Pope Francis

Pope Francis
Author: Francesca Ambrogetti
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 069814127X

An intimate and personal glimpse inside the mind of the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, through his own words... “I believe in the kindness of others, and that I must love them without fear.”—Jorge Bergoglio, Pope Francis Jorge Bergoglio is the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first to take the name Francis, after Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century friar known for his charity and kindness. Here, in a series of extensive interviews conducted over two years, he reveals the very image of a humble priest and inspired teacher. This is a portrait of a man more interested in substance than style. In spontaneous, intimate terms, he talks about his childhood and family life, his first job, the discovery of his calling, and his early days in the seminary. He was a teacher of psychology and literature who befriended writers such as Jorge Luis Borges. He cites Homer and Cervantes with ease, and names Babette’s Feast as a favorite film and Marc Chagall as a favorite painter. He also takes on uncomfortable subjects: the declining number of priests and nuns; celibacy; the scandals that have rocked the Church; and his experience with the military dictatorship of Argentina. Through his own words, this book reveals a man who is thoughtful and witty, learned and introspective—one whose actions and words reflect his deeply rooted humility. Also included in this volume are Pope Francis’s own writings and reflections—full of wisdom and inspiration.

The Perfect Path: at the Mountain Top

The Perfect Path: at the Mountain Top
Author: Saeed Gomez
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2017-06-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1496955757

This book is 3 things, a journal for retracing steps, a diary to record lessons and events as author was learning becoming a strong Christ-led spiritual man, and a devotional wring piece that the author uses to remember some of the many important promises the Bible has had for his life. This book is structured to make it easy to learn and try to comprehend the many values and depth spiritual lessons the Bible has to offer. This book is more of a personal testimony than just a replica of the holy word. This is the author's perspective as he was learning and being molded throughout his early stages of reaching strong spiritual principle through the foundation and guidance of God the father, Christ the son, and the long patience of the strong Holy Ghost and how they operated in his life. Let this book treat you with fresh scripture referencing and some subjects that can help you solve the mystery of God in your life. This is Christian inspired and meant to be appreciated by Christ focused truth seekers. Keeping as much of the truth intact with much of the dogma left out. The author doesn't claim to be perfect just perfectly in love with the experiences he has been having his life because of the newfound refreshing mindsets. Full of positive effects to his life the author invites you to taste the piece of God inspired words to embrace their newfound or enrich their already prolonged experience getting to know God in their lives. This book is recommended for mature audiences and should be supervised when read to children. Be advised all references are there to aid your Christian studies and experience and the author hopes you can be happy with knowing the things he had to learn through a very rough road of illnesses to full transformational healing.

On Heaven and Earth

On Heaven and Earth
Author: Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Publisher: Image
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-12-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0804138729

New York Times Bestseller! From the man who became Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio shares his thoughts on religion, reason, and the challenges the world faces in the 21st century with Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist. For years Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Argentina, and Rabbi Abraham Skorka were tenacious promoters of interreligious dialogues on faith and reason. They both sought to build bridges among Catholicism, Judaism, and the world at large. On Heaven and Earth, originally published in Argentina in 2010, brings together a series of these conversations where both men talked about various theological and worldly issues, including God, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and globalization. From these personal and accessible talks comes a first-hand view of the man who would become pope to 1.2 billion Catholics around the world in March 2013.

A New Day

A New Day
Author: Jon Secada
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2014-10-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0698154487

As one of the first successful Latin crossover artists, Jon Secada dominated the pop music charts in the early 90s, releasing hits such as Just Another Day and Angel and winning multiple Grammy Awards. As a Cuban refuge, Jon understands that life is about starting anew and embracing opportunities, something he never lost sight of while achieving his dream of being a performer and while building new dreams when life took unexpected turns. In his debut book, Jon shares the lessons he learned that made him the resilient person he is today. His moving message reaffirms that wisdom and strength comes from constantly reinventing yourself and finding what you’re made of through doubt and hardships, growing from adversity, and having faith in A New Day.

Operation Pedro Pan

Operation Pedro Pan
Author: Yvonne Conde
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2002-05-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135957479

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Heaven Is for Real

Heaven Is for Real
Author: Todd Burpo
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2016-07-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535195683

A young boy emerges from life-saving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven. Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe but soon the evidence was clear. Colton said he met his miscarried sister, whom no one had told him about, and his great grandfather who died 30 years before Colton was born, then shared impossible-to-know details about each. He describes the horse that only Jesus could ride, about how "reaaally big" God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit "shoots down power" from heaven to help us. Told by the father, but often in Colton's own words, the disarmingly simple message is heaven is a real place, Jesus really loves children, and be ready, there is a coming last battle.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: Cincinnati (Ohio), Public Library
Publisher:
Total Pages: 856
Release: 1890
Genre:
ISBN:

Dancing Home

Dancing Home
Author: Alma Flor Ada
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 144242396X

In this timely tale of immigration, two cousins learn the importance of family and friendship. A year of discoveries culminates in a performance full of surprises, as two girls find their own way to belong. Mexico may be her parents’ home, but it’s certainly not Margie’s. She has finally convinced the other kids at school she is one-hundred percent American—just like them. But when her Mexican cousin Lupe visits, the image she’s created for herself crumbles. Things aren’t easy for Lupe, either. Mexico hadn’t felt like home since her father went North to find work. Lupe’s hope of seeing him in the United States comforts her some, but learning a new language in a new school is tough. Lupe, as much as Margie, is in need of a friend. Little by little, the girls’ individual steps find the rhythm of one shared dance, and they learn what “home” really means. In the tradition of My Name is Maria Isabel—and simultaneously published in English and in Spanish—Alma Flor Ada and her son Gabriel M. Zubizarreta offer an honest story of family, friendship, and the classic immigrant experience: becoming part of something new, while straying true to who you are.