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All Shall Be Well: The Revelations of Divine Love of Julian of Norwich Sheila Upjohn All Shall Be Well is widely considered to be the clearest modern rendering of Revelations of Divine Love, the 'showings' received from God by the 15th-century anchoress Julian of Norwich, which have brought comfort and hope to countless people around the world. Sheila Upjohn's acclaimed translation provided the bestselling Enfolded in Love selection of Julian's words.
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On Retreat with Henri Nouwen: Engaging Life's Big Questions
Chris Pritchett and Marjorie Thompson Henri Nouwen’s own spiritual journey, marked by a restless quest and yearning for an experience of the divine, led him down paths familiar to many spiritual seekers today. The questions he wrestled with are the same that speak to our own hearts: Who am I? Who is God? How do I know God loves me? Where is God when suffering surrounds me? How can I find interior peace in anxious, troubled times? On Retreat with Henri Nouwen provides a retreat experience for both individuals and churches seeking to renew their selfunderstanding and purpose. It offers connections to contemporary life, points for reflection, prayer pauses for contemplation and prompts for engaging in one’s own spiritual quest, whatever shape it may take. NEW
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Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence Ruth Haley Barton Using the story of Elijah, Invitation to Solitude and Silence explores the power of quietness and stillness in connecting with God. Filled with practical exercises that draw on Ruth's own experience, it encourages and challenges us to rethink how we see silence and solitude and to use them to invite God deeper into our lives. Invitation to Solitude and Silence is ideal for anyone looking for spiritual disciplines to help them connect more fully with God and practices to aid their spiritual formation. Ruth's gentle wisdom will expand your idea of what prayer can be, and help you find time to rest and renew your faith so that your relationship with God is strengthened. Helpful and hopeful, this book is a reminder that God does not push Himself where He is not wanted but waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire. Will you say yes?
80 Reflective Prayer Ideas: A Creative Resource for Church and Group Use Claire Daniel Prayer remains a vital part of Christian discipleship. Following the success of the author's 80 Creative Prayer Ideas, this ready-to-use resource book contains 80 further ideas on setting up reflective and creative prayer stations or responses. Claire Daniel shows us how to pray with our whole being - our senses as well as our voice, our hearts as much as our minds. Tried and tested, these ideas will enhance the praying of small groups, churches and individuals.
Pb | 192 pgs | BRF REF 2584 RRP £9.99 Aslan £7.49
The Way of St Benedict
Rowan Williams With typical eloquence and wisdom, Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedict's sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present-day Christians and non-believers. For over a millennium the Rule has been influential on the life of Benedictine monks, but has also served in some sense as a 'background note' to almost all areas of civic experience: artistic, intellectual and institutional. The effects of this on society have been far-reaching and Benedictine communities and houses still attract countless visitors, testifying to the appeal and continuing relevance of Benedict's principles.
REF 2722 RRP £10.99 When You Pray
Joanna Collicutt In this updated edition of a classic, Joanna shows how growing as a Christian is rooted in the prayer Jesus gave us. As we pray the Lord's Prayer, we express our relationship with God, absorb Gospel values and are motivated to live them out.
Pb | 208 pgs | BRF
REF 2787 RRP £9.99 Augustine's Life of Prayer, Learning and Love
Cally Hammond There are many biographies on how Augustine shaped Western Christianity. This isn't a book about his faith and doubts, it's about how he learned to read the Bible, pray, and love - the Word at the heart of faith.
Pb | 144 pgs | BRF
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C.S. Lewis The best of Lewis’ insights into Christianity and its expression in our lives, cultivated from his essays, articles, letters and classic works. More than 50 years after his death, his reflections remain persuasive and insightful, provoking you to ponder the essence of faith. These books help you forge a deep understanding of your beliefs and Christian life, strengthening your relationship with God.
Pb | 156 - 208 pgs | WILLIAM COLLINS How to Pray: Reflections & Essays REF 3016 How to Be a Christian: Reflections & Essays REF 3017 RRP £8.99 Aslan £6.99 each
Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep Tish Harrison Warren How can we trust God in the dark? Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, Tish Harrison Warren explores themes of human vulnerability, suffering, and God's seeming absence. When she navigated a time of doubt and loss, the prayer was grounding for her. Where do we find comfort when we lie awake worrying or weeping in the night? This book offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty.
