Christian Journeys Books 2013

Inspiration for a Faith-Centered Life

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Children’s 27–29

Crafts, Creativity & Spirituality 24

Ecology, Nature & Spirituality 20–21

Healing & Wholeness 16–17

Interfaith Resources 25–26

Men’s Interest 14, 21

Mission & Ministry 12–13

Personal Growth 5–6, 10–11

Prayer 14–15

Sacred Texts 18–19

Spiritual Direction 7

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

The Sacred Art of LovingkindnessPreparing to Practice

By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford

5½ x 8½, 176 ppQuality PB Original978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99

“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action.”

—MONTREAL ANGLICAN

By Rev. Jane E. Vennard

Foreword by Rami Shapiro

6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-473-1 $16.99

Fully Awake and Truly AliveSpiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul

Fulfill the reality that the glory of God is the human fully alive.

In a culture enthralled with technology, striving and speed, people of many faith traditions and no faith tradition long to slow down, pay attention and wake up to the present moment. They want help in realizing their hope that they can become more truly alive.

This engaging and highly readable book offers you guidance for the journey. Sharing stories from her personal life as a spiritual seeker and from her professional career as a retreat leader, spiritual director and teacher, Reverend Jane Vennard illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, offers insights from various reli-gious traditions, and provides step-by-step exercises and meditations to practice:

• Caring for the body• Rest• Silence

• Solitude• Letting go• Community

• Hospitality• Service• Living gratefully

“Offers bountiful gifts and delightful surprises.... I loved it—and will recommend it widely, because this is a book for everyone.”

—Brian D. McLaren, author, Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World, among other books

“With remarkable clarity of language and depth of insight, Jane Ven-nard invites us and startles us into being alive and awake.... A fine book for spiritual directors to know and to recommend.”—Mary C. Earle, Episcopal priest; author, Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Texts

Annotated and Explained and Marvelously Made: Gratefulness and the Body

REV. JANE E. VENNARD, a popular teacher on prayer and spiritual practice, offers lectures and leads retreats in ecumenical settings in the United States, Canada and Australia. She is the author of six books on prayer and a long-time active member of Spiritual Directors International. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ to a ministry of teaching and spiritual direction.

RAMI SHAPIRO is a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith tradi-tions and a noted theologian. He is author of the award-winning The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice, among other books.

The Sacred Art of FastingPreparing to Practice

By Thomas Ryan, CSP


“A major contribution to a lost art, discipline and spiritual practice.”

—RICHARD ROHR, OFM

Laugh Your Way to GraceReclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor

By Rev. Susan Sparks

6 x 9, 176 ppQuality PB Original978-1-59473-280-5 $16.99

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

By Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper and Rev. Dr. Carole Ann Camp

6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-486-1 $16.99

Labyrinths from the Outside In, 2nd Ed.Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide

The user-friendly interfaith guide to making and using labyrinths for meditation, prayer and celebration.

Now updated, revised and expanded!

A labyrinth is a circuitous path that people have used as a form of prayer and meditation for thousands of years—a path that is being rediscovered as a spiritual tool in our own day. There are now thou-sands of labyrinths in North America, made of stone, cement, sunflow-ers, grass or canvas; indoors and outdoors; in Christian, Pagan and even non-religious settings; and adaptable for use by people of all spiritual backgrounds. This guide explains how the labyrinth is a symbol that transcends traditions, and how walking its path brings us together.

Here is your entry to the fascinating history and philosophy of the labyrinth walk, with directions for making a labyrinth of your own, or finding one in your area, and guidance on ways to use laby-rinths creatively for:

Prayer • Stress reduction • Faith ritualsCommemorating personal or family milestones

Meditation • Celebrations of all kindsLabyrinths are a twenty-first century method of approaching the sacred—and a spiritual practice more ancient than Stonehenge or the ruins of Troy. This practical and inspiring guide will help you to explore them.

“Spiritually useful [and] interesting…. I loved the section on seasonal and thematic walks.” —The Living Church

REV. DR. DONNA SCHAPER, widely recognized as one of the most outstanding communicators in her generation of Protestant clergy, is senior minister at Judson Memorial Church in New York City. She is author of several books, including Alone, but Not Lonely: A Spirituality of Solitude and Sacred Speech: A Practical Guide for Keeping Spirit in Your Speech.

REV. DR. CAROLE ANN CAMP, the founder of an ecumenical spiritual community called Seekers and Sojourners, is a retired United Church of Christ pastor. She has written and published on a variety of topics, including Praying at Every Turn: Meditations for Walking the Labyrinth.

Finding Time for the Timeless

Spirituality in the Workweek

By John McQuiston II

5½ x 6¾, 208 ppQuality PB

978-1-59473-383-3 $9.99

Dance—The Sacred ArtThe Joy of Movement as a Spiritual Practice

By Cynthia Winton-Henry

5½ x 8½, 224 ppQuality PB Original978-1-59473-268-3

$16.99

Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Ed.

The Beginning of Centering Prayer

By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO,

Thomas Keating, OCSO, and Thomas E. Clarke, SJ

Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD

5 x 7¼, 128 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-182-2

$12.99



PERSONAL GROWTH

By The Rev. Peter Wallace


The Passionate JesusWhat We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically

Sometimes what we already “know” about Jesus gets in the way of our really knowing him.

Many depictions of Jesus show him as a character who coolly and calmly floats above the grit and grime of human existence. He doesn’t hurt, he doesn’t fear, he doesn’t laugh and, most tragically, he doesn’t love very passionately. He seems not to feel at all. But a closer look at the Bible reveals something surpris-ingly different.

In this eye-opening spiritual study, Peter Wallace examines Jesus’s actions as well as his teachings to uncover a passionate figure who was involved, present, connected, honest and direct with others. Through Wallace’s deeply personal insights and compelling examples, you will be encouraged to model this passionate Jesus by building personal authenticity in every area of your own life, particularly in your self-acceptance and self-expression, your relationships with others and, above all, your relationship with God.

“An illuminating and powerful personal meditation that under-lines feeling and emotion as an important component of seeing and following Jesus.”—Marcus J. Borg, best-selling author, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

and Speaking Christian

“Wallace does a masterful job of pointing to the emotional-spiritual wholeness of the Word made flesh, who is clearly both fully human and fully divine. Offers hope and encouragement to every human being seeking a more holy and wholly integrated life.”

—The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church; author, Gathering at God’s Table:

The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith

THE REV. PETER WALLACE is host and executive producer of the acclaimed ecumenical radio ministry Day1, and president of the Alli-ance for Christian Media in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of eight books, including Living Loved: Knowing Jesus as the Lover of Your Soul.

The Infancy Gospels of Jesus Apocryphal Tales from the Childhoods of Mary and Jesus—Annotated & Explained

Translation & Annotation by Stevan Davies

Foreword by A. Edward Siecienski

5½ x 8½ , 176 ppQuality PB Original 978-1-59473-258-4 $16.99

The Hidden Gospel of MatthewAnnotated & Explained

Translation & Annotation by Ron Miller

5½ x 8½, 272 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-038-2 $16.99

The Imitation of ChristSelections Annotated & Explained

Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD

By Thomas à KempisAdapted from John Wesley’s The Christian’s Pattern




PERSONAL GROWTH—AGING

How Did I Get to Be 70 When I’m 35 Inside?Spiritual Surprises of Later Life

Have the courage and curiosity to face the inner changes of aging—and learn how they can help you

find meaning in your later years.Unlike other authors, spiritual director Linda Douty discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you’re supposed to feel. In a warm, down-to-earth voice, she offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected as you grow older. There is no one-size-fits-all here, but a variety of responses to the inner and outer transfor-mations of aging and new ways of looking at them. She looks at surprises, welcome and unwelcome, concerning:

Self-image • The physical body • Relationships • Spiritual life

“Kudos for Linda Douty! She has written the most engaging, honest, rollicking, helpful book on aging I’ve seen in a long time—quite possibly ever, in fact.”

—Phyllis Tickle, compiler, The Divine Hours

“An honest, wise and practical user’s manual for ‘growing into age,’ brought to you by experienced guides who are personally making the passage. It’s a book that’s long been needed: deeply spiritual but never sentimental or agenda-driven.”—The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, author, The Wisdom Way of Knowing, Mystical

Hope and Love Is Stronger Than Death

“Will provide robust guidance for the later years and be a source of compassion in dealing with the elders in your life.”

—J. David Forbes, MD

By Linda Douty


LINDA DOUTY, a leading speaker on the topics of meaningful aging, personal growth and spiritual formation, is author of How Can I Let Go If I Don’t Know I’m Holding On? and How Can I See the Light When It’s So Dark? She is a spiritual director, a contributor to Presence (the journal of Spiritual Directors International) and a dynamic retreat leader. She is on the faculty at the Academy for Spiritual Formation.

Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older

More than 65 Creative Ways to Use Purpose, Prayer, and

the Power of Spirit to Build a Meaningful Retirement

By Molly and Bernie Srode

8 x 8, 224 pp Quality PB Original

978-1-59473-042-9 $16.99

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Creative AgingRethinking Retirement and

Non-Retirement in a Changing World

By Marjory Zoet Bankson


978-1-59473-281-2 $16.99

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Creating a Spiritual Retirement

A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives

By Molly Srode

6 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB

978-1-59473-050-4 $14.99

“This is a powerful book…. A must-read for those wishing to enrich their ‘later years.’”

—BARBARA RUSSELL CHESSER, PHD,

CO-AUTHOR, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE GOLDEN SOUL

Reading List Pick



God the What?What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God

By Carolyn Jane Bohler


“Titillating ... an adventure in ‘metaphor wondering’ and in multidimensional faith.”

—REV. DR. JEANNE STEVENSON- MOESSNER,

PROFESSOR OF PASTORAL CARE, PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY,

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Decision Making & Spiritual DiscernmentThe Sacred Art of Finding Your Way

By Nancy L. Bieber


By Tom Stella

Foreword by The Rev. Canon Marianne Wells Borg


Finding God Beyond ReligionA Guide for Skeptics, Agnostics & Unorthodox Believers Inside & Outside the Church

Take your understanding of church teachings from limiting to life-giving—& free your faith to flourish.

Are you spiritually restless for an authentic faith life but do not find conventional religious teachings pertinent to you? This accessible guide to a meaningful spiritual life is a salve for your soul. It reinter-prets traditional religious teachings central to the Christian faith—God, Jesus, faith, prayer, morality and more—in ways that connect with people who may have outgrown the beliefs and devotional practices that once made sense to them. It helps you find new ways to understand and relate to traditional, narrowly defined Christian “truths” that honor their full spiritual power and scope, and opens your mind and heart to the full impact of Christian teachings.

“Stella shares the fruit of a lifetime’s spiritual evolution and experience as he freshly interprets nine central dimensions of Christian faith. Many readers will find him a wise spiritual friend…. Highly recommended for seekers of a mature faith and spiritual community.”

—Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD, founder and senior fellow, The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation

“A remarkably clear distillation of wisdom about what it means to be Christian in the twenty-first century.”

—Marcus Borg, best-selling author, Speaking Christian and Evolution of the Word

TOM STELLA, a former Catholic priest, is author of A Faith Worth Believing and The God Instinct. He is a hospice and workplace chap-lain, visiting professor of religion at Colorado College, a retreat facilitator, spiritual director and cofounder of Soul Link, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring spiritual seekers together.

THE REV. CANON MARIANNE WELLS BORG is former canon pas-tor at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, and founding director of The Center for Spiritual Development.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Spiritually IncorrectFinding God in All the Wrong Places

By Dan Wakefield

Illus. by Marian DelVecchio

5½ x 8½, 192 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB978-1-59473-137-2 $15.99

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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

About the Art of Spiritual Living SeriesBecause spirituality is much more than what you think—it’s what you do. Explaining little-known or misunderstood spiritual practices from around the world with clear instructions on how you can do it, too. All books on this page are 5½ x 8½, Quality PB.

192 pp, 978-1-59473-036-8 $15.99

“A marvelous touch-stone of heart-song.”

—DON CAMPBELL

208 pp, 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99

“Will transform you, your relationships and your experience of God.”

—THOMAS RYAN, CSP

240 pp, 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99

“Rich, creative and expansive!”

—WIL HERNANDEZ, SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

176 pp, 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99

“Gives hope and affirmation to all…. A wonderful blessing.”

—NATIONAL CHURCH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

224 pp, 978-1-59473-268-3 $16.99

“The joy of movement leaps off the pages.... Invaluable.”

—REV. JANE E. VENNARD, AUTHOR, PRAYING WITH

BODY AND SOUL

240 pp, 978-1-59473-259-1 $16.99

“Immensely readable, charming and pro-found…. Accessible and useful to everyone.”

—TERRY TAYLOR

192 pp, 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99

“Captures the heart essence of a moment…”

—LUCY WYNKOOP, OSB

160 pp, 978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99

“Illuminating.”—REV. ROGER JOSLIN

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208 pp, 978-1-59473-289-8 $16.99

“Practical insights for cultivating discernment with page-turning stories and repeatable practices.”

—KENT IRA GROFF, AUTHOR, WHAT WOULD I BELIEVE IF I DIDN’T BELIEVE ANYTHING?

176 pp, 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99

“Stunning…. Stimu-lates the mind and summons readers to action.”


208 pp, 978-1-59473-224-9 $16.99

“A bountiful resource for anyone interested in nurturing a lifestyle of charity and justice.”

—JOHN R. WIMMER

192 pp, 978-1-59473-078-8 $15.99

“A major contribution to a lost art, discipline and spiritual practice.”

—RICHARD ROHR, OFM



SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Restoring Life's Missing PiecesThe Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self

By Caren Goldman

Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99

The Monks of Mount AthosA Western Monk's Extraor-dinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground

By Father M. Basil Pennington, OCSO

Foreword by Archimandrite Dionysios6 x 9, 352 pp 10+ b/w line drawings Quality PB Original978-1-893361-78-2 $18.95

Journeys of SimplicityTraveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho-, Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others

By Philip Harnden

5 x 7¼, 144 pp, Quality PB978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99128 pp, Hardcover978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95

By Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook

5½ x 8½, 240 pp (est), Quality PB Original978-1-59473-472-4 $16.99

Pilgrimage—The Sacred ArtJourney to the Center of the Heart

Explore the many dimensions of the experience of pilgrimage—the yearning heart, the calling forth,

the painful setbacks, the encounter with the Divine, the voyage home and, ultimately, the changed

orientation to the world.Pilgrimage is a spiritual practice of nearly every major religion of the world. Christians travel to sites associated with the life of Jesus; Jews visit the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem and other sacred places in the Holy Land of Israel; Muslims participate in the Hajj, the journey to Mecca; Buddhists visit the sacred sites related to the life of Buddha. This is not limited to those with religious roots; the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, and Lenin’s tomb in Moscow are con-sidered national pilgrimage sites. As a spiritual practice, pilgrimage transcends religious, national, cultural and linguistic boundaries.

This fascinating look at the sacred art of pilgrimage integrates spirituality, practice, spiritual formation, psychology, world religions and historical resources. It examines how the world’s religious pil-grimages evolved as central spiritual practices and the relationship between pilgrimage and transformation. It explains what makes a place holy, and why and how some sites are so compelling that they attract thousands, even millions of pilgrims each year. It also explores the relationship between holy places and pilgrimage and how they relate to the everyday search for the sacred in our midst.

Intended for both the novice and the experienced traveler, this spiritual resource provides guidelines for preparation, tips on how to organize pilgrimages and a list of resources to aid those called to the journey today.

DR. SHERYL A. KUJAWA-HOLBROOK, an Episcopal priest, is a popular speaker on the topics of spiritual formation, ministry development and religious education. She is author of God Beyond Borders: Congregations Building Interreligious Communities and Born of Water, Born of Spirit, among other books. She is professor of practical theology and religious education at Claremont School of Theology, Claremont Lincoln University, and professor of Anglicanism at Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont.

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Hospitality—The Sacred ArtDiscovering the Hidden

Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome

By Rev. Nanette Sawyer

Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca

5½ x 8½, 208 pp Quality PB Original

978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99

“Gently voiced and clear ... adds wonderful thoughtfulness and depth to the practices of a truly spiritual life.... Will help people navigate the complexity of life with love and welcome for [all] living things.”

—REV. CLARE BUTTERFIELD, DIRECTOR, FAITH IN PLACE

Thanking & Blessing —The Sacred Art

Spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness

By Jay Marshall, PhD

Foreword by Philip Gulley

5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original

978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99

“A lovely, lovely book. Captures the heartbeat of Quaker spirituality, offering it as a treasure for others to share. Truly a gift for the individual seeker, [as well as for] congregational educa-tional programs and ecu-menical book groups.”

—ANN K. RIGGS, PHD, ASSOCIATE GENERAL

SECRETARY, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES USA

By Diane M. Millis, PhD

Foreword by The Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD


Conversation— The Sacred ArtPracticing Presence in an Age of Distraction

Cultivate the potential for deeper connection in every conversation.

We often find ourselves distracted and overwhelmed by a constant stream of information and demand for connectivity. Now more than ever, we need to develop our capacity for greater presence in our daily lives and relationships. One of the best ways to do this is by improving the quality of our conversations. Dr. Diane Millis offers us inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase our awareness of the deep natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters.

This resource is a catalyst for anyone who would like to enrich seemingly ordinary conversations as well as for leaders in educational, ministry and corporate settings who want to:

• Increasetheircapacitytolistendeeply• Becomemoreself-awareandattentivetoothers• Learnhowtomovebeyondconventionaltopicsto

exploring purpose, meaning and values in conversation.

“Beautiful … in so many ways.... I am deeply grateful that this book appears now, when its wisdom and practices are most needed to restore the sacred to our relationships.”

—Margaret J. Wheatley, author, Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future, Perseverance

and Leadership and the New Science

DIANE M. MILLIS, PHD, founder and executive director of the Journey Conversations Project, is an inspirational speaker, organiza-tional consultant and spiritual director specializing in the fields of spiritu-ality, communication and family studies. She facilitates personal growth workshops and retreats at colleges, congregations and corporations throughout the United States.

THE REV. TILDEN EDWARDS, PHD, is the founder and senior fel-low of the ecumenical Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and author of eight books on the spiritual life.

PERSONAL GROWTH



JOHN BACKMAN, a member of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation board of directors and creator of The Dialogue Venture, writes extensively on contemporary spirituality and its ability to help us dialogue across divides. He is an associate in the Order of the Holy Cross, a community of Benedictine Episcopal monasteries in North America and South Africa.

KAY LINDAHL, founder of The Listening Center, is author of Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening, among other books.

Why Can’t We Talk?Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart

Learn how to contribute more effectively and com-passionately to the conversations that shape your life.Think of an issue that makes your blood boil. Now imagine lunch with a friend who is just as passionate about it—on the other side. How can the two of you even broach the issue, let alone hear each other with curiosity and compassion?

The answer begins long before the lunch does, by learning to engage dialogue as a habit of the heart—an inner transformation that the ancient practices of Christian spirituality can address. With dialogue expert John Backman leading the way, you will:

• Examine the obstacles that keep you from dialogue: black-and-white thinking, a “distraction lifestyle,” the fear of change and negative impressions from others.

• Explore the strength of character from which healthy dia-logue springs—and the work of the soul that cultivates it.

• Learn practical guidelines for dialogue and how they work in an imperfect world.

• Encounter anecdotes of dialogue in action, from resolu-tions of interpersonal conflict to difficult dialogues on some of the most divisive issues of our age.

“In a culture that seems more starkly divided by the day, [this book] helps us stop, take a deep spiritual breath and regain our bearings with God. Engaging wisdom and enlightening practices … show us the way forward together.”—The Rev. Peter Wallace, host of Day1; author, The Passionate Jesus: What

We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically

By John Backman

Foreword by Kay Lindahl


Saving Civility52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude & Attitude for a Polite Planet

By Sara Hacala


PERSONAL GROWTH

Practicing the Sacred Art of ListeningA Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life—The Listening Center Workshop

By Kay Lindahl


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The Sacred Art of ListeningForty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice

By Kay Lindahl

Illus. by Amy Schnapper

8 x 8,160 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-44-7 $16.99

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The Heartbeat of GodFinding the Sacred in

the Middle of Everything

By Katharine Jefferts Schori

Foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB

6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover978-1-59473-292-8

$21.99

Leader’s Guide available at

www.skylightpaths.com

“With a sense of pro-portion informed by hope ... gives us a great gift: the sound of a voice of calm in the midst of seemingly perpetual storm.”

—JON MEACHAM, AUTHOR, AMERICAN GOSPEL; WINNER OF

THE PULITZER PRIZE

By Katharine Jefferts Schori

6 x 9, 256 pp Hardcover978-1-59473-316-1 $21.99

Gathering at God’s TableThe Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith

A profound reminder of our role in God’s vision for a restored and reconciled world.

In the Christian tradition, believers are called to do more than sit around and pray. Throughout the Gospel—and throughout history—people of faith have been quite literally booted out into the world to bring God’s love to everybody, not just a select few. That’s the meaning of mission—from the Latin verb mitto, meaning “to send.” It is the work that Jesus and his disciples set out to do—feeding, healing and teaching.

In an insightful and powerful voice, Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life.

“A gift to our worldwide Communion, indeed to the whole church. These gems sparkle with insight and challenge…. A classic for renewal in the church’s commitment as servant to God’s mission.”

—Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada

“A love story between the churched soul and the all-consuming work of God on earth. This compilation of stories and commentary, confession and hymning joy, will move even the most recalcitrant of us to greater humility and more gratitude.”—Phyllis Tickle, author, Emergence Christianity: What It Is, Where It Is Going, Why It Matters

“Teems with the particulars of human care, human contact and human compassion…. Readers will be able to ‘take heart’ and ‘lift up our hearts’ at Katharine’s compelling testimony.”

—Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary

KATHARINE JEFFERTS SCHORI is the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. Prior to being elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada in 2000 and her ordination to the priesthood in 1994, she was a visiting assistant professor in Oregon State University’s department of religious studies, a visiting scientist at Oregon State’s College of Oceanography, and an oceanographer with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle. She became the Anglican Communion’s first female primate in 2006. She is the author of The Heartbeat of God: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything; A Wing and a Prayer: A Message of Faith and Hope; and The Gospel in the Global Village: Seeking God’s Dream of Shalom.

MISSION & MINISTRY

A Dangerous DozenTwelve Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to

Live Like Jesus

By The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD

Foreword by Arch-bishop Desmond Tutu

6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-298-0

$16.99

“Engaging and refreshing….”

—THE REV. DONALD J. McCOID,

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MISSION & MINISTRY

Living into HopeA Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This

By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell

Foreword by Karen Armstrong

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“[Unites] a remarkable life of engagement with the important and often diffi-cult issues of our time…. A fascinating, inspiring and helpful book.”—REV. JOHN M. BUCHANAN,

PASTOR, FOURTH PRESBY-TERIAN CHURCH, CHICAGO;

EDITOR/PUBLISHER, THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY

All Politics Is ReligiousSpeaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers and Community

By Rabbi Dennis S. Ross

Foreword by Rev. Barry W. Lynn


“I love this book! Both clergy and lay[people] need it. It’s clear, compelling, instructive and biblically-based.”

—REV. FINLEY SCHAEF, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH;

FOUNDING MEMBER, CLERGY CONSULTATION SERVICE ON ABORTION

Edited by Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., MDiv, DMin, DH

6 x 9, 382 pp, Hardcover978-1-59473-432-8 $40.00

Learning to LeadLessons in Leadership for People of Faith

The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first

century—for all faith traditions.America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multi culturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leader-ship and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century.

In this multifaith, cross-cultural and comprehensive resource for both clergy and lay persons, contributors who are experts in the field explore how to engage spiritual leaders and teach them how to bring healing, faith, justice and support to com-munities and congregations. They offer tools, advice, practical methodologies and case studies on how stakeholders—congre-gational leaders, ordained religious leaders, educators, students and community leaders—learn how to do theology in context and grow into faith leadership roles.

“Invaluable.... The breadth of topics and depth of presentation assures that [this] will be a significant resource for seminary education and practical ministry for years to come.”

—Dwight H. Judy, PhD, professor emeritus of spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; author,

A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life

“Timely, informative and inspirational ... much needed in a world yearning for the creation and nurture of the fundamentally new that is also fundamentally better.”

—Lester Edwin J. Ruiz, MDiv, PhD, director, Accreditation and Institutional Evaluation, Association of Theological Schools

REV. WILLARD W.C. ASHLEY SR., MDIV, DMIN, DH, a frequent speaker on the topics of leadership development, clergy resiliency and interfaith dialogue, is acting dean and associate professor of practi-cal theology at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He is the interim pas-tor at Union Baptist Church in Montclair, New Jersey, and founding pastor of Abundant Joy Community Church in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is co-editor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy.



Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths

with Introductions by Brian D. McLaren

5 x 7¼, 192 ppHardcover978-1-59473-395-6 $16.99

Men PrayVoices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage

A celebration of men’s voices in prayer—through the ages from many faiths, cul-tures and traditions. This collection celebrates the rich variety of ways men around the world and in many faith traditions have called out to the Divine—with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even anger—from the ancient world up to our own day.

Men Pray will challenge your preconceived ideas about prayer. It will inspire you to explore new ways of prayerful expression and new possibilities for your own spiritual journey. This is a book to treasure and to share.

“There is something missing in the lives of many men who think of themselves as religious, and that thing is prayer. Oh man, use this wondrous, rich collection to give prayer a re-birth in your life.”

—Mitch Finley, author, For Men Only: Strategies for Living Catholic

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Sacred AttentionA Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment

Discover ways to develop a practice of attention as a means of talk-ing—and listening—to God. Framed on the Christian liturgical year and paired with images of the seasons, each chapter includes an insightful and poignant narrative which illustrates the surprising richness to be found in every attention-getting moment.

“Insightful and poignant.” —Episcopal Voice

MARGARET D. MCGEE, a writer, teacher and leader of spiritual work-shops and retreats, is author of Haiku—The Sacred Art: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines and Stumbling Toward God: A Prodigal’s Return.

BRIAN D. MCLAREN is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. He is author of Naked Spirituality and Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World, among other books.

Women of Color PrayVoices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage

Through these prayers, poetry and meditations, you will share in the strong and undeniable connection that women of color share with God. As you delve into the words of unwavering faith, perseverance, resistance, celebration and communion with God and family that fill each page, you will be challenged and renewed.

“Powerful…. Allows the words of women of the past and present to con-nect with modern readers on their journey of faith.”

—Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter

CHRISTAL M. JACKSON was named one of “Thirty Leaders of the Future” by Ebony magazine. She is the founder of Sisters with Wings, a nonprofit orga-nization serving women and children.



Praying with Our Hands21 Practices of Embodied Prayer from the World's Spiritual Traditions

By Jon M. Sweeney

Photographs by Jennifer J. Wilson

Foreword by Mother Tessa Bielecki

Afterword by Taitetsu Unno, PhD

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Lectio Divina—The Sacred ArtTransforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer

By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD


“With perceptiveness and grace … revitalizes an ancient way of reading the universe.”

—PAULA HUSTON, AUTHOR, BY WAY OF GRACE

Secrets of PrayerA Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life

By Nancy Corcoran, CSJ


By Kent Ira Groff


Honest to God PrayerSpirituality as Awareness, Empowerment, Relinquishment and Paradox

Maybe you’re praying and you don’t even know it.In this unique and encouraging guide to prayer, Kent Ira Groff, a longtime retreat leader and inspiring writer-poet, explores how to engage in spirituality that blesses your soul—and the world. Whether you’re advanced or just starting on your spiritual path, this practical prayer path breaker will lure you in with its novel combination of touching real-life stories, pithy thoughts and inspiring prayer practices.

For those turned off by shopworn religious language, it offers innovative ways to pray in four metaphorical movements that parallel both Native American traditions and Ignatian spiri-tuality: opening, expanding, emptying and integrating.

Prayer practices for each of the four “movements” provide for personal and group enrichment at home and work, in for-mal programs and informal friendships. They interweave the author’s own experience to say: “This is honest to God spiritual-ity and I’m seeing myself.”

“Excellent…. Offers you a truly larger house to live in, and a house that will not confine you, but one filled with doors and windows—and plenty of skylight.”

—Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation; author, Falling Upward and The Naked Now

“If you yearn for real-life spiritual renewal, this book is for you! Wherever you open these pages, you will find resources, guidance, grace and honest companionship for your own prayerful journey.”

—Heidi Neumark, Lutheran pastor; author, Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx

KENT IRA GROFF, a spiritual companion for journeyers and leaders, a retreat leader and a writer-poet, is founding mentor of Oasis Ministries in Pennsylvania. For over two decades, he has practiced and taught the con-templative active life at theological seminaries and retreat centers in the United States and abroad. He is author of What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything? and Facing East, Praying West, among other books.

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HEALING & WHOLENESS

CaresharingA Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care

Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability

By Marty Richards

6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB978-1-59473-286-7 $16.99

Blessed ReliefWhat Christians Can Learn from

Buddhists about Suffering

By Gordon Peerman


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A Spirituality for BrokennessDiscovering Your Deepest

Self in Difficult Times

By Terry Taylor


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“Invites us to not only accept ourselves but to love our imperfections as part of what makes us whole and even beautiful. [With] accessible, helpful tools, this book will light your way.”

—PATRICE VECCHIONE, AUTHOR, WRITING AND THE

SPIRITUAL LIFE: FINDING YOUR VOICE BY LOOKING WITHIN

By Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton

6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB978-1-59473-307-9 $16.99

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The Losses of Our LivesThe Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss

Find hope and renewal in life’s natural cycle of ordinary losses and new beginnings.

Going beyond loss as a problem to be resolved, a grief to be worked through, Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman, reframes loss from the perspective that our everyday losses help us learn what we need to handle the major losses. Weaving in spiritual and classical themes, personal and scriptural story, Dr. Copeland-Payton shows us that by becom-ing aware of what our lesser losses have to teach us, the larger losses of our lives become less terrifying. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice and questions for reflection to help you:• Mine the hidden depths of painful losses of things and places.• Traverse the devastating loss of relationships and the heart-

wrenching death of people we love.• Overcome the steep, dark slopes of loss of beliefs and faith.• Venture past our fear of the losses of aging and our own death.

“Capture[s] beautifully the paradox that the losses of our lives can become our gains. By weaving story, experience and faith … shows how our deepest hurts may be the soil that nurtures the seeds of our transformation.”

—Sr. Clarissa Goeckner, prioress, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho

“Beautifully written and deeply pastoral … touched my soul as [the] stories melded with my stories to explore ever more deeply the fabric of gift and loss in our lives. To everyone who deals with losses—and that’s all of us—I highly recommend it.”

—Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, president, World Alliance of Reformed Churches; visiting professor of ecumenical studies and global ministries,

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

DR. NANCY COPELAND-PAYTON is a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman in the Presbyterian Church (USA). A pastor, hospital chaplain and physician who practiced medicine for twenty years, she now leads retreats at church centers, monasteries and with church groups to help people explore their experiences of loss.



HEALING & WHOLENESS

Recovery —The Sacred ArtThe Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice

Deepen your capacity to live free from addiction—and from self and selfishness.

In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions—alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping—as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed and selfishness.

Rami Shapiro describes his personal experience working the Twelve Steps as adapted by Overeaters Anonymous and shares anecdotes from many people working the Steps in a variety of set-tings. Drawing on the insights and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and Islam, he offers supplementary practices from different religious traditions to help you move more deeply into the universal spirituality of the Twelve Step system.

“Full of wisdom, expanding and deepening Twelve Step insight with the author’s wide knowledge of world spiritual traditions.”

—Thomas Bien, author, Mindful Recovery and Finding the Center Within

By Rami Shapiro

Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD


RAMI SHAPIRO, a longtime member of Twelve Step recovery, a rabbi and Twelve Step spiritual director, is a frequent lecturer and attendee at Twelve Step retreats, seminars and meetings. An award-winning storyteller, poet and essayist, he is also author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice and many other books.

JOAN BORYSENKO, PHD, president of Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc., is an internationally known speaker and consultant in health and spirituality, integrative medicine and the mind/body connection. She is the best-selling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and The Power of the Mind to Heal.

Spiritually Healthy DivorceNavigating Disruption with Insight & Hope

Chart a course to wholeness in the aftermath of divorce.

Divorce is never easy and almost always includes profound experiences of pain, isolation, anger, despair and confusion. Here is a spiritual map for regaining your bearings, helping you move through the twists and turns of divorce in a spiritually healthy way.

Drawing on her work as a pastor and counselor—and her personal experience with divorce—Carolyne Call proposes a three-pronged approach to help you reset your compass on a new destination: wholeness. Supported by first-person accounts from men and women from a variety of faith traditions who have found their way through divorce, she helps you identify:

• Where you want to go—“I want to be true to who I am”• Where you don’t want to go—the “cul-de-sacs” of bitter-

ness, resentment, victimization and guilt• What you can do to get there

CAROLYNE CALL, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is director of the Office of Civic and Social Engagement and a lec-turer in psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She serves as a spiritual adviser for those in the process of divorce and conducts workshops and retreats on spiritual, psychological and moral development.

By Carolyne Call

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SkyLight Illuminations offer today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible transla-tion, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context and meaning of the text. All books on this page are 5½ x 8½, Quality PB Original.

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Desert Fathers and Mothers Early Christian Wisdom Sayings— Annotated & Explained

Annotation by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD


John & Charles WesleySelections from Their Writings and Hymns— Annotated & Explained



Celtic Christian SpiritualityEssential Writings —Annotated & Explained

Annotation by Mary C. Earle

Foreword by John Philip Newell



By Thomas à Kempis

Adapted from John Wesley’s The Christian’s Pattern


The Imitation of ChristSelections Annotated & Explained

Let Jesus’s example of holiness, humility and purity of heart be a companion on your own spiritual

journey.Next to the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the most widely read devotional work within the Christian community. Thought to be compiled by fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380–1471), this spiritual classic focuses the contemporary God-seeker on a religion of the heart—a vital connection with God in our innermost being. It advocates the cultivation of vir-tues, like humility and purity of intention, by inviting the spirit of Jesus to dwell richly in our lives. It emphasizes the need to translate that life of love into daily action.

Now you can experience the timeless wisdom of this spiritual classic with no previous knowledge of late medieval Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition, based on John Wesley’s popular 1741 abridgment, renders these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus in a way that is accessible to the con-temporary reader. A substantive introduction and facing-page commentary places the work in its original context; clarifies the text’s roots in the Bible, the early Church and medieval mysticism; and explains its influence—spanning five hundred years—on spiritual luminaries from saints to popes and its con-tinuing significance today.

“Shows the enduring value ... for Christians today. A tested guide to simplicity and purity in following Christ, this spiritual classic gets at the heart of the Gospel, even as it moves the hearts of its readers.”

—Ann W. Astell, president, Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, University of Notre Dame

PAUL WESLEY CHILCOTE, PHD, a Benedictine oblate and teacher of prayer and spiritual formation, is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, including John & Charles Wesley: Selec-tions from Their Writings and Hymns—Annotated & Explained and A Life-Shaping Prayer.

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ECOLOGY, NATURE & SPIRITUALITY

By Andrea Cohen-Kiener

Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham

6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99

Claiming Earth as Common GroundThe Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith

Gathers insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies, and spiritual and environmental activists to rally and inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for God’s creation.

Contributors include: Rev. Woody Bartlett • Rev. Tom Carr Rev. Donna Schaper, PhD • Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, PhD

Dr. Eboo Patel • Dr. Lowell “Rusty” Pritchard

“The people and ideas captured here are at the heart of trans-forming our tired and broken relationship with the planet.”

—Bill McKibben, author, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future

ANDREA COHEN-KIENER is director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and a rabbi well known in the field of ecology and interfaith communities. She is author of Life on Earth: A User’s Guide.

REV. SALLY BINGHAM, a homemaker turned Episcopal priest, founded the Regeneration Project, a not-for-profit organization that cre-ated the national Interfaith Power and Light Campaign to unite all faiths in efforts to prevent the catastrophic effects of global warming.

Blessing the AnimalsPrayers and Ceremonies to Celebrate God’s Creatures, Wild and Tame

Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso

5 x 7¼, 256 pp, Quality PB978-1-59473-253-9 $15.99

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Earth, Water, Fire, & AirEssential Ways of Connecting to Spirit

By Cait Johnson

6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover978-1-893361-65-2 $19.95

“Opens up the deep, rich possibility to transform your relationship to these basic elements…. A book to savor.”

—KAY LINDAHL

Everyday Herbs in Spiritual LifeA Guide to Many Practices

By Michael J. Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar

7 x 9, 208 pp, 20+ b/w illus. Quality PB Original978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99

“Sensual, sophisticated, smart and very practical.”

—REV. DONNA SCHAPER

Renewal in the WildernessA Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World

By John Lionberger

6 x 9, 176 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original978-1-59473-219-5 $16.99

“Reminds us that wilderness offers us rapture, grace and ultimately, transcendence.”

—SY MONTGOMERY

What Animals Can Teach Us about SpiritualityInspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures

By Diana L. Guerrero


Woman Spirit Awakening in NatureGrowing into the Fullness of Who You Are

By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhDForeword by Eileen Fisher

8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99

“A beautiful synthesis of healing wisdom.”—THE RT. REV. CHILTON KNUDSEN

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Spiritual Adventures in the SnowSkiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul

By Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster

Foreword by Paul Arthur

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 ppQuality PB Original978-1-59473-270-6 $16.99

“Explains the phenomena of a lifestyle in snow … the tranquility and peace-fulness, the exhilaration and treacherousness … [the] magical, spiritual connection that ties us to the mountains, the wonder that propels us through the snow and through our lives.”

—KRISTIN KRONE, FORMER OLYMPIC SKIER

Running—The Sacred ArtPreparing to Practice

By Dr. Warren A. Kay

Foreword by Kristin Armstrong

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 ppQuality PB Original978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99

“Practical wisdom and a down-to-earth approach that the spiritually hungry runner will find satisfying. The emphasis placed on journal keeping adds an important dimension to the art of spiritual running. Illuminating.”

—REV. ROGER JOSLIN, AUTHOR, RUNNING THE SPIRITUAL PATH

By Rev. Michael Attas, MD, and Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer

Foreword by Chris Wood

Preface by Lori Simon

51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-299-7$16.99

Fly-Fishing—The Sacred ArtCasting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice

Discover the spiritual potential hidden in every cast of the fly rod.

In this unique exploration of fly-fishing as a spiritual practice, an Episcopal priest and a rabbi share what fly-fishing has to teach us about reflection, awe and the wonder of the natural world, the benefits of solitude, the blessing of community and the search for the Divine. Tapping the wisdom in the Christian and Jewish traditions and their own geographically diverse experiences on the water, they show how time spent on the stream can help you navigate the currents and eddies of your own inner journey.

“Offers beautiful and original perspectives on a pastime that for many is a kind of religion. They find common ground in the rivers they fish and the spiritual truths they encounter. Lovely, learned, personal, heart-warming and instructional.”

—James Prosek, author, Trout: An Illustrated History and Fly-Fishing the 41st: From Connecticut to Mongolia and Home Again—A Fisherman’s Odyssey

“Clearly [shows] we are all united in our spirit…. A great read for anyone who cares about people, the conservation of our planet or learning to fly-fish.” —Sherry Steele, communications chair,

Federation of Fly Fishers National Board of Directors

REV. MICHAEL ATTAS, MD, an avid angler for over forty years, is assist-ing priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas, a practicing cardiolo-gist, professor of medical humanities at Baylor University and a columnist for the Waco Tribune Herald. During the summer months, he works as a volunteer fly-fishing guide in Colorado.

RABBI ERIC EISENKRAMER is creator of The Fly Fishing Rabbi: A Blog about Trout, God and Religion, and a contributor to Trout magazine. He is the spiritual leader of Temple Shearith Israel in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and he fishes the cold-water streams of New York, Connecticut and the Northeast.

CHRIS WOOD is president and CEO of Trout Unlimited, the conserva-tion organization whose mission is “conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.”

LORI SIMON is the executive director of Casting for Recovery, a breast cancer support group that uses fly-fishing to heal sufferers, both mentally and physically.



WOMEN’S INTEREST

The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom LiteratureSelections Annotated & Explained

Translation & Annotation by Rami Shapiro

Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD


Clarifies who Wisdom is, what She teaches, and how Her words can help you live justly, wisely and with compassion.

“Pays tribute to Mother Wisdom, who in the teachings of the Hebrew Bible proves Herself to be a nurturing presence.”

—SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH

Honoring MotherhoodPrayers, Ceremonies & Blessings

Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso

5 x 7¼, 272 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-384-0 $9.99

Contributors include: Maya Angelou • Anita Diamant • George Eliot • Robert Frost • Kahlil Gibran • Princess Grace of Monaco • Hafiz • Thich Nhat Hanh • Gerard Manley Hopkins • Linda Lawrence Hunt • Laurie Klein • Anne Lamott • Gabriela Mistral • Gunilla Norris • Sappho • Masaoka Shiki • Mirabai Starr • Rabindranath Tagore • Jeanne Murray Walker • and many more.

Bread, Body, SpiritFinding the Sacred in Food

Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck

6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99

Provocative and insightful, these eclectic and beautiful pieces will open your eyes to the awe-inspiring link between nourishment and nirvana.

Contributors include: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei • Wendell Berry • Joan Chittister, OSB • Ram Dass • Marc David • Kahlil Gibran • Jane Goodall • Thich Nhat Hanh • Barbara Kingsolver • Julius Lester • Mary Rose O’Reilley • Mary Oliver • Grace Paley • Omid Safi • Kristen Wolf • and many more.

Next to GodlinessFinding the Sacred in Housekeeping

Edited by Alice Peck


“Thoughtful, surprising ... aims to inspire us to think differently about how we keep our domestic space. The importance of loving family, self and something tran-scendent ties these writings together. It’s hard to resist.”

—WASHINGTON POST

Women of Color PrayVoices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage

Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson

5 x 7¼, 208 pp Quality PB Original978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99

Inspiring, heartfelt prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations from women of color around the world.

“Provides us with words that can be prayed, announced, sung or moaned.”—REV. MONICA A. COLEMAN,

PHD, DIRECTOR OF WOMANIST RELIGIOUS STUDIES AT BENNETT

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Divining the BodyReclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self

By Jan Phillips

8 x 8, 256 pp, Quality PB Original978-1-59473-080-1$18.99

An entirely new way to look at your body as a pathway to the Divine.

“Potent insight, profound information, spirited practices, all wrapped up in sumptuous prose…. Each page sings the truth of ourselves as embodied spirit.”

—JEAN HOUSTON, PHD

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LANA DALBERG, a feminist lay theologian and storyteller, leads workshops linking spirituality with writing and social justice in congre-gations and retreat centers throughout the United States. Her award-winning writing has appeared in many publications and anthologies.

KATHE SCHAAF is co-founder and past president of Gather the Women Global Matrix. She currently anchors many collaborative con-versations connecting women and women’s organizations internationally.

Birthing GodWomen’s Experiences of the Divine

Powerful narratives of suffering, love and hope that inspire both personal and collective

transformation.In Birthing God, forty women relate Spirit-filled moments: a grieving pastor walks a labyrinth and rediscovers the Rock of her existence; a human rights advocate re-encounters Allah in an intensely visceral moment in the sun; an educator, moved by an ancestral vision, launches a global tree-planting project to heal the wounds of slavery; a revolutionary awakens from a coma and realizes that all of life is infused with Spirit; a peasant woman under fire discovers within herself the God who gives her courage; and a disabled doctor, embraced by Shekhinah, turns her heart to rabbinical studies.

Grounded in raw experience and ideal for spiritual seek-ers and leaders of all faiths, these engaging and powerful sto-ries invite you to consider the origins of your own spirituality and to deepen your relationship with God.

“Shows how [the] Spirit-driven force within feminist spirituality continues to add to the universe story a multifaith, multicul-tural dimension steeped in wisdom and compassion, and ori-ented toward planetary justice and peace. May these sacred stories give rise to many more.”

—Miriam Therese Winter, professor, Hartford Seminary; author, Paradoxology: Spirituality in a Quantum Universe

“Amazing ... restores balance to our human understanding of the Divine.” —Joan Borysenko, PhD, author, A Woman’s Journey to God

By Lana Dalberg

Foreword by Kathe Schaaf


Woman Spirit Awakening in NatureGrowing into the Fullness of Who You Are

Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD

Foreword by Eileen Fisher

8 x 8, 224 pp, w/ b/w nature drawings Quality PB Original978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99

New Feminist ChristianityMany Voices, Many Views

Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu

6 x 9, 384 pp, Quality PB978-1-59473-435-9 $19.99Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99

Women, Spirituality and Transformative LeadershipWhere Grace Meets Power

Edited by Kathe Schaaf, Kay Lindahl, Kathleen S. Hurty, PhD, and Rev. Guo Cheen

6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover978-1-59473-313-0 $24.99

“A rallying cry for the twenty-first century, as it highlights the vision and activism of women … bring[ing] real hope, healing and wholeness to our broken world.”

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CRAFTS, CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY

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Beading—The Creative SpiritFinding Your Sacred Center through the Art of BeadworkBy Rev. Wendy Ellsworth“ Remarkably insightful and personal.”

—Robert Wuthnow, author, Creative Spirituality7 x 9, 240 pp, 40+ b/w photos, 40 diagrams and 8-page color insert Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-267-6 $18.99

Contemplative Crochet: A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & CraftBy Cindy Crandall-Frazier; Foreword by Linda Skolnik“ A gem…. Regardless of whether you do the projects, the gentle wisdom in this book instills beauty, peace and grace.” —Light of Consciousness7 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-238-6 $16.99

The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-DiscoveryBy Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels“ Light, swift, and well illustrated … contains a helpful list of additional

resources on knitting.” —Library Journal7 x 9, 240 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-079-5 $16.99Also Available: Knitting Way tote bag $9.99

The Painting PathEmbodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and ColorBy Linda Novick; Foreword by Richard Segalman“ A playful, imaginative resource … like a fantastic painting workshop with a wonderful teacher…. Easy to follow … filled with inspiration and surpris-ingly deep awareness.” —Spirit of Change7 x 9, 208 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-226-3 $18.99

The Quilting PathA Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric, Thread and KabbalahBy Louise Silk“ Shows you how the art of quilting can become a daily ritual of spiritual and psychological renewal, regardless of your faith.” —Quilts with Style7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos & illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-206-5 $16.99

The Scrapbooking Journey: A Hands-On Guide to Spiritual DiscoveryBy Cory Richardson-Lauve; Foreword by Stacy Julian“ Challenges [scrapbookers] to take it one step further … [and] explore and grow in their spiritual life.” —St. Anthony Messenger7 x 9, 176 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-216-4 $18.99

The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to SpiritualityBy Marjory Zoet Bankson; Photos by Peter Bankson“Inspiring…. Teaches us about staying centered, about the playfulness of

choices, and about the crucible of transformation.” —Spirituality & Practice7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-249-2 $16.99

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Soul FireAccessing Your Creativity

By Thomas Ryan, CSP

6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99

“Insightful and engaging … awakens us to the creative wellsprings that exist within each of us and inspires us to find ways of nourishing and expressing our God-given gifts.”

—Ricky Manalo, CSP, liturgical composer; author, Chanting on Our Behalf



INTERFAITH RESOURCES

Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida


STUART M. MATLINS, publisher of SkyLight Paths Publishing, is editor of The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies and The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices.

ARTHUR J. MAGIDA is a free-lance editor and author.

How to Be a Perfect Stranger 5th EditionThe Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s

religious ceremonies.We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it’s increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations ...

• What will happen?• What do I do? What do I wear? What do I say?• What should I avoid doing, wearing, saying?• Is it okay to use a video camera?• How long will it last? • What are their basic beliefs?

These are just a few of the basic questions answered in How to Be a Perfect Stranger. This easy-to-read guidebook, now with an “Everything You Need to Know Before You Go” checklist, helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest extent possible and avoid violating anyone’s religious principles—while enriching their own spiritual understanding.

“The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion.”—Los Angeles Times

Edited by Rev. Bud Heckman with Rori Picker Neiss

Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca

6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB978-1-59473-273-7 $16.99

Hardcover978-1-59473-237-9 $29.99

A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”

—Spirituality & Practice

REV. BUD HECKMAN is executive director of Religions for Peace-USA. He served on the Interfaith Cooperation Task Force of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Rev. Heckman is a frequent speaker and writer on interfaith relations.

RORI PICKER NEISS was lead staff of Religions for Peace-USA. Currently she is program coordinator for the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.

REV. DIRK FICCA, executive director of the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, is a moderator of Chicago Presbytery’s Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations.

InterActive FaithThe Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook

A practical guide for embracing the growing religious pluralism in America.

This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in order to increase understanding and acceptance in your community and beyond.

Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from the world’s many faith traditions, this comprehen-sive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with peo-ple of all faiths and backgrounds through common concerns and activities that promote respect and support. It enables communities rich with diversity to work together to create paths toward peace and justice.



INTERFAITH RESOURCES

By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman


Getting to the Heart of InterfaithThe Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam

Featured in the New York Times, on CBS Evening News and on NPR’s On Point and Here & Now.

A deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world.

Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more conflict than collaboration. Interfaith Talk Radio’s “interfaith amigos”—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam—provide a rich under-standing of the road to interfaith collaboration by sharing their stories, challenges and the inner spiritual work necessary to go beyond tolerance to a vital, inclusive spirituality.

“A masterful first-hand account of interfaith dialogue. Insightful, interesting, informative and important ... [will be] of great interest to individual readers and a rich resource for religious communities seeking to create such dialogue.”

—Marcus J. Borg, Canon Theologian; best-selling author, The Heart of Christianity and other books

PASTOR DON MACKENZIE, PHD, is former minister and head of staff at University Congregational United Church of Christ in Seattle. RABBI TED FALCON, PHD, is founder of Makom Ohr Shalom in Los Angeles, and, with his wife, is founder of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue in Seattle. He is author of Judaism For Dummies and A Journey of Awakening: Kabbalistic Meditations on the Tree of Life. IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN, a Muslim Sufi minister and co-founder of Seattle’s Interfaith Community Church, is author of Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur’an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind and The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam.

By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman


A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”

—Spirituality & Practice

Religion Gone AstrayWhat We Found at the Heart of Interfaith

Welcome to the deeper dimensions of interfaith dialogue—exploring that which divides us personally, spiritually and institutionally.

Expanding on the conversation started with their very success-ful first book, the Interfaith Amigos—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam—probe more deeply into the problem aspects of our religious institutions to provide a profound understanding of the nature of what divides us. They identify four common problem areas in the Abrahamic faiths: Exclusivity: Staking Claim to a One and Only Truth; Violence: Justifying Brutality in the Name of Faith; Inequality of Men and Women: The Patriarchal Stranglehold on Power; Homophobia: A Denial of Legitimacy.

They explore the origins of these issues and the ways critics use these beliefs as divisive weapons. And they present ways we can use these vulnerabilities to open doors for the collaboration required to address our common issues, more profound personal relationships, and true interfaith healing.

“Exuberant and courageous … an inspiration and example for us all in these sadly polarized times. It is a reminder that it is possible to reach across the divisions and find not only common cause but hope and affection.”

—Karen Armstrong, author, A History of God: The 4,000-Year-Old Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and many other best-selling books

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Spiritual Biographies for Young ReadersBy Maura D. ShawIllustrations by Stephen Marchesi6¾ x 8¾, 32 pp, Hardcover, Full-color and b/w illus.

By Maura D. Shaw

Full-color illus. by Stephen Marchesi

Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles

8½ x 11, Full-color illus., 48 pp Hardcover978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95

Ten Amazing PeopleAnd How They Changed the World

Shows kids that spiritual people can have an exciting impact on the world around them.

Black Elk • Dorothy Day • Malcolm X • Mahatma Gandhi • Martin Luther King Jr. • Janusz Korczak • Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Albert Schweitzer • Thich Nhat Hanh • Desmond Tutu

“Beautifully written and illustrated…. A wonderful way to introduce young people to the lives, spirits and visions of these exemplars.”

—Rev. Michael Keane

MAURA D. SHAW is author of several books for young readers. STEPHEN MARCHESI has created numerous illustra-tions for textbooks, magazines and picture books, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washing-ton; Meet Abraham Lincoln; and Mars: The Red Planet.

Black ElkNative American Man of Spirit

978-1-59473-043-6 $12.99

Through historically ac-curate illustrations and photos, inspiring age-appropriate activities and Black Elk’s own words, this colorful biography introduces a remarkable person in a way children can understand and enjoy.

“A magical and compelling tale of harmony and love that will inspire your child’s spirit.”

—REV. AUGUST GOLD

Dorothy DayA Catholic Life of Action

978-1-59473-011-5 $12.99

Through enjoyable biog-raphy, activities inspired by Dorothy Day’s values and beliefs and Day’s own words, shows you how to stand up for your beliefs and lead a life that inspires those around you to do the same.

“Well-written and easy-to-follow … presents readers with the opportunity to delve into Day’s world.”

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GandhiIndia’s Great Soul

978-1-893361-91-1 $12.95

Introduces important concepts of freedom, equality and justice among people of all backgrounds and reli-gions. Opens the way for teaching children how to achieve their goals through persistence and persuasion rather than violence and fighting.

“A message that people of all ages need to learn and imbibe.”

—DR. ARUN GANDHI

Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhism in Action

978-1-893361-87-4 $12.95

Warm illustrations, photos, age-appropriate activities and Thich Nhat Hanh’s own poems introduce a great man in a way children can under-stand and enjoy.

“Beautiful images ... speak directly to the heart, and practical exercises will help children learn the simple secret of living in peace.”

—MARTIN BOROSON

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By Nancy Sohn SwartzIllus. by Melanie Hall

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Does God Ever Sleep? 978-1-59473-110-5

By Joan Sauro, CSJ

A charming nighttime reminder that God is always present in our lives.

“Engaging, gentle, poetic words and images … reassure children of God’s words, ‘l will be with you.’” —CHURCH EDUCATOR

Does God Forgive Me? 978-1-59473-142-6

By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller

A vibrant and fun way to introduce children to the idea of forgiveness. Gently shows how God forgives all that we do if we are truly sorry.

“Attractively illustrated…. Integrates rhyme and dialogue in a manner that allows children to place themselves in the scenes.”


Does God Hear My Prayer? 978-1-59473-102-0

By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller

Helps children learn how to communicate with God—without fantasy.

“Upbeat, heartfelt … definitely belongs in church and home libraries, especially for children who are beginning a prayer practice and asking questions…. Poetic text is complemented by relevant, multicultural photos [that] range in emotions from playful to profound.”

—NATIONAL CHURCH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

How Does God Listen? 978-1-59473-084-9

By Kay Lindahl; Full-color photos by Cynthia Maloney

Playfully explores with kids how God listens and how learning to listen is important.

“What a lovely book!... Helps children come to know the God who hears them even when they are silent.”

—SANDY EISENBERG SASSO, AUTHOR, GOD’S PAINTBRUSH

Where Does God Live? 978-1-893361-39-3

By August Gold and Matthew J. Perlman

Helps children develop their own direct and personal understanding of God in their lives.

“Heartfelt and right at a child’s level of understanding…. A sweet, safe place to start a conversation about God.”

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SANDY EISENBERG SASSO is rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. She is active in the interfaith community and has written and lectured on the renewal of spirituality and the discovery of religious imagination in children of all faiths.

By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner

Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski

11 x 8½, 32 pp, HardcoverFull-color illus.978-1-58023-092-6 $18.99

LAWRENCE KUSHNER, widely regarded as one of the most creative theologians in America, is Emanu-El scholar at Con-gregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. He is author of many award-winning books for adults and children.

KAREN KUSHNER, a clinical social worker, has spent many years working with children in religious education programs.

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By Nancy Sohn Swartz

Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall

9 x 12, 32 pp, HardcoverFull-color illus.978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95

Celebrates the inter-connected-ness of nature and the harmony of all living things.

NANCY SOHN SWARTZ is a certified elementary school teacher.

AGES4+

By the Children of America

8 x 10, 48 pp, HardcoverFull-color illus.978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95

“If there were an Eleventh Commandment, what would it be?” Children of many religious denomi-nations across America answer this question in their own drawings and words.

ALL AGES

By Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, and Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad perspective on Christian faith, provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children cope with the death of a loved one.

By Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, and Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD

Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this sensitive and practical resource will help children cope with the death of a beloved animal.

Helping Children Grieve

8 x 10, 48 pp2-color text, Hardcover978-1-59473-212-6$16.99

8 x 10, 48 pp2-color text, Hardcover978-1-59473-221-8$16.99

REV. MOLLY PHINNEY BASKETTE, MDiv, is senior minister of First Congregational Church of Somerville, United Church of Christ, in Massachusetts. NECHAMA LISS-LEVINSON, PhD, is a psychologist and author of many articles on the impact of death and grieving on children and adults.

AGES7+

By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone

Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds.

9 x 12, 32 pp, HardcoverFull-color illus.978-1-879045-26-2$16.99

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By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

Full-color illus. by Annette Compton

Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives.

11 x 8½, 32 pp, HardcoverFull-color illus.978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95

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