Thompson, Marjorie J.,  1953-- <br/><br/>
Soul feast :  an invitation to the Christian spiritual life / 
Marjorie J. Thompson. 
 - Louisville, KY :  Westminster John Knox Press,  c2005. 
 - xxii, 184p. ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-184) 
<br/><br/>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 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780664229474 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Spiritual life--Christianity
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BV 4501.3  / .T46 2005