A Season for the Spirit [Paperback]

Martin L. Smith (Author), Robert Runcie (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1991

Lent is traditionally a time of discipline, but it is also a time of freedom, when the Spirit of God urges us to be open to the central experiences of Jesus' life. In these meditations for each of the forty days of Lent, Martin L. Smith, SSJE leads us on a journey of self-discovery in which Christ, through the Spirit, embraces every aspect of our humanity. Includes a new introduction, scripture passages and prayers.

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About the Author

Martin Smith is an episcopal priest and former chaplain to the House of Bishops, who lives in Washington, DC. He is well-known as a spiritual director, lecturer, retreat leader, and writer. His books include Reconciliation: Preparing for Confession in the Episcopal Church; The Word Is Very Near You; Nativities and Passions; and Love Set Free. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Cowley Publications (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156101026X
• ISBN-13: 978-1561010264
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,740,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meditations for Lent that will deepen your prayer life, March 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Season for the Spirit (Paperback)

Martin Smith is a clear and thoughtful writer, and a wonderful guide for Christians looking for help in getting right with God. This book is a series of short essays. Each is accompanied by a a text for meditation, almost always from scripture. If you use this book seriously during Lent, you will be rewarded with a richer and deeper prayer life. Smith is an Episcopal monk, but his work is equally accessible to all Christians.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply spiritual yet completely oriented to real life, March 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Season for the Spirit (Paperback)

I have used this book for my Lenten devotions over a number of years. I discover something fresh and wonderful every time I read it. Fr. Smith's journey in and with the Holy Spirit is not an exercise in escaping from the world around us, but an invitation to become more aware of how the Reign of God is active here and now. Although geared towards Lent, the readings are well worth perusing any time of the year.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly spiritual and practical Christianity, March 13, 2002

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Patricia J. Miller (Silver Spring, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Season for the Spirit (Paperback)

This is the second year I have used Martin Smith's book at Lent His profound insights into the psyche of persons and his practical applications to Christian living continue to deepen my own ability to "walk the walk" with Christ. His extraordinary spiritual insights, especially his explanation of the self as a group - the "selves of the self" - likening each of us to the demoniac that Jesus heals. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the self/selves that God loves. A book for all seasons.