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Drawing on timeless texts from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and more, this compendium of wisdom is a new scripture for the spiritual but not religious. Where conventional Bibles and scriptures speak to believers of one religion or another, this is a global spiritual conversation for seekers of every faith and none.

Veteran journalist Bill Tammeus contends that the road to a rich, dynamic, healthy faith inevitably must run through the valley of the shadow of doubt. He argues in favor of recognizing our mortality, of adopting the Benedictine virtue of humility and of realizing that we live by metaphor, by myth. It''s our willingness to question that builds ...

With stories from her personal life and her experience as a spiritual director, Rev. Jane Vennard illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, with insights from various religious traditions and exercises and meditations for your journey.

Leaders from across the spectrum of the emerging directions of feminist Christianity speak about theological visions, liturgical and ministerial challenges and scriptural insights as a starting point for building new models of religious life and worship.

Inspires and challenges us to live life fully-not carefully or cautiously, but wholly engaged with the world and with the messiness of humanity-and dares us to claim our freedom to care, to risk and to step out into the unknown and live as people of hope.

Take inspiration from the primary texts of the lively Celtic Christian tradition, with selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland.

Whether you want to start a contemplative prayer practice or deepen your experience of lectio divina in new ways, you are invited to savor the gifts lectio divina has to offer your heart and spirit.

Augustine of Hippo (354-430), priest, bishop and theologian, is one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. He is known as much for his long interior struggle that ended with conversion and baptism at age thirty-two as for his influential teachings on human will, original sin and the theology of just war. Cherished as a model for the pursuit of a life of spiritual grace and criticized for his theory of predestination, Augustine is recognized as a living expression of the passion to understand and communicate the deeper meanings of human experience. With fresh translations drawn from Augustine's voluminous writings and probing facing-page commentary, Augustinian scholar Dr. Joseph Kelley provides insight into the mind and heart of this foundational Christian figure. Kelley illustrates how Augustine's keen intellect, rhetorical skill and passionate faith reshaped the theological language and dogmatic debates of early Christianity. He explores the stormy religious arguments and political upheavals of the fifth century, Augustine's controversial teachings on predestination, sexuality and marriage and the deep undercurrents of Augustine's spiritual quest that still inspire Christians today.

Explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging and offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career.

An urgent call to action, gathering insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies and spiritual and environmental activists to inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for God's creation.

A joyful, imaginative book that will become your spiritual friend and teacher. Follow the journeys of the author and other crocheters to discover how they have used this craft to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. Includes ten original projects.

We each have broken areas of our lives. Whether from things that happen to us or as consequences of our own choices, there are times and situations where our very souls feel fractured. We may deny, react or struggle to conquer our problems, but what we need is a clear-eyed and kindhearted method of understanding and moving through our trials. If we turn to a spirituality uniquely tuned for times of brokenness, we can transform these moments of supreme vulnerability into unparalleled opportunities for unhindered reflection and spiritual growth.Terry Taylor guides you through a compassionate yet highly practical process of facing, accepting and finally integrating your brokenness into your experience of life. He offers concrete methods based on teachings and practices from many religious traditions, including:┬╖Ancient Christian practice of lectio divina to face our brokenness┬╖Tibetan practice of Tonglen to generate compassion for ourselves┬╖Jewish tradition of naming to give our brokenness a limited identity┬╖Muslim practice of hajj - pilgrimage - to bring the journey full circleReaders of any faith tradition will find kindness and wise counsel in this useful, step-by-step process to recovering the wholeness we seek.

For many in the West, the teachings of the Qur'an are often enshrouded in mystery and fear. Yet Islam's holy book gave birth to one of the most powerful and enlightened civilisations the world has ever seen. By the sixteenth century, Muslim culture stretched from India to Africa to Europe, preserving with it the ancient learning that helped spawn the Renaissance. With its interwoven ideas of faith and reason, justice and mercy, the path of Islam - which literally means "e;surrendering to God's will"e; - offers a uniquely focused and balanced approach to living life with a profound awareness of God. With gentleness and insight, Sohaib N. Sultan leads you through the central themes of both the Qur'an and the collected sayings of Prophet Muhammad, known as hadith. These teachings dispel common misconceptions about Muslim beliefs and offer practical guidance for your own spiritual journey, from understanding the merciful nature of God; to cultivating peace and justice in the self, family and society; to answering questions about the afterlife and how to attain it. Now you can experience the wisdom of Qur'anic teachings even if you have no previous knowledge of Islam or Muslim writings. Insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary explains the texts for you, allowing you to enter into the path of surrender to God.

Presents a selection of Vivekananda's most inspiring lectures and a glimpse of his life through newspaper reports from the time, personal reminiscences from disciples and others close to him, and impressions of his life and message from world leaders.

Guarded for centuries by saints and ascetics in the forests and mountains of India, the universal principles of Vedanta were deemed too precious to be understood by the masses until Swami Vivekananda first introduced them in the West at the end of the nineteenth century. Today Vedanta''s principles of self-awareness, self-knowledge and self-control are available for anyone who wants to enrich their life by following this ancient tradition. Fusing science, philosophy, meditation and contemplation, these timeless teachings encourage spiritual growth by inviting critical enquiry, encouraging honest doubt and providing realistic explanations of the mysteries of spiritual quest. This comprehensive guide examines in detail the tenets of Vedanta, its relationship to other spiritual paths and its applications for your own spiritual journey, such as: - Re-establishing Contact with the Ultimate Reality - Acting in the Living Present - Awakening Spiritual Consciousness - Mastering the Restless Mind - Grasping the Essentials - Liberating the Soul - And much more .