The practice of the spiritual life funk, mary margaret on. Her published works include a trilogy of books on the practice of the spiritual life. From 1994 through 2004, she served as executive director of monastic interreligious dialogue, which fosters dialogue among monastics of the worlds religions. Books by mary margaret funk author of thoughts matter. Mary margaret funk cassian taught that real intimacy with god in prayer demands renouncing ones former way of life, the thoughts belonging to that former way of life, and ones very idea of god. About the author 1998 mary margaret funk is a benedictine nun of our lady of grace monastery, beech grove, indiana, usa. Together they comprise a wonderful compendium of spiritual practices for christians.
She interprets the techniques in a contemporary way suitable for lay persons who are serious about the spiritual life. The result is an experience of joy, hope, and freedom from enslavement to our appetites. In 1994 sister meg became the executive director of the monastic interreligious dialogue board. There she dealt with john cassians delineation of the eight classic thoughts that take us away from the presence of god. Thoughts matter by mary margaret funk paperback softback. All the worlds religions have certain practices that are used to redirect the. Mary margaret funk has 23 books on goodreads with 695 ratings. Funk has written ten books, primarily on training the mind which in turn converts the heart, including thoughts matter, among others.
In the books, the former prioress of our lady of grace monastery in beech grove, indiana, explicates different monastic practices used in the labor of obedience that brings us to. Humility matters for practicing the spiritual life by mary margaret funk is the third volume of a trilogy thoughts matter. Lantern books, 2011 thoughts matter, tools matter, humility matters, lectio matters, revisions, discernment matters published by liturgical press collegeville mn. The practice of the spiritual life and tools matter for practicing the spiritual life, and it nicely complements the other two. Sister mary margaret funk explains the theory and practice of dealin. Mary margaret funk papers university of notre dame archives. Mary margaret funk is a benedictine nun of our lady of grace monastery in beech grove, indiana. Tools matter for practicing the spiritual life by mary. From 19942004 she was executive director of the monastic interreligious dialogue board, which coordinates the organization that aims to foster. She lives at our lady of grace monastery in beech grove, indiana. Tools matter for practicing the spiritual life mary.
Thoughts matter discovering the spiritual journey book. Benedict arose from an era when a great civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the public, and rampant xenophobia. Mary margaret funk meg is a longtime friend of contemplative outreach. See all books authored by mary margaret funk, including tools matter for practicing the spiritual life, and humility matters. Mary margaret funk, osb, is an american writer and advocate of interreligious dialogue. Mary margaret funk s most popular book is thoughts matter. Mary margaret funk has written a complete series of books relating to the. Interesting parallels exist between this early christian spiritual practice and buddhism and hinduism, as funk points out. Dec 16, 2010 humility matters for practicing the spiritual life by mary margaret funk is the third volume of a trilogy thoughts matter. Together they compromise a wonderful compendium of spiritual practices for christians.
Anyone read the matters series by mary margaret funk. This small book is a real treasure and should be an immense help for those. She was recently featured in an exhibit, published, she wrote. Mary margaret funk has unearthed the writings of john cassian, a fourthcentury christian monk, to help believers and seekers do such inner work. In addition to her books thoughts matter, tools matter. Its a teaching on the 8 afflictions from john cassian. Her eight chapters focus on different thoughts food, sex, anger, dejection, acedia profound weariness of the soul, vainglory taking credit for good actions, and pride. Sister mary margaret funk combines her vast experience as a. In thoughts matter, mary margaret funk focuses on the second. He suggests that we need to guard the heart so that we can use our thoughts, desires, and passions in service of god and neighbor.
Humility matters for practicing the spiritual life. Funk turns to the wisdom of the desert fathers for the means of removing obstacles to spiritual growth, which include thoughts of food, sex, possessions, anger, dejection, and pride, among other preoccupations. May 17, 2019 funk has written ten books, primarily on training the mind which in turn converts the heart, including thoughts matter, among others. This title introduces the method developed by john cassian, a fourthcentury monk, for concentrating the mind and controlling extraneous thought during meditation. Mary margaret funk, osb, our lady of grace monastery. Tools matter beginning the spiritual journey by mary margaret funk. In addition to her books thoughts matter, tools matter, humility matters. This is the third volume of a trilogy that began with thoughts matter. She entered this benedictine community in 1961 and served as the prioress from 1985 to 1993.
Feb 15, 20 in thoughts matter, mary margaret funk focuses on the second of these. The author invites you to follow along with her as she considers four different aspects of the text she chose the book of jonah, but the concept could apply to any sacred text. Before the burning bush comes after thoughts matter, tools matter, discernment matters and humility matters in the series. Readers will come away enlightened, strengthened, and inspired to delve more deeply into a life of intimacy with god. Thoughts matter by mary margaret funk, 9780814635254, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In renouncing violence, funk clearly articulates how she trained her mind to convert her heart away from damaging thoughts and feelings which were impacting her life. Her eight chapters focus on different thoughtsfood, sex, anger, dejection, acedia profound weariness of the soul, vainglory taking credit for good actions, and pride. Advice for a calm, constructive election season from the author of thoughts matter.
Sister mary margaret funk is an author of spiritual and contemplative literature. Sister mary margaret funk, osb has written the matters series. Sep 21, 2011 sister mary margaret funk is an author of spiritual and contemplative literature. Funk, a benedictine nun, discusses this spiritual practice of watching and training thoughts, largely based on the eight classic thoughts outlined by john cassian, a fourthcentury monk. From 1994 through 2004, she served as executive director of.
I spoke several times with sister mary margaret meg funk. In addition to the volumes of the matters series, she is the author of islam is. Mary margaret funks most popular book is thoughts matter. The practice of the spiritual life by mary margaret. The practice of spiritual life by mary margaret funk 19980402 01jan1758 by mary margaret funk hardcover. Meg is the author of numerous books, including the matters series books on traditional christian spirituality. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics. Meg is the author of the five books of the matter series published by liturgical press.
Her eight chapters focus on different thoughtsfood. Beginning the spiritual journey by mary margaret funk, sr. Mary margaret funk, osb our lady of grace monastery 1402 southern avenue beech grove, in 461071160 317 7873287. From 19942004 she was executive director of the monastic interreligious dialogue board, which. In thoughts matter, mary margaret funk focuses on the second of these. Mary margaret funk is a benedictine nun of our lady of grace monastery, beech grove, indiana, usa. About tools matter for practicing the spiritual life. Her published works include a trilogy of books about the practice of the spiritual life. Mary margaret funk, osb, is a member of our lady of grace monastery in beech grove, indiana. The practice of the spiritual life, sister mary margaret funk, elaborating on the teaching of john cassian, dealt with the eight classic thoughts that distract us from the presence of god. Cassian taught that real intimacy with god in prayer demands renouncing ones former way of life, the thoughts belonging to that former way of life, and ones very idea of god. In addition to her books thoughts matter, tools matter, humility matters, islam is. Funk explains well how failure to control these thoughts can undermine our spiritual life, and she instructs readers on how effectively to overcome these thoughts and to focus instead on thoughts in harmony with gods will. Humility matters thoughts matter tools matter lectio matters before the burning.
A second book, tools matter 2001 on practices that. Mary margaret funk books list of books by author mary. In 1993 funk spoke at the parliament of the worlds religions. Mary margaret funk,osb, order of saint benedict, is an advocate of interreligious dialogue. She was formerly the executive director of monastic interreligious dialogue. Discovering the spiritual journey 9780814635254 by mary margaret funk.
This acclaimed book by mary margaret funk is available at in several formats for your ereader. Thoughts matter, tools matter, humility matters, lectio divina matters and discernment matters. Sister mary margaret funk explains the theory and practice of dealing with mindless thoughts developed by the great fourthcentury monk john cassian. Thoughts matter by mary margaret funk overdrive rakuten. Tools matter by mary margaret funk overdrive rakuten. Similar to the anxieties and frustrations of the 6th century, we are living in a t. Thoughts matter book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. Jan 22, 2009 buy thoughts matter by funk, mary margaret isbn.
Discovering the spiritual journey ebook 9780814634929 by mary margaret funk. In thoughts matter, sister mary margaret funk explains the theory and practice of dealing with mindless thoughts developed by the great fourthcentury monk john cassian, and she interprets them in a contemporary way suitable not only for nuns and monks but for all lay persons who are serious about the spiritual life. In the case of lectio matters, what ive read so far is quite concrete, a good balance of theory and practical advice. The practice of spiritual life by mary margaret funk 19980402 01jan1758. Mary margaret funk is the author of thoughts matter continuum, 1997, tools matter continuum, 1999, and lectio matters continuum, 2010. Mary margaret funk using theories and practices developed by the fourthcentury christian monk john cassian and still in use at some convents and monasteries, sister mary margaret funk provides a contemporary. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her eight chapters focus on different thoughtsfood, sex, anger, dejection, acedia profound weariness of the soul, vainglory taking credit for. Mary margaret funk is executive director of monastic interreligious dialogue and the author of thoughts matter.
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