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Walking on Water

Christian wisdom blends with Eastern methods of meditation to help us experience the greatest miracle of all : the peace of God that passes understanding.

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Drawing on stories of monks, rabbis and soldiers, fairy tales and legends, gentle jokes and Zen sayings, along with numerous simple exercises, Anthony de Mello's encouraging words make walking on water, if not easy, at least possibly within our reach.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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