Books

A WAY TO GOD

Thomas Merton’s Creation Spirituality Journey

Matthew Fox

“Merton was above all a man of prayer, a thinker who challenged the certitudes of his time and opened new horizons for souls and for the church. He was also a man of dialogue, a promoter of peace between peoples and religions.”
– Pope Francis.

“This wise and marvellous book will profoundly inspire all those who love Merton and want to know him more deeply.”
–  Andrew Harvey, author of ‘The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism’.

“ The future of Christianity itself will depend upon its ability to reinvent its forms and practices so that it might become a mutually enhancing presence within the dynamics of  life. Among current spiritual theologians, no one has a more comprehensive vision of the necessary changes that must take place than
Matthew Fox. In ‘A Way to God’ he shows how Thomas Merton’s work can be under-stood as a powerful current within the Creation Spirituality tradition that is so essential for this reimagining of Western religion.”
–  Brian Thomas Swimme, professor of cosmology, California Institute of Integral Studies     

GATHERING AT GOD’S TABLE

The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith

Katharine Jefferts Schori

A profound reminder of our role in God’s vision for a restored and reconciled world.
In an insightful and powerful voice, Katherine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in
the context of contemporary life, reminding us of the Anglican Communion’s Five Marks of Mission:

*Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
*Teach, Baptize & Nurture New Believers
*Respond to Human Need with Loving Service
*Seek to Transform Unjust Structures of Society
*Strive to Safeguard the Integrity of Creation,  and Sustain and  Renew the Life of the Earth.

“A gift to our worldwide Communion, indeed to the whole church.  These gems sparkle with insight and challenge…A classic for renewal in the church’s commitment as servant to God’s mission.” – Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada.

CIRCLE OF PRAYER

Prayers and blessings in the Celtic Tradition

Joyce Denham

At the heart of Celtic Christianity is the simple faith that God is always with us, both in everyday activities and in our celebration of the great festivals of the Christian year. In this book, Joyce Denham has woven together a rich collection of prayers and blessings, Bible psalms and  ancient Celtic texts. Some are quoted in translations that reflect the vigorous beauty of the originals; others are the author’s own lilting poetry.
Here is a collection of prayers for all seasons.

Celtic Lent

40 Days of Devotion to Easter

David Cole

This inspirational book takes the reader through the 40 days of Lent to the celebration of Easter through the eyes and beliefs of Celtic Christianity.  Drawing on primary sources of pastoral letters, monastic rules and the theological teaching of the Celtic church, the author presents a different perspective on the cross of Christ and draws us to see our own life journeys with a new and transforming vision.

Jesus, Friend of My Soul

Reflections for the Lenten Journey

Joyce Rupp

Bestselling author and beloved retreat leader Joyce Rupp has offered companionship and gentle guidance throughout the seasons in such books as May I Have This Dance? and Anchors for the Soul.  In Jesus, Friend of My Soul – Rupp’s only book for Lent and Holy Week – each two-page daily reflection brings our attention to the Lenten season, providing meditations for growth and inviting us to follow Jesus and become more like him.

Eternal Seasons

A Liturgical Journey with Henri Nouwen

Edited by Michael Ford

In Eternal Seasons Michael Ford brings together selections from Nouwen’s writings to provide a unique spiritual companion to the seasons of the church.  The changing patterns of the yearly cycle give birth to a spirituality of hope and healing, reconnecting us with the cadences of the authentic spiritual life.