Angela Ashwin launches new book at Cathedral
04/11/2009
Angela Ashwin, writer, lecturer and retreat leader, makes a welcome return to the diocese this month to launch her latest book: “Faith in the Fool: Risk and delight in the Christian Adventure”
Angela, along with her husband Vincent, the former vicar of Haltwhistle, is a Canon of St. Nicholas Cathedral, and it’s to the cathedral that she’ll be returning on Thursday November 26 to sign copies of the new book.
The event begins at 5.30 p.m. after Evensong and will include a talk from Angela about how she came to write the book, with some reflections on how the Fool can help us now in Christian life and prayer. There will be light refreshments, and a chance to buy signed copies of the book.
In the book Angela looks at the figure of The Fool in art, literature and religion. She uses this to help people see that ‘the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom’ and explores ways in which the fools can help us to hear the inner voice of God’s wisdom. She says: “The wise and holy fools show us how to free up a little and enjoy life more; they remind us that we do not have to be productive or important in order to be valuable; and they help us to face our limitations and failings; sitting alongside us when we are broken.”
The publishers say that the book will appeal to Christians who want to explore the potential for delight in faith and life, those who live with doubt as well as faith, and those looking for support when they feel vulnerable and ‘foolish’ as Christians in a cynical world. It will also speak to people on the edge of the institutions of the church who nevertheless want to develop their spiritual life and explore who Jesus is.
‘Faith in the Fool: Risk and Delight in the Christian Adventure by Angela Ashwin, £12.95. ISBN: 13:978 0 232 52770 4.
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