Show Me the Way
As my faithful readers already know, one of my resolutions for 2007 is to do new things. Unfortunately, the new things I have done so far this year have been incredibly underwhelming. (Yes, that’s a real word.) The only new thing I have done so far in February is to order books online… and I only did that because I had a gift card. My two books arrived today in a box that could have held a dozen more.
One of the books I ordered was “Show Me the Way: Daily Lenten Readings” by Henri Nouwen. That’s really all I know about the book, but since I have appreciated several of Nouwen’s other books, I have no doubt that this one will be meaningful as well. The reading for each day includes scripture, two meditations (selected from 15 of Nouwen’s 40 books), and prayer. For those who are not aware, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (a little over two weeks from now) and concludes on Easter Sunday.
Would you be interested in joining me on this Lenten journey? If you’re looking for a new spiritual practice to engage in during Lent, I invite you to buy “Show Me the Way” and read it while I do. I’d be interested in discussing the book with others who are reading it, but even if you decide not to join me, I may occasionally share my thoughts and reflections on it here and invite your response.
