Orbis books mai 2021 (5 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise and Reviews\*'A warm, accessible introduction to the life and teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, written with the insight of a close friend and fellow peace activist.' -- Publishers Weekly Catholic Media Association - Honorable Mention - Ecumenism Interfaith Relations Illumination Book Award Bronze Medal, Biography 'Those who are without compassion cannot see what is seen with the eyes of compassion.' --Thich Nhat Hanh Today, Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the world's most influential and revered spiritual teachers. When Jim Forest met him in the mid-1960s, he was a little-known Vietnamese Zen monk, touring the United States on behalf of the cause of peace in his homeland. Jim, a Catholic peacemaker, was asked to accompany him on his travels and speaking engagements. From that beginning emerged a friendship over many decades, in which Jim learned through conversations and daily life about Nhat Hanh's spiritual teachings on 'mindfulness,' 'interbeing,' and the inner peace that is necessary for promoting world peace. Jim Forest's intimate portrait, which includes photos and other illustrations, is a unique introduction to the life and teachings of a modern spiritual master.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'A rich and wide-ranging anthology that draws wisdom from multiple religious traditions in service of peace.' -- Publishers Weekly'Peace in the world cannot be made without peace in the heart.' --Henri Nouwen This one-of-a-kind anthology of stories, essays, prayers, and poems is designed to inspire, encourage, and motivate readers of all generations to cultivate peace. The book is divided into three parts: Peace of Heart, Peace on Earth, and Prayers for Peace. They all lead one into another and support each other. The reader will discover an inner peace that seeds peace in the family, the community, the nation, and the world. The book's roster of writers includes: Michelle Obama Martin SheenMaria Shriver John DearPope Francis Pema ChodronJohn Lewis Thomas MertonMaya Angelou Dorothy DayWendell Berry and many others.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'This affecting testament and call to action will persuade any Christian to practice love for their neighbors, regardless of their faith.'-- Publishers Weekly In an era of tension and division this volume offers a compelling case for a Christian response to an insidious problem. This important and accessible book argues that Christians, not Muslims, should be at the forefront of efforts to end Islamophobia. While the focus is largely on the United States, the author also discusses international and historical roots and its connection to Christianity. Timely and readable, Islamophobia will be of interest to academics and lay audiences alike.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'Ellsberg's careful editing highlights Dorothy Day's moral clarity and spiritual depth during the upheavals of the 1960s. A valuable contribution to understanding her legacy.'-- National Catholic Reporter A chronicle of faith and action through a decade of protest, idealism, and change. Through Dorothy Day's monthly 'On Pilgrimage' columns from The Catholic Worker, this volume offers a unique chronicle on the 1960s, a tumultuous decade marked by the Cuban Revolution, Vatican II, the struggle for Civil Rights, Vietnam protests, the rise of the United Farmworkers, and dramatic cultural change. Day surveyed these developments from the vantage point of her life among the poor, her life-long struggle for peace and justice, and her daily efforts to seek God in her everyday life. For those wondering what Day would be doing today, this volume--drawn from a decade that in many ways mirrors our own--provides an invaluable guide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\* 'A thoughtful, interdisciplinary examination of family life, identity, and moral responsibility.' -- Library Journal This volume focuses on the theme of human families and Christianity in areas including the impacts of economic inequality and insecurity on family and community life, the unique concerns and experiences of families of color, and the particular challenges facing migrant families within the ongoing global pandemic. Based on presentations given at the spring 2020 CTS conference (conducted virtually due to COVID-19), the book includes essays from plenary speakers Stephanie Coontz (Evergreen State College), Darlene Fozard Weaver (Duquesne University), and Victor Carmona (University of San Diego), as well as many others.…