Acting in the Wake
Prayers for Justice

We pray with our hearts awake for God, for as Augustine teaches, "Prayer is the conversation of the heart addressed to God." Who is this God? In his preface to this book, author and prayer-writer Walter Brueggemann sees God as righteous, just, steadfast in love, merciful, and faithful. Based on thes......more

Acting in the Wake by Walter Brueggemann is a master work on prayer that works on many levels. First, with background the author presents a summary about prayers and how they pertain to the theme of Justice as desired by God. The remainder of the book is presented in two sections; “We” and “Thou” ju......more

Another Brueggemann classic. A bold, courageous, imaginative, and poetic prayer book that stares the royal empire unflinchingly in the face and dares offer another alternative. I recommend reading through these prayers slowly, meditating on what they say throughout the day.......more

Walter Brueggemann is known for his acumen as an Old Testament scholar, advocate for justice, and for his prayers. Many will know his book Prayers for a Privileged People, which likely sits on the desk or nearby shelves of many clergy. Now, we have another collection of Brueggemann prayers. Titled "......more