You Are My Friends: Gospel Reflections for Your Spiritual JourneySaint Teresa of Avila reminds us that prayer is an intimate conversation with a friend. This little book is designed to help with that conversation. The gospel passages begin the exchange. The reflections then leapfrog from the message of Jesus in the gospels to present-day concerns. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Sharing the Journey | 4 |
Hidden Treasure | 7 |
God Loves Stories | 9 |
A Joyful Life | 11 |
The Spirit of Wonder | 14 |
Gods Body Language | 16 |
Loving Ourselves | 19 |
Stress and Anxiety | 28 |
The Gift of Believing | 31 |
Christmas Spirit | 34 |
The Lords Prayer | 37 |
The Man Born Blind | 40 |
Vocation | 43 |
Prince of Peace | 46 |
Jesus the Christ | 49 |
Common terms and phrases
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