Holy Wisdom or Directions for the Prayer of Contemplation 1876

""Holy Wisdom or Directions for the Prayer of Contemplation"" is a book written by Ven. Father F. Augustin Baker and first published in 1876. The book provides guidance and instruction on the practice of contemplative prayer, which is a form of prayer that involves deep reflection and meditation on spiritual matters. The author draws on the wisdom of Christian mystics and saints, including St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila, to offer practical advice on how to cultivate a contemplative prayer practice. The book covers topics such as the importance of silence and solitude, the role of the imagination in prayer, and the stages of spiritual growth. It also includes a series of meditations and reflections to help readers deepen their understanding and experience of contemplative prayer. Overall, ""Holy Wisdom"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and draw closer to God through prayer.Edited By R. F. Serenus Cressy And Right Reverend Abbot Sweeney. Extracted out of more than Forty Treatises.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.