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Love Holds You: Poems and Devotions for Times of Uncertainty
Love Holds You is a collection of poetry and devotions from beloved author Christine Valters Paintner.
Amid the daily grind, the pain and loss, the fears and doubts, you can lose sight of the firm bedrock of love beneath your feet. Christine weaves together reflections from her own life with her signature poems, encouraging you to find your own new path forward as you start to see the beauty and wonder all around you.
As Christine reflects on the moments and events that shaped her, she invites you
A compassionate and experienced retreat leader, Christine has cultivated a following of artists, poets, and spiritual seekers through her Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery and global community based in Ireland. Love Holds You is an excellent gift for friends during times of loss, life transition, or uncertainty, or simply a gift for yourself.
Amid the daily grind, the pain and loss, the fears and doubts, you can lose sight of the firm bedrock of love beneath your feet. Christine weaves together reflections from her own life with her signature poems, encouraging you to find your own new path forward as you start to see the beauty and wonder all around you.
As Christine reflects on the moments and events that shaped her, she invites you
A compassionate and experienced retreat leader, Christine has cultivated a following of artists, poets, and spiritual seekers through her Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery and global community based in Ireland. Love Holds You is an excellent gift for friends during times of loss, life transition, or uncertainty, or simply a gift for yourself.
- GenresPoetry
176 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2023
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About the author
Christine Valters Paintner
30 books142 followersChristine Valters Paintner, PhD is the online Abbess at AbbeyoftheArts.com, a virtual monastery and global community. She is the author of over 20 books on contemplative practice and creative expression including three collections of poetry. She lives in Galway, Ireland where she leads online retreats with her husband John. Christine is a Benedictine oblate, living out her commitment as a monk in the world.
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July 11, 2023
I finished this beautiful book in my garden, while watching the hummingbirds, black capped chickadees, and butterflies flutter about. Each poem seemed to remind me that my purpose here on earth is to love, to see God in all creation, and to be a loving presence to others. Like all her books, her words are rich and powerful, speaking to me as if coming straight from the heart of God.
September 18, 2024
How to Pray:
“Attune your ears to the murmurs
Of bugs and birds, whispers
Of seeds carried on the breeze…”
I love the way Christine breathes life into the imagery of poetry. So many beautiful collections here, symbolizing everything from gratitude to grief.
In a Dark Time:
“When you proclaim who caused this,
I ask you to pause, rest in the dark silence
First before your contort your words
To fill the hallowed-out spaces,
Remember the soil will one day
Receive you back too.”
“Attune your ears to the murmurs
Of bugs and birds, whispers
Of seeds carried on the breeze…”
I love the way Christine breathes life into the imagery of poetry. So many beautiful collections here, symbolizing everything from gratitude to grief.
In a Dark Time:
“When you proclaim who caused this,
I ask you to pause, rest in the dark silence
First before your contort your words
To fill the hallowed-out spaces,
Remember the soil will one day
Receive you back too.”
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