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Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary is the first line-by-line exegesis of the entire Rule of Benedict written originally in English. This full commentary - predominately a literary and historical criticism - is based on and includes a new translation and is accompanied by essays on Benedict's spiritual doctrine.

A monk who has striven to live according to the Rule of Benedict for thirty-five years, Father Kardong relates it to modern monastic life while examining the sources (Cassian, Augustine, and Basil) Benedict used to establish his Rule. Overviews - summaries of notes, source criticism, or structural criticism - follow some chapters, and a large bibliography of the current scholarship and source references are also included. Benedict's Rule: A Translation and Commentary also includes the Latin text of the Regula Benedicti. This reference work is invaluable to libraries and to those who are called to interpret the Rule. It will be opened again and again. Indexed.

The Benedictine Handbook is a lifelong companion for oblates, associates, and friends of the Benedictine communities. Many people who visit communities for retreats and quiet days look for help in integrating into their daily lives some of the things they see and experience. This handbook will help people follow the Rule of Benedict as it explains the essential elements of Benedictine spirituality. It provides information on the spread of the Benedictine movement, its outstanding figures, and the main branches of the Benedictine family today. It also includes a simple version of the Daily Office and a collection of Benedictine devotions. It is a member's handbook" that deepens the sense of belonging among those who seek regular contact with a Benedictine community.

The Benedictine Handbook will appeal to a broad range of readers who may or may not be familiar with Benedictine literature. The contributors to The Benedictine Handbook come from Benedictine backgrounds in the United States and Europe.

Chapters and contributors include in Part One: Tools of Benedictine Spirituality *The Work of God, - by Demetrius Dumm; *Lectio Divina, - by Michal Casey; *Prayer, - by Mary Forman; *Work, - by Lauren McTaggart; *Perseverance, - by Kym Harris; *The Vows, - by Richard Yeo; and *Hospitality, - by Kathleen Norris. Part Two: The Benedictine Experience of God includes *A Simple Daily Office, - by Fr. Oswald; *Benedictine Prayers, - by Fr. Anthony; *A Benedictine Who's Who, - by Robert Atwell; and *Benedictine Holy Places, - by ColmanO'Clabaigh. Part Three: Living the Rule includes *In Community, - by Columba Stewart; *In Solitude, - by Maria Boulding; *As Oblates, - by Patrick Phelan; and *In the World, - by Esther de Wall. Part Four: The Benedictine Family includes *A Short History, - by Joe Rippinger; *Benedictine Orders, - by Dominic Milroy; and *The Cistercian Tradition, - by Nivard Kinsella. The contributors to Part Five: A Glossary of Benedictine Terms are Terrence Kardong and Jill Maria Murdy. A Benedictine Handbook also includes *Preface to the Rule, - by Patrick Barry; and *The Rule (Patrick Barry's Version). -

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Bible meditations from Genesis to Revelation for busy people. This unique program presents an overview of the entire Bible for daily meditation. Each selection ends with a suggestion for reflection and further reading.

This Large Type Edition of the St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) is a welcome addition to the expanding line of NCB offerings. Both the text and the rich explanatory footnotes of this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation are set in very readable fonts.

A fine companion for the spiritual journey, this edition is intended to be used by Catholics for daily prayer and meditation, as well as for private devotion and group study. The convenient 61/2" x 91/4" format comes in an attractive variety of colors, bindings, and price points. This Bible can be engraved after purchase.

Enhanced Features

Decorative Presentation Page

Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color

8 Full-Color Maps

Over 40 Full-Color Photographs

Miracles and Parables of Jesus

Old and New Testament Timelines

Key Ideas of the Bible

Lavish Panoramic Illustrations

Other Noteworthy Features

Words of Christ in Red

Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section

Learning about Your Bible Section

30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context

Doctrinal Bible Index

Bible Dictionary

The Lands of the Bible

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Bible Facts and Figures 978-0-89942-653-2

Bible Facts and Figures is one of six titles in the St. Joseph Bible Resources series. This fully illustrated 32-page booklet provides, in a concise and accessible format, an introductory guide which is an invaluable resource for schools and Bible study.

Among the features of this book:

illuminating time charts and diagrams

helpful verse finders (e.g., for special occasions, in the Book of Psalms, Jesus' miracles and parables, and more)

Bible names and their meanings

fascinating Bible statistics

vibrant color illustrations

detailed maps and charts

explanations of what prompted the authors to pen this collection of writings

maps that elucidate prominent places in the lives of Old Testament characters, Jesus, His followers, and Paul

thought-provoking Scripture passages that conceptualize the themes of the Biblical writings

This booklet is an invaluable resource for use in schools, in Bible study groups, or by the individual inquirer.
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Understanding the facts and figures of the Bible is vital for a comprehensive grasp of its content, context, and impact. The Bible, as a foundational text for billions of people, is not merely a collection of spiritual reflections but a historical and cultural document that has shaped societies for millennia. Knowing the key facts and figures allows readers to appreciate its depth, connect its narratives, and understand its relevance.
Biblical facts, such as the number of books (66 in the Protestant Bible, 73 in the Catholic Bible), their authorship, and the historical periods they cover, provide a structural framework. For instance, recognizing that the Bible was written over approximately 1,500 years by over 40 authors enhances appreciation for its diversity and unity. Facts about historical settings, such as the Babylonian exile or Roman occupation, contextualize the text, revealing how external events influenced its themes and messages.

Figures, both literal and symbolic, are equally significant. Key characters like Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus are central to the Bible's overarching narrative. Understanding their lives and roles is crucial for grasping the progression of Biblical history and theology. Numerical figures, like the 40 days of fasting or the 12 tribes of Israel, often carry symbolic meaning, emphasizing themes like testing, covenant, or completeness.
Moreover, knowledge of Biblical facts and figures aids in the defense and communication of faith. It equips individuals to address skepticism and misconceptions, fostering informed dialogue. For those studying the Bible for cultural, academic, or spiritual purposes, these details provide a foundation for deeper analysis, helping to uncover the layers of meaning within its pages. In essence, Biblical facts and figures are indispensable for appreciating the richness and significance of this timeless text.

Chapter Titles Include:

Some ways into your Bible

When you are in need

From Abraham to Exodus

The Judges, the Kings, and the Prophets

The Jewish Year

Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral

The Exile and After...

Varieties of Religion in the Bible Times

The Political Background of Jesus' Life

Four Gospels...one life

Jesus' words and deeds

Jesus' last week

Paul and the early churches

Some names of God

Some Bible names and their meanings

Index

This complete translation, approved by the Episcopal

Conference in Mexico and with the authority of the Episcopal

Conferences in Colombia and Chile, is from the original texts

and offers ample introductions; useful notes; maps; chronological

events; and a Bible dictionary. Its pastoral character

makes it an excellent choice for laypeople, religious, and

priests.

Lon Allison shares the story of the man and his message of Jesus Christ with a whole new generation.

"My prayer is that this book will be read by a generation that has never heard of Billy Graham....

I also write for those who are broadly attached to the Christian faith, and for those who have had only a small or short brush with faith in their lives. Billy impacted everyone from Catholics and Lutherans to Bible Church Evangelicals and Assembly of God Charismatics. As I hope you will hear clearly in what follows, he touched people like me with very little religious background. He was the 'Pastor to Presidents' and a spiritual guide to celebrities. But more than everything else, he was a friend of Jesus and passionately devoted to telling Jesus's story to everyone he possibly could in all the world."
--Lon Allison, from the introduction

Billy Graham said, "You have no idea how sick I get of the name Billy Graham, and how wonderful and thrilling the name Christ sounds to my ears." So, then, why another book about him?

Lon Allison, an evangelist himself, and popular evangelical pastor in Wheaton, Illinois, has learned much from Billy. Allison retells the highlights of what has been, by any objective account, a fascinating life, and tells it is a way that resonates with the Graham legacy of serving God and seeking to spread the Good News. Every stage of Graham's life is included, even the rough spots, with appreciation and a desire to answer the question: What can we learn from the life and ministry of Billy Graham? What is his legacy? What was his message and how might it still be relevant for today.

Foreword by Dr. Leighton Ford and Jean Graham Ford.

Named one of the Top 50 Spirituality Books of 2018 by Spirituality & Practice. Winner of a 2019 Catholic Press Association Award: Spirituality/Soft Cover Books (First Place) and a 2019 Association of Catholic Publishers Award: Spirituality Books (Second Place).

"Living compassionately is rarely convenient and often downright challenging," writes Joyce Rupp, bestselling and award-winning author and retreat leader. The definitive Christian guide to compassion, Boundless Compassion is the culmination of Rupp's research and work as codirector of the Servite Center of Compassionate Presence. Through this six-week personal transformation process for developing and deepening compassion, Rupp nudges, encourages, and inspires you to grow in the kind of love that motivated Jesus' life and mission for his disciples.

With master teacher Joyce Rupp, you will learn to develop compassion as never before. You will discover compassion from science, medicine, theology, spirituality, sociology, and psychology. You will be encouraged to explore personal and professional expressions of compassion, and to re-energize your ability to offer loving kindness to those around you.

Rupp has felt the call to walk with others in their suffering since she was a young member of the Servants of Mary, whose charism is compassion. She eventually cofounded the Boundless Compassion program with Sr. Margaret Stratman, O.S.M.

Based on the format and theme of Rupp's bestselling books like Open the Door and her popular workshops conducted by the Center of Compassionate Presence, Boundless Compassion has the power to transform your life, giving you wisdom, confidence, understanding, and inspiration to be a more caring presence. It will help you build on relational skills, learn self-care, gain wisdom for incorporating loss and suffering into your active life, and find ways to show compassion at work.

By the book's end, you will feel prepared to live with a renewed commitment to a compassionate presence for yourself and those who are in the midst of pain, struggle, and transition.

In these 366 original, interlocking morsels of daily wisdom, Nouwen provides both sustenance and a trail for readers to follow, as he unveils, to his own surprise, his personal map of faith.

Building the Benedict Option is a combination spiritual memoir and practical handbook for Christians who want to build communities of prayer, socialization, and evangelization in the places where they live and work.

Beginning when the author was a new convert, she desired more communal prayer and fellowship than weekly Mass could provide. She surveyed her friends--busy, young, urban professionals like herself--and created unique enriching or supportive experiences that matched their desires and schedules. The result was a less lonely and more boisterous spiritual and social life.

No Catholic Martha Stewart, Libresco is frank about how she plans events that allow her to feed thirty people on a Friday night without feeling exhausted. She is honest about the obstacles to prayer and the challenge to make it inviting and unobtrusive. Above all, she communicates the joy she has experienced since discovering ways to open her home (even when it was only a small studio apartment).

The reader will close this book with four or five ideas for events to try over the next few weeks, along with the tools to make them fruitful. From film nights to picnics in the park to resume-writing evenings, there are plenty of ideas to choose from and loads of encouragement to make more room in one's life for others.

Celebrated Italian poet Luigi Santucci and American artist Br. Martin Erspamer lend heart and imagination to the "Canticle of St. Francis," one of the most beloved texts in all the writings of St. Francis. Honoring the spirituality of this holy man who preached and listened to man and beast alike, Santucci takes the sermons that Francis bestowed on the birds, the wolf of Gubbio, and so many other creatures, and allows his wisdom to come back to us through the voices of those creatures, providing us with a new classic of Franciscan spirituality.

In a beautiful gift book format, this title has four-color illustrations throughout that capture the simple, yet joyful spirit of Saint Francis that has inspired generations. The book reminds us of the traits of this beloved Saint that led the current Pope to choose him as a namesake -- a deep concern for nature, justice for the poor, and interior peace.