A doctrine of creation that
gives theological justification to human rights; the history of exodus and covenant; the
ministry of Jesus Christ; the ethic of care for the stranger; and the stories of women in the Bible are all fruitful resources for liturgies of
healing and for the work of securing justice.
Drawing on his experience of nearly a half century of
ministry — much of it connected with retreats — Raines
gives a rationale for the offering of retreat experiences to clergy for purposes of sanctuary, nourishment, study, silence,
healing and encouragement.