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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, The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 10 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 10 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 9 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 9 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 8 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 8 appeared first on David Torkington.

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 The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 7 appeared first on David Torkington.

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 The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 7 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 6 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 6 appeared first on David Torkington.

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’. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 5 appeared first on David Torkington.

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'. The post David Torkington Reads from The Hermit – Episode 5 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 4 appeared first on David Torkington.

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. The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 4 appeared first on David Torkington.

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 The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 3 appeared first on David Torkington.

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 The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 3 appeared first on David Torkington.

It is James Robertson’s first meeting with Peter Calvay. James describes his initial impressions and admits to some misgivings and doubts The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 2 appeared first on David Torkington.

It is James Robertson's first meeting with Peter Calvay. James describes his initial impressions and admits to some misgivings and doubts The post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 2 appeared first on David Torkington.

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 post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 1 appeared first on David Torkington.

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 post David Torkington reads from The Hermit – Episode 1 appeared first on David Torkington.

Each morning after his mother's death, David's father brought two cups of tea into his bedroom. The post Retreat Belmont Abbey 2. From Meditation to the beginning of Mystical Contemplation appeared first on David Torkington.

The first of a series of talks on Mystical Prayer given at Belmont Abbey, Herefordshire, England -1. Introduction to Journeying deeper The post Retreat given at Belmont Abbey, Herefordshire – 1. An Introduction to Journeying Deeper appeared first on David Torkington.

David gives a talk at his Book Launch of Wisdom from the Christian Mystics - How to Pray the Christian Way on 15th February 2018 at The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, London. The post David’s Talk at his Book Launch of Wisdom from the Christian Mystics appeared first on David Torkington.

Introductory talk at Book Launch of Wisdom from the Christian Mystics - Rediscovering a theology of love by Professor Henry Mayr- Harting - Emeritus Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Oxford, England. The post Introductory Talk at David’s Book Launch appeared first on David Torkington.

Talk to the Discalced Carmelites, Boars Hill, Oxford, England. A historical perspective. Monasticism to Mendicants and back to Contemplation The post Podcast: In the Carmelite Tradition appeared first on David Torkington.

The present moment is always full of infinite treasures. It contains far more than you have the capacity to hold. De Caussade The post Podcast: Talk – Alton Day Of Renewal ‘Prayer – How to begin’ appeared first on David Torkington.

Progress in the Spiritual Life is rather like trying to walk up a downward escalator. The moment you stop going forward is the moment when you start going backwards. The post Podcast: Entering into the Prayer of Christ appeared first on David Torkington.

An experience of human love whilst awaiting a train at Waterloo station gave David hope when he was beginning to think everything seemed hopeless. It helped inspire his next book – ‘Wisdom from the Christian Mystics.’ The post Podcast: When I Saw the Light appeared first on David Torkington.

A podcast that explains why David has always been ‘banging on about prayer’ since his school days! The post Podcast: Prayer and the Price of Petrol – A life-long conviction. appeared first on David Torkington.

This is the final talk David gave at the Church of SS Anselm and Cecilia in London for the Advent of 2014. The post Podcast: The Primacy of Love 3rd Advent talk SS Anselm and Cecilia, London appeared first on David Torkington.