Danaher, author of Contemplative Prayer: A Theology for the Twenty-first Century "This collection of essays by Maggie Ross spirals around the themes of silence, beholding, and letting go. Maggie Ross lives that undistracted life better than anyone I know, and the eloquence of her words allows us a glimpse into that beholding that is the awareness of his presence." -James P. Richard Rohr, Founding Director, Center for Action and Contemplation "I have often thought of Jesus as the Undistracted One who was always aware of his Father's presence in a way we seldom are. Armstrong, President, ACT3 Network "This book in particular, and Maggie Ross in general, represent a much-needed locus and focus for spirituality: deep insight and living practice over mere theology, living fire more than sweet piety, naked seeking of God and love unhindered by churchiness or smallness." -Fr. I still feel like a novice, but Writing the Icon of the Heart has injected passion into my heart as I behold the Lord in faithful silence. #The undistracted philosophy book series#Richly resourced from the historic tradition, but constantly pressing the most radical question of all, the question of how we can speak of a reality that requires us to let go of controls, images, systems, even-or especially-'spiritual experiences,' this book is a welcome addition to a series of deeply focused and challenging works from a very serious and substantial thinker." -Rowan Williams, Cambridge University "I knew for years that silence would nourish my soul, but I never understood why until I actually made room for it. "Maggie Ross has established a very distinctive voice in writing about the life of the spirit. She is in no doubt that "the glory of the human being is the beholding of God."-adapted from a review in The Church Times (London) by Canon David Adam. Ancient texts are used in new and exciting ways, and many of our worship practices are challenged. We are invited into a silence that is not necessarily an absence of noise, but is a limitless interior space. Throughout there is a great love for the world and for our humanity, accompanied by sadness that we are so easily distracted. #The undistracted philosophy book full#This is a book full of deep questioning and the testing of our assumptions. Beholding needs to be recovered both in theology and practice.Ross is very aware of "poor talkative Christianity." There is a twofold plea to enter into silence-for lack of silence erodes our humanity-and to behold the radiance of God. It is often lost in translation, even by the NRSV and the Jerusalem Bible. Beholding is a notion that we are in danger of losing. "Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.The subtitle of Maggie Ross's new book captures its essence, for it is about silence and our need to behold God. Any woman who is grieving the loss of her husband, or who knows of someone in mourning, will find this to be a valuable resource. 'The Undistracted Widow' helps readers trust in God, manage emotions, learn from both biblical and contemporary widows, rethink the past, present and future, and prepare for what s next. She equips churches, families and friends to come alongside those mourning the loss of a spouse. She provides the reader with direction in finding true and lasting comfort in Christ and encourages widows to use their widowhood for God s glory. Writing from a biblical perspective, Carol Cornish helps readers to discover how God is working in the midst of the deep distress of losing a spouse. Her unswerving belief is that God can bring them like her to a place of renewed identity, purpose and contentment. Drawing on this experience she offers other widows honest, practical and biblical help. On losing her husband to lung cancer, Carol Cornish was surprised by the depth and the unique nature of her grief. Janine Fair, widow, and author of 'Surprised by Grief' (IVP). I warmly recommend it to all who, like me, have been called to journey through this strange and undulating terrain. At last, a book that lovingly invites widows to live single-mindedly for God.
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