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The Women's Passover Companion By Catherine Spector, editor, Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, editor, Tara Mohr, editor Reflections designed to enrich this observance. Devotion
The Women's Seder Sourcebook By Catherine Spector, Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Tara Mohr An eclectic and multidimensional seder sourcebook bringing together the contributions of over 100 women. Devotion
Mary of Nazareth, Prophet of Peace By John Dear A poignant revisioning of the mother of Jesus as a practitioner of nonviolence and peacemaking. Peace
Penguins and Golden Calves By Madeleine L'Engle Explores the powers of good and evil active in the universe. Teachers
When the Trees Say Nothing By Kathleen Deignan, Thomas Merton 300 selections that draw out our wonder and gratitude for the marvels and bounties of the creation. Wonder
Heart of Forgiveness By Madeline Ko-I Bastis Demonstrates the transformative powers of this spiritual practice. Forgiveness
Rest Your Dreams on a Little Twig By Barbara Loomis, illustrations, Joyce Rupp A tutorial from a wise spiritual director in the art of savoring every brimming moment in the world of nature. Teachers
The Secret Life of Bees By Sue Monk Kidd A heart-affecting novel about a young girl's coming of age through the transforming power of love. Love
Send My Roots Rain By Megan McKenna A wonderful and stirring anthology of the writings of this gifted Catholic writer. Justice
The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Medi… By Joel Levey, Michelle Levey More than 100 ideas, practices, and exercises for personal renewal. Attention
Savoring God By Kathleen Finley A delightful resource that will bring your devotional activities down to earth. Devotion
Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization By Ira Rifkin Outlines how eight religious traditions view one of the key issues of our times. Justice
Hearing with the Heart By Debra K. Farrington Examines spiritual practices that can be used in this process. Listening
The Healing Power of Kindness By Jean Maalouf The radical impact this virtue can have when practiced with zeal and perseverance. Kindness
Teilhard in the 21st Century By Arthur Fabel, Donald St. John Demonstrates that this French Jesuit's pioneering thought continues to send ripples across the waters of religion, science, theology, and environmental studies. Vision
Aging Well By George E. Vaillant Material tailor-made for the Baby Boom generation's quest for ways to enrich the last stages of life. Joy
Lamentations By Daniel Berrigan A cry from the heart of this peacemaker against the furies of war and the enmity that is driving America into isolation and a sea of troubles. Justice
Seasons of a Family's Life By Wendy M. Wright Salutes the household as the ideal place to nurture love, attention, and forgiveness. Attention
Sacred Time and the Search for Meaning By Gary Eberle A philosophically rich work that reveals many avenues into finding a balance in your life between the temporal and the eternal. Meaning
Walking with God in a Fragile World By James Langford, Leroy S. Rouner A sturdy anthology of original essays by theologians and spiritual writers on the aftershocks of September 11 on our private and public lives. Meaning