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Following the Ecstasy By John Howard Griffin A laser-sharp profile of the Trappist monk's struggle with the spiritual discipline of solitude. Silence
Christianity in the 21st Century By Robert Wuthnow Offers analysis in five arenas: institutions, ethics, doctrine, politics and culture. Compassion
Fire in the Soul By Joan Borysenko Shows how suffering can open avenues to personal renewal. Compassion
Fire in the Head By Tom Cowan Probes the common roots of druidism. witchcraft ad Celtic Christianity. X-The Mystery
The Body of God By Sallie McFague Blows away the last vestiges of anthropocentricism which have plagued Christianity with disastrous consequences for the earth and its creatures. Meaning
Zuni Fetishes By Hal Zina Bennett Offers advice on making the most of these small hand-carved animal figures as tools for self-exploration. Reverence
Passing Strange and Wonderful By Yi-Fu Tuan An impressive book on the how what is considered to be beautiful vaires from culture to culture and generation to generation. Beauty
Straight Talk About Death for Teenagers By Earl A. Grollman Covers all aspects of bereavement. Love
Fire Bearer By Michael Dwinell Challenges men and women to see themselves as agents of transformation. Transformation
Pennsylvania Dutch By Richard E. Wentz Probes this unsual blend of Puritanism, theosophy, and Jewish Cabbala. Devotion
Living Christianity By Martin Palmer Envisions faith as a vast collection of stories, some of which can be discarded as new occasions teach new duties. Imagination
Women, Earth, and Creator Spirit By Elizabeth A. Johnson Presents an ecological ethic and spirituality based on a rethinking of these three. Connections
The Elements of Native American Traditions By Arthur Versluis A sturdy introduction to the beliefs and practices of over 20 tribes in the Americas. Faith
The Sacred World of the Christian By Mary Anthony Wagner Uses her study of the sacred world of Native Americans as a launchpad for her discussion of sacramentals. Grace
The Sacrament of the Present Moment By Jean-Pierre de Caussade A classic work on everyday spirituality. Grace
Richard Rohr By Andreas Ebert, Patricia Brockman Draws together essays, poems, meditations, and articles which honor the ministry of this writer, retreat master, and Christian activist. Peace
The Unconscious Christian By James Hall Discusses five different categories of dreamscapes. Imagination
Mozart By Hans Kung A brief but illuminating work about Mozart. Beauty
Dead Men Walking By Helen Prejean Presents a convincing case against capital punishment. Justice
Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves By Gary Paul Nabhan Recounts the author's 200 mile pilgrimage in honor of St. Francis. Reverence