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”This book is an attempt to outline the principles of that spirituality for “Father Keating and his those in the Christian fellow monks decided to community who are try to teach an ancient eager to incorporate a way of developing a loving

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TEACHERS and original. They called Fr. THOMAS KEATING The Heart of the World Christians who have turned Meditations on the Parables Intimacy with God An Introduction to Contemplative it “centering prayer” and (1923-2018) East for spiritual experience of Jesus “This is perhaps Keating’s most readable and was a founder of the Christianity suggested that it was not and who now would like to Fr. Thomas Keating, the internationally- enlightening work. Filled with insight and Centering Prayer movement, The Christian heritage is rich in integrate that experience known Centering Prayer teacher, unlocks the just for monks; it was for practical advice, it offers sound wisdom on an author, a teacher, and contemplative wisdom literature and radical, transformative power of the parables, everyone.” the way that Centering Prayer can deepen our a monk who worked practices. This classic book is essential to into their Christian bringing the significance of Jesus’s message intimacy with God.” — Spiritual Book News for many years to foster a deeper understanding of the spiritual background. Finally, it is to our lives. Keating’s spiritual depth and —America Magazine center of Christianity. Thomas Keating 978-0-8245-2529-3 Crossroad understanding among the addressed to those of other cultural understanding inform the parables $16.95 pb / 232 pages world’s religions . A member helps us find the nourishment, fulfillment, and articulate an original, compelling vision and divine respite of interior silence. of the Cistercian Order in spiritual traditions who are of Jesus’s teachings.

the Benedictine tradition, 978-0-8245-2495-1 Crossroad interested in dialogue with 978-0-8245-2607-8 Crossroad he served at monasteries in $14.95 pb / 100 pages the Christian tradition.” $16.95 pb / 144 pages Colorado and Massachusetts and directed retreats in the — Thomas Keating practice of Centering Prayer, a cornerstone of contemporary “For all those aspiring to Christian contemplative practice . a genuine spiritual life, Father Keating has charted Fr . Keating traveled the world to speak with laypeople a course that will take us and communities about Father Keating played a progressively closer to our contemplative Christian major role in popularizing divine goal as we learn to practices and the psychology what is now known as touch God, first with the of the spiritual journey . Since the reforms of Vatican centering prayer, a method of words of our lips, then with II, Fr . Keating was a core silent prayer that allows one reflections of the mind and participant in and supporter to rest in the presence of God. with the feelings of the of interreligious dialogue . He Over the years, his thoughts heart.” helped found the Snowmass Interreligious Conference, crystallized into what friends —Living Prayer which had its first meeting said became one of his Thomas Keating in the fall of 1983 and favorite sayings: “Silence Thomas Keating Thomas Keating continues to meet each Journey to the Center Awakenings Reawakenings is God’s first language. A Lenten Passage spring . Fr . Keating also was a “Keating manages to pull of the formidable “For those who think they have heard past president of the Temple Everything else is a poor For each day of lent a carefully selected task of shedding fresh light on scriptural everything that can be said about of Understanding and of translation.” text from Fr. Keating’s writings, homilies incidents and texts we’ve all heard hundreds transfigurations, the Christmas story, and newsletters are here presented to the Monastic Interreligious — New York Times of times.” — Values and Visions the storm on the lake, and many Dialogue . guide and accompany you in preparation other stories, this book is loaded with for Easter. 978-0-8245-1044-2 Crossroad surprises.” — Booklist $16.95 pb / 136 pages 978-0-8245-1895-0 Crossroad 978-0-8245-1149-4 Crossroad $9.95 pb / 120 pages $18.95 pb / 132 pages

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TEACHERS Beatrice Bruteau What We Can Learn From God’s Ecstasy Laurence Freeman, The Goal of Life Why Are We Here? OSB, is a Benedictine was a pioneer in the the East The Creation of a Self-Creating World Laurence Freeman shares insights into In this work Freeman examines the radical integrated study of science, monk, student of John The impetus for this book was a request A book on science for Christians, Bruteau’s understanding Jesus in order to better question of our being in the world. We are mathematics, philosophy, Main, and Director of understand ourselves. He teaches that the here, he reflects, to come to continuous from a group of Christian retreat directors work explores the beauty and complexity The World Community for religion, and inter who wanted to know what they could learn of God’s creation through physical and goal of life is to know fully who we are, prayer, to a constant openness to the prayer Christian Meditation. Fr . spirituality . She developed from Eastern spiritual traditions. Bruteau’s biological systems. She describes the and that self-transcendence is the way to of Christ in our hearts. a broad, inclusive vision of response was a series of five easily diversified, interactive wholeness of the Freeman also conducted self-knowledge. In this state, the centre of dialogues and global consciousness no longer resides in the ego. 978-193499631-7 Convivium human reality in its cosmic accessible, nontechnical reflections on universe and shows the relevance of every life $12.50 pb / 80 pages peace initiatives such as and social contexts, and various aspects of and Buddhism and atom in the holy Oneness of being. 978-193499630-0 Convivium was founder of Schola offered generally as interpretations of the historic Way of Peace $12.50 pb / 80 pages Christian practices or texts. 978-0-8245-1683-3 Crossroad with the Dalai Lama . Contemplatonis, a network $22.95 pb / 202 pages of contemplatives . 978-0-8245-1457-0 Crossroad $11.95 pb / 132 pages

Beatrice Bruteau The Mystical Sense of the James M. Somerville Laurence Freeman John Main John Main (1926-1982) The Easter Mysteries Gospels (1915-2016) Meditation with Children From Anxiety to Peace studied international law founded International With surprising insights on every page, A Handbook for Contemplatives This book focuses on teaching meditation Spiritual awareness and growth are high and joined the British this interactive workbook is designed to Philosophical Quarterly, to children, who can be naturally and totally priorities for many people today. Meditation Diplomatic Service . While This book offers profound insights into the and was editor of The help readers live prayerfully the seasons of nature of meditation, the stages of spiritual present in the moment and are thus capable is the path to growth, the way to deepen our in Malaya he met an Indian Roll, a magazine on the Lent and Easter. Explaining that the Easter growth, the power of prayer and the unity of of pure prayer, prayer of the heart. own commitment to life. monk who taught him to Mysteries are sacramental events and contemplative life . He left meditate . Returned home the contemplative vocation. 978-193499653-9 Convivium 978-193499651-5 Convivium teaching devices intended to lead readers to the Jesuit community to $12.99 pb / 72 pages $12.99 pb / 104 pages he became a Benedictine an experience of God, the author brings new 978-08245-1710-6 Crossroad marry the love of his life, monk and rediscovered $16.95 pb / 174 pages light to familiar events and suggests spiritual Beatrice Bruteau, with the Christian practice of exercises to help us on the way. whom he founded Schola contemplation . 978-0-8245-1493-8 Crossroad Contemplatonis . $16.95 pb / 192 pages

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TEACHERS Job and the Mystery of Simplicity The Enneagram What the Mystics Know The Naked Now Everything Belongs Suffering The Freedom of Letting Go A Christian Perspective Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self Learning to See as the Mystics See The Gift of Contemplative Prayer Spiritual Reflections One of Fr. Rohr’s bestselling books, this Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert’s Drawing from the best and most poetic of Bestselling author Richard Rohr brings us The one book every Rohr reader must own. Richard Rohr plumbs the depths of the revised and updated edition teaches us runaway bestseller unveils the dynamic, Richard Rohr’s writing from nearly a quarter back to the truths of Christian faith and shows This bestselling guide goes to the heart Job’s story to reveal its relevance for us a receptivity to the revelation of God and personal evolution that the Enneagram of a century, each chapter in this new collec- us that non-dualistic thinking, awareness of of Christianity and teaches us how to let today. This important book shows how the shows how seeking to embrace our inner offers. This updated resource discusses tion examines one of the seven core mystical the present, and release from ego can awaken go of ego and open to the connecting and tension between suffering and faith can be a powerlessness can lead us into community the applications of the ancient tool for truths. With dual tone images. our spirits and open us to joy, transformation, integrating power of contemplation. powerful means to an authentic connection with the poor and suffering. discernment and reveals the harmony and enlightenment. 978-0-8245-9965-2 Crossroad 978-08245-1995-7 Crossroad with the divine. between its principles and the core truths 978-0-8245-2115-8 Crossroad of Christian thought. $14.95 pb / 176 pages 978-0-8245-2543-9 Crossroad $17.95 pb / 192 pages 978-0-8245-1734-2 Crossroad $19.95 pb / 192 pages Coming Nov 2019 $19.95 pb / 192 pages $19.95 pb / 192 pages 978-0-8245-1950-6 Crossroad $19.95 pb / 320 pages

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He shows how to use this knowledge as a tool for finding new strengths, destroying illusions, and growing personally, socially, and spiritually.” —Spiritual Book News Richard Rohr Richard Rohr Richard Rohr Richard Rohr Richard Rohr Grace in Action The Good News According Contemplation in Action Adam’s Return Quest for the Grail The Five Promises of Male Initiation A collection of essays from Richard Rohr to Luke Spiritual inspiration from Richard Rohr, Richard Rohr explores the ancient legend and other individuals involved in the Center Richard Rohr shares his understanding Edwina Gateley, Thomas Keating, Basil Richard Rohr, a leader in the men’s spirituality of Parsifal and reveals the power of myth for Action and Contemplation, this volume of Luke’s message for today’s reader. Pennington, Paula D’Arcy, and other movement, shares the key concepts of tradi- to call us to our true purpose in the world. speaks to the radical power activated when Grounded in scholarship but accessible luminaries in one volume! This book, tional male initiation, and shepherds readers Archetypes and symbols come to life as people come together to bring God’s healing to a general audience, this commentary designed for bedside devotion, offers the best toward an awakening into a conscious, alert, Rohr awakens an authentic, masculine love into the world. sheds light on the creation of the Bible and of the Radical Grace newsletter, published by and mature masculinity. A catalyst for a understanding of spirituality. the Center for Action and Contemplation. transforming revelation of true self—from 978-0-8245-1379-5 Crossroad ways that we think about God’s word. a master. 978-0-8245-1654-3 Crossroad $14.95 pb / 214 pages 978-0-8245-1966-7 Crossroad Fr. Rohr with Oprah on Super Soul 978-0-8245-2388-6 Crossroad $19.95 pb / 192 pages $19.95 pb / 192 pages Sunday $16.95 pb / 160 pages 978-0-8245-2280-3 Crossroad $19.95 pb / 224 pages

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Experiencing God in a Time of Crisis Bachelard, an Anglican priest, suggests how the practice of meditation may help us endure and integrate times of crisis,collapse, and distress in our lives. 978-1-934996-32-4 Convivium pages pb / 120 $13.95 Sarah Bachelard Against an Infinite Horizon Infinite an Against Lives Our Everyday in God of Finger The RolheiserFr. speaks of the deepest human longing in words that have reached hundreds of thousands of readers. This book seeks to develop a vocabulary that can help decipher accidents in every life, that might aptly be called divine providence. 978-0-8245-2275-9 pages pb / 192 $14.95 Ronald RolheiserRonald

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Visio Divina A New for Practice of Healing Prayer and Growth Find God’s healing, forgiveness and unconditional love through Visio Divina. This new practice combines meditative healing prayer with divinely revealed inner images, leading usto discover hidden wounds and desires. Kuchan weaves Dr. practical explanations with tales of overcoming shame to find divine acceptance and love. Crossroad 978-0-8245-2317-6 pages pb / 192 $16.95 Karen Kuchan Michel QuoistMichel Pathways to Prayer to Pathways languagesTranslated into 24 and with millions of copies sold this classic was written by a man passionately in love with God and life. Quoist’s prayers embrace of all human existence, its mystery, variety, pleasure, and sorrow. Crossroad 978-0-8245-9800-6 pb / 260 pages $19.95 E-editions available .COM - adpublishing

.CROssro Lectio Divina Basil M. Pennington M. Basil Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying Praying of Practice Ancient the Renewing the Scriptures A popular introduction to the “way of the ancient meditativefriendship”, practice of the west. No matter where you are on the spiritual journey, Lectio Divina can guide you to wisdom, guidance, and joy. 978-0-8245-1736-6 Crossroad pb pages / 184 $16.95 David Steindl-Rast David A Listening Heart Sensuousness Sacred Spirituality of The In this book, Brother David Steindl-Rast, who has been a monk for more than 50 years, argues that every sensual experi ence—whether the joy of walking barefoot or the fragrance of the season—should be recognized as a spiritual one. Crossroad 978-0-8245-1780-9 pb 144 / pages $15.95 www Seeking God t

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Discerning of God Will the An Ignatian Guide Christian to Decision Making Gallagher’s indispensableFr. guide will help you make spiritual sense of major decisions and align with God’s true purpose for you. experiencesReal-life benefit the home bring of Ignatius’s ageless teachings and offer tools for finding clarity in a challenging and complex world. Crossroad 978-0-8245-2489-0 pages pb / 172 $19.95 Timothy M. Gallagher M. Timothy Timothy M. Gallagher M. Timothy Meditation and Contemplation An Ignatian Guide with Praying Scripture to Gallagher helpsFr. us understand meditation contemplation—theand foundation all of Ignatian prayer—so that we can harness the power of these resources in our own lives. A great asset for strengthening and renewing the practice of prayer. 978-08245-2488-3 Crossroad pages pb / 112 $14.95 - 15

The Examen Prayer Ignatian Wisdom for Our LivesToday Let the gentle words of the beloved Father Timothy Gallagher lead you to the renewal and solace that the Examen prayer offers. Real-life examples and Gallagher’s profound rec and journals Ignatius’s understanding of ommendations the accessible prayer an make and illuminating resource for those seeking God’s love and guidance. Crossroad 978-0-8245-2367-1 pages pb / 192 $19.95 Timothy M. Gallagher M. Timothy Timothy M. Gallagher M. Timothy The Discernment ofThe Spirits An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living This bestseller reveals keen insights into the human soul and makes sense of the real-life experiences of spiritual seekers Fr. today. Gallagher shows us how to listen to our hearts to hear God’s guidance. A powerful tool for renewing the spiritual journey. 978-0-8245-2291-9 Crossroad pb pages / 232 $24.95 .COM

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Crossing the Inner Barrier a Deeper to Love When life asked to yield Paula D’Arcy to immutable events she learned to listen to a quiet, guiding voice within. Heed your own inner wisdom, take courage, and be inspired by the experiences and insights of this beloved author. 978-0-8245-2465-4 Crossroad pb pages / 160 $16.95 Praying Body and Soul Body and Praying Methods and Practices of Anthony De Mello Never before published in English, this is a step-by-step exercise book integrating the Christian tradition of contemplation and the Mello’s de Fr. meditation. Eastern of wisdom stories and spiritual guidance are provocative, filled with and grounded humor, in everyday experiences. 978-0-8245-1673-4 Crossroad pb /144 pages $16.95 Paula D’Arcy Paula Sacred Threshold Anthony de Mello

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Heaven Begins Within You Within Begins Heaven Wisdom from the Desert Fathers Long before psychology became the reference point for the interpretation of our lives, the Desert Fathers were true doctors of the soul. Embrace the wisdom of the devoted sages whose faith continues to offer guidance for modern dailylife. 978-0-8245-1818-9Crossroad pages pb / 128 $14.95 Anselm Gruen Anselm David RobinsonDavid The Busy Family’s Guide to Guide to Busy Family’s The Spirituality Practical Lessons for Modern Living From Tradition Monastic the Drawing on timeless principles monastic of communal living, this spiritual guide for families offers effective tools to meet challenges and counteract the divisive forces that can splinter a healthy home. Crossroad 978-0-8245-2524-8 pb pages / 248 $16.95 .COM adpublishing .CROssro Mayeul de Dreuille de Mayeul Seeking Love Absolute the The Founders of The author presents a loving introduction and monastic orders the founders the of to shows how St. Benedict and others made a skillful selection from the treasures of the ancients. Crossroad 978-0-8245-1830-1 pb pages / 160 $17.95 Mayeul de Dreuille de Mayeul East West to From A History of Monasticism Drawing from his experience overseeing and training young monks India Madagascar, in and Congo, the author, a Benedictine priest, offers this history of monasticism in Asia and the Middle East. Crossroad 978-0-8245-1810-3 pages pb / 152 $17.95 www Monastic Wisdom Monastic t .Ne

y Crossroad unit tion-and-comm With Commentary With Written by a foremost expert in Ignatian wisdom, this readable translation and step- by-step commentary reveals the relevance of a spiritual classic to modern life. Stories, analogies, and approachable language make this an ideal companion for anyone seeking inspiration and personal growth. 978-0-8245-2539-2 pb pages / 168 $16.95 The Spiritual Exercises Spiritual The of Loyola Ignatius Jospeh A. Tetlow The Call to Discernment in Discernment in Call to The Times Troubled New Perspectives on the Transformative Wisdom of Ignatius Loyola This bestselling classic shines the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola on the social and spiritual crises of our era to lend hope and heart to our difficult times. Crossroad 978-0-8245-2268-1 pages pb / 320 $19.95 Dean Brackley

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