Seasons of the Spirit: Reflections on Finding God in Daily Life

by E. Jane Rutter

Overview

Move your prayer life to a deeper level with these faith-filled, inspiring reflections. In Seasons of the Spirit, Jane Rutter guides you gently through the rhythms of the church’s liturgical seasons including Advent, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. She finds the “God moment” in the actions of daily life: a sports event, taking a walk, fixing cars, waiting in traffic jams, shopping, or canning salsa. Her conversational style reminds you of sharing a cup of coffee at a friend’s kitchen table.

Lifelong Catholics and new seekers alike will be touched by the simple beauty in these reflections. Find a sense of peace from spending a few moments each day with this book as your prayer guide. You will discover anew the wonder of creation and refresh your spirit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814638538
Publisher:	Liturgical Press
Publication date:	12/02/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	754 KB

About the Author

E. Jane Rutter directs the Stewardship Office for the Diocese of Jefferson City and writes a spiritual column for The Catholic Missourian. She is currently participating in the Master of Pastoral Studies program at Catholic Theological Union. A Spanish speaker, she grew up in South America and is a past member of the board of directors of the International Catholic Stewardship Council. She and her husband David have three children.

Table of Contents

Advent

1 All Is New 12

2 Conference Planning 14

3 Club Stewardship vs. Church Stewardship 16

4 Unfailing Support 20

5 Comfort 22

6 Gratitude 24

7 Painting 26

8 Skipping Christmas 28

9 Mary's Walk 30

10 Best Friends 32

11 Ice and Candlelight 34

12 My Granddaughter 36

13 Gifts and Talents 39

14 Will He Know He Is Blessed? 42

15 Facing Mortality 45

16 Culture and Youth 47

17 Lightness 50

Lent

18 Entering Lent 53

19 Replenished 55

20 Signs 57

21 Soldier 59

22 Inspiration 62

23 Runaway Bunnies 64

24 Changing Expectations 67

25 Assumption 70

26 Lenten Peace 73

27 Humility 75

28 Clear Stars 78

29 Time to Reflect 80

30 Quality Time 82

31 Called Out of the Blue 85

32 Flexing for Christ 88

33 Steady in Christ 90

34 Walking Together 92

Easter

35 Easter Joy 95

36 Fear and Love 98

37 Apostolates and Ministries

38 Sophie's Diamond 104

39 Not Fearing 107

40 Riding It Out 109

41 Confirmation 111

Ordinary Time

42 Stillness 114

43 Stewardship 116

44 Giving 119

45 Mexico 122

46 Thanks 125

47 Grace 127

48 Consumerism 129

49 Following Christ 133

50 Temporal vs. Eternal 135

51 Serving God 138

52 Waiting for Conversion 141

53 Inspire Me 143

54 Asparagus 145

55 Highway Thoughts 148

56 Acts of Kindness 150

57 Blessings and Talents 153

58 Healing of Possessiveness 156

59 One Thousand Crowns 158

60 Respect 161

61 Spirit 164

62 Wind 166

63 Mother's Day 168

64 Boxes 171

65 Wonder 174

66 Twine 176

67 Hot Summer Days 179

68 Freedom 182

69 Economics of Food 185

70 Salsa Days 188

71 Special Graces 191

72 Talent 193

73 Home 196

74 Upside-Down Truth 198

75 Debt and Faith 200

76 Shrines 203

77 Stompin'Feet and Wooing Souls

78 Who Are We? 208

79 Take My Thoughts 210

Selected Bibliography 213

Editorial Reviews

“Whatever the seasons—be it Advent, Lent, Easter, or Ordinary Time—Jane Rutter is attentive to God’s Spirit moving in the events of everyday life and in the hearts of people. In Seasons of the Spirit we are given a window into God’s creative presence so active in our messy but beautiful world.”
Bishop Robert Morneau
Pastor of Resurrection Parish
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Green Bay

EBOOK COMMENTARY

"It is a joy to see that Jane Rutter is offering the results of her prayerful reflections to help us all as we progress through the liturgical year. I am certain that all who avail themselves of Seasons of the Spirit will be greatly rewarded with God's grace and peace."
Most Reverend John R. Gaydos
Bishop of Jefferson City


“Whatever the seasons—be it Advent, Lent, Easter, or Ordinary Time—Jane Rutter is attentive to God’s Spirit moving in the events of everyday life and in the hearts of people. In Seasons of the Spirit we are given a window into God’s creative presence so active in our messy but beautiful world.”
Bishop Robert Morneau
Pastor of Resurrection Parish
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Green Bay


"Jane Rutter in her book Seasons of the Spirit has beautifully captured how our souls are regenerated through the dailiness of our lives to resemble the spirit of Jesus Christ and identify with God's purpose. This book is a profound and transforming piece of literature! This book is life changing. A must read!"
"Women in God's Service" Bible Study Group


“Seasons of the Spirit touched me deeply. Jane opens doors that others may enter and in so doing, experience a sharing of the heart that is precious.”
Barb Dowding
Associate Chancellor
Archdiocese of Vancouver

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