{"product_id":"finding-the-language-of-grace-9781399402712","title":"Finding the Language of Grace","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWell known for his appearances on TV and radio, as well as for his books \u003ci\u003eFinding Sanctuary\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinding Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e, Christopher Jamison once again shows his ability to communicate spiritual insights in an accessible way. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinding the Language of Grace: Rediscovering Transcendence\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the transcendent experiences of grace that we struggle to talk about in today's very business-like culture. Abbot Christopher shows how the ways we listen and speak, read and write can all be channels of grace. This is illustrated through books as diverse as the medieval legend of the Holy Grail, \u003ci\u003eSilence \u003c\/i\u003eby Japanese writer Shusaku Endo, the writings of Spanish mystics and the novels of Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson. The power and the pain of grace resonate throughout the book, offering a new perspective on healing the loneliness and mistrust experienced by many, as well as on the turbulence and political extremes of today's world. How do we restore trust? H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Jamison demonstrates brilliantly how poetry and literature, whether St Teresa of Avila or Marilynne Robinson, open for us a language of grace, transforming how we listen and speak, read and write. * Timothy Radcliffe OP *\u003cbr\u003eThis tender book is not only intellectually sound, but also deeply emotionally literate… You are in for a treat. * Baroness Sheila Hollins *\u003cbr\u003eAbbot Christopher’s gentle style and broad knowledge allow \u003ci\u003eFinding the Language of Grace \u003c\/i\u003eto serve as an approachable, practical companion in discovering how to articulate not only grace itself but the virtues that proceed from a deep understanding of grace in gratitude, deep love and most pertinently, hope. * Benedict Plimmer, Catholic Student Network *\u003cbr\u003eThis brainy outing offers worthwhile insights. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eIn this wide-ranging, accessible, and engaging work, [Jamison] explores the language of grace, which he believes to be in danger of dying out… [an] inspiring and energising book. * Church Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e Why transcendence? Why the language of grace? Language: a pathway to grace Language four way  \u003cb\u003e1 What is Grace?\u003c\/b\u003e Mistrust: graceless living Grace: trust restored 'Our minds are not our own' Reclaiming Our Minds  \u003cb\u003e2 Listening\u003c\/b\u003e What is language? Silence: Shusaka endo Listening to silence: contemplation Listening to words: discernment  \u003cb\u003e3 Speaking\u003c\/b\u003e The legend of not speaking Finding your voice Speaking with people along the road Jesus the storyteller Speaking well today  \u003cb\u003e4 Writing\u003c\/b\u003e What is writing? St John of the Cross: \u003ci\u003eThe Spiritual Canticle\u003c\/i\u003e St John of the Cross: \u003ci\u003eDark Night\u003c\/i\u003e St Teresa of Avila Being human, the way to the divine 'We do not write to be understood; we write to understand' (c. day lewis) writing exercises  \u003cb\u003e5 Reading\u003c\/b\u003e Ways of reading Reasons for reading Reading for grace Reading \u003ci\u003eGilead\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003e6 Reading the Situation\u003c\/b\u003e Language beyond words Glorious language The language of song Language that builds consensus Authenticity The Past The Future  \u003ci\u003eConclusion\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47836744581463,"sku":"9781399402712","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781399402712.jpg?v=1710381848","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/finding-the-language-of-grace-9781399402712","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}