Receiving Jesus

"If you are a long-time church-goer, eager for your faith to really come alive, a spiritual seeker who has never really felt connected to a faith community, or if you once were part of a church but have dropped out, here is a book that will help you find what matters most in the spiritual life. It's beautiful, personal, simple, practical, and understandable, and on top of that, it's honest, deep, and true. I've been looking for a book like this for years. I will recommend it every chance I get." Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration "Life is a spiritual adventure. Receiving Jesus: The Way of Love is a beautiful and harmoniously colorful piece of tapestry. Bishop Mariann brings different threads together to help the reader journey in search of, connecting with, or rekindling their own spiritual self. Each spiritual practice is a door that invites the reader to step into to a different space of self-discovery in the love of Jesus. What a wonderful adventure! Join her, yes you are invited!" The Rev. Canon Jess Reyes, Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real "Receiving Jesus is a beautifully written, simple yet deeply profound guide to the spiritual life. I was inspired, moved, challenged, and refreshed by its words. I highly recommend this book." Adam Hamilton, author of The Walk: Five Essential Practices for the Christian Spiritual Life

MARIANN EDGAR BUDDE is the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and serves as president of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation. Prior to this, she served as rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. She earned her masters in divinity and doctor of ministry degrees from Virginia Theological Seminary. The author of Gathering the Fragments: Preaching as Spiritual Practice, her sermons have been published in books and journals. She and her husband, Paul, have two adult sons. MARIANN EDGAR BUDDE es la novena obispa de la Dicesis Episcopal de Washington y sirve adems como presidenta de la Fundacin Protestante de la Catedral Episcopal, la cual supervisa los ministerios de la Catedral Nacional de Washington y las tres escuelas adjuntas a esta. Antes de su eleccin, Mariann sirvi por dieciocho aos como rectora de St. Johns Episcopal Church, en Minneapolis. Ella tiene un bachillerato en historia por la Universidad de Rochester, donde se gradu como magna cum laude. Ella tiene adems una Maestra en Divinidades y un Doctorado en Ministerio por el Seminario Teolgico de Virginia. Ella y su esposo Paul tienen dos hijos adultos: Amos y Patrick. Michael B. Curry, serves the Episcopal Church as its 27th Presiding Bishop. He was the Bishop of North Carolina from 2000 to 2015. He has had a national preaching and teaching ministry, has been featured on The Protestant Hour and Day 1, and is a frequent speaker at conferences around the country. He received honorary degrees from Sewanee and Yale. MICHAEL B. CURRY es el 27. Obispo Presidente y Primado de la Iglesia Episcopal. Antes de su eleccin en 2015, fue Obispo de Carolina del Norte y se desempe como prroco en Carolina del Norte, Ohio y Maryland. Curry es el autor de Cristianos locos: un llamado a seguir a Jess y las canciones que cant mi abuela.

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 To Turn: Pause, Listen, and Choose to Follow Jesus Chapter 2 To Learn: Reflect on Scripture Each Day, Especially on Jesus Life and Teachings Chapter 3 To Pray: To Dwell Intentionally with God Each Day Chapter 4 To Worship: Gather in Community Weekly to Thank, Praise, and Dwell with God Chapter 5 To Bless: Share Faith and Unselfishly Give and Serve Chapter 6 To Go: Cross Boundaries, Listen Deeply, and Live Like Jesus Chapter 7 To Bless: Receive the Gift of Gods Grace, Peace, and Restoration Epilogue Appendix The Way of Love Lectionary