With the exquisite prose and poetry that has always graced her writing, Joyce Rupp mines the multiple meanings of important images in the Bible, in order to get us through our own rough moments.Included are: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, Jesus lost in the temple, Mary seeing Jesus carrying the cross, Mary at the foot of the cross, Mary receiving Jesus' dead body, and Jesus being laid in the tomb."

This popular classic introduced a hungry world to Rupp's unique brand of spiritual nourishment to help readers reflect upon and rejoice in the sacred, everyday world that is at once around and within. This 20th anniversary edition includes a new foreword that reveals retrospective insights. (Catholic)

Reflections, poems, prayers, and meditations help us to explore the relationship between the seasons of the earth and the seasons of our lives.

Catholic author Joyce Rupp guides readers toward a warmly personal understanding of Sophia, the feminine personification of wisdom. Rupp exploys visual metaphors for each chapter to reveal how Sophia guides us through the inner processes of spiritual growth.

Structured as a daily prayer guide for everyday use over six weeks, each day offers a thematic reflection, a guided meditation, an original prayer, a thoughtful question, and a related scripture quote. A built-in guide for small groups makes this the perfect resource for groups of all kinds as well as individuals.

Reissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You Home? remains an invaluable resource for professional caregivers and loved ones assisting someone on their final journey home. Accompanied by the experience and empathy of hospice educator Joyce Hutchison and the wisdom and inspiration of best-selling author Joyce Rupp, readers will discover the courage necessary to embrace the struggles and rewards of this final companionship.

This delightful blessing is the perfect birthday gift for cherished friends and family members. Its twelve expressive verses, each accompanied by an evocative image, call to mind the many ways that God's sustaining and supportive care is present each day. With the touch of a poet, Joyce Rupp calls forth a spirit of gratitude and wonder for the gift of being alive. With content appropriate for any depth of relationship, this booklet has a page for personal inscription and makes a thoughtful present for the person who seems to have everything.

Little Pieces of Light offers both courage and solace. It reaches into the human heart, encouraging the reader to approach painful, inner darkness as a help rather than a hindrance to personal growth. In a culture that pushes away darkness, this book carries a radical message: darkness is where one waits patiently for the stirrings of new life to develop. This revised volume offers additional chapters as well as a study guide and prayers for personal reflection reminding the reader that there is a strong light within the self and within others that will serve as a comfort and guide...

Joyce Rupp presents a collection of daily meditations drawn from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu & other sources, offering wisdom & insight about the God who is beyond all names.