David Steindl-Rast

In The Lord's Prayer, Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk and beloved spiritual teacher, reflects on Christianity's most universal prayer in a way that transcends tradition, inviting all people into a deeper experience of gratitude, trust, and hope. Drawing from his lifetime of spiritual insight, Brother David explores each line of the prayer as a profound pathway toward inner peace and global compassion. Through meditative reflections and engaging conversations, he reveals how this ancient prayer speaks powerfully to the human condition today. Joining Brother David in this work is Brigitte Kwizda-Gredler, a medical sociologist and spiritual director whose presence enriches the book with fresh perspectives and lived wisdom. Their dialogue opens new insights into the prayer's timeless message, inviting readers of all backgrounds to see the Lord's Prayer not only as a sacred Christian tradition but as a prayer for all people. Perfect for personal reflection or group study, this book is a gentle yet powerful guide for anyone seeking to live with greater mindfulness, love, and connection. Brother David Steindl-Rast was born in 1926 in Vienna, Austria. He immigrated to the United States in 1952, joined a Benedictine monastery, and practiced Zen. He is cofounder of the Center for Spiritual Studies and a recipient of the 1975 Martin Buber Award. At present, Brother David serves a worldwide Network for Grateful Living through gratefulness.org, an interactive website with thousands of participants daily from more than 240 countries and territories. He currently resides in a monastery in his home country of Austria.

This book by Brother David Steindl-Rast offers a meditation on each of the 99 names of God found in the Islamic creed. It speaks to people of any religious belief who through the many names of God enter the gate of the one nameless God that unites us.

Wie wurde die Welt aussehen, wenn wir dankbarer waren? Fur Bruder David ist Dankbarkeit keine moralische Pflichtubung, sondern eine Haltung gegenuber dem Leben und Gott. In diesem Buch beschreibt er den spirituellen Weg der Dankbarkeit. Er zeigt, wie ein von Dankbarkeit erfulltes Leben zum innersten Selbst und zu Gott fuhrt, und ladt dazu ein, Gottes Liebe mit Herz und Sinn, voll Staunen und vor allem mit Dankbarkeit zu erfahren. Mit einem Vorwort von Fernand Braun.

Through his books and appearances, Brother David Steindl-Rast has shared the blessings of the thankful heart with millions. In this uncommon writing journal, he invites us to find greater depth and richness amid our daily challenges and burdens.These inspiring pages will help to spark our own thankfulness, transform our "dismissible" moments into fresh delights, dance with both the light and dark, and merge with the natural world and with others."The mystic is not a special kind of human being," writes Brother David, "rather, every human being is a special kind of mystic." No matter how ordinary we might feel, May Cause Happiness is sure to invoke the joy within us as it reveals portals to the extraordinary all around us.

One of the most influential and beloved spiritual teachers of our time shows how to practice deep listening in everyday life: how to turn away from noise and distraction, pay closer attention, and embrace silence.