Ordinary Time - (Fullness of Time) by Amy Peeler (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Discover the Beauty and Depth of Ordinary Time

Most days in Jesus' life were ordinary. Most of ours are too. And that's exactly where the power of Ordinary Time lies. It reminds us that normal is necessary, and routines are for things that matter--things worth repeating.

Ordinary Time by Amy Peeler invites Christians to see the beauty and significance in the longest, yet often overlooked, season of the church year. Far from being mundane, this season is a vital time for spiritual growth and maturity--a time when the routine helps sustain and nurture faith. This time in the church calendar isn't just a placeholder--it's a vibrant and essential season in its own right.

Amy Peeler skillfully explores the history and deeper meaning of what the church has historically called Ordinary Time, unpacking how this season fosters both personal and communal transformation. With pastoral wisdom and scholarly insight, this short but profound volume enriches understanding of the church calendar and inspires readers to engage deeply with their faith.

In Ordinary Time, Peeler

• explores the history and practice of the season, inviting readers to engage more deeply with its observance,
• highlights how Ordinary Time fits within the larger context of the church calendar, and
• shows how the rhythms of the season teach us how to live faithfully in both the "normal" moments as well as the highs and lows of life.

Whether you've long walked in the rhythms of the church year or are just beginning to explore them, Ordinary Time will open your heart to the quiet, steady growth God invites us into every day. Get your copy today!

About the Series

Each volume in the Fullness of Time series invites readers to engage with the riches of the church year, exploring the traditions, prayers, Scriptures, and rituals of the seasons of the church calendar.

Review Quotes

"In a rich blending of memoir, liturgical commentary, and biblical meditation, this book invites us all to consider the long season of Ordinary Time an opportunity for deepening our spiritual roots. I am grateful for the connection points Amy Peeler highlights between moments in this season and their corresponding moments in Scripture. These points of convergence usher us along a journey with the church through key themes of faith. Should we follow Peeler's guidance on this journey, we will surely bear the spiritual fruit of discipleship."

--James M. Arcadi, rector of All Souls Anglican Church and author of An Incarnational Model of the Eucharist and Holiness: Divine and Human

"With theological depth and pastoral warmth, Amy Peeler invites readers into a deeper understanding of the longest and, perhaps, most underappreciated season of the church year. Ordinary Time is far from spiritually idle--it is where God does the daily, steady work of transformation. Peeler's reflections, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and the rhythms of the liturgical calendar, unveil the distinct beauty of this green and growing season. This book will speak to clergy and lay readers alike, whether they come from liturgical traditions or not. It is a welcome companion for the slow work of grace."

--Porter C. Taylor rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd and editor of We Give Our Thanks Unto Thee

"This book repeatedly brought me into contact with the holy and renewed my sense of the pervasive and persistent attention of God even, maybe even especially, in these segments of time where 'nothing' happens. Through her distinctively personal, reverent, and joy-filled voice, Amy Peeler blends story, readings of biblical narratives, and reflections on the church's liturgy in order to provoke an encounter between the reader and God. This is a book that will bring you to your knees in worship."

--Aubrey E. Buster, associate professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and author of Remembering the Story of Israel

"This book is a gift. It teaches us not only to appreciate Ordinary Time in the church calendar but, more importantly, to be on the lookout for God in those many ordinary moments in life."

--Andrew T. Abernethy, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and author of Savoring Scripture

About the Author

Amy Peeler is the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College and an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church (USA). She is the author of Women and the Gender of God and a commentary on Hebrews.