Thomas Merton An Introduction to His Life, Teachings, and Practices (Paperback) by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, Published 2021 by St Martin's Press 2021-06-21 ISBN-13: 978-1-250-25048-3, ISBN: 1-250-25048-X
Nicholas Black Elk Medicine Man, Catechist, Saint (People of God) by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2020 by Liturgical Press, United States ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-4416-4, ISBN: 0-8146-4416-3
"Archambault, Thiel, and Vecsey, The Crossing of Two Roads, 134. 10.
Archambault, Thiel, and Vecsey, The Crossing of Two Roads, 135. 11. Translated
and quoted in “Black Elk's Legacy,” Mark Thiel, Whispering Wind, issue 258, 37,
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"Margaret — The Pope's Cat — is back! Illustrated in full color. Bang! Slam! Boom! Loud sounds in St. Peter's Square had been going on for nearly an hour already. Margaret was annoyed, because as you may know, cats like to sleep. A lot. The apartment where Margaret lives with the Pope, ever since he adopted her off the streets of Rome, looks out onto St. Peter’s Square. And the noises down there kept waking Margaret up. She rolled over, ..."
"In The Holy Fool's Prayer Book, St. Francis scholar and admirer Jon Sweeney encourages us to be fools for Christ and provides some resources by which to do it, setting out a plan whereby his readers can let their words and actions run counter to what society expects, because in so doing, they might be most faithfully living the Gospel. Readers will encounter stories from the lives of Francis and Juniper, passages from the Gospels, the ..."
Before Margaret Met the Pope A Conclave Story (The Pope's Cat) by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, Published 2021 by Paraclete Press ISBN-13: 978-1-64060-502-2, ISBN: 1-64060-502-9
Phyllis Tickle by JonM. Sweeney Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2018 by Church Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-8192-3299-1, ISBN: 0-8192-3299-8
"- Authorized text, initiated with Phyllis Tickle's active involvement - Covers the full range of her life and work By the time of her death in 2015, Phyllis Tickle was one of the most beloved and respected figures in American religious life, and her writing offers a unique combination of the down-to-earth, deep spirituality, and scholarship. In this comprehensive new volume, Jon Sweeney, official biographer of Tickle's literary estate, ..."
"“A heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch.” –Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent, The Tablet "I give it one million stars!" —Luca, Mrs. Gilman's class, St. Margaret Mary School (Omaha, NE) Meet Margaret — the Pope's cat — in the very first book in this best-selling series by Jon M. Sweeney! This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how she’s adopted by the Pope, and then “rules” the Vat ..."
James Martin, SJ In the Company of Jesus (People of God) by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2020 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-4417-1, ISBN: 0-8146-4417-1
"Fr. James Martin, SJ, is one of the most recognized Catholic priests in the United States. His book My Life with the Saints introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to many saintly heroes. More recently, Building a Bridge called the Catholic Church to more respect and compassion for the LGBT Community—and made Martin not only a friend to LGBT people but a lightning rod for some “traditionalist” Roman Catholics. His articulate and win ..."
Inventing Hell Dante, the Bible and Eternal Torment by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2014 by Jericho Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4555-8224-2, ISBN: 1-4555-8224-7
When Saint Francis Saved the Church How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a Spiritual Vision for the Ages by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2015 by Ave Maria Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59471-646-1, ISBN: 1-59471-646-3
3,000 Miles to Jesus Pilgrimage as a Way of Life for Spiritual Seekers (Paperback) by Lisa Deam; JonM. Sweeney Published by Broadleaf Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5064-6163-2, ISBN: 1-5064-6163-8
"Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) was a priest, a mystic, and nearly a heretic (he died before the Church court's verdict). In the 20th century, the Roman Catholic Church rehabilitated him and the late Pope John Paul II spoke of his work with fondness.However, what makes him of particular interest is the fact that he has influenced a wide range of spiritual teachers and mystics both inside and outside the Christian tradition. Erich Fromm, Eck ..."
The Complete Francis of Assisi His Life, The Complete Writings, and The Little Flowers (Paraclete Giants) by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 416 Pages, Published 2015 by Paraclete Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61261-688-9, ISBN: 1-61261-688-7
"There are many editions of the writings of St. Francis, and biographies about him, but here in one volume are both, plus the complete text of the late medieval work, The Little Flowers, which did more to establish the legend of the man than any other work. This "Paraclete Giants" edition includes the complete Road to Assisi, Paul Sabatier's ground-breaking and foundational biography of the saint, first published in French in 1894 and re ..."
Teresa of Calcutta Dark Night, Active Love (People of God) by Sweeney, JonM. Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2022 by Liturgical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-6615-9, ISBN: 0-8146-6615-9
Francis and Clare A True Story by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2014 by Paraclete Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61261-454-0, ISBN: 1-61261-454-X
Light in the Dark Ages The Friendship of Francis and Clare of Assisi by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 204 Pages, Published 2007 by Paraclete Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55725-476-4, ISBN: 1-55725-476-1
The Lure of Saints(6th Edition) A Protestant Experience of Catholic Tradition by JonM. Sweeney Paperback, 237 Pages, Published 2006 by Paraclete Pr ISBN-13: 978-1-55725-506-8, ISBN: 1-55725-506-7
Born Again and Again Surprising Gifts of a Fundamentalist Childhood by JonM. Sweeney Hardcover, 173 Pages, Published 2005 by Paraclete Press (Ma) ISBN-13: 978-1-55725-431-3, ISBN: 1-55725-431-1
Age of the Spirit, The(1st Edition) How the Ghost of an Ancient Controversy Is Shaping the Church by Phyllis Tickle, JonM. Sweeney Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2014 by Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-1480-2, ISBN: 0-8010-1480-8
My Life in Seventeen Books A Literary Memoir by JonM. Sweeney 131 Pages, Published 2024 by Monkfish Book Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-958972-32-8, ISBN: 1-958972-32-0
"... unnoticed, yet, writing must be one of the most inconspicuous forms of public life. CHAPTER 6 Monica How Furlong'stoRuin Thomasa Honeymoon Merton And I. “The Berry Farm,” watercolor by Kristin Searfoss (a friend. in the car with me that day)"