Retreats & Travel
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THE RECOLLECTED HEART
A Guide to Making a Contemplative Weekend Retreat
Amid the chaos of work, family, and the myriad responsibilities that dominate our lives, the need for retreat calls us to solitude, reflection and quiet. Author Philip Zaleski offers his monastic prescription for how to properly and effectively find spiritual refreshment.
The Recollected Heart offers readers all the tools needed to construct a tried and true monastic retreat at home or in a special silent place. Zaleski's book is replete with practical tips on packing, preparing, and spiritual goal-setting. He outlines the timeless pattern of The Rule of St. Benedict and brings us to a renewed sense of self and spiritual wellness.
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SURPRISES AROUND THE BEND
50 Adventurous Walkers
by Richard A. Hasler
Many influential historical figures have been avid walkers, and affirm that walking is a serendipitous experience, resulting in personal transformation. Surprises Around the Bend shares some of their stories, encouraging young and old alike to create their own personal walking programs to experience physical, mental and spiritual renewal. Included are Francis of Assisi, Mother Teresa, Thomas Merton, Martin Luther King, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and many others. Includes simple walking tips, prayers, a guide to prayer walking, and scripture readings. Paperback, 176 pages
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MAKING A HEART FOR GOD
A Week Inside a Catholic Monastery
Meet the monks of GETHSEMANI ABBEY in Kentucky (Thomas Merton's home); listen to reflections on their unique lifestyle and learn to better understand the person who is called to live the monastic way. Includes a guide to monastic sites in North America that receive visitors as well as a detailed glossary. An excellent introduction to monastic spirituality and the perfect preparation for your first retreat. B & W photos.
Hardcover, 197 pages.
Retail Price $21.95
Sale Price $7.95
Save $14.00!
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EVERY PILGRIM'S GUIDE
to Celtic Britain & Ireland
Whether you are planning a pilgrimage or enjoying a spiritual journey without leaving home, you will find a wealth of current information in this compact volume. Introduces the Celtic ideas about pilgrimage and looks at 35 destinations in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Each destination includes a historical outline, references to artifacts and patron saints, devotions and a wealth of practical information such as hours and phones numbers. 16-page color insert as well as line drawings and maps. Paperback, 227 pages.
Suggested Retail Price $15.95
Monastery Greetings Price $14.95
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