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These are some of the titles we have available in our store. To order these or other titles, please contact us at gtreusch@saintmarks.org or (206) 323-1040.
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40 Day Journey Series
The 40-Day Journey series invites readers to take a personal spiritual journey with a Christian leader from the past or present. Each book begins with a short introduction to the life of the leader and then offers forty chapters, each of which includes a reading from the subject's writings, scripture selections from the Bible, a journal-writing exercise, and a prayer. Each book is a rich resource for personal meditation or small group discussion anytime, but is especially valuable during Advent or Lent. |
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40 Day Journey with Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature, having authored twelve best-selling books, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this slim volume the legendary wisdom of this American poet, educator, historian, actress, director, and civil-rights activist is clearly evident in her own words. Editor Henry French selects forty inspiring passages for readers to ponder while taking a spiritual journey with Maya Angelou. |
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40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer introduces Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a well-known and courageous German theologian and Lutheran pastor, who during the Nazi period was imprisoned and killed and whose writings have inspired and influenced Christians around the world. |
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40 Day Journey with Joan Chittister
The 40-Day Journey with Joan Chittister introduces Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun who lives in Erie, Pennsylvania and is best known for her spiritual writing and her powerful actions for peace and justice. |
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40 Day Journey with Julian of Norwich
In this volume, readers will be inspired by Julian, a celebrated English mystic from the fourteenth century and a recluse at St. Julian's Church in Norwich, whose writings were the first works in English known to be written by a woman. Drawing from her published writings, editor Lisa Dahill here selects forty inspiring passages from Julian's work that help illustrate God's love and compassion for all. A medieval Catholic, Julian was seen as a precursor to Martin Luther and other Reformation writers. Much of what she wrote speaks of the most profound mysteries of the Christian faith, and her Sixteen Revelations of Divine Love (circa 1393) is considered to be one of the most remarkable documents of medieval religious experience. In it she speaks of the great love of God for God's people and how sin stands in the way. It is Jesus, however, who assures her, "that all would be well, and all manner of things would be well." |
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40 Day Journey with Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris is the bestselling author of Dakota, The Cloister Walk, and Amazing Grace. A woman with profound insights, Norris wisely grounds individual faith, spirituality, and experience in the many communities within which we live. Much of her writing has been influenced by her experiences as an oblate in the Benedictine community. Each of the forty chapters in 40 Day Journey with Kathleen Norris includes a selected writing from her work along with one or more scripture selections from the Bible. |
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40 Day Journey with Madeleine L'Engle
For Madeleine L' Engle, the world is full of beauty, mystery, grace — intimations of the divine. Editor Isabel Anders draws from the best of L' Engle's fiction, non-fiction and poetry to invite the reader on a 40-day journey of incredible richness. 40 Day Journey with Madeleine L'Engle includes a short introduction to L' Engle's life and work, questions to draw the reader into her spiritual world, journaling suggestions and daily prayers. |
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40 Day Journey with Parker Palmer
Few Protestant writers today can match the influence of Parker Palmer on American spirituality, contemplative practice, and Quaker values. Palmer, who is founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal, a non-profit organization that provides support for people in the service professions, has published dozens of poems, essays, and seven books, including the bestselling A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey toward an Undivided Life. 40-Day Journey with Parker J. Palmer opens with a short introduction to the life of Parker Palmer and then offers forty chapters, each of which includes a reading from his writings, related Scripture passages, questions to ponder, journal-reflection exercises, and a prayer. |
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A is for Angel: A Christmas Alphabet and Activity Book
Aimed at children ages 4-8, A is for Angel weaves the story of Jesus' birth into a rhyming, alphabetical journey. At the back of the book, author Debbie Trafton O'Neal provides instructions for making four crafts inspired by the beautiful modern folk-art illustrations from Jan Bryan-Hunt. |
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Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Nouwen's Own Words
The inspiring words of Henri J. M. Nouwen guide the faithful on a spiritual journey through the Advent and Christmas season in this book of waiting, hope, anticipation, and celebration. Each day contains a pertinent excerpt from the writings of Father Nouwen, a related quotation from Scripture, a prayer for the day, and a suggested activity that offers a concrete response to mark the season and the start of a new liturgical year. |
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Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton
Reflections for each day of Advent and the Christmas season begin with a scriptural quotation and continue with a thought from the writings of Thomas Merton on a timely theme: the Incarnation, anticipation, angels, and many more. An appendix includes a suggested plan for using each day's meditation as part of a morning or evening prayer. |
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Awaiting the Child
Offering meditational readings that probe deeply into the season's rich tapestry of paradox and splendor, Awaiting the Child, including an Introduction by novelist Madeleine L'Engle, has been described as a guide to "keeping a holy vigil through this secularly dominated season of the year." |
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The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent
Study Jesus' family tree by decorating a Jesse Tree. For each day during Advent there is a Bible reading, prayer, and color symbol that can be hung on the Jesse Tree. |
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas
From his very first day of life, it is clear that Nicholas is a miraculous child with a spiritual destiny. As he grows he is deeply saddened by the sickness, suffering, and death that he witnesses every day. Looking to use his special gifts to affect change, Nicholas dedicates his life to helping those in need. In The Legend of Saint Nicholas, Demi describes pivotal events in the life of Nicholas, weaving a rich tapestry of mosaic-like artwork into the story of his connection with Christmas and our modern-day Santa Claus. |
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Little Reindeer
A great stocking stuffer for infants or children in preschool, this book will encourage your youngsters to make up their own "reindeer games". Little Reindeer, whose head fits through a die-cut hole in the thick board book page, is the holiday offering in this line of finger puppet books.
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Love Came Down: Anglican Readings for Advent and Christmas
Love Came Down draws on the best sermons, books, poems, and hymns by the most gifted Anglican writers of the past six hundred years. With a reading for every day in Advent and for each of the twelve days of Christmas, this thoughtful and inspiring collection of meditations includes contributions from Christina Rossetti, John Donne, Jeremy Taylor, Madeleine L'Engle, Phillips Brooks, William Temple, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and many others. Brief biographies of the contributors are included. |
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Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas 2009-2010, Year C
Bishop Robert Morneau, author of last year's Waiting in Joyful Hope, once again helps us pause and prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ. During the especially busy Advent and Christmas seasons, this little treasure offers down-to-earth and yet deeply meaningful reflections that bring prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and lasting way. Through Morneau’s insightful reflections on Scripture readings from the daily Mass, readers will grow in their understanding of the Word of God. Small enough to fit in a pocket or purse, this book is perfect for busy people who wish to enrich their personal prayer life during the seasons of Advent and Christmas. |
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Who Is Coming to Our House?
"Someone's coming to this house," Mouse tells all the animals in the stable. As each animal hurries to tidy up, they wonder who their special visitors will be. By nightfall, the stable is ready and the animals' guests appear. Warm, appealing illustrations bring this celebration of the first Christmas to life. |