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Walking with God: A Journey Through the Bible
Tim Gray - 2010
"The great adventure: a journey through the Bible"--Jacket.
How to Profit from Your Faults: Based on the Writings of St. Francis de Sales
Claude-Joseph Tissot - 2004
Author Joseph Tissot wrote this book to help readers gain a proper sense of themselves and an accurate perspective on their own failings. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales and other great saints, as well as a rich understanding and broad experience of human nature, Tissot offers practical guidance for the interior struggle.
Streams in the Desert Morning and Evening: 365 Devotions
Mrs. Charles E. Cowman - 2017
Streams in the Desert is one of the most popular and beloved daily devotionals of all time. Now it has been combined with Cowman’s follow-up Springs in the Valley for a perfect morning and evening devotional. Over 900 pages of encouraging readings will speak to your soul with the ageless truth of the Word of God. Cowman’s timeless messages lend guidance and hope while encouraging a deeper faith walk. She shares cool draughts of wisdom and insight into God’s character, drawn from the Scriptures and purified through a lifetime of experience. You will relish the opportunity to drink from enduring wisdom twice daily. Start your mornings and wind down during your evenings by connecting your heart to the One who knows it best through Streams in the Desert Morning and Evening.
Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics: 100 Questions and Answers
Daniel Ali - 2003
For some, the word is frightening; for others, mysterious. For all, it is a religious force that cannot be ignored. Now there's a question-and-answer book on Islam written specifically for Catholics. "Inside Islam" addresses Islam's controversial teachings on God, jihad, the role of women, and more.
This Is Our Faith (Revised)
Michael Francis Pennock - 1989
This catechism is specifically designed for Catholic adults, for those who are new to the church, and especially for those who are journeying through the Rite of Chrisitian Initiation.
Spirituality for the Rest of Us: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Knowing God
Larry Osborne - 2009
Takes the blinders off and opens your eyes to some strange and unique ways God works.”-Stephen Arterburn“This book will speak to everyong who has ever felt ‘left out’ spiritually. Larry’s insights cut through the commonly accepted, guilt-induced world of religion as he caputures the raw essence of New Testament relationship.” -Craig Groeschel
The Faith of Our Fathers
James Gibbons - 1876
Delves into the historical background of virtually everything people find hard to understand about our Religion, such as priestly celibacy, sacred images, the Church and the Bible, the primacy of Peter, Communion under one kind, invocation of the Saints, etc. First published in 1876, when there was much anti-Catholic sentiment in the U.S., it sold 1.4 million copies in 40 years and has been reprinted many times since.
The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Internet Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet
Brandon Vogt - 2011
Millions have adopted Facebook, YouTube, blogs, and Twitter. What does this mean for the Church? How can Christians harness these new tools to reach out, teach, cultivate community, and change the world?Following Pope Benedict's call to evangelize the "digital continent," The Church and New Media explores the power and risks of New Media, while guiding Christians through this new environment.Foreword by Cardinal Se
Doing the Truth in Love: Conversations about God, Relationships and Service
Michael J. Himes - 1995
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The Rise of Nazil: Complete Epic Fantasy Trilogy: Gritty Epic Fantasy
Aaron-Michael Hall - 2019
A war not for land, wealth, or power, but for the fate of the mortal world which hung tethered to a brittle filament, separating the Nether from the mortal. As the gods continued to weaken, the demons began their rise.What began with Mah’saahc’s awakening in Seed of Scorn, crept across Faélondul, devouring and possessing the souls of men, incessantly seeking the Blood of Oisin needed to breach the threshold between realms.The sacrifices and bonds that once held the Benoists’ together could be the catalyst which tears them apart. The darkness is coming, and once the sides are chosen, neither can win...without dying.If you love the intrigue and treachery of George R.R. Martin, the epic battles and characterization of R.A. Salvatore, and the exceptional world-building, politics, and magical systems of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, The Rise of Nazil trilogy will captivate you from start to finish.Step away from the ordinary and immerse yourself in a unique and enthralling diverse epic fantasy.
Faélondul Awaits
“The Rise of Nazil is an epic fantasy that should be shelved next to the works of R.A. Salvatore and J. R. R. Tolkien. This book was the best read of 2015.” -Mudville Dames“The Rise of Nazil is a complex work, with the violence, intricate treacheries, and modern sensibilities of The Game of Thrones.” -Amazon“This is the best epic fantasy trilogy I’ve read in over a decade. The plot twists, deep characters, amazing prose, superb dialogue, and worldbuilding are mere elements in the vast tapestry Hall creates. This trilogy defies categorization.” -Amazon“This is a complex plot at its best. The character development is perfect.” -Readers’ Favorite
Books by Aaron-Michael Hall
Gritty Epic Fantasy:
The Rise of Nazil I
Seed of Scorn II
Piercing the Darkness III
Science Fantasy:
Rites of Heirdron I
Orbs of Trenihgea II
Epic Fantasy:
Kurintor Nyusi
Tamesa
Coming Soon
Shadokyn: Blood of Oisin I
Keepers of Nine
Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures
Mother Angelica - 2008
The founder of the world's largest religious media empire shares her beloved wit and down-to-earth spirituality in MOTHER ANGELICA'S PRIVATE AND PITHY LESSONS FROM THE SCRIPTURES. Editor Raymond Arroyo draws on hundreds of never-before-released private lessons to present the renowned nun's definitive take on the Good Book. Angelica provides readers with guided meditations, probing personal questions, and reveals an often-overlooked practical spirituality. She doesn't just explain the stories, she relates them to our daily lives, helping even those who've never opened the Bible experience its power and life-altering lessons. The apostles Paul ("the little shrimp"), Peter ("that great bungler") and all the characters of the Scriptures are suddenly human again, complete with their foibles and triumphs. Here is the Greatest Story, newly told as only Mother Angelica can. The Bible and you will never be the same.A portion of the royalties from this book goes to support the work of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
Catholic and Christian: An Explanation of Commonly Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs
Alan Schreck - 1984
It is a readable and concise summary of commonly misunderstaood Catholic beliefs --the teachings and pratices that often don't get much attention in Sunday sermons and in religious education.
The Shepherd Who Didn't Run: Fr. Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma
Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda - 2015
The moving story of a simple parish priest from Oklahoma who would not abandon his Guatamalan parish and was martyred during the Guatamalan civil war at the age of 46.
The Love That Keeps Us Sane: Living the Little Way of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Marc Foley - 2000
Thérèse of Lisieux.