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Frederica Mathewes-Green offers the most comprehensive book to date on the Jesus Prayer – a spiritual jewel for anyone who yearns for a real and continuous presence with Christ.

Kindle your prayer life with the words, guidance, and spirit of Francis of Assisi.

A life-changing guide to being formed like Jesus

Who was Francis of Assisi? Where did he come from and what can we learn from his life?

For those wanting to take their faith to the next level—a collection of practices ancient, new, and innovative

Meet the incomparable Hildegard of Bingen. Nourishing, challenging, and idea-bursting, her writings will stir and awaken your soul.

Liturgy appeals to our senses, grounds us in a great tradition, and plants us in the midst of a diverse community.

Your Whole Life is a twelve week journey to wholeness that includes weekly nutritional goals, a do-able exercise plan, tips for living well, daily spiritual readings, and more.

This insightful book explains the heart of the Christian life as living in God's will

Sometimes it is only by betraying our most ingrained beliefs, that we find what is most true.

Inspired by McKnight's bestseller, The Jesus Creed, this is an invitation to live its principles for 40 days and beyond

An invitation to pray as the early Christians once did

St. Catherine of Siena's story is told in this landmark biography, first published a century ago and praised by Evelyn Underhill as the best modern biography of a saint ever written. Long out of print, this new edition of Gardner’s landmark book has been abridged slightly and supplemented with the reflections of recent biographers, historians, artists, and others—who shed fresh light on what we know about St. Catherine of Siena.

“I remember driving around Belfast with Pete, sitting in the front seat listening to him tell these parables that he'd written—thinking, ‘Everybody needs to hear these.’ And now you can.”
—Rob Bell, author of Jesus Wants to Save Christians"

What does it mean to forgive? Should we--at all times and in all circumstances--forgive?

In this startling and enlightening book, Marjorie shares her own experiences as well as those of many of her friends, dismantling the misconceptions surrounding today's teenagers.

365 inspiring Bible verses, designed to bring a life of faith and hope, to live a life confident in God’s love. Not only do these daily verses give us strength in the moment, they are designed to be “bite-sized,” so that they can be memorized easily. Once we memorize a Bible verse, they are like “spiritual vitamins” – nourishment for our lives when we need them the most.

One of the most common spiritual questions that people have today

How did the first Christians practice their faith? The Didache, an early handbook of an anonymous Christian community, "is the most important book you've never heard of.” It spells out a way of life for Jesus-followers, including how to love one another, how to practice the Eucharist, and how to take in wandering prophets.

This enhanced edition of Brother Lawrence's classic work will appeal to anyone who desires to make spirituality a moment-by-moment way of life.

Ancient Paths offers personal and practical insights into “The Rule of St. Benedict”, an ancient guidebook for Christian formation in community. Drawing upon centuries of Benedictine spirituality and monastic spiritual practices, Ancient Paths presents a five-fold approach to spiritual formation in community.

This volume represents a contemporary English edition of John’s rarely published work Ascent of Mount Carmel, a commentary on his entire spiritual vision. It recounts John’s passage through a “dark night” of faith on his journey toward complete union with God. Through this humble wisdom, this classic has become an encouraging companion for people throughout the centuries who are passing through their own “dark night of the soul.”

The best one-volume introduction to the mind and heart of the Little Flower

The first autobiography ever written, and one of the most profound testaments of faith, ever.

Lent is a time of new life and fresh beginnings. In this unique reader for the season, short readings from extraordinary Christians will open windows on your spiritual life, allowing fresh air to burst in.

Lent is a time of new life and fresh beginnings. In this unique reader for the season, short readings from extraordinary Christians will open windows on your spiritual life, allowing fresh air to burst in.

Theologians have long made the bold claim that we need to work the Ascension into our theology. They claim, in fact, that without the Ascension our theology is weak. The cry of the Church has been 'Why?' and "Show me!' Theologians have yet to answer that pressing question and answer that claim. Until right now. In your hands is one of the only books written that makes the Ascension a part of the Christian life, and I hope you read and devour this insightful study and become and Ascensional follower of Jesus. - Scot McKnight, author of The Jesus Creed and 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed

Discover how to put the words of the Scripture to use in your life.

The most important biography of Ireland’s great saint, thoroughly updated

In this intense and searching work, the saint of Siena offers up petitions to God, filling her conversation with instruction on discernment, true and false spiritual emotion, obedience, and truth, and revealing her famous image of Christ as the Bridge. Catherine’s brilliant insights into the nature of the spiritual life and the character of the Church will motivate contemporary Christians to unite a life of prayer with a life of action.

The church is moving towards a religious realignment of epic proportions and seismic significance. Where do we go from here?

This spiritual classic has been an enigma for centuries. Notoriously difficult to understand, this contemporary English translation ushers you into the way of knowing God that can be dark at times, and luminous at others. It offers an accessible invitation to enter into God’s presence through a “cloud of unknowing.”

In The Wisdom of Stability, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove illuminates the bible and monastic understanding of why staying in one place is both a virtue, and good for you.

This volume contains Athanasius' famous The Life of St. Anthony, St. Jerome's The Life of Paul the Hermit, and the collected sayings of many of the desert fathers and mothers.

Better than a morning cup of coffee, these stories of grace and courage will lift you up each morning.

A Child Shall Lead Them is a collection of stories and anecdotes from young people's experiences in Medjugorje where the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing daily for almost 24 years.

Spend the summer weeks of “Ordinary Time” praying with novelists and poets.

Judaism - both ancient and contemporary - and its views on God as Spirit.

This boldy truthful, sometimes funny, and deeply spisritual account of where babies come from and where babies take us revewals the ways in which pregnancy are at the heart of God's work in the world.

This little book has helped over 40,000 people open their hearts and listen to the still, small voice of God.

This wry memoir tackles twelve different spiritual practices in a quest to become more saintly, including fasting, fixed-hour prayer, the Jesus Prayer, gratitude, Sabbath-keeping, and generosity.

Make some hot chocolate, gather your family around the kitchen table, and dive into this delightful guide to celebrating Advent. Full of simple, fun, and practical ideas, The Christmas Countdown turns the focus of the season to caring about others and experiencing God's love as we wait for the birth of Jesus!

So you want to be a Dragon Slayer, do you? Well then, you have picked the right book.

Chosen as one of the Top 10 Religion Books of 2009 by Publishers Weekly, and recently reviewed by popular Beliefnet columnist, Dr. Norris Chumley.

This beautiful, small, book is a thoughtful inquiry through which Scott Cairns hopes to come to terms with what he calls “the puzzlement of our afflictions.”

This easy-to-use guide provides essential tools for raising well-nourished, active children who will make lifelong healthy choices.

Explore the philosophical and theological underpinnings of the Emerging church movement

In today's hectic, changing world, being an oblate offers a rich, spiritual connection to the stability and wisdom of an established monastic community.

First came the bestselling book. Then one of the most popular Christian blogs. Now, essential Christian formation for students ages 16-22.

This new spirituality of knitting addresses topics such as knitting as a popular pastime, what knitting does for our minds, bodies, and spirits, and how knitting helps people reduce stress, overcome loss, form friends, and connect with community.

Travel with Wayne Weible as he witnesses miracles of healing and reconciliation worldwide and in his own family. Be challenged to find your own heart's mission.

With refreshing candor and self-deprecating humor, Wayne takes the reader with him on the adventure to Medjugorje that radically and permanently changed his life.

Men bring distinctive gifts - and challenges - to the spiritual enterprise of prayer. Praying in Black & White honors the unique wiring of men and offers a simple, concrete approach to prayer.

At once deeply comforting and sharply challenging, true Benedictine hospitality requires that we welcome the stranger, not only into our homes, but into our hearts. In Radical Hospitality, with warmth, humor, and the wisdom of the monastic tradition, Lonni Collins Pratt presents a radical vision for a kinder world, informed and enriched by contemporary monks including Fr. Daniel Homan, and many others.

This new edition has been updated thoroughly throughout. It includes two new chapters, a new Introduction, and more ancient and contemporary monastic insight.

John Blessed John Paul II and other beloved popes in reflecting on the powerful words of the Psalms. A meaningful gift for any man on Father's Day or any other occasion.

Explore the ancient gesture that invites the mystery of the Cross into our lives.

For all spiritual pilgrims seeking comfort and guidance, the writings of Francis de Sales will offer the assurance that a deep and satisfying prayer life is not only possible, but within the reach of anyone who will accept what God is forever offering.

Designed for use during any 40-day period, Writing to God relieves readers of the self-consciousness of trying to pray “the right way,” inviting them to pray wherever the pen leads! Includes a special section of prayers and prompts for Holy Week and Easter, for anyone using the book this Lent.