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Found in these pages is a seven day reflective journey/retreat in a discipline of solitude and intentional prayer; it is intended to serve as a map of hopeful openness to receive the wisdom of God's Word in the praying of Psalms and canticles, meditating on God's Word, all with the wisdom of Henri's Nouwen's most generous heart. David Haas, one of the preeminent composers of liturgical music, now invites you to take part in this rhythmic prayer pattern, to take intentional times throughout the day to be still and let this God come alive in you. Join Henri Nouwen by seeing through his eyes and heart, in coming to discover over and over again, how God is "well pleased" in us all. May we never cease in welcoming in our hearts, 'God's faithful presence'.

This book contains a collection of well-written and inspiring homilies that span the three-year cycle of the Roman lectionary - including a section containing homilies written in Spanish. Written by Roman Catholic deacon, Dr. Joseph Kupin, they have warmed the hearts and souls of the parishioners of St. Paul Church in Princeton, New Jersey during his active ministry. Facing the final stages of cancer, Deacon Joe has released this volume of work so that his words may always continue to spread the Good News of the Gospel. Net proceeds from the sale of this book are being donated to the local Society of St. Vincent de Paul, whose mission is to offer person-to-person services to those who are in need, without regard to color or religious affiliation. This includes assisting immigrants and transients.

In re-releasing this best-selling classic book, Storytelling - Imagination and Faith, Fr. Bill Bausch brings to life the art of stories and of storytelling. Weaving together stories that have been collected over the years, he celebrates the ability of storytelling to transform the heart of the reader. No doubt, this book will hold a treasured spot on the shelves of preachers, ministers, teachers, parents - and anyone who wants to learn the power of the story! For stories remain the repositories of our successes and failures, our dreams and our hopes, our faith and despair. And we remember them. This, then, is what you will find in this book: stories, secular and sacred, that provoke, entertain, entice and challenge.

"The Grace of Forgiveness" looks at the everyday pain of damaged relationships beginning with the recognition that the reaction to being wounded does not have to be striking back or pulling out! Author, scientist and spiritual director, Margaret (Mags) Blackie writes this insightful book from her own experience and journey out of the shadow of unforgiveness. These pages offer hope. They offer the possibly of new life. The journey of forgiveness is often uncomfortable, but in the end relationship may be restored leading to the fruit of interior freedom.

This book celebrates the bringing together of insightful wisdom from the great spiritual writer Henri Nouwen, fused together with the creative and poetic gifts of crafting communal and individual prayer that are singularly found in liturgical composer and author, David Haas. In these pages, David has developed and crafted a four-week cycle of morning and evening prayer modeled after the Liturgy of the Hours, with the use of David's unique Psalm-Poems and passages from Nouwen's canon of holy and sacred writings. Intended for individual prayer and small group gatherings, David has also included Psalm-Poems and canticle paraphrases for Midday and Night Prayer; as well as chapters featuring blessings for various occasions and reflections for the seasons of the liturgical year. Also included are musical suggestions and helpful indices. This is truly a blessed prayer companion for all who want to walk with Henri, and stay close to the daily prayer rhythm of the Church.

Fr. William Byron, SJ releases his latest book which provides a strong argument that lay participation in parish leadership will help the Catholic Church in the USA face up to the problem of the empty pews. It also explains how an integration of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching into the way parishes work is the key to parish renewal.

The riveting true story of a young man's descent into opioid and alcohol addiction, homelessness and violence, and his recovery journey-told by a son, now seven years sober and co-founder of a substance abuse treatment program, and his mother, a spiritual director and youth minister with more than twenty-six years of sobriety. Unchained: Our Family's Addiction Mess Is Our Message is the inspiring story of one family's efforts through their faith, the 12-step program, and a tough-love approach to help their son return home-as did the prodigal son of the Gospel-to forgiveness, love, and a renewed life. This book will provide hope for families grappling with the dark world of addiction.