Hope and the Nearness of God

The 2022 Lent Book

Teresa White, FCJ

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Bloomsbury Continuum
01 March 2022

Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Christian spirituality & religious experience; Christian life & practice

This is a book about hope, which the author argues is central to the meaning of Lent and in turn of Easter. Hope, which is quite different from optimism, is the most precious spiritual gift. We are surrounded by so many unfortunates, so many desolate, unhappy, hurting people. They need hope. This hope is not simply confidence in the future, but confidence that the past, present and future are held in God’s hands and that God, in his providence, never abandons us.

Hope means to take the next step on the untidy human journey as we discern the ‘footprints of God in creation’. Hope is the realistic way of perceiving the scope of our real human possibilities. It implies courage and patience, accepting the things that we cannot change, living constructively in the face of disappointment and discouragement.

In this way, the reader discovers a new deeper meaning to Lent - far beyond giving up chocolate and self-flagellation.

It is an entirely original approach to Lent.

By: Teresa White FCJ
Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 183g
ISBN: 9781472984197
ISBN 10: 1472984196
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 The Providence of God 2 Goodness is Stronger than Evil 3 Hope and Courage 4 Signs and Symbols 5 Discerning Hope 6 Bridges of Hope 7 The Holy Spirit, Source of Hope Conclusion Afterword Notes

Sister Teresa White FCJ, a Roman Catholic order of nuns involved in education and social work. Her extraordinary experience, her intelligence and her spirituality are her true credentials for writing this book.

Reviews for Hope and the Nearness of God: The 2022 Lent Book

Hope and the Nearness of God is a straightforward meditation on Christian hope ... There is a devout, uncontroversial wisdom in much that she says. * Church Times *