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Desire of the Everlasting Hills: The World Before and After Jesus

Thomas Cahill

The third installment in the best-selling author's Hinges of History series, this book is perfectly timed for the Third Millenium. Cahill explores the Jewish roots of Christianity, explains the origins of the gospels, discusses Paul's role in the early church an dexamines the question of Jesus' real impact on the world.

The Gifts of the Jews

Thomas Cahill

Cahill explains how a remote nomadic people forever changed the way the whole world thinks and acts.

How the Irish Saved Civilization

Thomas Cahill

In the first volume of Hinges of history, Cahil describes the role of the Irish in safeguarding and transmitting practically the whole of Western Civilization.

The Mystery of Love: The Saints in Art Through the Centuries

Sister Wendy Beckett

The surprise PBS star of art history, this cloistered English nun explores images of the saints in the Great Masters.

Sister Wendy's Story of Christmas

Sister Wendy Beckett

Sister Wendy takes children on their first exploration of art through the Christmas story

The Birth of the Messiah

Raymond Brown

Fr. Brown, one of the great scripture scholars of the 20th century, delves deeply into the stories behind the birth of Jesus.

The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming

Henri Nouwen

Fr. Nouwen, one of the decade's most popular spiritual writers, helps us to consider this great parable. Which of the three characters_the son, the brother, or the father—are you? Nouwen's insightful exploration will make you rethink much about yourself.

Bread for the Journey

Henri Nouwen

Fr. Nouwen offers brief spiritual reflections for each day of the year. Great bedside book.

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Spiritual Classics
	The Seven Storey Mountain Thomas Merton The classic 20th Century story of conversion. What propels a worldy, wealthy young Manhattanite to become a Trappist Monk? Find out in this book.

	Apologia pro Via Sua John Henry Newman The most famous 19th century story of conversion by an Anglican priest who became a Roman Catholic and evantually a cardinal and one of the guiding lights of modern theology
Reference
	The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism Richard P. McBrien, editor A very comprehensive yet concise one-volume refernce to answer jsut about any basic question you have about the faith, practices, history or famous figures.

	Why Do Catholics Do That? Kevin Orlin Johnson An informative and often entertaining look at the origins and reasons behind various Catholic practices and beliefs. Why is the sky gold in icons? Find out the answer to this and other questions.
Saints and Other Catholics
	The Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa of Avila Revered as a classic of Spanish literature, this book contains many insights into the spiritual life

	The Interior Castle St. Teresa of Avila A spiritual classic on prayer

	The Spiritual Exercises St. Ignatius Loyola This classic ahas otivated Jesuits and others through the centuries to achieve great things.

	Jesuits: A Multibiography Jean Lacouture Inspiring and informative stories of great Jesuits, including Ignatius, Francis Xavier, Matteo Ricci, and others, as well as stories of great Jesuit ventures such as the missions of South America

	Journal of a Soul John XXIII Autobiography of the most beloved pope of the 20th Century, who called the Seconf Vatican Council

	Days of Devotion John XXIII Meditations for each day by the man popularly known as Good Pope John

	Story of a Soul St. Therese of Lisieux The autobiography that made her "Little Way" beloved to the world and prompted her canonization

	The Life of Thomas More Peter Ackroyd A new definitive biography of the Chancellor of England beheaded by Henry VIII. Patron saint of lawyers!