Stations of the banquet : faith foundations for food justice / Cathy C. Campbell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Cathy C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Food supply--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Food supply.

Hunger--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Hunger.

Justice--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Justice.

Physical Description:

xix, 310 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, [2003]

Summary:

Stations of the Banquet, a Scripture-based exploration of the Christian story of salvation as a food story, provides nourishment for those engaged in living out the food and justice challenges of the Gospel. It highlights the power of our biblical and theological traditions to name the root issues of our day, shape our hope, and define horizons for action. It is a resource for study and prayer.

Contents:

Station 1 Prologue: The Song of the Universe 1

Station 2 In the Beginning ... Food 7

Spiritual Challenge: Limits 14

Spiritual Practice: Voluntary Simplicity 17

Station 3 Hear "The Cries of My People" 23

Spiritual Challenge: Witness 32

Spiritual Practice: Lament 36

Station 4 "I Am the Bread of Life" 43

Spiritual Challenge: Faith 50

Spiritual Practice: Prayer 54

Station 5 Table Etiquette 1: Love

"I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Bread" 61

Spiritual Challenge: Love 70

Spiritual Practice: Acts of Compassion 75

Station 6 Table Etiquette 2: Hospitality

"Invite Everyone You Find to the Banquet" 81

Spiritual Challenge: Solidarity 91

Spiritual Practice: Inclusion 97

Station 7 Table Etiquette 3: Economics

"Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also" 103

Spiritual Challenge: Property 112

Spiritual Practice: Alms, Tithes, and Taxes 116

Station 8 "It Is Impossible" 125

Spiritual Challenge: Hope 136

Spiritual Practice: Humility 139

Station 9 "My Cup Overflows" 145

Spiritual Challenge: Generosity 158

Spiritual Practice: Gratitude 163

Station 10 "Let Justice Roll Down Like Water" 171

Spiritual Challenge: Repentance 187

Spiritual Practice: Communities of Transformation 192

Station 11 "Abide in Me, As I Abide in You" 199

Spiritual Challenge: Sanctification 211

Spiritual Practice: Praise 216

Station 12 The Banquet 221

Spiritual Challenge: Discipleship 233

Spiritual Practice: Joy 238

Station 13 "Your Kingdom Come!" 247

Spiritual Challenge: Patience 264

Spiritual Practice: Sabbath 267

Station 14 Endnote: The Eighth Day of Creation 275

Appendix I The "Stations" as Communal Prayer 279

Appendix II Community Food Security 287.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-298) and index.

ISBN:

0814629385

OCLC:

53086447