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Pádraig Ó Tuama and Glenn Jordan bring the redemptive power of Ruth to bear on today's seemingly intractable social and political divisions, reflecting on its challenges and how it can help us be effective in the public square, amplify voices which are silenced, and be communities of faith in our present day.Over the last year, the material that inspired this book has been used with over 6000 people as a public theology initiative from Corrymeela, Ireland's longest-established peace and reconciliation centre. 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This prayer book captures the essence of the Corrymeela prayer experience to help you incorporate its spirituality into your practice of prayer. Structured over 31 days, it offers a daily Bible reading with accompanying prayer by Pádraig Ó Tuama. as well as an introduction to the spirituality that sustains Corrymeela’s remarkable work.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313067274613,"sku":"9781848258686","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848258686_a7bfd1f6-e856-44a2-9e3d-fbce5fac48be.jpg?v=1786029079"},{"product_id":"9781324086161","title":"44 Poems on Being with Each Other – A Poetry Unbound Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e44 Poems on Being with Each Other\u003c\/em\u003e is a new volume that offers immersive reflections on the human connection. 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