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Crosswicks journal volume 3
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English
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The bestselling author of A Wrinkle in Time contemplates the true meaning of faith in the third installment of her series of memoirs.
Upon her death, the New York Times hailed Madeleine L’Engle as “an author whose childhood fables, religious meditations and fanciful science fiction transcended both genre and generation.” L’Engle has long captivated and provoked readers by exploring the intersection...
Upon her death, the New York Times hailed Madeleine L’Engle as “an author whose childhood fables, religious meditations and fanciful science fiction transcended both genre and generation.” L’Engle has long captivated and provoked readers by exploring the intersection...
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Liturgical Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live: in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This Lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year will help readers understand the Bible in light of their daily lives, experiences, and challenges, and help Sunday Mass preachers find new ways to articulate God's work in the world.
John Martens is known for his contributions to
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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
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The liturgical year, beginning on the first Sunday of Advent and carrying through the following November is the year that sets out to attune the life of the Christian to the life of Jesus, the Christ. This book sets out to open what may at first seem to be simply an arbitrary arrangement of ancient holy days or liturgical seasons to their essential relationship to one another and their ongoing meaning to us today. It is an excursion into life from...
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Image
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Pope Francis illuminates a new way of experiencing the Gospel: by returning to the original word of God alongside reflections from early church leaders, in search of wisdom on living with meaning, purpose, and strength. Published in English for the first time, Reflections on the Sunday Gospel closely examines ancient reflections by Church Fathers from the Eastern and Western Church that shine light on how necessary, inviting, healing, and powerful...
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Publisher
Fortress Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Using the annual lectionary as his guide, Christian Piatt has put together a devotional that allows us to read through major parts of the Old and New Testaments. Every week has four Scripture readings, glossary terms, deeper thoughts, and a closing prayer. Start anywhere. Set it down and come back to it. Use it as an in-depth study guide or a daily devotional. There's no ""wrong way"" to use Surviving the Bible. Engage ancient texts in new ways that...
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W.B. Eerdmans
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
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This collection of vividly illustrative sermons by a leading contemporary Episcopalian preacher eloquently heralds the Christian call to faith in the face of modern challenges.
Widely known for their up-to-the-minute relevance to modern life, the sermons of Fleming Rutledge are always out on the edge, challenging the boundaries of contemporary thought and experience. No issue is too threatening, no event too shocking, no question too impertinent...
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Publisher
Howard Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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In Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times, author Katie Savage beckons you to join her as she embraces the mystery of faith and gently eases into the sometimes turbulent waters of contemplative exploration. She writes with honesty and humor about the uncertainty and doubt that is inherent in the life of the growing believer, finding that even in the midst of questions, bold assurances of faith emerge. Youll find yourself falling into step with Katie as she...
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English
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"This enchanting Christmas story by beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor follows the three wise men on their world-changing journey to Bethlehem. In this beautiful retelling of their adventure, Taylor captures the power of one very special star and gives readers a new perspective on the three wise men and their encounters with King Herod, Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Home by Another Way: A Christmas Story features breathtaking artwork...
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Jericho Books
Language
English
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These "fifty-two (plus a few) weekly readings can each be read aloud in 10-12 minutes, and offer a simple curriculum of insightful reflections and transformative practices. Organized around the traditional church year, these readings give an overview of the whole Bible and guide an individual or a group of friends through a year of rich study, interactive learning, and personal growth"--Dust jacket flap
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Skylight Paths Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Fresh, inclusive, creation-conscious prayers to nourish your soul-and the soul of your worship community.
"We are called to name the extravagant wildness of God, the overflowing abundance of creation, and the deep aching need of a broken world in new words and images that speak to contemporary concerns... [These prayers] are an invitation to pray boldly."
-from the Introduction
This special prayer book is for today's Christians who find comfort in...
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Paraclete Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
In today's busyness, how does a Christian family live and celebrate the Gospel at home?
At Home with God seeks to provide meaningful and simple ways for Christian families to retell and celebrate God's Redemptive Story in the home. By translating ancient rhythms of our faith into accessible, easy-to-use tools, At Home with God
· Helps families rediscover the vibrancy of faith in everyday life.
· Creates daily, weekly, and seasonal...
17) Advent to Pentecost: comparing the seasons in the ordinary and extraordinary forms of the Roman rite
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Publisher
Liturgical Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Since 2007, use of the Roman Missal of 1962 has been broadly permitted within the church. This creates, in effect, two liturgical years running concurrently. In Advent to Pentecost, Abbot Patrick Regan compares the prayers and prefaces, readings and rubrics, calendar and chants of the 1962 Missal with those of the Missal as it was revised following the Second Vatican Council, now in its third edition. The result is a striking demonstration of the...
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SkyLight Paths Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
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Just One Moment of Close Attention Can Be a Prayer to God
"Does God communicate through the natural world? Through the slug on the compost pile, the leaf on the lawn, the stone tumbled on the beach, the air that feeds my lungs, the dreams that fill my nights? How will I know unless I pay attention?"
-from the Introduction
Paying attention is rarely easy to do. It requires focus, patience and a willingness to slow down-traits that are hard to come...
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Convergent
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"This beautifully written memoir is for anyone who has walked a hard road and wondered how to get to the other side. Stephanie Duncan Smith promises that it's not through grit and force that you will find a way forward, but through leaning in to the promises that hold true when all seems lost. Duncan Smith's personal disorientation began when she lost her first pregnancy on the winter solstice's longest night, just as the world readied to celebrate...
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