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Structured as a daily prayer guide for everyday use over six weeks, each day offers a thematic reflection, a guided meditation, an original prayer, a thoughtful question, and a related scripture quote. A built-in guide for small groups makes this the perfect resource for groups of all kinds as well as individuals.
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"This immensely creative and spiritually refreshing work unravels a treasure trove of insights and meanings from the image of a door. Rupp did a similar thing when she started with a cup in The Cup of Our Life, and we are glad she has returned to this capacious structure." --Spirituality & Practice

"Joyce Rupp is one of the best Christian spiritual guides writing today. In her new book she gently, wisely, and compassionately opens the door to a deeper life of prayer and a closer life with God." --Rev. James Martin, S.J., Author of My Life with the Saints

"Joyce Rupp's value as a guide for the spiritual journey is without question. In Open the Door her consistently strong and effective insights and exercises lead the reader step by step into the 'holy site' within." --Paula D'Arcy, Author of Sacred Threshold

"Open the Door is vintage Joyce Rupp. Her spiritual depth and command of rich resources enable her to engage and invite to the deep heart's core. The daily practices she outlines are like latchkeys to the soul; there we may find our true self in the presence of God. This is the most life-giving door you will ever open. Though the key is on the inside, the locksmith Rupp will help." --Thomas Groome, Professor of Theology and Religious Education, Boston College

"This book is a guide for anyone wishing to explore their own self and takes the reader on a journey which gives them the opportunity to examine their own spiritual awareness and in doing so provides the chance of developing their own goodness and fulfilment." --goodbookreviews.org.uk

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Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She serves as director of the Boundless Compassion program. Rupp is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, Fragments of Your Ancient Name, and Jesus, Friend of My Soul. Her 2018 book, Boundless Compassion, won awards from the Association of Catholic Publishers and from the Catholic Press Association. Her books Fly While You Still Have Wings and Anchors for the Soul also have earned CPA awards. Rupp is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sorin Books; Illustrated edition (September 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1933495146
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1933495149
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.34 x 0.56 x 8.94 inches
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Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, Fragments of Your Ancient Name, and Boundless Compassion. Fly While You Still Have Wings earned an award in the spirituality books category from the Catholic Press Association. Rupp is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community and the codirector of the Boundless Compassion program. She lives in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Theresa Byrne
5.0 out of 5 stars OPEN THE DOOR: A JOURNEY TO THE TRUE SELF
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2013
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This excellent book has been written in Retreat format but can be used in many ways. I have broken it into twenty segments and used it for prayer and enrichment for a year with a bi-weekly study group. The metathor of "THE DOOR" is used so creatively and covers all aspects of the spiritual journey. It is not a book you just read through but one you will keep going back to, like your bible. It is true to the subtitle: A JIOURNEY TO YOUR TRUE SELF.
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John Hardisty
5.0 out of 5 stars We need to 'open more doors' today
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2010
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In these tumultuous times, we have little choice. We must open new doors. Baby Boomers are heading into retirement - some more financially prepared than others. People are losing their jobs, while they watch entire industries fade into memory. Probably more now than ever, we are being forced to reinvent ourselves.

In "Open the Door," by Joyce Rupp helps us through this journey. She draws on an incredibly wide range of authors for daily meditative readings. Exercises and prayers complete a six-week course that will leave the reader open to new, unexpected opportunities.

Likely the reader will want to return to "week one" and begin the daily journey again when they have completed this book.

For people looking for a new fuel to help run the engines of their lives, this book will provide it. Rupp encourages us to open new doors with a sense of excitement, rather than fear.

John Hardisty
Bakersfield, Calif.
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Darren Talley
5.0 out of 5 stars and loved it. This one met all my expectations and ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018
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I had read another devotional by Joyce Rupp years ago, The Cup of Life, and loved it. This one met all my expectations and even exceeded them. Great analogies. Scripture in every devo. She's a great writer!
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Trisha
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Joyce Ruff classics
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2020
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I am a great fan of Joyce Ruff and was excited when a friend recommended this book. Easy to read, meditate with and journal with.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Most people in my book group loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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I did not get inspired by this book, but did read a few interesting paragraphs.. I found it a bit repetitive and slow moving and have read others that gave me much more satisfaction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2021
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My daughter, sister-in-law and I met weekly during our time with this retreat book while the world was on hold during Covid.
All three of us felt things open up in our hearts that were healing and transformative.
It impacted us in surprising ways in creativity and opened our eyes to beauty inside of us.
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Mary Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Mapping for the Spirit
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2016
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This book is a perfect companion for one's Lenten journey or a road map for anyone discovering or rediscovering their way on their spiritual quest for God. The daily readings and practices fit into even the busiest lifestyle, but at the same time offer abundant inspiration for creating one's own meditations and prayers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am using this book in a prayer group that ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2015
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I am using this book in a prayer group that I co-facilitate. This is a gem of a book for taking us deeper in our relationship with God and with ourselves and creation. It is written to be used as daily meditations - but we are using the book one meditation a week - and letting them soak in - being with them. Thanks be to God for Joyce Rupp - what an encourager in our Christian tradition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary in the ordinary. Doors truly Opened!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2014
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This is the 3rd and probably most favorite book that our women's group has experienced with Joyce Rupp. Joyce is a very inspiring writer. She has touched our souls and helped us to understand ourselves while gaining a closer relationship with each other and our God. She is insightful, helping us to see extraordinary in ordinary; discovering the beauty that we often miss day to day and really showing us to live and appreciate life to the fullest. She really has opened many "doors" for us in this book. Thank you Joyce Rupp for your wisdom and inspiration.
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Wendy Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Open the Door: A journey to the True Self
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2013
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Joyce Rupp is in a class of her own when it comes to deepening one's level of spirituality. Her expertise shines through this particular book where allegory is put to work to enlighten the soul. It is so obvious that she has researched her topic to the hilt and she uses references to other people's work with alacrity. To suggest using it with a different chapter each day is a shame, I think. There is so much material to peruse that a week or even two spent on what she offers for a day is time well spent.
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JaneTruelightbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Opening aDoor of deeper understanding
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2015
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Joyce Rupp looks at ways to understand oneself through quiet meditations which also helps one get closer to God. She offers several weeks of thoughtful approaches to resting in God, finding out what are the clues to our own thinking and doing this regularly.It is not a book to be rushed; infact her timing sets the pace. I am now part way through it and I find it effective and well thought out.
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Rev M.F.TEADER
5.0 out of 5 stars It is excellent offering stimulus and guidance for personal growth
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2016
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I am using this book as a means for a group prayer meeting. It is excellent offering stimulus and guidance for personal growth.
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Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars An invitation
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2010
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This invitation helped me open a door to my inner Self, I liked what I found there, not a pretentious statement, we will ALL like what we find in our inner selves, a beautiful book.
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