There are many books that explore actual, physical, sacred space and pilgrimage sites. This is a different kind of book. It introduces seven traditional ‘sacred spaces’ but then leads readers into a deeper reflection on what such ‘sacred space’ means in our own lives and experience.

The various sacred spaces explored are: the Celtic Cross; the infinite knot; hilltops; wells and springs; causeways and bridges; thresholds and burial grounds; and boundaries. In each chapter, the author introduces a ‘sacred space’ as the main theme and then illustrates this by associating it with a particular stage of life and a particular sacramental experience. The ideas are then brought together by means of a scripture story.

MARGARET SILF is a writer and retreat leader. She has been trained by the Jesuits in accompanying people in prayer and is author of the highly acclaimed Landmarks: An Ignatian Journey and Taste and See: Adventuring into Prayer (both for DLT) as well as 100 Wisdom Stories, On Prayer and On Making Choices (all for Lion). She has been described by The Tablet as ‘one of the most talented spiritual writers’.

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ISBN: 9780745951867
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: Lion Hudson - published 22/04/2005
Format: Paperback 160pp