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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
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Description
A masterful achievement that ranks with "Brave New World" and "1984", this mesmerizing tale of the terrible aftermath of nuclear war has captivated generations of readers since its first publication in 1959. "Prodigiously imaginative, richly comic, terrifyingly grim".--"Chicago Tribune."
Author
Publisher
Ave Maria Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils gives parents, pastors, and youth leaders the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in, make a difference, and be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis.
Roy Petitfils knows what it's like to be an addicted, depressed teenager, filled with self-loathing and desperate for help. He describes himself at high school graduation as by far the largest person in his hometown...
68) Angels & demons
Author
Series
Robert Langdon novels volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 23
Language
English
Formats
Description
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to Switzerland when the dead body of a physicist turns up bearing the distinguishing mark of the ancient brotherhood of the "Illuminati." Soon, Langdon suspects this mysterious cult is determined to destroy Catholicism with an unimaginably powerful new weapon.
69) Seed of doubt
Author
Series
Father Dowling mysteries volume 16
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Sheed & Ward
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The Great Mysteries responds with passion and skill to the growing concerns of spiritual seekers and teachers of the Catholic faith. In radical, refreshing fashion, Greeley explores 12 essential questions of faith and grounds them in human experience. With the skill of a master storyteller and the passion of a deep believer, Greeley contemplates questions at the heart of human life-is there any purpose in my life? Are there any grounds for hope? Why...
Author
Publisher
Gramercy Books
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Mother Teresa's work for--and among--the poor has become the yardstick by which the entire world measures compassion, generosity, and selflessness. Her words and actions have inspired millions of people from every race and religion and country to help the poor and needy, a legacy that is her gift to all mankind for generations to come. From 1950, when she founded the order of Missionaries of Charity, to winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, to her...
Author
Publisher
Worthy Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Life can be hard, but no matter what challenges you are facing, Pope Francis wants you to know you were created by God for this moment. There is always a way to find joy and to celebrate the wonder of the life we have been given. In this brand-new book, Pope Francis offers fifteen mindsets that allow readers to find hope and meaning in every circumstance. He encourages us to defend and protect the light that shines in us, to believe in the beautiful,...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd for his book, Pope Francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other ideas ��� reconciliation, the closeness of God ��� that comprise the heart of his papacy. Written in conversation with Vatican expert and La Stampa journalist Andrea Tornielli, it is directed at everyone, inside or outside of the Catholic Church,...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Pope Francis met with French reporter and sociologist Dominique Wolton for [a] ... series of ... twelve conversations, open dialogues revolving around the political, cultural, and religious issues dominating communication and conflict around the world"--Jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Liturgical Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Formation of the Heart is a resource for individuals who are seeking to grow in the faith using the practical resources of the Christian tradition and offers guidance for groups in schools or parishes who are engaged in formation programs"--
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Perhaps the most beloved saint in any faith, St. Francis of Assisi's humility and love of nature are excellent models for a spiritual life. Talbot, a Franciscan and musician living in a monastic-style community in the Ozarks, compares and contrasts his journey to Christianity with that of St. Francis. His approach to the religious life is, as was Francis', a refreshing answer to those who mistake faith for hate. Talbot's early Christian life in the...