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IMITATION OF CHRIST ST JOSEPH EDITION GIANT EDITION
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IN GOD'S HANDS: THE SPIRITUAL DIARIES OF JOHN PAUL II
Available for the first time in English, the private reflections of the modern pope recently elevated to sainthood--deeply personal writings that reveal a spiritual leader who agonized over his service to God, continually questioning whether he was doing enough.
As the head of the Roman Catholic Church for twenty-five years, from the final decades of the twentieth century to the first years of the new millennium, Pope John Paul II significantly impacted our world. As famous as a rock star, this powerful leader who conferred with numerous heads of state was the ultimate model of wisdom and religious commitment for numerous Catholics around the globe.
Throughout much of his adult life, from 1962 until two years before his death in 2003, John Paul II kept a series of private diaries in which he disclosed his innermost thoughts, impressions, and concerns. Written in his native Polish and never before available in English until now, these journals provide intimate and deeply moving insight into a man, a priest, and a saint's spirituality and a life devoted completely to God.
In God's Hands lays bare the soul of this powerful, influential statesman, revealing a devout man untouched by his celebrity status; a selfless servant of God who spent decades questioning whether he was worthy of the role he was called to carry out. Over forty years, from his bishopric in Krakow to his election to the papacy to his final years, one question guided him: "Am I serving God?"
Entrusted to his personal secretary--who defied John Paul II's instructions to burn them after his death--these notebooks provide us with a privileged glimpse into the life of a humble man who never took for granted his mission or his exalted role in the church and in the world.
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IN THIS TIME OF MERCY: A COMPENDIUM OF TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYERS & PRACTICES
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INFINITE TENDERNESS OF GOD: MEDITATIONS ON THE GOSPELS
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INSIDE THE SCHOOL OF CHARITY: LESSONS FROM THE MONASTERY
In 2003 Trisha Day spent three months living inside the enclosure of Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, a community of twenty Cistercian nuns. Although she had long been monastic associate, she was startled by the unexpected challenges and insights that emerged as the weeks went by, and began a process of profound reflection on her experience. Now, drawing on her journals and reflections, and on her own experience as a professional woman, wife, daughter, and mother, she delves into the questions of how the centuries-old wisdom of monastic life can challenge, inspire, and guide those living outside the monastery.
Organized around topics such as prayer, community, and the vows, each of Day's reflections begins with memories of her monastic experience, and then presents a perceptive and often humorous critique of the contrasting values of our present culture. For each topic she chronicles with honesty and humility her subsequent struggles to apply back home the alternative approaches learned from the sisters she lived with, and offers a wealth of practical suggestions. Filled with stories from her own life and fascinating details of daily life in the monastery, her book is sure to strike a spark with all those seeking to live in a fully human and Christ-centered way.
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INVITATION TO CATHOLICISM: BELIEFS + TEACHINGS + PRACTICES
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IS GOD IN MY TOP TEN?
Is your life running out of control? Work, sports, picking up the kids, getting to Mass, doing the shopping. . . every day you are barraged with responsibilities. With such a busy schedule, you may struggle to put God first in your life, while distractions of various kinds can take you off track.
Pray like a monk! In this book, Fr. Jerome Kodell, a Benedictine monk, shares the fruit of a long life of prayer as he helps you sort through your priorities. His short reflections touch on a variety of topics-the keys to prayer, how to pray in suffering, the tremendous gift of the word of God, meditations on the reality of Lord's great love and mercy for you, and practical tips to keep God first in your life. These reflections will help you change from a person overcome by the busyness of life to a person of peace in the midst of all that surrounds you. You'll grow in humility and other virtues, and experience the Lord's compassion for you.
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IT'S A GOD THING: WHEN MIRACLES HAPPEN TO EVERYDAY PEOPLE
Some things in life have no earthly explanation.
Miracles are not reserved for the characters in the Old and New Testaments; they happen to everyday people.
Series creators Don Jacobson and K-LOVE Radio have joined together to produce one of the most remarkable collections of modern-day miracles ever compiled. From angel appearances in hospital rooms to a mother saved from a would-be assailant in Hyde Park, from a young autistic girl becoming a beautiful ballerina overnight to a young backpacker who walked away from a terrorist attack, It's a God Thing presents some of the most amazing stories of God's hand on our lives.
Be motivated as never before to look for and witness the incredible ways that God is interacting in your life and the lives of those around you.
"With their new book, It's a God Thing, I believe K-LOVE and my friend Don Jacobson will call friends of Jesus everywhere to look for His capers around the world! Do you know why God involves Himself in our lives? Because God is love and love does!" --Bob Goff, author of the New York Times bestseller Love Does
"Every day we all are faced with stress, situations we can't control and often the fear that we really are all alone. . . . These stories give us courage in times of peril and strengthen us when we feel helpless."--TobyMac, top Christian artist and Grammy Award winner
"In It's a God Thing true servants of God share how their lives were transformed when their understanding became the Father's. What a blessing to be a child of the King!" --Missy Robertson, star of Duck Dynasty
"There is so much going on around us that we never see. Life is all about perspective, and when that lines up with the hand of God, it is remarkable to witness. This book and collection of stories from my friends at K-LOVE will inspire and encourage you greatly!" --Andy Andrews, New York Times best-selling author, The Noticer and The Traveler's Gift
"Sometimes I'm guilty of looking so hard for God that I miss Him right in front of me. May we all be reminded through It's a God Thing that some of the simplest moments in life can quite possibly be some of God's greatest miracles."--Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe
"Nothing astonished people in the New Testament more than watching Jesus perform a miracle right before their eyes--and nothing inspires us today more than hearing He did it again! My good friend Don Jacobson, publisher of The Prayer of Jabez, has once again launched the perfect message for today--don't miss it!"--Bruce Wilkinson, author, The Prayer of Jabez
"There is nothing better than hearing others talk about the ways that God has intervened in their lives. Miracles happen every day all around the world. These stories are incredible."--Robert D. Smith, author, 20,000 Days and Counting
"God doesn't need for us to be aware of the miracles He's performing, but they're happening every day! It's a God Thing, a new book from K-LOVE, is a powerful vehicle to tell the story of a number of those miracles."--Brandon Heath, 2008 New Artist of the Year Dove Award winner
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JESUS CALLING FOR GRADUATES
Learn what Jesus has to say to you during this major life transition. During times of transition and unknown next steps, it is more important than ever to cling to the promises of God and to tune your ear to hear what Jesus has to say. This encouraging compilation of devotions comes from Sarah Young's bestselling brand.
With 150 devotions most applicable and relevant to recent graduates, you'll find topics such as:
This edition is sure to be a favorite in the popular Jesus Calling(R) line. This classic edition resonates with men and women. Jesus Calling for Graduates makes a perfect gift from parents, grandparents, pastors, teachers, and mentors to both high school and college graduates as they embark on the next major transition in life.
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JESUS CHRISTUS
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JESUS: A CONTEMPORARY WALK WITH JESUS
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JESUS: FIRST CENTURY RABBI
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JOY IN THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF SAINT BENEDICT
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JOY OF GOD: COLLECTED WRITINGS
A journey from where we are to achieving true happiness.
Sister Mary David Totah was a nun of the Benedictine contemplative community of St Cecilia's Abbey on the Isle of Wight. American by birth, she was educated at Loyola University, the University of Virginia and Christ Church, Oxford. After a distinguished teaching career, she entered religious life in 1985. For 22 years until her early death from cancer she guided the young nuns of her abbey with enthusiasm, wisdom and wit. The spirituality to be found in the pages of this book demonstrates to the reader why her influence should have been so great and so deep. Her notes to the novices deal with issues of relevance to a world beyond the cloister: What is the meaning of suffering? How do we cope with living with people who annoy us? How do we relate to a God we cannot see? How do we make the big decisions of life? Sister Mary David's teaching was both profound and intensely practical, suffused with faith in God's joy in our work, leisure, community and family life but above all in our view and understanding of ourselves. This book, with an introduction by Abbot Erik Varden OCSO (author of The Shattering of Loneliness) shows us how to realize the Joy that is God.- Please log in to review this product
JOY OF LOVE: AMORIS LAETITIA
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JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD HAS COME
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JOYFULLY LIVING THE GOSPEL DAY BY DAY
Each day contains a specific Scripture quotation, reflection, and prayer to encourage joyous participation in the Christian life. Illustrated and printed in two colors. Includes ribbon marker.
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KEEPING COMPANY WITH ST. IGNATIUS: WALKING THE CAMINO
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LAUDATE DEUM (ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS)
Laudate Deum is an apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis on the climate crisis that relates directly to his first encyclical, Laudate Si. Here, however, the pope's concern is focused directly on the climate crisis that affects all people, but especially those who are poor. In his directness, the pope does not hold back from critiquing problems coming from industry, economists, and those in positions of power who ignore the climate
The exhortation is in six parts where he outlines: 1) the global climate crisis; 2) a growing technological paradigm; 3) the weakness of international politics; 4) the important role of climate conferences; 5) the expectations of COP28 in Dubai; and 5) the spiritual motivations that must be both ecumenical and interreligious.
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LEAD LIKE A MONK: BENEDICT'S PATH TO CULTIVATING MEANING, JOY, & PURPOSE AT WORK
Internationally bestselling author and German monk Anselm Grün presents ancient wisdom for leadership today.
Leadership is not about power, status, and titles. According to the Rule of St. Benedict, true leadership is about awakening creativity in others and building an environment of trust and respect. It's less about maximizing profits and more about finding meaning.
Radical in its time, this 6th century rule offers an approach to leadership that is clear and refreshing in its simplicity. Benedict is primarily concerned with the characteristics of a leader, and how such a person needs to work on himself in order to be able to lead at all. To Benedict, leading through personality is more important than any methods and strategies.
In this insightful book, Benedictine monk and internationally bestselling author Anselm Grün offers practical wisdom on all aspects of leadership, including:
- The Qualities of a Leader
- Benedict's View of Human Nature
- Leadership as Service
- Awakening Creativity
- Management of Material Possessions
- Respecting Boundaries
- Thinking from the heart
- Avoiding workaholism
Benedict's rule does not moralize or preach. It shows how economic function and economic security for a large number of people can be combined with respecting creation and the human beings around us. Leadership is an art, full of challenges but also deeply satisfying.
Whether you lead a business, a family, a non-profit, or a church group, this book will help you discover the joy of leadership and create a sanctuary where a group of people mobilize their spiritual resources, ask relevant questions, love, trust, and respect one another.
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LECTION DIVINA: FROM GOD'S WORD TO OUR LIVES
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LECTIONARY FOR SUNDAY MASS
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LECTIONARY SET - WEEKDAY (SET OF 3 BOOKS)
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