Silent meditation in the Christian contemplative tradition is a prayer practice of learning the art of listening. To listen, one must do three things: be still, put self aside and be attentive. If one can do these three things, one will discover a depth of listening. Stillness and silence allow space for receiving. This book focuses on how these enable one to receive the gospels. It offers a weekly reflection over the three-year lectionary cycle to systematically teach the practice of silent meditation or pure prayer.

'...what a wonderful affirmation of the radical change of direction in Christian life and spirituality is witnessed by this book you are reading. It is a sign of the renewal of Christian wisdom in our time.'
LAURENCE FREEMAN OSB, Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation