I am honored to have my book Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire: The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements reviewed on the wonderful site Spirituality and Practice:
“This well-done and quote-filled paperback forges deep and rich connections between the Christian faith and the natural world.”
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to our Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Jaqui Eicher’s reflection and poem. After reading Christine Valters Paintner’s poem, “St. Gall and the Bear,” I responded in writing to the prompt:
For Deeper Gratitude*Spirit of Generosity,we come to you with heartsoverflowing with gratitudefor your abundant creation.As we awaken each morning,help us to rememberthis day is a gift,this breath is a grace,this life a wonder.Remind uswith every flower we see,every act of kindness,every moment of connectionto something
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Rachel M. Srubas’ reflection and poems “Anchorheld: A Trinity (after Julian of Norwich).” One spring day in 2023, feeling bereft and spiritually
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Congratulations on the book and the nice review.
I just started reading the book in the last couple of days. In size, it seems such a little bit of a book – but frankly the richness of it is betrayed by its small size. Thought-provoking and warranting patience for reflection and contemplation. Thanks for this beautiful offering.
xoxo
A wonderful review, Christine. I particularly like the bits and pieces of pull-out quotes that give some representation to the breadth and depth of your book.
You might be interested in the book I reviewed yesterday on my blog.
Blessings in this Easter season.