Love Which Heals: A Service of grieving and gratitude for those who have been recently bereft. John Bell & the Wild Goose Resource Group. $10.95
The Midwife's Story. Meditations for Advent Times by Nancy Reeves. A book for Advent, at the birth of a baby, or other times of change. Hardcover $18.00
The Wound of Knowledge: Christian Spirituality from the New Testament to St John of the Cross by Rowan Williams. An introduction to the many ways the Christian idea of wholeness has been expressed by the classical Chrisian writers/saints. (Originally published in 1990)
Prayers to Share Year C by David Sparks. Responsive prayers for each Sunday of the year beginning Advent this year. $26.95
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Jean-Yves Leloup. Foreword by Jacob Needleman. A commentary on the Gospel of Mary as found in the Gnostic gospels of Philip, Thomas, Peter, and Bartholomew. $23.95
Circle of Prayer: Prayers and Blessings in the Celtic Tradition. $18.95
PRACTICAL MYSTICISM: A Little Book for Normal People by Evelyn Underhill. $20.00 A new edition of this classic work which puts an often esoteric subject onto a practical footing. Also includes ABBA: Reflections on the Lord's Prayer.
EVELYN UNDERHILL: Essential Writings. $24.95-an ideal introduction to those who are acquainted with or seeking to know her her wit and wisdom.
For the specialist reader THE ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM: Texts from the Patristic Era ($37.95) by Olivier Clement.
THE CROSS IN OUR CONTEXT: Jesus and the Suffering World by Douglas John Hall.$27.50. Theological reflection from a leading Canadian theologian. It is a digest of his trilogy and lays out concisely his theology of the cross.
A YEAR'S WORTH OF CHILDREN'S CHURCH . $31.99 Stories, games, and crafts organized by biblical themes and lasting 25-30 minutes.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL OF JOHN by Raymond Brown. $45.00 Edited by Francis Moloney. Nearly completed when he died in 1998, this is a revision of his two volume commentary.
STONE'S THROW: The Enduring Nature of Myth by Ross Laird. $34.99. The Vancouver author of Grain of Truth hikes in the coastal mountains and writes about the power of mythic stone.
MISSING
SARAH: A Vancouver woman Remembers
Her Vanished Sister by Maggie de Vries. $36.00. Maggie de
Vries'
sister was one of Vancouver's so-called "missing women". This painful
story
gives the reader a chance to get to know her.
Walking a Literary Labyrinth: A Spirituality of Reading by Nancy Malone. ($27.00) Malone's book is a quiet reflection on the powerful relationship between books and readers and how books enlarge our sense of who we are. Carol Shield's books certainly did , didn't they? (We have Unless/Dropped Threads 2/ Jane Austen biography by Carol Shields on hand )
Prayers to the God of My Life. Psalms for Morning and Evening by Lisa Belcher Hamilton. The author knows the healing power of the psalms and has written a book to help pray them daily, morning and evening. $27.95
MYSTICISM
Early
Christian Mystics: The Divine Vision
of the Spiritual Masters by Bernard McGinn. Twelve figures from
the
Christian mystical tradition up to the year 1200 including Hildegarde,
John Cassian, Origen, John the Scot. This is a good
and
manageable introduction to the foundations of Christian mysticism by
one
of the leading authors on the subject. $26.95
The Mystery of Love by Marc Gafni. Drawing
on the wisdom of the Hebrew mystics, Gafni reframes our understanding
of
the erotic and the sensual that invites us to live with ethically and
lovingly
in all facets of our lives. Gafni is involved in bringing the ancient
wisdom
of the Hebrew mystics to our time. Their promise he says is "there is a
better way to live". $39.50
GOD'S SECRETARIES: THE MAKING OF THE KING JAMES BIBLE by Adam Nicolson. A dramatic account of the ambition of the first Stuart king and the scholars who laboured for seven years to create what some consider the greatest work of English prose ever written. $38.95
Paths to Prayer: Finding Your Own Way to the Presence of God by Patricia Brown. A whole person approach to prayer drawn from the riches and diversity of the Christian tradition. $30.95
The Desert Pilgrim: En route to mysticism and miracles by Mary Swander. A memoir of a journey from suffering to self discovery. It is a meditation on the journey to faith and believing in miracles. $37.50
With Burning Hearts: A Meditation on the Eucharistic Life by Henri Nouwen. A new gift edition of a classic Nouwen book. $26.95
Rumours of Another World: What on earth are we missing? by Philip Yancey. An invitation to skeptics to consider the possibility of the unseen, supernatural beauty and purpose coexisting with the visible world. $29.99
Language of the Heart: How to Read the Bible. A User's Guide for Catholics by Noel Cooper. An accessible introduction to what for many is an overwhelming project: to become familiar with the literature and theology of the Bible. $29.95
Vinyl Cafe Diaries by Stuart McLean. Canada's favourite storyteller takes us into the deepest recesses of The Vinyl Cafe record store. 20% off $34.00.
The Human Right to Peace by Douglas Roche. A tireless Canadian activist for peace and disarmament shares his conviction that the peoples of Earth have a sacred right to peace. $24.95
Ways of the Wilderness: A Personal Journey through religion and literature by Anne McPherson. A guide through narratives from the Bible and modern Canadian fiction on the theme of wilderness. $24.95
Christmas Treasures: A Collection of Congregational Resources for Advent/Christmas. An anthology of season worship, drama, and children's resources from a variety of denominations. $40.95
THE HEART OR CHRISTIANITY: Rediscovering a Life of Faith, by Marcus Borg. Here's what some reviewers have said: "With great clarity and pastoral genius, Marcus Borg offers questioning Christians a way to keep the faith without shutting down the search for truth". Barbara Brown Taylor. "This book will be a great gift to those who have so much to unlearn in and about the church. It will, morover, nourish new Christians who are moving beyond popular caricatures of faith, inviting them to the real stuff" (Walter Brueggemann) Hardcover $34.95.
Keeping Holy Time: Studying the Revised Common Lectionary Year C. A bible study suitable for adults and older teens based on the lectionary. $25.99
Fingerpainting on the Moon: Writing and Creativity as a Path to Freedom by Peter Levitt. "We were born to create; it is our birthright" Levitt shares his three decades of teaching to help readers express themselves in writing, music, painting or just being alive. This book has garnered a lot of praise in Vancouver. $32.00
The Lived Experience of Group Spiritual Direction. Edited by Rose Mary Dougherty. Foreword by Tilden Edwards.$26.95 Accounts of participants and facilitators experiences of small groups of pray-ers. The author's previous book was Group Spiritual Direction.
The Lord is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-Third Psalm by Harold Kushner. Practical spirituality gleaned from the most well-loved psalm. $29.95
Transforming Suffering: Reflections on Finding Peace in Troubled Times. Contributors include Pope John Paul, Thomas Keating, the Dalai Lama. The book emerged from a gathering of Christian and Buddhist monks at Gethsemani Abbey in April 2002. $21.00
STATIONS OF THE BANQUET by Cathy Campbell has been launched into the world with pizzazz and panache. It's a superb book for parish study groups or individual nurture and challenge.LEARNING TO DANCE by Michael Mayne. Explores the borderland between faith and contemporary living by weaving poetry, science and spirituality. $24.95
ENCOUNTERING GOD: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras by Diana Eck. A new edition of book which explores the world of diverse spirituality. $31.95
CHRISTIANS TALK ABOUT BUDDHIST MEDITATION, BUDDHISTS TALK ABOUT CHRISTIAN PRAYER. Edited by Rita Gross. Four practitioners from each tradition describe their relationship to the religious leader of the other tradition. $34.95
JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS. HEALING BODY, MIND, AND SOUL by Thomas Maddix and Ian Soles. A Roman Catholic brother and a massage therapist bring their perspectives to the interconnectedess of body, mind, and soul. $16.95
GROWING UP WITH GOD: Using Stories to Explore a Child's Faith and Life by Nancy Cocks. Nancy shares her passion for storytelling as a way of helping children trust that God is at the centre of their lives. $19.95.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT NURTURE THE SPIRIT. Choosing and Using the Best by Louise Margaret Granahan. Looks at 450 of the best books (and some videos) for children of all ages which deal with biblical stories and themes, social concerns, and history
THE HEART OF HENRI NOUWEN: His Words of Blessing. Edited by Rebecca Laird & Michael Christensen. Nouwen's legacy continues to unfold. The editors offer their own insight of their friend and select what they feel is the heart of his life and writing. $29.95
LEARNING TO FALL: The Blessings of an Imperfect Life by Philip Simmons. Just 35 when he learned he had ALS, Simmons chose to embrace his terminal illness as a beginning, not as as ending. Now in paperback. $19.95.
JESUS AND NONVIOLENCE: A Third Way by Walter Wink. A concise presentation of Wink's thinking about the necessity of the Christian nonviolent tradition. $9.95
ENCOUNTERING GOD: A Spiritual Journey from Bozean to Banaras by Diana Eck. The 10th anniversary edition of this important book which shows why dialogue with people of other faiths is crucial in our interdependent world. $31.95
WHAT DYING PEOPLE WANT: Practical Wisdom for the End of Life by David Kuhl. The Vancouver physician's bestselling book now in paperback. $22.00
SEND MY ROOTS RAIN: A Spirituality of Justice and Mercy by Megan McKenna. Contemporary parables by a well known storyteller and teacher. This is a sort of "best of" Megan McKenna from previously published writings.A great introduction for those unfamiliar with her. $32.95
Starting Out in the Afternoon. A Mid-Life Journey into Wild Land by Jill Frayne. A mid-life pilgrimage in nature - much of it in northern BC and the Yukon. A personal favourite. Now in paperback. $18.95.
The Rhythm of God's Grace: Uncovering orning and Evening Hours of Prayer by Arthur Boers. An invitation to reclaim the ancient tradition of the church. This book gives the background to a daily office and includes a list of resources-many of which can of course be purchased at Vine & Fig! e.g. The Work of God (Benedictine daily prayer in a 2 week cycle); Celebrating Common Prayer by the Society of St. Francis (revised edition highlighted in mylast email newsletter); An Everyday Book of Hours and A Seasonal Book of Hours by Wm Storey; Celtic Benediction and Sounds of the Eternal by Philip Newell.
Small
Wonder. Essays by Barbara
Kingsolver. "An extended love song to the world we still have".
Now
in paperback. $19.95.
WHAT DYING PEOPLE WANT by David Kuhl, MD. Very helpful for anyone journeying with someone who is dying and for each of us to help us face our own death. This wise and compassionate book by Vancouver palliative care physician David Kuhl is an easy read because the people who are dying are talking with us. A major contribution to a culture which finds talking about death so difficult.
STARTING OUT IN THE AFTERNOON by Jill Frayne. A memoir about a mid-life adventure in northern BC and Hadai Gwaii. Fine writing , seeringly honest, often funny.
I'D SAY YES, GOD, IF I KNEW WHAT YOU WANTED by Nancy Reeves. This book on spiritual discernment by Victoria writer/counsellor/speaker Reeves has made the subject of discernment reach a wider audience than previous books. Again, the personal stories make it highly readable.
THE COSMIC DANCE . An Invitation to Experience Our Oneness by Joyce Rupp. An irresistable book - beauty in form and content. Joyce is a gifted writer of prose and poetry who shares the movement of her own spiritual life generously.
EVOLUTIONARY FAITH by Diarmuid O'Murchu. While it is possible to quibble with a lot of the details of O'Murchu's views, he expands the boundaries of theology and spirituality.
ISLAM A Short History by Karen Armstrong. A packed little book that helps in the bridge building endeavour.
READING THE BIBLE AGAIN for the FIRST TIME. Taking the Bible Seriously but Not Literally by Marcus Borg. The paperback edition of this sensible, accessible book came out in 2002.
CONSTANTINE'S SWORD: THE CHURCH AND THE JEWS by James Carroll. An award winner by a novelist and cultural critic.
Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver. Even though (or especially since) she is an American and writes from that point of view, she has important things to say about care for the earth, stewardship, and living simply. She writes well, and along with her husband who collaborates on some chapters, is knowledgeable concerning scientific aspects of her subject.
Writing In The Dust by Archbishop Rowan Williams. After all the thousands of words written on 9/11, these are some of the finest and most thought provoking as they ask as many questions as they answer. Quiet contemplative wisdom to help us take a stand.
The #1 Canadian poet,mystic, philosopher, nature contemplative is Tim Lilburn. Totally original. He has a new book of essays just out called Thinking and Singing: Poetry and the Practice of Philosophy.
Critical Injuries by Joan Barfoot. The lives of a middle-aged woman and a teenage boy collide in a moment of crisis and the story is how they and their families are changed forever. It's also about the slow journey to forgiveness.
Corrections, by young American writer Jonanthan Frazen. A National Book award winner and US best seller. It is a very good book which is about family breakdown in an age of easy fixes. It is hilarious, tragic and ironic, written with a unique flair and phrasing.
Miss Garnet's Angel - Salley Vickers - holds together a delight in the city of Venice with the story of the transformation of a retired, narrow English school-marm as she is beguiled by the archangel Raphael, and the story of Tobias and Tobit.
A Song for Nettie Johnson, by Gloria Sawai. The 2002 Governor General's award for fiction winner. .
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship Marriage by Alice Munro. The brilliant writer's latest collection in paperback. $22.00
The Jade Peony by Wayson Choy, a novel about growing up in Vancouver's Chinatown. $22.95
The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, by Wayne Johston. Justin Trudeau's pick for the next Canada Reads on CBC Radio (April 03). It's an engaging read based on Joey Smallwood. $21.00
Clara Callen by Richard B. Wright. An award winning epistolary novel captures the Depression era through two sisters. Paperback $21.95
Our Lady of the Lost and Found by Diane Schoemperlen. A funny novel based on a visit by the Virgin Mary wearing Nikes. $18.95
Sweeter Than All the World by Rudy Wiebe. A saga of the Mennonite people. $21.00 (Rudy Wiebe will be in Vancouver June 4th, 2003 sponsored by the Thomas Merton Society of Canada; www.merton.ca)
The Russlander, by Sandra Burdsell. The story of how Katya and her family came to Canada. A lot of critical notice for this novel as well. $21.00
A Multitude of Sins, by Richard Ford. A great collection of contemporary short stories by an great Southern US writer. $19.95.
LEARNING TO PRAY: A Practical Guide to Faith and Inspiration is an aesthetically pleasing book as well as having sound content. It was $23.95 and is now ONLY $5.99. The first 50 copies sold out in less than two weeks. A gift idea if you're still looking and also a possibility for study groups - Lent?
The Art of Soul: The Artist's Guide to Spirituality by Regina Coupar. Through ten art experiences artist Coupar explores such themes as light, colour, perspective and balance relating them to spiritual development. This looks like a worthwhile book. The author is an artist, teacher, and poet from Nova Scotia. $27.95
Best Spiritual Writing 2002. Includes essays by Wendell Berry, Barry Lopez, and Czeslaw Milosz. $24.50
Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler (author of Walking the Bible). An interfaith portrait of a common patriarch. $36.50
The Soul of Rumi by Coleman Barks. Now in paperback, a new collection of poems by the wonderful Sufi poet. $25.95
The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice, by Kay Lindahl. Through text and art this inspiring book communicates the three essential qualities of deep listening: silence, reflection, and presence. $27.95
EVOLUTIONARY FAITH: Rediscovering God in Our Great Story, by Diarmuid O'Murchu. The author of Reclaiming Spirituality and Quantum Theology continues to share his expansive learning about his planetary and cosmic identity. In this book he applies his head and heart to the big evolutionary questions. He draws on insights from both theology and science and attempts to blend them into a new myth for our time. A fascinating, provocative book by a key author who deconstructs old paradigms and reveals new horizons that offer hope. $32.95
SOUL SISTERS. Women in Scripture Speak to Women today, by Edwina Gately. Art by Louis Glanzman. From Mary Magdalen to a Chicago streetwalker, from Martha to a contemporary caregiver, these are moving portraits in poetry and art of women touched by Jesus, then and now. $32.95
A HOLY ISLAND PRAYER BOOK. Ray Simpson. A Celtic cycle of prayer for morning, midday and evening with a focus for each day from one of the world's sacred places: Lindisfarne, or Holy Island off the Northumberland coast. $14.95
ON FORGIVENESS by Richard Holloway. A discourse on how forgiveness works and why we need it personally and politically. "A wise and acute approach". Holloway is the former bishop of Edinburgh (Anglican). $22.95
THE ART OF FORGIVENESS, LOVINGKINDNESS, AND PEACE by Jack Kornfield. A collection of practices, stories, and teachings collected by the American Buddhist teacher and author. $28.95
RADICAL GRATITUDE by Mary Jo Leddy. Mary Jo Leddy is an important mentor for the proprietor of this store. She says "this is a significant book - and that she looks forward to living with it in the coming months. It will not be a light read, but for those who want real spiritual food you will find no better. $27.95.| Main book list |
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