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Daily Readings with St. Therese of Lisieux

Thérèse of Lisieux is among today's most popular and best-loved saints. Yet she entered a Carmelite convent when she was fifteen and died when she was only twenty-four. These selected passages show the essence of Thérèse and can be used day by day to help the reader develop his or her relationship with the God of love. The Daily Reading Series presents selections from the spiritual classics in a form suitable for daily reading and meditation.

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Book of the week for October 2, 2011

Adventures in Daily Prayer by Bert Ghezzi

"At the risk of seeming to have engaged in an extravagant statement, I still venture to say that not one of us presently writing about religion in this country is better equipped by experience, skill, and devotion to write about prayer than is Bert Ghezzi. He lives what he speaks, and he speaks what he lives very, very well."--Phyllis Tickle, author of Prayer Is a Place and The Great Emergence

Baker Books

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Book of the Week for September 18, 2011

The Catholic Way to Pray: An Essential Guide for Adults

Title: The Catholic Way to Pray: An Essential Guide for Adults

Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications

"Like all good Jews, the apostles prayed the daily Jewish prayers in their synagogues and in the Temple in Jerusalem. But after meeting Jesus, they were drawn to deepen their prayer. Here was a holy man who enjoyed intimate union with God and who even spent whole nights in prayer. No wonder the apostles begged, "Lord, teach us to pray." Now in your own journey you are trying to move more deeply in "Catholic" ways to pray. Here you will find ALL the information and inspiration you need to jumpstart your prayer life as a Catholic. Highly recommended for all Catholic adults, including catechists, parish ministers, and RCIA teams, especially catechumens and candidates. Also a great gift book for any adult Catholic"

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The Breath of the Soul

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The Breath of the Soul
Reflections on Prayer
Joan Chittister

Twenty-Third Pub. (158595747X)

2009

Pebbles From the Journey

Pebbles From the Journey: Poems, Inspirations, and Conversations with God by Joyce Serbowicz leads readers through one woman's spiritual journey to seek joy in faith and deeper intimacy with God. Captivating and deeply meditative.

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Courage

It takes courage
To follow God
To accept the beauty
Th at I am
To let go of the criticism
I lay upon myself
To release the judgments
Th at keep me from freedom
To be brave enough
To step into the wonder
Of my truest Self
With my faults
And my inspirations
Daring to speak openly
Of my loveliness
In God’s eyes
Being brave enough
To love myself
As God always has

Book of the Week of January 16, 2011