{"product_id":"when-the-rain-speaks-celebrating-gods-presence-in-nature","title":"When the Rain Speaks: Celebrating God's Presence in Nature","description":"Reading this book is a uniquely beautiful experience. Sister Melannie has a gift for describing everyday experiences of nature as mystical adventures. She invites readers to see as a child might, looking at something as if for the first time. Each of her meditations offers a unique perspective on things adults often take for granted. In “The Art of Beholding,” for example, she says that beholding lies at the heart of the spiritual life and that it is the first step toward contemplation, which is the prayerful attentiveness to something a word in scripture, the blueness of an iris, a movement of one’s spirit, the song of a chickadee, the sound of rain tapping on a porch roof. Sister Melannie is aware of what lies beneath the surface and points it out for us. It’s like she’s saying, “Don’t miss what is right in front of your eyes, all these spectacular gifts of nature. Enjoy them, praise them, and pray with them. They speak of God.” This is a wonderful spirituality book for adults of all ages and a gift book that will be cherished.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1703708091\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1703708091.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Svoboda, SND, Melannie\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688486080573,"sku":"BVV.1703708091.G","price":6.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1703708091-0.jpg?v=1762290347","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/when-the-rain-speaks-celebrating-gods-presence-in-nature","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}