A Bowl of Perfect Light
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 onâand practices inâforgiveness, reconciliation, restorative justice, healing from trauma, and participation in ârepairing the world.â
Each chapter includes reflections, practices, and questions making A Bowl of Perfect Light a helpful resource for journaling or group discussion.
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 Godâs 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.
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âMegan McKenna is one of the great Christian writers and practitioners of our time. As was the case with her beautiful new book, I never come away from reading her work without being shaken up, in the best way possible!â ê·James Martin, SJ, author, Learning to Pray
âMegan McKenna's A Bowl of Perfect Light is a feast of stories from a wealth of cultures! On every page, this premier storyteller amplifies the deep mystery âthat we live to give forgiveness, freedom, and the fullness of life toâ one another.â ê·Claudette Laverdiere, MM, former president, Maryknoll Sisters Congregation; author, On the Threshold of the Future
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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 onâand practices inâforgiveness, reconciliation, restorative justice, healing from trauma, and participation in ârepairing the world.â
Each chapter includes reflections, practices, and questions making A Bowl of Perfect Light a helpful resource for journaling or group discussion.
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 Godâs 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.
...
âMegan McKenna is one of the great Christian writers and practitioners of our time. As was the case with her beautiful new book, I never come away from reading her work without being shaken up, in the best way possible!â ê·James Martin, SJ, author, Learning to Pray
âMegan McKenna's A Bowl of Perfect Light is a feast of stories from a wealth of cultures! On every page, this premier storyteller amplifies the deep mystery âthat we live to give forgiveness, freedom, and the fullness of life toâ one another.â ê·Claudette Laverdiere, MM, former president, Maryknoll Sisters Congregation; author, On the Threshold of the Future
