Synopses & Reviews
A guide to finding the spiritual in the urban, meeting people where they live, and helping them to discover God in the middle of the humdrum and every day Prayer is often perceived as a difficult, “place-less” exercise in which we close our eyes and seek God beyond our everyday experience in an invisible realm. It does not have to be this way. Prayer can have its own sense of place in landscapes which we can inhabit and explore, and we can meet God as tangibly as we might meet a fellow travel er. In this beautifully illustrated book, Margaret Silf takes the reader through seven cityscapes, and shows how we can encounter the spiritual wherever we are—on a city street, on a train, in a library, in the workplace, in cafés, in shops, and in parks. All are fruitful areas for self-discovery, inviting us to connect with the mystery of God in our lives. This inspirational volume will be returned to time and again as readers discover the divine in the bustle of the city streets.
Synopsis
Drawn from many different cultures is this second collection of wisdom stories as told by Margaret SilfWisdom stories with a spiritual message have a special place on many people's bookshelves, providing Christian insight into the various issues that come up day by day. This new collection of stories from master storyteller Margaret Silf provides a rich source of illumination to those who turn to it, whether for personal use and enjoyment, or for church or school use. Accessible and popular, these stories speak straight to the heart.
About the Author
Margaret Silf is a well-known retreat leader and the author of numerous books, including At Sea with God, Close to the Heart, Companions of Christ, Inner Compass, Sacred Spaces, The Gift of Prayer, The Way of Wisdom, and Wise Choices.