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A Bowl of Perfect Light: Stories of Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Repairing the World
All of us face an unknown future sensing we are in over our heads. Where will we find respite and repair for our broken relationships? Our Trauma? We are short on resources, connections, and the energy to cope.
We hope for God’s presence and abiding justice, forgiveness, and peace that binds us together as the beloved children of our God.
In that hope and as we stand facing a difficult, even fearful, future, there are steps and practices for the journey that can help us. And there are stories that show us the way.
Through scripture and stories from diverse traditions including the gospel narratives, Jewish midrash, Hassidic tales, Native American oral traditions, and others, theologian Megan McKenna presents insights on–and practices in–forgiveness, reconciliation, restorative justice, healing from trauma, and participation in “repairing the world.”
Each chapter includes reflections, practices, and questions making A Bowl of Perfect Light a helpful resource for journaling or group discussion.
We hope for God’s presence and abiding justice, forgiveness, and peace that binds us together as the beloved children of our God.
In that hope and as we stand facing a difficult, even fearful, future, there are steps and practices for the journey that can help us. And there are stories that show us the way.
Through scripture and stories from diverse traditions including the gospel narratives, Jewish midrash, Hassidic tales, Native American oral traditions, and others, theologian Megan McKenna presents insights on–and practices in–forgiveness, reconciliation, restorative justice, healing from trauma, and participation in “repairing the world.”
Each chapter includes reflections, practices, and questions making A Bowl of Perfect Light a helpful resource for journaling or group discussion.
272 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2024
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April 28, 2025
I am sad to say I did not enjoy this book. While I imagine the author may be a wonderful retreat leader, she is not good with the written word.The best parts of the book were when she quoted other people's words. She also seemed to take a lot of liberty in interpreting scripture and church teaching ( this coming from someone who is not a conservative or fundamentalist) I was sadly disappointed and even feel badly for sharing these thoughts but I just didn't not find the writer to be a talented author.
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