The Jesuit writer, Gerard W Hughes, author of the acclaimed God of Surprises and its recent follow-up God In All Things writes:

The invitation is to look more closely for the God to be found in everything, closer to me than I am to myself, for God is in every fact every moment. Everything and everyone is sacred. Every bush is burning, if only we have eyes to see.

This series may be of some use to those looking to lead and resource quiet, reflective, prayerful, and at times challenging, work with small groups, church services that lend themselves to this approach, quiet days. Or, with adaptation, the material might be of use in private devotion.

The emphasis throughout is on reflection, sharing and being open to move deeper into God, and toward that which is more life-giving.

In this series, leaders are offered:

• Introductory material, and "ways in" to times of reflection and prayer, so do be selective.
• Encouragement to play reflective music to suit the material and group.
• The need to have on hand pens and paper for jottings etc.
• Material for reflection that will need preparing beforehand as handouts.
• The opportunity to be imaginative and creative with the focal points.
• Encouragement to opt for sharing as a listening, not a discussion group (except when told otherwise). 

For those willing to share, treat what is given with gentleness and respect and without comment, resisting any temptation to rescue. Create a short time of silent prayer between contributions, to be thankful.

Assurance of confidentiality within the group is essential, and must be agreed upon, and upheld, if individuals are to be vulnerable enough to share something of themselves.

1.     Real Men
2.     Wide-eyed Wonder 
3.      Season of Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness
4.      I Saw an Angel
5.      Journeying Deeper Into God
6.      Opening Our Eyes to Abundance
7.      Only Connect
8.      A Touching Place
9.      A Bicycle Made for Two - Jesus in Tandem
10.    Doodlers and Stone-Throwers
11.    Daring to Be More Real - Letting Grow
12.    Dwelling Deeper - Letting God
13.    Dying to Change - Letting Go
14.    Still Let Me Guard the Secret Fire - God and Burnout
15.    Stranger In Our Midst - Spirituality and Young People
16.    Make Believe - God and the World of Fantasy
17.    Don't Tell Me I'm Useless - God In Life's Limitations
18.    Fragile! Handle With Care - Sexuality and Spirituality
19.    Getting Through - God and Prayer In the Busyness
20.    Tell Me - What Will You Do With Your One, Wild and Precious Life?
21.    This Sunrise of Wonder
22.    Touching the Mountain - Encountering Other Faiths and Prayer Journeys