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Spirituality and Religion March 2026 |
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| Liturgies for Resisting Empire: Seeking Community, Belonging, and Peace in a... by Kat ArmasDrawing on theology, history, and lived experience, this book examines how dominant cultural and religious systems (which the author labels “empire”) shape our imaginations and our sense of belonging. Highlighting early Christian communities that pushed back against oppressive narratives, it invites readers to envision faith rooted in liberation, mutual care, and human dignity. For another perspective on how culturally embedded ideas impact faith, consider Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez. |
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| Serving Up Scripture: How to Interpret the Bible for Yourself and Others by Jennifer Garcia Bashaw and Aaron HigashiUsing the metaphor of cooking, this book introduces readers to the art of interpreting biblical verses with greater clarity and confidence. It breaks down genres, context, and common pitfalls while encouraging curiosity, making biblical study feel approachable for individuals and groups alike. |
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| The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us by Rebecca Newberger GoldsteinThis thoughtful, curious book explores our deep need to feel like we matter and all the surprising (and sometimes painful) ways we build our lives around that urge. Blending philosophy, psychology, and vivid storytelling, it examines how our longing for significance shapes relationships, creativity, and conflict in a world hungry for purpose. |
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We Mend with Gold: An Immigrant Daughter's Reckoning with American Christianity
by Kristin T. Lee
Being a Christian has nothing to do with being Chinese American-that's what Kristin T. Lee learned as a child. Fissures between the script she was given, her ethnic identity, and the inclusivity of Jesus opened wide. But what if we can repair the divide? In We Mend with Gold, Lee describes the breaking of faith and the sacred art of repair.
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| Seeing Into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter by Rodger KamenetzRodger Kamenetz reflects on the spiritual and emotional power of dreams and images, drawing on Jewish and Buddhist wisdom as well as decades of contemplative practice. Through gentle storytelling and practical exercises, he invites readers to cultivate imagination as a pathway to healing and growth. |
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| Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker... by James Martin, SJThis coming-of-age memoir looks back on the summer jobs, awkward moments, and small lessons that shaped a future Jesuit priest. Told with humor and humility, it reflects on work, character, and the surprising ways ordinary experiences can prepare us for a life of purpose. Readers drawn to this blend of warmth and everyday spirituality might also appreciate Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. |
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The Last Sweet Mile
by Allen Levi
When Allen Levi's brother, Gary, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, neither realized they were about to embark on the best year of their lives. More than mere brothers, Allen and Gary were best friends, life-long bachelors, one a lawyer turned singer-songwriter, the other a globe-trotting missions worker. Their relationship was one of rare and powerful beauty, and in this rich memoir, Levi captures the small yet telling details of a life lived to the fullest-right up to the finish line. The Last Sweet Mile is not only a testament to the life of Gary Levi, it is a testament to the hope that shaped and sustained him.
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Pope Leo XIV: The Biography
by Elise Ann Allen
A deeply personal biography of Pope Leo XIV, featuring his first-ever public interview as pope, from Elise Ann Allen, journalist and Rome correspondent for Crux. Who is Leo XIV? How did his path lead him to the Holy See, and what can we expect from him? Elise Ann Allen offers here the only biography of Pope Leo XIV, featuring the Holy Father's very first interview after his election. She gives readers an intimate and detailed account of the life of Robert Prevost, from his birth in Chicago and his first years as a priest in the Augustinian order to his years as a missionary in Peru and the vital role he came to play in the Vatican as head of bishops. The result is an inspiring picture of a man of profound character, spiritual leadership, integrity, warmth, and citizenship in the world.
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| Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way by Hosanna WongThis inviting book encourages readers to discover a more personal and flexible relationship with God by honoring their own personality and life season. Through real-life stories and practical reflections, it offers gentle permission to release comparison, rethink expectations, and find meaningful connection in everyday moments. |
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