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Forgotten Among the Lilies By Ronald Rolheiser Christian essays exploring the spiritual practice of yearning. Yearning
The Left Hand of God By Michael Lerner A bold and inspiring progressive spiritual vision to animate the hopes and dreams of those who desire a country where peace, freedom, and justice prevail. Justice
Two Treasures By Thich Nhat Hanh Commentary by a Zen master on two essential sutras of the Buddha with insights into generosity, simplicity, and compassion. Transformation
Changing Light By Nora Gallagher A fictional love story and thriller set in the summer of 1945 against the creation of the atom bomb at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Love
The Lost Spiritual World: Mark By Ruth Rimm A beautifully designed interfaith work using the Gospel of Mark as a launch pad for meditations on a spirituality that is open, hosipitable, and flexible in its outreach. Hospitality
Cosmopolitanism By Kwame Anthony Appiah Makes a good case for kindness to strangers and a cosmopolitanism that affirms both difference and universality. Openness
Take This Bread By Sara Miles An unusual and compelling spiritual memoir of a zealous woman who decided to play her part in feeding the hungry and the homeless in St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Faith
Transfiguration By John Dear A thought-provoking and soul-stirring book that encourages us to practice Jesus' way of fearless nonviolence. Transformation
Three Cups of Tea By David Oliver Relin, Greg Mortenson A one-man Peace Corps who has worked humanitarian wonders in Muslim communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Love
Psalms for Praying By Nan C. Merrill Poetic renditions of the Psalms, the oldest prayers in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Devotion
365 Ways to Change the World By Michael Norton An idea for every day of the year how to make a difference in the world through acts of conscience, service, charity, kindness, and peace. Transformation
The Power of Place By Winifred Gallagher Assesses the various ways our environment influences our behavior and well-being. You
From the Stars to the Street By James Conlon A visionary spiritual blueprint for the future that integrates self and society, action and contemplation, story and imagination. Transformation
2007 State of the World By Linda Starke A treasure trove of information on the state of cities today. Nurturing
When No One Understands By Brad Sachs Wise counsel dispensed by a family therapist to a troubled 16-year-old d girl through 20 letters. Connections
World Wheel: Volumes IV-VII By Frithjof Schuon A collection of poems from the interspirituality pioneer Frithjof Schuon. Beauty
World Wheel: Volumes I-III By Frithjof Schuon A collection of poems from the interspirituality pioneer Frithjof Schuon. Hospitality
Eat, Pray, Love By Elizabeth Gilbert A spiritual memoir that is delightful romp filled with delicious adventures and many keen insights. Questing
Forever in Love By June Cotner A wonderful collection of poems on the different shades of love in a meaningful relationship. Love
Just Passing Through By Margaret Guenther Salty and wise observations of the Resident Crone at St. Columba's Church in Washington, D.C. Questing