Somehow Saints

Author : Mary Lea Carroll
Publisher : Prospect Park Books
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781945551901

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Somehow Saints by Mary Lea Carroll Pdf

The author of Saint Everywhere is answering the call from fans for more reports from her quest to learn from some quietly extraordinary women—and a man or two—who have changed the world. Mary Lea Carroll travels to shrines and hometowns to learn about such amazing people as Saint Marie of Quebec, who founded the first girls’ school in the New World; philanthropist-turned-saint Katherine Drexel of Philadelphia; Saint Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland; Sudanese native Saint Josephine Bakhita, who ended up living in Venice, Italy; and Pierre Touissant, the 19th-century slave-turned-hairdresser in New York City who is in the process of being canonized. In between her travels, Mary Lea connects with everyday heroes she encounters in her daily life, all inspiring her to continue her own journey to be a better citizen of the world.

Author : Maria Morera Johnson
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594716331

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My Badass Book of Saints by Maria Morera Johnson Pdf

Winner of a 2016 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award: Inspirational Books (First Place). In this edgy, honest, and often audacious book of Catholic spirituality, blogger and popular podcaster Maria Morera Johnson explores the qualities of twenty-four holy women who lived lives of virtue in unexpected and often difficult circumstances. In My Badass Book of Saints, Johnson shares her experience as a first-generation Cuban-American, educator of at-risk college students, and caregiver for a husband with Lou Gehrig's disease. Through humorous, empowering, and touching portraits of twenty-four spiritual mentors who inspired her, Johnson shows how their bravery, integrity, selflessness, perseverance, and hope helped her and can help others have courage to reach for a closer connection to God. She presents remarkable holy women and saints--including the gun-toting Servant of God Sr. Blandina Segale who tried to turn the heart of Billy the Kid, and Nazi resister Irena Sendler who helped smuggle children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II--in a way that brings their vivid personalities to life and helps readers live out the challenges of their lives with virtue and conviction. The book includes a group discussion guide.

Author : James Martin
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780829444537

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My Life with the Saints (10th Anniversary Edition) by James Martin Pdf

One of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of the Year Winner of the Christopher Award Winner of the Catholic Press Association Book Award WITTY, WRYLY HONEST, AND ALWAYS ORIGINAL, My Life with the Saints is James Martin’s story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin’s funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover how saints guide us throughout our earthly journeys and how they help each of us find holiness in our own lives. Featuring a new chapter from Martin, this tenth-anniversary edition of the best-selling memoir updates readers about his life over the past ten years. In that time, he has been a New York Times best-selling author, official chaplain of The Colbert Report, and a welcome presence in the media whenever there’s a breaking Catholic news story. But he has always remained recognizably himself. John L. Allen, Jr., the acclaimed Catholic journalist, contributes a foreword that shows how Martin has become one of the wisest and most insightful voices of this era. “An outstanding and often hilarious memoir.” —Publishers Weekly“One of the best spiritual memoirs in years.” —Robert Ellsberg“Remarkably engaging.” —U.S. Catholic“Martin’s final word is as Jungian as it is Catholic: God does not want us to be Mother Teresa or Dorothy Day. God wants us to be most fully ourselves.” —The Washington Post Book World

Author : Lex Thomas
Publisher : Carolrhoda Lab ®
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781606843376

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The Saints by Lex Thomas Pdf

A cross between the Gone series and Lord of the Flies, Quarantine #2: The Saints continues this frenetically paced and scary young adult series that illustrates just how deadly high school can be. Nothing was worse than being locked in—until they opened the door... McKinley High has been a battleground for eighteen months since a virus outbreak led to a military quarantine of the school. When the doors finally open, Will and Lucy think their nightmare is finished. But they are gravely mistaken. As a new group of teens enters the school and gains popularity, Will and Lucy join new gangs. An epic party on the quad full of real food and drinks, where kids hook up and actually interact with members of other gangs seemed to signal a new, easier existence. Soon after, though, the world inside McKinley takes a startling turn for the worse, and Will and Lucy will have to fight harder than ever to survive. The Saints brings readers back to the dark and deadly halls of McKinley High and the Quarantine series.

Author : N. Thomas Johnson-Medland
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608996834

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Cairn-Space by N. Thomas Johnson-Medland Pdf

This volume deals with the varied forms of shame reflected in biblical, theological, psychological and anthropological sources. Although traditional theology and church practice concentrate on providing forgiveness for shameful behavior, recent scholarship has discovered the crucial relevance of social shame evoked by mental status, adversity, slavery, abuse, illness, grief and defeat. Anthropologists, sociologists, and psychologists have discovered that unresolved social shame is related to racial and social prejudice, to bullying, crime, genocide, narcissism, post-traumatic stress and other forms of toxic behavior. Eleven leaders in this research participated in a conference on The Shame Factor, sponsored by St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln, NE in October 2010. Their essays explore the impact and the transformation of shame in a variety of arenas, comprising in this volume a unique and innovative resource for contemporary religion, therapy, ethics, and social analysis.

Author : Swami Vivekananda
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9783849695156

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Lectures Vol. 5 by Swami Vivekananda Pdf

Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk and chief disciple of the 19th-century saint Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. This book includes the following of his brilliant lectures: The Methods And Purpose Of Religion The Nature Of The Soul And Its Goal The Importance Of Psychology Nature And Man Concentration And Breathing Introduction To Jnana-Yoga The Vedanta Philosophy And Christianity Worshipper And Worshipped Formal Worship Divine Love ... and many more ...

Author : Tom Danyluk
Publisher : Mad Uke Pub
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780977038305

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The Super '70s by Tom Danyluk Pdf

Set in an easy-to-read Q&A format, this volume is full of the stories and firsthand accounts from many of the men who helped shape the 1970s into one of the most exciting and memorable eras in National Football League history.

Author : Joe Paprocki
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780829430905

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A Well-Built Faith by Joe Paprocki Pdf

Nail down the facts, tear down the barriers! The Catechism of the Catholic Church is over nine hundred pages long, so it comes as no surprise that many Catholics think of their faith as complex—and certainly too complex to share with others! A Well-Built Faith—cleverly developed around a construction theme—makes it easy and flat-out fun for any Catholic to know what they believe and to feel confident in sharing those beliefs with others. The eighteen-chapter book—at times profound, at times humorous, always practical—follows the structure of the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer). Taking otherwise difficult topics about the Catholic faith and making them accessible and relevant to the lives of average Catholics, acclaimed author and teacher Joe Paprocki does so in a way that never compromises the rich depth of Catholic teaching and tradition. From the Trinity to the seven sacraments, from the Ten Commandments to the Lord's Prayer, A Well-Built Faith will help Catholics nail down the facts of the faith and tear down the barriers keeping them from sharing their beliefs with others.

Author : Mary Catherine Rowsell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600078743

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Saint Nicolas' Eve, and Other Tales by Mary Catherine Rowsell Pdf

Author : Thomas Howard
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592448463

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The Novels of Charles Williams by Thomas Howard Pdf

The fanciful novels of Charles Williams have long fascinated a rather elite reading public - T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, and C.S. Lewis, for example, were among his great admirers. But those books - which include 'The Place of the Lion', 'Descent into Hell', and 'All Hallows' Eve' - are also dense and perplexing, and even the writer's fondest devotees have found the meanings of his fiction elusive. Here at last is a clear and informed guide to the complexities and rich rewards of Charles Williams' novels. As Thomas Howard notes, Williams' tales might best be described as metaphysical thrillers, in which Williams used occult machinery in much the same way that Conrad used exotic locales and Joyce used the subconscious: to vivify human experience and awaken readers to its range and possibilities. One tale might feature a chase for the Holy Grail across Hertfordshire fields, while in another the picture may switch with no apology at all from a policeman at a crossroad to the Byzantine Emperor. As Howard lucidly demonstrates, the controlling factor behind Williams' work is an essentially Christian worldview in which heaven and hell seem to lurk under every bush and the constant theme is order versus disintegration. Concentrating on Williams' novels, Howard brilliantly illuminates the major concerns that informed all of Williams' thinking. Howard also considers Williams' work in the context of modern fictional practice and assesses its place in the tradition of the English language novel.

Author : Michael Bernard Kelly
Publisher : Clouds of Magellan
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781742980713

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Seduced by Grace by Michael Bernard Kelly Pdf

In these collected writings - essays, articles, letters - Michael Kelly invites us into an intimate exploration of the inner wisdom and radical challenge of Christianity. In reflections that take us from the fields of Nicaragua to the 'War on Terror', from the joy of erotic pleasure to the challenge of rebuilding the church, Kelly gives voice to a spirituality of desire, grounded in justice and love.

Author : Sentus Francis Dikwe
Publisher : LIT Verlag
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783643962812

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Remembering the Dead by Sentus Francis Dikwe Pdf

Remembering the dead is a topic which connects various cultures and traditions. The reception of the African tradition of ancestorship is a theological enrichment in the ecumenical discussions all over the world. In our time, the exchange of gifts plays a great role in promoting unity of the Churches. Especially the concepts of African theology with the incomparable special position of Jesus Christ as "proto ancestor" are important for the interconfessional dialogues. The veneration of the ancestors in Africa can be a help to begin ecumenical discussions in this regional context on the question of the veneration of the saints. According to African tradition the ancestors also have influence on the process of purification. Therefore, the veneration of the ancestors contributes to providing answers to the ecumenical controversies about the understanding of the eschatological purification. Sentus Francis Dikwe SDS, born in 1980 in Morogoro, Tanzania, ordained priest of the Salvatorian Congregation. He attained doctorate in theology 2020 in Munster, Germany.

Author : Kerrily Sapet
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781545752111

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Alvin Kamara by Kerrily Sapet Pdf

As the New Orleans Saints’ star running back, Alvin Kamara speeds past opponents, grabs passes, and scores touchdowns. But Kamara's path to the NFL was rocky. He made big mistakes. Find out how Kamara learned from his mistakes and became one of the best running backs in the NFL.

Author : Sebastien de Castell
Publisher : Jo Fletcher Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784299644

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Saint's Blood by Sebastien de Castell Pdf

'High energy, highly unique, swashbuckling-cop-epic-noir story. Buy it. BUY IT NOW' Sam Sykes The Greatcoats are back - and this time it's personal. How do you kill a Saint? Falcio, Brasti and Kest are about to find out, as someone is doing just that, and they've started with a friend. The Dukes were already looking for ways to weasel out of their promise to put Aline on her father's throne - but with Saints turning up dead, and Church Inquistitors pushing for control - rumours are spreading that the Gods themselves oppose her ascension. The only way Falcio can stop the country turning into a vicious theocracy is to find and stop the Saint-killer - but his only clue is the iron mask encasing the head of the Saint of Mercy, which prevents her from speaking. And even if he can find the murderer, he will still have to face them in battle - and this may be a duel that no swordsman, no matter how skilled, can win.

Author : Antonio Salacuri
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780955855603

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Saint Johnny Walker's How To... Become a Saint by Antonio Salacuri Pdf

A man's journey into the world of healing. Exploring the gift he thought never existed.