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Discover the truth about the Knights Templar and find out how this enigmatic order of warrior monks can help to uncover the secret story of the Holy Grail. This compelling historical work charts the Knight’s achievements in a remarkable range of endeavors, from building castles and cathedrals to...

A brief preface opens up attack on Hitch. Note some comparisons between Hitch and Jesus, such as Christopher the Christ-bearer. Explain meaning of Hitch 21. Suggest Hitch fans change heroes' name to Lucifer the lightbearer to conform to his and your view of him. Chapter 1 hits Hitch on critique of...

With a light touch and warm voice, and just a hint of a Southern accent, Martha Sterne tells the stories of her encounters with Christ – in the supermarket and the beauty parlor, in the garden, the kitchen, and sometimes even church.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is known by many names but has one purpose: the forgiveness of sins. Some Christians question its necessity; others get anxious at the mere thought of revealing their sins to another. This booklet aims to soothe these anxieties by explaining the purpose of the sacrament,...

Every person has the right to petition for a declaration of the nullity of his or her marriage. In making such a declaration the Catholic Church states that a particular union was not a valid marriage. Taking account of the Church's rich teaching on marriage, Stephen Gasche explains why and how in...

Il Cammino di Perfezione una grande opera scritta dalla grande Santa Carmelitana Teresa d'Avila. La sua penna scrisse moltissime opere, tra cui il Cammino di Perfezione. L'opera fa riflettere su grandi temi importantissimi come le guerre, la donna e la preghiera, temi davvero scottanti all'epoca di Santa Teresa d'Avila. Un libro consigliato a tutti.

In questo libro l’autore spiega il significato del dono delle lacrime sia dal punto di vista antropologico che spirituale e indica un cammino per ottenerlo. Non si tratta di un carisma straordinario ma di una manifestazione molto diffusa che tutti noi possiamo avere. Come ha affermato Papa Francesco...

Secondo le rivelazioni di Suor Anna Caterina Emmerick la morte violenta di Gesù non è stata frutto del caso in un concorso sfavorevole di circostanza, ma un disegno divino di salvezza attraverso la messa a morte del Servo, il Giusto. Un mistero di redenzione spirituale per liberare gli uomini dalla...

In questo libro dedicato al Purgatorio e agli stati spirituali delle anime purganti, viene presentato in modo semplice e accessibile a tutti questo dogma della fede cattolica legato alla Misericordia di Dio il quale offre ai peccatori la possibilità di redimersi anche dai peccati più grandi. Nel...

L'Esortazione Apostolica di di Papa Francesco "Amoris Laetitia". Una grande lettura di un grande Pontefice che sta cambiando il volto della Chiesa.

The book gives an account of various movements in art and their relation to the visual and in churches and in liturgy, for example the Franciscan movement, different approaches to the crucifixion, and the restoration of creation. It recovers the links between the cross and creation, and relates the baptismal covenant to a commitment to care for creation.

In recent years Mormons have significantly increased their scholarly apologetic effort (defending their faith) with organizations such as the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship (formerly FARMS); Scholarly & Historical Information Exchange for Latter-day Saints (SHIELDS) and The Foundation...

What makes Methodist worship "Methodist" or "Wesleyan?" How do Methodists evaluate emerging forms of worship in light of their own liturgical heritage? This book considers these questions by bringing to light the work and significance of three Methodist liturgists who have until...

Since 1971, The Witches’ Almanac has been the source of fun, wisdom, trivial and magical lore for thousands of readers throughout the world. Modeled after the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it includes information related to the annual Moon calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends,...