Kennedy: 2084 books

Cathedrals today face a paradox: on the one hand they represent one of the biggest success stories and mission opportunities of the present-day church; on the other they face seemingly insurmountable financial difficulties, and are largely left by the church and government to fend for themselves. Many—both...

We live in a cynical age in which only one prejudice is tolerated--anti-Christian bigotry. Yet despite the unbridled slanders and attacks against the faith, one powerful truth is undeniable: if Christ had never been born, nearly every facet of human life would be much more miserable than it is today....

It is not easy growing up in a little village on the slopes of Mt Elgon. It is even more difficult if that village is a marginalized, desolate place devoid of basic government infrastructure. In the eighties and nineties, the region was (and it still is) steeped in myth, custom, tradition and abject...

Sheed & Ward, in partnership with the Commonweal Foundation and with funding from the Pew Charitable Trust, proudly presents the first of two volumes in a groundbreaking series called American Catholics in the Public Square. The result of a three-year study sponsored by Pew aimed at understanding...

After my last breakup, I have new rules. No more dating bad boys or fighters. But now, I have a new understanding about Eve and that apple. Ex-fighter Reed Miller is temptation walking in one hard body and that face—don’t even get me started. He’s everything I shouldn’t want. Oh, and did I...

How can I hear, “Well Done” from God? Can I make God smile? Is there really a Christian Doctrine of “Do”? If you have ever asked these questions, look no further. This book is for you! We want to help you do the things God has commanded of you as a follower of Him. We do want to stress that good...

The history of the oldest parish church in the Toronto area is also the history of North Toronto and a changing culture. The War of 1812 was barely over when the people of York Mills felled the trees that would become the first St. John’s Anglican Church. Built in 1816 on land donated by...

The early Abbasid Caliphate was an important period for Islam. The dynasty, based in Baghdad, ruled over a vast Empire, stretching from the Indus Valley and Southern Russia to the East to Tunisia in the West; and presided over an age of brilliant cultural achievements. This study, first published...

In her long-awaited book, Sister Stan draws upon her memories of childhood and the special moments of awareness and mystery which have nourished and enriched her life. As she offers simple reflections to help us focus on the many gifts and blessings that surround us each day, she helps us to connect to our inner world, and the deep, nurturing silence that lies within.

This is not a sad tale, although it has terrifying, potentially soul-destroying, elements. Rather it is the story of a man of integrity, strength, and ingenuity who has overcome many of the scourges of our modern world – abuse and addiction – while living a productive and creative life. Dan tells...

This book explores the epiclesis or invocation of the Holy Spirit in the Eucharistic Prayer, using the Anglican tradition as an historical model of a communion of churches in conscious theological and liturgical dialogue with Christian antiquity. Incorporating major studies of England, North America...

I am writing these words because I am tortured and tormented day and night. For weeks and now months, I have fought a fierce battle that I know I cannot win alone. There have been moments that I was certain my heart would stop or that the weight of this burden would surely stop my breathing. The absolute...

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From Sinner To Saint is a book that tells about how God rescued Sherry from all of her past and future hurt.She was confused as a child and as an adult heading in the wrong direction.Not knowing what she wanted out of life.She believed that God saved her from living a life of hurt and suicidal thoughts,...