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Spirituality and Religion March 2025 |
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| I Want You to Be Happy: Finding Peace and Abundance in Everyday Life by FrancisCatholic readers especially will take comfort in Pope Francis’s grounded and humble suggestions for finding happiness in life. The short chapters distill his message into bite-sized readings, making this book perfect for daily reflection while reminding readers to keep God and serving others as the focus of their lives. |
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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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| Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know by Mark LillaCuriosity is a key characteristic of being human, and yet we sometimes desire to remain unilluminated. This conflicting desire -- both to know and not to know -- has deep psychological roots, which this treatise explores in a discursive, thought-provoking style. Spanning centuries of literature and philosophy, readers are invited to shine a light on their own motivations when it comes to seeking understanding. |
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| Religion Is Not Done With You: Or, The Hidden Power of Religion on Race, Maps, Bodies ... by Megan Goodwin and Ilyse Morgenstein FuerstReligion shapes our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. This guide challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about religion, highlighting its impact on everything from personal autonomy and social norms to government policies. The authors -- hosts of the Keeping It 101 podcast -- provide a candid and engaging introduction to the pervasiveness of religious ideology in modern American life. |
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| Composting Our Karma: Turning Confusion Into Lessons for Awakening Our Innate Wisdom by Barbara RhodesThis collection of essays teaches the Korean Zen practice of "don't-know mind," helping readers cultivate clarity, improve intuition, and gain wisdom. Offering practical guidance for meditation and daily life, Barbara Rhodes -- a founder of The Kwan Um School of Zen –- provides an accessible framework for spiritual seekers to increase their self-knowledge. |
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