Fragments of Your Ancient Name
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Discover a new name for God every day of the year with this inspiring devotional from bestselling spiritual writer Joyce Rupp.
In Fragments of Your Ancient Name, Joyce Rupp serves as a wise and compassionate guide, inviting readers into a deeper relationship with God through 365 sacred names drawn from the rich traditions of the world's spiritual heritage. Inspired by a poem by the German mystic Rainer Maria Rilke, this beloved daily devotional offers a yearlong journey of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Drawing from the Psalms, the Gospels, Sufi mystics, Hindu poetry, Native American spirituality, and contemporary writers, Rupp reveals the many ways people have encountered and named the Divine across cultures and centuries. Each day features a beautifully crafted ten-line poetic meditation centered on a unique name for God, followed by a simple prayer sentence to carry that sacred image into everyday life.
Among the many names for God explored throughout the year are:
- Wise and Faithful Guide
- Deepest Good
- Captain of My Heart
- Beloved Sculptor
- Friend of the Poor
- Intimate Companion
- Encourager of the Morning
- Rock of Safety
- Meaning of My Existence
- All-Powerful One
- Lord of Hosts
- Prince of Peace
Perfect for daily prayer, meditation, or spiritual direction, Fragments of Your Ancient Namehelps readers deepen their awareness of God's presence and expand their understanding of the Divine. Whether used as a personal devotional or given as a meaningful gift, this timeless classic invites readers to encounter God's boundless love in new and transformative ways.
Product Details
- Pages: 416
- Trim size: 5 x 7 inches
- ISBN: 978-1-932057-45-4
- Imprint: Sorin Books
Description
Discover a new name for God every day of the year with this inspiring devotional from bestselling spiritual writer Joyce Rupp.
In Fragments of Your Ancient Name, Joyce Rupp serves as a wise and compassionate guide, inviting readers into a deeper relationship with God through 365 sacred names drawn from the rich traditions of the world's spiritual heritage. Inspired by a poem by the German mystic Rainer Maria Rilke, this beloved daily devotional offers a yearlong journey of prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Drawing from the Psalms, the Gospels, Sufi mystics, Hindu poetry, Native American spirituality, and contemporary writers, Rupp reveals the many ways people have encountered and named the Divine across cultures and centuries. Each day features a beautifully crafted ten-line poetic meditation centered on a unique name for God, followed by a simple prayer sentence to carry that sacred image into everyday life.
Among the many names for God explored throughout the year are:
- Wise and Faithful Guide
- Deepest Good
- Captain of My Heart
- Beloved Sculptor
- Friend of the Poor
- Intimate Companion
- Encourager of the Morning
- Rock of Safety
- Meaning of My Existence
- All-Powerful One
- Lord of Hosts
- Prince of Peace
Perfect for daily prayer, meditation, or spiritual direction, Fragments of Your Ancient Namehelps readers deepen their awareness of God's presence and expand their understanding of the Divine. Whether used as a personal devotional or given as a meaningful gift, this timeless classic invites readers to encounter God's boundless love in new and transformative ways.
Product Details
- Pages: 416
- Trim size: 5 x 7 inches
- ISBN: 978-1-932057-45-4
- Imprint: Sorin Books
