Inheriting Paradise

By Vigen Guroian

Discover spiritual harmony through the seasons of a garden, where earth and soul unite.

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112 pages

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Explore the spiritual journey of cultivating a garden, where the cycles of nature mirror the rhythms of faith. Through the tilling of earth and the sowing of seeds, find a profound connection to life and divine grace. This reflective narrative invites you to experience the harmony of body and soul, rich with meditative insights and the beauty of creation. As the seasons change, so too does the spiritual landscape, offering a unique perspective on Christian spirituality and the gifts of God's creation.

From the publisher

The garden is a personal place of retreat and delight and labor for many people. Gardening helps us collect ourselves, much as praying does. For rich and poor- it makes no difference- a garden is a place where body and soul are in harmony. In Inheriting Paradise Vigen Guroian offers an abundant vision of the spiritual life found in the cultivation of God’s good creation. Capturing the earthiness and sacramental character of the Christian faith, these uplifting meditations bring together the experience of space and time through the cycle of the seasons in the garden and relate this fundamental human experience to the cycle of the church year and the Christian seasons of grace. The tilling of fresh earth; the sowing of seeds; the harvesting of rhubarb and roses, dillweed and daffodils-Guroian finds in the garden our most concrete connection with life and God’s gracious giving. His personal reflections on this connection, complemented here by delicate woodcut illustrations, offer a compelling entry into Christian spirituality.

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