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Katharine Drexel: The Riches-to-Rags Life Story of an American Catholic Saint
by Cheryl C. HughesOn October 1, 2000, Pope John Paul II proclaimed Katharine Drexel (1858–1955) to be a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Only the second American-born Catholic saint in history, Drexel founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1891 and established more than sixty Blessed Sacrament missions and schools.In this biography Cheryl Hughes chronicles the remarkable life of St. Katharine Drexel, exploring what drove her to turn away from her family’s wealth and become a missionary nun who served some of the most underprivileged and marginalized people of her time. Through her inspiration and effort "Mother" Katharine improved the lives of untold numbers of Native Americans and African Americans, overcoming open hostility to her work from various quarters, including the Ku Klux Klan. Her saintly legacy lives on today.
Katharine's Yesterday: and other stories (Grace Livingston Hill #93)
by Grace Livingston Hill[From the back cover:] Katharine’s Yesterday and Other Stories Young Katharine Bowman is certain the winter will be long and dreary. Her friends from the summer have all gone to their homes, and she feels deserted and lonely. Then she discovers a gift left for her by one of her friends... a gift that will change her life in astonishing ways! “Katharine’s Yesterday, ” like the other short stories in this collection, brings readers a real sense of the past, of days when life seemed simpler, more straightforward. Yet it also shows that struggles with pride, self-centeredness, and temptation are timeless, as real in the past as they are today. Fortunately, the solution to these struggles is equally timeless. Written in Grace Livingston Hill’s inimitable style, these entertaining stories will both challenge and inspire. Grace Livingston Hill Grace Livingston Hill is the beloved author of more than 100 books. Read and enjoyed by millions, her wholesome stories contain adventure, romance, and the heartwarming triumphs of people faced with the problems of life and love." #1. Where Two Ways Met, #2. Bright Arrows, #15 Marigold, #18 brentwood, #24 By Way of the Silverthorns, #30 Matched Pearls, #38 Spice Box, #41 blue ruin, #50 The Finding of Jasper Holt, #55 Ladybird, #61 Mystery Flowers, #66 The Girl From Montana, #68 The Story of a Whim, #70 in the way, #71 exit Betty, #73 Not Under the Law, #74 Lo Michael, #76 The City of Fire, #84 Cloudy Jewel, #95 Mary Arden and #96 because of Stephen.
A Katherine Reay Collection: Dear Mr. Knightley, Lizzy and Jane, The Brontë Plot
by Katherine ReayNow available in one volume--three novels by Katherine Reay! Dear Mr. Knightley, Lizzy & Jane, The Brontë Plot Dear Mr. Knightley Samantha Moore has always hidden behind the words of others--namely, her favorite characters in literature. Now, she will learn to write her own story--by giving that story to a complete stranger. Lizzy & Jane Elizabeth left her family's home in Seattle fifteen years ago to pursue her lifelong dream--chefing her own restaurant in New York City. Jane stayed behind to raise a family. Estranged since their mother's death many years ago, the circumstances of their lives are about to bring them together once again. The Brontë Plot When a rare-books dealer goes to England, she discovers more than just the famous writing haunts--she discovers how to love and be loved in today's modern world. "Katherine Reay's Dear Mr. Knightley kept me up until 2:00 a.m.; I simply couldn't put it down." --Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Tower
A Katherine Reay Collection: The Printed Letter Bookshop and Of Literature and Lattes
by Katherine ReayThe Printed Letter BookshopOne of Madeline Cullen&’s happiest childhood memories is of working with her Aunt Maddie in the quaint and cozy Printed Letter Bookshop. But by the time Madeline inherits the shop nearly twenty years later, family troubles and her own bitter losses have hardened her heart toward her once-treasured aunt—and the now struggling bookshop left in her care.&“Powerful, enchanting, and spirited, this novel will delight.&” —Patti Callahan, USA TODAY bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis&“The Printed Letter Bookshop is a captivating story of good books, a testament to the beauty of new beginnings, and a sweet reminder of the power of friendship.&” —Rachel McMillan, author of The London RestorationOf Literature and LattesReturn to the cozy and delightful town of Winsome, where two people discover the grace of letting go and the joy found in unexpected change.After fleeing her hometown three years earlier, Alyssa Harrison never planned to return. Then the Silicon Valley start-up she worked for collapsed and turned her world upside down. She is broke, under FBI investigation, and without a place to go. Having exhausted every option, she comes home to Winsome, Illinois, to regroup and move on as quickly as possible. Yet, as friends and family welcome her back, Alyssa begins to see a place for herself in this small Midwestern community.&“In her ode to small towns and second chances, Katherine Reay writes with affection and insight about the finer things in life.&” —Karen Dukess, author of The Last Book Party&“The town of Winsome reminds me of Jan Karon&’s Mitford, with its endearing characters, complex lives, and surprises where you don&’t expect them.&” —Lauren K. Denton, bestselling author of The Hideaway&“Of Literature and Lattes delivers a story with details so vivid you can feel the fabric slipping between your fingers, characters so rich they could slide into the booth across from you, and a message so hopeful and redemptive it will linger in your mind long after you turn the final page.&” —Melissa Ferguson, author of The Dating CharadeTwo full-length novelsSweet and thoughtful contemporary readsIncludes discussion questions and a recommended reading list from the author
Katheryn's Secret
by Linda HallInterweaving elements of mystery and suspense with a message of hope, Linda Hall's seventh novel brings healing to those wounded by legalism in the church. In Katheryn's Secret, mystery writer Sharon Colebrook finds herself the unexpected recipient of her deceased Aunt Katie's journals -- and hopes to learn about a murder Katie had hinted at years before. But as Sharon and her husband, Jeff, begin to investigate, the carefully kept facade of her strict religious family begins to crumble. Secrets, long buried, begin to surface -- and only God's grace can put this family back together again.A murder mystery...A fractured family...Evil intentions. Can one woman pull the pieces together? When Sharon Colebrook was a child, she listened to all of eccentric Aunt Katie's whimsical, half-true stories. But it's the unfinished tale of a murder that intrigues her most. After her aunt dies, Sharon, now a successful mystery writer, decides to write Katie's life story. Her research uncovers the strict, religious family's secrets, and its carefully kept facade begins to crumble. What fears haunt Doreen, the family's longtime maid? Was there a murder -- and who was behind it? What has happened to Dean, Sharon's errant brother? In the end, only God's grace can put this family back together again.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Katholizismus für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Rev. John Trigilio Jr. Rev. Kenneth BrighentiJeder kennt sie, fast jeder hat sich eine Meinung über sie gebildet, aber kaum jemand weiß, wofür sie genau eintritt, was sie genau vermitteln will. Die Rede ist von der katholischen Kirche. »Katholizismus für Dummies« erklärt, wie und warum Katholiken Heilige verehren, was die Sakramente sind, welche Regeln für Katholiken gelten und wie die Kirche aufgebaut ist. Die Leser erfahren, wo die Unterschiede zwischen Katholiken und Protestanten liegen und was die römische Kirche so einzigartig macht. Das Buch ist dabei leicht verständlich und wird trotzdem der jahrhundertelang gereiften Theologie der römisch-katholischen Kirche gerecht.
Kathy
by Barbara Miller Charles Paul Conn"DON'T BOTHER TO HOPE," THE DOCTORS SAID The Millers were a typical American family until the day a speeding car left 13-year-old Kathy critically injured, in a coma from which doctors said she might never recover. How Kathy won back her health, gave her family the gift of faith, and ran in an international marathon less than six months later is the most exciting, enthralling and inspiring book of the year! THE TRUE STORY OF A FAMILY'S LOVE, A DAUGHTER'S COURAGE, AND A MOTHER'S UNSHAKABLE FAITH
Kathy Chooses
by Joy CarlsonHaving been groomed by her father, Kathy was always in some type of sexual relationship. She had already had two abortions, one by a rape which occurred in high school, and the other when a boyfriend left her. Her new live-in boyfriend, Doug, had said he wanted children. Yet, when Kathy became pregnant, he told her to get an abortion. “Get an abortion,” he said, “Women do it all the time.”Kathy had seen the results of the second abortion and it affected her deeply. How could she do that again? They say it is the woman’s choice. With Doug pressuring her to have an abortion, could she make her own choice? What would Kathy choose?
Katie Luther, First Lady of the Reformation: The Unconventional Life of Katharina von Bora
by Ruth A. TuckerKatharina von Bora, wife of Martin Luther, was by any measure the First Lady of the Reformation. A strong woman with a mind of her own, she would remain unknown to us were it not for her larger than life husband. Unlike other noted Reformation women, her primary vocation was not related to ministry. She was a farmer and a brewer with a boarding house the size of a Holiday Inn - and all that with a large family and nursing responsibilities. In many ways, Katie was a modern woman - a Lean In woman or a modern-day version of a Proverbs 31 woman. Katharina's voice echoes among modern women, wives and mothers who have carved out a career of their own.Decisive and assertive, she transformed Martin Luther into at least a practicing egalitarian. Katharina was a full partner who was a no-nonsense, confident and determined woman, a starke Frau who did not cower when confronted by a powerful man.Ruth Tucker invites readers to visit Katie Luther in her sixteenth-century village life - with its celebrations and heartaches, housing, diet, fashion, childbirth, child-rearing and gender restrictions - and to welcome her today into our own living rooms and workplaces.
Katie's Dream (Wortham Family #3)
by Leisha KellyIn 1932, a small-town Fourth of July celebration delivers more than just a display of fireworks for Samuel and Julia Wortham. As they return from the local festivities, the Worthams find that Samuel’s brother, Edward, is out of prison and at their doorstep. And he’s not alone. Surprise turns to shock and confusion as Edward introduces a young girl named Katie and declares that Samuel is her father. As Samuel fights for his innocence against a brother who delights in antagonizing him, the rest of the family struggles to find the truth. Will Julia believe Samuel’s declarations of faithfulness? Will Katie find a home with the Worthams? Can Samuel and Julia’s faith survive this troubling test? This sequel to Julia’s Hope and Emma’s Gift is a gripping story of truth, forgiveness, and reconciliation that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Katie's Redemption
by Patricia DavidsAfter two years away, Katie Lantz returns to her Amish community nine months pregnant--and unmarried. With nowhere else to turn, she nervously knocks on her family's door, fearing she'll be shunned. Yet the handsome stranger who now owns the farm welcomes her in--just in time for Katie to give birth. Carpenter Elam Sutter and his kindly mother care for Katie and her newborn in a loving way she never dreamed was possible. But in the face of a heartwrenching choice, Katie learns just what family, faith and acceptance truly mean.
Katie's Redemption (Brides of Amish Country #2)
by Patricia DavidsUSA Today–Bestselling Author: She thought she’d be shunned—but found open arms and loving hearts . . . After two years away, Katie Lantz returns to her Amish community nine months pregnant—and unmarried. With nowhere else to turn, she nervously knocks on her family’s door, fearing she’ll be shunned. Yet the handsome stranger who now owns the farm welcomes her in—just in time for Katie to give birth. Carpenter Elam Sutter and his kindly mother care for Katie and her newborn in a loving way she never dreamed was possible. But in the face of a heart-wrenching choice, Katie will learn just what family, faith, and acceptance truly mean . . . Praise for Patricia Davids’ novels“Uplifting . . . will have fans of Amish romance eager to read more from Davids.” —Publishers Weekly“Patricia writes with heart, integrity and hope. Her stories both entertain and edify—the perfect combination.” —Kim Vogel Sawyer, bestselling author of The Tapestry of Grace
Katie's Way
by Marta PerryA quilt shop brings Amish and Englisch together, and trouble follows... After a thwarted romance, Katie Miller starts over by moving to Pleasant Valley and opening a quilt shop. Soon Amish and Englisch turn the store into a lively spot...to the consternation of Caleb Brand, who crafts furniture next door. Then Katie's sister joins her, to escape rumors of her wild rumspringa, and Katie feels the burden of responsibility for a restless teenager. Even worse, her efforts to bring more people to Main Street arouse resistance among local businesses. When acts of vandalism threaten Katie's shop, she turns to Caleb for comfort, and their friendship deepens. But will Caleb's secret past prevent him from embracing a future with Katie? Or will their fragile romance develop the strength to last a lifetime?
Katt's in the Cradle
by Christy Scannell Ginger KolbabaWhen you're in the trenches, sometimes you're up to your neck in mud. That's the not-so-glamorous life of a pastor's wife. Felicia's family is...complicated. That's putting it nicely. Now they're flying in from LA -- all at once -- to stay with her...just when her brother-in-law, Javier, and Mama aren't even speaking to each other. And the whole church will be there to witness the feud. Mimi has a lot on her mind with her four energetic kids -- especially Milo the screamer, with his Pavarotti voice. Then her live-in alcoholic dad starts to mow their lawn at midnight. Lisa has her hands full with loudmouth Tom Graves and the other troublemakers at Red River Assembly. Then vicious rumors start to fly about the Barton family...and the attacks and threats get increasingly personal. Jennifer is pushing her adopted daughter, Carys, in a stroller, when she notices a black town car -- the same car she's seen several times over the past week. Could someone be following her? The PWs plunge into an unnerving mystery...and discover what "family" really means.
The Kauffman Amish Bakery Collection: A Gift of Grace, A Promise of Hope, A Place of Peace, A Life of Joy, A Season of Love (Kauffman Amish Bakery Series)
by Amy ClipstonBestselling author Amy Clipston’s Kauffman Amish Bakery series now available in one volume! A Gift of Grace When Rebecca Kauffman’s older sister, who left the Amish community when she was a teenager, dies in an automobile accident, Rebecca is left custody of her two modern non-Amish teenage nieces, Jessica and Lindsay. Will she be able to reconcile the two worlds in her home—or will the clash of cultures tear apart her world—and her marriage? A Promise of Hope In A Promise of Hope, the second book in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series by Amy Clipston, an Amish widow with newborn twins discovers her deceased husband had disturbing secrets. As she tries to come to grips with the past, she considers a loveless marriage to ensure stability for her young family . . . with her faith in God hanging in the balance. A Place of Peace Miriam Lapp returns to the Amish community she once belonged to when she hears of her mother’s death. Amidst her grief and some painful lies from her past, she is forced to face the people who rejected her. Losing her once fiancé and being shunned by her father becomes an excruciating test of her faith. A Place of Peace is one story you won't soon forget. A Life of Joy Eighteen-year-old Lindsay Bedford is struggling to figure out where she belongs. In the Amish community of Bird-in-Hand? Or in the English world like her older sister? Returning for an extended visit to her hometown in Virginia, Lindsay must reconnect with old friends, face family pressures, and take some surprising turns before she can truly find her way home. A Season of Love In A Season of Love, the fifth and final novel of Amy Clipston’s best-selling Kauffman Amish Bakery series, three young friends enter the most important season of their lives. But relationships have changed, and only time will tell if Lindsay, Katie, and Lizzie Anne have made the right choices.
A Kauffman Amish Christmas Collection (Kauffman Amish Bakery Series)
by Amy ClipstonIn A Plain and Simple Christmas, from the author of the widely popular Kauffman Amish Bakery Series, shunned Anna Mae doesn’t receive the welcome she expects when she pays a visit for Christmas and her world begins to fall apart, leaving her to question her place in her family—and her faith in God. Set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Naomi’s Gift reintroduces twenty-four-year-old Naomi King, who has given up her dreams of finding true love. But when a young widower stirs surprising feelings in her, Naomi cautiously opens her heart to him and receives an unexpected response that once again turns her world upside-down. Author Amy Clipston artfully paints a panorama of simple lives full of complex relationships, and she carefully explores cultural differences and human similarities, with inspirational results.
Kavichakravarthy Kambar
by Mahavidwan Ra Raghava IyengarKambar, a 12th centuary poet lived during the regime of King Rakendra Chola. In addition to the Ramayanam, Kambar has also authored other works like the Saraswathi Andathi and Kangai Puranam
Kaydie (Montana Skies #2)
by Penny Zeller"Haunted by her marriage to an abusive man, Kaydie Kraemer is determined never to fall in love again, and it will take the grace of God to change her mind--the same grace that works in the heart of Jonah Dickenson, a confirmed bachelor, and awakens in him an attraction to her"--Provided by publisher.
Kazantzakis’ Philosophical and Theological Thought: Reach What You Cannot
by Jerry H. GillThis book explores the philosophical and theological thought of Nikos Kazantzakis. Kazantzakis is a well-known and highly influential Greek writer, having authored such works as Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ, among many others. This volume focuses on the over-arching themes of Kazantzakis’ work, namely the importance of the natural world, the nature of humanity, and the nature of God, by means of an analysis of his major novels and other writings. Along the way attention is given to the views of the important scholars who have interacted with Kazantzakis’s works, including Peter Bien, Darren Middleton, and Daniel Dombrowski.
Keats: The Religious Sense
by Robert M. RyanA landmark account of how Keat&’s religion shaped his life and poetryJohn Keats (1795–1821) was an earnest seeker after truth who believed in the existence of a Supreme Being and felt a need to investigate the consequences and ramifications of that belief. Keats: The Religious Sense reconstructs the historical, social, and intellectual environment that fostered Keats&’s religious convictions and describes the faith he adopted for himself. In this landmark book, Robert Ryan follows Keats&’s religious development through its observable chronological stages, beginning with the process by which he abandoned the Christian faith of his upbringing. Ryan shows how religious speculation and discussion played a significant formative role in the poet&’s intellectual development, especially in the years of his greatest achievement, and argues that Keats&’s critical judgments of Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth—as well as some of his famous theoretical pronouncements on poetry, including his remarks on &“negative capability&” and &“the truth of Imagination&”—cannot be fully understood without understanding the religious context in which they were made.
The Kebra Nagast: The Lost Bible of Rastafarian Wisdom and Faith from Ethiopia and Jamaica
by Gerald HausmanThis book is a sacred text to Ethiopian Christians and Jamaican Rastafarians and tells of the relationship between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and their son Menyelik, who hid the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia.
Kedoshim: The JPS B'nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary (JPS Study Bible)
by Rabbi Jeffrey K. SalkinKedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27) and Haftarah (Amos 9:7-15): The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary shows teens in their own language how Torah addresses the issues in their world. The conversational tone is inviting and dignified, concise and substantial, direct and informative. Each pamphlet includes a general introduction, two model divrei Torah on the weekly Torah portion, and one model davar Torah on the weekly Haftarah portion. Jewish learning—for young people and adults—will never be the same. The complete set of weekly portions is available in Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin’s book The JPS B’nai Mitzvah Torah Commentary (JPS, 2017).
Keep Calm and Pray
by Andrews McMeel PublishingIn times of trouble and times of joy, the importance of prayer cannot be overstated; whether to ask for guidance in our own lives, as an appeal for help, or simply to give thanks. This inspirational little book is packed with quotations and prayers to help you keep calm on every step of life's journey.
Keep Climbing: How I Beat Cancer and Reached the Top of the World
by Sean SwarnerThe 29,035-foot giant known as Mount Everest tortures its challengers with life-threatening conditions such as 100 mph winds, the dramatic loss of oxygen, snowstorms, and deadly avalanches. Climbers of Everest are faced with incredible dangers, but for Sean Swarner the obstacles he overcame prior to his summiting make his story even more compelling. Sean isn't just a cancer survivor; he is truly a medical marvel. He is the only person in the world ever to have been diagnosed with both Hodgkin's disease and Askin's sarcoma. He was diagnosed in the fourth and final stage of Hodgkin's disease at the age of thirteen, when doctors expected him to live for no more than three months. He overcame his illness only to be stricken a second time when a deadly golf ball-sized tumor attacked his right lung. After removal of the Askin's tumor, Sean was expected to live for less than two weeks. A decade later and with only partial use of his lungs, Sean became famous for being the first cancer survivor to climb Mount Everest. Sean's successful summiting of Mount Everest was driven not only by his desire to reach the highest peak in the world but also by his determination to use his accomplishment as a way to bring hope to others facing seemingly insurmountable odds. By showing those affected by cancer how he has conquered some of the most difficult obstacles life could offer, Sean inspires others with the will to live. Living proof that cancer patients can and do recover, his story will encourage those touched by cancer to dream big and never give up. Despite life's setbacks, Sean believes those dreams are always in reach. Sean's story is not just about illness, heartache, and pain; it's about something greater. It's about hope. It's about helping others and never quitting. It's about personal battles with the elements and coming out on top of the world . . . literally.
Keep The Faith, Change The Church: The Battle By Catholics For The Soul Of Their Church
by James Muller Charles Kenney<p>A Defining Moment in the Life of the Church Even before the terrible revelations of sexual misconduct and the cover-up that allowed such atrocities to continue happening, the Catholic Church was in trouble. <p>With a devout but aging congregation giving way to a generation of so-called lapsed Catholics, the spiritual vitality and significance of the church had seemed, in the context of modern American society, to be ebbing away. <p>Then when the scandal hit, even true believers were pitched into an all-out crisis of faith.It was at this low point that a fiercely committed group of Catholics emphatically said, Enough! <p>This book tells their inspiring story, the story of Voice of the Faithful, a grassroots organization formed to give the laity a voice in making their church a more effective spiritual and social force. <p>The group came to realize that the underlying cause of the cover-ups and the failure of the church to adopt many needed changes is the abuse by some in the hierarchy of the excessive power they hold. <p>For too long, average Catholics have been disenfranchised. <p>Now, with the growing success of Voice of the Faithful, there is finally a legitimate forum for the laity. <p>As James E. Muller and Charles Kenney show in this urgent call to action, history is on the side of those who would stand up and be heard.