Book description
In this collection of compelling personal stories and theological
reflections, noted spiritual guides Nancy Reeves and Bernadette Gasslein
team up to revitalize Catholic appreciation of the Eucharist as the
communal center of the faith. Each chapter is built around stories from
a variety of believers that guide readers to explore ten gifts received
through the Eucharist: 1. Transformation 2. Remembrance 3. Thanksgiving
4. Reconciliation 5. Healing 6. Nourishment 7. Guidance 8. Embrace 9.
Community 10. Celebration Each chapter concludes with the authors'
adaptation of a psalm, questions for personal reflection or discussion
in a small group, and a guided spiritual exercise. Nancy C. Reeves is
a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, spiritual director,
best-selling author, and published poet. She works extensively in the
areas of healing, transformation, and spiritual discernment. Reeves is
an adjunct faculty member at the University of Victoria and guest
lecturer at universities and colleges in Canada and the United States.
She has hosted workshops and retreats around the world and is the author
of eight books. In 2002, Nancy was the recipient of the Victoria YM/YWCA
Woman of Distinction Award-Health & Wellness category. She makes her
home in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Bernadette Gasslein is the
editor of Celebrate!, a Canadian liturgy magazine. She has been involved
in various liturgical and catechetical ministries, including four years
as a project specialist with the National Office of Religious Education
of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. She now leads workshops
around North America. Gasslein holds a license in sacred theology with
specialization in pastoral catechetics from the Institut Catholique de
Paris. She is coordinator of liturgical life at St. Charles Parish in
Edmonton, Alberta, where she and her husband live.
