Prayers to Sophia: Deepening Our Relationship With Holy Wisdom

by Joyce Rupp

With many prayers straight from the personal journals of Joyce Rupp, Prayers to Sophia aids readers in reaching new spiritual depths through the exploration of feminine images of the Divine. Vulnerable and instructive in equal amounts, this book of meditative prayers offers fifty entries that include a verse from biblical wisdom literature and conversation starters for women's book groups.

This book serves as a companion to Joyce Rupp's The Star in My Heart .

Genres: Spirituality, Prayer, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

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

[Doris Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book caught my attention. First of all, I knew the author. Then she states that Sophia is the feminine part of God. It is nice to think He also has a feminine side. Then Ms. Rupp writes 50 poems calling upon Sophia to help us through out daily lives. I especially liked "Befriending My Aging." It relates the creaks and groans of aging but prays that Sophia will help to accept them and embrace them. She also has many wonderful poems about nature and the beauty of childhood. I thought her poetry was beautiful, so apt for what she wanted to express. I am not a great reader of poetry, but to me this book was exceptional.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never picked up a book by Joyce Rupp that I did not love. Her devotion to Sophia, embodiment of Wisdom, of the feminine divine, is touching and inspiring. Her offerings of personal vulnerability and probing questions for the reader deepen the beauty and power of this book.

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite daily devotional

I connected with Joyce Rupp's words in a way that I've not been able to do before. With gratitude... Thank you.

[EMMANUELLA OKOLO HART · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best soul reflecting book.

For soul search
Great for meditation
I'm happy for each day I read it my hope in God increases.
Great

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed my life. I was introduced to Sophia and immediately fell in love.