Embrace the Sacred Feminine with Christine Valters Paintner What does it mean to "birth the holy" you might ask? Regardless of your gender or your physical capacity to bear children, everyone is born with the capacity and call to bring awareness of the sacred presence more fully into the world. One of Mary’s prime identities is as bearer of God, pregnant with the holy, called to bring the divine into physical presence. We can call upon her as we discern how we are invited to do the same. In Birthing the Holy, Christine Valters Paintner invites you to take a personal retreat to help you discover your own sacred feminity. Each day will take a look at a different Marian title to nurture your spiritual growth, help you feel more alive, and see the vibrancy in your day-to-day. Reflect on the heart of Mary through: a thirty-day personal retreat a series of novenas visio divina exercises Explore Titles for Mary, such as: Virgin: She Who Is Whole unto Herself Vessel of Grace: She Who Is the Alchemical Container Queen of Peace: She Who Blesses Reconciliation Tree of Life: She Who Roots Down and Reaches Out More Titles by Christine Valters Paintner The Soul’s Slow Ripening For those exploring an alternate way of discerning a spiritual path—one which honors the moment-by-moment invitations and the soul’s seasonal rhythms—will discover that this book will help you become more aligned with creativity and wholeness. The Artist’s Rule Explore the ways that contemplative practice and creative expression can nourish one another. Artists of all kinds will discover how traditions of Benedictine, Celtic, and desert spirituality can offer new sources of inspiration for your work. Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire In each chapter, the author offers her reflections on the Christian and spiritual significance of the element, along with various concrete practices and reflection questions that the reader can employ to meet God through that element. Earth, Our Original Monastery You are invited both to be more gentle with yourself and the difficulties we face each day as well as to challenge yourself to reach past your carefully constructed plans and meet God beyond the current edges of your life.
✔ Author(s): Christine Valters Paintner,Kreg Yingst
✔ Title: Birthing the Holy: Wisdom from Mary to Nurture Creativity and Renewal
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (53 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1932057277
✔ ISBN-13: 9781932057270
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Birthing the Holy by Christine Valters Paintner
Beata Shepard
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Elaine Leonard
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Rosa Bax
The depth of character development was astounding. I felt like I knew each person intimately, understanding their hopes, fears, and dreams. It made the story so much more meaningful.
