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Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership trains readers in how to evolve and implement the competencies and behaviors of servant leadership using pointed questions, stories, exercises, case studies, and research-based activities that the authors have field-tested with numerous leaders in the public and private sectors. Seven Pillars goes beyond developing individual skills, however. Each chapter includes stories of how servant-led companies have integrated specific servant leadership principles and skills into corporate cultures and policies. The final chapter offers updated strategies and examples so that readers can begin implementing servant leadership in their own organizations. The book includes questions that are ideal for small groups, that reflect the findings of twenty years of research on the changes of human behavior that take place in individuals and organizations. +

Strategic planning here is an interactive process in which leaders, managers, and followers create a common goal together. Ebener and Smith, using their years of experience as consultants and teachers, have distilled their knowledge into a simple step-by-step process that can be used in the three types of organizations: business, not-for-profit, and public. The importance of planning and preparation, prioritizing needs, communication, and accountability in implementation are highlighted. Introduction: Strategic Leadership Chapter 1: Set the Stage--Initiate the Interactive Process Chapter 2: Do Your Homework Chapter 3: Name Your Culture Chapter 4: Frame the Questions Chapter 5: Answer the Questions Chapter 6: Take Action Chapter 7: Lead the Vision Chapter 8: Hold Yourself Accountable +

Jerome is best known as the translator of the Latin Vulgate Bible. In medieval times, Jerome was declared to be one of the four great Doctors of the Latin church. The Council of Trent spoke of him as "the greatest doctor in the explanation of Holy Scripture." Jerome's Commentary on Isaiah is his longest extant work and considered by many to be his magnum opus. Scheck has offered the English speaking world the first translation of this work. The work is heavily indebted to the Greek exegetical tradition, especially Origen. +

Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), wrote her crowning spiritual work, for "the instruction and encouragement of all those whose spiritual welfare was her concern."

Francisco de Osuna (c. 1492-c. 1540) Spanish Franciscan and mystic, wrote a series of maxims as a practical guide for recollection. These were arranged into a series of Spiritual Alphabets, this being the third.

Rev. ed. of: A lever and a place to stand: the contemplative stance, the active prayer. c2011.

A new commentary, based on a new translation, and taking into account the interpretations and amendments of the 1983 code.

At a time when Christian faith in the Trinity is both challenged by militant atheism and called to engage in serious dialogue with Islam, this book presents the biblical, historical, and experiential roots of Trinitarian faith. It shows how Christianity stands or falls with this faith in the Trinity, and why such as faith radically shapes personal life and public worship. It takes up major Trinitarian issues of today: such as naming the Trinity, the distinct personal existence of the Holy Spirit, and Trinitarian images. Highlights: - Displays the biblical roots of Trinitarian faith - Clarifies the development of official teaching about the Trinity - Confronts such major issues as naming the Trinity and the personal existence of the Holy Spirit - Accessible, constantly interesting, and stylishly written +

"Originally published as Preghiera semplice"--Title page verso.

Long awaited by medievalists, monastics, and patrisic scholars, these are the complete conferences of Cassian, a major spiritual writer, a precursor of Benedict, and a bridge between the desert and the West. The conferences are a record of his dialogues and focus on the cultivation of virtue and purity of heart. Annotations include scholarly addenda, notes, textual reference, commentaries, and an index.

A comprehensive overview of recent scholarly research on the Gospel of Thomas.

Explains in child-friendly language the sacrament of baptism. The author invites the reader into his church and examines the importance of this once-in-a-lifetime sacrament.

This fascinating biography covers her childhood, her early years as a Sister of Loreto, her later call to love Jesus in the guise of the lowliest by being poor with the poor, her new order, and her growing fame. The book also covers her illness, death, funeral, the new leadership of her order, and her probable canonization.

Martin Buber's philosophy of dialogue, 'I and Thou', is at the core of Kenneth Paul Kramer's 'Living Dialogue: Practicing Buber's I and Thou'.

A noted law school professor reflects on the spiritual vacuum at the heart of the legal profession and suggests ways of reintegrating that profession with the deepest aspirations of its members.

Richard M. Gula examining the sensitive pastoral issues of power, sexuality, and confidentiality. The book is sure to find an appreciative welcome as a text in both university-based and diocesan-sponsored ministry training programs.

The book portrays the wisdom of love through Abraham, of the unseen through Job, of light through Joseph, of intimacy through Elias, and so on. Ibn Al-'Arabi invites us in these pages to explore the inner spiritual meanings of the Quran, its heartful meanings. In one of his poems he stated, 'Love is the creed I hold: wherever turns His camels, Love is still my creed and faith.'

This book presents a spiritual renewal system for contemporary believers based on Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises and inspired by the modern insights of Jesuit priest-scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

The thought of Meister Eckhart (c. 1260-1327), Dominican philosopher and spiritual master, is among the most daring and difficult in the history of Western mysticism.

Offers a theological-ethical framework for reflecting on the moral responsibilities of the pastoral minister as a professional person.

"Good Goats offers and an irresistible invitation to be healed of distortions regarding the unconditional mercy of God. Those who seek freedom from the fear of judgment and eternal punishment will find great solace and comfort in this book.

The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted!In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons". -- The Christian Century

Gives a richly referenced and closely argued reading of J. K. Rowling s Harry Potter books, drawing out connections within the writing to illuminate Christian spiritual values in them.

Treats the question of interpreting difficult texts of the Bible that seem to shock our modern understanding of God and religious ideas. +