Befriending the Stranger by Jean Vanier. Another thought provoking book about God’s purposes in the ordinary act of sharing a meal as an opportunity for grace, community and mission. A Meal With Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community and Mission around the Tableby Tim Chester.This is a wonderful and challenging memoir of how Sara was converted and then reached out with passion through the sharing of food at the communion table for those at the margins. This excellent book is not specifically about hospitality but hospitality is such an important part of how we eat that I think it needs to be included here. Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating by Norman Wirzba.This is an inspirational book on the tried and true Benedictine way of life and hospitality. Radical Hospitality: Benedict’s Way of Love by Lonni Collins Pratt with Father Daniel Homan.This is still my absolute favourite book on hospitality and the theological perspective that should turn our world upside down. Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine Pohl.There is still time to contribute if you are interested but for those who already have your interest stirred and want to read more on the topic here are some books to consider reading: Hospitality and the Kingdom of God is as many of you are aware the Godspace theme for the next few months.
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