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Taking Care of Me
This volume seeks to give both the permission and process for finding the balance between taking care of others and caring for ourselves. It aims to dispel the worries of the modern day with the wisdom of the ages and free the reader to take charge of their lives.
Estate Planning for Catholics
With clear insight and a wealth of practical advice, Christopher Reilly explains the teachings of the Catholic Church and assists Catholics regarding their personal choices about the distribution of their possessions to others. The role of wealth and possessions in a Christ-centered life is explored along with a strong emphasis on the virtue of charity. Readers will come away with a better understanding of their faith and the information needed to work with an attorney in creating an effective plan for building a meaningful legacy.
Measuring Immorality
Why do conservative politicians and scholars in Britain, Australia and the United States continue to view rising rates of out-of-wedlock births and teenage pregnancies as a threat to civilised society? This book examines the process by which social science transforms a biological event - a birth - into a social and moral problem. Drawing on Foucault's 'archaeology of knowledge', Reekie stresses the role of statistics and other social-scientific discourses in the emergence of the illegitimacy 'problem' in the early nineteenth century and its continuing cultural significance. The book illustrates the continuity in concerns about illegitimacy, including pressure on the welfare system, fears of racial and intellectual denigration, the detrimental nature of fatherless families, and the association of rising illegitimacy with the supposed selfishness of excessively independent women.
Is It Possible to Embrace Seniority with Optimism and Happiness?
Embrace the golden years with a renewed sense of vigor and understanding in this enlightening exploration of seniority. This book delves deep into the intricate relationship between optimism, health, and aging, drawing from both personal experiences and broad statistical insights. Learn how factors such as one’s cultural background, specifically the rise of immigrant seniors in the U.S., shape the aging experience, contrasting them with the socio-politico-economic intricacies of Latin American countries. Uncover the ever-evolving dynamics of senior care, from the intricacies of love relationships among older couples to the stark disparities between genders, both in health risks and societa...
Leaping Upon the Mountains
Presenting the first real investigation of what male sexual assault survivors themselves identify as most important during various stages of recovery, Leaping upon the Mountains contains powerfully moving contributions from hundreds of men of all ages and backgrounds throughout the United States and 45 other countries. It is not a work of fiction, but a compilation of many truths, many realities—a quilt pieced together from men's experiences—forming an impressively triumphant pattern. Taken together, they state, lucidly and forcefully, that recovery work produces changes that are real, important, and permanent. Leaping upon the Mountains is a celebration of successful recovery. Readers of Leaping upon the Mountains will discover: • Insights and resources for all stages of recovery • Encouraging and inspiring messages from other male survivors • A large updated resource section providing concrete help to survivors and professionals • Ways of reconnecting with their own strength and creativity
Discover the Joy of Good Health
Dr. John Inzerillo – Is focused on rekindling the joy and wonder that lies within all of us. He presents ideas and exercises expressly designed to help the reader reconnect with the child they once were, while examining and altering long-held belief systems in order to better negotiate many of life’s common stumbling blocks. The work’s insightful emphasis on compassion and grace illustrates the profound impact that simple, everyday gestures, such as offering a genuine smile or a word of praise and appreciation can have on our relationships as well as on our own sense of well–being. He gently coaches us through confronting and tackling some of life’s more difficult issues, especiall...
Reel Spirituality
A comprehensive study of theology and film that explores how the Christian faith is portrayed in film throughout history.
Reel Spirituality (Engaging Culture)
Increasingly, thinking Christians are examining the influential role that movies play in our cultural dialogue. Reel Spirituality successfully heightens readers' sensitivity to the theological truths and statements about the human condition expressed through modern cinema. This second edition cites 200 new movies and encourages readers to ponder movie themes that permeate our culture as well as motion pictures that have demonstrated power to shape our perceptions of everything from relationships and careers to good and evil. Reel Spirituality is the perfect catalyst for dialogue and discipleship among moviegoers, church-based study groups, and religious film and arts groups. The second edition cites an additional 200 movies and includes new film photos.
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