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Blessed Among All Women
Women Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time
by Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2007 by Crossroad
ISBN-13: 978-0-8245-2439-5, ISBN: 0-8245-2439-X

"Winner of three Catholic Press Awards. The best-selling author of "All Saints" presents this new collection of devotional sketches on history s greatest women. From Joan of Arc to Anne Frank to Mary Magdalene, Ellsberg offers insights into the lives of women that inspire us.""






All Saints
Daily Reflections on Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time
by Robert Ellsberg, Karen Palmer
Paperback, 608 Pages, Published 1997 by The Crossroad Publishing Company
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-8245-1679-6, ISBN: 0-8245-1679-6

"In 1950's New Orleans, a recent parolee debates going home, and a white nurse who had a child with a black man contemplates raising her son in a white world. Karen Palmer's debut novel describes in heart-wrenching detail the spiritual centers of people and the critical epiphanies that determine destiny. Regional author appearances."






A Living Gospel
Reading God's Story in Holy Lives
by Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2019 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-62698-325-0, ISBN: 1-62698-325-9

"In his latest work, Robert Ellsberg, author of many acclaimed works on the saints, looks on the "living gospel" that is written in human lives. From biographical reflections on traditional saints and spiritual masters (including Dorothy Day, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Flannery O'Connor, and Oscar Romero), he reflects on what it means to read the spiritual text that is written in such lives. From that, we learn to read our own lives in ..."






The Franciscan Saints
by Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2017 by Franciscan Media
ISBN-13: 978-1-63253-194-0, ISBN: 1-63253-194-1

"Reading Robert Ellsberg’s profiles of holy men and women is like throwing open a window in a stuffy old church and taking in great gulps of fresh air. Henri Nouwen has described his writing as “evocative without being pious.” He broadens the traditional vision of sanctity and calls modern readers of all stripes to claim their potential for moral and spiritual growth, courage and action. By choosing relevant models and contemporary heroe ..."






The Saints' Guide to Happiness(Reprint)
Practical Lessons in the Life of the Spirit
by Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2005 by Image
ISBN-13: 978-0-385-51566-5, ISBN: 0-385-51566-9

"“What is happiness and how can I find it?” may be one of the most frequently asked questions there is. Perhaps that’s because it is so hard to experience lasting happiness.In The Saints’ Guide to Happiness, Robert Ellsberg suggests that some of the best people to show us are holy men and women throughout history—from St. Augustine to Flannery O’Connor, Thomas Merton to St. Theresa of Avila and Mother Theresa.These people weren’t saints ..."






Dorothy Day
Selected Writings; By Little and by Little
by Robert Ellsberg, Dorothy Day
Paperback, 371 Pages, Published 2005 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-581-1, ISBN: 1-57075-581-7

"2005 marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the death of Dorothy Day (1897-1980) - co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, and one of the most challenging and inspiring figures of recent history. In her lifelong option for the poor and her unstinting devotion to active nonviolence, Day fashioned a new face for the gospel in our time. In 2000 the Vatican recognized her cause for canonization, and she was officially termed 'Servant of ..."






Thich Nhat Hanh(1st Edition)
Essential Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)
by Robert Ellsberg, Thich Nhat Hanh, Annabel Laity, Nhá̂t Hạnh, T. Hoanh, A. Laity
Paperback, 163 Pages, Published 2001 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-370-1, ISBN: 1-57075-370-9

"Considering the huge number of books that beloved Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh has put out, we really need a "best of" collection. Here we have it, in Thich Nhat Hanh: Essential Writings, which brings together snippets from Nhat Hanh's poetry, his Christian-Buddhist dialogues, his introductions to Buddhist sutras, and of course, his own well-spoken takes on core Buddhist ideas. If there is one word that sums up Nhat Hahn's Budd ..."






Modern Spiritual Masters(8th Edition)
Writings on Contemplation and Compassion
by Robert Ellsberg, Henri Nouwen, Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa, Thea Bowman, Thomas Merton, Oscar Romero, Mohandas Gandhi, Madeleine Delbrêl
Paperback, 183 Pages, Published 2008 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-788-4, ISBN: 1-57075-788-7

"This anthology highlights the lives and teachings of a dozen modern spiritual masters, each of whom embodied a form of engaged spirituality????????????????????????????????????????????????attuned both to God and the needs of a wounded world. Balancing contemplation and action, the mystical and the political, prayer and compassion, these figures--including some of the world's best-known spiritual teachers?????????????????????????????????? ..."






Dorothy Day, Selected Writings(Reprint)
By Little and by Little
by Dorothy Day, Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 371 Pages, Published 1992 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88344-802-1, ISBN: 0-88344-802-5

"Winner of the Christopher Award, this collection highlights the work and vision of a challenging and inspiring religious figure of recent history -- a woman whose tireless efforts to live Christ's gospel among the poor gave her unparalleled insights into the meaning of the over-used term "social justice".Jim ForestThere is no better introduction to (the writings of) Dorothy Day or any book that better reflects the wide borders of her in ..."






What I Am Living for
Lessons from the Life and Writings of Thomas Merton
by Robert Ellsberg, Kaya Oakes, Daniel P. Horan, James Martin, Jon M. Sweeney, Fr Robert Barron, Sylvia Boorstein, Gregory K. Hillis, Pico Iyer, Sue Monk Kidd
Paperback, 197 Pages, Published 2018 by Ave Maria Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-59471-741-3, ISBN: 1-59471-741-9

""If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair, but ask me what I am living for, in detail, and ask me what I think is keeping me from living fully for the thing I want to live for."--Thomas Merton Some of today's most popular spiritual writers--including Rev. James Martin, S.J.; Bishop Robert Barron; Robert Ellsberg; Rev. Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M.; and Kaya Oakes--explore the meaning of ..."






Gandhi on Christianity(1st Edition)
by Robert Ellsberg, Mahatma Gandhimahatma Gandhi
Paperback, 117 Pages, Published 1991 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88344-756-7, ISBN: 0-88344-756-8

"Gandhi is widely revered as one of the great moral prophets of the twentieth century. This book focuses on a less well-known area of his interest: his engagement with Jesus and Christianity. As a faithful Hindu, he was unwilling to accept Christian dogma, but in Jesus he recognized and revered one of history's great prophets of nonviolence."






Dorothy Day Selected Writings(1st Edition)
By Little and by Little
by Robert Ellsberg, Dorothy Day
Paperback, 416 Pages, Published 2005 by Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
ISBN-13: 978-0-232-52608-0, ISBN: 0-232-52608-7

"In 2000 the Vatican recognized her cause for canonization, and she was officially termed ‘Servant of God.’ Dorothy Day: Selected Writings is recognized as the essential and authoritative guide to her life and work."






Catholics(Updated)
(Loyola Classics)
by Brian Moore, Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2006 by Loyola Classics
ISBN-13: 978-0-8294-2333-4, ISBN: 0-8294-2333-8

"“The story is told with . . . superb grace and wit.”—The New Yorker “If reading it upsets you, do not be surprised. . . . Moore has eliminated our standard escapes from God—a secularized Kingdom or a romanticized past.”—America“A neat and striking story.”—Times Literary Supplement In the not-too-distant future, the Fourth Vatican Council has abolished private confession, clerical dress, and the Latin Mass, and opened discussions ab ..."






Charles de Foucauld(1st Edition)
(Modern Spiritual Masters): Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series)
by Robert Ellsberg, Charles De Foucauld
Paperback, 127 Pages, Published 2005 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-244-5, ISBN: 1-57075-244-3

"Charles DeFoucauld, part of the Orbis Modern Spiritual Masters Series, collects notebook and journal writings by the French soldier, explorer, monk, and hermit who lived among Muslims in Algeria in the early part of the 20th century. His ministry later inspired the founding of the Little Brothers and the Little Sisters of Jesus, which have made him an extremely influential figure for many Catholics around the world. The mandate of ..."






A Stranger and You Welcomed Me
A Call to Mercy and Solidarity With Migrants and Refugees
by Pope Francis, Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2018 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-62698-303-8, ISBN: 1-62698-303-8

""Solidarity, this word that frightens the developed world. People try to avoid saying it. Solidarity to them is almost a bad word. But it is our word!"--Pope FrancisThe plight of migrants and refugees has been a constant and urgent priority for Pope Francis. On his first trip outside of Rome to the Island of Lampedusa, a waystation for refugees in the Mediterranean, he spoke of the many who have drowned: "We are a society which has forg ..."






The Courage to Be Happy
The Pope Speaks to the Youth of the World
by Pope Francis, Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2018 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-62698-272-7, ISBN: 1-62698-272-4

"Nowhere does Pope Francis's exuberance and outgoing personality seem to come more alive than in the company of young people. That vitality, tenderness, and love is on display in this comprehensive collection of his talks with young people around the world. Constantly he exhorts his "dear young people" to "have a deep spirit," "to dream of great things," to have "the courage to be happy." His encouragement also comes with a challenge: "G ..."






Todos los Santos
Reflexiones Diarias Sobre Santos, Profetas y Testigos de Nuestro Tiempo (Spanish Edition)
by Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 624 Pages, Published 2001 by The Crossroad Publishing Company
ISBN-13: 978-0-8245-1911-7, ISBN: 0-8245-1911-6

"The Spanish version of the praised and best-selling daily reader All Saints presents short, comprehensive biographies of 365 saints and spiritual masters from Christianity and other faith traditions, including Mary Magdalene, Therese of Lisieux, Thomas Aquinas, Mother Teresa, Moses, Martin Luther, and Gandhi."






Flannery O'Connor(Updated)
Spiritual Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series.)
by Flannery O'connor, Robert Ellsberg, Richard Giannone
Paperback, 173 Pages, Published 2003 by Orbis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-470-8, ISBN: 1-57075-470-5

"Flannery O Connor (1925-1964) is widely regarded as one of the great American writers of the twentieth century. Only in 1979, however, with the publication of her collected letters, could the public fully see the depth of her personal faith and her wisdom as a spiritual guide. Drawing from all her work this anthology highlights as never before O Connor s distinctive voice as a spiritual writer, covering such topics as Christian Realism, ..."






By Little & By Little
The Selected Writings of Dorothy Day
by Dorothy Day, Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 371 Pages, Published 1983 by Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN-13: 978-0-394-71432-5, ISBN: 0-394-71432-6

"" The present volume is a selection of Dorothy Day's published work, spanning a period of over fifty years."






Blessed Among All Women(1st Edition)
Women Saints, Prophets, and Witnesses for Our Time
by Robert Ellsberg
Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2006 by Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd
Import
ISBN-13: 978-0-232-52675-2, ISBN: 0-232-52675-3

"From the best-selling author of The Saints’ Guide To Happiness comes this new collection of devotional meditations, which reaches beyond the official saints to recall the lives of women throughout history whose faithfulness, selflessness ..."



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