A Retreat With Luke: Stepping Out on the Word of God [Paperback]

Barbara E. Reid (Author)

Book Description

Series: Retreat with | Publication Date: April 25, 2001

I invite you in these seven days to step out on the word of God, walking the Way with Jesus, the human face of our faithful God. Begin by telling God your own story, placing whatever burdens you bring in God's gracious care. Ask God to open your eyes in the retelling of the Scriptures to the meaning they hold for your journey. Allow God's love in Jesus to surround you and set your heart on fire. Let God fill you with desire to share that word to bring hope to others.--From Day One

In this seven-day retreat, Stepping Out on the Word of God, your director is Luke the Evangelist, author of the third Gospel. You are invited to step out on the Word of God, allowing the courage the Good News inspires to carry you throughout the tasks of your life. Leaning particularly on the experiences of the women of the Gospels (more prevalent in Luke than in any other), this retreat weaves their stories into a welcome for those who wish to find what Jesus offers.

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...a good reflection on Luke's Gospel...all who make this retreat will come away with a new understanding... -- Pastoral Life

These stories are woven into a prayerful, reflective setting where one sees the gospel of Luke in a new light. --Catholic Library World, September 2002

About the Author

BARBARA E. REID, O.P., is professor of New Testament at Catholic Theological Union. She is the author of Choosing the Better Part? Women in the Gospel of Luke (Liturgical Press).

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press (April 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867163321
• ISBN-13: 978-0867163322
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,286,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Retreat With Luke Review, June 1, 2001

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This review is from: A Retreat With Luke: Stepping Out on the Word of God (Paperback)

The format of the book is concise and organized so that it can be utilized in days or in weeks. The authors perspective is usually interesting, at times quite creative. She elaborates more than the bible which encourages discussion. To be safe, she ends each section with thoughts to ponder. Could use questions after the sub-sections to initiate communication. Very strong female thematic content.