Lost in Wonder by Esther De Waal
‘To take time to be apart… is not a luxury, it is essential. The gift of space for myself seems so simply, and in a way it is; but it is also surprisingly difficult to do without some form of external encouragement. And that is the very simple purpose of this book.’ With these words, Esther de Waal begins to show us ways into a fuller and deeper sense of attentiveness to the world around us and to the presence of God in the world. Combining monastic, Celtic and desert traditions, she offers a practical guide to finding God through the everyday circumstances of life. Seemingly small, insignificant things then become windows through which the light of Christ can shine. Many aspects of modern life can distract us: busyness, boredom, stress, lethargy, lack of direction. Yet Christ’s invitation to each of us is ‘Come and see’. Responding to this call, Lost in Wonder clears and refreshes our inner vision, teaching us again how to use those gifts we may have come to take for granted or forgotten we had: sight, sound, silence, awareness, mystery, wonder.
"The commentaries are both informative about the origins and the intentions of each prayer and there is a good mix of traditions represented by both prayers and contributors, which may challenge and surprise those who rarely stray from their own familiar territory" Marie Paterson, The Reader, Winter 2006, Vol.103, Ndegree4.
ESTHER DE WAAL's classic book on Benedictine wisdom, Seeking God brought her international renown. One of today's most widely read spiritual writers, she lives near Hereford on the border between England and Wales.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853115523 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853115525 |
| Title | Lost in Wonder |
| Author | Esther De Waal |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Canterbury Press Norwich |
| Year published | 2003-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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