Seasons of Grace, Reflections on the Orthodox Church Year

by Donna Farley

There is enormous tension between the desire to enter fully into the life of the Church and the many pressures of society and everyday life. We sometimes find ourselves walking a tight rope between what we think is the ideal of a holy life and the demands of our post-modern world. The beauty of the Church seasons is that they teach us how to balance our life. The Christian life is a whole life, an expansive life, a life in Christ-the one who gives Himself for the life of the world. Seasons of Grace is author Donna Farley's own view from the tightrope. These short yet thoughtful reflections, written in an insightful and sometimes humorous style, will help weave together the great feasts into the fabric of your life. Matushka Donna is a priest's wife, mother, and prolific writer. She is a published poet and science fiction writer.

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First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[Georgia · Rating 3 out of 5]

It gets better towards the end. What it does is to present before us our everyday behavior.
It is more description than a spiritual journey .

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn’t bring myself to finish this book. Too many antiquated cultural references and not enough reflection on the spiritual moments of the church calendar. About 2/3 of the way in, I threw the towel in. I tried to push myself to finish but I couldn’t justify this book anymore with so many other good books waiting to be read.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book, though it lacked a spiritual depth which it could have had. Some insights were deeper than others, but it also made a lot of pop culture references and parallels. This book would be particularly good for inquirers and catechumens.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely introduction to the Liturgical Year Calendar. Good for convert and cradle Orthodox alike. She gives good explanations for feasts, living liturgically, and so much. A light overview, so especially good for people who do not like reading "theology". Would definitely recommend.