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Centering Prayer: Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form

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Basil Pennington
Basil Pennington

Basil Pennington was an American writer known for his works on religion and spirituality. His writings delved deeply into Christian faith and spiritual practice, having a profound impact on contemporary religious literature. more

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