This author delves into the depths of spiritual life, exploring the inner world of priesthood and the essence of Christian faith. Their writing is characterized by a reflective and contemplative nature, drawing from extensive experience in spiritual direction and pastoral ministry. Through their works, they offer readers profound insights into the spiritual journey, developing themes of faith and inner life with depth and warmth.
Enfolded in Christ helps priests develop a healthy spiritual life to sustain them through the demands of their calling. The author draws on extensive experience in pastoral supervision and spiritual direction to help priests cultivate spiritual practices that will nurture awareness of Christ, sustain holy living and foster personal well-being.
John-Francis Friendship spent twenty-five years as an Anglican Franciscan friar. Drawing on the whole breadth of monastic history and experience, he looks at core aspects of monastic and religious life and applies its practical wisdom for living well in today's world.
Daily Prayer and Divine Office offers a simple introduction to a scripture- based form of prayer used by clergy, Religious and some lay people as part of their spiritual discipline.
The Mystery of Faith explores the essentials of Christian belief and the ancient spiritual practices that enable us to live and flourish in the light of God's grace. John-Francis Friendship draws on the riches of the Christian tradition and his own experience of Religious life to introduce practices that guide our daily living as God's people.
How China Sees the World explores the roots of the growing Han nationalist group and the implications of Chinese hypernationalism for international relations.