This was a great read! Elizabeth Johnson is a highly respected Catholic theologian and author of more than ten books. Her “Quest for the living God“ has been previously reviewed by us.
In this book, she provides 30 meditations in the form of short chapters. Each meditation focuses on a different characteristic of creation and God’s love, such as earth, water, suffering, dominion and biodiversity.
Johnson often challenged my paradigms. For example, she suggested that the word “us” in “Bless us oh Lord“ refers to more than humanity and can encompass sentient beings and inanimate objects as well. In doing so she forced me to think about God and the Earth differently.
Having now read two of her books, I can understand why she is quoted so frequently by other theologians. Her writing style is user-friendly. Her explanations are easy to understand, and she quotes frequently from relevant scripture (especially the Psalms) to illustrate her points. The book could be a used to conduct a personal 30-day retreat. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
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