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Beauty and the Soul By Piero Ferrucci A profound and multidimensional tribute to beauty and its many incarnations, manifestations, and benefits. Beauty
Healing Words for the Body, Mind and Spirit By Caren Goldman An exploration of 101 words that are rich with medicinal powers and spiritual potency. Meaning
The Cathedral of the World By Forrest Church An impressive compilation of the late Unitarian minister Forrest Church's writings and speeches. Meaning
Smile at Fear By Chogyam Trungpa The master teacher's presentation of the way of the spiritual warrior who acts with joy, gentleness, and fearlessness. Joy
One Soul, One Love, One Heart By John E. Welshons Propels us to a deeper and richer appreciation of the spiritual nature of our relationships. Love
15 Days of Prayer with Henri Nouwen By Robert Waldron Explores the major themes in Henri Nouwen's life and writings. Devotion
Forgiveness By Joseph F. Sica Probes the spiritual practice of forgiveness in creative, constructive, and illuminating ways. Forgiveness
The City Out My Window By Matteo Pericoli A creative and entertaining look through the windows of 63 people at New York City in all its amazing variety. Attention
The Meaning Is in the Waiting By Paula Gooder A Christian theologian on the value of waiting during the season of Advent. Hope
In God's Womb By Edwina Gateley An extraordinary spiritual memoir about a Catholic laywoman who has loved God, served her neighbors, and modeled the spiritual practices of compassion and hospitality. Devotion
A Buddhist Response to the Climate Emergency By David R. Loy, Gyurme Dorje, John Stanley A timely and thought-provoking response to the climate crisis by a wide cross-cut of Buddhist spiritual teachers and writers. Connections
The Breath of the Soul By Joan Chittister Explores 42 different attitudes which prepare us for prayer and a rich life of devotion to God. Devotion
The Wolf at Twilight By Kent Nerburn Keen insights into the dark side of American history, and soul-stirring observations about Native American ceremonies, the Great Mystery, and the spiritual practice of listening. Questing
Memories of Muhammad By Omid Safi A well-developed, rounded, and revealing portrait of the life, work, and legacies of the Prophet Muhammad. Teachers
Spirit of Service By Nancy Hancock, editor A top-notch daybook describing the work of more than 500 organizations and other ways to serve. Justice
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul By Deepak Chopra The poet-prophet of alternative medicine's primer on the spiritual practice of transformation. Transformation
A Book of Silence By Sara Maitland A memoir that deepens and enriches our knowledge and appreciation of silence. Silence
Conquering Fear By Harold S. Kushner A mature spiritual perspective on coping with the many fears of life. Meaning
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Howard C. Cutler Assessments of societal warps such as lack of community, prejudice, terrorism, violence, and fear plus spiritual practices to deal with them. Joy
The Liturgical Year By Joan Chittister Presents the liturgical year as a spiritual adventure filled with dramatic events, dynamic characters, and vibrant emotions. Devotion