A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Christian contemplative tradition, from Biblical times to the present day. Beginning with Jesus, it follows Christian mystics across the centuries, from Early Church Fathers to modern day practitioners.
Spiritual direction has been an intrinsic part of the Christian tradition since the earliest days of the church when desert mothers and fathers were sought out for their wisdom and guidance. This guide aims to equip clergy and laity engaged in this task, or in training for it.
In this collection of captivating poems, the acclaimed writer Eugene Peterson explores the unexpected nature of the kingdom of God, its reversals and surprises. Arising... Læs mere
Seeing a need for monastic values in busy London life, Richard Carter founded the Nazareth Community. Part story, part spiritual meditation, The City is My Monastery shares the community's values of Silence, Service, Scripture, Sacrament, Sharing, Sabbath Time and Staying.
The Five Quintets is a mammoth poetic adventure undertaken by the celebrated poet Micheal O’Siadhail, attempting nothing less than an exploration of the predicaments of Western... Læs mere
At the age of 30, Julian of Norwich had a series of intense visions of Jesus which she recorded in what became the first book written in English by a woman.... Læs mere
A resource that gives practical ideas for reflection and study based on the central Christian symbol - the... Læs mere
Darkness Yielding is an imaginative and engaging collection of ready-to-use liturgies, prayers and reflections for... Læs mere
As one of today’s outstanding preachers, Samuel Wells understands the importance of proclamation in the life of the church and in the public sphere. In this practical and inspiration manual, he considers the essentials of preaching in a wide range of contexts.
This wise and beautiful book, written in the form of spiritual letters, reflects on the themes of home and being at home: with ourselves, with each other, with the times we are living through, and with God.
This longstanding annual favourite brings a wide variety of preaching voices together to... Læs mere
In this bold and hopeful book, Martyn Percy argues that a being a broken church is in fact good news, as it is only through the cracks that the... Læs mere