Listen "Peter Traben Haas on Prayer as a Practice of Centering, Abiding, & Radiating"
Episode Synopsis
“These prayers act as both a holy pause – a space to rest into when our own words seem to fail us – and a spark – a way of igniting our recommitment to be a loving presence in the world. Full of gratitude, humility, and devotion, Haas calls us back into communion with ourselves, with creation, and with the Holy One.”
— Christine Valters Paintner
Rev., Dr. Peter Traben Haas rises each morning watching the light shade from dark to dawn and the still silence births words. His aim as a pastor and writer is to deepen spiritual fecundity by exploring biblical wisdom, verse by verse. He is an ordained Teaching Pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and earned a B.A. from Moody Bible, an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Peter is the author of multiple books and is widely known for his series of profound daily prayers in Paraclete Press’ book series Centering Prayers, which is the center of our conversation today..Peter and I talk about prayer as abiding, centering, and radiating, Peter’s unfolding journey since we last spoke, the ripening role of the Advent season, and so much more.
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Episode Show Notes
Works by Peter Traben Haas
Centering Prayers Volume 2: Daily Peace for Turbulent Times
Centering Prayers: A One-Year Daily Companion for Going Deeper Into the Love of God
A Beautiful Prayer: Answering Common Misperceptions about Centering Prayer
The Advent Remedy: A Contemplative Daily Reader for Advent and Christmas
Peter’s full catalog
Resources & People Mentioned
Thomas Keating
G.I. Gurdjeiff
Cynthia Bourgeault
Bernadette Roberts
Tessa Bielecki
Clement of Alexandria
Origien of Alexandria
John the Baptist
John Sweeney
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