Street Wisdom: Connecting with God in Everyday Life - Softcover

Holtz, Albert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158595294X ISBN 13: 9781585952946

Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications, 2003

Synopsis

You are invited to stroll along the streets of downtown Newark, New Jersey, with Father Al Holtz as he uncovers the presence of God therein. A Muslim meditating on a busy sidewalk; the mysterious offerings of a local botanica; the comings and goings of harried executives; the events of September 11, 2001; all provide an opportunity to reflect on the varied ways God is at work in our lives. The underlying theme in his reflections is how to balance our desire to be in control with the gospel's call to risk everything and let God be in charge. Father Al finds beauty and hope in the people and events he encounters, whether at a street fair, wandering past an excavation site, waiting for a drawbridge to come down, or visiting the performing arts center. He deftly applies the insights of St. Benedict and other monastic writers to his observations and meditations, and provides reflection questions at the end of each chapter. Beautifully and thoughtfully written, spiritually rich, this book will delight and inspire all who long to connect with God in their everyday lives.

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Review:

"Every other day I step out the front door of my monastery onto a busy sidewalk in downtown Newark, New Jersey, to go for a brisk stroll. During these one-hour periods the Lord often speaks to me in unexpected places and through some very unlikely people."

About this edition

• Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 158595294X
• ISBN 13: 9781585952946
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 98