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Spirituality and Religion March 2025 |
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| Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life by Agnes CallardModern society often overlooks life's crucial questions, focusing instead on social conformity and day-to-day concerns (such as where to eat dinner or what to buy next). Agnes Callard urges readers to consider the Socratic method, where inquiry and questioning are vital to authentic understanding. She views truth-seeking as a uniquely human and social activity, encouraging dialogue with one another to explore life's mysteries together. |
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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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| 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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| 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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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Eagle Valley Library District
600 Broadway St.
P.O. Box 240
Eagle, Colorado 81631
970-328-8800www.evld.org |
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