Constant Hope Constant Hope: Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit Reflections and Meditations to Strengthen the Spirit

by Joyce Rupp

We are meant to be hope-filled people, says noted spiritual writer and Living Faith contributor Joyce Rupp, but how do we keep an enduring sense of hope in a society where divisiveness and hostility doggedly work against it? In this beautiful and profound book, Rupp helps us follow the only path that leads to real the path of building our relationship with the Holy One who dwells within us. Based on the seasons of the liturgical year, and suffused with real-life wisdom, Joyce Rupp s Constant Hope will be an invaluable companion on your journey of faith, leading you to the One who has been encouraging and wooing you to enter more fully into relationship, and helping you respond in hope and joy to the love that God constantly offers.

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2019

About the author

Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, a spiritual "midwife," and retreat and conference speaker. She has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Joyce has a B.A. in English, a M.R.E. in Religious Education, and a M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology. She is a member of the Servites (Servants of Mary) community and was a volunteer for Hospice for fifteen years. She currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa. A list of Joyce's works can be found in the left column of this page. Click on the book title to find out more information about that title.

Reviews

[Bonnie Westmark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the summer of Rupp. I couldn’t get enough of her books. This was a favorite. Each story and scripture passage spoke to me. This is the perfect book to practice lectio or to read before contemplative prayer. It helped me to regain hope to step back into my classroom and teach this week after a horrendous year last year. It gave me hope that things will be better this year and God is with me. My most profound take away is this quote, “The voice of God is often going toward where the greatest peace lies among the possible options.”

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In these times of COVID 19, Racism and Black Lives Matter and Climate crisis it is good to remember where our hope lies and that our hope is not in vain. Rupp uplifts our spirits with meditaitons based on solid hope in the God of our universe.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful book of reflections and thoughtful meditations.