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Book SynopsisBrings together two short books that the founder of the Taize Community had completed just before his violent death in August 2005. This title reflects on some of the events and people that influenced his life and calling, and on some of the steps taken at Taize over the years to create signs of reconciliation amidst the divisions of humanity.
Trade Review'A wide circle of people will welcome this book which brings together two short publication which the author had written before his tragic death...Well worth keeping in hand for one's private devotions.' Samuel Poyntz, Church of Ireland Gazette, January 2007 -- Samuel Poyntz
'The great goodness of this saintly man shines through in this little book'. -- Anthony Redmond, The Irish Catholic, January 07
"The collection is aptly named for throughout the book is the constant theme of hope born out of the transforming power of forgiveness and reconciliation." Reviewed by Janet Echols in Expository Times, 2008
''A Path of Hope- Last Writings of Brother Roger is, as the title suggests, full of hope, light and encouragement.'' ''A book for all those who have found peace and solace through Taize.'' Avril Bottoms, Methodist Recorder, August 2008
Table of Contents1. A Glimmer of Happiness; - God wants happiness for us; - the wonder of a joy; - happy the simple in heart; - the simplicity of a child's heart; - a life of communion in God; - mystery of communion; - a future of peace; 2. Praying in Slence of Heart - One Hundred Prayers; - nothing is more responsible than praying; - to whom else should we go, other than you?; - a contemplative way of looking; - surrendering oneself to God; - he accompanies us; 3. Unfinished letter.
