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Green Mass: The Ecological Theology of St. Hildegard of Bingen
by Michael MarderGreen Mass is a meditation on—and with—twelfth-century Christian mystic and polymath Saint Hildegard of Bingen. Attending to Hildegard's vegetal vision, which greens theological tradition and imbues plant life with spirit, philosopher Michael Marder uncovers a verdant mode of thinking. The book stages a fresh encounter between present-day and premodern concerns, ecology and theology, philosophy and mysticism, the material and the spiritual, in word and sound. Hildegard's lush notion of viriditas, the vegetal power of creation, is emblematic of her deeply entwined understanding of physical reality and spiritual elevation. From blossoming flora to burning desert, Marder plays with the symphonic multiplicity of meanings in her thought, listening to the resonances between the ardency of holy fire and the aridity of a world aflame. Across Hildegard's cosmos, we hear the anarchic proliferation of her ecological theology, in which both God and greening are circular, without beginning or end. Introduced with a foreword by philosopher Marcia Sá Cavalcante Schuback and accompanied by cellist Peter Schuback's musical movements, which echo both Hildegard's own compositions and key themes in each chapter of the book, this multifaceted work creates a resonance chamber, in which to discover the living world anew. The original compositions accompanying each chapter are available free for streaming and for download at www.sup.org/greenmass
Green Ribbons and Turbans: Young Iranians Against the Mullahs
by Joanna Oseman Armin ArefiDuring the last presidential election in Iran, nonviolent protestors defied the mullahs' power by wearing green ribbons on their wrists. In June of 2009, the inhabitants of Tehran were living underground to escape the government's authority, strangled by interdictions, dreaming of freedom and revolution. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran and desperate to maintain his power, defeated his opponent, Mahmoud Mousavi, by massive electoral fraud. The resulting frustration and anger throughout the country sparked a gigantic wave of opposition. The Green Movement was born.In this timely, politically relevant, and unique account of life in Iran, Arefi takes us to a world removed from the usual cultural and political clichés about Iran and lets us hear the voices of a new generation of Iranians, who have never known anything but religious dictatorship and repression. He also tells the stories of the first victims of repression-Neda, Sohrab, and Taraneh.
Green Sisters: A Spiritual Ecology
by Sarah Mcfarland TaylorGreen Sisters gives us a firsthand understanding of the practice and experience of women whose lives bring together Catholicism and ecology, orthodoxy and activism, traditional theology and a passionate mission to save the planet. As green sisters explore ways of living a meaningful religious life in the face of increased cultural diversity and ecological crisis, their story offers hope for the future--and for a deeper understanding of the connections between women, religion, ecology, and culture.
Green Sisters: A Spiritual Ecology (Institute For Human Sciences Vienna Lecture Ser.)
by Sarah McFarland TaylorA hundred years after William James delivered the celebrated lectures that became The Varieties of Religious Experience, one of the foremost thinkers in the English-speaking world returns to the questions posed in James's masterpiece to clarify the circumstances and conditions of religion in our day. An elegant mix of the philosophy and sociology of religion, Charles Taylor's powerful book maintains a clear perspective on James's work in its historical and cultural contexts, while casting a new and revealing light upon the present. Lucid, readable, and dense with ideas that promise to transform current debates about religion and secularism, Varieties of Religion Today is much more than a revisiting of James's classic. Rather, it places James's analysis of religious experience and the dilemmas of doubt and belief in an unfamiliar but illuminating context, namely the social horizon in which questions of religion come to be presented to individuals in the first place. Taylor begins with questions about the way in which James conceives his subject, and shows how these questions arise out of different ways of understanding religion that confronted one another in James's time and continue to do so today. Evaluating James's treatment of the ethics of belief, he goes on to develop an innovative and provocative reading of the public and cultural conditions in which questions of belief or unbelief are perceived to be individual questions. What emerges is a remarkable and penetrating view of the relation between religion and social order and, ultimately, of what "religion" means.
Green Witchcraft Grimoire: A Practical Resource for Making Your Own Spells, Rituals, and Recipes
by Amythyst RaineHarness the magical power of nature with this reader-friendly guide to green witchcraftAs the old saying goes, "there's magic in the green." And it's true. The Green Witchcraft Grimoire is the perfect guide for budding green witches who want to harness the magical powers of plants, herbs, and other natural materials to improve every area of their life.Author and practicing witch Amythyst Raine has put together a fun, easy-to-navigate grimoire journal filled with spells, rituals, and recipes that will become your constant magical companion and a cherished keepsake.This essential spell book will help you explore the sacred art of green witchcraft using:Basic knowledge like how and why to cast a green circle, which tools you'll need, and moreSpells for seasons, weather, astronomical events, and moon cyclesSpells and rituals using crystals, candles, and incenseRemedies, balms, tinctures, teas, and sacred recipesRituals and ceremonies for loveAstrological signs and celestial spellsSigils, scrying mirrors, and crystal ballsHandcrafts, charms, and natural materialsYou also get helpful descriptions of moon phases, lists of essential herbs and supplies for a witch's kitchen, and pages to write down your notes and reflections.Learn the ways of the green witch and tap into the power of the natural world with the Green Witchcraft Grimoire.
Green Witchcraft IV: Walking the Faerie Path (Green Witchcraft Series)
by Ann MouraOpen a Portal to the OtherworldAnn Moura's bestselling Green Witchcraft series continues with this book of secrets exploring the Faerie realm. Full of first-person accounts of profound experiences with magical creatures, this book is an in-depth resource for understanding and working with the Other People as well as elves, dragons, unicorns, and sprites.Green Witchcraft IV provides deep insights for establishing relationships with the Otherworld and for working magic more powerfully. Whether you're interested in learning more about portals and vortices or elementals and nature spirits, Ann Moura gives you the answers you seek. Within these pages, you will also discover practical information and hands-on advice for incorporating magical objects and practices, including:• Herbs• Gemstones • Secret Names • Meditations • Dreams• Out-of-Body Experiences • Glamour Magic • Ley Lines • Dimensional Shifts • Spiritualism • Offerings and GiftsThe gateway to the Otherworld awaits those who seek it. Learning the mind-set and heart-set described in this book will help you open the doorway to your own safe and rewarding encounters with the fae.
Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond (Practicing Green Witchcraft)
by Paige VanderbeckUnearth the power of natural magic with this guide to green witchcraftGreen witchcraft is a school of magic that relies on living in harmony with the earth and its many natural wonders—and this book is your guide. Open yourself up to green magic with clear instructions on building your own practice, and performing spells and rituals like cleansing with moonlight, using honeysuckle to attract wealth, and harnessing quartz to direct positive energy.Anyone can be a green witch—This green witchcraft book helps you infuse your life with the power of nature in a variety of simple ways, whether you're already a practicing witch or this is your first experience with the craft.Practical magic—The potions and practices in this green witchcraft book use materials that are affordable, easy to find, or that you already have at home.Guided growth—Get expert instruction from a respected witch on how to add the magic of flowers, plants, herbs, wood, stones, and crystals to your practice safely and responsibly.Build a spiritual connection to the earth with this essential book of green magic.
Green Witchcraft: Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft
by Ann MouraLearn the basics of Witchcraft from a third-generation Witch raised in a family tradition. Positive, practical, and easy to use, Green Witchcraft brings together the best of both modern Wicca and the author's family heritage of herb craft and folk magic.Green Witchcraft explores the fundamentals of the Wiccan religion, providing magical training for the independent thinker. Step-by-step instructions on a wide variety of magical techniques as well as basic rules of conduct make this the ideal book to get you started. Green rituals for self-initiation, rites of passage, seasonal celebrations and activities provide an excellent foundation for your own magical tradition.Discover the fine art of spellcasting, the magical uses of herbs, divination with the tarot and more. Explore the Sabbats, Esbats, and other rituals attuned to the cycles of nature and the universal powers. Find out for yourself what this organic approach to Witchcraft is all about.
Green: Includes Alternate Ending (Circle #4)
by Ted DekkerExperience Green with the author's original ending--plus an alternate conclusion to the epic Circle Series.<P> As foretold by ancient prophets, an apocalypse destroyed Earth during the twenty-first century. But two thousand years later, Elyon set upon the earth a new Adam. This time, however, he gave humanity an advantage. What was once unseen became seen. It was good and it was called . . . Green.<P> The evil Teeleh bided his time in a Black Forest. When least expected, a twenty-four-year-old named Thomas Hunter fell asleep in our world and woke up in that Black Forest. A gateway was opened for Teeleh to ravage the land beyond--and the inhabitants of the Circle. Devastated by the ruin, Thomas Hunter and his Forest Guard swore to fight the dark scourge until their dying breath.<P> That was a long time ago. Now the Circle has lost all hope. And Samuel, Thomas Hunter's cherished son, has turned his back on his father. Samuel is aligning with Teeleh's forces to wage the final war. Thomas is crushed, but he's determined to rescue the Circle--and his son--even if he has to cross two worlds to do so.
Green: The Beginning and the End (Circle #4)
by Ted DekkerAS FORETOLD BY ANCIENT PROPHETS, an apocalypse destroyed Earth during the twenty-first century. But two thousand years later Elyon set upon the earth a new Adam. This time, however, He gave humanity an advantage. What was once unseen became seen. It was good and it was called...Green.<P> But the evil Teeleh bided his time in a Black Forest.<P> Then, when least expected, a twenty-four year old named Thomas Hunter fell asleep in our world and woke up in that future Black Forest. A gateway was opened for Teeleh to ravage the land. Devastated by the ruin, Thomas Hunter and his Circle swore to fight the dark scourge until their dying breath.<P> But now The Circle has lost hope. Samuel, Thomas Hunter's cherished son, has turned his back on his father. He gathers the dark forces to wage a final war. Thomas is crushed and desperately seeks a way back to our reality to find the one elusive hope that could save them all.<P> Enter an apocalyptic story like none you have read. A story with links to our own history so shocking that you will forget you are in another world at all. Welcome to GREEN.
GreenFaith: Mobilizing God's People to Save the Earth
by Fletcher HarperGod is calling us to live differently. The challenges we face are imminent. GreenFaith provides vision, inspiration, and practical tools to help you build your faith while inhabiting a creation that is at risk. With honesty and candor, Fletcher Harper shows that it takes belief and practice, science and faith to sustain us and our planet. The book gives concrete examples and tips that will help people of faith and worshiping communities engage in Earth care—in bold, life-giving ways. Each chapter has questions to guide personal study and group conversation.All bets are off if we go over the climate change cliff—a disaster greater than many Hurricane Sandys. There is no doubt that climate change is happening. While debated for years and despite some media reports to the contrary, the majority of people are ready to take action to avoid calamity. But what action is advisable or even possible? What can ordinary people do in the face of such staggering problems? Can or should faith communities play a part? Fletcher Harper shows how we can make a difference and make Earth a better world for all of us.
Greengrass Pipe Dancers: Crazy Horse's Pipe Bag and a Search for Healing
by Lionel Little EagleThe saga of Crazy Horse's pipe bag, given to Dr. Henry Alexander Brown by the Lakotas, is recounted through amazing stories of its often uncanny power and the rich legacy behind it.
Greening of the Self
by Joanna MacyThe premise of Greening of the Self is that we are not individuals separate from the world. Instead we are always "co-arising" or co-creating the world, and we cannot escape the consequence of what we do to the environment. Joanna Macy's innovative writing beautifully demonstrates that by broadening our view of what constitutes "self" we can cut through our dualistic views and bring about the emergence of the "ecological self", that realizes that every object, feeling, emotion, and action is influenced by a huge, all-inclusive web of factors. Any change in the condition of any one thing in this web affects everything else by virtue of interconnectedness.Greening of the Self is visionary and future-oriented, making it essential reading for anyone who wants to discover the knowledge authority and courage to respond creatively to the crises of our time.Based on a chapter in Joanna Macy's bestselling World as Lover, World as Self.
Greenlee Is Growing
by Anthony DeStefanoA beautiful, poetic rhyming picture book celebrating the four seasons and how they interact with the seasons of our lives, from the award-winning, bestselling author of The Donkey That No One Could RideWe first meet Greenlee as a young girl of three, in the flowering springtime of life. Greenlee Is Growing follows her through the spring of her youth and the summer of her adulthood. By the end of the book, she is a lovely old woman knitting by the fire in the cold days of winter. Springtime is here! Springtime is here!Snowstorms are gone and flowers appear. Summer is here! Summer is here!The days are much warmer and rainbows appear. Autumn is here! Autumn is here!Red, gold, and brown leaves and pumpkins appear. Winter is here! Winter is here!The days are much shorter and snowflakes appear. Brave the harsh weather, don&’t be afraid, the end of the year God also has made.For beautiful Springtime will be back, and thennew joys and new life will rise up again!Anthony DeStefano has woven a timeless story of faith and fortitude with gentle joy that people of all ages will love reading.
Greetings from Utopia Park: Surviving a Transcendent Childhood
by Claire HoffmanIn this engrossing, provocative, and intimate memoir, a young journalist reflects on her childhood in the heartland, growing up in an increasingly isolated meditation community in the 1980s and ’90s—a fascinating, disturbing look at a fringe culture and its true believers.When Claire Hoffman’s alcoholic father abandons his family, his desperate wife, Liz, tells five-year-old Claire and her seven-year-old brother, Stacey, that they are going to heaven—Iowa—to live in Maharishi’s national headquarters for Heaven on Earth. For Claire’s mother, Transcendental Meditation—the Maharishi’s method of meditation and his approach to living the fullest possible life—was a salvo that promised world peace and enlightenment just as their family fell apart.At first this secluded utopia offers warmth and support, and makes these outsiders feel calm, secure, and connected to the world. At the Maharishi School, Claire learns Maharishi’s philosophy for living and meditates with her class. With the promise of peace and enlightenment constantly on the horizon, every day is infused with magic and meaning. But as Claire and Stacey mature, their adolescent skepticism kicks in, drawing them away from the community and into delinquency and drugs. To save herself, Claire moves to California with her father and breaks from Maharishi completely. After a decade of working in journalism and academia, the challenges of adulthood propel her back to Iowa, where she reexamines her spiritual upbringing and tries to reconnect with the magic of her childhood.Greetings from Utopia Park takes us deep into this complex, unusual world, illuminating its joys and comforts, and its disturbing problems. While there is no utopia on earth, Hoffman reveals, there are noble goals worth striving for: believing in belief, inner peace, and a firm understanding that there is a larger fabric of the universe to which we all belong.
Gregorian Chant
by Willi ApelThis extensive survey describes the evolutionary processes of its long history as well as its definition and terminology, the structure of the liturgy, the texts, the notation, the rhythm, the tonality, and the methods and forms of psalmody.
Gregory of Nazianzus (The Early Church Fathers)
by Brian DaleyThis book brings together a new, original survey of the significance of Gregory's life and work with translations of eight beautiful and profound orations. Gregory of Nazianzus portrays a vivid picture of a fascinating character of vital importance who deserves to be regarded as the first true Christian humanist. The eight orations, each representing a different aspect of his writing, are examined alongside a selection of his shorter poems in verse translation, letters, and a translation of Gregory's own will. Author Brian Daley offers extensive commentary on the works translated and an ample bibliography. With an extensive introduction to Gregory's life, thought and writings, and including detailed notes, this study places Gregory in his correct historical context, and gives students access to a deeper understanding of this fascinating figure from the past.
Gregory of Nazianzus's Letter Collection: The Complete Translation (Christianity in Late Antiquity #7)
by Bradley K. Storin Gregory of NazianzusSaint Gregory of Nazianzus, also known as Gregory the Theologian, lived an illustrious life as an orator, poet, priest, and bishop. Until his death, he wrote scores of letters to friends and colleagues, clergy members and philosophers, teachers of rhetoric and literature, and high-ranking officials at the provincial and imperial levels, many of which are preserved in his self-designed letter collection. Here, for the first time in English, Bradley K. Storin has translated the complete collection, offering readers a fresh view on Gregory’s life, social and cultural engagement, leadership in the church, and literary talents. Accompanying the translation are an introduction, a prosopography, and annotations that situate Gregory’s letters in their biographical, literary, and historical contexts. This translation is an essential resource for scholars and students of late antiquity and early Christianity.
Gregory the Great (The Early Church Fathers)
by John MoorheadGregory's life culminated in his holding the office of pope (590 - 604). He is generally regarded as one of the outstanding figures in the long line of popes, and by the late ninth century had come to be known as 'the Great'. Along with Ambrose, Jerome and Augustine, he played a critical role in the history of his time, while during the middle ages his intellectual influence was second only to that of Augustine.This volume provides a biographical and intellectual context to Gregory the Great, and new translations of his most influential writings.
Gregory the Great: Perfection in Imperfection
by Carole StrawGregory I (590-604) is often considered the first medieval pope and the first exponent of a truly medieval spirituality. Carole Straw places Gregory in his historical context and considers the many facets of his personality--monk, preacher, and pope--in order to elucidate the structure of his thought and present a unified, thematic interpretation of his spiritual concerns.
Grenelle: A Novel of Suspense
by Isabelle HollandIt's the mid 1970s when issues are still debated hotly on college campuses and drugs destroy lives and careers. But Grenelle is a small, lovely, liberal arts college and high Episcopal seminary. A holy relic is stolen and controversy, even hatred is flashing between the priests and tearing the college apart. Susan's heart was broken and she fled the school 12 years ago when her fiancé Mark, ended their engagement almost the instant he met her twin sister who was always favored by their father. Her father and sister are dead and Susan has moved back to Grenelle. She's the dean's secretary and her orphaned eleven-year-old niece, Samantha has come to Virginia from California to live with her. Now she is swept up in plots she would like to ignore. The troubled child's best friend disappears and Samantha adopts his Golden retriever who becomes her best friend and confidant. As each faction pressures Susan to side with them, and Susan observes strange behavior among the teachers , she begins to understand she and Samantha are in grave danger. Can she set her hurt pride aside and accept the willing help of Mark, who is now chief of police? Amid murder, violence and kidnapping, Susan must claim her own courage and ability to forgive to save herself and Samantha and choose a promising future.
Greta y el misterio de los zapatos rojos
by Lena SvenssonAndrea Milano, reconocida escritora del género histórico y romántico, se pone el traje de su alter ego, Lena Svensson, para atrapar de principio a fin con una novela protagonizada por Greta Lindberg, la intrépida librera que investiga casos policiales. La violación y el secuestro de Heide Rikkardsson desencadenan una sucesión de hechos que pondrán en evidencia luchas por intereses contrapuestos. El bosque cercano a Gotemburgo -hábitat del pueblo sami y refugio de los renos- está en peligro por el proyecto de un poderoso empresario. Grupos ecologistas se oponen a la construcción de un complejo turístico internacional que destruirá ese entorno. Durante la investigación -a cargo del inspector Mikael Stevic-, van saliendo a la luz relaciones insospechadas y antiguos secretos familiares. Desde el principio, Greta, la novia de Mikael, se encuentra en el lugar indicado para convertirse en una pieza clave de esta apasionante historia. Andrea Milano, reconocida escritora del género histórico-romántico, se pone el traje de su alter ego, Lena Svensson, para atraparnos de inicio a fin con una novela protagonizada por Greta Lindberg, la intrépida librera que resuelve casos policiales.
Grey Aliens and Artificial Intelligence: The Battle between Natural and Synthetic Beings for the Human Soul
by Nigel Kerner• Explains how the Greys are bio-machines, synthetic beings sent out to gather information about human souls and natural consciousness • Shows how our consciousness has been hacked by the Greys to filter our perceptions to be in line with their agenda to steal our souls • Reveals how you can protect your soul field and your consciousness from the Greys&’ terrible manipulations Humanity&’s biggest existential threat is our headlong rush to a technologically advanced future. Already we increasingly rely on smart devices to the point that they are becoming extensions of our bodies. We are at a turning point for our species in which our natural humanity is gradually being converted into an artificial format that will lead to the loss of our souls. And, as Nigel Kerner reveals in astonishing detail, the blueprints for this future already exist. Kerner explains how there are civilizations in our universe that have developed advanced technologies to become entirely artificial. The Grey alien entities, reported in tens of thousands of abductions, appear to be biomachines, synthetic beings sent out as AI probes to gather information about something they lack that humans and other natural beings possess: a soul. Examining scientific, historical, cultural, and religious evidence for Grey alien visitations as far back as 40,000 years ago, the author reveals that the Greys themselves set us on this path toward artificial intelligence millennia ago. Kerner shows how our intrinsic nature as human beings is no longer entirely human: our natural consciousness and DNA have been hacked, and an artificial construct has been superimposed at the very foundation of our thinking processes. The author shows how our rush toward a technologically advanced, artificially intelligent future was seeded and precipitated by the Greys in order to control us and prepare us to fit in with their agenda for humanity. Revealing the secret alien hives on our planet, their connections to governments, and their ultimate endgame to harvest our souls and alter our DNA, Kerner also shows how, by developing yourself on a soul level, by recognizing your individual connection to divinity, you can protect your soul field and your consciousness from the Greys&’ terrible manipulations.
Grief Demystified: An Introduction
by Caroline LloydBeing able to offer support to the bereaved is an important part of many frontline professions, such as nurses, teachers, funeral directors and anything in between. Yet very little theoretical information about grief has filtered down into mainstream knowledge, and what has is often misinterpreted. Giving an accessible introduction to modern day grief theory, this book is the perfect guide to grief for the lay reader, or griever curious to how their grief works. Debunking commonly believed myths with information on how grief can vary from person to person, advice on communicating with the bereaved and details on the different kinds of grief, this book is an essential read for anyone working with the bereaved.
Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly
by Harold G Koenig Junietta B MccallThrough firsthand accounts and research, Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly focuses on the education, training, and support of individuals who care for the elderly. This book provides caregivers with methods to cope with grief and loss and will help educators design programs that meet the needs of their consumers: the elderly and their families, friends, and service providers. From Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly, you'll learn how to cope with the stress and emotions of caregiving and improve the quality of services to your patients. With an emphasis on caregivers of the institutionalized elderly and the special services provided by clergy, chaplains, and pastoral counselors, Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly offers the caregiver or educator several model workshops focusing on grief, loss, and bereavement care. Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly contains proven methods and strategies that will sharpen and enhance your caregiving skills, including: focusing on the emotional responses and phases of dying, including denial, anger, and acceptance, to help patients deal with death considering physical and administrative atmosphere and your elderly population when setting goals and designing workshops to provide optimal patient/resident care discussing the themes of grief and loss, stress management, handling change, and promoting self-care for caregivers in workshops and through self-evaluations developing workshops that open with grief history surveys and attitude checklists, discuss normative development and issues of old age, and have themes based on the biological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the elderly person providing caregivers with an opportunity to practice what they have learned through case studies, simulated role play, open discussions, and care plan designing thinking about your own mortality and learning about your feelings and ideas of growing oldUtilized at a psychiatric nursing home facility of New Hampshire Hospital, the workshop exercises in Grief Education for Caregivers of the Elderly have allowed caregivers to express personal feelings; talk about beliefs and experiences; learn about biological, psychosocial, and spiritual processes of grief and phases of bereavement; and apply these understandings and insights into typical caregiving situations. Grief Education for the Caregivers of the Elderly gives you the framework for such a program, using vignettes, composite case material, poetry, and a holistic approach to health care to emphasize the importance of your emotional health and enhanced care of the elderly.