Stick with Love
Rejoicing in Every Tongue, Every Tribe, Every Nation: The Archbishop of York's Advent Book: Foreword by Stephen Cottrell
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SPCK Publishing
Published:21st Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection of reflections explores love's transformative power during Advent. Stick with Love invites readers to embrace community and justice.
In Stick with Love, Arun Arora presents a series of luminous daily readings that delve into the essence of love as depicted in the biblical narrative. Each reflection invites readers to explore the Church as a diverse community, encompassing individuals from every tribe and nation. By weaving together themes of racial justice, hospitality, and welcome, the book encourages a deeper understanding of how love can transform lives and communities.
The journey begins with meditations inspired by the prophetic voices of Isaiah and the revelatory messages of Revelation. Readers are guided through the stories of missionaries, martyrs, and mystics whose faith and courage illuminate the Advent season. Each reflection serves as a reminder of the vibrant tapestry of faith that exists within the global Church, fostering a sense of belonging and unity among believers.
As the reflections unfold, Stick with Love beautifully embodies the new community that Jesus offers. The insights shared by Arora resonate with wisdom and hope, making this collection not just a guide for Advent, but a call to action for love and justice in our daily lives. Through these thoughtful meditations, readers are encouraged to gather around the table of faith, preparing their hearts for the great feast that lies ahead.
"What a delight... a fascinating mix of characters whose stories bring to life the Way of Love to which Jesus calls us all." -- The Most Revd Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church on STICK WITH LOVE
"Full of storytelling, memoir and theological reflection... easy to read but packed with depth and insight, [Stick with Love] takes us on a journey in the inspirational company of the saints of God, from many parts of the world and periods of history. This is a wonderful Advent companion in the journey towards Christmas." -- Dr Paula R. Gooder, Canon Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, author and speaker on STICK WITH LOVE
"In a world where difference can be exploited for hate, injustice, violence and oppression, this book models how to stick with love. Using stories of people from throughout the world, Bishop Arun Arora beautifully embodies the new community that Jesus both offers and energises - a new community of justice, grace and hope. A must-read book for Advent for both individuals and groups." -- The Revd Professor David Wilkinson, Durham University on STICK WITH LOVE
"Bishop Arun leads us through Advent with his characteristic wisdom and insight. This is an exciting way of engaging with one of the most spiritually intense periods of the Church's year... a wonderful book.?" -- Canon Giles Fraser, Vicar of St Anne’s. Kew, journalist and broadcaster on STICK WITH LOVE
"Reading this was like spending an afternoon with Bishop Arun at the pub, where he warmly introduced me to some fascinating people who all had something unique to teach me about faith. Stick with Love encourages us to pull out the tent pegs of the Church and stretch the canvas to cover more people and invite them into the story of God. It is brimming with Advent hope." -- The Revd Jayne Manfredi, BBC Radio 4 ‘Thought for the Day’ contributor and broadcaster on STICK WITH LOVE
"A beautifully written Advent book, which brings its stories in an accessible but challenging way, carried by giants of faith, some of whom you'll know and some of whom you might be meeting for the first time... Bishop Arun gathers the beautifully diverse family of faith around the table to learn and reflect as we prepare for the great feast that is to come." -- Canon Kate Bottley, priest, journalist and presenter on STICK WITH LOVE
ISBN: 9780281089857
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128 pages