Seasons of a Family's Life (Cultivating the Contemplative Spirit at Home)

In Seasons of a Family's Life, Wendy M. Wright-- parent,Church historian, and follower of the contemplative tradition--offers a reflective, story-filled, and inspirational examination ofthe spiritual fabric of domestic life. This practical andinsightful book explores family life as a context for nurturingcontemplative practices in the home. Rooted in an appreciation ofour deep and wise spiritual traditions that probe the sacredalongside everyday human experience, Seasons of a Family'sLife challenges us to wrestle with the great religiousquestions that shape our lives and offers parents a model forintegrating family life and spiritual awareness.

Every chapter in Wendy M. Wright's thoughtful book is a lessonin gaining an awareness of the joy in our experience as familiesand letting the sacred be more present in our frantically paceddaily lives. Wright shows us how to pay attention to the silencethat underlies our lives and encourages us to be sensitive to theordinary moments that connect us. She reveals a family life repletewith sacred spaces, rituals that enrich our time together, sharedfamily stories, and much more. Interwoven throughout the book is awealth of inspiring, personal stories.

This book title, Seasons of a Family's Life (Cultivating the Contemplative Spirit at Home), ISBN: 9781118086247, by Wendy M. Wright, Robert Benson, published by Wiley (February 1, 2011) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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