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The True Meaning of Christmas מאת Santa Claus This story of Santa Claus in his own words will delight children and grown-ups everywhere. Filled with magical star-dusted anecdotes and Santa's fond memories of the feast of light, this precious book is a reminder of the deeper meaning of Christmas and of the grandeur of those gifts that on...

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I Asked For Wonder: A Spiritual Anthology מאת Abraham Joshua Heschel Considered by many to be one of the most significant Jewish theologians of the 20th century, Abraham Heschel finds just the right words to startle the mind and delight the heart. He addresses and challenges the whole person, portraying that rarest of human phenomena—the holy man. ...

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Spiritual Passages: The Psychology of Spiritual Development "for those who seek" מאת Benedict J. Groeschel Groeschel writes for Christians trying to take their own spiritual development seriously and for those hoping to assist others in their spiritual journey. He provides good solid material and emerges as a competent and concerned guide....

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The Heart of Motherhood: Finding Holiness in the Catholic Home מאת Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle When dirty dishes and laundry pile up, it’s easy to believe that the call to sanctity is for someone else. But this inspiring book written by a Catholic mother of five and based on the teachings of Mother Teresa shows us how faith can support mother's in their most holy task—raising childre...

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Quarks, Chaos & Christianity: Questions to Science And Religion מאת John Polkinghorne Templeton Award winner and theoretical physicist John Polkinghorne explores the gap between science and religion. "Do we have to choose between the scientific and religious views of the world, or are they complementary understandings that give us a fuller picture than either on their own would ...

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Dear Heart, Come Home: The Path of Midlife Spirituality מאת Joyce Rupp Filled with stories, journal entries, poetry, guided visualizations, and evocative images, this book is a spiritual feast. Joyce Rupp shares her own hidden midlife journey with honesty and insight that readers will identify with and benefit from the discoveries she has made along the way....

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An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises מאת Timothy M. Gallagher OMV This is a book for those who desire to pray with Sacred Scripture. Following the spiritual itinerary of the Spiritual Exercises by Ignatius of Loyola, forty reflections offer a great resource for those beginning to pray with Scripture. They provide accompaniment in the first, tentative steps of...

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In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership מאת Henri J. M. Nouwen Henri Nouwen undertakes to talk about Christian leadership and provides a profile in stark contrast to worldly values. His ideal leader is a praying leader, a vulnerable leader, a trusting leader, one who voluntarily chooses a life of downward mobility....

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How's My Kid Doing?: Practical Answers to Questions About Your Child's Education מאת Keith W. Frome EdD Parents’ most pressing and worrisome questions about their children’s elementary school experience are addressed in this helpful resource. The explosion of education options and the emphasis on parental involvement often confuse or intimidate parents, promptin...

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Sacred Texts of the World - A Universal Anthology מאת Ninian Smart A perennial best-seller, this collection of readings remains a favorite of teachers of world religions for its impartial tone and its balance of major contemporary religious traditions with primitive, ancient, and esoteric religions....

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Ashes to Easter: Lenten Meditations מאת Robert F. Morneau This book contains meditations for each week of Lent, leading up to Holy Week and finally Easter. ...

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Adam's Return: The Five Promises of Male Initiation מאת Richard Rohr Drawing from his extensive travels around the world, Fr. Rohr has discovered that initiation rites have been a part of every culture for thousands of years. Bestselling author Richard Rohr, a leader in the renaissance in male spirituality, offers the fruit of his travel and experience to explain the...

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Song for Sarah: A Mother's Journey Through Grief and Beyond מאת Paula D'Arcy More a diary than a manual on handling grief, D’Arcy’s collection of letters written before and after the loss of her daughter reflects upon her search for strength and hope through years of anguish. With a combination of profound reflection and sincere stories, th...

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Contemplation in Action מאת Richard Rohr Where else can you find spiritual inspiration from Richard Rohr, Edwina Gateley, Thomas Keating, Basil Pennington, Paula D'Arcy, and others in one accessible volume? This book, designed for bedside devotion, offers the best of Richard Rohr's Radical Grace newsletter, published by Rohr...

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Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Prayer with Scripture (Crossroad Book) מאת Timothy M. Gallagher OMV The cornerstones of Ignatius of Loyola’s spiritual practice—meditation and contemplation—are clearly explained in this simple guide to the Ignatian method with examples from the experience of practitioners and quotations from Catholic spiritual teachers...

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Keeping the Covenant: Taking Parish to the Next Level מאת Thomas P. Sweetser S.J. Churches and parishes are closing in record numbers. Those remaining are seeking new ways to invent the way their parish functions in the community. This book provides new material for parishes, based on extensive research and experience with parishes across the country. This book offers hope a...

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Win the World (Without Losing Your Soul) מאת Dave Durand Challenging the idea that morality is checked by the door at the workplace, this motivating guide uses 12 accessible lessons to help embrace both success and integrity in professional and personal life. Through practical philosophy and inspirational stories, Durand sho...

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The Busy Family's Guide to Spirituality: Practical Lessons for Modern Living From the Monastic Tradition מאת David Robinson Drawing on timeless principles of monastic communal living, this spiritual guide for families offers effective tools to meet many challenges and counteract the divisive forces that can splinter a healthy home. Cultivating a sense of togetherness and nurturing...

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And Now I See . . .: A Theology of Transformation מאת Robert Barron “Christianity is, above all, a way of seeing. What unites figures as diverse as James Joyce, Caravaggio, John Milton, the architect of Chartres, Dorothy Day, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the later Bob Dylan is a peculiar and distinctive take on things, a style, a way, which flows finally from Jesu...

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The Bad Catholic's Guide to Wine, Whiskey, & Song: A Spirited Look at Catholic Life & Lore from the Apocalypse to Zinfandel (Bad Catholic's guides) מאת John Zmirak This sequel to the highly-praised Bad Catholic's Guide to Good Living allows you to view Catholic life from a unique perspective. Starting with the wines, beers, and liquors made around the world by monks, the authors explore everything from Irish history to the secrets of the Knights Te...

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Against the Grain: Christianity and Democracy, War and Peace מאת George Weigel Cutting against the grain of conventional wisdom, New York Times bestseller, George Weigel, offers a compelling look at the ways in which Catholic social teaching sheds light on the challenges of peace, the problem of pluralism, the quest for human rights, and the defense of liberty. In this ma...

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Values in a Time of Upheaval מאת Pope Benedict XVI In Values in the Time of Upheaval, Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) brings together his most important views on the crucial question of where we find our values and how we act to put them into practice in our personal and private lives. In chapters on the history and destiny of...

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Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide for Counseling People with Addictions מאת Diane Doyle Pita This wholly revised and updated edition of Addictions Counseling is widely read by professional counselors as well as ministers, teachers, and nurses. Topics include the counselor's role in recovery, treatment approaches, and sample treatment plans. ...

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Broken Trust: Stories of Pain, Hope, and Healing from Clerical Abuse Survivors and Abusers מאת Patrick Fleming Form Boston to Los Angeles, Catholic sexual abuse scandals have been widely coverd in the media. Here for the first time the personal stories of those involved, both abusers and survivors, are presented with profound psychological insight. Five priest abusers reveal the personal tragedy behind...

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She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse מאת Elizabeth A. Johnson Winner of the Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Religion. This classic explains what feminist theology is and how can we rediscover the feminine God within the Christian tradition. A profound vision of Christian theology, women’s experience, and emancipation. ...

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Pope Benedict XVI: A Personal Portrait מאת H. J. Fischer After decades of reporting on the Catholic church and many personal meetings with Joseph Ratzinger, no other writer but Dr. Fischer could present this insightful look at the life of the complex theologian and cardinal, and the challenges confronting the new Pope Benedict XVI. ...

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Your Sorrow Is My Sorrow: Hope and Strength in Times of Suffering מאת Joyce Rupp With the exquisite prose and poetry that has always graced her writing, Joyce Rupp mines the multiple meanings of important images in the Bible, in order to get us through our own rough moments. Included are: the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, Jesus lost in the temple, Mary seeing ...

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Catholic Q & A: Answers to the Most Common Questions About Catholicism מאת John J. Dietzen In this question and answer compendium, topics encompassing many aspects of Catholic religious, practical, and moral life are discussed, including the Bible, the Mass and sacraments, divorce and remarriage, saints, attitudes toward other religions, and end of...

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In the Circle of Mysteries: The Coherence of Catholic Belief מאת Howard P. Bleichner A theologian renowned for his powerful storytelling abilities and his original thinking offers this comprehensive survey of Catholic doctrines and beliefs, synthesizing them into a cohesive and clear narrative that is accessible to a lay audience. Questions such as How did the Church ar...

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The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola: With Commentary מאת Joseph A. Tetlow Offering an accessible translation of the classic Ignatian text The Spiritual Exercises, this reference provides step-by-step commentary that explains its meaning and relevance to the modern spiritual life. An important resource for those seeking to grow spiritu...

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The Spirit of Notre Dame: Legends, Traditions, and Inspirations from One of America's Most Beloved Universities מאת Jeremy Langford Celebrating the character and heritage of the University of Notre Dame, this collection of stories captures the spirit of an institution that has come to symbolize excellence and faith in action. A variety of places and personalities are described—from the Golden Dome to the Grotto...

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Special Dream: Personal Accounts After the Death of a Loved One מאת Luellen Hoffman Exploring the world of special dreams—clear, unforgettably vivid encounters with loved ones who have died—this unique collection shares the personal stories of those who have experienced them, including the author herself, and reveals the distinct qualities surroun...

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Simplicity: The Freedom of Letting Go מאת Richard Rohr One of Fr. Rohr’s best-selling books, this revised and updated edition explores St. Francis’s ancient call to the simple life, where joy, not dry theology helps us build relationships and find peace in ourselves. ...

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A Marriage Made for Heaven (Couple Workbook): The Secrets of Heavenly Couplehood מאת Gregory K. Popcak MSW PhD Using the monthly, 12-session marriage enrichment program laid out in this workbook, couples can now get the most from the spiritual significance of their bond. Unlike Catholic marriage preparation programs, this course applies rich theological content to directly supp...

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The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion, and Culture מאת Francis Cardinal George OMI Penned by the leading intellectual in the American Catholic hierarchy, this debut brings together some of the most influential writings on the Catholic vision—not just the Church itself but of the relation and unity of all people. Weaving together intellectual insight and perso...

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A Crisis of Saints: The Call to Heroic Faith in an Unheroic World מאת George W. Rutler The essays that comprise this collection offer a penetrating examination of the spiritual condition of 21st-century society and the modern Catholic Church. In a witty but soundly reasoned manner, the moral weakness that epitomizes the contemporary era is bera...

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The Call to Discernment in Troubled Times: New Perspectives on the Transformative Wisdom of Ignatius of Loyola מאת Dean Brackley As the centerpiece of Crossroads expanding offerings in Jesuit spirituality and thought, we offer this remarkable book from Dean Brackley. He takes us through the famous Ignatian exercises, showing that they involve not only private religious experience but also a social, moral dimension, including ...

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As It Was in the Beginning: The Coming Democratization of the Catholic Church מאת Robert McClory Many assume the Catholic Church has always functioned with a top-down leadership model. But in this well-researched book, Robert McClory reveals that there have been long periods where lay people were consulted and had strong, leading voices. McClory also explains that a decentralized Chruch is...

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Grammars of Resurrection: A Christian Theology of Presence and Absence מאת Brian D. Robinette This comprehensive study situates Jesus’ resurrection at the center of theological reflection and explores its implications for Christian imagination, discourse, and practice. Drawing upon broad array of theological and philosophical resources, it examines issues related to textual analysi...