A companion for the liturgical season surrounding Easter, The Rising is designed to help readers discover Jesus' resurrection in the fabric of everyday life. The book offers a unique blend of theology, poetry, hymns, and insightful personal stories. A follow-up to Wright's book The Vigil, The Rising is divided into five parts and is inspired by scripture found in the Common Lectionary. Designed for study and reflection for either individuals or groups, the readings contained in this lyrical book focus on the themes of reconciliation, forgiveness, love, community, and the mystery of pain and brokenness. This book is also available in the Wendy Wright Seasonal Trilogy.
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Wright (The Vigil and Silent Fire) dives into the liturgical seasons from Ash Wednesday to Pentecost, immersing herself in their mysteries. She brings with her poetry, hymns and insightful, personal experiences as she plumbs historic liturgical practices, explaining their richness and beauty as well as their spiritual significance. This is wonderful reading?nurturing, consoling, encouraging?for anyone who wants to experience more intimately the liturgical seasons and their spiritual complexities.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Wendy M. Wright holds the John F. Kenefick Chair in the Humanities at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She is widely known for her writings and presentations on the history of Christian spirituality, family spirituality, and womens spirituality.
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- Feed My Shepherds: Spiritual Healing and Renewal for Those in Christian Leadership by Flora Slosson Wuellner in Back Matter
- Matthew (Interpretation Bible Studies) by Alyce M. McKenzie in Back Matter
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