Illumine My Heart is a collection of prayers from the sacred writings of the Bahai Faith. The prayers included here will assist spiritual seekers to walk a spiritual path with practical feet, and to navigate the ups and downs of life with comfort and assurance. There are prayers that deal with the tests and difficulties we face in everyday life, prayers for healing and bereavement, prayers we can say for loved ones that have passed away, prayers for families and marriage, for young children, ...

Prophet's Daughter is the first full-length biography of one of the greatest women in world religious history. Her towering spiritual strength offers readers an unrivaled model of sacrifice and service to one's faith. Born in Tehran, Bahiyyih Khanum (1846-1932) was the daughter of Baha'u'llah (1817-1892), Prophet and Founder of the Bahai religion. Because Baha'u'llah's teachings were seen in His homeland as a heretical threat to the established order, He and His immediate family and a small g...

In the Colorado mountain town of Glenwood Springs not far from Aspen artist/photographer Gwyn Sanders discovers a cryptic letter her sister Kelly left behind. The victim of a deadly hit and run Kelly reveals she was sexually involved with her sisters boyfriend and is scared for her life. Both Gwyn and her remaining sister Linda have since married their boyfriends so either of their husbands could be guilty of murder. The sisters received a large inheritance before meeting these men and kno...

Compares Teresa's approach to prayer with the ancient tradition of Lectio.St. Teresa of Jesus is the Church's great teacher of prayer, and lectio divina, the ancient Christian approach to praying over the Scriptures, is among the Church's most venerable prayer methods. In this booklet, noted Carmelite retreat director Sam Anthony Morello shows how the tradition of lectio can assist us in following the Teresian way of prayer, and how in turn Teresa's insights and attitudes can enric...

Illumine My Spirit is a collection of prayers from the sacred writings of the Bahai Faith. The prayers and mediations included here speak specifically to the qualities and concerns of women in a way seldom seen in religious texts. Drawn from a wide selection of Bahai texts, they address topics such as the qualities of women, motherhood, the education of children, the loss of loved ones, steadfastness, courage and many other themes. Illumine My Spirit will surely serve as a treasury of comf...

Spirit of Faith: The Oneness of God is a compilation of writings and prayers that will offer hope for a better future—one filled with unity, understanding, and acceptance between all peoples and religions of the world. This collection of sacred scripture demonstrates that we are all part of a single, unfolding, divine creation. The Spirit of Faith series will explore important spiritual topics—such as the unity of humanity, the eternal covenant of God, the promise of world ...

Illumine Our Family is a collection of prayers and meditative passages from the writings of the Bahai Faith that will help any family wishing to incorporate spirituality into their daily lives. The passages included offer guidance and prayers on subjects relevant to any family regardless of their background or current circumstances. Subjects covered include marriage, parents, motherhood, children, love, healing, the loss of a loved one, and more. The book has been put to...

Monsignor Guardini’s book is first and foremost an introduction to prayer, but an introduction produced by a master. He anticipates the problems that will arise at every stage in the spiritual life, and encourages the beginner by showing him what promise is held out in the first steps of prayer, how to persevere and to develop in prayer life. Into this book, Monsignor Guardini has put his most mature thought and the reflections arising from a lifetime’s study of the implications of faith. ...

The Reality of Man is an important new collection of writings from Bahaullah and his appointed successor, Abdul-Baha, on the spiritual nature of human beings. This compilation provides a sample of the Bahai religion's vast teachings on the nature of man, including God's love for humanity; the time in which we live; the purpose of life; our spiritual reality; the nature of the human soul; how human beings develop spiritually; and immortality and life hereafter. Appendixes present B...

Spirit of Faith: The Oneness of Religion is a compilation of writings and prayers that focus on the inherent oneness of all the world’s great religions. Spiritual seekers of all faiths will relish these uplifting passages that underscore the unity of thought that helps us define our place within a single, unfolding, and divine creation. This collection contains writings from Bahaullah, the Bab, and Abdul-Baha. The Spirit of Faith series explores important spiritual topics—such as ...

Spirit of Faith: Life After Death is a compilation of writings and prayers that discuss the topic of death and the transition from this life to the worlds beyond our world. Many writings in the Bahá’í Faith talk about our limited time on this planet and the importance of our conduct while here. It is explained that our actions while living have effects in all of the worlds of God. Similar to previous titles in this series, this collection of sacred scripture can help define our pl...

Spirit of Faith: The Human Soul is a compilation of writings and prayers that focus on the human soul and the qualities of this remarkable and unique aspect of our existence. Spiritual seekers of all faiths will relish these uplifting passages that offer a great deal of insight into the nature and significance of the human soul—a subject that has never been so extensively explored in the religious texts of the past. This collection contains writings from Bahaullah, the Bab, and...