In this imaginative and rich prayer resource, words and images come together powerfully to create a versatile collection of contemporary liturgies. These have made an impact at Greenbelt in the last few years, where the authors have created a 'sanctuary space' for reflective prayer using this material.The icon-like images of hands are inspired by biblical figures and sequences: Angel hands invite us to explore our calling to bring God's word into today's world,the hands of the Magi bearing gifts enable us to discern our own giftedness,Christ's hands as he faces his own death invite us to recognise the reality of living and dying and repair our relationships,a jester's hands celebrates the liberating effects of the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost.Fresh and strikingly relevant, these liturgies can be used for alternative worship, by individuals, prayer groups, by retreat and quiet day leaders looking for new material. In each liturgy there is a mono thumbnail of the image, which links to the CD colour images that can be projected on to a wall or printed for individual use.

Touching the Sacred and Ploughshares and First Fruits

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A book of great imagination and sensitivity, it offers a series of devotional reflections by Chris Thorpe looking intently on a number of simple yet poignant images of hands by Jake Lever. The latter are supplied on an accompanying CD so that they can be used for group or large scale work. The reflections are grouped around the liturgical calendar, Michaelmas – Angel hands, exploring our calling, Epiphany – Magi hands, discerning our giftedness, Holy Week – Christ hands, repairing our relationships, Pentecost – Jester hands, stretching our potential. Each includes a scripture reading, a reflection, and prayers. There is an encouragement to use music as well. But above all, it is the relationship of words and pictures that stirs the mind, embraces the heart, and fires the spirit with fresh perceptions and insights. This book and CD offer a rare resource and its gifts will be appreciated over and over again.

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