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The Book of Privy Counseling

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The Book of Privy Counseling, by an anonymous 14th-century author, is a profound work exploring Christian contemplation and prayer.

It guides readers toward a deeper relationship with God through a practice of 'naked awareness' and offering one's being as a gift.

The book emphasizes direct experience over knowledge, highlighting the limitations of intellectual understanding in achieving spiritual growth.

It encourages a shift from discursive prayer to a more quiet, contemplative approach, urging readers to embrace the discomfort of this process.

The text's enduring relevance lies in its timeless message about the importance of authentic spiritual practice.

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Mentioned by Thomas McConkie as a 14th-century text on contemplative prayer and fasting.
Episode 7: A Different Kind of Fasting

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