Description
'What a delight... a fascinating mix of characters whose stories bring to life the Way of Love to which Jesus calls us all.' BISHOP MICHAEL B. CURRY 'A wonderful series of short reflections... easy to read but packed with depth and insight.' PAULA GOODER Martin Luther King famously declared that 'I have decided to stick with love... Hate is too great a burden to bear'. In these luminous daily readings, Arun Arora helps us consider the biblical picture of the Church as the people of God, drawn from every tribe, every tongue and every nation. Themes of racial justice, hospitality and welcome are explored alongside the stories of saints from across the globe. Beginning with reflections from Isaiah and Revelation, the meditations lead us on to consider the missionaries, martyrs and mystics who light our Advent way. 'Beautifully embodies the new community that Jesus both offers and energises.' DAVID WILKINSON 'Like spending an afternoon with Bishop Arun at the pub... brimming with Advent hope.' JAYNE MANFREDI 'Leads us through Advent with [Bishop Arun's] characteristic wisdom and insight.' GILES FRASER 'Gathers the beautifully diverse family of faith around the table... as we prepare for the great feast that is to come.' KATE BOTTLEY
The Archbishop of York's Advent Book for 2023
About the Author
Arun Arora is the Bishop of Kirkstall in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, and was formerly a minister in the church in the North East, West Midlands and North Yorkshire. He has served as Director of Communications for the Archbishop of York and subsequently for the National Church Institutions of the Church of England. Arun has written widely for national and regional papers including The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, the Yorkshire Post, the Birmingham Post and the Northern Echo where he was a columnist. In 2021 he co-chaired the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce which produced the report From Lament to Action.
Reviews
"What a delight... a fascinating mix of characters whose stories bring to life the Way of Love to which Jesus calls us all." -- The Most Revd Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church on STICK WITH LOVE
"Full of storytelling, memoir and theological reflection... easy to read but packed with depth and insight, [Stick with Love] takes us on a journey in the inspirational company of the saints of God, from many parts of the world and periods of history. This is a wonderful Advent companion in the journey towards Christmas." -- Dr Paula R. Gooder, Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, author and speaker on STICK WITH LOVE
"In a world where difference can be exploited for hate, injustice, violence and oppression, this book models how to stick with love. Using stories of people from throughout the world, Bishop Arun Arora beautifully embodies the new community that Jesus both offers and energises - a new community of justice, grace and hope. A must-read book for Advent for both individuals and groups." -- The Revd Professor David Wilkinson, Durham University on STICK WITH LOVE
"Bishop Arun leads us through Advent with his characteristic wisdom and insight. This is an exciting way of engaging with one of the most spiritually intense periods of the Church's year... a wonderful book.?" -- Canon Giles Fraser, Vicar of St Anne's. Kew, journalist and broadcaster on STICK WITH LOVE
"Reading this was like spending an afternoon with Bishop Arun at the pub, where he warmly introduced me to some fascinating people who all had something unique to teach me about faith. Stick with Love encourages us to pull out the tent pegs of the Church and stretch the canvas to cover more people and invite them into the story of God. It is brimming with Advent hope." -- The Revd Jayne Manfredi, BBC Radio 4 'Thought for the Day' contributor and broadcaster on STICK WITH LOVE
"A beautifully written Advent book, which brings its stories in an accessible but challenging way, carried by giants of faith, some of whom you'll know and some of whom you might be meeting for the first time... Bishop Arun gathers the beautifully diverse family of faith around the table to learn and reflect as we prepare for the great feast that is to come." -- Canon Kate Bottley, priest, journalist and presenter on STICK WITH LOVE
Book Information
ISBN 9780281089857
Author Arun Arora
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
The Archbishop of York's Advent Book for 2023
About the Author
Arun Arora is the Bishop of Kirkstall in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, and was formerly a minister in the church in the North East, West Midlands and North Yorkshire. He has served as Director of Communications for the Archbishop of York and subsequently for the National Church Institutions of the Church of England. Arun has written widely for national and regional papers including The Guardian, The Times, The Independent, the Yorkshire Post, the Birmingham Post and the Northern Echo where he was a columnist. In 2021 he co-chaired the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce which produced the report From Lament to Action.
Reviews
"What a delight... a fascinating mix of characters whose stories bring to life the Way of Love to which Jesus calls us all." -- The Most Revd Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church on STICK WITH LOVE
"Full of storytelling, memoir and theological reflection... easy to read but packed with depth and insight, [Stick with Love] takes us on a journey in the inspirational company of the saints of God, from many parts of the world and periods of history. This is a wonderful Advent companion in the journey towards Christmas." -- Dr Paula R. Gooder, Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, author and speaker on STICK WITH LOVE
"In a world where difference can be exploited for hate, injustice, violence and oppression, this book models how to stick with love. Using stories of people from throughout the world, Bishop Arun Arora beautifully embodies the new community that Jesus both offers and energises - a new community of justice, grace and hope. A must-read book for Advent for both individuals and groups." -- The Revd Professor David Wilkinson, Durham University on STICK WITH LOVE
"Bishop Arun leads us through Advent with his characteristic wisdom and insight. This is an exciting way of engaging with one of the most spiritually intense periods of the Church's year... a wonderful book.?" -- Canon Giles Fraser, Vicar of St Anne's. Kew, journalist and broadcaster on STICK WITH LOVE
"Reading this was like spending an afternoon with Bishop Arun at the pub, where he warmly introduced me to some fascinating people who all had something unique to teach me about faith. Stick with Love encourages us to pull out the tent pegs of the Church and stretch the canvas to cover more people and invite them into the story of God. It is brimming with Advent hope." -- The Revd Jayne Manfredi, BBC Radio 4 'Thought for the Day' contributor and broadcaster on STICK WITH LOVE
"A beautifully written Advent book, which brings its stories in an accessible but challenging way, carried by giants of faith, some of whom you'll know and some of whom you might be meeting for the first time... Bishop Arun gathers the beautifully diverse family of faith around the table to learn and reflect as we prepare for the great feast that is to come." -- Canon Kate Bottley, priest, journalist and presenter on STICK WITH LOVE
Book Information
ISBN 9780281089857
Author Arun Arora
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
