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‘Later I realised that this was the most powerful moment of the journey for me. Here I was, a stranger who had wandered in from the Tibetan plateau in the need of shelter and comfort, and I was offered both in abundance. We had no word in common but without the benefit of language it is the non-verbals that click into place: body language, gesture, mime, eye contact, facial expressions, basic intuition. The condition of being human is universal I discovered and the underlying impulse to reach out and connect transcends the barriers of race, language and geographical location.’
A beautifully written collection of essays on incredible journeys across the seven continents by writer and broadcaster Marguerite Mac Curtin.

In Seven Voices of Joy we hear from seven characters from the Advent story.
Each voice is unique. Each voice has a different tempo, feeling and resonance. Each contains comfort, inspiration and, above all, hope. This sensory prayer book is for individual or group use and combines a mixture of Franciscan and Augustinian spirituality. The reader is invited to gaze on an image, read the reflection (in English or in Irish) and listen to how their soul responds.

In the aftermath of 9/11, which highlighted the dark alliance between religion and violence, there was a new realisation among policymakers around the world of the significance of religion as a factor in global affairs. We are faced with almost daily evidence in newspapers and on radio, television and social media platforms of the capacity of religion to do much good but also to do great harm. The phrase ‘the paradox of religions’ has been used to describe this dual effect. The Politics of God: The Rise and Rise of Political Religion examines the rise of political religion and its global impact, particularly in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War that has caused Europe’s largest refugee crisis since WWII. More so than at any time before in history, it is now recognised that religions, in their beliefs, doctrines and practices, are involved in much that is divisive and harmful. But at the same time they are involved in much that is extremely good. 

You Have One Teacher: Reflections on the Gospel Readings for the Year of Matthew by Fr Martin Hogan is a collection of reflections on the Sunday readings from the Gospel of Matthew used during Year A. Perfect for sermon preparation, personal reflection or group study, it offers an engaging and thought-provoking series of reflections on the gospel readings for Year A that will have broad appeal. This enlightening guide explores salient themes that would have resonated with the gospel’s earliest readers, as well as with Christians today, and suggests imaginative new ways to encounter Matthew in terms of our faith journey. This inspiring resource will serve as an indispensable companion for both clergy and laity as they journey with Christ through the Gospel of Matthew.

‘The nativity scene is akin to a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture. As we contemplate the Christmas story, we are invited to set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman.’ (Pope Francis, Admirabile Signum, 1). In this typically heart-warming apostolic letter, Pope Francis explores the meaning of the nativity scene, its origins, and the untold importance it has for society today. With references to the first nativity scene, attributed to St Francis of Assisi in Greccio, Italy, Pope Francis explores the history of the crib and its profound and everlasting symbolism. He also explores its implication for Christians today, at a time when, despite great wealth and prosperity, so many in society are told that there is ‘no room at the inn’.
Royalties from this title will go the Peter McVerry Trust.
 

‘ADHD is also recognised as an individual difference where impairments or difficulties are the result of the demands or the ways of working in school, work and socially. If accommodations are made, people with ADHD can be successful in these settings.’
Have I got Your Attention? Living with Adult ADHD is a practical guidebook on ADHD for adults, especially adults who were diagnosed late in life. With an introduction by Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland, the book introduces a range of twelve contributors who provide a glimpse into the life of someone with the condition.
The aim of the book is to support people with ADHD and allow them to be the best version of themselves. It also aims to create an awareness and a shift in the public perception of ADHD and to remove the stigma surrounding the condition. 

 

The Liturgical Calendar for Ireland 2023 is the essential guide to the Church’s daily round of prayer. It not only provides the basic rules for celebrating the liturgy but also notes and commentaries for a deeper understanding of the liturgical celebrations. This calendar has been revised according to the third typical edition of the Roman Missal.


 

Following on from the success of How to Be Our Best Self in Times of Crisis and How to be Our Best Self in Times of Chronic Stress comes Self-Care: A Twenty-Four-Hour Manual. This much-needed manual provides practical ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine. In this important book, the reader is encouraged to discover the importance of self-care.
This unique book highlights the miracle of tiny tips to look after your well-being in a twenty-four-hour period packed with pressures and deadlines. It offers practical and easy-to-follow steps that can be readily incorporated into even the most hectic lifestyle. 

The centenary of the death of Blessed Columba Marmion will be in 2023.
‘Columba Marmion did not set out to be a great spiritual writer, but when the talks he had given to his monks were adapted and put into book form, they spread like wildfire across the world and became hugely influential.’
In this fascinating book, commemorating the centenary of Blessed Columba Marmion’s death, Columba McCann explores Marmion’s spiritual teachings and highlights key moments in his life that influenced his writing, from his early childhood in Dublin to his later years as a Benedictine and as abbot of Maredsous in Belgium.