We have finally come to the close of 2020, a harsh and stressful year.
Daily-updated death tolls, steep political divisions, burdensome social distancing…. The list goes on and on.
It calls to mind the immortal words of Thomas Payne, written in 1776: “These are the times that try men’s souls.”
To help us deal with these trying times, for the December members-only podcast, I turned to a dear friend, Father Edward Beck, who is a Roman Catholic priest probably best known for his commentary on faith and religion for CNN.
He is also a best-selling author, and it is my great pleasure to announce that our December Book To Live By is:
Unlikely Ways Home: Real-Life Spiritual Detours by Edward L. Beck (*paid link).
This beautiful book reminds us that everyone is at the mercy of life events. Our control lies only with how we respond to them, and a well-tended spirit puts us in a position of strength.
Edward serves as a wonderful, observant storyteller sharing wide-ranging conversations with a dozen men and women who tell of painful experiences and the wisdom gained from them.
The individual stories are unique but familiar as the themes are universal, including addiction, death, infidelity, alienation, and sexuality.
You will gain insights into profound issues most of us grapple with: What does it mean to be “spiritual”? What role, if any, does institutional religion play in a spiritual journey? Is it ever too late to begin one?
Unlikely Ways Home (*paid link) paints pictures of inspiring journeys from darkness into light. They bring comfort and hope in these troubled days.
Wishing you a peaceful and bountiful 2021,
Debbie
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