Ignatian and Carmelite Spirituality – Complementary or Contradictory?
In order to shed some light on the complementarity between Ignatian and Carmelite Spirituality that is being discussed at present I would like to say a few words to avoid confusion.
David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 10
James has returned home and begins in earnest, practising his newfound life of prayer. However, we find him writing to Peter when he feels his prayer is floundering. Peter explains through their correspondence, that James is now finding himself on the threshold of contemplative prayer,
David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 9
It is James’ last meeting with Peter before climbing aboard the island plane and returning to the mainland. Peter begins to advise James on what to expect when Christian meditation has led us into true Christian Contemplation.
David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 8
Peter was surprised to hear that James was introduced to the practice of Indian meditation and had unsuccessfully tried to adapt it to Christian prayer.
David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 7
When Peter arrives from Calvay for their next meeting, James immediately asks him to continue explaining his blueprint for prayer, using the second part, FATHER
David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 6
Peter describes the Lord’s Prayer as the pattern of all Christian prayer and that this prayer is itself summed up in the first two words, Our Father.
Without God’s Love, Without Prayer- Nothing
Once you admit that ‘prayer’ is merely the word we use to describe the practical way we go about allowing God’s love to enter into our lives, to change us, and through us others, then you have to admit that prayer is the most important thing in our lives. Nothing is...
David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 5
James asks Peter to teach him how to pray from the very beginning. The first time that question was asked of Christ by his first followers, was by giving them the prayer that we call the ‘Our Father’.
David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 4
James sits at the jetty awaiting Peter’s arrival for their third meeting. Peter takes up the theme of the importance of God’s love.
David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 3
James has been waiting eagerly for Peter’s second visit. He asks Peter to explain what he meant when he said that there is all the difference in the world between knowing that we are loved, and experiencing being loved
David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 2
It is James Robertson’s first meeting with Peter Calvay. James describes his initial impressions and admits to some misgivings and doubts
David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 1
In the first episode, the hermit, Peter Calvay, introduces himself and describes his spiritual journey which led to the eremitical life on a remote island off the Scottish Outer Hebrides.
The Morning Offering Transforms the Ordinary
The first thing the early Christians would do each morning, therefore, was to renew the offering that they had made at their Sunday Mass.
The Prayer of Faith -From Meditation to Contemplation
Waiting on God is easy when he seems to be close at hand, listening to all we have to say and granting any request we make of him.
Journey Over as Real Prayer Revealed
This series in story form sums up a great adventure. It details all that the author has written on prayer and mystical contemplation, how to search for and find what is the greatest possible human achievement. It is replete with his most recent research and latest inspirational insights
Make your Home in Me as I make Mine in You
This series in story form sums up a great adventure. It details all that the author has written on prayer and mystical contemplation, how to search for and find what is the greatest possible human achievement. It is replete with his most recent research and latest inspirational insights
Learning to Listen to God
This series in story form sums up a great adventure. It details all that the author has written on prayer and mystical contemplation, how to search for and find what is the greatest possible human achievement. It is replete with his most recent research and latest inspirational insights
Praying for What we Desire More than Anything Else
This series in story form sums up a great adventure. It details all that the author has written on prayer and mystical contemplation, how to search for and find what is the greatest possible human achievement. It is replete with his most recent research and latest inspirational insights
Anglicanorum Coetibus Society: Podcasts
A two part interview with David Torkington for the Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
Fill your Mind with the Goodness of God
This series in story form sums up a great adventure. It details all that the author has written on prayer and mystical contemplation, how to search for and find what is the greatest possible human achievement. It is replete with his most recent research and latest inspirational insights
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David Torkington is a Spiritual Theologian, Author and Speaker.
Introduction – How to Pray with David Torkington – Discerning Hearts Podcast
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The hermit, Peter Calvay, introduces himself describes his spiritual journey to the eremitical life on an island off the Outer Hebrides.
New Programme: Wisdom from the Western Isles: Part One – The Hermit – Radio Maria England
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David Torkington is an English Spiritual Theologian, author and speaker, specializing in Prayer, Christian Spirituality and Mystical Theology. Educated at the Franciscan Study Centre, England, he serv...
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Each morning after his mother's death, David's father brought tea into his bedroom. Sitting on his bed, David's father told him of his love for his mother
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