This is the first in a series of books commissioned in consultation with John Sentamu. It can be described as "The Archbishop of York's Advent book". Its theme is overtly an Advent one, yet subsequent books will range over other biblical and seasonal topics.Paula Gooder provides a profoundly biblical guide to the season of Advent and we explore its central theme of waiting (something we are not good at in our modern culture) in the company of the biblical characters who feature prominently in the lectionary readings for the season: Abraham and Sarah who waited for a child, Isaiah and the prophets who waited for judgement and redemption, John the Baptist whose role was to wait in the wilderness until the prophecies he foretold were realised, Mary whose waiting began in pregnancy and continued as she stood at the foot of the cross. Arranged for daily reading, this offers an exquisite meditation on the spirituality of waiting - the active doing of nothing - as a way of enhancing our lives and bringing us closer to God.

Paula Gooder

The Meaning is in the Waiting

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Dedication

Foreword by the Archbishop of York

How to Use this Book

Introduction: A Reflection On Waiting

1. Abraham and Sarah, Our Ancestors in the Faith – Called to Wait

2. The Prophets – Waiting for the Day of the Lord

3. John the Baptist – Waiting Between the Times

4. Mary – A Lifetime of Waiting

Epilogue

A biblical guide to the season of Advent, helping readers explore its central theme of waiting in the company of the biblical characters who feature prominently in the lectionary readings for the season.

'A good antidote to our busy lives and the often hectic run up to Christmas.' 200811

DR PAULA GOODER is an honorary lecturer at the University of Birmingham, Canon Theologian at Birmingham Cathedral, a Reader in the Church of England and a member of General Synod.

From Paula Gooder, author of 'Body', comes a thoughtful Advent book which look at the spirit of the season of Advent.

'A good antidote to our busy lives and the often hectic run up to Christmas.'

"Bishops, clergy and lay ministers must read it, if not all at once, then as a regular form of 'spiritual reading' or in preparation for pastoral opportunities. Religious and lay people alike will find much to prompt and deepen reflection in this testimony to Archbishop Michael Ramsey. And it may even be - and this should cause us no surprise - that those who read it become a little more holy, a little more like him." Charles Miller, Fairacres Chronicle, Winter 2005, Vol.38, N°2.

Paula Gooder provides a profoundly biblical guide to the season of Advent, exploring its central theme of waiting in the company of the biblical characters who feature prominently in the lectionary readings for the season.

\["Looking for an in-depth Advent guide?","Paula Good explores what it means to wait for Christ","You'll see new dimensions to how Advent speaks into your life"\]

Barrie Cooke

So appropriate for Advent devotions

Patricia de Mowbray

Most inspiring and uplifting. Though am rereading several times it is also possible to focus on one chapter st s time, for instance in a discussion group. Thirdly it is written in such a way that anyone - regardless of religion - can understand the logic and message

The Meaning is in The Waiting

Karena Mulcock

Really helpful approach to Advent and laid out in a helpful way so that you can read small portions day by day yet not feel pressured by days and dates.

Meaning is in the Waiting

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