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A moving account of how the author found the strength to bring up a profoundly disabled child, and how she survived when tragedy struck a second time. A timeless spiritual classic that will benefit anyone struggling to make sense of suffering.

An essential volume for all engaged in mission today, God Unknown shows how the doctrine of the Trinity can illuminate mission, worship and spirituality - allowing for open-endedness and speaking with great prophetic challenge to our individualistic culture.

This collection of poems by Wales' most famous poet-priest, R S Thomas, is interspersed with short reflections and questions for exploration that connect the timeless poetry to the landscape that inspired it. It brings the poetry alive in a fresh way and provides a pilgrim guide to the locality.

Explores fifty-two spiritual practices to enable us to live with joy, grace and purpose through good and tough times alike and so to bring good to the world around us. These practices draw on ancient wisdom but are rooted in the everyday material of our lives, revealing that any transformation of the world for good must always begin with ourselves.

For every day from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Day, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive reflections on it. A scholar of poetry and a renowned poet himself, his knowledge is deep and wide and he offers readers a soul-food feast for Lent.

A practical and theological handbook for rural ministry. Addressing the concerns of rural communities today, it will help you understand key issues in the context of mission and respond both pastorally and prophetically.

At a time when disagreement is rife, this guide introduces the historic beliefs that unite all Anglicans. Suitable for new and seasoned believers alike, it offers a timely reminder Anglicanism's historic breadth and generosity.

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Christian contemplative tradition, from Biblical times to the present day. Beginning with Jesus, it follows Christian mystics across the centuries, from Early Church Fathers to modern day practitioners.

Seven years in development, Singing the Faith is authorised by the Methodist Conference and replaces Hymns and Psalms, published almost 30 years ago. Containing the classic, best loved hymns of the Christian tradition it also incorporates many bold and exciting elements including hymns, songs and liturgical chants from the world church.

A short guide to this ancient spiritual practice, for all who seek to make it a part of their daily practice of prayer. Simple in form but powerful in its potential to transform the heart, the prayer has been used for centuries as a way of being attentive to God.

From the pen of a hospital chaplain, here are prayers and liturgies for use in ministry to the sick, covering scenarios with no current official provision.

Jesus tells his followers to feed the hungry, heal the sick, raise the dead, but often we've tamed this calling. Sara Miles, a passionate, funny, undomesticated Christian, tells what happened when she decided to follow Jesus into the messy diversity of human life and do exactly what he asked.

Offers an expansive and detailed portrait of the seventeenth century Caroline Divines, their theology and writings, and their pervasive influence that extends to our own day.

A practical, jargon-free guide to the aspects of public law that affect churches. Covering common situations that affect every congregation, it explains a church's legal requirements for child protection, health and safety, employing staff, data protection, working with volunteers and more. An essential reference volume for every church.

An inspring companion for preachers, following the calendar of the Book of Common Prayer. For every BCP service focusing on the Gospel of the day, it offers a devotion, a commentary on the Gospel reading, an appropriate quotation, and a prayer in traditional language to harmonise with the KJV text used in the Prayer Book.

For every day from Advent Sunday to Christmas Day and beyond, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive seasonal reflections on it. A scholar of poetry as well as a renowned poet himself, he offers readers a soul-food feast for Advent.

The celebrated spiritual writer Thomas Merton remains one of the most influential voices of our day. Here, Esther de Waal devises a seven day personal or group retreat programme using extracts from Thomas Merton's writings and a selection of his photography.

Tells how a renowned preacher left her ministry to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith. She recalls with grace and wit her calling, her growing fame, the crisis it provoked and the unexpected blessings that followed. A moving reflection on keeping faith amidst the relentless demands of modern life.

A simple yet profound guide to the life of prayer inspired by Julian of Norwich from a popular writer and retreat leader. Previously published under the title Growing in Love by Inspire and now reissued with an attractive new cover.

A new edition of the popular `office' hymn book, Hymns for Prayer and Praise provides carefully-selected hymns for the daily monastic office, the Calendar of Saints and the seasons of the Christian year. First published in 1996, this new edition has been updated in light of Common Worship: Daily Prayer.

60 really is the new 40 for increasing numbers of people - and the over 60s are the largest grouping in all churches. With humour, honesty and wisdom, flavoured with monastic insights, this guide explores the spirituality of growing older and the gifts that wait to be discovered.

Alcuin of York was one of the most significant figures of the Anglo-Saxon church alongside Bede and Cuthbert. This introductory selection from his extensive writings includes Alcuin's prayers, poetry and prose.

This text explores the classical Anglican approaches to worship, doctrine, scripture, prayer and much more. Though acknowledging that Anglicanism is far from perfect, the book celebrates its most attractive and enduring characteristics.

Esther de Waal's classic guide to Celtic spirituality makes vital connections between the Celtic Christian world and our own world. This is an essential read for those wishing to engage with Celtic history and spirituality; its beauty and wisdom lingers in the mind well after the book has finished.

A beautiful prayer book for peace, with morning and evening prayers for each day of the week. Richly illustrated throughout, it articulates the longings for peace that are at the heart of the world's major religions. A versatile liturgical resource, suitable for retreats, worship, assemblies and personal prayer.

What are we doing when we say the word 'Alleluia'? This title, previously published in hardback, explores the meaning of this word often spoken in Christian worship. It aims to give practical answers to how we cultivate 'an Alleluia view' of every moment.

Every year, some 200,000 people set out on the world's most famous pilgrimage route - 'the Camino', designated a World Heritage Site in 1993. This pocket guide to Santiago offers practical tips for walkers, prayers, blessings and spiritual exercises to nourish the pilgrim spirit and deepen the pilgrimage experience.

New monastic communities are emerging here and in the US, many as Fresh Expressions initiatives.This is a basic introduction and guide to today's new monasticism by one of its leading exponents.

Over the past decades, within the Christian Church and in broader society, there has been an explosion of interest in the benefits and fruits of monastic spirituality and culture. This book explores what it is that makes monastic spirituality so attractive and how it can be incorporated into an individual's everyday life in practical ways.

A labyrinth is a pattern consisting of a single circuitous path that winds into the centre, with no possibility of getting lost, as in a maze, and no dead ends. It is one of the most ancient tools for spiritual growth and development, dating back to medieval Christianity. This book provides a guide for beginner and seasoned explorer alike.