Religiøse og spirituelle personer

An introduction to a priest, bishop, and legal scholar who was a prophetic voice in the fight for equality. Walter Decoster Dennis (1936-2003), suffragan bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York, played a key role in many of the civil rights battles of his time. In this book, historian Rosemary Gooden introduces Dennis and chronicles how his training as a legal scholar informed his ministry. Dennis was deeply involved in many social justice issues that are still with us today, including battles over racial equality, abortion rights, and the legalization of marijuana. As she examines Dennis's often controversial involvement in the public square, Gooden offers reflections on ways that his prophetic vision can still be influential.

"Examines the image networks of St. George in the eastern Mediterranean, revealing how the different portrayals became central to Crusader, East Christian, and Islamic visual cultures"--

"The saints were the original social justice advocates. This stunning collection of contemporary portraits celebrates their diversity and spiritual depth as never before, accompanied by thoughtful reflections from bestselling and influential writers. Over the centuries, the rich diversity and relevance of the saints has been whitewashed, their images portrayed as expressionless, and the lessons of their lives watered down. But artist, writer, and modern iconographer Gracie Morbitzer is painting the truth. The Modern Saints is a celebration of the divergence of ethnicities, ages, abilities, and practices of spiritual pilgrims who transformed the world, and an invitation to connect with historical icons whose lives have astonishing and inspiring relevance for our present-day. Each entry of this striking collection features a contemporary image of the saint, a re-imagining of the space they might hold in society today, and an inspiring prayer to honor each figure. Readers will appreciate each contribution from our current generation's spiritual thought leaders that illuminate the impact and wisdom each historical saint offers us today, the impact and wisdom each historical saint offers us today. Among forty-eight additional spiritual reflections and original paintings, The Modern Saints presents: Fr. James Martin's reflections on the flexibility of St. Ingatius of Loyola to encounter God in everyday life; Tsh Oxenreider's unique appreciation for the endurance of St. Monica with her strong-willed children; Dr. Christena Cleveland's praise for St. Catherine of Alexandria's fight for intersectional justice; Kirby Hoberg's inspiration from the resilience of St. Kateri-the first indigenous American to be canonized-who overcame personal humiliation to cultivate love in her community. With its unique portraits and compelling narrative, this 52-week collection is perfect for devotional reading, as it will move, encourage, and strengthen each reader as they find solidarity and profound belonging within the host of saints"--

I Faderhuset - sekten der ikke ville dø stiller journalist Anne Lea Landsted i samarbejde med tidligere medlem Camilla Louise Johnson skarpt på Faderhusets historie: Hvordan blev kirken til en sekt, og hvordan er det lykkedes den at gemme sig for myndighederne og fortsætte med at rekruttere medlemmer, heriblandt børn helt ned til ni år? I bogen står tidligere medlemmer frem og beretter om hjernevask og manipulation, om tvangsægteskaber, militærtræning og om fysisk og psykisk vold mod både børn og voksne. Mange, der forlader sekten, står uden netværk, uden penge og uden identitet. Sekter lukrerer på vores ønske om at høre til og finde en dybere mening med livet. Hvordan kommer det dertil?

Saints Perpetua and Felicity, a young noblewoman and her slave, were martyred for their faith in A.D. 203, under the emperor Severus. At the time of their arrest, Perpetua had an infant son, and Felicity was pregnant

While the figure of St Benedict looms large in the landscape of saints, it is more on account of his Rule and his order than his person. Yet the life of St Benedict stands second only to the Rule itself in guiding the order throughout the course of history, "for the holy man could not otherwise teach than he himself lived." Therefore, the Little Flowers sets forth the true spirit of the order for all. Filled with stories reminiscent of the great Patriarchs and Apostles, the Little Flowers of St Benedict unveils the heart of one "filled with the spirit of all the just," the heart of one entirely devoted to God. May the present volume stand alongside all other great spiritual biographies in lighting a sure path to holiness.

To danske mystikere – Oversete, men højaktuelle ind i vores tid.Forfatter og teatermand Johannes Anker Larsen (f. 1874) og Emmanuel ”Sunyata” Sørensen (f. 1890), gartner og udnævnt ‘hellig mand’ af den indiske stat, er to danske mystikere, der ikke har gjort meget væsen af sig. I bogen Evighedsblikket trækker Gunhild Lystbæk dem frem i lyset, så mange flere kan stifte bekendtskab med deres visdom. De kaldes begge for mystikere, men hvad vil det egentlig sige? Det forsøger forfatteren at indkredse i denne bog. Begge har de et blik for evighed. Med Anker Larsens ord ser de med evighedsblikket, og evighed er ganske enkelt det, vi alle er, og det, vi kommer fra. Måske overser vi selveste det, vi er, i jagten på den eftertragtede oplysning, som beskrives i flere religiøse og spirituelle sammenhænge, og som ofte gøres til noget sjældent og mystisk. Med udgangspunkt i Gunhild Lystbæks mange års åndelige søgen i forskellige spirituelle miljøer er bogen en erkendelse af hendes rejse ’hjem’ til en enkel og iboende forståelse af evighed, hvor det mystiske afmystificeres. Bogen er bygget op over citater fra de to mystikeres tekster, hvor Gunhild Lystbæk opstiller og nysgerrigt undersøger begreber, som vi finder i filosofi og i religion, men forstået ud fra det levede liv og ikke en teoretisk størrelse. Uden forudgående kendskab til mysticisme kan den læses af enhver, der med et åbent sind holder af at kaste sig ud i det levede liv. Med bogens afdækning af Anker Larsen og Sunyatas betragtninger og deres rent faktisk levede liv er det ganske vist, at livet kan blive enkelt, simpelt, ligetil – og ligefrem ganske berigende.

How Christian Leaders Can Create a Positive Organizational CultureDrawing wisdom from the Bible, contemporary leadership theory, and the insights of over two hundred executive leaders, this book helps leaders invest in their own growth and explore what it takes to faithfully and effectively lead in the context of their team and organization."Irving is masterful at elaborating all the essentials necessary to cultivate leadership that creates environments where people can flourish. A vital guide for leaders at every level."--Tami Heim, president and CEO, Christian Leadership Alliance"An excellent and needed book. I look forward to assigning this book in my own classes on leadership. Highly recommended."--Nathan A. Finn, executive director, Institute for Transformational Leadership, North Greenville University"A practical and theologically grounded guide to the kind of leadership our society so sorely needs."--Katherine Leary Alsdorf, founding director, Redeemer's Center for Faith & Work; former Silicon Valley CEO"Irving has done us all a great service. This resource has the potential to clear the fog of much that distracts us from the priority of healthy organizational leadership."--Matthew J. Hall, provost, Biola University"Whether you are training leaders or establishing a thriving organizational culture, this book is a must-have resource. I highly recommend it."--Jamaal E. Williams, lead pastor, Sojourn Church Midtown; president, Harbor Network; coauthor of In Church as It Is in Heaven: Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture"This book is a gift to anyone ready to lead or live in a healthier organization. Its practical blend of Scripture, research, and firsthand reports from the front lines provides a recipe for leadership effectiveness and organizational success that should be on every leader's menu."--Dondi E. Costin, major general, US Air Force (retired)

Yeshua & Mariams EvangeliumDet Knuste Hjertes Visdom indeholder essensen af den hemmelige lære, som Yeshua (Jesus) Nazaræeren og Mariam (Maria) Magdalene underviste i for totusinde år siden. Gennem tiden er denne lære med jævne mellemrum blevet åbenbaret i brudstykker og i spredte glimt, men med denne bog er der hermed skabt en syntese af den smukke visdom om det hele menneske. Bogen er et resultet af Lars Muhls mangeårige spirituelle studier og erfaringer, en tidløs visdom som taler til det multidimensionelle i ethvert menneske. I en tid, hvor vi som mennesker bliver prøvet på mere end én måde, er det Lars’ erfaring, at det er gennem den smerte, som de fleste af os oplever, og ved at forstå smertens dybere betydning, at vi i virkeligheden bliver givet en enestående mulighed for gennembrud på det spirituelle plan. Som Lars siger: 'Vi er alle potentielle healere, og hvis der er noget, verden har brug for lige nu, er det netop healere.'I 2017-udgave er der kommet et NYT kapitel: 'Til dig, der ønsker at følge Yeshuas og Mariams eksempel'. Kapitlet 'Drengen og Englen' er til gengæld slettet. Derudover er numerologisystemet blevet udvidet med flere forklarende tekster. Endvidere er mestertallene 11, 22 og 33 inkluderet.Generelt er bogen blevet korrigeret enkelte steder, hvor indsigterne er blevet udvidede.Bogen er indbundet i imiteret læder og har nu et format, så man kan have den i lommen.

Protestants should venerate the saints: this shocking claim is at the heart of Great Cloud of Witnesses. Readers will learn creative ways of reading Scripture, how important doctrines developed, and how to live like a monk, even with a job and a family. They will gain appreciation of the saints and saint veneration.

Introduce your children to a wide assortment of saints from the earliest days of the Church up through the 20th century. Learn a bit about each saint, do an activity, and then explore more with the recommended books and videos. Snap it up to begin a fun, and hands-on, study of the saints in 2023!

G.K. Chesterton once remarked that one does not obtain sanity until one reaches sanctity. The saints of long ago had heroic virtue, humility, and great courage. Modern saints, however, had these same characteristics of holiness. Many modern saints offered the supreme witness of their lives, attesting to the truth that, even now, Christ conquers not by the blood of His enemies, but by the blood of His martyrs. The Church holds up saints as examples for the rest of us: if they attained holiness, we can, too.This remarkable book points the way with 21 powerful examples from our own epoch. Each chapter includes a short biography, inspirational words of wisdom, confirmed miracles, and the saint's final resting place.

A brilliant and deeply moving account of the life of a Scottish Catholic priest in the first half of the 20th Century, this novel is small-town epic that is as humorous as it is witty. Bruce Marshall combines the action of a screenplay with the descriptive talents of a novelist, and offers a picture of the challenges, comforts, and even the delights of the religious life.

Anglican church planting veteran Dan Alger shows pastors how the rich traditions of liturgical worship are a gift to the work of starting new churches.

About the BookA COMPREHENSIVELY RESEARCHED BOOK ON THE LIFE AND PHILOSOPHY OF ADI SHANKARACHARYAWhat is Brahman? What is its relationship to Atman? What is an individual's place in the cosmos? Is a personalised god and ritualistic worship the only path to attain moksha? Does caste matter when a human is engaging with the metaphysical world? The answers to these perennial questions sparkle with clarity in this seminal account of a man and a saint, who revived Hinduism and gave to Upanishadic insights a rigorously structured and sublimely appealing philosophy.Jagad Guru Adi Shankaracharya (788-820 CE) was born in Kerala and died in Kedarnath, traversing the length of India in his search for the ultimate truth. In a short life of thirty-two years, Shankaracharya not only revived Hinduism, but also created the organisational structure for its perpetuation through the mathas he established in Sringeri, Dwaraka, Puri and Joshimatha.Adi Shankaracharaya: Hinduism's Greatest Thinker is a meticulously researched and comprehensive account of his life and philosophy. Highly readable, and including a select anthology of Shankaracharya's seminal writing, the book also examines the startling endorsement that contemporary science is giving to his ideas today. A must-read for people across the ideological spectrum, this book reminds readers about the remarkable philosophical underpinning of Hinduism, making it one of the most vibrant religions in the world.About the AuthorPavan K. Varma is a writer-diplomat and was till recently an MP in the Rajya Sabha. He was earlier Advisor to the Chief Minister of Bihar, with the rank of Cabinet Minister. He has been India's Ambassador in several countries, also Director of the Nehru Centre in London, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, and Press Secretary to the President of India. Author of over a dozen successful books, Pavan K. Varma was conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree for his contribution to the fields of diplomacy, literature, culture and aesthetics by the University of Indianapolis in 2005. He was also conferred the Druk Thuksey, Bhutan's highest civilian award, in 2012.