Emergents Sacred Way

Part I: Introduction ………………………………………………..11

1. The Quest For God ………………………………………………13

2. What Is Spirituality And How Do You Practice It? ….25

Part II: Via Contemplativa: Contemplative

Approaches To Spirituality …………………………………………33

3. Silence And Solitude …………………………………………….37

4. Sacred Reading …………………………………………………..47

5. The Jesus Prayer ………………………………………………..59

6. Centering Prayer …………………………………………………69

7. Meditation ………………………………………………………….77

8. The Ignatian Examen …………………………………………..87

9. Icons …………………………………………………………………..97

10. Spiritual Direction ……………………………………………107

11. The Daily Offi Ce ……………………………………………….117

Part III: Via Activa: Bodily Approaches To

Spirituality ………………………………………………………………….125

12. The Labyrinth ………………………………………………….127

13. Stations Of The Cross …………………………………………135

14. Pilgrimage ………………………………………………………..149

15. Fasting …………………………………………………………….159

16. The Sign Of The Cross And Other Bodily Prayers …..169

17. Sabbath ……………………………………………………………179

18. Service ……………………………………………………………..189

Epilogue: Developing A Rule Of Life ………………..195

Notes ………………………………………………………………………..201

Resources ……………………………………………………………..213

1. Book Resources …………………………………………………214

2. Web Resources ………………………………………………….218

3. A Short List Of Christian Spiritual Classics ………….220

Additional Info
Broaden your spiritual horizons.How has spirituality changed in the last 500, 1,000, or even 2,000 years? How can ancient approaches to faith help my relationship with God today?In The Sacred Way, popular author and speaker Tony Jones mines the rich history of 16 spiritual disciplines that have flourished throughout the ages and offers practical tips for implementing them in your daily life. Find encouragement and challenge through time-tested disciplines such as:*Silence and solitude *The Jesus prayer*Meditation*PilgrimageExplore these proven approaches to deepening your faith. As you do, your way of living your spiritual life will never be the same.