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Mary and the Catholic Imagination By Wendy M. Wright Ideas about and experiences of Mary among contemporary Catholics. Imagination

Except the Color Grey By Arlene Alda A delightful children's book displaying a cavalcade of colorful sights that draw out a sense of wond… Wonder

The Artist's Rule By Christine Valters Paintner A creative and edifying combination of practices to nurture creativity, contemplation, and monastic … Imagination

HumaniTrees By Joan Klostermann-Ketels A delightful photography book for tree lovers. Reverence

The Return of the Prodigal Son Extraordinary insights about Rembrandt's painting The Return of the Prodigal Son. Love

The Practice of Contemplative Photography By Andy Karr, Michael Wood Observations on a new way of seeing and experiencing the world through photography. Being Present

Sacred Earth By Martin Gray Beautiful color photographs and commentary on 1,000 of the world's sacred sites. Reverence

Dwelling with Philippians By Elizabeth Steele Halstead, John D. Witvliet, Joyce Borger, Paul Detterman Stunning paintings that add a sensuous dimension to the reading of Paul's letter to the Philippians.… Faith

Songs of Mary By Various Authors Fifteen traditional chants and praises in devotion to Mary. Devotion

The Sound Healing Collection By David Ison, Jeffrey Thompson, Joseph Nagler, Silvia Nakkach, Steven Halpern Music for the healing of mind, body, and soul from six pioneers in the field. Peace

Into Light By Deva Premal Devotional music in eight mantras and chants sung by Deva Premal. Devotion

The Sound of One Hand By Audrey Yoshiko Seo, Stephen Addiss A wonderful collection of over 100 whimsical ink paintings and calligraphies by the great Zen master… Imagination

Real Presence By Sister Wendy Beckett The art nun on pre-iconoclastic icons in the monastery of St. Catherine at Mt. Sinai. Devotion

What I Eat By Faith D'Aluisio, Peter Menzel A visually stunning and informative overview of what 80 people around the world eat in a single day.… Nurturing

I Like to Play By Marla Stewart Konrad A savoring of the moment in the spiritual practice of play. Play

Grand By Marla Stewart Konrad A tribute to the love between children and their grandparents. Love

Getting There By Marla Stewart Konrad A depiction of various ways kids around the world try to get from place to place. Questing

Mom and Me By Marla Stewart Konrad A tribute to all mothers around the world who love, nurture, and care for their children. Unity

Transitions By Sandi Kimmel Melodic and inspiring music to stir the soul during the many transitions of life. Hope

Songs of the Spirit III By Karen Drucker Songs and chants that stir the soul and serve as bells calling us to attention and personal renewal.… Devotion