Reviewed by David Faulkner

The Maranatha Community, with members across many denominations and in countless locations, has been promoting renewal, healing and reconciliation for some decades. Now they have released this CD, and its title tells you most of what you need to know. Maranatha's leader, Dennis Wrigley, has written some meditations which are read by various voices. The predominant theme is that of personal spiritual intimacy with Christ. Atmosphere is created by some mood music behind the words - mostly a wash of synth chords. The questions arise, who and what is this CD for? Don't listen to all 60 minutes in one go 35 your reviewer did - the effect is soporific, not spiritual. Instead, the odd judiciously chosen track could be used for meditation in a service, a home group, or during a Quiet Day or retreat. I anticipate it having most appeal to older contemplative Christians, and even though I recently survived my 40th birthday, I am still too young for this - honest.

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