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Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human

Name: Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human
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Book Synopsis: A collection of prayer, poetry, and spiritual practice centering the Black interior world, from the New York Times bestselling author of This Here Flesh and creator of Black Liturgies

For years, Cole Arthur Riley was desperate for a spirituality she could trust. Amid ongoing national racial violence, the isolation of the pandemic, and a surge of anti-Black rhetoric in many Christian spaces, she began dreaming of a more human, more liberating expression of faith. She went on to create Black Liturgies, a digital project that connects spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black memory, and the Black body.

In this book, she brings together new prayers, letters, poems, meditation questions, breath practices, scriptures, and the writings of Black literary ancestors to offer forty-three liturgies that can be practiced individually or as a community. Inviting readers to reflect on their shared experiences of wonder, rest, rage, and repair, and creating rituals for holidays like Lent and Juneteenth, Arthur Riley writes with a poet’s touch and a sensitivity that has made her one of the most important spiritual voices at work today.

For anyone healing from communities that were more violent than loving; for anyone who has escaped the trauma of white Christian nationalism, religious homophobia, or transphobia; for anyone asking what it means to be human in a world of both beauty and terror, Black Liturgies is a work of healing and empowerment, and a vision for what might be.

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Discover a spirituality you can trust with Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human. In these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to find a faith practice that resonates with your Black identity and empowers your journey. Written by Cole Arthur Riley, a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of Black Liturgies, this book is a powerful collection of prayer, poetry, and spiritual practices that center the Black interior world. Immerse yourself in a more liberating expression of faith that connects your emotions, memories, and body with your spirituality.

With forty-three liturgies, Black Liturgies offers a wide range of practices that can be enjoyed individually or as a community. Whether you're seeking solace, seeking guidance, or seeking to celebrate your shared experiences, this book has something for you. Reflect on moments of wonder, rest, rage, and repair, and create meaningful rituals for important milestones like Lent and Juneteenth. Cole Arthur Riley's poetical touch and deep sensitivity make her one of the most important spiritual voices of our time.

If you're healing from traumatic experiences in religious communities or seeking to redefine your spirituality beyond the limitations of oppressive ideologies, Black Liturgies is your guiding light. It offers a space for healing, empowerment, and self-discovery as you navigate a world that is both beautiful and terrifying. Explore the rich traditions of Black literary ancestors, engage with breath practices, scriptures, and meditation questions that will nurture your soul.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a more authentic and liberating spirituality? Dive into the pages of Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human today and discover a faith practice that is unapologetically Black, empowering, and inclusive.

Click here to explore Black Liturgies and begin your transformative spiritual journey.

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