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Sleeping with Bread: Holding What Gives You Life Paperback – January 1, 1995

by Dennis Linn (Author), Sheila Fabricant Linn (Author), Matthew Linn SJ (Author)
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If you were to join us in either of our homes at the end of almost any evening, or if you were to attend one of our retreats, we would invite you to do with us the process described in these pages. This book is about asking ourselves two questions: For what am I most grateful? For what am I least grateful? These questions help us identify moments of consolation and desolation. We call this process the examen. "We have given retreats in over forty countries,and we find that regardless of culture or age group, this simple process is the most helpful way for people to hear the voice of God guiding them from within. For example, should people bring us many questions ranging from, 'Should I change my job?' to What can help me with my depression?' We usually suggest they spend the next month focusing each day on the examen questions. Such people often return a month later having discovered from their own experience of consolation and desolation exactly what they should do more of and less of in order to resolve their problem. "For centuries, prayerful people have found direction for their days and for their lives by identifying these moments. Since even small children can do this, we have tried here to present the examen in a format that families, friends and communities can share and that will be easily accessible to anyone. We hope the examen will enrich your lives and your relationships as much as it has ours." †
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This book tells the reader to slow down and listen to that which our spirit has already taken notice of. --The Priest

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paulist Press (January 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0809135795
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0809135790
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.53 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.2 x 9 inches
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Kathi Worthington
5.0 out of 5 stars Sleeping With Bread
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2011
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I was introduced to this little book by the facilitator who led a practicum I attended at the seminary where I am a student. The process of the daily examen as it is explained and expressed in this gentle volume makes Ignatius' practice clear and accessible to anyone who wants to establish this practice of reflection and prayer as part of daily living.

It looks like a children's book. It is not. The authors tell the story of children orphaned by the bombing raids of WWII. The ones who were fortunate enough to land in refugee camps had lost so much, and had experienced starvation. They were so fearful that they couldn't sleep. Someone had the idea of sending each child to bed with a piece of bread to hold. Bread, real food to hold. And they could finally sleep because they knew that they would wake up and have something to eat in the morning.

And this is what this book can become. Food for the soul held in our hands as we review the day before we sleep. Food that can sustain us. Food that we can literally hold in our hands before we sleep, and have by our bedsides when we wake, so that we can be always certain that we will be fed, body and soul, by the sustaining grace of this practice of prayer.

This book will certainly be of value for adult seekers. It will also be a way to introduce teens to a powerful spiritual practice, and, approached sensitively, can even be a way to introduce younger children to the practice of looking for unkind acts and loving acts during the course of their days, learning gratitude and forgiveness.

Truly bread for the journey, doled out in small bites that we can hold in our hands when we sleep so that we can awaken with the assurance that we always have food to sustain. Bit of bread held close in sleep that is the bread that brings nourishment to the beginning of the new day.
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Tamara J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful, soulful book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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So grateful for this little book with beautiful ways to do examen and process the day in a soulful way. I was introduced to it over a decade ago and recently bought copies for gifts and myself. Every page is an invitation to grace.
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Vecnden
5.0 out of 5 stars An important resource and gift for families and the whole church!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Although it looks like a children's book, Sleeping with Bread is in reality a book for all generations and since my primary work has been equipping parents and others who love children and care about their spiritual formation, this simply illustrated book, filled with stories, is one that I will be passing on to parents and other child caring adults.
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highheelshighhopes
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is worry's best friend
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021
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I love this book and the practice of Examen. The spiritual exercise has changed my life. I am now giving it away. It is a spiritual practice, no doubt. However, as I am a professional in the 'helping' field. I find it helps one to get in touch with their 'current' or 'present' emotions. What does this mean:
We are always telling ourselves a story. If we stay in yesterdays, we are in regret, self-doubt, and maybe grief. If we tell a story in the future we can get in to being anxious and fearful. But if we focus on today, the now, and where God is working for us, I find this practice keeps me centered. I am addicted to this new spiritual practice. I am learning and practicing how I tell myself internal stories.
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Joy Duncan
4.0 out of 5 stars Comfort and Belonging
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2015
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A simple strategy for encouraging Self awareness. The shared questions bring a sense of caring and belonging, an adhesive element for family units. Listening and questioning with love has a far reaching effect for the whole human family. The illustrations are delightful.
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Margy
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021
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I love this book. Easy read. The Q&A at the end is really important. We’ve now adopted this practice as a family and it’s been really beneficial
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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, life-changing, profound
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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This was recommended to me by a spiritual director, and it is beginning to change my life, and change how I hope to lead small Christian groups. It is worth owning, to refer to again and again. What other spiritual practice could connect people with God and with each other in SO many different settings? The book describes how it has changed (matured) lives. Share each day/week/month two questions: What are you grateful for, and what has been a challenge? That is it - in a nutshell, but the book has so much more. I appreciate it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Thin slice of bread
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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I was quite shocked at how thin this book was when it arrived, after paying $17! The teaching is really 44 pages, followed by questions and answers and some information and advertising for their other work. Asking $17 to teach something that is not originally yours but can be found in any teaching about the Examen as introduced by Ignatius is really astonishing to me. That said, it is written with humor and practical tips, and interesting personal experiences. I still have mixed feelings though. The different authors have different styles of writing and emphasis, which can be enriching or uncomfortable. What Sheila wrote felt uncomfortable to me, such as simply casting aside those who do not believe in evolution as ‘not her people’. I think it takes the Examen a bit far to only go with what ‘feels good’, as we are also asked to take up our cross and follow the One Who was willing to walk the humble, hard road of suffering for us. This book is a ‘Feel good Examen book’ to me. If that is what you’re looking for, you may want to give it a try. I personally still hunger for a bit more depth.
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MicT
5.0 out of 5 stars a helpful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2024
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A great book to read on the practice of examen and how it can be used. Lovely illustrations and lots of practical, helpful ideas to try.
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BP22
5.0 out of 5 stars ... this for a class and that it would be horrible. I thought it was a children’s book
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2017
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I had to read this for a class and that it would be horrible. I thought it was a children’s book. As it turns out, I was deeply touched by the writing of the Linn’s and learned much more about Ignation practice than other books written by theologians and professors. Highly recommended
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Linda Frances Sheppard
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2013
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I belong to a creative group and we constantly look for books to serve as the focus of our self development. This book is perfect for us. Thank you. I found this book through Arthur Boers who commented on it's value in his book, Living into Focus. My group intend to work through it slowly, enriching ourselves through exploration of the subject matter. Thank you, Arthur and the Linns.
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Petals
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful.
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2019
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Lovely book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2016
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Easy and enjoyable read. Useful and informative book on The Examen.
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