Essentials: the basic range of items available in Supermarkets at rock bottom prices suggested the title. A no nonsense look at what being a Catholic involves, with the stress on the wonder of it all. Download for FREE; the aim is to help you come more fully to the love and knowledge of God.

Forget Dan Brown, this is very probably the REAL story, and it's more beautiful than you could imagine. In this book, the author attempts to tell the story of Jesus and Mary in the first person, hoping thereby to enter their minds to some degree. Jesus, as well as being the Eternal Word of God, is seen as being completely human, "like us in all things except sin" as St Paul puts it. The implication is that besides experiencing weakness, limitation and even ignorance, he must have been a fully integrated sexual being, with his sexuality playing a decisive part in his psychology. In accordance with the theory advanced by Ramon K. Jusino in his article "Mary Magdalen - author of the fourth Gospel?" Mary is seen as the mysterious "disciple whom Jesus loved" who features prominently in the fourth Gospel. Their relationship is explored with what is hoped is openness and honesty. The work is itself fictional, but follows closely the Gospel narratives. The generous preview gives a good taste of the book.

In this book, the author gives his personal vision of the Catholic Faith. He sees the Church as being in need of fundamental renewal: the renewal needed being mainly concerned with a fresh understanding of the meaning of Christian love, particularly in relation to the second part of the Great Commandment, that we must love our neighbour as ourselves. This would involve major changes in the very structure of the Church herself.A FREE download is offered, as his main purpose is to share his ideas as widely as possible.

The Catholic Church is seen by the author in this book with deep love and affection, but also with not a little exasperation. It sets out to show Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, as a deeply satisfying and exciting vision. Problems are outlined and faced, and imaginative, radical solutions proposed. The book can be downloaded FREE of charge, as the writer's main intent is to share his thoughts on these key beliefs and ideas, which inform his life. In return for the FREE download, please let me have your comments.

In this book, the author seeks to promote new ideas and approaches in the ongoing search for renewal in the Church. Orthodoxy, or fidelity to the basic message of the Gospel, is, however, of paramount importance.

The author's autobiography, cast in fictional form, from boyhood through to Ordination and beyond, to his final relinquishing of the priesthood and at least partial disillusionment. The book tells of the heights and depths, the joys and sorrows; all the myriad elements which go into the making of that enigmatic being, the Catholic Priest. It sets out to be deeply, even brutally honest and informative, but entertaining too; a "hard-to-put-down good read". It is the author's hope that these aims have been achieved. Read the generous preview for a good taste.The author, M.P. Burns, was for some years a Catholic Priest who has written much on various aspects of his faith.

PETER BRYANT & TEREZINHA NUNES The time that it takes children to learn to read varies greatly between different orthographies, as the chapter by Sprenger-Charolles clearly shows, and so do the difficulties that they encounter in learning about their own orthography. Nevertheless most people, who have the chance to learn to read, do in the end read well enough, even though a large number experience some significant difficulties on the way. Most of them eventually become reasonably efficient spellers too, even though they go on make spelling mistakes (at any rate if they are English speakers) for the rest of their lives. So, the majority of humans plainly does have intellectual resources that are needed for reading and writing, but it does not always find these resources easy to marshal. What are these resources? Do any of them have to be acquired? Do different orthographies make quite different demands on the intellect? Do people differ significantly from each other in the strength and accessibility of these resources? If they do, are these differences an important factor in determining children's success in learning to read and write? These are the main questions that the different chapters in this section on Basic Processes set out to answer.

Though the church universal is an ancient institution, the contemporary ministry landscape is always changing. That's why a new resource with useful information about Christian organizations is needed. The Essential Handbook of Denominations and Ministries is an easy-to-use guide to more than 200 of the largest denominations and 300 ministries in the United States. The entries for organizations include a brief history and summary, a contemporary profile, and discussion on doctrinal emphases, creeds, membership, and interdenominational and ecumenical alliances. Pastors, ministry leaders, community leaders, and students will find this resource a helpful guide as they seek to understand Christian denominations and ministries.

DigiCat presents to you a meticulously edited Helena Blavatsky collection. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The works of Helena Blavatsky will reveal you the secrets Theosophy and its mystical teachings. The nature is not "a fortuitous concurrence of atoms," and will assign to man his rightful place in the scheme of the Universe. Content: Isis Unveiled The Secret Doctrine The Key to Theosophy The Voice of the Silence Studies in Occultism From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan Nightmare Tales

Herman Selderhuis as editor of this volume has brought together a team of experts, resulting in a unique approach since each chapter is co-written by a catholic and a protestant author, who have all integrated the latest research results. Each section begins with a brief historiographical overview. The same time, ecclesiastical events are always set within a greater framework of political, social, and cultural developments for which reason each author has taken the liberty to describe its own method. The user will find in this book tables, diagrams, and illustrations. Also many source texts are integrated in the narration. Theses texts are intended to bring the described events and people closer to the reader and, as it were, to let them speak the words. The name of the book as "Handbook of the church history of the Netherlands" immediately brings to mind three problematic complexes which are relevant to its user. First, there is the nature of a handbook, that is intended to be a good tool but also has its limitations: it stimulates and necessitates the use of further books. Second, the area. The Netherlands is a plurality and that is also noticeable in its church history, for each region, town, and village has its own church history. Third, the history of the church for sure is the most important aspect, but this history can only be understood if it is described in the context of political and social developments.