The Bridge Between the East and West: A Journey to Truth through His Love


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An inspiring autobiography about Samia Zumout’s own life journey towards God and His immense Healing Love. Samia courageously and intimately shares her heart’s journey as she recounts her life story, hurts, inner heart’s wounds, failures, struggles, moments of despair and the lies that she believed about herself that prevented her from experiencing God's love for her in fullness. She shares how the Lord Jesus freed her from these lies and healed her heart’s wounds through His infinite Love. Amid her quest for God, she finds someone she never expected to find: herself. Our Lord demonstrated to Samia that everything in her life - good and bad – has its purpose. Samia's story will challenge you to look deeply into your own heart and inspire you to find answers to your own life's hurts and challenges through reading about hers and the victory that our Lord gives us as He heals our wounds and draws us into His love for us! In June 2006, Samia felt a strong desire in her heart to write this autobiographical book, The Bridge between the East and West: A Journey to Truth through His Love. While in deep prayer, the Lord Jesus confirmed to Samia that writing this book was an important part of her life’s mission as it would bring people closer to His heart as many would experience His healing love while reading about her life’s journey. The Lord Jesus instructed Samia that it would only take her 30 days to write the book if she lived a sacramental life centered on the Eucharist, deep prayer and fasting throughout that period. Samia began writing the book on July 17, 2007 and the book was completed on August 15, 2007, exactly 30 days later.




TOTAL SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF GOD


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In 2006, Samia Zumout felt called by God to leave a successful profession as an attorney and embark on a lifelong journey as a missionary. Since then, she has evangelized God's healing love through her inner-healing ministry, praying at public events and individually for the healing of emotional childhood wounds. In 2011, Samia's deep faith and love for the Lord Jesus Christ was put to the ultimate test when she was diagnosed with horrific diseases that have aggressively attacked her spinal cord: primary progressive multiple sclerosis (M.S.), cervical stenosis, and myelopathy. Over a short span of time, she became severely disabled—unable to walk, write, or take care of her most basic needs—and suffered constant debilitating pain and overall weakness. Despite her severe disability, Samia neither lost her joy for life nor her inner-peace; her relentless faith persevered and grew stronger. She has selflessly continued her mission helping and ministering to others through her radio program and social media. Samia's story inspires others to look at the sufferings and challenges of their own life through spiritual eyes, shedding light on what's important, and giving purpose and value to what otherwise may seem meaningless in our physical world.




Speaking the Truth in Love


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A collection of the writings & statements of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, which challenges the taboos & controversies swirling within religious doctrine, addressing issues such as church unity, papal primacy & divisions within Christianity.




The Magdalene Revival


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In The Magdalene Revival, author Valeria Marie Tignini offers a transformative spiritual book, part-channeled by Mary Magdalene, one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Despite being a pivotal follower of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene’s story has remained veiled in mystery. Tignini merges myths, legends, and scriptures, filling gaps that have intrigued Christians for centuries. It’s a call to those seeking a deeper spiritual journey, whether theologians, scholars, or curious souls. The Magdalene Revival presents missing pieces of Mary Magdalene’s story, addressing unanswered questions. Discover the untold years of Jesus and Mary, explore Mary Magdalene’s profound connection with Jesus, and unravel the real circumstances of Jesus’ passing. Mary decodes biblical texts, offering fresh insights into these ancient narratives. It’s a beacon for those seeking to reconnect with their faith in a meaningful way, challenging both Christians and non-Christians with its revelations that defy patriarchal interpretations of scripture. Mary Magdalene declares an end to these obscured truths. Aiming to serve Christ consciousness transparently, Tignini bridges gaps in traditional narratives, includes stories never told, fills holes in the Bible, and explains gospel mysteries. It offers an opportunity to meditate and reflect on how these revelations relate on a personal level and the world in a modern context. The Magdalene Revival also includes a pilgrimage map, guiding readers through locations significant to Mary Magdalene’s story, making it an ideal companion for spiritual exploration.




Dying & Living in The Arms of Love


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RISING MAGNIFICENTLY in the wilderness of Western Tibet, Mount Kailash is one of three sacred mountains in Tibet. Its shape is unmistakable: a symmetrical cone marked with striations and graced with perpetual snows. Four rivers emanate from it, nourishing the entire region. Mount Kailash is the center of the spiritual universe. It is sacred to four religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Bön, and Jainism. For Hindus, it is the home of Shiva. All of these statements are true of this magnificent mountain, but the truest is what my teacher said to me before I left to do prostrations around Mt. Kailash: “The center of the spiritual universe already exists in your human heart. Meet your mirror.”




Indian Ethos and Western Encounter in Raja Rao's Fiction


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This book considers the novels and short stories of Raja Rao in terms of the diasporic life of the author. Among the earliest of the 'second wave' Indian diaspora in the west, Raja Rao employs this unique perspective in most of his works. This is the hallmark of his writing. However, we also discuss the varied human and spiritual aspects of his work as reflecting his own life. His experiences as an Indian in a western world. But Raja Rao's writing also counts as postcolonial and postmodern far ahead of any others here or there.




The Conservative Turn


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The Conservative Turn tells the story of postwar America's political evolution through two fascinating figures: Lionel Trilling and Whittaker Chambers, who went on to intellectual prominence, sharing the questions, crises, and challenges of their generation. Kimmage argues that the divergent careers of these two men exemplify important developments in postwar American politics: the emergence of modern conservatism and the rise of moderate liberalism.







Jesus Meets the Buddha


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Does any one religion have all the answers? Or must we find the answers to life’s questions within ourselves? What would the Buddha think of Jesus’ message of unconditional love? Would the Buddha and Jesus have any common ground? In Jesus Meets the Buddha, author James Kim attempts to answer these questions and many more by exploring the histories and beliefs of two of the world’s major religions: Christianity and Buddhism. Driven by his own desire to answer questions such as “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” Kim builds on the discourses of the world’s greatest thinkers to examine religions and philosophies, including Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and even Voodoo. His conclusion is that every religion in existence today is a precious gem of human history and an irreplaceable facet of the giant mosaic that makes up our world. He argues that by combining Jesus’ teaching with the long-held ethical and religious traditions of the East, we can build a meaningful unity for humankind. Provocative and well-researched, Jesus Meets the Buddha is a must-read book for anyone interested in the world’s religions or who is looking for their own answers about their place in the universe.




Living Liturgy


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Living Liturgy™ 2021 provides practical, sound, and inspiring content from expert authors to enrich your parish liturgy and ministry. This best-selling annual resource is ideal for parish ministers, liturgists, pastors, planning committees, and RCIA programs. A unique and robust formation program, Living Liturgy™ offers the readings, plus insightful reflections and contextual background information for Sundays, Solemnities, and additional feasts of liturgical and national importance. A fresh resource each liturgical year, Living Liturgy™ gives your team the spiritual preparation they need to serve in their ministries, integrating daily living, prayer, and study in an inviting and easy-to-use format. Engaging new art by Ruberval Monteiro da Silva, OSB, complements the text and invites further reflection on the Gospel of the day. This indispensable guide deepens a liturgical spirituality and strengthens the worship experience for the whole parish.