The Surprise of the Sacred

Best-selling author and former warden of Iona Abbey, Peter Millar reflects on where the sacred may be found in the modern world. While church institutions fret about decline, there is an unprecedented openness to Christian spirituality. Many cross-currents flow in this area, and this book shows us how to recognise and celebrate the authentic presence and work of the Holy Spirit.

In recent years, Christianity has explored with Celtic, Aboriginal, African, North American and other indigenous spiritualities their shared sense of God as creator. Many exciting new expressions of faith and discipleship have emerged, springing from a mutual recognition of God's presence in all creation. The test of whether such interconnectedness is authentically Christian is in its results - are we growing more compassionate and Christlike in our lives? And are we prepared to let ourselves be surprised by the sacred? As always, here are many imaginative stories of faith, hope and courage from around the world.