meditations

James Martin reflects on how he has been inspired throughout his life by the saints of the Catholic Church and how the saints' teachings have led him to his current path as a Jesuit priest.

"In 1993, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole alone, accompanied only by a radio whose batteries he had removed before setting out. In this book, ... Kagge explores ... silence ... By recounting his own experience and discussing the observations of poets, artists, and explorers, Kagge shows [readers] why silence is essential to ... sanity and happiness--and how it can open doors to wonder and gratitude"--Jacket flap.

A twelve-week course to discover and develop creative gifts drawing on the insights and practices of Benedictine spirituality.

Frederica Mathewes-Green invites readers into an imaginary Orthodox church to view twelve of the world's most significant icons throughout the church year.

This is a book of meditations penned by famed Catholic writer Henri Nouwen, growing out of his contemplation of icons during sojourns at l'Arche, a community for people with mental handicaps in Trosly, France.

Contains two books by Jimmy Carter in which he shares his values and experiences and discusses his religious faith.