Sister Laurie Brink, OP, professor of New Testament studies and director of the certificate in biblical spirituality at Catholic Theological Union, released her new book titled Practicing Radical Advent: Purposeful Waiting in Seasons of Change on July 23.Major life transitions involve not only a shift from the old to the new, but also an in-between time that can feel profoundly unsettling. In this book, Sr. Laurie offers a biblically grounded guide to purposeful waiting.
By “radical advent,” Sister Laurie means a holy waiting infused with God’s presence and promise. Such waiting is not passive but active, reflective, and creative. To illustrate what radical advent looks like, she focuses on biblical figures and their responses to impending change—Abram’s trust, Jonah’s resistance, Ruth’s adaptability, Peter’s openness, and more. She also shares stories from her own life and the lives of Christians throughout history. Authentic and engaging, Practicing Radical Advent shows how times of transition are opportunities for spiritual growth. Readers will come away with renewed hope, practical strategies for navigating change, and deeper appreciation for life’s turning points.
Sister Laurieserves as an associate editor for Catholic Biblical Quarterly and is the author of several books, including The Heavens Are Telling the Glory of God and What Does the Bible Say About Friendship? Practicing Radical Advent is published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
The book can be purchased online for $19.99 at Eerdmans.com.
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