Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love [Paperback]

Jan Alkire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

How to repair body, mind and spirit through God's healing love is the subject of this practical, readable, and insightful guidebook. In material organized into four major sections, the author--an experienced physical therapist and lay catechist--offers counsel and instruction on the facets of healing that include how to recognize the need to seek help, and how to use the resources of recovery-prayer, meditation, supportive relationships, forgiveness and ministry. For all these strengths, the greatest lies in its message of hope--that with the help of a loving God, we can effect our own healing.

Pragmatic and heartening, Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love is recommended for:
· anyone who needs healing
· therapists, catechists, students and teachers in RCIA and lay formation programs

This book includes a practical "For You" section at the end of each chapter designed to lead to healing experiences of God; step-by-step use of specific prayer forms for healing; and annotated bibliography.

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About the Author

Jan Alkire, lay catechist, physical therapist, and speaker, is the author or coauthor of numerous books and articles on spirituality, healing, and the family. This is her first title for Paulist Press. She lives in Seattle, WA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809141736
• ISBN-13: 978-0809141739
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #594,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now this really is chicken soup for the soul!, October 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love (Paperback)

Alkire has combined all the best elements of her previous books into this one guide. I become uplifted from reading others' stories of healing. Accompanying each are thoughts about developing our own faith life and enriching our relationship with Christ, so I find this book useful and inspirational.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Alkire's third book is her best yet..., October 20, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love (Paperback)

Alkire's best work to date. An easy-to-read, ecumenical book with practical applications. There are real stories and examples that just about anyone can identify and relate to. A real "Chicken Soup for the Healing Soul" if you will, minus the fluffy commericialism.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God's grace revealed, October 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Healing: Stories of Faith, Hope, and Love (Paperback)

Jan Alkire has written a book filled with inspirations and openings to the grace of God at work in our lives. So refreshing to find a book that doesn't limit God's healing to a few meager ways. It's a book I can pick up and use whenever I have a moment of solitude. Some chapters speak more clearly to me in the way I meet God, and some offer an opening, an awareness to how I might also find God if I broaden my horizons. It is truly a gem and would be a blessing to anyone who truly desires to see where God's grace is already at work in their lives... right where they are.