When the people who are with us approach death, there is a sense of awe, of expectancy, the solemnity of a great moment approaching. This book provides an honest look at the spiritual care of dying and bereaved people, bringing a depth of experience that sets out to enrich and inspire.

Spiritual Care of Dying and Bereaved People

Wilcock, Penelope

Religion & Spirituality

SPCK Publishing

'Digs deep into the roots of equality. . . A fascinating read.' Cathy Madavan, Kyria Network Women have proved their equality with men in leadership, scholarship and exercising spiritual gifts, but traditional interpretations of Scripture mean that leadership is still viewed by many as the preserve of men. Penelope Wilcock argues that Christ's new and living way leads us out of all forms of dominance and subjugation, including imprisonment within gender roles. She proposes a reading of Scripture that respects its authority while embracing the full equality of women and men in the eyes of God. I wholeheartedly recommend Pen Wilcock's eye-opening, thought-provoking and paradigm-shifting book as an agenda for humanity.' Steve Chalke, Oasis Global 'A fresh and very helpful look at the issue of equality for the everyday Christian.' Tola Fisher, Woman Alive

Equality is Biblical

History

World

Recently ordained and more recently divorced, Reverend Esme Browne finds herself at an uncomfortable crossroads when stationed at the Portland Road Chapel. In addition to the seaside town, she also now bears the spiritual responsibility for two country chapels, which, for the efficient, well-versed, forty-something lifelong student should be exciting, invigorating and even hopeful. Esme, however, has forgotten how to pray, and, she fears, how to feel. A chance encounter with an eccentric pair of country gnostics may change all that, but she’ll have to be willing to juggle the demands of the Church, her parishes and a bevy of well intended but nibby neighbors, before she’ll know for sure.

The Clear Light of Day: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Contemporary

David C. Cook

A fresh, original, and honest approach is offered for those caring for the dying and bereaved. Readers will learn how to become a "gentle companion on the journey toward death." The book offers encouragement as well as practical information on the cycles of grief, the experiences of bereaved people, conducting funerals, and special issues surrounding AIDS patients.

Parenting & Relationships

Morehouse Pub Co

Our spiritual growth has been stifled by our long obsession with consumption and possessions. This practical yet visionary book offers a model for a truly healthy life based on gospel simplicity.

In Celebration of Simplicity: The Joy of Living Lightly

Monarch Books

Positive and life-affirming stories for church leaders These 52 loosely related fictional stories about the large themes of life, nature, and faith follow the liturgical year and are an ideal resource for public worship. Sid and Rosie are an older married couple with several children and grandchildren. Through a series of short, engaging narratives, we learn about their faith, their feelings for one another, their hopes and dreams, and their perception of how God speaks to them through the events of their lives. Each story stands on its own; their sequence follows the rhythm of the church’s year from Advent through Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, and Harvest Thanksgiving. With an open tone of wonder and reflection, author Penelope Wilcock explores the ordinary and extraordinary topics of daily life: falling in love, marriage, birth, education, illness, farming, adversity, hospitality, homemaking, and work. This beautiful large-format paperback is suitable for personal reflection or as a refreshing resource for church and small group discussions. Permission to photocopy is included.

52 Original Wisdom Stories: Short Lively Pieces for the Christian Year

This book is about life, not death. When we are with people approaching death, we feel a sense of awe, the solemnity of a great and sacred moment approaching. To accompany other people, along with their loved ones, up to the gate of death, is to enter holy ground; to stand in an awesome place where the wind of the Spirit blows, to encounter peace and grief, insight, intimacy and pain on a level not found in ordinary living. An updated and expanded edition of a classic book, Spiritual Care of Dying and Bereaved People is a fresh, original, and honest look at death and bereavement, including the author's personal experiences. Most of us don't realize how much we have to offer to those who are dying or bereaved. This book encourages readers to grow in confidence as companions, looking honestly at the questions people ask, and offering a reflection on the kind of God those questions reveal. This new edition also includes a practical section on how to plan a funeral.

Tells the stories of the brothers of St. Alcuin and their problems living in a monastery

The Hawk and the Dove

British & Irish

Crossway Books

These captivating tales of monastic life are stories of disillusionment, grief, and despair, as well as hope amid trial, and all consuming love of a passionate and tender God. Rich with imagery and emotion, they reflect the timeless human drama of people learning to love and receive God's grace. Sequel to The Hawk and the Dove.

The Wounds of God

United States

An engaging story from the Monastery of St. Alcuin by the author of The Hawk and the Dove and Wounds of God. This captivating tale continues a rich story of monastic life, which revolves around two men, Father Peregrine and Brother Tom, their touching friendship, and their devotion to God in the service of His people.

The Long Fall

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Spiritual Care of Dying and Bereaved People

Equality is Biblical

The Clear Light of Day: A Novel

Spiritual Care of Dying and Bereaved People

In Celebration of Simplicity: The Joy of Living Lightly

52 Original Wisdom Stories: Short Lively Pieces for the Christian Year

Spiritual Care of Dying and Bereaved People

The Hawk and the Dove

The Wounds of God

The Long Fall