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Holding on to Hope: The Journey Beyond Darkness
Book by Hermes, Kathryn J.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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March 23, 2011
Throughout this book, which I will be rereading (after I share it with two very good friends who, I think, need its message at least as much as I do), Sister Kathryn relates in such a gentle way. I read this book more slowly than I'm usually inclined to--though not as slowly as I should have, I think--and its message is still sinking into me.
Each chapter includes five sections--Imaging, Contemplation, Exploring, Listening, and Inner Healing. Through them, the reader is led down a path. I'm not sure how personal this path is...it felt, to me, like what I needed was to remember that hope is always available, if only I'll reach out to it--or rather, to Him.
It's very based on scripture, but it took an approach that, without the gentleness involved, I think I would have rolled my eyes at and walked away from. Sister Kathryn relates to Jesus in such a personal way that I couldn't help but feel pulled in, desiring to know this man the way she seemed to. She made me want to sit in his presence and even put my book down. (Not even my husband gets that very often!)
Whether you face a struggle with depression or just find yourself feeling rather adrift, I'd recommend this book. I don't feel that I'm doing it any justice with this summary of it, but I do think it's a wonderful resource.
Each chapter includes five sections--Imaging, Contemplation, Exploring, Listening, and Inner Healing. Through them, the reader is led down a path. I'm not sure how personal this path is...it felt, to me, like what I needed was to remember that hope is always available, if only I'll reach out to it--or rather, to Him.
It's very based on scripture, but it took an approach that, without the gentleness involved, I think I would have rolled my eyes at and walked away from. Sister Kathryn relates to Jesus in such a personal way that I couldn't help but feel pulled in, desiring to know this man the way she seemed to. She made me want to sit in his presence and even put my book down. (Not even my husband gets that very often!)
Whether you face a struggle with depression or just find yourself feeling rather adrift, I'd recommend this book. I don't feel that I'm doing it any justice with this summary of it, but I do think it's a wonderful resource.
May 31, 2019
I probably should have written a review a while ago, but I read this book in the midst of my battle with depression and it helped me so much to see that there is hope. It helped me heal spiritually. What is so great about this book is how real it is and how it relays the message that depression does not make you any less of a Catholic, but is another cross to bear on your journey. Would recommend this book to anyone.
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