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Advent
The Eternal Springtime Will Come, by John Henry Newman 
What If This Present Were the World's Last Night, by C.S. Lewis
Christians Have Lost Touch with Heaven, by Christoph Schonborn 
Aliens and Exiles? What can 1st century Christianity teach us about 21st century living? by Bruce Yocum
Reform Your Lives: the message of John the Baptist, Forerunner of the Redeemer, by Jeanne Kun 
The Two Comings of Christ: Held Together in Christian Thought, Action, and Prayer, by Thomas Hopko
True Happiness: A Selection of Prison Meditations for Advent, by Alfred Delp
When Heaven Explodes With Color: we await our blessed hope, by John Yocum
The Advent Banquet: A Selection of Daily Reflections, by Dave Quintana
Pilgrims, Travelers, and Citizens of Heaven, by Jeanne Kun 
The Hope of Heaven, by Jeanne Kun 
Awaiting the Messiah, by Jeanne Kun 
Prepare the Way of the Lord: a meditative poem on Isaiah 40:3-4, by Jeanne Kun 

Art
The Seven Last Words of Jesus: paintings and reflections by John Dunne
Spiritual Vision Welded: A sculptor shares her faith and work, by Marianne Kantert
Plague of the Firstborn and Christ’s Death on the Cross: an artist’s portrayal of redemption, by Yvette Rock
Christ, Ruler of All: portraying Christ in early Christian art 
Bella Italia: a retreat with pens and brushes – landscape sketches from central Italy, by Mandy McFadden
Endurance and Faithfulness: An Artist's Year-long Journey Begins, by Marianne Kantert
Rembrandt - Master Painter and Storyteller reflection on his painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son
One Day Clearly: an art student from Northern Ireland shares his faith and work, by John Robinson
Road to Emmaus: painting with the eyes of faith by John Dunne
The Exodus Trilogy: a theophany of God's saving presence, by Jeanne Kun 
The Art of Seeing: enhancing your spiritual vision – enriching your Christian faith, by Jeanne Kun 

Books and book reviews
Essays on Christian Community: Do covenant communities have something to contribute to our.models of ...church? by Bob Tedesco 
Servants of Jesus Christ, a new book by Don Schwager
The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ from the Cross, a new art book by John Dunne 
The Heroes of Middle Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and the Marks of Christian Heroism, by Leon Podles 
Tabor House: A publishing resource of the Sword of the Spirit, by Jerry Munk
Books and Articles written by Steve Clark
Book Review:Creation Regained, by Jon Wilson
A Grace-less Community: a book review of Too Late the Pharlarope, by Jon Wilson
The Road:Seekers or carriers of the flame? a book review by Jon Wilson
The Kite Runner: a book review by Jon Wilson

Characters in the Bible
The Joseph Story: Narrative, Theology, and the Christian Hope, by Patrick Henry Reardon
The Battle Is the Lord's: Are you ready to fight for him?[example of David] by Paul Jordan
Mary of Bethany, by Jeanne Kun
Mary Magdalene:A portrait of love stronger than death, by Jeanne Kun
Mary Magdalene: Witness to the Risen Lord, by Jeanne Kun
Simon Peter: transforming weakness into strength, by Jeanne Kun
Zacchaeus and His Unexpected Dinner Guest, by Jeanne Kun
Meeting Failure and Rejection with Faith and Peservance: Lessons from Moses' Life, by Mark Whitters
Confronting Apathy with the Burning Bush: lessons from Moses' life, by Mark Whitters
Lessons from Exodus - Part III: God chooses Israel as he chose Moses, by Mark Whitters

Character formation and Christian virtues
The Life of a Disciple: a commentary on the beatitudes, by Steve Clark
Christians Courageous, By Charles Simpson 
The Courage to be Different, by Bruce Yocum 
In the Image and Likeness of God: scriptural reflection on Christian character, by Don Schwager 
The Heroes of Middle Earth, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Marks of Christian Heroism, by Leon Podles
Have You Been Tested Lately? by Jerry Munk 
Keys to Growth and Maturity: Reflection on the Letter to the Hebrews – Part II, by Don Schwager 
The Battle Is the Lord's: Are you ready to fight for him? by Paul Jordan
What Is the Greatest Title of All? Whoever would be great among you..., a reflection by Don Schwager
The New Rebellion: (The Rebellion Against Rebellion), by Peter Stine

Christ's death and resurrection
What Happened on the Cross? by John of Damascus, Gregory Nazianzen, Melito of Sardis, and Augustine
The Redeemer Who Died, by Steve Clark
Christ's Humility and Victory by Steve Clark
Dying to Defeat Death:The death of Jesus was a victory over death itself, by Steve Clark
The Agony in the Garden: Love's Surrender, by Jeanne Kun
The Seven Last Words of Jesus: paintings and reflections by John Dunne
Awakened to Eternity: a spiritual journey of poems reflecting on Christ's passion, by Jeanne Kun
The Good News of Easter, by Herb Schneider, S.J.

Christian culture
Is Christianity a Culture? by Steve Clark
Feast or Famine? Hoave we lost our ability to feast? by Bernhard Stock
Feast or Famine? Part II: How should we celebrate? by Bernhard Stock

Christian truth and modern errors
The Apologist: Interview with Dinesh D'Souza, Author of What's So Great About Christianity
Why Were You Sent into the World? by John Henry Newman
There Are No Ordinary People, by C.S. Lewis
Costly Grace, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Living in the New Dark Ages, by Charles Colson
What If This Present Were the World's Last Night, by C.S. Lewis
The Finality of Christ and Religious Pluralism, by Donald Bloesch
Man's Mind in God's Perspective - Part I, by Bruce Yocum
Man's Mind in God's Perspective - Part II, by Bruce Yocum
Fear of the Lord:Ignoring God and shunning his judgments is the great sin of our age, by Bruce Yocum
Only Live Armies Win Battles: Pastoral priorities in a secular age, by Steve Clark
The Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience, by Chuck Colson, Robert George, et.al.
Good Teacher: What kind of teacher was Jesus of Nazareth?, by Carlos Mantica
The Son of Man by Carlos Mantica
God Is in Control, by Jon Wilson
Our Mind Matters: Doctrine has significance because Christianity is based on the truth, by Steve Clark
I Will Build You a House: We think small - God thinks big, by Dave Hughes, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Do Christians Have Enemies? Christ's kingship is not of this world. Neither are his enemies, by Steve Clark
A Large Pearl Collection? by Bruce Yocum
So Long Live This, by James Munk
It is not Good for Man To Be Alone, and not just at Christmas time, by Martin Steinbereithner 
The Joke's On You, by James Munk, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Pigeons, Chance, and the Purpose of Life, by Sid O'Neill

Christmas and Epiphany
The Real Meaning of Christmas: what the Incarnation means for us, by Steve Clark
If Christ Had Not Been Born of a Woman: Quotes from the Early Church Fathers on the Incarnation 
God in Bethlehem's Cave: a meditation by Don Schwager 
Journey by Starlight: A poem for the Feast of Epiphany, by Jeanne Kun

Christian Communities
Amazing Grace: An Interview with Jean Barbara, President of the Sword of the Spirit
Vision for Christian Community, by Bob Tedesco
Mere Christian Community, by Steve Clark
Community and the Nature of the Church: Do covenant communities have something to contribute to our ...models of church? by Bob Tedesco 
Conversion, Covenant, and Immortal Diamonds!, by Tom Mangan
My Dear Wormwood: Screwtape Addresses Ecumenical Community, by Dave Hughes
Giving Thanks for Forty Years in Covenant Community: Reflections from founding members
New Forms of Life, by Steve Clark 
Our Beginnings, by Bruce Yocum
Called Together in Covenant Community: A prophetic sign of restoration, by Don Schwager
Counter-cultural in a Non-Christian World, by Tom and Ellen Gryniewicz 
Transgenerational Community, by Van and Janet Vandagriff
Rooted Together in God's Word, by Jeanne Kun
Putting God at the Center, by Sue Cummins 
Calling Out the Best in Us in Christ, by Bob Bell
Giving Thanks with a Grateful Heart, by Nancy Murphy
The Servants of the Word in Covenant Community, by Dick LaCroix 
On Being Transgenerational, by Jerry Munk
Building a Christian Society - Part I, by Steve Clark
Building a Christian Society - Part II, by Steve Clark
Unity and Diversity, The Lamb of God Community in New Zealand, by Roger Foley
Charis Community Belfast: a witness of God's grace for unity and reconciliation, by Gary McFadden
Thirty Years Jerusalem: God's call to covenant community, by Sam Geleyn
Planted by His Kind Hands: Árbol de Vida community celebrates 30th anniversary, by Claire de Mézerville
Called to Community: How the Community of the Risen Christ began in Glasgow, Scotland 25 years ago
New Girl in the Community: a taste of heaven on earth, by Elizabeth Grace Saunders

Discipleship
The Life of a Disciple: a commentary on the beatitudes, by Steve Clark
If Anyone Would Come After Me: Jesus is no ordinary master, by Steve Clark
A Disciple's Yoke: we need not fear a clear statement of the requirements of the gospel, by Bruce Yocum
Spiritual Risk Taking: What risks are worth taking for the sake of Christ and his kingdom, by Jon Wilson
Double Vision, by W.E. Sangster and Spiritual Receptivity, by A.W. Tozer
He Must Increase: Finding Our Identity in Christ, by Jan Munk
You Gotta Serve Somebody: Who Is the Freest of All? by Don Schwager
The Battle Is the Lord's: Are you ready to fight for him? by Paul Jordan
Questions at the Crossroads:How are we doing on our journey with Jesus? by Menchie Rojas
Servanthood and Mission: young people learn servant leadership in "urban monasteries"
Why Do We Fight? by Miguel Vargas
To Faithful Warriors Commeth Rest: calling the next generation to their place in mission, by Miguel Vargas
Four Profiles in Discipleship in the Gospel of John by Mark Whitters

Early church fathers
If Christ Had Not Been Born of a Woman: Quotes from the Early Church Fathers on the Incarnation 
The Fatherhood of God: quotes from the early church fathers
Fasting and Feasting: A selection of short readings for Lent from the early church fathers
The Living Water of the Holy Spirit, by Cyril of Alexandria
The Holy Spirit Perfects nd Renews Us, bu Didymus of Alexandria
Majesty within Limits: by Origen, 3rd century Christian teacher
A Christian's Light Cannot Escape Notice, by John Chrysostom
Walking in the Light, by Gregory of Nyssa
The Work of the Holy Spirit, by Basil the Great
Your Word Beat upon My Heart: from the Confessions of Augustine of Hippo
The Coming of the Holy Spirit, by Leo the Great
My Confession,by Saint Patrick of Ireland
The Ladder of Divine Ascent: spiritual wisdom from John Climacus, Sinai, Egypt

Easter
The Good News of Easter, by Herb Schneider, S.J.

Ecumenism and Christian unity
My Dear Wormwood: Screwtape Addresses Ecumenical Community, by Dave Hughes
Amazing Grace: An Interview with Jean Barbara, President of the Sword of the Spirit
• Praying for Christian Unity: Quote by C.S. Lewis, and a selection of prayers 
Our Ecumenism is Extra Nos, It's Not an Option, by Dave Hughes
• A Common Witness & Growing Convergence Among Evangelicals & Catholics, A report on the ECT project
• Evangelicals and Catholics Together: The Christian Mission in the Third Millennium 
Love of the Brethern: An Interdenominational Responsibility? by Steve Clark 
Moving Forward Our Ecumenical Call: an interview with Dave Hughes
A Common Witness and Growing Convergence Among Evangelicals and Catholics, report on ECT project
Evangelicals and Catholics Together: The Christian Mission in the Third Millennium 

Evangelism
My Confession,by Saint Patrick of Ireland
Minding the Gap in London: speaking to university students about the gospel, by Tadhg Lynch
Coffee Ala Koinonia: successful evangelism demands loving and welcoming others, by Georges Farhat 
The Workplace as a Mission Base: spreading God's Word in the secular business world, by Elie Rizk 
Dormtroopers:On the front lines of evangelism in a campus dormitory, Ben Gilbert
Shadows and Dust:Reflections on a GAP year in London, by Dallas Burkholder
The Reluctant Evangelist by Steve Clark
Discovering Christ at the University of Michigan by Zach Mabee
Hearing the Lord's Call to Spread the Gospel Among Students, by Lauren McGowan
A Window of Opportunity: witnessing to university students by Nico Angleys
Ezekiel's Call and Ours by Mercy Potter
Bad News Bearers: Evangelizing the decent, deserving, and lost, by Daniel Propson

Family life
A Transgenerational Call: building communities for generations to come, by Bob Tedesco
• On Being Transgenerational, by Jerry Munk 
Models of Life:Putting our lives, marriages, and families under the Lordship of Christ, by Bob Tedesco
Don't Be Afraid – Eat Together! by Gordy DeMarais
• That Your Prayers Be Not Hindered: Consideration in Marriage, by Jerry Munk
• What Women Need: Three Bad Ideas and What to Do About Them, by Frederica Mathewes-Green 
• Make Your Spouse Beautiful: from a commentary on Ephesians 5:21-33, by John Chrysostom 
Salt of the Empire: The Role of the Christian Family in Evangelization, by Mike Aquilina 
Parents, Keep Your Kids in the Real World, by Mike Shaughnessy
Keeping Faith Alive for Community Kids by John Yocum 
Child-Centered Parenting, by Paul Dinolfo
Choice and Pressure: Helping young men choose for radical discipleship, by John Hughes,
Who Will Raise Tomorrow's Heroes? by Michael Shaughnessy
The Hope That Does Not Disappoint: advice for parents in raising children, by David Touhill
Family Night by Howard Distzelweig

Heroes of faith
My Confession, by Saint Patrick of Ireland
Courage Forged Under Fire: The heroic witness and martyrdom of Sophie Scholl
Blessed by the Cross: The Heroic Life of Edith Stein, by Jeanne Kun
Heroes of Faith: The Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, by Donald Bloesch
Who Will Raise Tomorrow's Heroes? by Michael Shaughnessy
Witnesses in the Jungle: Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, and Fellow Missionaries, by Jeanne Kun
Joy in the Face of Death: The Witness of Alfred Delp, by Jeanne Kun
Apostle of the Lepers: The life of Father Damien de Veuster of Molokai, by Jeanne Kun 
To Kiss a Leper, From the Legend of the Three Companions of St. Francis of Assisi
The Martyrs of Uganda, by James Keifer
My Favorite Color is Pink: Called to be martyrs in our everyday lives, by Lynne May

Holiness
Growing Downward to Grow Up: The Life of Repentance, by J.I. Packer
Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing: quotes and meditation, by Soren Kierkegaard
Surrender to God: An orientation to Lent, by John Henry Newman
Double Vision, by W.E. Sangster
Spiritual Receptivity, by A.W. Tozer
Salt and Light: Our Vocation to Holiness, by Donald Bloesch
Why the Church Needs Saints, by W.E. Sangster
On Saints and Saintliness, by John Henry Newman
True Holiness, by Bruce Yocum
Pursuing Holiness in an Unholy World: strategy for winning the battle, by Tom Caballes

Holy Spirit
The Glory of the Holy Spirit: quotes from Gregory of Nyssa, Irenaeus of Lyons, Cyril of Jerusalem, Basil 
The Grace of Pentecost:What does Pentecost mean for us today? by Steve Clark
Gifts and Graces: Part I - The Breath of God, by Steve Clark
Gifts and Graces We Can Expect: Part II by Steve Clark
Have the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Ceased? An Orthodox addresses his fellow Orthodox, by Jerry Munk

Lent
Surrender to God: An orientation to Lent, by John Henry Newman
Focus for Fasting: Pursuing our higher calling to serve and worship Christ, by Jerry Munk
Fasting and Feasting: A selection of short readings for Lent from the early church fathers
Your Word Beat upon My Heart: from the Confessions of Augustine of Hippo
Conquering Ourselves and Overcoming the Evil One, wisdom from the early church fathers
Walking in the Light, by Gregory of Nyssa
Pursuing Holiness in an Unholy World: strategy for winning the battle, by Tom Caballes
God Has Reigned from a Tree: meditations on the Cross of Jesus Christ
What Happened on the Cross? by John of Damascus, Gregory Nazianzen, Melito of Sardis, and Augustine
The Cross - the One True Glorification of God, by Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI
Worship at the Cross by Charles Simpson
The Cross of Christ - the Measure of the World, by John Henry Newman
Christ Calls Us Deeper Still by John Henry Newman
Emptied for Our Sake, by Bernard of Clairvaux
Growing Downward to Grow Up: The Life of Repentance, by J.I. Packer
Purity of Heart Is to Will One Thing: quotes and meditation, by Soren Kierkegaard
True Holiness, by Bruce Yocum
Repentance, Forgiveness, Heaven, and Hell: quotes from C.S. Lewis
There Are No Ordinary People, by C.S. Lewis
No Fig Leaves, Please: Confession before Repentance, by Sam Williamson
Repentance After Confession: Filling the Emptiness, by Sam Williamson
The Fall and Rise of David, by Patrick Henry Reardon
Exiled from Eden, by Jeanne Kun
Jesus: A Portrait of Obedience, by Jeanne Kun
The Great Downfall - Part II: Spiritual lessons from the Genesis account of the fall, by Steve Clark
The Great Downfall - Part I: Spiritual lessons from the Genesis account of the fall, by Steve Clark
Christ's Humility and Victory by Steve Clark
The Obedient Son:the humility of the Son of the King, by Steve Clark
The Redeemer Who Died, by Steve Clark
Salt and Light: Our Vocation to Holiness, by Donald Bloesch
Why the Church Needs Saints, by W.E. Sangster
On Saints and Saintliness, by John Henry Newman
The Ladder of Divine Ascent: spiritual wisdom from John Climacus, Abbot of St. Catherine Monastery, Sinai
The Agony in the Garden: Love's Surrender, by Jeanne Kun
With Jesus in the Wilderness for Forty Days, by Don Schwager
The Ten Plagues:Spiritual Lessons for us today, by Don Schwager
A Spiritual Journey of Poems for Lent, by Jeanne Kun
Holy, Holy, Holy:Isaiah's Call and Mission - and Ours by Tom Mangan
Sloth – the deadly vice of our present age, by Peter Kreeft
The Lavish Love of the Prodigal Father: reflection on the parable of the prodigal son, by Don Schwager
Rembrandt - Master Painter and Storyteller reflection on his painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son
Countering the Deadly Vices with Godly Virtues: Part I – Faith and Virtue, by Don Schwager
Attaining True Greatness - Humility versus Pride, by Don Schwager
Prayer Shaped by the Word of God: The Lord's banquet for those who hunger for his word, by Don Schwager

Kairos & outreach to young people
Wanted: A Few Good Men, by Jim Orbe and others
The Lord Is Still Working: Reflections of a Student Missionary, by Sarah Hughes
Kairos Media: Launching a new web portal for Christians, an interview with Toufic Elramy
Deeper Still, by Miguel Vargas 
There and Back Again: A Trip Around the World with Kairos New Zealand, by Tadhg Lynch
Is Christian Youth Culture Possible? by Michael Shuaughnessy
The New Rebellion (The Rebellion Against Rebellion), by Peter Stine 
Lessons from Martyrs: On Running and Otherwise, by James Munk
Air Pressure, by Michael Shaughnessy
My Favorite Color is Pink: Called to be martyrs in our everyday lives, by Lynne May
Wisdom from a Persecuted Monk, by John Karagoulis
The Gift of Sisterhood,by Janice Firn
Truth: Kairos Weekend in Europe 2010, a report by John Robinson
Caught in Conversation, an interview with participants of Truth - Kairos Weekend
The Freedom of Truth, by Rachel Moran
The Challenge to Change, by Ralph Miller
My Best Summer Ever, by Ceri Jane Talan 
• The Sins of the Fathers - Part I: The Economist,by Tadhg Lynch 
• The Sins of the Fathers - Part II: Touching the Void, by Tadhg Lynch 
• Yes, We Believe!: Standing for the truth in an age of unbelief and apostasy, by Michael Shaughnessy 
• Coming to a Decision, by Sarah Hughes
• Why Do We Fight? by Miguel Vargas 
To Faithful Warriors Commeth Rest: calling the next generation to take their place in mission, by Miguel Vargas
An Unexpected Promised Land, by Ruth Gryniewicz
Standing Out: Being a Christian Among My Peers in the World, by Theresa Smith
When You're Hot You're Hot: Striving for excellence in youth work, by Mike Shaughnessy
Entering the Heart of the Storm, by Paul Jordan
Wave of the Spirit Among Young People in India: personal reflections, and report by Brian Shell
Appalachian Rendezvous: The Fellowship, by John Karagoulis
Kairos 2008- Paracletos:Deeper conversion in the life of the Spirit, by Claire Robinson

Marriage 
Models of Life:Putting our lives, marriages, and families under the Lordship of Christ, by Bob Tedesco
Make Your Spouse Beautiful: from a commentary on Ephesians 5:21-33, by John Chrysostom 
That Your Prayers Be Not Hindered: Consideration in Marriage, by Jerry Munk
What Women Need: Three Bad Ideas and What to Do About Them, by Frederica Mathewes-Green 
Losing Justin: on Miscarriage as God's Bitter Word, by Daniel Propson

Media
On Literature and the Arts: Brief reflections from the writings of C.S. Lewis
Character Assassination: Hollywood Kills Off the Movie Hero: An interview with film critic Barbara Nicolosi

Music
Come, Let Us Magnify the Lord: song and music by John Hughes
The Cedar House, new song and audio clip by Stephen Jordan
His Name Will Be Called a new music video from Songs In His Presence
In His Presence: a new season of grace for songs of worship by Jane Terwilliger

Outreach and mission
Journey to Neighbor:Following Christ into the darkest places, by David Quintana
• Wave of the Spirit Among Young People in India: personal reflections, and report by Brian Shell 
• Appalachian Rendezvous: The Fellowship, by John Karagoulis
• Women Sent on Mission: Highlights of the International Women's Conference
Henry's Question: by Sarah Hughes
The Challenge of Mission in Ireland Today: report on the Sword of the Spirit Dromantine Conference
Quotes from Bishop McKeown and Bishop Good on Mission, speakers at the Dromantine Conference
Uganda: Friends in Christ, by Dave O'Connor
How Mission Has Changed Me by Mary Shields,
A Time of Grace in Uganda: reflections on a mission trip by Mary Teresa Jackson
On a Mission to Minnesota: “Get out of the boat and  walk on water,” by Barbara Stock


Personal testimonies and tributes
Receive the Crown of Life: A tribute to Dom Peres, by Aroon Fernandes
Remembering Dom, by Tony D'Souza
A Time of War, a Season of Grace by Jean Barbara
Lord, you know that I love you by Archbishop George Bakouni
Joan McGreal Has Hung Up Her Boots: A tribute to a missionary of the poor, by Martin Steinbereithner
Tributes to Steve Clark, by John Barbara, Michael Shaughnessy, Carlos Alonso Vargas, and Andy Kebe
Home, by Natasha McCastle
In the furnace of God's love:Janice Firn
Humble Pie: pride blinds us to the good around us, by James Munk
Manna in the Wilderness:by Ruth Gryniewicz
Gratitude: a debt we can never fully repay, by Francisco Aguilar, Monterrey
Revelation in the Boundary Waters: watch out for Amazon Woman!by Linda Lugginbill
Divided by Poverty - United by Love: encountering the work of the Holy Spirit in Uganda, by Joe Fahd
Reflections on Serving Others: Ashley Martin shares her experince of a recent mission trip to Mexico
Compassion that Compels Action: Operation Motown in Detroit meets Pat Dajnowicz, by Joshua Rock
On the Other Side of the Tracks: learning to live outside my Christian comfort zone, by Sophie Fountain
The Holy Mountain: my vacation in a Greek Orthodox monastery, by John Karagoulis
Then My Eyes Were Opened - and I Recognized Him, by Blanca Morales

Prayer
Do We Really Have to Pray Every Day? by Vic Gutierrez
Our Neglect of Prayer: There is no progress in religion without prayer, by W.E. Sangster 
Prayer - The Spokesman of Hope: For what do we pray and hope? by Christoph Schonborn
Prayer Shaped by the Word of God: hungering for God and feasting on his word, by Don Schwager
Christian Prayers Ancient and New: a selection of prayers from Eastern and Western Traditions 
Psalm 1: Properly to pray the Psalms is to pray them in Jesus' name, by Patrick Henry Reardon
Welcome to Heaven! Our worship transforms time and space, making them sacred, by Mike Shaughnessy
Worship Is Our Service to God: Part II - A Practical Orientation to Prayer, by Michael Shaughnessy
Inspired Psalms and Songs: Part III - A Practical Orientation to Prayer, by Michael Shaughnessy
Praise and Thanks: A Scriptural Orientation to Worship - Part IV, by Mike Shaughnessy
Worship in spirit and truth: a scriptural reflection by Don Schwager

Prose
The Gift of the Magi: a short story about unselfish love, by O. Henry 
The Rabbi Who Ascends to Heaven Every Friday Morning, a short story adapted by Don Schwager

Scripture
The Son Risen with Healing: Biblical Aspects of the Easter Revolution, by Patrick Henry Reardon
The Great Downfall - Part II: Spiritual lessons from the Genesis account of the fall, by Steve Clark
Jesus' Identity as Prophet, King, and Priest in the Gospel of Mark, by Mark Whitters
Prayer Shaped by the Word of God: hungering for God and feasting on his word, by Don Schwager
Scripture: Taking the Word to Heart, by Steve Clark
Reading the Parables of Jesus, by Don Schwager
When We Read the Scriptures God is Speaking to Us: quotes from the early church fathers
Jesus, the Word of Life: only one Word can satisfy a hungry world, by Don Schwager
The Written Word of God: Do you read the Word of God as if your life depended upon it? by Steve Clark
Discovering the Treasures in Jesus' Parables, by Jeanne Kun
Rooted in God's Word:One of the most effective ways we can be rooted in Christ, by Jeanne Kun
Home: Our Abiding Place, by Jeanne Kun
Topical Bible Study, by Jeanne Kun
Bringing the Gospels to Life: a way of Christian Meditation, by Jeanne Kun
Practical Pointer for Scripture Study: Listening for Jesus' Tone of Voice, by Jeanne Kun
Bible Study on Thanksgiving: Some pointers on how to do a topical Bible study, by Jeanne Kun 
May I Have a Word With You? An Introduction to the Letter to the Hebrews, by Don Schwager
How Does God Speak to Us? Reflection on the Letter to the Hebrews – Part 1, by Don Schwager 
What if We Really Believed? in the truth of the Gospel, in the power of prayer, by John Hughes
The Joseph Story: Narrative, Theology, and the Christian Hope, by Patrick Henry Reardon
The Stilling of the Storm at Sea: Lord of the Wind and Waves, reflection by Jeanne Kun
The Agony in the Garden: Love's Surrender, by Jeanne Kun
Restored to Life: The Raising of the Widow's Son
The Sign of Christ's Return in Glory, by Don Schwager

Single life
Single in Christ: A Name Better Than Sons and Daughters, by John Piper
Redeeming Singleness, by Barry Danylak
Jesus' Teaching on Singleness, by Barry Danylak 
When Less Is More: The Challenges and Rewards of Intentionally Remaining Single, by Dave Quintana

Sword of the Spirit
Bethany Association: A Work from the Heart of God, A Special Report 
Moving Forward Our Ecumenical Call: an interview with Dave Hughes
An Open Door for Mission: Highlights from the Int'l Coordinators Meeting in Santo Domingo – May 2-6, 2008
Espanol: Una puerta abierta para la misión
A Taste of heaven Together: a happy holy holiday with Christian Communities from Europe & Lebanon
Why Do We Fight? by Miguel Vargas
Women Sent on Mission: Highlights of the International Women's Conference
Tributes to Steve Clark, by John Barbara, Michael Shaughnessy, Carlos Alonso Vargas, and Andy Kebe
To Faithful Warriors Commeth Rest: calling the next generation to ther place in mission, by Miguel Vargas

Young people
Discerning Vocation: Answering God's Call to Love, by Gordy DeMarais
What Makes Youth Happy? by Mike Shaughnessy
Coming to a Decision, by Sarah Hughes
Back to the Future, by Mike Shaughnessy
Why Do We Fight? by Miguel Vargas
Yes, We Believe!: Standing for the truth in an age of unbelief and apostasy, by Michael Shaughnessy
Deliver Us from Evil: some practical tips for praying with youth, by Michael Shaughnessy
Distract - Seduce - Addict: Modern marketing promotes addictive behavior in youth, by Mike Shaughnessy
Camp Nazareth Finds Gold in the Hills, by Steve Johnson, Dublin, Ireland 
The Double Life Syndrome: recognizing the challenge youth face, by Mike Shaughnessy
The Sins of the Fathers - Part I: The Economist, by Tadhg Lynch
The Sins of the Fathers - Part II: Touching the Void, by Tadhg Lynch
This is the Generation - God doesn't have grandchildren, by Tadhg Lynch
Where is the Love? by Tadhg Lynch
Digesting the Word, by Tadhg Lynch

Verse
Prayer to the Holy Spirit, A poem by Edith Stein
The Pillar of Cloud, A poem by John Henry Newman
Pain's Conundrum: a poem by Sean O'Neill
The Hill, A Poem by Sean O'Neill
Saint Patrick's Breastplate: verse attributed to St. Patrick of Ireland
That Nature Is a Heraclitean Fire, poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins
On His Blindness, poem by John Milton
God's Grandeur, A Poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins
I Have Graven You upon My Palms, a poem by Jeanne Kun 
Awakened to Eternity: a spiritual journey of poems reflecting on Christ's passion, by Jeanne Kun
A Spiritual Journey of Poems for Lent, by Jeanne Kun 
Meeting on the High Road, poem by Sean O'Neill
When All the Stars Become a Memory, poem by Joseph Mary Plunkett
I Will Go With My Father A-ploughing, poem by Joseph Campbell
Wet Fall in Summer, poem by Sean O'Neill
For his Glory, a poem by Ana Teresa Perrem
Greener Grasses: poem by Sean O'Neill
Stephen (A Garland):poem by Ana Teresa Carranza
The Pearl in my Hand, by Blanca Morales
Grass: a poem based on Isaiah 40, by Daniel Propson
Prepare the Way of the Lord: a meditative poem on Isaiah 40:3-4, by Jean Kun 
Come, Run After Me, a poem by Ana Teresa Perem 
Trees by the Stream:a poem by Ana Teresa Carranza
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