Walking with Thomas Merton: discovering his poetry, essays, and journals
by Robert Waldron
"For the reader eager to know Merton but baffled about where to start, here is a most genial introduction. Robert Wladron makes Merton marvelously accessible. Wladron's friendly voice leads us comfortably into the key themes and issues of Merton's life and work." $8.95
Peggy Rosenthal, Ph.D
Co director of Poetry Retreats
The Quiet Mind
by White Eagle
God Will Not Fail You
When in doubt, do nothing. Be still, have patience and wait. Learn to be still, my children, to be calm and still and wait for God; God will not fail you. $4.00
Treasures of the Master Within
by White Eagle
"We do not speak of a life divorced from this earth when we tell you of a life of beauty, of glory, of perfection: a life of happiness, harmony and beauty. We speak of the life which you can first of all realize within your own being, and secondly on the outermost plane. Heaven can indeed be realized on earth."
Celestial Reiki
by Jonathan Goldman and Laraaji
Celestial Reiki is a set of psychoactive ministrations from Jonathan Goldman and Laraaji. The title says it all. This is absolute meditation music from the far regions of the celestial highways. In simpler terms -- this is deep space music with healing powers. These two new age pioneers have taken the Reiki concept to the next level. The atmospheres are strictly ambient and definitively minimalist. The subtle melodies are intricate elements of the atmospheres. There are no extras because there is no need for them. This CD is a special blend of soothing electronics and experimental sounds. It will appeal to fans of Jim Cole, Crystal Voices, Riley Lee, James Johnson, and Mathias Grassow. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide $16.98
Guided Mindfulness Meditation 4 CD's
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Have you ever wished for your own personal meditation teacher? A gentle voice to lead you through your practice at the beginning and end of each day? In Series 1, Jon Kabat-Zinn - whose pioneering efforts brought the benefits of mindfulness meditation into Western medicine - offers you a four-part home training course on CD that includes a complete body scan meditation, sitting meditation, and two mindful yoga sessions. $29.95
Living the Days of Lent 2007: reflections by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
edited by Anita Constance
Read and reflect on these words from holy scripture; Discover how they relate to you and your world; Pray and take action; Live every day of Lent this year. $4.95
Meditations on the Holy Spirit of God: searching for the beyond within
by Sheldon Stephenson
Forty-nine meditations appropriate for use especially between Easter and Pentecost, that connect the Holy Spirit to the life of Christians. $8.95
Soul and Self: parallels between spiritual and psychological growth
by Paul Fehrenbah
The developmental psychology of Erik Erickson and the perspectives of Carl Rogers are combined with spiritual insights gleaned from the Confessions of the great saint Augustine. Together these demonstrate the different challenges faced during each stage of life: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, adulthood, and the later years. Practical steps that promote growth are illustrated by the personal struggles faced by Augustine, as well as by the life story of an anonymous, contemporary, middle-aged man named Charlie. Soul and Self shows how attentiveness to the soul led each man to deeper psycho-spiritual awareness. $14.95
Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer: an approach to life in fullness
by Brother David Steindl-Rast
In the mid 80's I was introduced to a man who would eventually be a major player in my journey into the study of spirituality. That man was Brother David Steindl-Rast. A thin, bearded Benedictine Monk from A New York State Monastery who now spent most of his contemplative life high above the sea at the Hermitage Monastery in Big Sur,California and frequently taught at the Esalen Institute. In this place Brother David introduced me to asceticism and contemplation and changed my life forever. Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer: An Approach to Life in Fullness, tells how this is possible. Whether Christian, Jew, Agnostic, Atheist, read this book. The keys to personal contentment are written between the covers of this most inspirational book. $12.95
Henri Nouwen: a spirituality of imperfection
by Wil Hernandez
This book will be an encouragement to those who have embarked on a spiritual journey and have wrestled with integrating and bringing to life the aspects of our inner, relational and spiritual lives in light of unending longings, wounds and struggles. Through Wil Hernandez's clear analysis and synthesis of Nouwen's spirituality, we can learn from the dynamics of Nouwen's spirituality of imperfection, and continue with renewed hope on our journey to know God. $16.95
Into the Desert: reflections for Lent
by George Lacey
Lent is a time when Christians go into the desert with Jesus. As a place, the desert is silent and empty and strangely appealing. But it is also arid, with little to offer in the way of nourishment. To survive there spiritually we must know who we are and come to rely on our foundational relationship with God. We must trust that God will sustain us. According to George Lacey, the desert is a place where we can get some things (such as temptations) out of the way, and deepen our prayer, so that we will better be able to follow the path out of the desert to the place where it takes us. This book is a series of reflections the days of lent, based on the daily scripture readings. Homilists may find it useful. Ordinary Christians will certainly welcome it as a way to go into the desert of lent deliberately and be strengthened by the experience. These quiet meditations lead us step-by-step through the days and weeks, the desiccated landscape of lent, to a place of water and light. Along with prayer, it is nourishment enough. $8.95
Becoming Who You Are: insights on the true self from Thomas Merton and other saints
by James Martin
This small gem of a book illuminates an insight at once paradoxical and deeply liberating: that God is calling us to be who we truly are. $10.00
Little Pieces of Light...Darkness and Personal Growth
by Joyce Rupp
Little Pieces of Light...Darkness and Personal Growth, a hope-filled book, offers both courage and solace. It reaches into the human heart, encouraging the reader to approach painful, inner darkness as a help for rather than a hindrance to personal growth. In a culture that pushes away darkness, this book carries a radical message: Darkness, a womb of silent nurturing, is where one waits patiently for the stirrings of new life to develop. This small but powerful volume reminds all who live in a world with much darkness that there is a strong light within the self and within others that will serve as a comfort and guide along a sometimes bleak and barren journey of life. $5.95
Budo Mind and Body: training secrets of the Japanese martial arts
by Nicklaus Suino
Budo, or the practice of traditional Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is about more than learning how to fight. Real budo is a way of seeking and grasping meaning in life. Suino’s advice on training and etiquette will be helpful to beginning students, and will act as a potent reminder to more seasoned practitioners. Advanced students will especially appreciate Suino’s explanation of budo philosophy. In the appendices, the author also includes a survey of Japanese martial arts, the eight essential texts on budo, and an annotated bibliography. $12.95
Acolytes: poems
by Nikki Giovanni
When her work first emerged during the Black Arts Movement, Nikki Giovanni immediately became one of the most highly regarded and controversial poets of the modern age and her popularity continues today as she is celebrated in song, verse, and popular and literary circles. Now this remarkable artist has penned a collection of eighty all-new poems and prose pieces that retain her distinct vision and voice yet mark a change of direction inspired by love, celebration, memories, and even nostalgia. In intimate and spare language, Giovanni offers insight into the powerful elements and forces in her life: family and friends, the deaths of heroes and companions, nature, libraries, and theater. In between, the deep and edgy conscience that has defined her for decades shines through when she writes movingly of Rosa Parks, Hurricane Katrina, and Emmett Till, leaving no doubt that this commanding presence has not traded one approach for another but simply made room for both. $16.95
Colorful Personalities: discover your personality type through the power of colors
by George Boelcke
Discover our four different personality types and the reasons others often don't understand you, your needs or values; In relationships, opposites often attract. Get the practical tools and tips you'll need to better understand your partner, and to accept and love them for who they really are; Learn the strengths, joys, and stresses of others and identify why they think, talk, behave, act, and work so differently from you. $14.95
Healing Night: science and spirit of sleeping, dreaming, and awakening
by Rubin Naiman
In Healing Night, clinical psychologist Rubin R. Naiman explores sleeping, dreaming, and awakening, going far beyond the science of sleep medicine to reflect on what he believes is the profoundly spiritual nature of night consciousness. Naiman reveals how the erosion of night by artificial light and the devaluation of sleep and dreaming have led to an epidemic of sleep disorders and consequent days of chronically dazed waking consciousness. Drawing on both clinical experience and personal explorations, Naiman offers a fresh look at sleep and dreams, and provides alternative healing practices for sleep disturbances. Moreover, he challenges us to acknowledge our spiritual night blindness and embrace the sacredness of night. $14.95