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In Hebrew and Arabic, the words Amen and Amin?the most frequent
conclusions of prayers?derive from cognate consonantal roots. The
Greek and other versions of the Hebrew Bible continue to use the
word Amen; the New Testament follows suit. The basic meaning of
Amen or Amin in all three scriptures is the same, a passionate
address to God: 'I entrust myself to You; I put my faith in You, I
keep faith with You.' It is the cry of a person struggling to grasp
and be grasped by God. Amen: Jews, Christians, and Muslims Keep
Faith with God examines faith as it is understood by Jews,
Christians and Muslims; it does not aim to be a work of systematic
theology or a lengthy explication of the contents of different
faith traditions. It offers Jews, Christians and Muslims several
approaches to faith as a category of human experience open to God:
a faithful God who reaches out to grasp the faithful human being at
the same time that the faithful human being reaches out to grasp a
faithful God. This two-sided faith, divine and human, lies at the
center of each faith tradition. The book examines faith as one
might examine a gem, gazing at different facets in turn. In this
process, Patrick Ryan, a Jesuit who has lived for decades in Africa
as well as in the United States, shares the personal reflections of
one who has tried to live a life of faith not only in the company
of fellow Christians but also in the company of Jews and Muslims,
friends for many years. The work as a whole, and each chapter
within it, begins and ends with reflections shared with an
anonymous but real person who has struggled with faith for all that
time and who continues the struggle with faith even today.
As cross-market bond trading has increased, it has become vital for
international participants to understand the many different
features that characterize the various international bond markets.
Of particular interest to bond traders and investors are such
factors as calculation of prices, accrued interest, yields, and
durations. "Bond Markets" compares and contrasts all major bond
markets with particular attention to: how different instruments are
normally quoted; how much accrued interest is payable by the buyer
in addition to traded price; the cost of a bond if quoted on a
yield basis; normal settlement terms; rules for adjusting coupon
rates; and how yields are quoted and calculated.
This exposition provides the state-of-the art on the differential
geometry of hypersurfaces in real, complex, and quaternionic space
forms. Special emphasis is placed on isoparametric and Dupin
hypersurfaces in real space forms as well as Hopf hypersurfaces in
complex space forms. The book is accessible to a reader who has
completed a one-year graduate course in differential geometry. The
text, including open problems and an extensive list of references,
is an excellent resource for researchers in this area. Geometry of
Hypersurfaces begins with the basic theory of submanifolds in real
space forms. Topics include shape operators, principal curvatures
and foliations, tubes and parallel hypersurfaces, curvature spheres
and focal submanifolds. The focus then turns to the theory of
isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres. Important examples and
classification results are given, including the construction of
isoparametric hypersurfaces based on representations of Clifford
algebras. An in-depth treatment of Dupin hypersurfaces follows with
results that are proved in the context of Lie sphere geometry as
well as those that are obtained using standard methods of
submanifold theory. Next comes a thorough treatment of the theory
of real hypersurfaces in complex space forms. A central focus is a
complete proof of the classification of Hopf hypersurfaces with
constant principal curvatures due to Kimura and Berndt. The book
concludes with the basic theory of real hypersurfaces in
quaternionic space forms, including statements of the major
classification results and directions for further research.
An extraordinary opportunity to understand the vision of Pope
Francis Pope Francis is a first in many ways: the first pope from
the Americas, the first Jesuit, the first Francis, the first child
of immigrants from the Old World, nurtured and transformed by the
New World, and returned to lead the whole world. His eloquent
homilies and speeches have inspired the faithful of Argentina for
decades, largely through his gift of oratory, tracing back to his
time as a bishop, archbishop, and cardinal in his home country.
Published in English for the first time in their entirety and with
contextual annotations, In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 1
collects his homilies and speeches from 1999 to 2004. Volume 2
spans from 2005 to 2008, and Volume 3, from 2009 to 2013, concludes
with his prophetic last homily before his election to the papacy.
This illuminating collection presents an extraordinary opportunity
to understand the vision of a great pastor. His words bear witness
to the deep experience of faith among God's people while also
showcasing his own extraordinary ability to connect with
communities of faith. Through these homilies and speeches, Pope
Francis humbly displays his abilities as a wordsmith, a patient and
attentive teacher, an inspired and faithful theologian, and a
sensitive pastor uniquely attuned to his people, offering ready
guidance for their journeys, but also journeying with them. The
first of a three-volume translation of Pope Francis's theological,
pastoral, anthropological, and educational thought provides rich
insights into the mind and theological unfolding of a spiritual
leader who has become beloved all across the globe. Within it we
see Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio-later Pope Francis-ministering
to the needs of the people while also engaging with the political,
technological, and societal forces affecting their daily lives.
Here is an ecclesial voice not afraid to challenge the politicians,
the culture-makers, and media moguls-even his own ordained and lay
church ministers-to live a life of faithfulness marked by justice,
equality, and concern for the needs of everyone, urging all to rely
on the "vitality of memory" and the "recovery of hope." In Your
Eyes I See My Words also provides a glimpse into the political,
social, and religious environment of Argentina and Latin America,
providing a unique perspective on the issues confronting the
faithful and how those issues motivated and nurtured Pope Francis's
understanding of the Church's mission to all segments of
society-particularly to those underrepresented and on the margins
of history.
In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 3 brings together the homilies
and speeches of Archbishop Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from 2009
through his election as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013. These
writings provide an intimate glimpse into the theological,
philosophical, scientific, and cultural-educational currents that
forged the steady, loving, and nurturing leadership style with
which Bergoglio guided the Church in Buenos Aires. That style has
now done the same for the Church from Rome, a Church rocked by
financial and moral scandals, and a world shaken by the first
global pandemic in a century. These writings were kneaded-a word he
uses when talking about the work of molding the souls and character
of youth and seminarians-in the relationships he formed in his bus
rides to work and in his intense contact with all segments of the
population. Because of that careful and prayerful process of
kneading they have found their full development in Bergoglio's
writing as Pope Francis, especially in Evangelii gaudium (November
2013); Gaudete et exsultate, On the call to sanctity (March 2018);
and his encyclical Laudato si' (May 2015). In this final volume of
Bergoglio's homilies and papers we meet European theologians and
thinkers such as Hans Urs von Balthasar, Henri de Lubac, and
Bergoglio's Uruguayan philosopher and friend, Methol Ferre, the
literary figure Miguel Angel Asturias, and Enrique Santos
Discepolo, a singer and composer of tangos that decry corruption.
In a prophetic conclusion, the last homily of this volume is an
outline of the roadmap Pope Francis has followed throughout his
papacy: one defined by ongoing love and care for God's people and
that seeks to spread God's merciful anointing to those living on
the margins of life.
This exposition provides the state-of-the art on the differential
geometry of hypersurfaces in real, complex, and quaternionic space
forms. Special emphasis is placed on isoparametric and Dupin
hypersurfaces in real space forms as well as Hopf hypersurfaces in
complex space forms. The book is accessible to a reader who has
completed a one-year graduate course in differential geometry. The
text, including open problems and an extensive list of references,
is an excellent resource for researchers in this area. Geometry of
Hypersurfaces begins with the basic theory of submanifolds in real
space forms. Topics include shape operators, principal curvatures
and foliations, tubes and parallel hypersurfaces, curvature spheres
and focal submanifolds. The focus then turns to the theory of
isoparametric hypersurfaces in spheres. Important examples and
classification results are given, including the construction of
isoparametric hypersurfaces based on representations of Clifford
algebras. An in-depth treatment of Dupin hypersurfaces follows with
results that are proved in the context of Lie sphere geometry as
well as those that are obtained using standard methods of
submanifold theory. Next comes a thorough treatment of the theory
of real hypersurfaces in complex space forms. A central focus is a
complete proof of the classification of Hopf hypersurfaces with
constant principal curvatures due to Kimura and Berndt. The book
concludes with the basic theory of real hypersurfaces in
quaternionic space forms, including statements of the major
classification results and directions for further research.
Perfect for gift giving, the complete three-volume boxed set of In
Your Eyes I See My Words gives readers an extraordinary opportunity
to understand the vision of Pope Francis Volume 1 (1999-2004) Pope
Francis is a first in many ways: the first pope from the Americas,
the first Jesuit, the first Francis, the first child of immigrants
from the Old World, nurtured and transformed by the New World and
returned to lead the whole world. His eloquent homilies and
speeches have inspired the faithful of Argentina for decades,
largely through his gift of oratory, tracing back to his time as a
bishop, archbishop, and cardinal in his home country. Published in
English for the first time in their entirety and with contextual
annotations, In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 1 collects his
homilies and speeches from 1999 to 2004. This illuminating
collection presents an extraordinary opportunity to understand the
vision of a great pastor. His words bear witness to the deep
experience of faith among God's people while also showcasing his
own extraordinary ability to connect with communities of faith.
Through these homilies and speeches, Pope Francis humbly displays
his abilities as a wordsmith, a patient and attentive teacher, an
inspired and faithful theologian, and a sensitive pastor uniquely
attuned to his people, offering ready guidance for their journeys
but also journeying with them. The first of a three-volume
translation of Pope Francis's theological, pastoral,
anthropological, and educational thought provides rich insights
into the mind and theological unfolding of a spiritual leader who
has become beloved across the globe. Within it we see Archbishop
Jorge Mario Bergoglio-later Pope Francis-ministering to the needs
of the people while also engaging with the political,
technological, and societal forces affecting their daily lives.
Here is an ecclesial voice not afraid to challenge the politicians,
the culture-makers, and media moguls-even his own ordained and lay
church ministers-to live a life of faithfulness marked by justice,
equality, and concern for the needs of everyone, urging all to rely
on the "vitality of memory" and the "recovery of hope." In Your
Eyes I See My Words also provides a glimpse into the political,
social, and religious environment of Argentina and Latin America,
providing a unique perspective on the issues confronting the
faithful and how those issues motivated and nurtured Pope Francis's
understanding of the Church's mission to all segments of
society-particularly to those underrepresented and on the margins
of history. Volume 2 (2005-2008) In Your Eyes I See My Words,
Volume 2 contains Pope Francis's homilies and speeches from 2005 to
2008. Continuing what began in the first volume of this
three-volume publication, Volume 2 shows Archbishop Bergoglio's
growth as a pastor and a theologian/scholar in the midst of his
people. At the same time, it shows him emerging as an international
voice calling for changes in the way the Church carries out its
ministry and its educational task on behalf of children, youth,
adults, and Church ministers. In his homilies from Christmas,
Easter, and especially in his response to the tragic fire and
deaths of 194 people at the nightclub Republica Cromanon, we see
Bergoglio speak passionately to his parishioners, challenging them
with equal portions of tenderness and righteous anger. Perhaps
uniquely, we also watch as his audiences, prominence, and influence
grow globally, foreshadowing who he will become in 2013 when he is
elected Pope. On the larger national and international scale,
Bergoglio addresses various conferences, such as the Argentina
Press Association and the Episcopal Conference of Argentina of
which he was elected President in 2005 and served the maximum
possible term of six years. We see and read as his work takes him
outside his country to Rome (2007) at the Pontifical Commission for
Latin America; to Brazil (2007), where his presentation on the
Crisis of Civilization and Culture at the Fifth CELAM Conference
ends up shaping much of the Aparecida Conclusions; and, finally, to
Quebec (2008) as he speaks at the FortyNinth International
Eucharistic Congress. All told, In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume
2 is a glimpse into a period of time in which Archbishop Bergoglio
grows immensely in thought, reflection, and action, laying the
groundwork for the mature, thoughtful, and beloved Pope Francis he
has come to be known as around the world. Volume 3 (2009-2013) In
Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 3 brings together the homilies and
speeches of Archbishop Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from 2009
through his election as Pope Francis on March 13, 2013. Taken
together, all three volumes present with remarkable clarity his
theological, educational, and pastoral vision for the Church that
was shaped far from Europe and North America and in the tumultuous
years of Argentina's political and economic struggles. These
writings provide an intimate glimpse into the theological,
philosophical, scientific, and cultural-educational currents that
forged the steady, loving, and nurturing hands with which Bergoglio
guided the Church in Buenos Aires. Those very same hands have now
done the same for the Church from Rome, a Church rocked by
financial and moral scandals, and a world shaken by the first
global pandemic in a century. No Pope in modern times has compiled
such a rich variety of writings in as many fields as Bergoglio has
done for us in the years prior to his election to the papacy,
especially during his time as Archbishop/Cardinal of Buenos Aires.
These writings were kneaded-a word he uses when talking about the
work of molding the souls and character of youth and seminarians-in
the relationships he formed in his bus rides to work and in his
intense contact with all segments of the population. Because of
that careful and prayerful process of kneading, they have found
their full development in Bergoglio's writing as Pope Francis,
especially in Evangelii gaudium (November 2013); Gaudete et
exsultate, On the call to sanctity (March 2018); and his encyclical
Laudato si' (May 2015). In this final volume of Bergoglio's
homilies and papers we meet European theologians and thinkers such
as Hans Urs von Balthasar, Henri de Lubac, and Bergoglio's
Uruguayan philosopher and friend Methol Ferre, the literary figure
Miguel Angel Asturias, and Enrique Santos Discepolo, a singer and
composer of tangos that decry corruption. In Your Eyes I See My
Words, Volume 3 concludes with a homily Bergoglio prepared before
leaving for Rome to attend the conclave that elected him to the
papacy. It was for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, to be
delivered to his priests in Buenos Aires. Instead, it was his
homily from Rome to the priests of the world, reminding them, "The
precious oil that anoints Aaron's beard not only perfumes his
person but spreads and reaches the margins. The Lord will say it
clearly: his anointing is for the poor, the prisoners, the sick,
those who are sad and alone." Here, as Cardinal Jorge Mario
Bergoglio became Pope Francis, he spoke words of deep tenderness,
reminding all of us that the Lord's anointing is meant precisely
for those who are floundering-those who are sick, who are sad or
alone, who are in need of care. In short, the Lord's anointing is
meant for the world we live in today, at this exact moment of
crisis. In a prophetic conclusion, the last homily of this volume
is an outline of the road map Pope Francis has followed throughout
his papacy: one defined by ongoing love and care for God's people
and that seeks to spread God's anointing to those living on the
margins of life.
In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 2 contains Pope Francis's
homilies and speeches spanning from 2005 to 2008. Continuing what
began in the first volume of this three-volume publication, Volume
2 shows Archbishop Bergoglio's growth as a pastor and a
theologian/scholar in the midst of his people. At the same time, it
shows him emerging as an international voice calling for changes in
the way the Church carries out its ministry and its educational
task on behalf of children, youth, adults, and church ministers. In
his homilies from Christmas, Easter, and especially in his response
to the tragic fire and deaths of 194 people at the nightclub
Republica Cromanon, we see Bergoglio speak passionately to his
parishioners, challenging them with equal portions of tenderness
and righteous anger. Perhaps uniquely, we also watch as his
audiences, prominence, and influence grow globally, foreshadowing
who he will become in 2013 when he is elected Pope. On the larger
national and international scale, Bergoglio addresses various
conferences, such as the Argentina Press Association and the
Episcopal Conference of Argentina of which he was elected President
in 2005 and served the maximum possible term of six years. We see
and read as his work takes him outside his country to Rome (2007)
at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America; to Brasil (2007),
where his presentation on the Crisis of Civilization and Culture at
the Fifth CELAM Conference ends up shaping much of the Aparecida
Conclusions; and finally, to Quebec (2008) as he speaks at the
Forty-Ninth International Eucharistic Congress. All told, In Your
Eyes I See My Words, Volume 2 is a glimpse into a period of time in
which Archbishop Bergoglio grows immensely in thought, reflection,
and action, laying the groundwork for the mature, thoughtful, and
beloved Pope Francis he has come to be known as around the world.
St. Ignatius Loyola is one of the great shapers of the Catholic
tradition. The Spanish soldier turned pilgrim for Christ bequeathed
not only an extraordinary institutional legacy but also a
distinctive spirituality that today nourishes men and women looking
for ways to integrate faith and life. Informing Jesuit education,
ministry, and training in communities around the world, Ignatian
spirituality offers a practical vision-of engaged, responsible,
discerning men and women striving to find God in all things-that
resonates in this age of transition. Drawn from the vast body of
Ignatius's writings, these 365 maxims help everyone reflect on the
presence of God in daily life. First complied by the Jesuit scholar
Gabriel Hevenesi in 1715 as Scintillae Ignatianae, these brief
thoughts, supplications, prayers, directions, and other aphorisms
were first published in an English translation in 1928 but have
been unavailable in book form for many years. Organized into a
daybook for contemplation, Ignatius's words serve as personal
spiritual exercises. They touch on a range of topics, from
affirmations of God's presence and Christ's love to practical
advice for living a life of virtue in service to others. In this
accessible gathering, anyone seeking a richer spiritual life will
find words that inspire, challenge, enlighten, and transform. FROM
THE BOOK "A little holiness and great health of body does more in
the care of souls than great holiness and little health."Never put
off till tomorrow what you can do today." "The sharper you are at
noticing other people's failings, the more apt you will be to
overlook your own." "Go and set the whole world on fire."
This is a sharing of a story, my story. Throughout all of history,
the most ancient knowing has been carried forward through the
telling of our stories. The fact that this is my story is of no
particular importance, it just happens to be the story I know best.
The writing itself became a journey. I traveled deep into a valley
of fear and doubt, and then found my way out. On the way, I was
reminded of my life purpose-to be a spirit whose light shines also
on the path of others, poking them in the butt with a "Go for it
This life is yours here and NOW." However, my transformation is not
a one-sided proposition. There are over six billion people living
on this planet. Each of us is able to read the signs and find the
courage to create an amazing life story if only we will. Together,
we can discover the nature of this universe as it reveals itself to
us and through us. When I was writing this book at my home in
beautiful downtown Vancouver, an eagle often circled the building
in which I lived, visiting many times. Then one day when I was at a
low point and doubting my direction, a coyote also came to visit.
Sitting on the grass across the street, it looked toward me as if
encouraging me on. City workers came a few days later and placed a
sign directly in front of that building-"Warning Coyote has been
spotted here." So, led by the spirit of coyote, eagle and the many
other guides of the universe, I was able to complete this tale. Its
primary message is about following the call of my body, mind and
spirit. On my journey, I agreed to fully own my place in life
wherever I happened to be. Although shadows sometimes hid the path,
I rejoiced on my way to the sun and the bright peaks beyond. My
wish is that you will be entertained, and perhaps even inspired, by
my intentional walk. Even though the experiences I describe may be
difficult for some to believe, others will know of what I write.
Whether this story brings you comfort or not, my hope is that you
will question your own experience to the same degree you may
question mine. As a wise old monk once told me, "Just take from
this what works for you and leave the rest with us." I invite you
to do just that. Everything that I write is based on my actual
experience but, in some cases, composite characters facilitate the
telling and protect the identity of others. For example, my dear
friends in Burma are ruled by a cruel military that would not
hesitate to cause them harm. Their true identities must not be
revealed. If any good comes of this situation, let it be increased
public awareness of what is unacceptable and must come to an end. I
pray every day that a resolution may take place without the loss of
more lives. I have endeavored to recreate each scene in the book
with as much accuracy as the veils of time and memory would permit.
Although certain details may have been distorted, know that the
main emphasis is still the overall message. In the end, this is all
that matters.
Learn how to live Awake, Wise and Engaged. Access wisdom that is
beyond the sum of your intelligence and experience. Expand your
awareness of what is possible. Experience more clarity, joy, and
prosperity. Connect to the emerging vision of your life with
bestselling author Patrick J. Ryan. This is a powerful daily
guidebook for creating our personal and professional life according
to your own wisdom, vision, and purpose. The AWE of Awakening: A
Guidebook presents 108 verses, reflections, and practices to
support you in coaching yourself towards clarity, joy, and
prosperity. Former Buddhist monk, Vision Quest Guide, Leadership
Coach, and bestselling author Patrick J. Ryan has given us a
guidebook for living and creating the best life possible.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy
Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive
selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to
reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional
imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor
pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues
beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving and promoting the world's literature.
Long encouraged by the International Association for the Study of
Organized Crime, the current research on this broad and intriguing
topic is systematically brought together in this exemplary reader.
Understanding Organized Crime in Global Perspective presents a rich
collection of articles by outstanding researchers in the field who
examine empirical research examples, salient issues and their
explication, and provide a theoretical foundation as a guide for
further explorations. Skillfully edited by Patrick J. Ryan and
George E. Rush, this accessible and timely volume focuses on such
particular areas of study and recent trends as: the nature of
organized crime; theoretical perspectives; organized crime in
Russia, Eastern Europe and Hong Kong, with predictions for the next
century; the diversity of activities and structures; and how the
law enforcement community responds to organized crime.
Long encouraged by the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime, the current research on this broad and intriguing topic is systematically brought together in this exemplary reader. Understanding Organized Crime in Global Perspective presents a rich collection of articles by outstanding researchers in the field who examine empirical research examples, salient issues and their explication, and provide a theoretical foundation as a guide for further explorations. Skillfully edited by Patrick J. Ryan and George E. Rush, this accessible and timely volume focuses on such particular areas of study and recent trends as: the nature of organized crime; theoretical perspectives; organized crime in Russia, Eastern Europe and Hong Kong, with predictions for the next century; the diversity of activities and structures; and how the law enforcement community responds to organized crime.
A thorough analysis of the fundamentals of plane geometry The reader is provided with an abundance of geometrical facts such as the classical results of plane Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, congruence theorems, concurrence theorems, classification of isometries, angle addition, trigonometrical formulas, etc.
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