These bright and honest reflections give voice to women and the power of their journeys. As one woman aptly states, “Thoughts shared with others can rise to an understanding that is uplifted by the sharing.” In the sanctuary of community these writers ask questions, ponder truth and explore not only healing, but also the nature of love and the strength of hopes and dreams. By sharing their hearts, they invite us into our own. Paula D’Arcy, author of Gift of the Red Bird and Stars at Night. The sisters of Sacred Center wish to share with you, the reader, some of the fruits of our journey into silence and words. As we gather each Thursday we believe that Spirit is moving in each heart and messages come gently in the quiet. We embrace our uniqueness and our freedom to experience the spiritual life as we are called. These writings come from the places within us that have been drenched with living water.
Water From Stones is designed to serve as an instrument of healing, renewal and enlightenment for those who are seeking to walk a spiritual path. It is a book for those who are willing to take positive steps toward a more meaningful, more joyful life. The thesis of the book is this: Those events and circumstances that test our hearts and spirits can bring forth our greatest gifts. Spiritual and psychological healing comes to us as we accept and process ?the lessons of the desert.? Water From Stones uses the story of Moses? journey through the desert as the analogy for the individual?s journey toward a better life. Accordingly, the book is organized into four sections: Out of Egypt, Into the Desert, Stumbling Stones and A New Land. Each section has six chapters, a poem and journaling exercises. The book is filled with true stories that illustrate the theological and psychological lessons the author sets out to teach.(5 ? x 6 ? size hardcover, 128 pages, $12.95)
These bright and honest reflections give voice to women and the power of their journeys. As one woman aptly states, “Thoughts shared with others can rise to an understanding that is uplifted by the sharing.” In the sanctuary of community these writers ask questions, ponder truth and explore not only healing, but also the nature of love and the strength of hopes and dreams. By sharing their hearts, they invite us into our own. Paula D’Arcy, author of Gift of the Red Bird and Stars at Night. The sisters of Sacred Center wish to share with you, the reader, some of the fruits of our journey into silence and words. As we gather each Thursday we believe that Spirit is moving in each heart and messages come gently in the quiet. We embrace our uniqueness and our freedom to experience the spiritual life as we are called. These writings come from the places within us that have been drenched with living water.
Female voices of the Bible have been silenced throughout much of history. What would it be like to get to know the women of the Bible as real, living figures whose lives can challenge our own? What can we learn from their faith journeys? What would it be like to pray alongside them? Two lively spiritual directors take us into the world of the women of the Bible. Provoked by the desperation of the Canaanite woman, empowered by Mary's fiat, affirmed by the loyalty of Mary Magdalene and challenged by Ruth's fidelity, Doucet and Hebert enter into a new sisterhood with these active and contemplative holy women who emerge out of history. All of the stories link these holy women from the past with contemporary women, all of them longing after God's own heart.
Female voices of the Bible have been silenced throughout much of history. What would it be like to get to know the women of the Bible as real, living figures whose lives can challenge our own? What can we learn from their faith journeys? What would it be like to pray alongside them? Two lively spiritual directors take us into the world of the women of the Bible. Provoked by the desperation of the Canaanite woman, empowered by Mary's fiat, affirmed by the loyalty of Mary Magdalene and challenged by Ruth's fidelity, Doucet and Hebert enter into a new sisterhood with these active and contemplative holy women who emerge out of history. All of the stories link these holy women from the past with contemporary women, all of them longing after God's own heart.
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