Lent Books
Below are a selection of Lent Books available.If you know of other Lent books that you think other people would appreciate then please email the title and author by clicking here so that they can be added to this list.
Love Unknown: The Archbishop Of Canterbury's Lent Book 2012 by Ruth Burrows.
In this book Ruth Burrows distills the wisdom and experience gained from her life as a Carmelite nun into a vigorous, compelling presentation of what it means to be a Christian.
The Nail: Being part of the Passion by Stephen Cottrell
Key witnesses describe Christ's crucifixiion from theirpoints of view. Each character considers the part he or she played in hammering the nails into Jesus. Every reflection consists of a biblical reading, each character's own perspective on what wa happening and a short prayer. It is suggested that although this book is ideal for individual reflection it could also be used for group study or an innovative liturgy for Good Friday.
The Things He Carried by Stephen Cotterell
A journey to the cross - Meditations for Lent and Holy Week based on different things Jesus carried - the cross, a crown of thorns, a seamless robe, his follower's disappointments, the hopes ofGod, the sins of the world, our sorrows and a broken heart. Eash chapter ends with suggestions for a quiet time of reflection.
On Retreat: A Lenten Journey: The Mowbray lent Book 2012 by Andrew Walker
A resource for first timers and the more experienced. It is a journey of personal prayer throughout Lent. slowly integrating formal prayer times and the routine activities of daily living into a deeper encounter with God. Effective use of prayer time is explored, with the emphasis on practical suggestions and ideas including scripture and poetry, meditation, contemplation, journaling and intercession. it is a book which can equally be used by individuals or a group.
Lent for Everyone: Mark by Tom Wright
This is the third book in the series and for each day of Lent, there is a reading chosen from the Gospel designated for the year, plus a reflection by Tom Wright.
Barefoot Disciple by Stephen Cherry
Last year's Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book. This is the rediscovery of genuine, passionate humility as a healthy, life-giving and community-building virtue, capable of transforming our BSE (Blame Someone Else) society. In our celebrity-obsessed culture, humility is unfashionable and too often dismissed or confused with the cringing, false humility of Uriah Heep. Here the author shows that, when genuine humility is energised by real passion, fresh and exciting light is shone on the challenge of following Jesus Christ today and humility is rediscovered as a healthy, life-giving and community-building virtue.
God's Springtime by Joyce Huggett
Readings and Prayers for Lent
Approaching Easter by Jane Williams
This is a gentle, reflective book moving through Lent to Good Friday and Easter in which Jane Williams encourages the reader to make space for reflection. Different themes include power, love, fear, compassion and waiting. Each chapter is a combination of spiritual reflection, quotations from the Bible and other sources, and personal story. It is illustrated throughout with fine art.
Our Sound is our Wound: Contemplative Listening to a Noisy World by Lucy Winkett
This was a previous Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book and asks the question how do we listen for the voice of God in our own lives and how do we find our own voice?
The Way of the Cross: Travelling with Jesus by David Adam
This book follows the traditional pattern of fourteen stations and combines beautiful prayers with vivid illustrations.