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In their groundbreaking book Radical Hospitality: Benedict’s Way of Love, Lonni Collins Pratt and Fr. Daniel Homan share monastic wisdom and their own life experiences, encouraging all people to embrace the true meaning of hospitality, regardless of denomination or creed. This study guide provides the tools for deeper exploration of this classic work, including additional material from the Benedictine Rule, questions for discussion, and anecdotes from everyday life. Ideal for use in small groups or congregations, or by individuals on quiet days or personal retreats, this guide includes: *Key excerpts from each chapter of Radical Hospitality, and questions to prompt further reflection *Exercises that help an individual absorb a key theme and then start to act on that theme *Scriptures that will further illuminate the Biblical truths that undergird each chapter....
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In The Illumined Heart, Frederica Mathewes-Green encourages today's Christians to discover the ancient, timeless faith of the early church, exploring tools such as fasting, alms-giving, and prayer. Now, this study will enable individuals or groups to use The Illumined Heart in a group, Bible study, or retreat, thereby coming to a better understanding of the spiritual practices of the first Christian communities. Designed to be used by both teachers and students alike, this Companion Guide gives readers a key theme for each chapter, insightful quotations from the text, and reflection questions. Scriptures are also supplied which enable students to see the Biblical basis for the truths that The Illumined Heart presents. Learners seek deeper insights into the character and life of the early church, and the revitalization of their own spiritual practices. ...
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