Days of Grace: Meditation and Practices for Living with Illness
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0819223646 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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"This rich, wise, and comforting guide for those living with illness is a handbook of deep knowledge gleaned through lived experience. She unmasks many illusions and reminds us that though our lives are `short and uncertain,' there is unfathomable power each time we realize that we have another day." --Paula D'Arcy, author of Gift of the Red Bird and Waking Up to This Day (2009) . It is a blend of realism and humility, of questions and mystery - all delivered with Mary's simple yet elegant style
The meditations voice the difficulties and the challenges of living with illness, and call the reader toward a deepening understanding, compassion and generosity. When living with chronic, terminal, or progressive illness, discovering a way to pray can be quite a challenge. While the meditations intend to offer comfort, they are also written from the conviction that God invites us to grow even in these circumstances. Using the metaphor of pilgrimage, this book invites readers to reflect on living with illness. The heart of the book is a collection of thirty meditations, followed by a reflection, a short prayer, and a suggested spiritual practice. These thirty meditations provide a welcome means with practices inspired by the psalms.
BT said Five Stars. like. T. D. Cauthorn said Heart Medicine. Early in the mornings (most days), I make toast and coffee, feed my cat and then sit in a comfortable red chair, often with a throw, partake of "bread and wine" and give thanks to God that I have been given the gift of life. My mind wanders the world of people and events and sometimes places. Part of my routine for the last three months has been to read a daily meditation from Mary Earle's aptly named book, Days of Grace. The meditations are grounded in how life is rather than how I so often desire it . "Deeply moving and helpful book" according to Joanne. My breath is taken away at how deeply moving this book is for those facing illness themselves, or for those who are caring for others who are ill. It is profound and practical all in one.