“A man who prays lives out the mystery of existence, and a man who does not pray scarcely exists.” Thus writes St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828–1898), a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon whose reputation for sanctity spread widely during his life, and whose heavenly intercession has worked countless miracles after his death. St. Charbel’s homilies and proverbs are reminiscent of the sayings of the Desert Fathers: simple, homespun, and direct, yet shining and profound. This holy monk speaks from a reservoir of silence about the fundamentals of the Faith and targets the temptations facing all Christians today: the flight from suffering, excessive attachment to comforts, pride over accomplishments, complacency, factiousness, substituting talk for action, fear of proclaiming the truth in an age of hostile unbelief. Alert to the reality of spiritual warfare, St. Charbel calls each one of us to hold fast to the Cross, “the center of the universe and the key to heaven,” and defy the devil who seeks our ruin. This collection of some of the most beautiful words spoken by St. Charbel is augmented by a short biography that will bring him to the attention of those who have not yet made his acquaintance or profited from his wisdom.

Through author Marian Jordan's modern anecdotes and the Bible's eternal truths, young women are encouraged to shine for the Lord in an ever darkening world

In an era where the church has lost much of its credibility, pastor Tara Beth Leach casts a vision for Christians to rediscover a robust, attractive witness and form the radiant communities God intends. Challenging idolatrous false images of God and calling out toxic patterns, she shows how we can recover a winsome picture of a kingdom of abundance and goodness.

Provides a crystal clear roadmap for personal transformation. This book is not about the kind of happiness you see on billboards or television commercials. It is about being present right now for the ups and downs of life in a loving and compassionate way. It is about being ourselves fully and being responsible for what we are creating in our lives. It is about being willing to heal our wounds so that we can reconnect with the joy that is our birthright.

This marvelous book — back in print after an absence of twenty-five years — invites the reader to meet Elizabeth of the Trinity in selections from her own writings and more than seventy photos that span her short but luminous life. More Information Since her death in 1906, Elizabeth of the Trinity—Elizabeth Catez of Dijon, France—has drawn countless men and women to a deeper relationship with God through her laser-sharp focus on the mystery of the divine indwelling in the human person. In our frenetic, fast-paced and constantly wired world, the message of this young Carmelite nun is more relevant than ever. She shares with us her “secret”: not only that God loves us, but loves us to the point of making the center of our being “another heaven”—the place where God dwells, always present, always accessible and longing for intimate relationship with us. From the pouting toddler hugging her doll to the talented young pianist, from the style-conscious socialite to the radiant contemplative nun, this photo album gives us Elizabeth as she was. It invites us to know her better, and to make her secret—God’s indwelling presence—our own.

Saint Charbel Makhlouf, one of the most famous saints of the Catholic Church, is a simple, humble and intriguing person. This biography offers a description of some of the most important events in his lifetime, from his birth in Beqaakafra (1828) to his death in Annaya (1898). It also includes a short historical insight into the Maronite Church, a description of some of the most famous Maronite monasteries, particularly those where Saint Charbel spent many years of his monastic life, and a brief explanation of the history of Northern Lebanon.Saint Charbel's Feast day falls on 23rd July in the Maronite calendar but is celebrated on the third Sunday of July. It is celebrated on 24th July in the Roman Catholic calendar.

Blessed By Light-Filled Love, The Celestial Teachings of Ashento is a compelling autobiography of Mariam's awakening as a flamboyant creatress of the arts after meeting her twin flame Ashento while alone in the forest on her first vision quest. Ashento is a spiritual master from the seventh realm who is dedicated to guiding humanity with his loving wisdom to help restore harmony to Gaea Star, our earth. Mariam hears his powerful inspirational messages through his voice whispering to her. Their souls have remained in love for eons.