Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl has been described as “the most important and influential Islamic thinker in the modern age.” An accomplished Islamic jurist and scholar, he received formal training in Islamic jurisprudence in Egypt and Kuwait as well as holding degrees from Yale, Princeton, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. He is […]

Lectio divina is a very useful and practical discipline for spiritual growth. Rooted in ancient monasticism, the practice is a fourfold cycle: Reading, Meditation, Prayer, and Contemplation. In fact, the term itself means “sacred reading.” Reading. Lectio divina begins with a “text,” whether that is the Bible, a spiritual classic, something in nature, or even […]

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Legacies and Adventures Teach the Importance of Pursuing Your DreamsBook Review – Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before Columbus by Mike McGrewReviewed by Lisa M. Hendey Many parents want to teach their children the importance of identifying and pursuing their dreams and the value of a strong faith in God. In the new book Saint […]