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This at-home self-directed retreat follows the same widely praised format used in the initial volume published in 2010. Inspired by the author’s ministry with marginalised people in Portland, Oregon, and based on the Sunday gospel readings (included), this Advent booklet is unique in its profound challenge to find Christ in the disarming presence of the poor.
In the tradition of Thomas Merton, Henry Nouwen and Mother Teresa, Ronald Patrick Raab CSC writes from the depths of his own conversion experiences. Living and working among some of the most disaffected people in his local community, the author struggles with the meaning of the Incarnation in today’s fractured word and with his own calling to promote the Gospel message of justice. His narrative style unsettles, challenges and enlightens, yet in the end offers the hope of Christ dwelling among us. This at-home self-directed retreat is based on the Sunday gospel readings for Advent Cycle B and the life-anchoring lessons Raab has gleaned from them.
The Unsheltered Heart provides a simple four-step process for each day of Advent. It includes a gospel reading, personal reflections, commentaries, prayers, writing prompts and spaces to journal for each day.
A guide for small-group use is available for free download: click here.
Ronald Patrick Raab CSC ministers among the vulnerable and marginalised of society and the Church. He hosts a weekly radio scripture commentary for Catholic Broadcasting Northwest. Raab serves as associate pastor at the St Andre Bessette Chapel in Oregon. Meet him online via his blog at www.ronaldraab.blogspot.com.
