{"product_id":"a-bowl-of-perfect-light-stories-of-forgiveness-reconciliation-and-repairing-the-world-9781626985896","title":"A Bowl of Perfect Light: Stories of Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Repairing the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll of us face an unknown future sensing we are in over our heads. Where will we find respite and repair for our broken relationships? Our Trauma? We are short on resources, connections, and the energy to cope.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe hope for God's presence and abiding justice, forgiveness, and peace that binds us together as the beloved children of our God.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn that hope and as we stand facing a difficult, even fearful, future, there are steps and practices for the journey that can help us. And there are stories that show us the way.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough scripture and stories from diverse traditions including the gospel narratives, Jewish midrash, Hassidic tales, Native American oral traditions, and others, theologian Megan McKenna presents insights on-and practices in-forgiveness, reconciliation, restorative justice, healing from trauma, and participation in \"repairing the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes reflections, practices, and questions making \u003ci\u003eA Bowl of Perfect Light\u003c\/i\u003e a helpful resource for journaling or group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegan McKenna\u003c\/b\u003e is a theologian and popular story teller, speaker, and writer. She leads retreats and workshops, and counsels communities facing violence, trauma, and struggles for justice. Her many books include\u003ci\u003e, And Morning Came: Scriptures of the Resurrection\u003c\/i\u003e (Sheed \u0026amp; Ward), and\u003ci\u003e Prophets: Words of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eRites of Justice: The Sacraments and Liturgy as Ethical Imperatives\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eNot Counting Women and Children\u003c\/i\u003e (all from Orbis).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Orbis Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50892824510738,"sku":"9781626985896","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a37bc9c1-2e27-45a2-8a66-65bef6af5800.jpg?v=1738207722","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-bowl-of-perfect-light-stories-of-forgiveness-reconciliation-and-repairing-the-world-9781626985896","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}