Spiritual Growth and Action Booklist

“Unlike any other Bible available, Faith in Action Study Bible introduces a new and innovative ’commentary style’ notes system that’s divided into paired notes: ’There and Then’ and ’Here and Now.’ ‘There and Then’ notes provide background information and/or explain or amplify the meaning of the text. ‘Here and Now’ notes explore a variety of contexts, both personal and social/cultural, in which the passage may be applied today.”
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Here and Now: Living in the Spirit , Henri Nouwen
In this book, Nouwen shares his spiritual journey. In simple meditations, he gently and quietly presents small packets of wisdom, most of them already known to Nouwen readers. Nouwen reports asking Mother Theresa’s advice concerning his many and complex problems. Her answer--“Well, when you spend one hour a day adoring your Lord and never do anything which is wrong. . . you will be fine”—completely cuts through his pretentious self-absorption and points directly to what is holy.

Wounded Healer , Henri Nouwen
This is a hope-filled an profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those men and women who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways often threatening and ineffective. In this book, Henri Nouwen combines creative cases of ministry with stories from diverse cultures and religious traditions in preparing a new model for ministry. It is a thoughtful and insightful guide that will be welcomed by anyone engaged in the service of others.

Simple Path, Mother Teresa
Known around the globe for her indefatigable work on behalf of the poor, the sick, and the dying, Mother Teresa has devoted her live to giving hope to the hopeless in more than 120 countries. She inspires us all to find a way to translate our spiritual beliefs into action in the world. In her own words, Mother Teresa shares the thoughts and experiences that have led her to do her extraordinary charitable work.