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In God's Holy Light
- Wisdom from the Desert Monastics
- Narrated by: Joan Chittister OSB
- Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins
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The Desert Monastics, thousands of monks and nuns who lived in the Egyptian wastelands between the third and fifth centuries, have come to be seen as the Olympians of the spiritual life. Renowned spiritual writer Joan Chittister explores the sayings of the Desert Mothers and Fathers, finding wisdom from that ancient tradition that speaks to your life today. With a selection for every week of the year, this popular introduction to a powerful source of Christian wisdom can be a companion to your own spiritual journey.
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"What must I do to gain eternal life?” The rich man who asked this of Jesus was told to sell all he had and give to the poor. But, more importantly, he was told, “Come, follow me!” Franciscan Casey Cole challenges us to let go of something more difficult than material wealth: expectations, anxiety, comfort, wounds, enemies, power - and our very selves. Speaking from both personal and pastoral experience, he outlines the stumbling blocks that turn us away from following Jesus as true disciples. The response to “What must I do?” is simple but not easy: Let go. Now.
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Truly a good listen
- By Anonymous User on 12-23-22
By: Casey Cole OFM
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The Spirit of the Disciplines
- Understanding How God Changes Lives
- By: Dallas Willard
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
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Dallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and the author of The Divine Conspiracy ( Christianity Today's 1999 Book of the Year), presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life.
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Drivel
- By Amazon Customer on 07-09-18
By: Dallas Willard
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The Great Spiritual Migration
- How the World's Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian
- By: Brian McLaren
- Narrated by: Brian McLaren
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
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With his trademark brilliance, generosity of spirit, and clear pastoral calling, Brian McLaren synthesizes an accessible and inviting understanding of what it means to follow Jesus.
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A must-read for Christian thinkers
- By Amazon Customer on 10-26-16
By: Brian McLaren
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The Present Perfect
- Finding God in the Now
- By: Gregory A. Boyd
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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Experience true spiritual transformation: Invite God's presence into your life! Popular author, theologian, and pastor Gregory Boyd shows you how - simply, practically, and effectively - in this thoughtful and accessible book. Join Boyd on this transformational journey of a lifetime!
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practical, yet deeply thoughtful
- By nick larson on 05-03-17
By: Gregory A. Boyd
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Strangers in a Strange Land
- Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World
- By: Charles J. Chaput
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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From Charles J. Chaput, author of Living the Catholic Faith and Render unto Caesar, comes Strangers in a Strange Land, a fresh, urgent, and ultimately hopeful treatise on the state of Catholicism and Christianity in the United States. America today is different in kind, not just in degree, from the past. And this new reality is unlikely to be reversed.
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A Must Read
- By CFletcher on 07-04-17
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Louder than Words
- The Power of Uncompromised Living
- By: Andy Stanley
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
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Your character, more than anything else, will impact how much you accomplish in this life. It is more important than your talent, your education, your background, or your network of friends. Andy Stanley helps you chart a course toward becoming a man or woman of character. You'll discover a definition of character that will inspire you for a lifetime, the external and internal benefits of strong character, the six false beliefs behind negative behaviors, and more.
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Valuable tool
- By dawn Renae on 03-26-17
By: Andy Stanley
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Making All Things New
- An Invitation to the Spiritual Life
- By: Henri Nouwen
- Narrated by: Dan Cashman
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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"During the past few years, various friends have asked me, 'What do you mean when you speak about the spiritual life?' Every time this question has come up, I have wished I had a small and simple book which could offer the beginning of a response. I have felt that there was a place for a text that could be read within a few hours and could not only explain what the spiritual life is but also create a desire to live it. This feeling caused me to write Making All Things New..."
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If you wonder how
- By Mangie on 10-18-22
By: Henri Nouwen
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Church of Cowards
- A Wake-Up Call to Complacent Christians
- By: Matt Walsh
- Narrated by: Phil Paonessa
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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The average Christian in America does not know what his own religion teaches, nor does he care. He may call himself “Christian”, but he lives his life exactly as he wishes, making no attempt to conform his conduct to the commands and tenets of his religion. Daily Wire writer Matt Walsh confronts his fellow Christians in this bold, clear-eyed book that serves as an urgent reminder of Matthew 7:13 - "For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it."
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A book on Roman Catholic doctrine
- By Kale Horvath on 03-31-20
By: Matt Walsh
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The Way of Saint Francis
- Teachings and Practices for Daily Life
- By: Father Murray Bodo
- Narrated by: Father Murray Bodo
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Who was medieval Italy's Francis of Assisi? Millions knew him as the saint who first received the stigmata of Christ, as a champion of the poor, and as a mystic who possessed a divine rapport with the natural world. But few know that Saint Francis also created an extraordinary system of practices to radiate a joyfulness of spirit inward to the soul and outward to the world. On The Way of Saint Francis, scholar and friar Murray Bodo reveals the life of this celebrated saint and shares specific meditations, prayers, and teachings to cultivate the 5 great keys of Franciscan spirituality: Silence, how to use inner and outer quietude to prepare a sacred dwelling place within; Purification, true forgiveness, the secret to purifying the heart; Openness, how to embrace your deeper suffering and simpler joys in the manner and spirit of Saint Francis; Response, the way of the Poor Christ, a life made rich through prayer, contemplation, and selfless service; Time, how we enter the state of the timeless divine. You will learn how to use each of these miraculous keys to open the door to the cell within - a sacred inner space of stillness and strength available to you at any time and in any situation - and to transform yourself into a true instrument of peace.
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Way of St. Francis
- By Fr. Ron on 07-07-15
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- Sparkles Galore
- 03-13-17
One of her best
Thoughtful and meaningful reflections on some of the desert wisdom.
More practical , devotional than scholarly. A good introduction to ttheir wisdom.
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- Figletf
- 06-10-20
intense
A book to ponder.
Wanting to send it to some family members but they are Protestants who don't understand monastic life.
Being a former Catholic ,I have become affiliated with many other churches after my husband divorced me and I chose to remarry (43 years ago)!
This book is not so much about monastic life as it is an encouragement to embrace Christ in one another.
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- sspenguin
- 01-10-20
Another good book from Sister Joan
suster Joan.provides a beautiful perspective of the Desert Fzther and Mothers in a way their life can be better understood as a model. I enjoyed hearing her read her story as that gives deeper meaning to the text.
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- Peter Z.
- 05-19-16
Stop, Think, Pray, and Replay
One of the best books I have on spirituality. Joan Chittister is one of my favorite authors and to hear her give the lessons in the book is very special to me.
The presentation makes me feel like we are sitting together in a nice lounging area and she teaching a small group the lessons in this wonderful book.
Thank you Joan Chittister for such a wonderful and inspiring book that you wrote and performed.
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- Hugh
- 09-13-19
Awful
Egyptian anecdotes twisted to support American liberal politics. And too confidently for someone lecturing on humility.
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