Orisons

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104 Christian transformation cards with commentaries ’Orisons’ is the old English medieval word for prayer, from ‘orare’ to speak and ‘oracle’, the means by which God speaks. Oriso ns presents 104 picture cards and commentaries, and prompts people to make connections with what is happening in their lives and how the Holy Spirit may be guiding them. It uses the various characters, events and values of the bible and Christian faith to develop wisdom and discipleship in participants. The simple act of drawing a card, reading its commentary and pausing to reflect can stimulate and inspire fresh thinking on all the thorny issues confronting us in our daily lives. ‘Building on the traditions of the saints, the stories of the scriptures and the imagination of the participant, Martin Henwood offers much to draw us into the mystery, and a structure of thought to make us agents of social change’ Rev Dr Samuel Wells, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London ‘These colourful, thought-provoking, multi-layered cards and commentaries help make wiser disciples of us all’ David Knight, spiritual healthcare adviser A pack of 104 cards Published: Eye (July 2018) ISBN: 9781785630897 Show more