{"product_id":"a-bowl-of-perfect-light-stories-of-forgiveness-reconciliation-and-repairing-the-world-paperback","title":"A Bowl of Perfect Light: Stories of Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Repairing the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMegan McKenna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe hope for God's presence and abiding justice, forgiveness, and peace that binds us together as the beloved children of our God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough 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 on-and practices in-forgiveness, reconciliation, restorative justice, healing from trauma, and participation in \"repairing the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes reflections, practices, and questions making \u003ci\u003eA Bowl of Perfect Light\u003c\/i\u003e a helpful resource for journaling or group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSEPTEMBER \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Spirituality \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSELF-HELP \/ Personal Growth \/ General \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRELIGION \/ Ecumenism \u0026amp; Interfaith\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN 978-1-62698-589-6 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e240pp\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5-3\/8 x 8-1\/4 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e$24.00 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003esoftcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMegan McKenna is a theologian, story teller, and prolific author. She travels widely throughout the world, giving retreats, speaking, counseling communities who are facing violence, trauma, and struggles for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8.27 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42090366894215,"sku":"9781626985896","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/209f902e260714702c6d87584977ef82.webp?v=1732282331","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-bowl-of-perfect-light-stories-of-forgiveness-reconciliation-and-repairing-the-world-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}