Practicing the Presence of Jesus: Contemporary Meditation - Softcover

Alexander, Irene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 161097106X ISBN 13: 9781610971065

Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2011

Synopsis

Many Christians long to know God more deeply but find themselves limited by old understandings and ways of knowing. Practicing the Presence of Jesus rediscovers the centuries old Ignatian tradition of placing oneself into the gospel story to experience the presence of Jesus in a vital and real way. Each chapter explores another angle to come to the stories, while remaining true to the scripture. Irene Alexander gives examples of her own retellings, and real life interactions with the gospels to illustrate the process and make it accessible to contemporary readers. Readers will be led through a process of entering the stories themselves, so that they connect with the Jesus, human and divine, in the present reality of their daily lives. Relevant for new believers as well as those who have known God for decades, these stories introduce readers to a vibrant way of being present to the reality of our God.

About this title

About the Author

Irene Alexander is a psychologist and spiritual director. She lectures at Christian Heritage College and the Australian Catholic University in Brisbane, Australia. She is the author of several books including Dancing with God: Transformation through Relationship (2007).

Edition details

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 161097106X
• ISBN 13: 9781610971065
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142