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A cruising tale that is full of the sights and sounds, the fragrances and native customs of foreign lands, especially Central American and the Caribbean. It tells a story of a leisurely sail through the Gulf of Cortez and on through Panama Canal to the Azores and England. It is also a carefully thought out guide to living aboard a small boat.

American Political Rhetoric is the only reader for introductory classes in American politics, government, and political communication designed to explore fundamental political principles through classic examples of political rhetoric. Now in its seventh edition, its selections include the entire political spectrum and contributors range from our nation's founders to contemporary elected public officials, Supreme Court opinions, and representatives of historic movements for social change.

A classic collection of big wave surfing stories that heralded a new era in surfing literature-32 tantalizing and terrifying true tales from the sport's pioneers

Drawing from the culture and scripture of other cultures, as well as her own monastic tradition, sister Joan Chittister develops a spirituality that understands what it means to be human and the importance of seeing others for what they truly are, sacred.

In this powerful collection of her best poetry, prophet and world traveler Megan McKenna lifts the veil of the sacred realm and offers us rare glimpses into the Marrow of Mystery. This collection is from the pen of a peregrine soul who helps us see God wherever we are and explore the marrow of mystery in the people we encounter, prayers we utter, natural world we inhabit, and mysterious space we embody.

Are there heroes anymore? What role, if any, does faith play in the life of high-paid, famous athletes? Through the words of a wide range of popular athletes, Champions of Faith reveals that heroes still exist and that for many of those who take their role-model status seriously, faith plays a major part in their success and their witness. Over a period of two years, author Tom O'Toole, a devout Catholic and seasoned journalist, interviewed Catholic sports heroes such as Sammy Sosa, Lou Holtz, Mike Ditka, Dave Wannstedt, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Lenny Wilkens, ¿Rudy¿ Ruettiger, Alberto Salazar, Bobby Allison, Danny Abramowicz, Tara Lipinski, Ray Meyers, Fr. John Smyth, and Cammi Granto.

A highly accessible and fascinating introduction to the Old Testament that reveals the text as anything but 'old.' Author Bergant sets the stage with a brief introduction to the First Testament itself, then, in a unique presentation, she invites readers to explore the text through the lens of the people who populate it.

Envision Catholicism as a cultural force that shapes morality, the arts, creativity, cultural conversation, social justice, spirituality, and vocation.

Lively essays of spiritual guidance tell the story of a woman's journey into solitude. With an earthy spirituality grounded in everyday family life, the author explores what it means to live a devout and holy life in our time. This is an engaging testimony to the compelling presence of God by a genuine Christian mystic. Reading Letters from the Holy Ground is learning to see God in all things. Building on the insight that "we are all platforms for the dancing God," this book invites us to be liberated by beauty and holiness. It is that presence of God which makes every place holy. Letters from the Holy Ground surprises and delights, encourages and uplifts, leading us to see with new eyes that holiness is all around.

Establishing the identity and meaning of Jesus as the perfect revelation of God, Why Believe? examines the nature of theology, God, faith, scripture, the Church, spirituality, and morality.

Be Strong and Courageous is the sequel to David Yount's Book-of-the-Month bestseller Growing in Faith. The popular syndicated columnist reassures believers and skeptics of all ages that having faith makes sense. He shows how faith dignifies humanity, giving fulfillment, and heals the world. As a parent writing letters to encourage and inspire his growing daughters, Yount shows how Christians can face life's challenges with faith, hope, love, and confidence. Be Strong and Courageous shows how we can pass on our rich tradition of faith in a way that is revitalizing to inspire a new generation.

Images from Scripture, storytelling, and memories are pulled together to shape a warm and heartfelt picture of God's goodness and love. Tales for the hearth and pulpit.

To see the Ten Commandments with fresh eyes, Father Keenan examines them through the lens of the First-showing us that above all, our God is a God of compassion. With essays on the contemporary distinction between goodness and rightness, Commandments of Compassion also emphasizes the importance of compassionate listening in moral direction.

Father Harrington synthesizes the best of contemporary scholarship, placing it in dialogue with deeply personal and pastoral concerns. No matter how familiar you are with the New Testament--from beginner to professional--this is a reliable guide that seeks honest answers to complex questions.

Addressing difficult questions in a readable, pastoral style, Father Harrington helps you draw meaningful and personal connections between Scripture and your own experience. Why Do We Suffer? helps you understand the concepts and context of suffering in the Bible.

The key characters in Graham Greene's fiction are often footloose wanderers and his work is replete with journeys and searches. Professor Hill seeks to crystallize current research and develops a theory of dwelling and loss in this modern master's work.

Here is a summons to pray with twenty great women of faith--from Hildegard of Bingen to Therese of Lisieux. Brief biographies are followed by commentary, prayer experiences, questions for reflection, and suggestions for action. Meehan brings these women to life, allowing their example to inspire, encourage, and empower you.

The threat of terror, which flares in Africa and Indonesia, has given the problem of failed states an unprecedented immediacy and importance. In the past, failure had a primarily humanitarian dimension, with fewer implications for peace and security.

Original interpretations and prayers based on Aesop's fables.

God is not tamed by our theological speculations, nor by our churches, our managerial skills, or even our prayers. The Incarnate Word does not philosophize or theologize or reorganize; He lives, loves, comforts, heals, transforms. This is the way of Incarnational spirituality, an on-going dynamic for persons who would really let God loose in their lives. The Gospel happens anew each day in the tiniest of events. It gives Jesus, the Incarnate God, a chance to live on and transform the world again.

A new look at traditional virtues. Hope becomes the virtue for holding on, courage doing what you have to when you're afraid, and more.

This book, rather ironically, uses the written word to draw together threads from science, psychotherapy, scripture, and homiletics that can help us recognize and reclaim the power of oral-aural storying as a way of knowing. Story as a Way of Knowing will open your mind and imagination to new ways of thinking and knowing about yourself, others, your world, and your God.

In That We May Join Earth and Heaven, author Pia Gyger rolls out a new and integrated theology and practice of Christian living that is both personal and global.

Vietnam veteran Don Yost explores the pain and rage of his experience as a correspondent near Mai Laid in 1968, transforming it through writing to a elegaic and powerful memoir, imbued with a significant message for our time.

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Tradition has assumed that the Lord's Supper was 'instituted' by Jesus on the night of Holy Thursday as a memorial of his impending death on Good Friday.

The stories of Catholic women who, in the depth of their personal crises, chose abortion.

Dominican priest Leo Thomas applies the wisdom of pastoral care to the ministry of religious healing. He does so with practical, concrete, step-by-step explanations of how to offer healing to those who are hurting. The book's goal is to show Christians¿lay and ordained, Catholic and Protestant¿how to minister together in a powerful way so that hurting people can experience the healing love of God who meets them in

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The commentaries are meant to be a help for those who minister to others when these moments are celebrated: those who prepare the families to celebrate, those who proclaim the Word, those who preach the Word, and those who break open the Word in song and celebration.