{"title":"Laurentia Johns","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurentia Johns offers thoughtful reflections that intertwine spiritual wisdom with practical guidance, inviting readers to explore themes of renewal, mindfulness, and inner peace. Her works often focus on the rhythms of the Christian year, gently encouraging a deeper engagement with personal and spiritual wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking inspiration for Lent and beyond will appreciate her contemplative style, which nurtures both heart and mind. Through her insightful writing, Laurentia Johns provides a supportive companion for those on a journey towards greater balance and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-way-of-benedict-eight-blessings-for-lent-by-laurentia-johns-9780281075812","title":"The Way of Benedict: Eight Blessings for Lent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rule of St Benedict, written for monks in the sixth century, continues to hold an extraordinary appeal to people in our day. It offers a balanced approach to seeking God and integrating prayer, work and relationships in a way that is more essential than ever in our stress-riven society. For St Benedict, the whole of life has a Lenten character; that is, it should be driven by the power of Easter which permeates every aspect of the day with the transforming power of Christ's resurrection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book aims to help readers engage directly with The Rule of St Benedict. The essential argument is that the Rule offers a way of accessing the transforming power of grace by following the Gospel in everyday life, and so is potentially a blessing for every Christian. While the centrality of Easter in the Rule makes the book ideal as a Lent book, it also means that \u003cem\u003eThe Way of Benedict\u003c\/em\u003e can serve as a guide to the wisdom of the Rule throughout the year. While not a commentary on the Rule, the book follows the shape of the Rule in the belief that this is integral to St Benedict's vision of holistic living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471849439468,"sku":"9780281075812","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780281075812-the-way-of-benedict-eight-blessings-for-lent.jpg?v=1775259651"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laurentia-johns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}