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In this provocative spiritual autobiography, Diarmuid OMurchu explores the many paschal journeys in his personal life as well as in the life of the church and the world. He shows how the paschal paradoxthe movement through death and resurrectionis at the heart of Gods creation and gives meaning to all life.

Monsignor Vincenzo Peroni, Master of Ceremonies for Pope Francis, takes pilgrims on an unforgettable tour of the most important sites in the Holy Land through guided meditations and prayerful reflections. Eighteen original watercolor drawings by Alessandro Alghisi capture the beauty and sacredness of these places.

For centuries St. Clare of Assisi has been a lesser-known saint simply because she was overshadowed by the giant that is St. Francis. This biography not only tells the story of their intertwined lives, but more importantly highlights the extraordinary contributions Clare made to the Franciscan world following Francis's death. This book is her story from birth until death in 1253.Sr. Margaret Carney captures who this medieval woman was and interprets it in a way modern readers will understand. It provides answers to all the questions about why we knew so little about St. Clare but have overflowing information about St. Francis. Clare offers readers two valuable lessons; firstly, the significant importance that womenand particularly this extraordinary womanplayed in the Franciscan story. Secondly, it is that Clare's importance stems from the fact that she, the recipient of a gift from the Spirit of the Lord, had her own charisma that made her special. She is in fact one of the most remarkable and influential saints from medieval Christianity. European experts in early Franciscan history have tirelessly worked on the preservation and at extending our knowledge of Saint Clare of Assisi. Yet it wasn't until the last 50 years that the English-speaking world became familiar with her because the materials just were not readily available. Thankfully, a number of biographical studies and related documents,translations of her writings, and the clearer understanding of poetry, art, music, and theatrical offerings at the time she was alive paint a more accurate picture and enrich the story of this fascinating and influential woman.

Discover how reading the Bible can change your life. The Bible is meant to be about transformation, not merely information. In Things Hidden Richard Rohr invites you to experience Scripture as spirituality--as a living text that can breathe new life into your relationship with God and change your way of seeing the world. Diving deep into topics like morality, power, and wisdom, Rohr paints a picture of a biblical God who is grace-filled and abundant, and who calls us to be fully alive. Things Hidden will invigorate your relationship with the Bible and leave you feeling nourished, hopeful, and better able to embody a Christ-centered spirituality.

In this deceptively simple allegorical tale, author and sought-after retreat speaker Paula D'Arcy recounts her own spiritual journey in a way that will echo in your heart long after you finish the book. In the town of Status, across the river from Quo, nothing ever changes. Children are taught to memorize facts, but not to think for themselves. Adults live by the motto, "Work, produce, stay the same." And as long as everyone follows the rules, there is harmony in the two communities. The shops hum and all ceremonies for the worship of God are appropriately formal and well-organized. The past is revered and the future seems to be secure. Then the Stranger comes to town bringing tales of love and of the Great Being, the Stranger captivates the local children with his joy and delight in life. They dance, fly kites, and disrupt the established rhythm. But Status and Quo's town elders disapprove, and soon force the Stranger to move on. And so the townspeople return to their comfortable, predictable lives--all except for Anastasia, a young girl who can't forget the lessons the Stranger taught. When she reaches her seventeenth year, she begins to feel restless and recognizes within herself a deep longing. A tragedy sets the wheels turning for Anastasia's quest to find the Stranger whose words once captured her heart. The Divine Spark is a work of visionary fiction for anyone who has ever felt called to leave a place of comforting familiarity in search of the unknown.

This book, now available in Spanish, presents the Lenten insights of an internationally known preacher and spiritual writer. Rev. Richard Rohr, one of today's most prophetic voices, invites us to self-disclosure and to enter the wondrous divine dialogue with clarity, insight--and holy desire! These daily meditations for Lent are his gift to us for our transformation into our original image and likeness, which is the very image of God. Una de las voces mas proféticas de la actualidad, el P. Richard Rohr nos invita en su libro "Encuentros maravillosos" a la auto revelación y a entrar en el maravilloso dialogo divino con claridad, entendimiento, y santo deseo.

Richard Rohr's bestselling From Wild Man to Wise Man: Reflections on Male Spirituality is now available in Spanish. Men, Richard Rohr writes, are longing for believable mentors at every stage of the male journey. A masculine spirituality, he writes, would emphasize movement over stillness, action over theory, and service to the world over religious discussions, speaking the truth over social niceties, and doing justice instead of self-serving charity. "De hombre salvaje a hombre sabio: Reflexiones sobre la espiritualidad masculina" es una edicion revisada y actualizada del exito editorial anterior del P. Richard Rohr, "El camino del hombre salvaje: Reflexiones sobre la espiritualidad masculina." El P. Rohr nos invita, como mentor y guia, a encontrar un nuevo camino a la sabiduria.

One of the most beloved saints in history, Francis of Assisi had a special insight into the importance of the Incarnation. From his love of the humanity of Christ, to his celebration of the first Christmas crèche at Greccio, Francis is an ideal guide for prayer and reflection during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The liturgical readings and the example of Francis combine to offer a unique contemplative experience. By pairing the words and deeds of St. Francis with the Scripture readings for Advent, Advent with St. Francis: Daily Reflections helps readers explore how they, too, can live the Gospel in the circumstances of their daily lives. It is written in a simple and engaging style that will draw readers in to the life of Francis as they grow in their faith and spiritual practice through the inspiration of this beloved saint.

This reissue of Meet Solanus Casey: Miracle Worker and Spiritual Counselor includes a new foreword from Edward Foley, OFM Cap, vice postulator for the cause of Solanus Casey's canonization, as well as details from his beatification in 2017..