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Happiness By Joan Chittister Joan Chittister's quest for happiness as a fine companion to those on a similar journey. Questing
Simplifying the Soul By Paula Huston A Lenten retreat on humility with meditations and spiritual practices. Love
The Family Meditation Book By Kerry Lee MacLean A strong case for regular meditations by the whole family. Peace
A Little Book of Love By Moh Hardin Wisdoms and tools from the Buddhist tradition for awakening and expanding love. Love
Shirt of Flame By Heather King A profound account of how Saint Therese of Lisieux turned the author's life toward the light. Love
John & Charles Wesley By Paul Wesley Chilcote A top drawer collection of writings, hymns, and commentary on John and Charles Wesley's vision of Methodism. Love
Animal Gospel By Andrew Linzey A wake up call for Christians to support the animal rights movement and to show greater respect and love for all creatures large and small. Love
Desert Banquet By David G. R. Keller An eloquent daybook of quotations from the desert elders and commentary by an expert in their ways of wisdom. Love
Gustavo Gutierrez By Daniel Groody, Gustavo Gutierrez A collection of the spiritual writings of Gustavo Gutierrez, the father of liberation theology and the idea of the preferential option for the poor. Justice
The Gift of Grace By Paul Brunton An inspirational collection of quotations on grace by an interspirituality pioneer. Grace
Beyond Religion By His Holiness The Dalai Lama A vision of an ethical path that can lead to unity and a global community based on trust and reverence for all. Vision
Aging as a Spiritual Practice By Lewis Richmond A measured and thoughtful Buddhist approach to conscious aging. Transformation
Taking Flight By Anthony de Mello 259 stories which offer a course in enlightenment. Teachers
The Kabbalah Reader By Edward Hoffman A scholarly anthology of ancient and modern commentators on Kabbalah. Meaning
The Guru Question By Mariana Caplan The benefits and the pitfalls of devotion and loyalty to spiritual teachers or gurus. Teachers
Lazarus, Come Forth! By John Dear A plea for the end of our culture of death and violence using the Biblical story of Jesus raising Lazarus. Peace
The Contented Life By Robert Atwell An exploration of old age as a spiritual adventure leading to contentment. Questing
Tree Whispering By Basia Alexander, Jim Conroy Materials and techniques for those who want to commune and speak with trees and plants in the natural world. Reverence
Bringing Home the Dharma By Jack Kornfield An excellent collection of essays on Buddhist life, practices, teachers, and much more. Teachers
In the Company of Rilke By Stephanie Dowrick A celebration of the creative genius of Rainer Maria Rilke, his spiritual quests, and his always interesting poetry. Meaning