Soul feast : an invitation to the Christian spiritual life /
Thompson, Marjorie J., 1953--
Soul feast : an invitation to the Christian spiritual life / Marjorie J. Thompson. - Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, c2005. - xxii, 184p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-184)
Contents: Foreword by Henri J.M. Nouwen Hunger and thirst for the spirit: the spiritual yearning of our time Chewing the bread of the word: the nature and practice of spiritual reading Communication and communion with God: approaches to prayer Gathered in the spirit: our common worship The practice of self-emptying: rediscovering the fast Of conscience and consciousness: self-examination, confession, and awareness Companions on the journey: the gift of spiritual direction Entertaining angels unawares: the spirit of hospitality Putting it all together: Developing a rule of life
Thousands of people each year accept Marjorie Thompson's invitation to the Christian spiritual life, delving into her clear, practical and inspiring discussions on prayer, worship, fasting, self-examination, and hospitality. offering a framework for understanding the spiritual disciplines and instruction for developing and nurturing those practices, Soul Feast is a powerful introduction to Protestant spirituality and a classic favorite for individual reflection and group study.
9780664229474
Spiritual life--Christianity
BV 4501.3 / .T46 2005
Soul feast : an invitation to the Christian spiritual life / Marjorie J. Thompson. - Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, c2005. - xxii, 184p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-184)
Contents: Foreword by Henri J.M. Nouwen Hunger and thirst for the spirit: the spiritual yearning of our time Chewing the bread of the word: the nature and practice of spiritual reading Communication and communion with God: approaches to prayer Gathered in the spirit: our common worship The practice of self-emptying: rediscovering the fast Of conscience and consciousness: self-examination, confession, and awareness Companions on the journey: the gift of spiritual direction Entertaining angels unawares: the spirit of hospitality Putting it all together: Developing a rule of life
Thousands of people each year accept Marjorie Thompson's invitation to the Christian spiritual life, delving into her clear, practical and inspiring discussions on prayer, worship, fasting, self-examination, and hospitality. offering a framework for understanding the spiritual disciplines and instruction for developing and nurturing those practices, Soul Feast is a powerful introduction to Protestant spirituality and a classic favorite for individual reflection and group study.
9780664229474
Spiritual life--Christianity
BV 4501.3 / .T46 2005