Earth, our original monastery : cultivating wonder and gratitude through intimacy with nature

by Christine Valters Paintner

Paperback, 2020

Publication

Imprint: Notre Dame, Indiana : Sorin Books, 2020. OCLC Number: 1122916256.

Call number

Steward / Paint

Barcode

BK-08230

ISBN

9781932057201

Original publication date

2020

CSS Library Notes

Description: Paintner provides seven ways of seeing the earth in light of faith and pairs each one with a practical invitation to a practice. These include:

the earth as original cathedral—where you first learn to worship and feel God’s presence around us, paired with the practice of stability
the earth as original saints—plants and animals live their calling without Paintner provides seven ways of seeing the earth in light of faith and pairs each one with a practical invitation to a practice. These include:

the earth as original cathedral—where you first learn to worship and feel God’s presence around us, paired with the practice of stability
the earth as original saints—plants and animals live their calling without trying to be something they’re not and inspire you to do the same, paired with the practice of gratitude
the earth as original icon—nature can serve as a window to the holy in the same way that icons do, paired with the practice of lament
As you explore what these connections between the earth and faith mean for how to see God in the world around you, you can also look at saints and mystics who experienced nature and the flow of the divine in similar ways.

Table of Contents: Introduction
1. Earth as the Original Cathedral
2. Earth as the Original Scriptures
3. Earth as the Original Saints
4. Earth as the Original Spiritual Directors
5. Earth as the Original Icon
6. Earth as the Original Sacrament
7. Earth as the Original Liturgy
Conclusion
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Recommended Reading List
Notes

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Physical description

xviii, 139 p.; 23 cm

Description

"In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Christine Valters Paintner, shares how living contemplatively with an appreciation for the natural world can make readers more aware of the presence of God in every aspect of their lives. She explores monks, mystics, and saints who have experienced the goodness of the Divine in nature and invites readers to find solace and spiritual revelation in the wonder of God's creation"--

Language

Original language

English
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