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The Resilient Disciple: A Lenten Journey from Adversity to Maturity
The art of kintsugi (‘repairing with gold’) not only restores
cracked objects but makes them even more beautiful than before.
Alone on an 8-day retreat in the Egyptian desert, Justine Allain Chapman experienced first-hand the physical, spiritual and mental struggle many have endured before her. Our own desert experience may involve attending to challenges that come upon us suddenly – such as an illness or bereavement – or to difficult relationships or patterns of thinking that have long been draining us of life and joy.
A Lenten pilgrimage is testing. We have to search within ourselves for answers which lie hidden, to draw on each other’s strengths, to reflect deeply and to trust that we will be enabled to integrate our many experiences. But there is a ‘bright flame before us, a guiding star above’. And the God, who always calls us to love beyond ourselves, offers tender healing for our brokenness, longing that we may be consoled and renewed.
This vividly written book includes wide ranging prayers and scripture readings, along with guides to using the material with groups and in preaching and worship.
'Brings us to Easter with both a deeper sense of self and a deeper engagement with God.'
The Revd Dr Roger L Walton, President of the Methodist Conference 2016
Praise for Resilient
‘Pragmatic and compassionate . . . I wish I had read this book years ago.’ The Rt Revd Alan Wilson, Church Times
cracked objects but makes them even more beautiful than before.
Alone on an 8-day retreat in the Egyptian desert, Justine Allain Chapman experienced first-hand the physical, spiritual and mental struggle many have endured before her. Our own desert experience may involve attending to challenges that come upon us suddenly – such as an illness or bereavement – or to difficult relationships or patterns of thinking that have long been draining us of life and joy.
A Lenten pilgrimage is testing. We have to search within ourselves for answers which lie hidden, to draw on each other’s strengths, to reflect deeply and to trust that we will be enabled to integrate our many experiences. But there is a ‘bright flame before us, a guiding star above’. And the God, who always calls us to love beyond ourselves, offers tender healing for our brokenness, longing that we may be consoled and renewed.
This vividly written book includes wide ranging prayers and scripture readings, along with guides to using the material with groups and in preaching and worship.
'Brings us to Easter with both a deeper sense of self and a deeper engagement with God.'
The Revd Dr Roger L Walton, President of the Methodist Conference 2016
Praise for Resilient
‘Pragmatic and compassionate . . . I wish I had read this book years ago.’ The Rt Revd Alan Wilson, Church Times
176 pages, Paperback
Published November 15, 2018
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About the author
Justine Allain-Chapman
2 books1 followerJustine Penelope Heathcote Allain Chapman (née Chapman) is a British Anglican priest, academic, and former teacher.
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May 8, 2019
I found thus extremely helpful - both challenging and supportive, with plenty of food for thought but leaving enough room to manage it with a busy life. I am likely to use it for Lent again next year.
April 22, 2019
Friendly concise companion through Easter and Lent to fill you with knowledge and wisdom to strengthen your resilience and knowledge of such things in the Bible.
Good use for a psychological tool as well as a spiritual one.
Good use for a psychological tool as well as a spiritual one.
April 4, 2021
This is a thought-provoking, faith-building way to journey from Ash Wednesday as we journey from the sobering thought of our own mortality to the joyous celebration of our eternal life through the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. He is risen, and I am free!
April 5, 2021
I found this a very useful book in terms of a discussion of resilience and how to overcome adversity. It was especially relevant to read during this Lent when we were in lockdown and as a reflection on our experiences during the covid-19 pandemic.
April 4, 2021
Overall it was rather disappointing. There are some great ideas and resources, but it didn't really hold together very well, it felt very fragmented.
March 31, 2024
Uplifting
Easy read. Explains God, Jesus and Holy Spirit through life's experiences and how we come through more beautiful and resilient.
Easy read. Explains God, Jesus and Holy Spirit through life's experiences and how we come through more beautiful and resilient.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews