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The very strange but nevertheless true story of the dark underbelly of a 1960s hippie utopia. Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and early 1970s was a magical place where a dizzying array of musical artists congregated to create much of the music that provided the soundtrack to those turbulent times. But there was a dark side to that scene as well. Many didn't make it out alive, and many of those deaths remain shrouded in mystery to this day.

Throughout A Friendship Like No Other, renowned spiritual director William A. Barry, SJ, explores the premise that God wants to relate to us as a close friend. Barry has contemplated this idea—radical for many Christians—throughout his lifetime, and he explains that it actually traces back to the “developing revelation of God contained in the Bible”. A Friendship Like No Other offers three well-supported and practical sections.

In this broken world, life is often not how we thought it would be. Jobs vanish, relationships crumble, and health fails. How do we find the hope to persevere? We can make sense of our broken stories by seeing them in the context of a larger and greater story - one that begins and ends well.

What if you were kidnapped, tied to a wall for a month, starved, humiliated, tortured and then they tried to murder you, but you survived? What stories would you tell of how you were able to survive and the struggles you went though? What if you went to the police and they did not believe you? What would you do to evade those trying to kill you and how would you bring the criminals to justice before they struck again? How would that change your life and the way you perceived the world and people?

Following the example of St. Ignatius, we believe that praying the Examen will lead to a better life. The 500-year-old daily practice of honest self-assessment and reflection is a founding principle of Ignatian spirituality. Reimagining the Ignatian Examen - the only book of its kind - will lead you through a fresh and stimulating reflection on your past day, your present state of being, and your spiritual desires and needs for tomorrow.

Sitting Bull’s name is still the best known of any American Indian leader, but his life and legacy remain shrouded with misinformation and half-truths. Sitting Bull’s life spanned the entire clash of cultures and ultimate destruction of the Plains Indian way of life. The reality of his life, as Bill Yenne reveals in his absorbing new portrait, Sitting Bull, is far more intricate and compelling. In Sitting Bull we find a man who, in the face of an uncertain future, helped ensure the survival of his people.

Amoris Laetitia (Latin for The Joy of Love) is the postsynodal apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis. Dated March 19, 2016, and released on April 8, 2016. It follows the Synods on the Family held in 2014 and 2015. Its introduction and nine chapters comprise 325 numbered paragraphs. Quotations are drawn from earlier popes, documents of the Second Vatican Council and regional bishops' conferences, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Learn the stories of ten highly qualified people of science who have had a near-death experience and are willing to talk about it....Like most of the medical and academic community, prior to their NDE every one of them were skeptical. Are they still skeptics? This book is easy to read, easy to understand and absolutely fascinating.

A collection of letters by Francois Fenelon, written for the purpose of encouragement and godly direction. A piece of literature that can truly cause a soul to dive deeper into the fullness of God, regardless of their spiritual background. Hungry souls should come to this meal and indulge in its beautiful contents with eager anticipation and humble desire. I pray you blessed as you listen to this wonderful book!

Find out what happens when you take your life. In this book, you will learn about seven compelling stories. Each profile is collected from media interviews.

A treasure of Eucharistic devotional writings and examples from the Saints showing their stirring Eucharistic love and devotion. Originally written in Italian, this latest edition is the most complete and accurate English translation. It is the most popular of the Academy of the Immaculate books. A valuable aid for listening meditatively before the Blessed Sacrament.

It is March 13, 2013. White smoke is seen coming out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where the College of Cardinals have gathered to pray and vote on the election of a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. They had been sequestered for two days, and five ballots had been taken. Hardly anyone had the Jesuit cardinal on their short list. After all, he was a Jesuit who was already 76 years old and from South America.

Why do Catholics do that? Have you ever been asked this question, or maybe, you've asked it yourself? Have you ever wondered what all the standing, kneeling, and sitting during Mass was really all about? In this audiobook, Charles Johnston explores the sights and sounds of the Mass and takes a deeper look at the beauty and symbolism behind every action during the Mass.

Ockham Explained is an important and much-needed resource on William of Ockham, one of the most important philosophers of the Middle Ages. His eventful and controversial life was marked by sharp career moves and academic and ecclesiastical battles. At 28, Ockham was a conservative English theologian focused obsessively on the nature of language, but by 40, he had transformed into a fugitive friar, accused of heresy, and finally protected by the German emperor as he composed incendiary treatises calling for strong limits on papal authority.

Ken Boa and Robert Bowman have provided a resource that tackles the most profound arguments from philosophy, science, sociology, psychology, and history...and presents 20 clear, concise, and compelling pieces of evidence that show that faith in God - and specifically Jesus Christ - is reasonable.

George MacDonald has been an influence to many great individuals, including CS Lewis. He was a true master of literature and his work lives on for all to read and hear. This book contains many of his sermons that should spark truth in your inward parts.

In Father Barry's final book, he presents a biblically based guide for listeners to understand and use God’s gifts to bring about heaven, peace, and unity on Earth.

Life insists we do things like: Get out of bed; show up for work; think about exercise; make sales calls....The list goes on, and on. There are so many mind-numbing things that we know we should do, but our minds and bodies say, “No!” So what do we really need? Instead of feeling defeated and sluggish, we can take iron-fisted control of our minds, and get motivated in less than 60 seconds. We can struggle, feel guilty, and fight motivation fatigue for the rest of our lives, or we can learn how to be smarter than our unmotivated brains. Life is short. No need to suffer.

Over three million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's every year in the US. Alzheimer's affects the entire family. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be confusing and devastating at the same time. Author Laura Town's personal experience with this disease, and co-author Karen Kassel's pharmacology background, make them the perfect team to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's.

Is your worship of the Lord bringing you closer to him? Is it everything He is worthy of receiving? The Lost Art of Pure Worship is a gathering of great spiritual leaders who share their unique experiences and desires about the precious act of worshiping a worthy heavenly father. James W. Goll, premier voice in the global prophetic and prayer and worship movements, is joined by four other spiritual powerhouses to provide inspiration and insights about praise and worship.