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The interpretation of certain key texts in the Bible by two
Dominican Friars: the celebrated preacher and author Timothy
Radcliffe and the Director of the Biblical Institute in Jerusalem
Lukasz Popko. When the Lord first spoke to Samuel in the Old
Testament, he did not understand. So it is in the modern secular
world that we too have muffled our ears. How are we, like Samuel,
to hear God speaking to us in the words of hope and joy in a way
that will make our ears tingle? As the Psalmist says, we have 'ears
and hear not'. Some people dismiss such sentiments in the Bible as
products of long-dead cultures that have nothing to do with us. As
with other religions, which have sacred texts, many hear them as
celestial commandments demanding unthinking submission. But God
does not address us through a celestial megaphone. Revelation is
God's conversation with his people through which they may become
the friends of God. The novelty of Biblical revelation consists in
the fact that God becomes known to us through the dialogue which he
desires to have with us. How can we learn to listen to our God and
join Him in the conversation?
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the focus of love and
devotion for one fifth of humanity. Even outsiders cannot deny his
political genius and great statesmanship as the founder of a new
world order and the stimulus for a succession of brilliant and
progressive civilisations. But a study of his life in these terms
overlooks arguably his most essential qualities - his mercy and
benevolence. Internationally renowned Islamic scholar, Dr Muhammad
Tahir-ul-Qadri has produced a work unrivalled in its comprehensive
treatment of the subject matter, illustrating the merciful
character of the Prophet in all its aspects, towards humans and
more generally towards all beings. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri has reproduced
a solid corpus of references from the Qur'an, along with reliable
Hadith, specially selected for authenticity and relevance. All
sources are meticulously referenced in Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri's
characteristic style. This book shows how in spite of immense
hardships and painful ordeals, the mercy and compassion of the
Prophet remained to the fore, even towards those who opposed and
persecuted him. For Muslims, this book will be a means to celebrate
the magnanimous personality of the Prophet and an incentive to
instil the great qualities of the Prophet in their own lives, while
non-Muslims and academics will discover how these qualities as
described in the Islamic literature have caused the Prophet to
occupy his preeminent position in the religious consciousness of
Muslims.
When you can't find the right words to pray... In hard times, many
of us shy away from God, not sure how to talk to him about what
we're feeling. Through her own battles, Suzie Eller has experienced
the peace of knowing that prayer is not about the number of words
that come out of your mouth or how eloquent you sound. It's about
being in God's presence. When you can't figure out what to say to
him, these 90 prayer starters will begin the conversation you've
been longing for. Each one is birthed from a specific Scripture,
and on each page, journaling space is provided so you can complete
the prayer in your own words or simply write what you're feeling.
Don't let your hurts, fears, or doubts keep you from freely talking
to God. He loves you and wants to hear what's on your heart.
"Connect with God in ways you've always hoped for but haven't been
sure how to make happen."--HOLLEY GERTH, bestselling author
Britain’s Pilgrim Places captures the spirit of 2,000 years of
history, heritage and wonder. It is the complete guide to every
spiritual treasure, including 500 enchanting holy places throughout
England, Wales and Scotland and covers all major pilgrimage routes.
Produced in collaboration with The British Pilgrimage Trust, this
book encapsulates the timeless quest of the human spirit to find
meaning, connection and peace. Each listing is illustrated in full
colour and written and presented in a way that appeals to everyone.
From wild hermit islands to city-centre cathedrals alike, there is
something to surprise and enlighten anyone with a sense of the
sacred. 2020 is the Year of the Pilgrimage and the Year of
Cathedrals, and events are being held throughout the year to mark a
revival in pilgrim places, cathedrals and free-form spiritual
expression. The British Pilgrimage Trust’s mission is to harness
the quiet but powerful resurgence of interest in ancient ways of
finding meaning and peace in the landscape. Britain’s Pilgrim
Places follows on from best-selling Britain’s Holiest Places
which became a 6-part BBC television series.
Whether youa (TM)re a layperson or a professional counselor,
Helping Those Who Hurt will help you care for others encountering
life crises such as:
a [ illness, hospitalization, and death
a [ a troubled marriage
a [ addiction
a [ suicide
Following on from the New York Times bestselling God's Politics,
Jim Wallis's Seven Ways to Change the World speaks to a people
hungry for a politics of solutions and hope. It offers a plan for
solving some of the biggest issues of our time: poverty and
economic justice, global warming, HIV/AIDS, human trafficking,
genocide and the ethics of war. Rather than reciting a laundry list
of doom and dread, Wallis identifies seven basic commitments for
political involvement that could make the ultimate difference in
resolving the great challenges we face. For too long, he says,
ideological religion has been part of the problem, but now an
engaged spirituality could be a part of the solutions. Writing out
of the US context, his message has universal resonance, reminding
us of the 'common good' that lies at the heart of social reform.
Seven Ways to Change the World will help us to rediscover our moral
centre and infuse us with the inspiration and passion necessary to
build the kinds of movement that transform politics from the
outside in. Show Less
In 1799 four missionaries - two English and two Dutch - arrived at
the Cape, having been sent out by the London missionary society.
This is their story.Although mission work by the Moravians had
begun some time before, this meant the commencement of large-scale
mission work in South Africa, and initiated what might be called
the 'golden age' of missionary activity in South Africa. The Early
Mission, 1799 1819 consists of 17 essays, some of them in
Afrikaans, in which the noted writer and historian Karel Schoeman
describes the life and work of a number of missionaries, mission
assistants and artisans, 'native agents', catechists and lay
helpers, including three women, who where involved in the
establishment of the mission during the pioneer period. His
subjects are mainly Dutch and indigenous mission workers in the
service of the LMS and their work among the slave population of the
Cape Colony and the inhabitants of the Orange River area beyond the
northern frontier of the Colony."
An inspiring and practical book that addresses the spiritual lives
of caregivers and the people they servebecause "Christian
caregivers want more than 'better' for hurting people"; they want
to help people find radical transformation.
“I have read no book that more carefully, thoroughly, and tenderly displays Christ’s heart.” — Paul David Tripp, President, Paul Tripp Ministries; author, New Morning Mercies and My Heart Cries Out
Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.
Satish Kumar and his friend EP Menon embarked on an 8,000-mile
peace pilgrimage from India to Washington, from the grave of
Mahatma Gandhi to the grave of John F Kennedy. Walking at the
height of the cold war, taking no money with them and declining all
offers of transport and donations, they talked to heads of state
around the world and met with peace activists such as Martin Luther
King Jr. along the way. Kumar, author of No Destination and Earth
Pilgrim, tells the story of their pilgrimage in this autobiography.
When the philosopher Bertrand Russell was imprisoned for his
anti-nuclear activities, this was a call to action for Kumar. If a
90-year-old man would go to jail for peace, what could Kumar
contribute to the struggle? So he set out to walk to the four
nuclear capitals of the world - Moscow, Paris, London and
Washington. A young Georgian woman he met along the way gave him
packets of tea to give to the leaders of these countries, so that
they would stop and have a cup of tea when they might "get the mad
impulse to press the nuclear button". He was determined to deliver
a packet of this Peace Tea to each of the leaders. From New Delhi
to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and the Soviet Union, through
Poland, East and West Germany, Belgium, France and England, to the
US and finally Japan, Kumar and Menon walked for two and a half
years. They faced severe challenges - walking illegally without a
visa in the Soviet Union, imprisonment in France and experiencing
the Jim Crow laws in the USA - but everywhere they were met with
incredible generosity from the people who housed and fed them.
Pilgrimage for Peace is a book about trust - in yourself, your
companions, and humanity - about confidence, resilience and the
courage to stretch your limits. It is an ode to the power and the
solace of pilgrimage, to peace, disarmament and hospitality. It is
an adventure story that shows how travel can bring people together
in hope and help them understand one another. It demonstrates how
you don't always need money to see the world, just time and
patience. With conflict and war constantly in the news today, this
book is a timely testament not only to these pilgrims for peace,
but to the many people who cheered them on their way, seeing in
them the harbinger of a new peaceful future.
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