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Leaving the Shore “Poetry is the voice of the soul, and in this beautiful collection, Colette Lafia brings us into the joys and sorrows of life, revealing how God's enduring love is present in all we experience.” —Rich...

Congrats, Colette Lafia. Leaving the Shore publishes today!

“Poetry is the voice of the soul, and in this beautiful collection, Colette Lafia brings us into the joys and sorrows of life, revealing how God's enduring love is present in all we experience” —Richard Rohr
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Finding True Connection Online Class | Annette Knopp Free Online Class - Sunday December 21

Join author Annette Knopp (Mystic Nomad), also co-founder of Blue Spirit retreat center in Costa Rica, for a free online class on finding True Connection.
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KARMIC RELIEF 📚 by Philip Goldberg. More than just “what goes around comes around”. "Karma" is subtle and complex –hard to trace. Philip studied Karma for half a century and explained it in an uncomplicated way that uplifts our living knowledge. Find book: shop.thus.org

A PATH OUT OF EXILE | Kirkus Reviews Grunwald’s memoir chronicles daily life with Armenian-Greek mystic George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff in post-World War II Paris.

Forthcoming translation of Francois Grunwald’s memoir chronicling daily life with Armenian-Greek mystic George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff in post-World War II Paris.

"A rare account of spiritual teaching grounded in life rather than theory."--Kirkus Reviews
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This fallen-away Catholic made peace with her son's calling to priesthood through writing The Show's Lauren Gilger set down with her mom and her brother to talk about her mom's new book: "My Son, The Priest: A Mother’s Crisis of Faith."

What a great family interview!
"The book was a way for us to have conversations, lots of conversations, and to understand each other and to, sort of, bridge that gap between my very secular world and his religious world."
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We're just as thrilled!

Join Philip Goldberg (Karmic Relief, American Veda) this Saturday for a free talk about Karma at Tibethouse.us in NYC.

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Contemplate “We have a contemplation problem,” and here’s what to do about it. Jacob Riyeff draws on 1,600 years of contemplative tradition in the West to show how humans are contemplative beings, what it means t...

Congrats, Jacob Riyeff, on the publication of Contemplate: Toward an Expansive Heart!

“An engaging and alluring introduction to what contemplation is, why we need it, and how to go about doing it.” —Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB,

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Linda Hess Recently finished reading the delightful and historic *Tassajara Stories* by David Chadwick, published by Monkfish Books. The subtitle describes the genre well: "a sort of memoir/oral history..." It.....

What a lovely review of David Chadwick's Tassajara Stories by Linda Hess (The Bijak of Kabir): www.facebook.com/linda.hess.1...

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends, authors, and colleagues!

The Rooster Princess and Other Tales has been chosen for inclusion in the Jewish Women's Archive Winter Book Picks! Congrats, Debra Zaslow et al!
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Author Phil Goldberg (American Veda) is offering an online class next month, Dec. 8: Understanding Karma to Create a Desirable Future.
Hosted by Spirituality & Health. Reserve your seat now.
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Mystic Nomad: A Woman’s Wild Journey to True Connection by Annette Knopp Meditation teacher Knopp debuts with a luminous and layered account of her search for spiritual liberation. Driven by her “seeke...

Wonderful reviews rolling in for Annette Knopp's new memoir Mystic Nomad from Kirkus, Foreword Reviews, Lion's Roar,
and Publishers Weekly below.
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Your chance to understand what karma is actually about from a pro, author Philip Goldberg.
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A few pics from the recent events in Louisiana and Maryland during Rodger Kamenetz's book launch of Seeing Into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter.

Curious to hear more? Check out this interview on The Reading Life:
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Congrats to Rebe Huntman on being awarded Finalist for her wonderful book on Cuba, dance and love - My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic & Miracle!

The Power of Spiritual Imagination with Rodger Kamenetz

Check out this new interview between two wonderful authors, Rodger Kamenetz and Phil Goldberg. Rodger has just written a new book, Seeing Into the Life of Things, which is about the use of imagination (and dreams) in the spiritual life.
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My Son, the Priest “A beautifully written tale of spiritual growth.”—James Martin, SJ, author of the New York Times bestsellers Jesus: A Pilgrimage and Learning to Pray Not every Catholic mother wants her son to be a pr...

Congrats, Kristin Gilger: My Son, The Priest:A Mother’s Crisis of Faith is out today!

“[C]onsistently engaging... An exploration of faith, doubt, and family that expertly balances tender recollection with sharp insight.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Save the date, Milwaukee - at the new Capuchin Spiritual Center - on January 10 to learn practical ways of encountering God in daily life according to the experiences of St. Francis of Assisi.

Congrats, Rodger Kamenetz on the publications of Seeing Into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter!

“This book is a harvest of living wisdom, a ripening of the garden Rodger Kamenetz has been cultivating for decades." —Mirabai Starr

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Congrats, Annette Knopp, whose new book, Mystic Nomad: A Woman’s Wild Journey to True Connection, publishes today!

“A must-read for anyone on the path of awakening.” —Roshi Joan Halifax

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Jimmy Fallon Mourns the Loss of His Dog The ‘Tonight Show’ host described her as ‘a therapist, big sister and comedian’

Awesome reference to animal chaplain Sarah Bowen's book, Sacred Sendoffs:
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YouTube video by Monkfish Book Publishing Company The Story Behind “Seeing into the Life of Things"

Rodger Kamenetz describes his encounter with H.H. the Dalai Lama, the meaning of 'afflictive emotions,' and how it led him to write his new book, Seeing into the Life of Things (Monkfish. Nov. 2025)
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On November 11 Rodger Kamenetz invites us on an exhilarating journey that weaves together poetry, personal experience, and spiritual exploration. Drawing from his new work, Seeing into the Life of Things, this online event is free and open to everyone.
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YouTube video by Wise Women with Daisy Khan Muslim Take-Over of American Culture - Is it integration or infiltration? | Part 2

Dr. Daisy Khan's latest podcast episode already has over 28K views!

This episode explores how Muslim Americans aren’t “infiltrating” culture—they’re enriching it, shaping the nation’s evolving story through creativity, faith, and belonging.
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Karmic Relief “A wise, inspiring, and beautiful book offering potent medicine for our times.” —Miranda Macpherson, author of The Way of Grace: The Transforming Power of Ego Relaxation “Karma” is in our vocabulary, ...

Congrats, Philip Goldberg!
Out today: Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life

“[A] thought-provoking...nuanced and perceptive assessment of an oft-misunderstood spiritual concept.” —Publishers Weekly

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92 Books — The Shalom Center Buy Arthur’s two newest books, both written before his 92nd birthday, and support The Shalom Center.

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Congrats to Bill Gillard and Robert Stauffer on the publication of their new book: Then May the Senses Fall - Evelyn Underhill's Forgotten Fiction.

"Illuminating!" - James H. Thrall

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This just in from Richard Rohr's Center for Action & Contemplation:
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We are preparing to publish in early January what Sweeney says is the very last book he will write about Saint Francis.