The World as Sacrament: An Ecumenical Path toward a Worldly Spirituality

Synopsis

Prologue : Ecumenical Journey -- To Become Permeable To Christ : Elisabeth Behr-sigel's Worldly Spirituality -- The Sacrament Of The Brother/sister : Mother Maria Skobtsova -- Christianity Is Only Beginning... : Alexander Men And Living Faith -- The Power Of Love : Nicholas Afanasiev's Radical Vision Of Community -- Limitless Love : Lev Gillet's Generous God -- God's Love Is Foolish, We Become What We Pray : Paul Evdokimov's Vision -- Seeking The True Self : Thomas Merton, Living And Praying In The World -- I Sense A Sacredness In Things : Marilynne Robinson And The World Of Gilead -- Finding An Altar In The World : Barbara Brown Taylor's Everyday Liturgy -- Passion For God, Life, And Justice : Joan Chittister's Prophetic Way -- Quotidian Mysteries : Kathleen Norris And The Struggle With Everyday Demons -- Epilogue : The Liturgy After The Liturgy : Michael Plekon, Learning To Be A Pastor Michael P. Plekon. Includes Bibliographical References.