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Here is a handbook for spiritual growth structured for reading and praying the scriptures throughout the year. Questions at the end of each chapter help the reader keep a daily prayer journal to assist in integrating prayer and daily life. ... Read more

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Fresh Bread
Great book! Everyone canrelate to parts of this book in their own life experience. I use this book as a resource when presenting to my prayer group.

Fresh Bread
Joyce Rupp became our companion on a year-long journey of inspirational Saturday mornings. Her monthly reflections gave our women's meditation group "food for thought", as we read the short biblical passages and shared from the heart. It was a perfect book for very busy people that strive to live holy lives and need a short guide that can help them along the way.Each month offered many scriptures related to the topic (one for each day), questions to ponder, and Rupp's lovely poetry and prayers.We all loved this book!

Fresh Bread
I have found this book enlightening and easy to use in my Church group at St. Thomas More, Las Vegas. It has alot to offer a group to reflect on our ministry at St. Thomas. Joyce Rupp is a powerful author and gives you lots of food for thought. We also liked her book, May I have this Dance as well.

In touch with the simple beauty of Spirituality
Joyce Rupp OSM has a special way of presenting Catholic spirituality in a simple and easily digestible way, with gentle nourishment.Her gift for helping the reader to focus on her/his own spiritual journey makes"Fresh Bread" a must-have for any Catholic who seeks some gentleguidance and nurturing while journeying. ... Read more

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A unique and beautiful hardcover prayer book that captures the flavor and sensibility of traditional Celtic spirituality for today's Christians. The first part of the book contains a simplified Liturgy of the Hours for a seven-day period. The second part of the book is a treasury of Celtic prayers, blessings and rituals for a variety of ordinary and special occasions. ... Read more

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Harmony between Man, Nature and God
"A Contemporary Celtic Prayer Book" is a collection of prayers and devotions in the Celtic tradition.Celtic spirituality emphasizes the harmony between mankind and the natural world.Due to the long isolation of the Celtic world, its spirituality arose out of the Celtic traditions, not those of the Roman Empire, as is the case with many other European cultures.

This book consists of a Celtic Liturgy of the Hours, the prayers for morning, noon and night, prayers to Celtic Saints, and prayers and blessings for special needs.

This book helps bring the reader, particularly us Celts, into harmony with the traditions which we may have lost over the centuries.It helps us look at life in a different way, a way helps grow closer to God through His world.

I bind unto myself today...
Celtic prayers are prayers of everyday life blended with the mystical and holy.Celtic sensibilities combine a strong sense of place and people and history with the current experience of people in their ongoing struggles for peace, harmony and connection with the ultimate.William John Fitzgerald has combined the ancient and modern together is a beautiful little collection of prayers.

The book is divided broadly into two sections:A Celtic Liturgy of the Hours (daily prayers), and special Celtic Prayers, Blessings and Rituals for life events and occasions.The Liturgy of the Hours has a distinctly catholic feel to the structure, which comes as no surprise given the strong identification of the Celtic (particularly Irish) with ritual and liturgical forms of Christianity.The three portions of daily prayer lifted out of the particular days, appearing at the front of the section, are the Magnificat, the Our Father, and the Hail Mary (prayers that are far more general than the Celtic community).Each day then proceeds with brief prayer rituals for the morning (Lauds), the mid-day (Nones and Angelus), and the night (Compline).These include blessings of self, the world, and God, periods of silence, periods of petition and prayers of reverence.

The section for special blessings and occasions includes blessings for babies, children and grandchildren, blessings for friends, those departing on journeys, meals, and even a houseblessing.There are prayers for important times in life -- birth, death, sickness, wedding and engagements, as well as prayers tied to the liturgical seasons (Lent, Advent, etc.).There are also special sections for saints, particularly those of note in the Celtic community, such as Patrick, Brigit, Columbanus, Colm Cille, and more general prayer for groups ('prayer to the vibrant women of Celtic lore').

There is a useful glossary of terms at the end of the book, including liturgical and religious terms as well as Celtic words and terms.

Fitzgerald served as a parish priest in the Archdiocese of Omaha before retiring to Arizona, where he continued to serve in a priestly/chaplaincy manner even in his retirement community.Many of the prayers come from his own family background (which includes McCarthy, Garrahan and O'Bryne ancestry in addition to Fitzgeralds).

This is a wonderful, pocket-sized, useful resource for daily prayer for groups and individuals.It has a wonderful, vibrant spirit that combines the unique with the familiar.It is a blessing indeed.

Non-Denominational Inspiration!
With The Contemporary Celtic Prayer Book, William John Fitzgerald has accomplished an amazing and sensitive feat of balance: he has created a spiritual celebration that crosses denominational borders. This book is atrue celebration of the Celtic spirit, regardless of specificdenominational upbringing.

There are prayers and inspirations for everyoccasion, from the every day to life-changing events.I bought this bookfor the wonderful "Prayer to the Vibrant Women of Celtic Lore" -but I quickly fell in love with the rest of it.

(excerpted from my review for The Irish News and used with persmission) ... Read more

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Best of the Best
I have been a fan of Joyce Rupp for years.This book, tastefully done, gorgeously illustrated, and written with Joyce's customary wisdom arrived in my life at just the right moment.To say it was key to my recovery from my son's death does not do it justice.I recommend it highly to anyone recently, or not so recently, bereaved as essential reading.I intend to keep an extra copy as a gift for the next person I know experiencing a loss.

Your Sorrow Is My Sorrow
Excellent service.Book is awesome revelation of Mary's journey of sorrows as Christ's Mother. Profoundly moving and spiritually sound

Great book for small groups.
My prayer group chose this book for reflection and discussion and we all feel that it is a wonderful resource.Joyce Rupp manages to make Mary human, understandable and relatable in a reverent manner.Part of what drew us to this book was Joyce's inclusion of perspectives of the elders of her community so you have not just Joyce Rupp's view but those of other women she respects as well.

excellent condition
The quality of the book exceeded my expectation.Though this was second-hand, its condition was as if it were brand new.

An aid to prayer
This author was recommended to me by one of the sisters in the order. The book 'Your Sorrow is My Sorrow' I chose because I had a card with one of the poems on and it impressed me. I have not long started using the book but I find that the meditations, the poetry and the suggestions for using the ideas have enabled me to pray better and to relate the prayer to everyday life. It's not a book that will be read quickly, but it will be a companion for me on my spiritual journey for some time. ... Read more

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excellent resource for anyone dealing with dying
I have shared this book with countless numbers of those dealing with death and dying of a loved one for many, many years.The compassion, empathy and understanding of hurting hearts makes this book a treasure! ... Read more

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Well thought out, useful for my needs, excellent diction
I found Sr.Joyce's voice to be most pleasant to the ear.I was looking for material for a day of spiritual enrichment for my Stephen Ministry group. These tapes were so appropriate.Our ministers vary in both age and"transitional" phases.I first learned of Sr.Joyce's "downto earth" messages from the "Living Faith" booklet which Iread daily.I can't wait to read Sr's other books. ... Read more

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This delightful blessing is the perfect birthday gift for cherished friends and family members. Its twelve expressive verses, each accompanied by an evocative image, call to mind the many ways that God's sustaining and supportive care is present each day. With the touch of a poet, Joyce Rupp calls forth a spirit of gratitude and wonder for the gift of being alive. With content appropriate for any depth of relationship, this booklet has a page for personal inscription and makes a thoughtful present for the person who seems to have everything. ... Read more

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I Open to you:Chant
THIS IS A GREAT CONNECTION TO GOD ! I LOVED IT AND PURCHASED SEVERAL FOR FRIENDS. JOYCE IS A BLESSING FOR US ALL..I SO HOPE THERE ARE MORE CDS TO COME FROM THIS GREAT WOMAN OF OUR TIME. ... Read more

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Wonderful book!
This is a wonderful book. I highly recommend getting the meditation cd that is available with the same title. This is my second experience with this author. She is wonderful. Her voice is clear and even, very nice to listen to at night. The book and cd go very well together. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Joyce Rupp, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 2263 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by National Catholic Reporter on February 19, 2010. The length of the article is 682 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Open my eyes to what's important: our state of consciousness gels blurred by the incredible pace of life as we hurry through days.(Opinion & ARTS)(Viewpoint essay)
Author: Joyce Rupp
Publication: National Catholic Reporter (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 19, 2010
Publisher: National Catholic Reporter
Volume: 46Issue: 9Page: 13(1)

Article Type: Viewpoint essay

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