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Be Still and Know
God's Presence in Silence
The Patheos Book Club features "Be Still and Know: God's Presence in Silence" by Norris J. Chumley, an introduction to Hesychasm, or the practice of silence and contemplative prayer, and to the lives of its early practitioners. | read more»
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About the Book and Author
Norris J. Chumley introduces us to Hesychasm, or the practice of silence and contemplative prayer, and to the lives of its early practitioners. | read more »
Finding God in the Silence: A Q&A with Norris Chumley
"My book takes the position from the teachings of the ancient desert and forest fathers and mothers that it is indeed possible to experience the presence of God." | read more »
Praise for Be Still and Know
" Be Still and Know , drawing as much on modern spiritual elders, as on the saints of the past, fulfils a very urgent need." Read what Durham University's Andrew Louth and others are saying about the book. | read more »
Silence (Hesychia): A Method for Experiencing God
"Implicit in the state and practices of hesychia is the importance of cessation of worldly conversation and activity in favor of a retreat into silence, stillness, and isolation." | read more »
Study Guide
Download the free six-week study following the book for congregations here. To download the accompanying film for a small fee visit www.bestillandknow.info. | read more »
Author Website
Learn more about Be Still and Know , the study guide, and the companion film at Norris Chumley's website here. | read more »
Practicing Silence for Lent
How are we to find the silence and peace of the desert in today’s busy world? | read more »
Be Still and Know : Interview with Father Nilus on Silence
Be Still and Know : The Desert
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