– NEWEST ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY – November, 2024
All Through the Day, All Through the Year – Family Prayers and Celebrations. David B. Batchelder, 2000 [249] “…collection of rituals, celebrations, and prayers to help families build a rich spiritual life…” for Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Pentecost, etc.
Favorite Christmas Stories. Rand McNally, 1985 [Child] Includes The Night Before Christmas, Christmas Joys, The Christmas Snowman, and Noni the Christmas Reindeer.
A Medieval Feast. Aliki Brandenberg, 1983 [Child] a children’s picture book telling the story of a Madrigal Dinner Extravaganza prepared for the King’s visit; especially for ages 7-11.
Skipping Christmas. John Grisham, 2001 [Fiction] “…offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.
The Burgess Boys. Elizabeth Strout, 2013 [Fiction] A family’s freak accident has significant effect on all their lives.
Cross Roads. Wm. Paul Young, 2012 [Fiction] Will egotistical, proud Anthony have the courage to make a critical choice that can undo a major injustice? From the author of The Shack.
Beautiful Mercy – Experiencing God’s Unconditional Love So We Can Share It with Others. Dynamic Catholic, 2015 [230*] “Giving and receiving mercy is central to living the life God calls us to.”
The Relevance of Religion – How Faithful People Can Change Politics. John Danforth, 2015 [261.70973] The author is “an Episcopalian priest and a former senator ambassador to the United Nations and special envoy to Sudan…[who]envisions both religious and political practices that enable our better selves.”
Getting to Heaven – Departing Instructions for Your Life Now. Don Piper & Cecil Murphy, 2011 [248.4] “…instructions for fighting life battles and preparing for eternity in the hereafter.”
Why Religion? – A Personal Story. Elaine Pagels, 2018 [920] ”…memoir of loss, spiritual struggle, illumination, and insight – emotionally heartrending, intellectually exciting…”
*Matthew 25 Shelves
**Creation Care Shelves