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A Passion for Truth By Abraham Joshua Heschel Examines the spiritual perspectives of two Hasidic masters. Faith
At Home in the World By Mary Tarcliff Correspondence betwen these two Catholics from 1966 to 1968. Connections
In a High Spiritual Season By Joan Chittister A treasure trove of spiritual bonbons around the four seasons. Grace
Thomas Merton the Man By Ron Seitz A fascinating portrait of the Trappist monk by one of his closest friends. Vision
From Age-ing to Sage-ing By Ronald Miller, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi An edifying portrait of the spiritual dimensions of the last stage of life. Meaning
The Fisher King and the Handless Maiden By Robert A. Johnson Uses two ancient myths to understand the forces which prohibit people from living out a heightened sense of worth, meaning, and purpose. You
The Reinvention of Work By Matthew Fox A watershed book spelling out bold, imaginative, and far-ranging views on this important subject. Imagination
Our Greatest Gift By Henri J. M. Nouwen A profound and deeply felt book about befriending death. X-The Mystery
Talk Before Sleep By Elizabeth Berg A novel about the friendship between two women, one of whom is dying of cancer. Love
Of Water and the Spirit By Malidoma Patrice Some A powerful spiritual autobiography of a walker between indigenous and modern worlds. Devotion
Our Journey Home By Jean Vanier Describes the softening of the heart which is part and parcel of the last stage of life. Love
Re-Discovering the Sacred By Phyllis Tickle Examines a cultural trend: interest in spirituality. Meaning
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time By Marcus J. Borg A breath of fresh air in the musty halls of Christian scholarship offering salutary new options for discipleship and dialogue in this era of revved-up spirituality. Transformation
Death By Greg Palmer Examines the ways in which different people in cultures around the world deal with this fact of life. X-The Mystery
Never Alone By Joseph A. Girzone A book about spiritual growth by the author of the Joshua series. Faith
Sastun By Rosita Arvigo The incredible story of the author's work with Don Elijio Panti, one of the last traditional healers of Beliz. Teachers
Pilgrimage to Dzhvari By Valeria Alfeyeva Reveals the spiritual practices of Eastern Orthodox believers. Faith
Wisdom of the Jewish Sages By Rami Shapiro A fluid and accessible translation of the Jewish classic. Attention
A Natural History of Love By Diane Ackerman Savors the great intangibles of love. Love
Women in Praise of the Sacred By Jane Hirshfield A diverse anthology of hymns, poems, prayers and songs. Devotion