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Lectionary Poetry – 4th
Sunday After Pentecost (Year A)

Our weekly post of poetry that resonates with the lectionary
readings for this coming Sunday, including poems by Lucille Clifton,
Thomas Merton, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Mary Ruefle, MORE.
Features TWO poems for each lectionary reading,
One classic poem that can be read on a livestreamed service, and 
one contemporary poem... 

 

New Book Releases –
Week of 22 June 2020

Here are a few June 2020 book releases from this week
that are worth checking out: Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Bob Goff, MORE


 

Charles M. Murphy – Mystical
Prayer (Emily Dickinson) – Review

Believing Unbelief. A Review of Mystical Prayer:
The Poetic Example of Emily Dickinson
by Charles M. Murphy (Paperback: Liturgical Press, 2019)
Reviewed by Erin Ensinger




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Eerdmans Theology
Ebook Sale – June 2020

Some excellent theology ebook deals in the Eerdmans sale
for June 2020 that is running now! Browse the full sale or
check out our recommended titles from this sale…
William Cavanaugh, Marilyn McEntyre, Justo Gonzalez, MORE

 

Juneteenth – 7 Books for Kids !
Today (June 19) is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the
complete emancipation of slaves in the U.S. … A number of writers of
color have noted that, when teaching kids about racism, talk about
violence and oppression, but don’t dwell too much on that.
Also celebrate diversity, and read books with kids of color
doing normal, fun things. And what’s more fun than
celebrating a holiday like Juneteenth?!?!! Here are seven superb
books for kids about Juneteenth!

 

Stanislaw Lem –
The Invincible – Feature Review

The File on Lem. A Feature Review of
The Invincible: A Novel by Stanislaw Lem
(Trans. Bill Johnston. Paperback: MIT Press, 2020)
Reviewed by John Wilson
 

Here's to energizing reading today!

Chris Smith
Editor, The Englewood Review of Books