Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems and Reflections for Every Season

by Joyce Rupp

This perennial bestseller is now available in a tenth-anniversary edition that showcases Joyce Rupp's poems, a new preface by the author, and a new design.Joyce Rupp's characteristic creativity and reverence for the Divine are on full display in this collection of prayer resources for birthdays, holidays, holy days, transitions, and many other occasions, helping readers enter more deeply and reflectively into the liturgical and seasonal celebrations of their lives.Ideal for personal use, or as a gift for loved ones celebrating a landmark occasion, this enduring spiritual classic is an invaluable resource for ministers, spiritual directors, and lay leaders alike, who turn to its prayers, reflections, and rituals for personal and communal occasions both "ordinary" and profound.

Genres: Poetry, Spirituality, Prayer, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1999

About the author

Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, a spiritual "midwife," and retreat and conference speaker. She has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Joyce has a B.A. in English, a M.R.E. in Religious Education, and a M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology. She is a member of the Servites (Servants of Mary) community and was a volunteer for Hospice for fifteen years. She currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa. A list of Joyce's works can be found in the left column of this page. Click on the book title to find out more information about that title.

Reviews

[Bonnie Westmark · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful book! I treated myself to a little bit each day during my summer of Rupp. The poems and prayers were beautiful and healing. This book was a silent retreat, a sacred time spent with God. I savored every page.

[Michelle Hansendaberkow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent

[Rev. Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book throughout the year and it was a rich, thoughtful resource for my personal reflection.

[LeAnn Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of rituals, prayers, etc. is one I have about worn out. It follows the seasons of the "church year" but includes things like Valentine's Day and such. It has a wonderful blessing for the dying, a prayer (with movement)for greeting the day, and a whole lot of great stuff. I honestly love everything of Joyce Rupp's that she has written. In fact, I actually own most of her books.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best gifts I ever received. I use this for group activities when I am leading study groups - and for my own personal growth.

[Isa Rive · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful creative prayer resource