In the Midst of Chaos, Peace [Hardcover]

Sister Wendy Beckett (Author), Dan Paulos (Author), Mary J. Dorcy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

In response to Pope John Paul s recent letter to artists to promote the Catholic faith through artistic evangelization, three well-known names in the field of sacred art have collaborated to produce this beautiful art book filled with visual and spiritual meditations. Sister Wendy Beckett, famed BBC and PBS art critic, presents her always unique meditations for each of the 54 wonderful silhouettes by the two foremost Catholic paper-cutting artists, Dan Paulos and the late Sister Mary Jean Dorcy. The result is what Sister Wendy calls an epiphany, a book that reveals the God of mercy, love and peace through deeply inspired art and reflections. A perfect Christmas gift! Thus, this book and its title, In the Midst of Chaos, Peace, perfectly sum up the intent of the three collaborators: to offer people in our modern, fast-paced and hectic world, spiritual and artistic meditations that take only a minute to ponder but can produce profound and lasting peace of soul. Recommended in Catholic Mosaic Materials Author: Sr. Wendy Beckett Format: 128 pages, Hardcover Publisher: Ignatius Press ISBN: 978-0898707649

Product Details

• Hardcover: 125 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press; First edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898707641
• ISBN-13: 978-0898707649
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book to stir a world-weary soul!, November 15, 1999

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This review is from: In the Midst of Chaos, Peace (Hardcover)

"In The Midst Of Chaos, Peace," is a reminder of the gentle, yet strong spirit of an ever-present God, who still lives and breathes beneath a world in turmoil and values gone haywire! It is a beautiful blending of three enormous talents that fit together well, to create a masterpiece of lyric and "visual music," that will stir the soul at every reading! One wonders how any human could create such beauty with paper, and sissors, and endless patience and faith. And Sr. Wendy's words fit perfectly, making this an unforgettable book for all ages!

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must., October 12, 1999

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Rev. Johann Roten, S.M. (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Midst of Chaos, Peace (Hardcover)

This work pleasures the eye, warms the heart and elevates the soul. It is a successful blend of three talents that will never fail to delight and inspire.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a song of praise., October 12, 1999

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Rev. Johann Roten, S.M. (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Midst of Chaos, Peace (Hardcover)

"In the Midst of Chaos, Peace" is a collection of visual and literary art that come together as a melody and lyric to make divine music and song. It takes the reader beyond all image or word to Christ who is the Image and Word of God!