I Am the Bread of Life

by Toolan, Sr. Suzanne; Dossa, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780824524494
• ISBN10: 0824524497
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Crossroad

Summary

Forty years ago Suzanne Toolen composed the words and music of the famous hymn I Am the Bread of Life, performed in 25 languages worldwide. Today, Toolan is one of the most respected writers of religious hymns in the world; the story behind her work sparks creativity in other artists and musicians.

Table of Contents

"I Will Sing of Your Faithfulness"	p. 7
A Reflection on Writing "I Am the Bread of Life"	p. 11
Foreword	p. 15
How to Read This Book	p. 18
The Work of Music and Mystery	p. 21
A Reluctant Star Is Born	p. 24
Seeing a Garden in a Dream	p. 31
Silence as Personal Practice	p. 38
Exercises for Silence	p. 44
The Stays of Habit	p. 48
The Natural Act of Liturgy	p. 58
Behind the Music Stand	p. 66
The Power of Ritual	p. 73
The Focus of Liturgy	p. 82
Articulating Belief Through Music	p. 84
Shaping the Bread of Life	p. 93
Creating Authentic Celebrations	p. 102
Taize West Begins	p. 110
Prayer Embodied in Sound	p. 117
Music from Energy	p. 120
Expressing the Thirst for God	p. 124
Choosing Music for Liturgy	p. 133
Bringing Contemplation to Church Music	p. 136
Symbols as Power or Symbols as Doorways?	p. 142
Mercy Center Opens	p. 147
Prayer as Relationship	p. 159
Prison Ministry at San Quentin	p. 161
Centering Prayer in Prison	p. 169
A Community of Freedom	p. 171
Reflection Questions	p. 174
Glossary	p. 177
Acknowledgments	p. 179
About the Authors	p. 181
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