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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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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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An Angel Came to Nazareth
As the first Christmas draws near, four travelers must make their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem. An angel asks four animals to choose which traveler they would like to carry. The horse chooses the brave soldier; the camel, the wise king; the ox, the good Samaritan. But the donkey, who chooses the poor woman with child, discovers that his humble-looking passenger is the one carrying the greatest of them all. With its simple rhymes, lavish illustrations and eye-catching foil throughout, this book conveys the very special spirit of the Christmas season. |
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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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Build Your Own Bethlehem: A Nativity Scene and Activity Book for Christmastime~ Sorry! Currently out of stock by Gertrud Mueller Nelson with Peter Mazar$15.00 Paperback Here are all the characters - and then some - for building your own nativity scene! This beautiful, full-color activity book (with pop out figures of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, sheep, shepherds, an angel, the three wise men, and more) suggests eight occasions, from Christmas until Candlemas - a full 40 days - for using the figures to tell a portion of the nativity gospels. Like a puppet theater, the sturdy pop-out figures created from the art of Gertrud Mueller Nelson truly bring the Christmas stories to life. |
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The Christmas Countdown: Creating 25 Days of New Advent Traditions for Families
Prepare your heart and home for a meaningful Christmas: create new family traditions for Advent! The Christmas Countdown provides 25 days of easy-to-use devotionals with Scripture, music, food, and fun family activities to prepare your heart and home – and reach out to others – in celebration of Christ's coming. |
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God is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas~ Sorry! Currently out of stock by Dietrich Bonhoeffer$13.00 Paperback "There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ." “No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human." These stirring words are among forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. |
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The Jesse Tree: Stories and Symbols of Advent
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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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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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The Nativity from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
For centuries the Gospels have told the story of the birth of Christ – from the breathtaking appearance of the angel Gabriel to the arduous journey of the wise men, from the chilling decree of Herod to the return of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Nazareth. This beloved story becomes even more vivid through the luminous, detailed paintings of artist Ruth Sanderson. The Nativity pairs select passages from Matthew and Luke (from the King James Version) with Sanderson’s illustrations, displaying text and art on expansive two-page spreads. Also incorporating elaborate borders that recall medieval manuscripts, this beautiful volume is a book to be treasured and shared with family and friends. |
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The Night Before Christmas
Magically bringing the sights, sounds, and spirit of the holiday season to life, Grandma Moses's unique illustrations elevate Moore's text to a new level. Readers will delight as they escape the commercialism of today's holiday season and share in the experience of a real New England Christmas. Like a warm cup of cocoa on a snowy evening, the book envelops you in the comfort of tradition, innocence and simplicity. Jane Kallir has provided an introduction highlighting Grandma Moses's impact on the art world, and on America in the postwar years. This fully authorized edition of The Night Before Christmas is the perfect gift for children, adults, fans of Grandma Moses, and art lovers. |
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
A perennial favorite, this picture-book presentation of Robert Frost's poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening accompanied with sweeping backgrounds of frosty New England scenes is just the gift for someone special. The handsome new vellum jacket will attract new and old fans as it evokes a frost-covered windowpane. |
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Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas 2010-2011, Year A
Bishop Robert Morneau, author of previous editions of Waiting in Joyful Hope, returns once again to help 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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What We Do In Advent: An Anglican Kids' Activity Book
Fun-filled activity book for kids ages 4 to 7 shows how to make an Advent wreath, help Mary and Joseph find their way to Bethlehem, and count the gifts the Magi bring to the Christ Child. Filled with mazes, crossword puzzles, connect-the-dots, and word searches. A great way for kids and their parents to focus on the true meaning of the Advent and Christmas seasons. An invaluable resource for families and Christian formation teams alike. |
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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. |
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The Womb of Advent
This talented and imaginative writer offers a unique perspective on the season of Advent. Along with Scripture readings and prayers, he offers four weeks of meditations that focus on the growth of Jesus in the womb of Mary as he approaches the day of his birth, learns his mother's voice, responds to the presence of light and dark, and begins to position himself for birth. What does this teach us about our own spiritual journey through Advent? That waiting and preparation is essential to the Christian life. By reflecting on our own birth experiences and Jesus's own progress through the womb, Christians learn how to remain intimate with God, how to approach the light, and how to get ready for new birth in Christ. |