Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life

by David G. Benner

Publisher:

Brazos

, 2014

Overview

The most vital and significant moments in life are moments of encounter. Whether we encounter ourselves, others, or God, these moments let us know that life is meaningful. And presence is what makes encounter possible. When we are truly present, everything that has being becomes potentially present to us. In this unique resource, David Benner invites us to live with more presence so we can know the presence of God more deeply in our lives. Drawing on over 35 years of experience integrating psychology and spirituality, Benner examines the transformational possibilities of spiritual presence and encounter in fresh, exciting, and practical ways. He helps readers understand the personal and interpersonal dimensions of presence and encounter, revealing how they mediate divine presence and serve as sacraments of everyday life. His rich meditations are presented in a voice that is intelligent, compassionate, and engaging. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection exercises for individual or group use and a foreword by Richard Rohr.

Product Details

• Title: Presence and Encounter: The Sacramental Possibilities of Everyday Life
• Author: David G. Benner
• Publisher: Brazos
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ › Presence; Presence of God; Spirituality › Christianity
• ISBNs: 9781441221513, 9781587433610, 1441221514, 1587433613
• Resource ID: LLS:PRSNCNCNTR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:26:07Z

About David G. Benner

David G. Benner (Ph.D., York University) is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Spirituality at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, Georgia. He has also served as an associate fellow at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. He is the founding executive editor of the journal Conversations. A psychologist, spiritual guide and retreat leader, Benner has written and edited many books, including Sacred Companions and the trilogy Surrender to Love, The Gift of Being Yourself and Desiring God's Will. He can be found online at drdavidgbenner.ca.