My Dark Nights: Encounters with God was written from the author’s notes taken during his experiences of encounter during two Dark Nights. St. John of the Cross wrote his famous work on “the dark night of the sense” and the “dark night of the spirit.” Each person’s experiences of the two Dark Nights are unique. This book, written by a layperson, presents his encounters of God’s purifying and enlightening grace and transformation brought about in each Night. In the Darkness of the first Nigh...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide opens the doorway to the world of green witchcraft, intertwining the magic of the earth with the rhythms of the natural world. Through profound exploration into the practices and philosophies of great witchery, you'll be guided through a harmonious dance with nature, its cycles, and its gifts.Within these pages, you'll discover the foundational aspects of green witchcraft, from creating ...

My Life in Dialogue begins with the author's spiritual journey to interreligious dialogue. Advising the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID), he writes about dialogues under Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis. He also discusses conversations with Muslims in Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia after 9/11.

In those dreary early centuries when England was in the throes of its beginnings, and when the Roman eagle—which had always led a half-stifled life amongst British fogs, had gone back to its own eyrie in the South—the old stock historians could and did find little to fasten our regard—save the eternal welter of little wars. Indeed, those who studied fifty years ago will remember that all early British history was excessively meagre and stiff; some of it, I daresay, left yet in the accredit...

"Reveries of a Bachelor or, A Book of the Heart" by Donald Grant Mitchell is a reflective exploration of the inner life of a bachelor. Through a series of essays, Mitchell delves into themes of love, solitude, and the beauty of nature, offering readers a glimpse into the contemplative mind of a man navigating the complexities of life without the companionship of a partner. His prose is rich and evocative, painting vivid pictures of the world around him while also probing the depths of huma...

"English Lands, Letters and Kings, vol. 3: Queen Anne and the Georges" by Donald Grant Mitchell explores the rich tapestry of English history during the reign of Queen Anne and the subsequent Georges. This volume delves into the cultural, political, and social dynamics of the time, highlighting the interplay between the monarchy and the burgeoning literary scene. Mitchell's narrative is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the era's influential figures...

"Dream Life: A Fable of the Seasons" by Donald Grant Mitchell is a whimsical exploration of the changing seasons through the lens of a dreamer. The narrative unfolds in a picturesque setting, where the protagonist experiences the beauty and challenges of each season. Mitchell's lyrical prose invites readers to reflect on the cycles of nature and the passage of time, blending fantasy with reality. The book serves as a reminder of the joys and sorrows that accompany the seasons, encouraging ...

This book postulates that amae is a motivational factor with universal impact upon Japanese people. It explores the ways in which amae affects political behaviour and law as attitudes towards authority, factionalism, political opposition, and citizen's movements.

English Lands Letters and Kings: The Later Georges to Victoria is a short overview of many figures in English history.

We take outlook to-day from the threshold of the seventeenth century. Elizabeth is dead (1603), but not England. The powers it had grown to under her quickening offices are all alive. The great Spanish dragon has its teeth drawn; Cadiz has been despoiled, and huge galleons, gold-laden, have come trailing into Devon ports. France is courteously friendly. Holland and England are in leash, as against the fainter-growing blasts of Popedom. In Ireland, Tyrone has been whipped into bloody quietu...

Masao Abe: A Zen Life of Dialogue is a compilation of essays that cover the life and work of Masao Abe, perhaps one of the greatest Zen Buddhist communicators of the twentieth century.Masao Abe has opened up a rich dialogue between Japan and the West. He is considered the leading living Zen figure in the Kyoto School of Buddhist thought and the successor of D.T. Suzuki, his early mentor, as the foremost exponent of Zen Buddhism in the West.Through stories and recol...

English Lands Letters and Kings: From Celt to Tudor is a great overview of English history.