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The Book of Psalms has provided comfort, nourishment and challenge
to many people over hundreds of years. With this retelling of
psalms and other familiar Scripture texts Patricia Stevenson, RSJ,
shares the essence of these great prayers in language of today. and
makes them available to all who seek their help and comfort. The
additional prayers are an invitation to witness in these ancient
writings a voice that reminds us of the communion that unites the
joys and sufferings of people everywhere.
The lives of the saints who helped build the Catholic Church in the
United States--Frances Cabrini, Isaac Jogues, John Neumann,
Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Damien de Veuster, among others--are
marked by strength, courage, determination, and sanctity. But as
this thoughtful and engaging book points out, these saints also
could be foolhardy, obstinate, stubborn, and dismissive. In other
words, they were a lot like everyone, with a mixture of different
qualities and characteristics.
What makes the stories of the thirteen men and women in "Fearless"
so compelling is that a distinctly American way of holiness begins
to emerge from their lives and their work. These were people who
walked the streets of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New
Orleans, and Denver. They traveled along California's coast and
into the Southwest, penetrated the heartland of Indiana and
Missouri, and reached out into the territorial islands of the
United States.
Captivating illustrations for each saint highlight the depth of
their souls, and give readers an idea of the strong characteristics
exemplified by these men and women.
"Fearless" will bring the reader through the history of the
Catholic Church in America in an intimate and personal way, with
the stories of the saints and blessed who helped Christianity
become part of this country's fabric. These men and women did not
set out to be saints, only to live out the Gospel as they best knew
how. They followed their hearts and God's will to build a better
place for the people of the New World.
"From the Sabbath to circumcision, from Hanukkah to the Holocaust,
from bar mitzvah to bagel, how do Jewish religion, history,
holidays, lifestyles, and culture make Jews different, and why is
that difference so distinctive that we carry it from birth to the
grave?" This accessible introduction to Judaism and Jewish life is
especially for Christian readers interested in the deep connections
and distinct differences between their faith and Judaism, but it is
also for Jews looking for ways to understand their religion--and
explain it to others. First released in 2002 and now in an updated
edition.
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