from my summer 2008 advenure

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

I recommend this book: The Heart of Christianity



Check out this quote from a review of Borg's book by Fredric Brussat...

Another important element in Borg's imagining of the Christian way is practice, which he defines as "the formation of Christian identity." Churches are just beginning to respond to this after centuries of neglecting the resources of the desert fathers and mothers, the mystics, the monastics, and other mentors of daily practice. Now there is much talk about disciplines of prayer, more emphasis upon the spiritual practices of hospitality and compassion, and new interest in liturgical renewal in a variety of forms. The author concludes: "In my judgment, the single most important practice is to be part of a congregation that nourishes you even as it stretches you."

Watch tomorrow - I'll add more about this book.


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