Ancient Christian Devotional: Lectionary Cycle a
Paperback 2007-04-11
All too often, modern devotionals overlook the great riches of Christian spirituality found in the writings of the ancient Church Fathers. This book makes these timelessly relevant texts available to a modern readership. Drink deeply of the insights of Ambrose, Hilary, John Chrysostom, and a host of others in these weekly readings, following the lectionary cycle. 293 pages, from IVP.
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"To search the sacred Scripture is very good and most profitable for the soul. For, 'like a tree which is planted near the running waters,' so does the soul watered by sacred Scripture also grow hearty and bear fruit in due season," writes John of Damascus inOrthodox Faith (4.17).By helping us to read holy writings with ancient eyes, the church fathers help us drink deeply from the only water that can give us true life. This guide to prayer and reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church fathers as found in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture with a simple structure for daily or weekly reading and prayer. There are fifty-two weeks of readings following the weekly lectionary cycle A. You can read through them in order or by thematic interest. Each day you will also find a simple opening and closing prayer drawn from the prayers and hymns of the ancient church.Come and find the deep nourishment God offers through the insights of this "cloud of witnesses"--the ancient church fathers.
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All too often, modern devotionals overlook the great riches of Christian spirituality found in the writings of the ancient Church Fathers. This book makes these timelessly relevant texts available to a modern readership. Drink deeply of the insights of Ambrose, Hilary, John Chrysostom, and a host of others in these weekly readings, following the lectionary cycle. 293 pages, from IVP.
Publisher Description
"To search the sacred Scripture is very good and most profitable for the soul. For, 'like a tree which is planted near the running waters,' so does the soul watered by sacred Scripture also grow hearty and bear fruit in due season," writes John of Damascus inOrthodox Faith (4.17).By helping us to read holy writings with ancient eyes, the church fathers help us drink deeply from the only water that can give us true life. This guide to prayer and reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church fathers as found in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture with a simple structure for daily or weekly reading and prayer. There are fifty-two weeks of readings following the weekly lectionary cycle A. You can read through them in order or by thematic interest. Each day you will also find a simple opening and closing prayer drawn from the prayers and hymns of the ancient church.Come and find the deep nourishment God offers through the insights of this "cloud of witnesses"--the ancient church fathers.