Books

A collection of short quotes, aphorisms and words of wisdom, suitable for preachers, teachers, writers as well as for personal and group meditation. They are gathered around several themes relating to the practice of Christian meditation - peace,...

A striking book of contemporary spirituality based on the medieval writings of a woman ahead of her time, Julian of Norwich. An anchorite who lived in a monastic cell attached to a parish church, she found inspiration in the simple domestic detail...

99 double page spreads, illustrated with graphics and interactive boxes for checking your progress, offer a series of activities that aim to broaden your spiritual horizons. Activities range from gazing at the night sky, planting a tree, feeling the...

The Oxford Movement sprang into life in the 1830s in reaction to the liberalisation of theology and in response to freedoms for Catholics in society. It was an opportunity for Anglicans to promote Catholic theology in the Church of England. Here the...

An introduction to the practice of Christian meditation, this book offers a twelve step programme in learning meditative prayer.

The fourth century European saint, John Cassian, has been honoured for over 1600 years by the universal church as one of the greatest of early monastic writers. His two great works, the Institutes and the Conferences, set out a vision for western...

A book of cartoons, written by a web editor and former church and community youth worker who has earned international fame not only as a cartoon commentator on the state of the Church (local and universal), but also as a regular cartoonist on the...

A volume of remarkable spiritual wisdom and insight, as fresh and relevant for today as when they were first written.

Austin Farrer was part of the mid-20th century group of 'Oxford Christians', which included C S Lewis, J R R Tolkien, and Dorothy Sayers. He believed that after all the argument, analysis and sifting of evidence, the purpose of theology was to show...

A companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and pressures of contemporary society. It addresses issues which often remain unspoken, inviting dialogue, reflection,...