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The Quotidian Mysteries : Laundry, Liturgy and 'Women's Work'
(Madeleva Lecture in Spirituality)
by Kathleen Norris
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Devoted to the education and spiritual well-being of women, Kathleen Norris' luminous reflection on the spirituality of ordinary life is not "for women only."  Shows how work can ground us in the world without grinding us down, how it has an incarnational reality that sanctifies everyday life.

 

The Seven Secrets of Successful Catholics
by Paul Wilkes
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Wilkes has come up with seven practical "secrets" common to the lives of successful Catholics.  All seven secrets do not have to be mastered before one can have a fruitful faith life, but they point the way and are both road sign and goal.

 

Losing Your Religion, Finding Your Faith : Spirituality and Young Adults
by Brett C. Hoover
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Using the metaphor of a road trip, Hoover describes the lifelong process of discovering both God and self.  "Losing your religion" is just one necessary obstacle on the road to a holistic spirituality.

 

Hope Begins Where Hope Begins
by Michael Downey
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Why does hope seem so hard to come by today?   Just what is hope?  What does hope in Christ mean for us?  As Michael Downey seeks answers to these questions which are ever more relevant in today's changing, challenging world, he also tells stories of people who buttressed their lives through Christian hope.


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Abide in Love
by Ernesto Cardenal, Mev Puleo
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From the pen of a poet, activist, and mystic come these wonderful meditations on the mystery of divine love.  In the spirit and tradition of Thomas Merton, Thomas Berry, and Teilhard de Chardin, Abide in Love shows that it is God's love that forms the very foundations of the universe.

 

There Is a Season
by John August Swanson, Joan D. Chittister
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Based on the famous Ecclesiastes from the Bible, a glorious meditation in art and words exploring timeless themes of the purpose and value of human life.  Shows how human fulfillment and true happiness come from knowing and valuing that which we have.

 

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Nibble Theory and the Kernel of Power : A Book About Leadership, Self-Empowerment and Personal Growth
by Kaleel Jamison
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This creative theory about growth and self empowerment compares a person to a circle that has the unique ability to keep expanding.

 

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Hope for the Flowers
by Trina Paulus
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A bestselling modern-day fable in celebration of hope. 

 

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Glimpses of Grace : Daily Thoughts and Reflections
by Madeleine L'Engle, Carole F. Chase
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Published by Harper San Francisco
For half a century, Madeleine L'Engle has spun magic with words, touching millions of lives with her award-winning fiction, candid reflections on her personal and family life, and graceful meditations on faith.  Captures the essence of L'Engle's literary gift in one unprecedented volume.

 

Responding to God's Call : A Survival Guide
by Roslyn A. Karaban
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Published by Resource Publications

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Maybe you can't figure out what God wants you to do.  Or maybe you can, but you can't bring yourself to do it.  The good news is that understanding this process will get you moving in the right direction.