The first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral caregivers—a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.This essential re
Updated and Revised! Includes Glossary of Popular Religious SymbolsWe North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other re
A breathtaking exploration of divine love in Christianity, Islam and Hinduism—and the writings of leading mystics from these traditions—culminating in a glorious universal path of love that is illumin
Stress is a part of modern life—discover how to use it to grow spiritually, emotionally and psychologically."Stress takes life and gives life.... It can propel us forward into new opportunities but ca
Learn to walk again—into your inner and outer landscapes—attuned to the divine delights, insights and challenges awaiting you with every step."[Practicing] camino divina … there is a deep and focused
Discover the spiritually incisive strategies for peacefully resolving conflictin this masterpiece of military strategy.Written 2,500 years ago by Chinese general Sun Tzu, The Art of War is a poetic an
Wholeness Is Limiting—Possibilities Emerge When We're in PiecesEveryone experiences brokenness at some point in their lives—a romantic relationship fails, a job ends, a dream dies, an illness emerges.
A deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world. Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more con
This ancient Gnostic text can be a companion for your own spiritual questThe Secret Book of John is the most significant and influential text of the ancient Gnostic religion. Part of the library of bo
Be informed and inspired, delighted and supported, encouraged and entertained by stories and prayers from the unique perspectives of clergywomen."In ministry, we constantly balance the sacred and the
Experience "the fiery life of Divine Wisdom" through the rich and varied writings of one of the most accomplished women in Christian history.Hildegard of Bingen—visionary, abbess, composer, dramatist,
Discover the elemental approach to spirituality—keys to self-healing and re-connection to the earth."When we explore and savor and interact with these elements, we are both remembering a primal connec
Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athos—a place like no other on earth.Twenty-five years ago, M. Basil Pennington, OCSO, was the first Western monk to live on Mount Athos for mo
Wholeness Is Limiting—Possibilities Emerge When We're in PiecesEveryone experiences brokenness at some point in their lives—a romantic relationship fails, a job ends, a dream dies, an illness emerges.
A resource for worshipers today looking to change hardened worship patternsthat stand in the way of everyday spirituality.All too often, those who attend church or synagogue find themselves bored or b
Based on the Award-Winning How to Be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other Peoples's Religious CeremoniesWedding day jitters aren't reserved for brides and grooms!A wedding is a joyous eve
Hearing and listening are two different things. Learning to listen—really listen—requires sacred practice.The Sacred Art of Listening guides you through forty practices of deep listening—to our Source
Sheds light on the origins of Christianity, presenting Jesus as a wisdom-loving sage whose aphoristic sayings portray the kingdom of God as a present fact about the world, rather than a future promise
