03/31/2024
“For Lent 2024, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has chosen a new book by British theologian Selina Stone, as his annual recommendation. Entitled Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith, this selection speaks to the growing salience of Black spirituality globally, especially in regards to Christianity.”
‘Tarry awhile’: how the Black spiritual tradition of waiting expectantly could enrich your approach to Lent
Author Christopher Wadibia Junior Research Fellow in Theology, University of Oxford Published: February 13, 2024
Lenten traditions emphasise fasting, prayer and charitable giving. This aligns with tarrying as central to communal spiritual life.