Dorothy C. Bass est une écrivaine, une historienne reconnue de l'Église et la directrice du Valparaiso Project on the Education and Formation of People in Faith. Son travail explore l'éducation et la formation des individus au sein des traditions de foi, en s'appuyant sur des recherches historiques pour éclairer les défis spirituels contemporains. Bass contribue aux conversations sur la manière dont la foi façonne la vie personnelle et communautaire et en est façonnée, offrant des perspectives éclairées à ceux qui s'engagent dans le développement spirituel.
Emphasizing the importance of viewing time as a divine gift, the book encourages readers to embrace rest and worship as integral to a faithful life. Dorothy C. Bass explores Christian practices, particularly the observance of the Sabbath, that have been cherished by various faith communities throughout history. Instead of offering a rigid schedule, she invites reflection on how to live more graciously and attentively within our time, fostering a spirit of gratitude and generosity towards others and the world we inhabit.
Every year hundreds of thousands of American women become stepmothers. Committing to partners who are already parents, we gain relationships with young people who may--or may not--be pleased by our presence. When Dorothy Bass married a man with a four-year-old daughter, she was hesitant to embrace the title "stepmother," with its many negative cultural associations, and she soon realized she had very little sense of what this new role required of her. In Stepmother , Bass explores the complex emotional, material, and spiritual terrain we share with our stepchildren, and with their other parents. Bringing together insights from sociology, history, clinical studies, and literature, she unpacks practical questions to help readers explore the deeper What is my definition of home? How does this relationship affect all the other relationships in this family? And how do I deal with the emotional triangles of stepfamily life? Bass centers us on the work to be done in our own hearts, where spiritual strength can grow and love can be intentionally built, bringing peace and hope instead of scarcity and competition. By being honest about our own pain and the pain of others, we open ourselves to the love and mercy often born from unexpected relationships. It is here that we make way for constructive family dynamics.
In this richly collaborative work, five distinguished scholars examine the oft-neglected embodied practical wisdom that is essential for true theological understanding and faithful Christian living. After first showing what Christian practical wisdom is and does in several real-life situations, the authors tell why such practical wisdom matters and how it operates, exploring reasons behind its decline in both the academy and the church and setting forth constructive cases for its renewal.
"Christian vocation," says Kathleen Cahalan, "is about connecting our stories with God's story." In The Stories We Live Cahalan rejuvenates and transforms vocation from a static concept to a living, dynamic reality.Incorporating biblical texts, her own experience, and the personal stories of others, Cahalan discusses how each of us is called by God, to follow, as we are, from grief, for service, in suffering, through others, within God. Readers of this book will discover an exciting new vocabulary of vocation and find a fresh vision for God's calling in their lives.
"I want to find a way to live that keeps me involved in what God is doing in me and in the world around me. Do you know a way to live that is like that?"Eighteen teens and 18 adults tackle that question in Way to Christian Practices for Teens . Their different points of view and personal stories make living a Christian life real."This book invites you into a community of people who don't just go with the flow," say the editors. "This community's image of 'the good life' is not about having lots of stuff or being more successful than other people. Instead, it's about getting involved in the loving, challenging life of God."Find out how Alexx dealt with all his stuff, how Marie expressed her creativity with a paint roller, what Jack learned about play. These are just a few of the Christian practices this team of writers explores.Some ancient Christian practices turn up as ways to deepen awareness of God's presence in our lives today. Discover how to use your imagination when reading the Bible--á la Saint Ignatius--and practice tuning in to God like Brother Lawrence of the 17th century.This fun, graphics-filled book will start teens on the spiritual journey of a lifetime!
