Abide: Keeping Vigil with the Word of God [Paperback]

Macrina Wiederkehr OSB (Author)

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Publication Date: September 6, 2011

In the Gospel of John Jesus directs us, Abide in me, as I abide in you. This book is an invitation to make the Word of God your home through the practice of lectio divina. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, encourages you to turn the words of Scripture over in your heart as a plough turns over the soil to welcome the seed.
In these scriptural meditations, the piercing reflective questions and personal prayers lead the reader into a deeper relationship with the Divine. Aware that drawing near the Word of God requires a special kind of presence, the author invites you to breathe in the Word, wait before the Word, walk through the pages of Scripture as a pilgrim, and, finally, abide in an intimate and transforming communion with God.
The format of the book lends itself not only to daily personal prayer and reflection, but to group faith sharing as well.

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About the Author

Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, author of the popular A Tree Full of Angels (HarperCollins) and Seven Sacred Pauses (Ave Maria), is well known for her creative spiritual writings and retreat ministry. She is also a regular columnist for Stepping Stones, the Little Rock Scripture Study newsletter. She has lived monastic life for fifty years and makes her home with the Sisters of St. Scholastica, a Benedictine monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Writing and retreat ministry have become a part of her evolving call. .

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Liturgical Press (September 6, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814633838
• ISBN-13: 978-0814633830
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Abide: Keeping Vigil with the Word of God (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book by a talented poet and strongly spiritual Christian author and retreat leader.
The short readings (daily?) are focused on Scripture using a unique yet historical process for devotional readings.
The author wisely has you start the process with silence before multiple reflective readings using the Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading) method "before" you read the author's reflections on the same Scripture.
In this four step sacred reading process focused on a Bible passage, you slowly read the passage, contemplate (discursive meditation), pray/respond as you are led, and then rest in God's peace.

I have found this book's unique process highly effective for devotional reading, almost like having a conversation to compare insights at the end.
The readings are arranged topically into chapters with over-arching themes.
At the end of each chapter there is also a poetic reflection to integrate the shorter readings.

Strongly recommended!

Claudia Duffee
Student in Masters in Christian Spirituality Program
Bellarmine University & Louisville Seminary
Contemplative Poet