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Christmas should be a time of peace, togetherness, and celebration; yet it can leave all too many of us feeling overwhelmed by loneliness, stress and worry. In This Light is a timely collection of thoughtful meditations. The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, leads contributions from celebrities, business leaders, athletes, politicians and others, whose names you might not know but whose stories you will come to love.

ON SALE THIS WEEK! “Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” — Matthew 7:14 A Daily Walk On The Narrow Road These daily devotionals are for you. And they’re also an expression of our daily steps and struggles as we follow God. Rather than a book full of teachings, you’ll discover that we simply share our thoughts and challenges along the way, with reminders about the Truth of God’s Word. We’ve also included space for writing your impressions and prayers. Taking time to pause and reflect on your daily steps and decisions is essential ...

Plus l'Humanité se raffine et se complique, plus les chances de désordre se multiplient et leur gravité s'accentue ; car on n'élève pas de montagne sans creuser des abîmes, et toute énergie est également puissance pour le bien et pour le mal. Tout ce qui devient souffre et pèche. La vérité sur notre attitude en ce monde, c'est que nous y sommes en croix.

What does it mean to be holy? To be “holy” is to be set apart for Godly purpose. Today, any mention of “holiness” would be an immediate buzzkill around the office water cooler and would scarcely fare better at most dinner tables. Ancient Pathway explores the Bible’s perspective on the history, centrality, practice, and cost of holiness and is intended for those who long for intimacy with God and have no greater desire than to understand and follow His expectations. Church doctrine insists that God abandoned Israel, that His instructions for living were burdensome and temporary, ...

Acknowledging the plight of members of the African Diaspora (especially the males) and seeking to help stop the racism and sexism that plagues America, TEARS OF GOD by Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza is the author’s 33rd published work, and sixth book released in 2019. Published with assistance from BePublished.org in June, Mississippi native Mylia Tiye Mal Jaza offers listeners a series of short speeches and essays that individually and collectively address spiritual and social constructs in place to hamper and assist Black men.

What’s in your barn… reminds us of who we are as created beings and inspires a purpose filled way of life. We are not deserving of the gift of life or of the benefits it brings but instead we should count ourselves privileged and blessed for God’s unmerited favour. The decisions we make create our path and influence a way of life for others. We should therefore be reminded that the path of life is for every one and comes with no detours; this path is inevitable and takes us all from "the cradle to the grave."

प्राचीन हिंदू महाकाव्यांचा विविधांगी अभ्यास करून लेखक अमीश त्रिपाठी यांनी लिहिलेलं हे नॉनफिक्शन पुस्तक धर्माकडे पाहण्याची वेगळी दृष्टी देतं. धर्म, पुरातन सांस्कृतिक वारसा, परंपरा यांच्या कालसुसंगत संदर्भांवर भाष्य करतं. आपली मुळं समजून घेण्यासाठी, धर्म संकल्पनेबाबत अधिक जाणून घेण्यासाठी ऐकायलाच हवं असं हे ऑडिओबुक - 'धर्म'

Using the Ordinary and Universal Magisterium of the Church this article proves that Communion on the hand is not a sin nor sacrilege. The article does not comment about if reception on the tongue or the hand is better. The focus is to calm the consciences of others who receive on the hand -- especially during the pandemic. Using quotes from Vatican II, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the saints and Scripture a robust response for those who receive communion on the hand is presented which side steps historical and conspiracy theories to get to the heart of the matter -- obedience.

My Two Centsis a wonderful collection of over 90 posts from the blog at www.everythinggod.net. The posts were written from August 2015 through August 2016. Covering a variety of subjects,they all share reliance on God as the common theme. You will find each article inspiring, enlightening, and perhaps even devotional. Be Awed By God

Much has been written about the concept of Trinity or three parts over the centuries. From simply meaning God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to what we hear in many churches is disturbing. Debates about predestination and subordination seem to never end. Due to the great number of denominations, the definition of a Christian has suffered, watered down in a corrupt world. From the simplicity of the Bible has come a rash of new doctrines that boggles the mind. What used to be straightforward in the 1st century is now twisted and turned into many ways of thinking about the Bible.

Father Paul Keenan was Director of Radio Ministry for the Archdiocese of New York and co-host of WABC’s "Religion on the Line" for over twelve years. From 1992 - 2002, he hosted "As You Think," a weekly inspirational radio program on which celebrities such as Larry King, Dick Cavett, Steve Allen, Harry Smith, Deepak Chopra, Annette Funicello, Joyce Randolph and Thomas Moore spoke informally with Father Paul about spirituality and inspiration. He served as commentator for such national broadcasts as the funeral of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (CBS Television); the funeral of Mother Teresa (...

"Love is the deepest and truest aspect of life; only through it can any enigma in the world be solved." (Albert Möser) If you have ever asked yourself, “What does it mean to love?” you are holding the book that will help you find some answers. The author—a distinguished university professor and prolific writer—has pondered the same question and confesses: “I have written these pages with the hope that love may exist among us. I have written them because I believe in love. I am one of those who still firmly believe that utopias can become reality.” "Today, as we witness a true ...

A obra de Clarice Lispector tem sido lida, interpretada e criticada ao longo dos anos sob diversos prismas. Entretanto, com sua imagem forte e com suas questões existenciais latentes, a autora dificilmente é lida a partir da ótica da religião. O presente livro apresenta uma leitura da religião em Clarice Lispector não a partir de uma ótica institucionalizada, mas a partir da problemática existencial perene no problema religioso e entrelaçada com a cultura e com as expressões culturais.

"This is a free book. Free from ancestral prejudices. Free from the chains of heteropatriarchy. Free from the racket of the male god—yes, in lowercase—that has caused so much harm to all of us. And I say to all of us because those who do not notice it either cannot—or will not—open their eyes and face reality: From religions—and within them—the intrinsic value of women has been scorned. By action and/or omission, they have been relegated to the role of servants rather than servants of God. They have been blamed for provoking their male brothers into the sin of lust by the way ...

El silencio es la base fundamental sobre la cual se establece el sentido de todo aquello que no es silencio. La música, por ejemplo, no existiría sin el silencio; el lenguaje en sí mismo no sería posible sin él y por ende el pensamiento. No es este el silencio al que se refiere el Dr. Núñez en la colección de reflexiones, que constituyen la presente obra y que nos ofrece para nuestra reflexión. El silencio es peligroso, no es una obra más del Dr. Núñez, sino aquella que nos ayuda a entender el para qué y el porqué del conjunto de su obra, es muy intimista en este sentido. El ...

"Have you ever seen an artisanal fisherman plunge his hands into a river’s waters and catch a fish bare-handed? My friend, Dr. Miguel Ángel Núñez, does just that with this difficult topic he has chosen to 'fish.' He immerses himself in the complex implications of the matter of honoring relentlessly toxic parents. Like a fish in open waters, the subject is slippery—it is easier to see it pass by than to even touch it. The author did not just dare—he ventured into the depths of the subject and captured it. The reader will not have to dive into a library; Dr. Núñez, backed by a ...

With all of the issues we face in our society today, there has been a tendency to assign blame as a starting point for solving these issues. While many of us point our fingers outward, finding fault with situations, systems and people outside of ourselves, Lawrence Cherry holds up the mirror of the Word and challenges us to look within. The problem it seems is with us: our misconceptions, misunderstandings and myths about ourselves and the world which we’ve imbibed and that keep us from seeing the Truth which can save us. A Call to Repent 2: Freedom in Christ invites us to a deeper look ...

Making Friends is a collection of essays discussing the qualities, names, forms and attributes belonging to the entity commonly addressed as "God". “Krishna’s age, His beauty, His bugle, His flute, His conchshell and His pleasing attitude all provoke love in friendship for Him. His exceptional joking abilities, exhibited sometimes by His pretending to be a royal prince, or even the Supreme Personality of Godhead, also give impetus to devotees developing love for Krishna in friendship.” (The Nectar of Devotion, Ch 42)

The word pass is very close to the word weigh, to the act of putting something on the scales. One does not spend time well without knowing its weight, the meaning that each one is capable of adding to it. Not making good use of it is a cause of regret. Time is the element common to both the builders of life and to those who watch it pass by undisturbed. It is the most precious intangible value that enriches rich and poor alike. As the hours go by, it is the product of those who make time have weight, not weight. It has weight to know how to differ, because like life itself, the truth, ...

Women Experiencing Faith is filled with intimate reflections and personal stories. Many aren’t happy, but real life isn’t always happy. Families, friends, spouses, and the church often fail—especially for women. The fifty contributors to this book ask hard questions and elicit critical thinking. These women who write aren’t floating about on the surface; they go deep. And the insights they unearth are profound. Above all, the essays, poems, and narratives in this volume inspire. Despite raw pain and genuine obstacles described, readers come away with a sense that, on the whole, ways...