Brothers+

Serendipitously I came across “Subversive Spirituality”, a book by Eugene Peterson  sometime professor of  Theology at Regent College in Vancouver.  This little joyful surprise came about as I was searching my home library for a book to pass along to a friend as a token of appreciation for his helpfulness this past year.

This particular book I had not opened, probably due to the title and my preconceived opinion that I already knew what it was about.  Though I liked Peterson, I never got around to reading this particular book.   

In order to assure myself that it would be a gift that I would not be embarrassed to give, I decided to read a chapter or two and found myself smiling and feeling joyful.  The book  will be a source of inspiration and challenge to my friend.  I will buy another copy and re-read it next Advent to serve as a reminder to me as to what a Christian and a priest should expect and be.

You may have read other things from Peterson; he has been writing for over a quarter of a century.  I recall being challenged by some of his work in the past.  I commend this one to you at this season of the year.  In another post, you will find some excerpts.

SUBVERSIVE SPIRITUALITY  
Eugene B. Peterson, Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College
Vancouver, British Columbia
ISBN 0802842976                  Eerdmans 1997


Cheers!

Charles+