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Befriending Death

Author : Michael Vocino
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 149173809X
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (917 download)

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Download or read book Befriending Death written by Michael Vocino and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its not easy to speak about death in our culture. As children of revolution, we think of our country as young, energetic, and future oriented. Our ideals of progress and vigor seem contradicted by the concept of death. But the silence about death in America is a lost opportunity for people to find insight and support in walking that lonesome valley. In Befriending Death, over 100 writers respond, in one page each, to one question: In the face of death, how do you find meaning and fulfillment in life? Penned from people from a variety of backgrounds, the essays take death seriously and openly and discuss how the authors find meaning in life. This chance for a rare sharing of views on a truly profound subject has attracted commentators who are deeply religious and those who are not religious, noted authors and people who have never published a word, people celebrated by the world and people ignored by the world. As they are all equal in their mortality, they are equal in striving for an authentic existence and an honest description of what for them constitutes fulfillment. While each essay in Befriending Death is unique, together they present a tapestry of courage, struggle, and insight. At a time when we are often overwhelmed by the eagerness of people to provide their opinions on politics and sports, here is a rare opportunity to hear people share their most profound views on life and death.

Befriending Death

Author : Michelle O'Rourke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781570758409
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (584 download)

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Download or read book Befriending Death written by Michelle O'Rourke and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the words of Henri Nouwen, this is an inspiring and life-transforming guide to the ultimate mystery of human existence. O'Rourke concentrates on Nouwen's reflections on death and dying.

Befriending Life

Author : Beth Porter
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0385507100
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book Befriending Life written by Beth Porter and published by Image. This book was released on 2002-09-17 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful collection of reminiscences celebrating the life and works of the bestselling author of The Wounded Healer, The Return of the Prodigal Son, and The Inner Voice of Love. Henri Nouwen (1932-96) was a Catholic priest who taught at several theological institutions and universities in his home country of the Netherlands and in the United States. He spent the final years of his life teaching and ministering at the L'Arche Daybreak Community in Toronto, Canada. His writings have touched millions of readers around the world, and since his death, recognition of their enduring value has continued to grow. Oprah Winfrey, one of Nouwen's many admirers, ran an extensive excerpt from The Return of the Prodigal Son in her magazine, O, with Hillary Clinton contributing an introduction revealing the profound effect Nouwen had on her own life. Nouwen's influence was not limited to the printed page. His one-on-one encounters as a lecturer, teacher, and spiritual guide, and as a leader at the L'Arche Daybreak Community, a home for people with mental and physical disabilities, enriched the lives of a wide variety of people. Now, Befriending Life brings together thoughtful, heartfelt remembrances of Nouwen by those who knew him best, from members of the L'Arche community to such prominent figures as Joseph Cardinal Bernardin of Chicago and Hillary Clinton. Their personal reflections on his life both on and off the page magnificently capture his spirit, compassion, and wisdom. With a wealth of quotations from Nouwen throughout, Befriending Life, like Nouwen's own great books, will inspire readers in all walks of life.

Dear Brothers, With Leader's Guide

Author : Richard L. Morgan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1620322013
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Dear Brothers, With Leader's Guide written by Richard L. Morgan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sooner or later every person faces questions about death and whether there is anything beyond it. This little book consists of personal and sometime private letters between three brothers who realize their own lives may soon come to an end. The wisdom they offer is not only for their own families and friends left behind, but for others who have faced the loss of loved ones. Writing from different religious perspectives, the letters are nonetheless spiritual in the way they seek to wrest from a life lived in the face of death some wisdom for one another as well as others who have shared their struggles with life's deepest questions. When he was asked about the essence of his philosophy, Plato reportedly said, "Practice dying." These letters take his wisdom to heart in a series of heartfelt exchanges over the course of a year, concluding with each author's request for what his memorial service would be like.

Henri's Mantle

Author : Chris R. Glaser
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725228335
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Henri's Mantle written by Chris R. Glaser and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Glaser is clearly cloaked in Henri's mantle as he reflects on specific gems from Henri's works. The reader is treated to the enriched nourishment of Henri's thought enhanced by the insights and experience of his long-standing friend and colleague. Henri's Mantle is real food for the spiritual journey." --Sue Mosteller, CSJ, literary Executrix of the Henri Nouwen Estate "Henri's Mantle is a cloak of many colors, interwoven with rich seams of theological insight and underlain with a perceptive appreciation of Nouwen's work. Glaser's personal reminiscences of his mentor are particularly compelling, allowing us to look over the author's shoulder and observe the intimate world of a spiritual master. But through these meditations, we are given a glimpse into the soul of Glaser himself--and sense he, too, is close to God." --Michael Ford, author of Wounded Prophet: A Portrait of Henri J. M. Nouwen and Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero "Henri Nouwen's trapeze troupe trusted the firm grip of God's catching commitment to all of us: 'You are my beloved, on you my favor rests.' In this book, Glaser gracefully glides across various spiritual themes to illustrate God's grasp and how much Glaser is a full-fledged spiritual acrobat." --Laurent Nouwen, Henri's youngest brother "By weaving information about his own life and spiritual journey, Glaser shows how Henri's mantle has been gratefully received by him, and how eager he is to pass it on. This is a fine addition to the ever-expanding Nouwen collection." --Wendy Wilson Greer, President, Henri Nouwen Society "In life and death, Henri was in the vestibule of on incomplete Church and on unfinished world, welcoming others and their own experiences of God and justice. Glaser brilliantly evokes our own weaknesses, guiding us to keep our faith in the strength and love of the Divine Catcher who will lift us up and carry us home." --Walter Sanchez, Universidad de Chile

Making Friends with Death

Author : Judith L. Lief
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834822571
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book Making Friends with Death written by Judith L. Lief and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2001-02-13 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, a Buddhist teacher “provides [readers] with the essential guidepost for embarking on the journey of life and the journey beyond” (Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing) In Making Friends with Death, Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, who's drawn her inspiration from the Tibetan Book of the Dead, shows us that through the powerful combination of contemplation of death and mindfulness practice, we can change how we relate to death, enhance our appreciation of everyday life, and use our developing acceptance of our own vulnerability as a basis for opening to others. She also offers a series of guidelines to help us reconnect with dying persons, whether they are friends or family, clients or patients. Lief highlights the value of relating to the immediacy of death as an ongoing aspect of everyday life by offering readers a variety of practical methods that they can apply to their lives and work. These methods include: • Simple mindfulness exercises for deepening awareness of moment-by-moment change • Practices for cultivating loving-kindness • Helpful slogans and guidelines for caregivers to use Making Friends with Death will enlighten anyone interested in coming to terms with their own mortality. More specifically, the contemplative approach presented here offers health professionals, students of death and dying, and people who are helping a dying friend or relative useful guidance and inspiration. It will show them how to ground their actions in awareness and compassion, so that the steps they take in dealing with pain and suffering will be more effective.

Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities

Author : Wil Hernandez
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 0809147416
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities written by Wil Hernandez and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the tension-filled nature of our journey and shows us, via Nouwen's example, how we too can navigate our way through it in a transformative way.

The Christian Art of Dying

Author : Allen Verhey
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802866727
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Christian Art of Dying written by Allen Verhey and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned ethicist who himself faced death during a recent life-threatening illness, Allen Verhey in The Christian Art of Dying sets out to recapture dying from the medical world. Seeking to counter the medicalization of death that is so prevalent today, Verhey revisits the fifteenth-century Ars Moriendi, an illustrated spiritual self-help manual on "the art of dying." Finding much wisdom in that little book but rejecting its Stoic and Platonic worldview, Verhey uncovers in the biblical accounts of Jesus' death a truly helpful paradigm for dying well and faithfully.

Courage for Caregivers

Author : Marjorie J. Thompson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514005573
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Courage for Caregivers written by Marjorie J. Thompson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the writings and wisdom of Henri Nouwen and her own many years of caregiving, this vulnerable exploration of caregiving celebrates the gifts of caregiving grounded in the belovedness of caregiver and care receiver in God's eyes without shying away from its physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges.

Our Greatest Gift

Author : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060663553
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Our Greatest Gift written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1995-04-14 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Wounded Healer and Letters to Marc About Jesus comes a critically acclaimed and deeply moving look at human mortality that reveals the essential gifts the living and the dying can give to one another.

Soulful Aging

Author : W. Andrew Achenbaum
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040092527
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Soulful Aging written by W. Andrew Achenbaum and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-07-12 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to map out the parameters and boundaries of soulful aging and explores philosophical and theological perspectives on the way we grow older. It extends work in the behavioural and social sciences which address the diverse and contested connections of older people’s inner voices and social relationships. Building on qualitative and quantitative research in age studies and gerontology, this volume extends concepts and stories that attest to the joys, tensions, and paradoxes that mount with advancing years. From ten authors versed in writing from multi-disciplinary and inter-professional perspectives with clarity, the book conjoins and challenges behavioural thoughts-and-actions and religious/spiritual spheres of late-life human development previously presented in the context of positive and productive aging as well as healthful, wise, and successful ‘Saging’. Interdisciplinary and insightful, Soulful Aging will be a key resource for scholars and researchers of religion, theology, philosophy, psychology, gerontology, and sociology. It was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging.

You Are the Beloved

Author : Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 059344387X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book You Are the Beloved written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Image. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven million copies of his books in print! Now with a new package and new cover design, this daily devotional from the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Wounded Healer offers deep spiritual insight into human experience, intimacy, brokenness, and compassion. “Henri Nouwen’s timeless and loving words are quiet prayers that will forever live in my heart.”—Brené Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Braving the Wilderness “We are the Beloved,” Henri Nouwen famously wrote. “We are intimately loved long before our parents, teachers, spouses, children, and friends loved or wounded us. That’s the truth of our lives. That’s the truth I want you to claim for yourself.” You Are the Beloved empowers readers to claim their central identity as the Beloved of God and live out that truth in their daily lives. Featuring key insights from Nouwen’s previously published works, along with a selection of never-before-seen writings, this profound collection of daily readings will appeal to those who know and love Nouwen’s work as well as to new readers seeking deeper awareness of their identity as a child of God.

Eve's Pilgrimage

Author : Tina Beattie
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 144117463X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Eve's Pilgrimage written by Tina Beattie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this original book, the author journies through Rome, following biblical events and themes in works of art: from Genesis in the Sistine Chapel, through Incarnation in the Pantheon and Resurrection in Michaelangelo's Last Judgement.She touches on many themes in her journey, including violence and power (at the Colloseum), social injustice (at St. Mary Major) and motherhood (at the icon of Our Lady in Perpetual Succour).Writing as an intelligent Christian feminist, Beattie doesn't resort to clichTs, and has a clear, elegant style which makes this a very readable book.

Is God Still at the Bedside?

Author : Abigail Rian Evans
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802827233
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Is God Still at the Bedside? written by Abigail Rian Evans and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is God Still at the Bedside? by Abigail Rian Evans offers an expert interdisciplinary Christian perspective on the complex web of issues surrounding death and dying. Evans here combines first-person stories and interviews with research gathered from the medical, theological, legal, ethical, and pastoral disciplines. Her comprehensive, insightful work will not only benefit families struggling with difficult end-of-life decisions but also inform the doctors, nurses, and pastors who serve them. Book jacket.

They Both Die at the End

Author : Adam Silvera
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062457810
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book They Both Die at the End written by Adam Silvera and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. #1 New York Times bestseller * 4 starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called “profound.” Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls.

A Conceptual and Therapeutic Analysis of Fear

Author : Sergio Starkstein
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319783491
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book A Conceptual and Therapeutic Analysis of Fear written by Sergio Starkstein and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an important gap in the philosophical literature concerning the concept of fear and its remedies, and this book has been designed to examine different concepts of fear that inform its therapy. Structured as a historical-philosophical investigation of the concept of fear, this book is not a purely historical analysis of fear but also provides a broad brushwork rendition of the main concepts of fear as presented by selected philosophers and thinkers, and how they have approached its therapy.

Waiting To Breathe

Author : Vikas Agarwal
Publisher : Advaita LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waiting To Breathe written by Vikas Agarwal and published by Advaita LLC. This book was released on 2024-01-28 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Waiting to Breathe' chronicles the journey of Arian Nazrani, a survivor of an Iraqi chemical attack and a successful tech executive, as he grapples with a moral dilemma within his company. Faced with the unjust firing of employees to boost the stock price and reward executives, Arian struggles to balance between his personal values and demands of his position. This conflict coincides with a personal tragedy, propelling Arian into a profound journey of self-discovery. As Arian stares into the Jungian abyss, he is guided by his uncle who himself is seeking redemption from his past actions by trying to save his teenage sweetheart from fundamentalist militants in Syria. Arian's quest takes him from American corporate boardrooms to Mecca and Iraqi Kurdistan, in search of his true identity. The transformative experience strips away the veil of illusion, leading Arian towards recovery and renewed purpose. 'Waiting to Breathe' is not just a story; it's a reflection of the contemporary corporate landscape and the human search for meaning in life's ever-changing currents. It resonates with readers seeking authenticity, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the human condition.