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A masterful retelling of Tamar's story of redemption, faith, healing, and justice Ravaged by one brother, silenced and betrayed by another, and abandoned by her father King David, Tamar--once beloved daughter of the king of Israel, and healer of the court--suddenly finds herself in exile, fleeing for her life. But the story continues where the scriptures end: a dangerous journey and tenacious pursuit of her true identity and calling brings her full circle, to her rightful place in the kingdom. "As an author of biblical fiction, I know the amount of research and work that goes into crafting a story like this. Miriam Feinberg Vamosh and Eva Marie Everson comprise the perfect team." --Jerry B. Jenkins, THE CHOSEN series

Pressed for time? Frustrated when things don't go according to plan? Need to fit in one more thing? What if we nurtured and improved our relationship with time? What if we recognized calm and peaceful thoughts throughout each day? What if we restructured our relationship with time and adopted God's view? From His perspective, our heavenly Father invites us to celebrate each day, each hour, and every minute as a gift! Within the pages of Every Day Holy, readers are encouraged to examine their own use of time and discover God's desire for us to rest in His plan.

Got a minute? Thanks to beloved Franciscan priest and retreat leader Fr. Albert Haase, that's all you need to stay in touch with the Gospel every Sunday through the Church year. Inspired by his early days in a busy urban parish, Sundays on the Go Year B is Fr. Albert's gift to busy Catholics - just enough to keep you on track with Jesus, even when you're on the run!

Treasure this beautifully illustrated collection of the Stories of the Saints by father and daughter writing team, John and Catherine Cavadini, with stunning portraits by Anastassia Cassady. Through the stories of these saints, we receive new brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers in the faith. Each person's life tells the "story" of God's love in a specific and purposeful way. The vibrantly illustrated portraits bring these saints to life through shape and color, capturing their unique personality and diversity among the magnificent and beautiful "family of saints."

A new baby is coming! It's time to celebrate! With exciting rhymes and vibrant illustrations Little Spark of Life will help families get ready and learn more about the miracle of life. Learn more and find free resources at littlesparkoflifebook.com "Little Spark of Life has quickly become one of my children's favorite books to pick up and read at bedtime. I personally love how it is a teaching tool but also shows them the value and dignity of God's Creation in the womb." --Abby Johnson, bestselling author of Unplanned; founder of And Then There Were None

In thirty-eight power-packed, concise chapters, Albert Haase gives you the tools and kindling to prepare for the spark of God in your life - and then shows you how to fan it into flame until you are set ablaze. This book glows with time-tested wisdom as an experienced spiritual director shares the secrets of the saints.

A Lenten reader to awaken your spirit, and help you encounter anew the richly woven fabric of the story of Jesus's Passion.

"Holy Sparks is a collection of ecopoetry with a spiritual spin-a call to partake of Earth's wisdom so that we might participate in the Creator's ongoing work"--

A Book of Days to nurture and inspire your soul this Advent An Advent Book of Days tells the stories of all the characters and creatures that make up the Christmas story, with daily prayers and reflections based on their experiences. Fully illustrated in color, this rich seasonal companion combines the bible, history, art and legend to explore the story of the incarnation. For each day of Advent, we meet a character caught up in the drama of the nativity, from the archangel Gabriel to the ox and ass in the stable.

A new collection of lyric and narrative poems by Amy Nemecek, reflecting on themes of beauty, loss, motherhood, family, and vocation, and the sacredness of ordinary moments.

Young readers, meet Francis of Assisi--the world's most famous Saint Travel back in time and over the sea to a city in Umbria in the heart of Italy in 1182. There you'll meet Francesco Bernardone--better known as Saint Francis of Assisi.But who was Francis? He was a Saint, that's for sure--but he was also a soldier and a rebel. He was a man who loved peace and preached to animals but was unafraid to stand up for what was right, take care of lepers, challenge the rich, and defend the poor.Tim Ladwig's beautiful illustrations will transport you into Francis's world and open your eyes and your heart to the inspiring life of the world's most famous saint.

"An inspirational book of photographs and short quotations that will help start the day with beauty and peace"--

Sensitive and heartwarming, Mr. Nicholas is a magical Christmas story in which lives and hearts are changed by a small boy and the power of his relentless love.

"In this ... illustrated book, animals of the Bible tell their own story, teaching us the value of all living beings, and something about ourselves"--

Deep Understanding for Divisive Times offers thirty-three original essays by scholars, activists, and educators who specialize in interreligious/interfaith studies and grassroots efforts. Designed to inspire, inform, and guide, these short pieces by leaders in the field and Journal of Interreligious Studies staff offer wisdom regarding challenges that divide and collaborations that heal. The collective experiences of these authors provide individual readers, secular and religious communities, and the classroom with a wellspring of practical insights and stimuli for rich conversation.

"How might a literary artist write the incomparable story of Christ for our time? God said so much in the life of his Son, our perfect Savior and his fullest Word. The most beautiful poem in the world occurred when God spoke his Word in time: God's divine poem performed, as old Simeon says, "in the sight of all nations." As readers walk through these pages, sensory detail brings life to the story of Jesus in Roman-occupied Judea of the first century, his words and life unfolding across the major scenes of the Gospels with renewed significance. CHRIST THE LIFE tells the story of "the consolation of the ages" in a fresh and compelling way to the next generation."--Jacket flap

Breathe is a journey through Ascension, Pentecost, and Ordinary Time. Imbued with a sense of wonder, and a strong connection to the natural world, Laura Alary's book invites young readers to engage with this beautiful and hope-filled season of the church year.

"The grace of God, our savior, in these last days appeared in his servant Francis to all who are truly humble and truly friends of holy poverty." Bonaventure's Life of St. Francis Art historian Timothy Verdon tells the story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi in story and art. The 28 stunning thirteenth-century frescoes by Giotto that cover the walls of the famous Basilica in Assisi named for the saint are reproduced in full color, together with a schematic drawing showing their placement in the church. Through detailed descriptions and illuminating commentary on each of the famous frescoes, Verdon tells the story of Francis's extraordinary life, allowing today's reader the opportunity to "read" the art on those walls in the same way that a medieval Christian might have done.

Catherine of Siena's influence was felt throughout the kingdoms of Europe. She enjoyed the confidence of popes, royalty, and most of all, the common people of Italy. A complicated woman, she was able to speak bluntly to a queen: "Instead of a woman, you have become the servant and slave of nothingness, making yourself the subject of lies and of the demon who is their father"; and also encourage the wife of a simple tailor: "Clothe yourself in the royal virtues." Her story is told in this landmark biography, first published a century ago and praised by Evelyn Underhill as the best modern biography of a saint ever written. Long out of print, this new edition has been slightly abridged and generously supplemented with the reflections of other biographers, historians, and artists--who shed fresh light on what we know about an amazing woman."The Road to Siena is a fairly brief-but-concentrated book illustrating a rather brief-but-concentrated life. Our instincts to distrust Catherine's visions as delusions and her hearty exhortations as mania are natural, but repeatedly Gardner manages to put them down in turn, and all of our modern understanding must be humbled a bit when we read that the invisible stigmata Catherine claimed in her life became manifest and quite visible upon her death, even if her mystical wedding ring did not. Taken together, the book brings the reader into close contact with Catherine's flame; one feels the heat that singed the consciences of popes and monarchs alike." --Elizabeth Scalia, Benedictine Oblate, author of the award-winning Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life, and Word on Fire Editor-at-Large

Offering children examples of noted storytellers in Bible history (Sarah, Moses, Deborah, Esther, David, Isaiah, Mary, John the Baptist, the evangelists, and early church), this colorful and engaging picture book also looks at how Jesus used storytelling to teach and share his message of faith, hope, and love.

Reading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago. Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself. Now, short writings such as "The Form of Life He Wished for Clare," "The Sermon to the Birds," and "The Source of True Joy," combine with Francis's Rules, letters, messages, songs, praises, canticles, and final spiritual Testament in a most ideal introduction to the saint. An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context.

A daily reader of very simple and often quite direct reflections by Benedictine monk Anselm Grün, this Advent devotional offers the reader an opportunity to approach the festive season consciously, making it a blessed time for ourselves and our families.

Look! A Child's Guide to Advent and Christmas presents Advent as special time for waiting and watching--paying attention--to the ways God comes to us. This treasured book reassures children of the presence of God in all times and places and invites them to become part of the holy work of making Christ present in the world.

Through this book, women will know that they are deeply loved by Christ, that He understands their lives, and that they share this journey with their sisters.

Join poets and novelists from across the centuries as you travel through the liturgical seasons of Lent, Holy Week, and Eastertide. With the popular collections At the Still Point: A Literary Guide to Prayer in Ordinary Time and Light Upon Light: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, this third collection of daily and weekly readings from classic and contemporary literature completes the church calendar. New voices such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Benjamín Alire Sáenz join well-loved classics by Dostoevsky, Rossetti, and Eliot. Light in the darkness, illuminating the soul. Between Midnight and Dawn: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Lent, Holy Week, and Eastertide will use imagination to draw you deeper into God's presence. Read it through, then use it as a resource for years to come.

Spiritual teacher, writer, rabbi and poet, Rami Shapiro has taught thousands of people in workshops across North America for a quarter century. His books have sold in the hundreds of thousands. But before he did any of those things he was writing poems, prayers, and psalms that were anthologized in the Jewish siddurim of different denominations. Now, those spiritual teachings have been gathered together, incorporating all of Rami's poetic work over the course of his long and varied career. The result is startling--as if we've discovered a new spiritual teacher of great importance, in verse.

How would Genesis read if it were written today? This provocative work recasts the ancient Genesis creation story within the framework of contemporary science. Seven Glorious Days takes readers on a grand ride through the history of the universe--from the big bang, to the origin of stars and planets, to the appearance of living creatures bearing the image of God and living in community. "Karl Giberson has made wise and creative use of his skills as both a scientist and a sophisticated student of biblical religion in this well-informed, theologically sensitive introduction to the wonders of creation.">"Giberson's ability to translate the complex insights of physics, cosmology, and biology into terms that ordinary Christians can grasp is matched only by his ability to express deep religious convictions in simple and direct language." >"Insightful, informed, playful, stimulating, and impressive, Giberson argues convincingly that the earth is not a mere blue dot in the vast emptiness of space, but the most astonishing known seat of creativity and information.">Karl Giberson teaches science and religion at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. He is a popular speaker who has lectured at many institutions around the world including The Vatican, Oxford University, Brigham Young, the Venice Institute, London's Thomas More Institute, and MIT. His work has appeared on NPR and in the New York Times and USA Today. He is the author or co-author of nine books on science and religion, including Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution.

"This delightfully illustrated children's book explains that even our home has a before and after and that we need to take care of the world around us"--

"The third book about Chase Harrington and Gavin whose adventures take them to Rome. Join them as they make new friends, solve a mystery, and in the end surprise you"--