Practicing Resurrection

By Nora Gallagher

Book Description

When grief shatters the familiar patterns of daily life, it can reveal profound truths about who we are meant to become. Nora Gallagher confronts this reality after losing her beloved brother Kit, discovering that his death has left her questioning not just her loss, but the entire trajectory of her existence.

In this deeply personal memoir, Gallagher chronicles her journey from a life of constant motion and mounting emptiness toward something more authentic and sacred. Caught in endless meetings and perpetually running late, she recognizes that somewhere along the way she has abandoned her "own wild life" and lost touch with the divine presence that once infused her world with meaning.

What follows is an honest exploration of spiritual discernment as Gallagher wrestles with a potential calling to ministry while examining the foundations of her marriage, her identity as a writer, and her relationship with the natural world. Through moments both unsettling and unexpectedly humorous, she discovers that resurrection is not about accepting impossible beliefs, but about recognizing new life emerging from the ashes of what has been lost.

This continuation of her spiritual journey offers wisdom for anyone seeking to discern their deeper purpose and find the courage to answer life's most challenging invitations. Gallagher's story illuminates how loss can become the doorway to transformation, revealing possibilities for ministry, marriage, and meaning that transcend conventional expectations.