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Iconography is undergoing a revival in twenty-first-century
American Catholicism. William Hart McNichols, who paints in his
studio in New Mexico, is one of the most popular iconographers of
this renaissance, and this book comprises a selection of his icons
and sacred images. The book presents images of holy women and holy
men as well as images of Mary and Jesus. Philosopher and theologian
John D. Dadosky introduces each piece and demonstrates how
McNichols’s paintings communicate sacred stories as well as mark
significant moments in the artist’s personal development.
The acclaimed modern translation of St. Teresa of Avila's classic
book on spiritual awareness and guidance
Celebrated for almost five centuries as a master of spiritual
literature, 16th-century saint Teresa of Avila is one of the most
beloved religious figures in history. Overcome one day by a
mystical vision of a crystal castle with seven chambers, each
representing a different stage in spiritual development, Teresa
immediately wrote The Interior Castle. Probably her most important
and widely studied work, it guides the spiritual seeker through
each stage of development until the soul's final union with the
divine. Free of religious dogma, this modern translation renders
St. Teresa's work a beautiful and practical set of teachings for
seekers of all faiths in need of spiritual guidance. It also places
this classic book on spirituality --"a gem of mystical literature
made accessible and relevant to the modern spiritual seeker"
-Sharon Salzberg--in a contemporary context, reasserting its
literary importance even after more than 400 years.
On the day her first book came out-a new translation of Dark Night
of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross-Mirabai Starr's daughter,
Jenny, was killed in a car accident. "My spiritual life began the
day my daughter died," writes Mirabai. Even with decades of
spiritual practice and a deep immersion in the greatest mystical
texts, she found herself utterly unprepared for "my most powerful
catalyst for transformation, my fiercest and most compassionate
teacher." With Caravan of No Despair, Mirabai shares an irreverent,
uplifting, and intimate memoir of her extraordinary life journey.
Through the many twists and turns of her life-including a tangled
relationship with a charlatan-guru, her unexpected connection with
the great Christian mystics, and the loss of her daughter-Mirabai
finds the courage to remain open and defenseless before the mystery
of the divine. "Tragedy and trauma are not guarantees for a
transformational spiritual experience," writes Mirabai Starr, "but
they are opportunities. They are invitations to sit in the fire and
allow it to transfigure us."
"The important thing is not to think much, but to love much, and so
to do whatever best awakens us to love." -St. Teresa of Avila
Journey to the 16th century to discover the fiery passion of Saint
Teresa of Avila, one of Christianity's most inspiring saints. A
tireless reformer and the mentor of Saint John of the Cross,
Teresa's greatest legacy is her revelation of ecstatic love for
God-a love so powerful that it pierces the heart like a burning
sword. Through illness, hardship, and persecution by the
Inquisition, this courageous mystic lit the way with her
unquenchable spirit to an "interior castle," a place of
unimaginable beauty and light where no darkness can touch us. Saint
Teresa of Avila gives you a direct link to the living presence of
this brave and gentle woman, to draw upon her strength in your own
times of need.
Wild Mercy is essential reading for anyone ready to awaken the
feminine mystic within and birth her loving, creative, and untamed
power into the world. "Mystical brilliance at its best." -Caroline
Myss "No one can take us into the fiery and tender depths of the
sacred feminine with more skill, humor, clarity, and vibrant naked
honesty than Mirabai Starr." -Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope and
The Return of the Mother We live in a world that has suffered the
abuses of an unbalanced masculine rule for thousands of years-but
the feminine is rising. "Seeds of feminine wisdom that have been
quietly germinating underground are now breaking through the
surface," writes Mirabai Starr. "Women everywhere are rising to the
collective call to step up and repair our broken Earth. And we are
activating a paradigm shift such as the world has never seen." With
Wild Mercy, Mirabai shares the subversive wisdom and fierce
compassion of the feminine mystic across cultural boundaries and
throughout history. From saints and sages, to goddesses and
archetypal energies, to contemporary teachers and seekers-you'll
meet women who blazed a path that will illuminate your own. Each
chapter explores a different facet of feminine mysticism through a
tapestry of teachings, reflections, and stories, along with a
practice for integrating the chapter's themes into your own life.
As you journey through these pages, you'll explore: Taking refuge
in contemplative practice with St. Teresa of Avila and the Shekinah
* Longing, embodiment, and union as the heart of feminine spiritual
practice with the Hindu poet Mirabai and Mary Magdalene * Your
relationship with the Earth, motherhood in all its forms, and a
loving call to action alongside Gaia and Ix Chel * Community and
the web of life with Indra, the Beguines, and female prophets
throughout history * Wild, playful, and compassionate mercy with
Tara and Kuan Yin * Finding joy in creativity and the arts with
Saraswati and Chiyo-ni * More inspiration from archetypal goddesses
and amazing women past and present-Julian of Norwich, the Sufi
saint Rabia, Pachamama, Sophia, Old Spider Woman, Hildegard of
Bingen, Demeter, Kali, and more Wild Mercy provides a much-needed
alternative to the models of religion and spirituality that have
dominated history. Here, Mirabai invites you to welcome the wisdom
of women back into the collective field where it may transform the
human family, heal the ravaged Earth, and awaken the divine love in
our hearts.
While imprisoned in a tiny prison cell for his attempts to reform the Church, sixteenth-century Spanish mystic John of the Cross composed many of his now classic poems of the soul’s longing for God. Written on a scroll smuggled to him by one of his guards, his songs are the ultimate expression of the spiritual seeker’s journey from estranged despair to blissful union with the divine. After escaping his captors, John fell into a state of profound ecstasy and wrote Dark Night of the Soul. Later, he added an important commentary to his poem to guide other searching souls along the arduous path to communion with God. Here, for the first time, a scholar unaffiliated with the Catholic Church has translated this timeless work. Mirabai Starr, who has studied Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism, lends the seeker’s sensibility to John’s powerful text and brings this classic work to the twenty-first century in a brilliant and beautiful rendering.
As we evolve, so do our prayers; as our prayers evolve, so do
we. This is the evolution of illumination, the collective voice of
the soul of the world.
"How Do You Pray?" was born from a vision in which Celeste
Yacoboni was told to ask the world, "How Do You Pray?" She reached
out to leading spiritual, shamanic, scientific teachers, guides,
and activists and asked for their response. Culled from those
responses is an original and deeply personal collection of essays.
Talking intimately and candidly about how they pray, these
personalities encourage the reader to contemplate the intention of
prayer in their own life.
This collection speaks to the reader's heart and asks "What is
your soul's expression? How do you dance in ecstasy, bare your soul
to the divine? Bow in gratitude? Merge with nature? Cry out for
guidance? How do you pray?"
This groundbreaking and moving book gathers responses from
leaders of diverse spiritual and religious traditions ranging from
Buddhism to Islam to Christianity, as well as those who do not
claim one or any particular walk of faith. Contributors include
Brother David Steindl-Rast, Matthew Fox, James O'Dea, Llewellyn
Vaughan-Lee, Tessa Bielecki, Lama Surya Das, Hank Wesselman, Father
Bede Griffiths, Byron Katie, Joan Halifax, Normandi Ellis, Andrew
Harvey, Dan Millman, Kristena Prater, Nicki Scully, Mirabai Starr,
and more.
This book is a beautiful gift package with matte laminate cover
and red ribbon.
Who is the Archangel Michael? Never unkind, but not always gentle,
he embodies the essence of the ''spiritual warrior'' - courageous
and strong in the face of injustice or illusion, a ceaseless
devotee of truth. Saint Michael offers you the hand of this
protective force through a collection of prayers, scripture,
contemplations, and stories that span the ages and traditions in
which this legendary figure has appeared. The name Michael means
''who is like God.'' By invoking Michael's power, we invite into
our own lives the divine energy to lift us past obstacles. Saint
Michael gives you a devotional treasure for calling on this
archangel for protection in times of danger, for strength in taking
action for the greater good, for compassion in defense of the
innocent, and for grace as we embark on the journey that awaits at
the end of our lives. THE ARCHANGEL appears in spiritual traditions
across the globe, from Judaism to Christianity to Islam. His roles
include the guardian angel of the children of Israel, the patron
saint of warriors, and the transporter of souls.
When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a
humble friar named Francis came and met the predator with nothing
but his gentle words-and turned the wolf from a menace to a welcome
citizen. This graceful man, who spoke to each part of Creation as a
sister or brother, has become one of the most beloved of all
saints. In both joy and adversity, Saint Francis served as a bold
example of how to live completely and authentically as a follower
of Christ. From his survival as a prisoner of war to the series of
awakenings that helped him to reform the Catholic Church, Francis
drew his strength from his miraculous, loving union with the
natural world. Saint Francis of Assisi is an essential devotional
reader for building your personal connection to the spirit of this
modest Italian sage. Through stories, prayers, and his own
writings, you are invited to share in Francis's nourishing devotion
to God, and in his profound compassion toward all living things.
God of Love is Mirabai Starr's passionate and personal
exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic
faiths. She shares an overview of essential teachings, stories of
saints and spiritual masters, prophetic calls for peace and
justice, and for the first time in print, deeply engaging
narratives from her own spiritual experiences. She guides readers
to recognize the teachings and practices that unify rather then
divide the three religions, and sheds light on the interspiritual
perspective, which celebrates the Divine in all paths. It is
Mirabai's hope that this book will serve as a reminder that a
dedication to lovingkindness is the highest expression of faith for
all three religions.
EARLY REVIEWS FOR "God of Love"
"Mirabai Starr takes us out dancing with the One. "God of Love" is
a confluence of the currents of Judaism, Islam and Christianity all
emptying into the great ocean of Love."
--Ram Dass, Author "Be Here Now"
"In a time of division between people, this book -- which is a
masterful blend of research, storytelling, poetry, and memoir -- is
like a sacred magnet, pulling on the spiritual heart of all
seekers."
--Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder, Omega Institute; Author, "Broken
Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow"
"Mirabai Starr writes of the divine from a luminous gene inherited
by only a few. We hear The True Song in each word she attributes to
the holy. It is more than just her song; it is the Melody of the
Spheres translated by an astute musician. We are always touched by
the genuine in her call to the reader to love and love well, to see
with the sacred eye of beauty."
-Ondrea & Stephen Levine, Authors " Embracing the
Beloved"
"Mirabai's book has brought me great consolation."
-Daniel Berrigan, S. J. activist-priest; Author, "No Gods but
One"
"This book brilliantly reminds us that in the heart of the
Abrahamic traditions there burns a singular divine flame."
-Rev. Robert V. Thompson, Author "A Voluptuous God"
"A wonderful and 'perfect' book. Highly recommended."
-Rabbi David A. Cooper, Author "God Is a Verb"
" "God of Love"] will expand your vision and inspire your search; I
recommend it with great joy." -Andrew Harvey, Author "The Hope: A
Guide to Sacred Activism"
"At home in the three great Abrahamic traditions, Mirabai Starr
takes us on a deeply personal journey 'Toward the One, ' exploring
aspects of the 'God of Love' as seen through the eyes of Jewish,
Christian and Muslim mystics. This is a book which will delight the
seeker of sacred connections between these traditions and those who
look forward to a day when Jerusalem, the city shared by all these
faiths, will be a house of prayer for all people."
-Reb Netanel Miles-Yepez, Co-Author " A Heart Afire: Stories and
Teachings of the Early Hasidic Masters"
'A cause for celebration. Captures Teresa's conversational
enthusiasm most effectively' - "Library Journal" (starred review).
This autobiography of Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) combines
ecstatic experiences with a dose of common sense. One of the great
classics of spiritual memoir, this is the first new English
translation in forty years, and the first by a woman. With this
fresh translation of "The Book Of My Life", Mirabai Starr brings
the inimitable Spanish mystic to life for a new generation, with
contemporary English that mirrors Teresa's own earthy, vernacular
Spanish, and that presents us with - four centuries after Teresa's
death - someone we feel we know: a woman intoxicated with God yet
filled with an overflowing love for the world.
This is a fresh and contemporary rendering of one of the most loved
and influential spiritual texts of all time. It brings alive the
message and spirituality of this great 14th-century mystic to 21st
century readers. At the age of 30, Julian of Norwich, a
contemporary of Chaucer, was suffering a severe illness and
believed she was on her deathbed. She had a series of intense
visions of Jesus and recovered. Julian wrote down the narration of
the visions shortly after they occurred and expanded on them 20 to
30 years later in what became the first book written in English by
a woman. Her message remains strikingly relevant today: that
failure is an opportunity to learn and grow that God's love has
nothing to do with retribution and everything to do with compassion
in spite of appearances, all is well.
When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a
humble friar named Francis came and met the predator with nothing
but his gentle words - and turned the wolf from a menace to a
welcome citizen. This graceful man, who spoke to each part of
Creation as a sister or brother, has become one of the most beloved
of all saints. In both joy and adversity, Saint Francis served as a
bold example of how to live completely and authentically as a
follower of Christ. From his survival as a prisoner of war to the
series of awakenings that helped him to reform the Catholic Church,
Francis drew his strength from his miraculous, loving union with
the natural world. Saint Francis of Assisi is an essential
devotional reader for building your personal connection to the
spirit of this modest Italian sage. Through stories, prayers, and
his own writings, you are invited to share in Francis nourishing
devotion to God, and in his profound compassion toward all living
things.
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