Description
Mindfulness is an increasingly popular practice, but what benefits does it have to offer Christians? In Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality, Tim Stead draws connections between mindfulness approaches and exercises and the Christian spiritual traditions of contemplation and reflection. By bringing these practices together, he shows us how mindfulness can help us to transform the way we manage stress so that we can open up more completely to the promised 'life in all its fullness'. This is a thoughtful and practical book that will give you a more complete understanding of mindfulness practices and how they relate to Christian spirituality, and will help you to deepen your faith by making more space for God in a mindful way.
Foreword by Professor Mark Williams, author (with Danny Penman) of the life-changing bestseller Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World, which has sold over 250,000 copies in the UK alone.
About the Author
Tim Stead is is Vicar of Holy Trinity Headington Quarry (the church where C. S. Lewis worshipped for 30 years). He has practised Christian forms of contemplative prayer for 30 years, and is trained to teach Mindfulness to parish groups through the O.M.C. 'Training Pathway'. He has developed an eight-week course based on the best-selling book Mindfulness: Finding peace in a frantic world by Mark Williams (former director of O.M.C.) and Danny Penman, which he runs at Holy Trinity. Tim is in demand as a speaker at men's mindfulness weekends and gave a well-received talk last year at Greenbelt.
Reviews
A fascinating and insightful examination of the links between the Christian contemplative tradition and the stress-reducing mindfulness programme developed by Professor Mark Williams and others. I learned so much from reading this book and strongly recommend it. -- Michael Mosley, award winning BBC author, science journalist and presenter
Reading Tim Stead's new book Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality is a bit like listening to bird song before dawn. As you listen to the overall song different voices start to emerge and a sense of peace begins to alight on you . . . Some of [this writing] is among the best I have read anywhere. -- Shaun Lambert, author of A Book of Sparks - A Study in Christian MindFullness * Baptist Times *
This is a stimulating book in its attempt to integrate mindfulness practice - which is originally derived from eastern, Buddhist spirituality - with our western, Christian heritage. Stead shows hour Christian thinking and spiritual practice can be enriched by mindful wisdom, leading to a deeper openness and fuller experience of God's grace. This book is for people who like to think outside of the book and for those who are looking to enhance their spiritual practice. -- Birgit Ewald * Reform *
Highly recommended. * Church of England Newspaper *
The book on mindfulness that many of us have been waiting for! Tim Stead writes with disarming honesty for anyone seeking a fruitful and truthful way to live. -- John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford
The popularity of mindfulness in our time is a reminder that the ancient contemplative practices of attentiveness and stillness are needed more than ever. Tim Stead suggests that the practice of mindfulness brings gifts to Christian faith and living. It is more than just another therapy - it makes space for God. -- David Runcorn, author of Spirituality Workbook
This book is measured and gracious in its argument. It leaves each one of us asking: How am I to find Godly peace in a climate of religious activism and be energised for and by both, if God is to be my Lord and my Friend and my Saviour. -- Michael Dublin and Glendalough * The Church of Ireland Gazette *
Book Information
ISBN 9780281074860
Author Tim Stead
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 217g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 9mm
Foreword by Professor Mark Williams, author (with Danny Penman) of the life-changing bestseller Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World, which has sold over 250,000 copies in the UK alone.
About the Author
Tim Stead is is Vicar of Holy Trinity Headington Quarry (the church where C. S. Lewis worshipped for 30 years). He has practised Christian forms of contemplative prayer for 30 years, and is trained to teach Mindfulness to parish groups through the O.M.C. 'Training Pathway'. He has developed an eight-week course based on the best-selling book Mindfulness: Finding peace in a frantic world by Mark Williams (former director of O.M.C.) and Danny Penman, which he runs at Holy Trinity. Tim is in demand as a speaker at men's mindfulness weekends and gave a well-received talk last year at Greenbelt.
Reviews
A fascinating and insightful examination of the links between the Christian contemplative tradition and the stress-reducing mindfulness programme developed by Professor Mark Williams and others. I learned so much from reading this book and strongly recommend it. -- Michael Mosley, award winning BBC author, science journalist and presenter
Reading Tim Stead's new book Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality is a bit like listening to bird song before dawn. As you listen to the overall song different voices start to emerge and a sense of peace begins to alight on you . . . Some of [this writing] is among the best I have read anywhere. -- Shaun Lambert, author of A Book of Sparks - A Study in Christian MindFullness * Baptist Times *
This is a stimulating book in its attempt to integrate mindfulness practice - which is originally derived from eastern, Buddhist spirituality - with our western, Christian heritage. Stead shows hour Christian thinking and spiritual practice can be enriched by mindful wisdom, leading to a deeper openness and fuller experience of God's grace. This book is for people who like to think outside of the book and for those who are looking to enhance their spiritual practice. -- Birgit Ewald * Reform *
Highly recommended. * Church of England Newspaper *
The book on mindfulness that many of us have been waiting for! Tim Stead writes with disarming honesty for anyone seeking a fruitful and truthful way to live. -- John Pritchard, former Bishop of Oxford
The popularity of mindfulness in our time is a reminder that the ancient contemplative practices of attentiveness and stillness are needed more than ever. Tim Stead suggests that the practice of mindfulness brings gifts to Christian faith and living. It is more than just another therapy - it makes space for God. -- David Runcorn, author of Spirituality Workbook
This book is measured and gracious in its argument. It leaves each one of us asking: How am I to find Godly peace in a climate of religious activism and be energised for and by both, if God is to be my Lord and my Friend and my Saviour. -- Michael Dublin and Glendalough * The Church of Ireland Gazette *
Book Information
ISBN 9780281074860
Author Tim Stead
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 217g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 9mm
