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Tao Te Ching By Jonathan Star, Lao Tzu An erudite translation and commentary on the Tao Te Ching. You
Falling Out of Grace By Sobonfu Some Lessons that can be learned from setbacks, disappointments, and the failures in our lives. Grace
Letters to a Young Therapist By Mary Pipher Insights into human nature and many words of wisdom about the dynamics of living a rich and fulfilling life. Teachers
No Death, No Fear By Thich Nhat Hanh Presents the author's understanding of death and reveals freedom as one of the most important benefits of mindfulness. Transformation
Give Us This Day By Craig L. Nessan Challenges believers to become agents of God's justice by the power of the Spirit. Justice
The Path of the Human Being By Dennis Genpo Merzel, Wynn Seishin Wright Clarifies many of the essentials of this practice. You
The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living By Stephanie Iachetta, Thomas Keating Spiritual nourishment for those looking to deepen their devotional life. Devotion
Living a Year of Kaddish By Ari L. Goldman Reveals what an Orthodox Jew learned from the ritual of saying the mourner's prayer for 11 months. Devotion
Seeking with All My Heart By Paula D'Arcy Inspirational stories of divine love moving in and through people's lives in moments of communion and community. Love
Once and Future Myths By Phil Cousineau A lyrical and enthralling paean to myth by a meaning-maker par excellence. Meaning
Return to Stillness By Trevor Carolan Reveals the bounties of this discipline that brings peace, calm, and grace to the routines of his life. Grace
The Heart of Henri Nouwen By Henri Nouwen, Michael J. Christensen, Rebecca Laird A rousing anthology with pieces on life and death, faith, community, friendship, hope, and joy. Love
Creating a Life with God By Daniel Wolpert Reveals the startling richness of resources available to those on the Christian path. Devotion
Merton's Palace of Nowhere By James Finley A well-done overview of this Trappist monk's understanding of the false self and the true calling of each one of us to be a loyal son or daughter of God. You
Science and Wisdom By Jurgen Moltmann A good case for honoring the mysteries of the universe and approaching the created world with wonder. Wonder
Broken Body, Healing Spirit By Mary C. Earle Reveals ways in which those who are ill can use the spiritual practice of lectio divina to enrich and deepen their daily lives. Meaning
The Dignity of Difference By Jonathan Sacks Makes a good case for the spiritual practice of hospitality in a world of global religious and economic strife. Hospitality
The Hopeful Heart By John R. Claypool Delineates the many meanings of hope, described as the Cinderella sister in the trilogy of Christian virtues outlined by St. Paul in I Corinthians 13. Hope
Beside Still Waters By Harold Kasimow, John P. Keenan, Linda Klepinger Keenan A watershed work in the increasingly important new field of multifaith studies. Hospitality
Prescription for Dietary Wellness By Phyllis A. Balch A comprehensive resource about eating for good health. Nurturing