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A Vow of Compassion (Sister Joan Mystery Series #10)
by Veronica BlackWhen Mother Dorothy, Prioress of the Order of the Daughters of Compassion, inherits a considerable estate from her godmother, Louisa Cummings, nobody would guess that the death of the old lady will lead to one of Sister Joan's most dangerous and puzzling cases yet. Linked with the mysterious death are an apparent suicide and the disappearance of an abused child. In the local hospital suspicion and fear stalk the wards and, in the convent high on the Cornish moors; that fear is reflected--for someone is 'watching and waiting. With the help of her friend Detective Sergeant Mill, Sister Joan sets out to trap one of the most dangerous of killers, and in the process discovers the true nature of compassion. Look for more books in the Sister Joan Mysteries in the Bookshare library including #1 A Vow of Silence, #3 A Vow of Sanctity, #4 A Vow of Obedience, #5 A Vow of Penance, #6 A Vow of Devotion, #8 A Vow of Poverty and #9 A Vow of Adoration, with the final three coming soon.
A Vow of Fidelity (Sister Joan Mysteries #7)
by Veronica BlackLong before entering the Order of the Daughters of Compassion, Sister Joan made a pact with her art school classmates. Was it coincidence or fate that led them to set a tomb--Elizabeth the First's in Westminster Abbey--as their meeting place? Twenty years later, Sister Joan receives a group photo as a reminder of the pact, with no accompanying note. And Mother Dorothy wants her to go to the London reunion, if only to draw recruits into her latest money-raising scheme. The meeting itself is a success, but if some of Joan's classmates are surprised to find a nun in their midst, Joan is nothing short of stunned to learn that three of the original ten have died in terrible accidents. And when another copy of the photo arrives with the dead crossed out and an ominous black circle around Sister Joan, our pious sleuth knows it's no halo. Her fine investigative instincts and her devotion to the Lord bring Sister Joan to the verge of a complicated and shocking discovery, and give our favorite nosy nun a chance to stop the next unwished-for martyrdom. The other books in the Sister Joan mysteries series in the Bookshare library are: #1. A Vow of Silence #3. A Vow of Sanctity, #4. A Vow of Obedience, #5. A Vow of Penance, #6. A Vow of Devotion, #8. A Vow of Poverty, #9. A Vow of Adoration and #10. A Vow of Compassion
A Vow of Obedience: A Sister Joan Mystery (Sister Joan Mysteries #4)
by Veronica BlackValerie Pendon had a late date with death. Sixteen-year-old Valerie vanishes from home in the small hours clad only in her robe and slippers. Three days later, Sister Joan finds her body abandoned in the convent's little Moor Schoolhouse. The dead girl is dressed in wedding white. A garland of leaves encircles her head and a thin red line runs round her neck. Valerie has been strangled. Sister Joan's feelings are mixed when her prioress bids her to assist in the investigation of this eerie crime. But when another young Catholic girl is similarly murdered, she vows to do her utmost to help Detective Sergeant Mill find the murderer. The faster the better, for the killer is assuredly mad--and now seems fatally attracted to Sister Joan's own tranquil, unprotected Cornwall convent.... Read more of the atmospheric mysteries in the Sister Joan Series including #1. A Vow of Silence, #2. A Vow of Chastity, and #3. A Vow of Sanctity with more on the way.
A Vow of Penance (Sister Joan Mysteries #5)
by Veronica BlackSeason of penance... and murder. As the Lenten season of Penance is observed in the Convent of the Daughters of Compassion, Sister Joan finds herself struggling with her less-than-Christian feelings toward two very prickly personalities: the serious and rather stiff Father Timothy and the dour Sister Jerome. Soon, however, she finds herself wrestling with a larger transgression--murder. When the rectory housekeeper is found dead of a pill overdose, Sister Joan refuses to believe the police's suspicions of suicide--and an accident seems equally unlikely. A sudden rash of corpses appears to bear out her theory. Now, as she grapples with her conscience and her vows during the holy season, the fearless nun sets a trap for a killer... but she may well find herself caught in an unholy--and deadly--snare. A Vow of Penance continues Veronica's streak of crafting critically and commercially acclaimed puzzlers. Sister Joan is not your ordinary nun. She's known for her wonderful sense of humor, intelligence, and her habit of wearing jeans and sneakers. She's also known not to take everything at face value--a quality that has made her a top-notch amateur sleuth. Her investigations often lead her into some tight situations and many run-ins with her fellow crime solver, agnostic copper Detective Sergeant Mill. Look for the other books in this series in the Bookshare library including: #1 A Vow of Silence, #2 A Vow of Chastity, #3 A Vow of Sanctity, #4 A Vow of Obedience, #5 A Vow of Devotion, #7 A Vow of Fidelity and #8 A Vow of Adoration, with more on the way.
A Vow of Poverty (Sister Joan Mysteries #9)
by Veronica BlackWith money tight and resources stretched, the Order of the Daughters of Compassion must find a way to increase revenue. So Sister Joan is sent to clean out several attic storerooms in the hope of discovering valuable antiques. But if the rooms are centuries old, the footprints our nun finds in the dust surely aren't. And there have been reports from town of someone walking in the deserted graveyard, setting Sister Joan's investigative antennae into motion. When two young people are found dead and a man who has been in his grave over a year seems to reappear, our sister sleuth finds herself in the middle of her most chilling and dangerous case so far. Sister Joan shows courage and great faith in the latest testament to her sleuthing skills. Sister Joan continues to try to balance her religious responsibilities with her penchant for investigating crimes in this atmospheric, cozy and complex mysteries series. Look for others in the Bookshare collection including #1 A Vow of Silence, #3 A Vow of Sanctity and #4 A Vow of Obedience, with more coming soon.
A Vow of Sanctity: A Sister Joan Mystery (Sister Joan Mysteries #3)
by Veronica BlackSister Joan hasn't a prayer for peace and quiet. All is not well on beautiful Loch Morag in Scotland, where Sister Joan is resting at a spiritual retreat. Children make signs to ward off the evil eye whenever Sister Joan passes. She is followed and spied upon while visiting a nearby monastery. Down in the dark crypt, where bodies of the deceased remain in a state of partial preservation, she feels the touch of a live hand. A tragedy from the past still grips the remote community of Loch Morag. But that is nothing compared to the evil in the present, when a sudden storm reveals murder--and Sister Joan abandons her solitude to ferret out a killer.... Many of these very atmospheric books about a high-spirited nun who solves mysteries despite the constraints of her religious community are in the Bookshare library including: #1 A Vow of Silence, #3 A Vow of Poverty and #4 A Vow of Obedience. with more on the way.
A Vow Of Silence: A Sister Joan Mystery (Sister Joan Mysteries #1)
by Veronica BlackSister Magdalen had vanished. Strange things are happening in Cornwall Convent, and most disconcerting to Sister Joan, who has been transferred there to quietly investigate the convent's mysterious troubles, is that the Prioress wears pink nail polish and perfume. She has also forthrightly inquired as to whether Sister Veronica, the beautiful young novice who has travelled down with Sister Joan, is a virgin. More--and more deadly--departures from normal convent routine are yet to come. Whispered hints dropped by other nuns...frantic searches for a missing novitiate...a secret midnight service in the convent chapel. Sister Joan begins to suspect what she hardly dares to name. But it is much too late to withdraw. Too late even to send for help... The intriguing rote and ritual of a cloistered religious community, a firmly crafted puzzle, and a lively, likable heroine--all combine for a fine debut for this first of a promised series. Read more of the atmospheric mysteries in the Sister Joan Series including #2. A Vow of Chastity #3. A Vow of Sanctity and #4. A Vow of Obedience, with more on the way.
The Vow of the Ikeda Kayo-kai: Encouragement for young Women
by Daisaku IkedaIn furtherance of his vision of fostering dialogue and solidarity for peace, Ikeda has founded a number of independent, nonprofit research institutes that develop cross-cultural, interdisciplinary collaboration on diverse issues: the Boston Research Center for the 21st Century, the Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research and the Institute of Oriental Philosophy.
The Vow-Powered Life: A Simple Method for Living with Purpose
by Jan Chozen BaysA vow is like a GPS system for your life. When taken on mindfully it can be a source of surprising wisdom and powerful energy, enabling you to accomplish things you never dreamed possible. It can have profound effects even beyond the original intention--and it can even live on after you're gone. A vow can be as small as the aspiration to smile at someone at least once every day, or it can be as big as marriage; it can be as personal as deciding to be mindful whenever you pick up the phone, or it can be as universal as a commitment to save all sentient beings. But whatever its inspiration, when it's done with conscious intention a vow becomes a conduit for the energy of your life.In this guide to the vow-directed life, Jan Chozen Bays provides a wealth of practical exercises to use for formulating and implementing vows of your own and for using them to navigate your life with honesty and compassion.
A Vow To Cherish
by Deborah RaneyWhen his precious wife of thirty years received a devastating diagnosis, John Brighton's world fell apart. As his wife slipped from him day by day, his love was being tested as never before, and he found himself confronted by a weakness he never knew he had. He desperately needed a confidante in this dark time, and a young widow named Julia Sinclair seemed to understand his pain as no one else could. Torn between doing what he knew was right and what his heart told him could not be wrong, John soon discovered that the heart can't be trusted where true love is concerned.
A Vow to Cherish
by Deborah RaneyRediscover this heartwarming fan favorite by beloved author Deborah Raney! When his precious wife of thirty years received a devastating diagnosis, John Brighton's world fell apart. As his wife slipped from him day by day, his love was being tested as never before, and he found himself confronted by a weakness he never knew he had. He desperately needed a confidante in this dark time, and a young widow named Julia Sinclair seemed to understand his pain as no one else could. Torn between doing what he knew was right and what his heart told him could not be wrong, John soon discovered that the heart can't be trusted where true love is concerned. Originally published in 1996
A Vow to Cherish
by Deborah RaneyWhen his precious wife of thirty years received a devastating diagnosis, John Brighton's world fell apart. As his wife slipped from him day by day, his love was being tested as never before, and he found himself confronted by a weakness he never knew he had. He desperately needed a confidante in this dark time, and a young widow named Julia Sinclair seemed to understand his pain as no one else could. Torn between doing what he knew was right and what his heart told him could not be wrong, John soon discovered that the heart can't be trusted where true love is concerned.
Vow Unbroken
by Caryl McadooA spunky young widow hires a farmhand with a bad reputation to help her get her cotton to Jefferson to meet the wagon train, and sparks fly--but can she love a man who doesn't love the Lord?<P> Susannah Abbot Baylor reluctantly hires Henry Buckmeyer to help her along the Jefferson Trace, the hard stretch of land between her Texas farm and the cotton market, where she is determined to get a fair price for her crop. It's been a rough year, and she's in danger of losing the land her husband left to her and the children, but she'll need help getting both of her wagons to Jefferson safely. She knows Henry's reputation as a layabout and is prepared for his insolence, but she is not expecting his irresistible good looks or his gentle manner. Soon they are entwined in a romantic relationship that only gets more complicated when Susannah learns that Henry doesn't know God the way she does. Dangers arise on the road--but none as difficult as the trial her heart is going through. <P> Will Susannah and Henry's love overcome their differences? And will she get her crop safely to the cotton market with enough money to save the farm? In this heartening and adventurous tale, a young woman's fortitude, faith, and heart are put to the ultimate test.
Vows: The Story of a Priest, a Nun, and Their Son
by Peter ManseauThe 1950s was a boom time for the Catholic Church in America, with large families of devout members providing at least one son or daughter for a life of religious service. Boston was at the epicenter of this explosion, and Bill Manseau and Mary Doherty -- two eager young parishioners from different towns -- became part of a new breed of clergy, eschewing the comforts of homey parishes and choosing instead to minister to the inner-city poor. Peter Manseau's riveting evocation of his parents' parallel childhoods, their similar callings, their experiences in the seminary and convent, and how they met while tending to the homeless of Roxbury during the riot-prone 1960s is a page-turning meditation on the effect that love can have on profound faith. Once married, the Manseaus continued to fight for Father Bill's right to serve the church as a priest, and it was into this situation that Peter and his siblings were born and raised to be good Catholics while they witnessed their father's personal conflict with the church's hierarchy. A multigenerational tale of spirituality, Vows also charts Peter's own calling, one which he tried to deny even as he felt compelled to consider the monastic life, toying with the idea of continuing a family tradition that stretches back over 300 years of Irish and French Catholic priests and nuns. It is also in Peter's deft hands that we learn about a culture and a religion that has shaped so much of American life, affected generations of true believers, and withstood great turmoil. Vows is a compelling tale of one family's unshakable faith that to be called is to serve, however high the cost may be.
Vows of Silence: The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of John Paul II
by Jason Berry Gerald RennerGoing deep behind the headlines about scandals in the Catholic Church, Jason Berry and Gerald Renner's Vows of Silence follows the staggering trail of evasions and deceit that leads directly to the Vatican -- and taints the legacy of Pope John Paul II. Based on more than six years of investigative reporting and hundreds of interviews, this book is a riveting account of Vatican cover-ups and the tumult they have caused in the church worldwide. Both a profound criticism and a wake-up call to reform by two Catholic writers, Vows of Silence reveals an agenda of top-down control under John Paul II and a hierarchy so obsessed with secrecy as to spawn disinformation. Vows of Silence is not a book about sexual abuse; it is a book about abuse of power, throughout the Vatican. The book cuts between the life story of Father Tom Doyle, who sacrificed a diplomatic career with the Vatican to seek justice for sex-abuse victims, and Father Marcial Maciel, an accused pedophile and founder of the militaristic religious order, the Legion of Christ. One of the most mysterious and powerful men in the Catholic Church, Maciel has built a network of priests, lay people, and elite prep schools in more than twenty countries, using the Legion as a fundraising machine to position himself as a favored figure of John Paul II. In addition to accusations against Maciel of sexual abuse and of using Legion money for his own extravagant lifestyle, many ex-Legionaries claim that the order uses mind-control techniques to isolate seminarians and even priests from their families. And yet, because he enjoyed the protection of Pope John Paul II and members of the Roman Curia, charges against Maciel for sexual misconduct -- all of which he denies -- were blocked in the Vatican court system. Drawing on in-depth interviews with Father Doyle and with ex-Legionaries who filed a canonical suit against Maciel, as well as interviews with Vatican insiders and an array of sources in Mexico, Ireland, Canada, and Australia, the authors provide a penetrating account of a hierarchy directly in conflict with its followers. With keen insight and scrupulous reporting, Vows of Silence is a powerful narrative that chronicles the church's struggle between orthodoxy and reform -- going straight to the heart of one of the world's largest power structures.
Vows of Silence
by Jason Berry Gerald RennerGoing deep behind the headlines about scandals in the Catholic Church, Jason Berry and Gerald Renner's Vows of Silence follows the staggering trail of evasions and deceit that leads directly to the Vatican and taints the legacy of Pope John Paul II. Based on more than six years of investigative reporting and hundreds of interviews, this book is a riveting account of Vatican cover-ups. Both a profound criticism and a wake-up call to reform by two Catholic writers, Vows of Silence reveals an agenda of top-down control under John Paul II and a hierarchy so obsessed with secrecy as to spawn disinformation. It is not a book about sexual abuse; it is a book about abuse of power, throughout the Vatican. the Legion of Christ. One of the most mysterious and powerful men in the Catholic Church, Maciel has built a network of priests, lay people, and elite prep schools in more than twenty countries, using the Legion as a fundraising machine to position himself as a favored figure of John Paul II. In addition to accusations against Maciel of sexual abuse and of using Legion money for his own extravagant lifestyle, many ex-Legionaries claim that the order uses mind-control techniques to isolate seminarians and even priests from their families. And yet, because he enjoyed the protection of Pope John Paul II and members of the Roman Curia, charges against Maciel for sexual misconduct -- all of which he denies -- were blocked in the Vatican court system. Drawing on in-depth interviews with Father Doyle and with ex-Legionaries who filed a canonical suit against Maciel, as well as interviews with Vatican insiders and an array of sources in Mexico, Ireland, Canada, and Australia, the authors provide a penetrating account of a hierarchy directly in conflict with its followers. With keen insight and scrupulous reporting, Vows of Silence is a powerful narrative that chronicles the church's struggle between orthodoxy and reform -- going straight to the heart of one of the world's largest power structures.
Voyage
by Elaine L. SchulteYears after a dashing exchange student named Alex visits her home, Anne Marie inherits a ticket for a cruise to the homeland of the young Greek who is still dear to her heart. She looks forward to a renewed acquaintance and, perhaps, rekindled affection. But unknown to Anne Marie, Aunt Sylvia has also given away another ticket... to Jon Barnett, a handsome young attorney she’s loved like a son. And Anne Marie’s dream trip suddenly becomes a voyage of discovery. About herself. About love. About God. A pilgrimage that will forever change her life.
The Voyage of Promise
by Kay Marshall StromSlavers burst into Grace Winslow's life with guns blazing and tear her family apart forever. She watches in anguish as her husband is led in chains aboard a tightly packed slave ship bound for America. An old enemy has a more sinister plan for Grace and prepares her for a different kind of servitude in London. But Grace will not be enslaved. And she will not give up on the man she loves. In her determination to be reunited with her husband, she finds God reaching out to her.
The Voyage of Promise
by Kay Marshall StromShe is safe, and she is free . . . but she is still alone. Slavers burst into Grace Winslow's life with guns blazing and tear her family apart forever. She watches in anguish as her husband is led in chains aboard a tightly packed slave ship bound for America. An old enemy has a more sinister plan for Grace and prepares her for a different kind of servitude in London. But Grace will not be enslaved. And she will not give up on the man she loves. In her determination to be reunited with her husband, she finds God reaching out to her.
Voyage of Purpose
by David Bennett Cindy Griffith-BennettBy relating one man's amazing tale of triumph over death on multiple occasions, this book brings a fresh perspective to near death experience literature. David Bennett, once a brash young commercial diver whose personal philosophy was "cut your way through life to survive," was caught in a violent storm off the California coast one night where he drowned. While technically "dead," he met beings of light, relived his life, and peeked into his future, resulting in a complete paradigm shift for him. Later, he discovered he had stage IV lung and bone cancer-so advanced that his spine collapsed. Miraculously, he survived once again, and this second close call taught him even more about living, loving, and how to find purpose in his life. Voyage of Purpose brings readers right into the heart of the near-death experience, including the sensations of dying, being surrounded by the light, and meeting the Soul Family. Part memoir and part guide for achieving spiritual growth, this book shows how to integrate the most traumatic of incidents into one's spiritual path in order to live a more meaningful life.
Voyage of the Dolphin (Seven Sleepers Series #7)
by Gilbert MorrisHow lucky can they get? It's relaxation time, and the Seven Sleepers are vacationing on an ocean-going ship. How much trouble can they get into on vacation- none, right? Almost before they can sort out what's happening, Josh, Sarah, and their friends find themselves entangled with: a handsome sea captain who can't find a crew, a maddening rich girl who wants to be queen, a band of friendly and unfriendly giants, and the biggest hurricane of the century. But where is their powerful friend God? Does He know where they are? Does He even care? Sail along with Josh and the crew as they handle danger and fear, and see if you can figure out why God doesn't just rush to their rescue.
Voyage of the Dolphin (Seven Sleepers Series #7)
by Gilbert MorrisHow lucky can they get? It's relaxation time, and the Seven Sleepers are vacationing on an ocean-going ship. How much trouble can they get into on vacation- none, right? Almost before they can sort out what's happening, Josh, Sarah, and their friends find themselves entangled with: a handsome sea captain who can't find a crew, a maddening rich girl who wants to be queen, a band of friendly and unfriendly giants, and the biggest hurricane of the century. But where is their powerful friend God? Does He know where they are? Does He even care? Sail along with Josh and the crew as they handle danger and fear, and see if you can figure out why God doesn't just rush to their rescue.
Voyage to Enchantment
by Rosemary HammondPretty woman...It was the vacation of a lifetime and shy Melissa was determined to make the most of it. That meant throwing off her inhibitions once and for all and, like some modern-day Cinderella, transforming herself completely!But it seemed that famous author Miles Thatcher thoroughly disapproved of her innocent attempts to enjoy herself for once-although that didn't mean he was above stealing a kiss in the moonlight. He had absolutely no right to tell her what she could and couldn't do. Miles was no Prince Charming and after the end of their vacation they'd never see each other again, surely...?
Voyages in English 6
by Reverend Paul E. Campbell Sister Mary Donatus MacnickleEnglish language and grammar book for Catholic schools.
Voyages with the Celtic Saints: Stories and Wisdom for Travelers in Search of Truth
by John MatthewsVoyages into Vision recounts the inspired lives of the Celtic saints, who carried the torch of the new faith of Christianity to the wild tribespeople of Britain and Ireland. Finding many parallels between their own wisdom and that of the Druids and other teachers of the Celtic people, they adapted their own teachings to include and reshape that of the older wisdom. • Features stories from the lives of 14 inspiring Celtic saints who lived between the third and seventh centuries CE • Scholar John Matthews retells and provides commentary on these stories, making them relevant and accessible to modern readers • Meditation notes and questions at the end of each chapter for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the stories and question their own voyage • Updates from prior edition with new illustrations by renowned artist Joe Machine and two additional entries on women saints, St. Gwenfrewi and St. Goibniu • Includes inspiring foreword by David Spangler, one of the founding figures of the modern New Age movement