Seasons of the Day by Sister Stanislaus Kennedy
Based on the traditional "Book of Hours" - psalms said daily, at set times, by religious communities throughout the world - "Seasons of the Day" reveals the enduring relevance of this ancient practice to contemporary living. In "Seasons of the Day", Sister Stan, knowing that our modern-day understanding of time pushes us to our stressed-out limits, passes on the monastic ritual to the layperson. Here, as she slows us down, she reveals the psalms through her own words, her own prayers. Using them, she also guides us tenderly through a four-week period, from the silence and mystery of pre-dawn (matins) through to the reflective conclusion of the day (compline). In a world that can often seem hostile and unfriendly, her gentle reflections help the reader find inner peace and confidence. It is a prayer book for today.
Sister Stanislaus Kennedy is an Irish Sister of Charity and the founder of Focus Ireland. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing social-service programmes that have benefited thousands of needy people throughout Ireland and Europe. For this work, she has received many awards, including Honorary Degrees of Law from Trinity College Dublin, the National University of Ireland, as well as a presidential medal from New York University. She is the author of three other best-selling books, Now is the Time, Gardening the Soul, and Stillness Through My Prayer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848270626 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848270623 |
| Title | Seasons of the Day |
| Author | Sister Stanislaus Kennedy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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