Experiencing God In The Ordinary

Experiencing God in the Ordinary

2021 Illumination Book Awards, Silver Medal: TheologyGods presence is not out there but right here.We tend to look for God in dramatic or miraculous moments, but such expectations can blind us to Gods ongoing presence. What if God is already with us, in the life we have this moment? When we experience ordinary but meaningful events, such as our first love or a favorite novel, we are in fact encountering Gods presence. As we learn to notice spiritual movement within and around us, we can recognize the many facets of Gods love that touch us daily.As a priest and spiritual director of many decades, my driving desire is for people to experience Gods limitless love for them and to recognize it when it emerges in what they consider just ordinary life happenings and conversations.-William A. Barry, SJWhether we are in pain or crisis, questioning if we are really worthy of Gods attention, or are simply wondering why God would be in the mundane details of our lives, Experiencing God in the Ordinary can nurture our hope-that God is always present and can be found in an ordinary day. Complete with personal stories and various suggestions for prayer and meditation, this book is perfect for devotional reading, retreat, or small-group discussion.