Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith
Ebook
'Wonderful'
JUSTIN WELBY
'Tarry Awhile... is one of the most profound and beautifully written Lent books that I have ever read.'
CHURCH TIMES
Tarry here and watch with me . . . (Matt 26.38, KJV)
Tarrying is a Black Christian spiritual practice in which believers actively wait to experience the manifestation of God's presence. It answers yes to the question Jesus once asked his disciples: will you tarry here and watch with me? Whether in the vibrancy of music and singing, or in the hushed silence of the congregation, people of all ages anticipate an encounter with God that will transform what they know, feel and experience day to day.
This book makes the wisdom of Black spiritualities and faith available for all people. It focuses on seven themes: darkness as a place of encounter with the divine; the unity of all things; movement, belonging and migration; the Spirit as one who moves in unexpected ways; quiet contemplation as essential to spiritual growth; healing in community; and weeping that turns to joy.
Tarry Awhile centres the stories of often overlooked people and communities, offering wisdom for all people who hope to encounter God in the midst of wearying times. It provides fresh reflections on familiar biblical passages, and draws on personal stories, theology and the spiritual wisdom of ancestors who have gone before us.
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book for 2024
Foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury ix
Acknowledgements xi
Introduction 1
1 Darkness 6
Black and Christian 12
Tarrying in the dark 19
2 One 25
Dualism problems 32
Embodying faith 40
3 Movement 51
Belonging 63
Forced to move 68
Hostile environments 72
4 Spirit 76
The Spirit of justice 85
Abiding with the Spirit 92
5 Quiet 101
Embracing quiet 110
Finding God and ourselves 115
Contemplating God 121
Out of silence
6 Healing 127
Healthy community 136
Shared pain 142
Healing together 147
7 Weeping 153
Coping with disappointment 159
Tarrying with Mary, mother of Jesus 164
Going through 169
Epilogue: morning 177
Notes 180
Song list 187
Bibliography 188
- Title: Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith
- Author: Selina Stone
- Publisher: SPCK Publishing
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780281090112, 9780281090105, 0281090106, 0281090114
- Resource ID: LLS:9780281090112
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-02T17:40:49Z