{"product_id":"the-soul-of-a-pilgrim-eight-practices-for-the-journey-within-paperback","title":"The Soul of a Pilgrim: Eight Practices for the Journey Within - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristine Valters Paintner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe renowned author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center \u003ci\u003eAbbey of the Arts\u003c\/i\u003e, Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on a new kind of pilgrimage: an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim's way--from hearing the call to coming home--are accompanied by scripture stories of great biblical journeys and the author's unique and creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs she did in \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Rule\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEyes of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, Christine Valters Paintner once again helps readers travel to the frontiers of their souls to discover the hidden presence of God. In \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of a Pilgrim\u003c\/i\u003e, Paintner identifies eight stages of the pilgrim's way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the reader's inner \"wild edges.\" Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of the eight chapters offers reflections on the themes, a scripture story, an invitation to the practice of lectio divina, and a creative exploration through photography and writing.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristine Valters Paintner\u003c\/b\u003e is the online abbess for \u003ci\u003eAbbey of the Arts \u003c\/i\u003e(abbeyofthearts.com), a virtual monastery offering classes and resources on contemplative practice and creative expression. She holds a doctorate in Christian spirituality from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, and earned her professional status as a registered expressive arts consultant and educator from the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaintner is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEyes of the Heart;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWater, Wind, Earth, and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Artist's Rule\u003c\/i\u003e and is a columnist for the progressive Christian portal at \u003ci\u003ePatheos\u003c\/i\u003e. She leads pilgrimages in Ireland, Austria, and Germany, and online retreats at her website, living out her commitment as a Benedictine Oblate in Galway, Ireland, with her husband John.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.8 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53598328291635,"sku":"9781933495866","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/G0TAAnIOtJ9781933495866.webp?v=1782992042","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-soul-of-a-pilgrim-eight-practices-for-the-journey-within-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}