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Ben-Hur

A Tale of the Christ

by Wallace, Lew

Book - 2012

When Judah Ben-Hur's family, honor, and freedom are swept away by a friend's betrayal, he becomes set on survival and revenge. When Judah Ben-Hur's family, honor, and freedom are swept away by a friend's betrayal, he becomes set on survival and revenge. Show less

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The Book of the Dun Cow

by Wangerin, Walter

Book - 2003

In this vivid parable, Chauntecleer, the proud ruler of the animals, must defeat a grim foe who grows stronger through despair. In this vivid parable, Chauntecleer, the proud ruler of the animals, must defeat a grim foe who grows stronger through despair. Show less

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The Bronze Bow

by Speare, Elizabeth George

Book - 1961

"He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze." –from the Song of David (2 Samuel 22:35 ) Daniel bar Jamin believes wagi...Show more "He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze." –from the Song of David (2 Samuel 22:35 ) Daniel bar Jamin believes waging war is the only proper way to avenge his father's death--until he listens to the teachings of a wise traveling carpenter. Winner of the Newbery Medal. Show less

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Dear and Glorious Physician

by Caldwell, Taylor

Book - 2008

Lucanus, later known as Saint Luke, was one of the "gospel makers." But before that, he was a doctor in despair and a seeker-of-truth. Lucanus, later known as Saint Luke, was one of the "gospel makers." But before that, he was a doctor in despair and a seeker-of-truth. Show less

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Gift From the Sea

by Lindbergh, Anne Morrow

Book - 1991

The author's reflections on how each stage of a woman's life, whatever its form, is a divine gift is still treasured decades after its first publication. The author's reflections on how each stage of a woman's life, whatever its form, is a divine gift is still treasured decades after its first publication. Show less

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Hildegard of Bingen

The Woman of Her Age

by Maddocks, Fiona

Book - 2001

This nun and musical genius, who was eventually canonized, had many learned accomplishments. This nun and musical genius, who was eventually canonized, had many learned accomplishments. Show less

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The Lamb's Supper

The Mass as Heaven on Earth

by Hahn, Scott

Book - 1999

An enthusiastic delving into deeper meanings of the Roman Catholic Mass and its relation to, among other things, the book of Revelation. An enthusiastic delving into deeper meanings of the Roman Catholic Mass and its relation to, among other things, the book of Revelation. Show less

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Lent at Ephesus

by Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles

Music CD - 2014

Chants and hymns for the Lenten season from a group of Benedictine nuns. Chants and hymns for the Lenten season from a group of Benedictine nuns. Show less

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The Mind of the Maker

by Sayers, Dorothy L.

Book - 1987

Yes, she wrote best-selling mysteries, but she was also a theologian. Her writing is direct even as her subjects are profound. How does an artist's creation relate to God's? Yes, she wrote best-selling mysteries, but she was also a theologian. Her writing is direct even as her subjects are profound. How does an artist's creation relate to God's? Show less

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My Sisters the Saints

by Campbell, Colleen Carroll

Book - 2012

Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Faustina of Poland, Edith Stein of Germany, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Mary of Nazareth. The author finds sisterhood and strength for her own life by studying the lives of these saints. Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Faustina of Poland, Edith Stein of Germany, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Mary of Nazareth. The author finds sisterhood and strength for her own life by studying the lives of these saints. Show less

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The Rising

Living the Mysteries of Lent, Easter, and Pentecost

by Wright, Wendy M.

Book - 1994

A blend of contemporary and historical theology, poetry, hymnody, and personal stories for the celebration of Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. A blend of contemporary and historical theology, poetry, hymnody, and personal stories for the celebration of Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Show less

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The Robe

by Douglas, Lloyd C.

Book - 1999

Marcellus Gallio, a Roman commander, does not believe in religion or the supernatural. Then his detachment is given the assignment to execute a peaceful troublemaker during Passover. Marcellus Gallio, a Roman commander, does not believe in religion or the supernatural. Then his detachment is given the assignment to execute a peaceful troublemaker during Passover. Show less

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