Premeditated Mercy: A Spirituality of Reconciliation
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (955 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0939516497 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 247 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Nassal has been an editor, contributor to periodicals, visiting professor and a former director of a contemplative house of prayer.
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Premeditated mercy is the parallel opposite of premeditated murder. Jesus' challenge is clear enough: We are to reconcile with one another before bringing our gifts to the altar, for that table reflects God's desire that we live in a holy communion with all people. A fresh Lenten resource for pastoral ministers, for disciples of the Preacher of the Sermon on the Mount and all who seek to live more fully the way of reconciliation.. We normally hear the word premeditated in conjunction with murder. In Premeditated Mercy Father Joe Nassal outlines a comprehensive and transformative spirituality of reconciliation. Premeditated mercy suggests that in our silent prayer before the altar we ponder the breach in relationship and plot a strategy that will lead to reconciliation. Includes: 1.Revolutionary recipes for communal as well as one-on-one reconciliation 2.Scripturally sound, freshly creative ways to set the table for forgiveness and communion 3.How to find room at the table for all--the beloved as well as the betrayer 4.How to find common ground amidst the variety of values and wounds we bring to the table 5.How we can make sacred connections within ourselves and
. About the Author Nassal has been an editor, contributor to periodicals, visiting professor and a former director of a contemplative house of prayer