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Spirituality and Religion March 2025 |
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Hope : the autobiography
by Francis
Pope Francis originally intended this book to appear only after his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope have moved him to make this legacy available now.
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| We Will Rest! The Art of Escape by Tricia HerseyBuilding on her 2022 Rest Is Resistance manifesto, Tricia Hersey invites readers to embrace rest as a healing practice amidst the pressures of constant productivity. As an artist and theologian, she presents a beautifully designed book featuring art and poetry from Black creatives, drawing inspiration and wisdom from African American history. |
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| Aflame: Learning from Silence by Pico IyerExtolling the virtues of silence and meditation, author and traveler Pico Iyer shares insights from his regular visits -- spanning three decades -- to a Benedictine monastery in California. Part personal reflection, part philosophical musing, his observations reveal how a contemplative life can better equip us to deal with the modern age. |
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The Korean myths : a guide to the gods, heroes and legends
by Heinz Insu Fenkl
The myths of Korea may seem a complex and intriguing mix of ghosts, spirits, and superstition, but they form the bedrock of one of the most vibrant global cultures today. In the past few decades, South Korea has experienced a rapid rise to prominence on the world stage as the Hallyu, the "Korean wave" of popular culture, drives newfound interest in the country.
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Shadow dance : liberating the power and creativity of your dark side
by David Richo
In this quintessential guide to shadow work, a psychotherapist shows you how to embrace the dark side of your personality—or your shadow self—to make fear an ally, enabling you to live more authentically and improve interpersonal relationships through mindfulness practices and exercises.
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| Jesus Wept: Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic Church by Philip ShenonWhen Pope John XXIII was elected in 1958, he launched the Second Vatican Council to modernize the Church. Former New York Times reporter Philip Shenon explores issues such as celibacy, birth control, and women's roles, most notably diving deep into the church’s sex abuse scandals, offering a vivid and highly critical history of the modern Church and its leaders.
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