Wondrous Encounters

Rohr's meditations on the daily readings of Lent are not for the sake of mere information, or even for academia (although the author hopes it will satisfy both), but for the sake of our transformation into our original "image and likeness," which is the very image of God. What always and finally matters for all of us is encounter! Father Rohr begins each meditation with a single title or phrase that sums up the point. Then he offers the meditation followed by key passages from the readings. He ends each meditation with a Starter Prayer that invites you to self-disclosure and to enter the wondrous divine dialogue with clarity, insight—and holy desire! "There are two moments that matter. One is when you know that your one and only life is absolutely valuable and alive. The other is when you know your life, as presently lived, is entirely pointless and empty. You need both of them to keep you going in the right direction. Lent is about both. The first such moment gives you energy and joy by connecting you with your ultimate Source and Ground. The second gives you limits and boundaries, and a proper humility, so you keep seeking the Source and Ground and not just your small self."—From the Introduction

In Wondrous Pursuit, blogger Jarrid Wilson walks with you through 30 days of intentionally chasing after God. Each day, a Scripture passage, accompanied by reflection points and questions to help you go further, challenge you to think about a different aspect of your pursuit of God and to dive more deeply into his word. Along the way, learn how to build a continual, daily practice of looking for God and relying on his direction—after all, he is the most glorious goal, the most wondrous pursuit, we could possibly find.

The extraterrestrials have arrived! Wondrous contains 25 all new original cases of people who have had extensive UFO encounters. Published here for the first time, these true firsthand accounts cover the gamut of the UFO phenomenon: sightings, USOs, landings, face-to-face meetings with ETs, onboard UFO encounters, and whistleblower stories revealing shocking secrets the government doesn't want you to know. Longtime UFO researcher Preston Dennett takes you on a fascinating journey deep into the heart of the unknown. These 25 startling and wondrous UFO encounters will change the way you view UFOs and these strange visitors to our planet. --A schoolteacher encounters a 15-foot-tall mantis alien during a morning jog outside her home. --A young couple expecting their first child discover that extraterrestrials have taken their baby. --A dental assistant awakens to find bug-like aliens surrounding her bed. --When weird alien symbols appear on her body, a therapist begins a journey that leads her to a shocking discovery. --Silver-suited ETs appear in the bedroom of an office-worker, and her life will never be the same. --A series of bizarre events culminate in an incredible healing encounter. --A young artist is visited by short blue humanoids intent on recording all her memories. --After being visited by grays, a couple learn that they both have a history of encounters reaching back to childhood. --A business man encounters a humanoid in his hotel room, sparking memories of other unexplained events in his life. --A woman's encounter with friendly grays leads to a spiritual awakening and dire warnings for all humankind. --A young child is greeted by a UFO with a telepathic message meant only for her. --A married couple flying in a commercial jet are shocked to see a silver disc flying right outside their window. --Three teen-agers are accosted by a UFO, which sends down a beam of light, trying to abduct them. --A family discover they are living in a UFO hotspot and are amazed to see a giant saucer land in their front yard. --A group of teenagers come upon a landed saucer and humanoids who are not happy to see them. --Three people see a UFO rises from the ocean and hover over the factory smokestacks near their home. --A construction worker takes an assignment at Edwards AFB where he makes the mistake of looking into a secret hangar and views something he was not supposed to see. --A military officer is invited into the inner sanctum of the government UFO cover-up, and learns secrets that shake him to the core of his being. --A man working at Malmstrom AFB in South Dakota becomes embroiled in one of the most famous encounters in UFO history. --A young boy starts having nightmares of being chased by a giant grasshopper, leading him to the realization that he might be a UFO abductee. --Two brothers encounter a UFO in a public place, then one of the brothers is approached on the street by someone who is clearly not human. --A trip to the beach with a group of friends leads to a terrifying encounter with ten-foot-tall strange humanoids. --The life of a conservative religious man is turned upside down when grays appear in his home and take him and his infant son onboard a UFO. --A mother and her teen-age son are baffled to see that his dental x-rays show what appears to be an implant in his jaw, but how did it get there? --A writer with a history of alien encounters finds herself having a telepathic conversation with a gray alien named Sen, who has something important to tell her. Why are ETs here? Are they hostile or benevolent? What is their agenda on this planet? These 25 incredible accounts represent the cutting edge of UFO research and answer many of the mysteries surrounding the UFO phenomenon.

A collection of inspiring stories describing the moment when people received personal proof God exists Have you ever experienced a miracle? A prayer was answered or an accident was averted? For many, these mysterious and inspiring events are proof positive that God exists. This collection of life-changing stories celebrates the breakthrough moments when the hand of a divine power is felt: A doctor opens the chest of a dying heart patient to discover her heart is healed; Marines watch as a fellow soldier in Iraq is hit by a powerful explosion but remains uninjured; a young woman loses her boyfriend on 9/11 and receives a message that brings her peace. Reassuring, hopeful, and unforgettable, these amazing confirmations of divine intervention will lift your spirits and leave you wondering–and even remembering–when your life was touched by a miracle. “A wide range of heavenly touches, everything from quiet hugs to stunning out-of-body experiences.” —Joan Wester Anderson, author of Where Angels Walk and Angels and Wonders “Reading this book is a touching and soul-penetrating experience.” —Mark Victor Hansen, cocreater of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and coauthor of The One Minute Millionaire “A bouquet of inspiring stories...for the believer and nonbeliever alike.” —Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist’s Way

The attempt to identify the emotional sources of religion goes back to antiquity. In an exploration that bridges science and spirituality, Robert Fuller makes the convincing case that a sense of wonder is a principal source of humanity's belief in the exi

Henry James' adept skill at probing the darkest depths of human psychology is on full display in this complexly layered tale. The stunningly beautiful Flora Saunt is rapidly losing her eyesight and refuses to wear the ugly eyeglasses that can help her see. Will she maintain her claw-like grip on superficial beauty?

Vance obtains a valuable, 18th century Rococo table. Vance discovers that the table has a secret compartment, containing a long lost letter from Charles Darwin, the father of evolution. Table and letter are stolen, and to make his life even more complicated, Vance falls madly in love with Martha... the sister of the robber. Then Martha disappears too. Has she died? A ruthless religious sect seems to be involved – controlled by an invisible mastermind. Assisted by Eugene, Vance's one-eyed dog, he sets out on a quest for truth, vowing to get both Martha and the letter back. However, as Vance finds out, he will need to search far beyond our Earth... Only through perseverance can Vance unravel the shocking secret of CELETERRA.

An introduction to Lenten prayer as a path to spiritual renewal. Lent can be wonderful time of spiritual renewal, however for many, Lent and Lenten prayer is often thought of as an "ordeal." What can often be overlooked amid Lenten observances, such as fasting, abstinence, or the common tradition of giving something up, is the opportunity Lent presents, through Lenten prayer and preparation, to deepen our commitment to a way of life rooted in our baptism. Praying Lent: Renewing Our Lives on the Lenten Journey reminds the reader that if we focus too much on what we give up we may miss the message of what God wants to give us during this grace-filled time. Created in partnership with Creighton University's popular Online Ministries, Praying Lent provides readers with a rich, full, and transformative Lenten prayer experience, one in which hearts, minds, and lives are truly renewed as Lent takes on a far deeper and more meaningful purpose.

Winner of: The Pulitzer Prize The National Book Critics Circle Award The Anisfield-Wolf Book Award The Jon Sargent, Sr. First Novel Prize A Time Magazine #1 Fiction Book of the Year One of the best books of 2007 according to: The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, People, The Village Voice, Time Out New York, Salon, Baltimore City Paper, The Christian Science Monitor, Booklist, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, and many more... Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Oscar is a sweet but disastrously overweight ghetto nerd who—from the New Jersey home he shares with his old world mother and rebellious sister—dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien and, most of all, finding love. But Oscar may never get what he wants. Blame the fukú—a curse that has haunted Oscar’s family for generations, following them on their epic journey from Santo Domingo to the USA. Encapsulating Dominican-American history, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao opens our eyes to an astonishing vision of the contemporary American experience and explores the endless human capacity to persevere—and risk it all—in the name of love.