Sister Wendy's Book of Meditations

Sister Wendy's Book of Meditations
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1998
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Inspirational and informative, this precious book is the perfect companion in times of quiet contemplation.

Meditations on Silence

Meditations on Silence
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1995
Genre: Art and religion
ISBN: 9780751302370

This series of miniature art books by Sister Wendy Beckett is based around the universal themes of love, joy, silence and peace. Each one contains 20 paintings by famous artists, selected for their spiritual beauty. Every painting is accompanied by inspirational text, highlighting the religious power or sacred meaning within each work.

Love

Love
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The spirited and insightful Sister Wendy B eckett, well-known for her art history series on public television, presents the many ways love has been celebrated in art since medieval times. Full color.

Sister Wendy on Prayer

Sister Wendy on Prayer
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2010-05-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0307497879

Sister Wendy Beckett, adored and renowned art historian, has spent years in silence and contemplation in her calling as a nun. Her celebrated television specials and books about art have led her many admirers to ask about her own faith and practices. For the first time, in this thoughtful examination of the nature of prayer, she reveals her deeply held beliefs about her religion and her intimate understanding of God. What should I do during prayer? Can prayer really be as simple as a conversation? How do I let God enter my being? Do I need to belong to a religion in order to pray? Sister Wendy answers these and many other common questions, all the while imparting the importance of prayer in our daily lives.

Sister Wendy's Book of Saints

Sister Wendy's Book of Saints
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1998
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Anthology of illuminated manuscripts, miniatures and icons relating to the lives of more than 40 Saints.

The Art of Lent

The Art of Lent
Author: Sister Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2017-11-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281078564

Join Sister Wendy on a journey through Lent, and discover the timeless wisdom to be found in some of the world’s greatest paintings. Illustrated in full colour with over forty famous and lesser-known masterpieces of Western art, this beautiful book will lead you into a deeply prayerful response to all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. ‘For those who want to appreciate the spirituality behind some of the world’s greatest works of art, this book will be hugely inspiring – not only during Lent but at any time of the year.’ Dr Janina Ramirez, art historian and broadcaster

The Art of Holy Week and Easter

The Art of Holy Week and Easter
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2021-01-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281085803

Brimming with Sister Wendy Beckett's irrepressible wisdom and enthusiasm, The Art of Holy Week and Easter is a beautiful Lent book for 2021 exploring the spiritual riches of some of the world's greatest paintings of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. Illustrated in stunning full colour with thirty famous and lesser-known Western masterpieces and presented in a small, easily portable format, this little book is ideal Lent reading for all art lovers. The Art of Holy Week and Easter offers a chance to hear again the voice of Sister Wendy as she gently leads you into a deeper appreciation of all that these paintings convey to the discerning eye. You'll gain a fuller and more spiritual understanding of Christian art, and see Holy Week and Easter as never before.

Sister Wendy on the Art of Mary

Sister Wendy on the Art of Mary
Author: Wendy Beckett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: ART
ISBN: 9781616366933

Imagine going on a tour of a world-class art museum with a talented and insightful curator. But instead of just focusing on the history, technique, and cultural significance of each piece, you have the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual aspects of the works, examining their religious significance and concentrating on the transcendental meaning conveyed by the artist. This is what you’ll find in this exquisitely produced book. It features fifteen pieces of art relating to Mary, with an extended reflection on each piece. The commentary is meditative, more reflection on the spiritual nature of the paintings’ subject than art critique. Sister Wendy writes with the deft hand of one who is formed in spirituality, art, and critical thinking. Her imagery is lush, creating a landscape where the sacred and profane live in comfortable coexistence through the medium of painting. For spiritual seekers and lovers of art, this book will offer a unique journey into the experiential nature of a well-rounded faith.