How Long to Read Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life

How Long Does it Take to Read Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life by Mary Margaret Funk

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Funk turns to the wisdom of the desert fathers for the means of removing obstacles to spiritual growth, which include thoughts of food, sex, possessions, anger, dejection, and pride, among other preoccupations. Redirecting thought away from such weeds in the garden of the spirit can lead to a greater awareness of God. This somewhat Zen-like method to mental discipline may seem impossible at first, Funk admits, but those who succeed at it are rewarded with a liberating experience as they come to observe and control individual thought processes. Drawing on the writings of the fifth-century monk John Cassian, Funk goes on to explore deeply using such tools as memory, imagination, and rational thinking—tools right out of early Christianity—to work on inner healing. She also explains how other positive tools, such as ceaseless prayer, manual labor, and isolation, may lead to uncluttering the mind and purifying the heart.

How long is Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life?

Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life by Mary Margaret Funk is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life aloud.

What Reading Level is Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life?

Tools Matter for Practicing the Spiritual Life is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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