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In this comprehensive book which joins biography with critical examination of the state of the Church, veteran journalist Christopher R. Altieri explores Prevost's life and work, from his early years in Chicago to his ministry in Peru, and how he came to be chosen as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

What Men Live By and Other Tales by Leo Tolstoy. Although Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a wealthy landowner, in his later life he had what was considered a “religious awakening.” This experience went on to inform his writing and his lifestyle in profound ways. His views transcended the specifics of religion, as known in his day - so much so he came to be a helpful guide both to Mohandas Gandhi and to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The four stories in this collection ask profound questions and gently supply helpful, non-dogmatic hints to their answerings: What is the most important thing to do?...

The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Leo Tolstoy is a philosophical treatise first published in Germany in 1894 after being banned in his home country of Russia. The work is the culmination of 30 years of Tolstoy's thinking, and sets out rules for a new organization of society, based on an interpretation of Christianity which focuses on universal love. In a bold and original way, Tolstoy shows his audiences why violence of any type - even that sanctioned by the state or the church - must be rejected.

A Confession by Leo Tolstoy. Leo Tolstoy's "A Confession," written in 1882 shortly after a life-altering spiritual crisis, is a brutally sincere reflection on life, morality, and the nature of faith. Tolstoy describes in great detail the process by which he lost his faith in established Christian churches, the meaninglessness of wealth and fame, the agony of acute depression, and how he overcame misery and dread through personal study of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Along the way, he contrasts the artificial faith and arrogance of educated people with the genuine faith and humility of the ...

A weekly podcast from the Mankato Newman Center featuring real conversations about faith, college life, and growing closer to Christ. Students and campus ministers share stories, reflections, and practical insights for living the Catholic faith on campus. Simple, honest, and rooted in community.

Resurrection is a podcast about faith as a journey, not a destination.In this first episode, I share my personal story—coming from a place without belief, walking through a season of personal brokenness, and slowly realizing that something spiritual in me had been neglected. I talk openly about being new in my walk with Christ, learning through reading, prayer, conversation, and reflection, and why this podcast exists.This is not a podcast about having answers. It’s a space for honest conversations around faith, doubt, rest, and what it means to follow Christ in everyday life—without ...

The Kingdom of God Is Within You is Leo Tolstoy’s groundbreaking work on faith, morality, and the futility of violence. Written in 1894, this powerful book was banned in his native Russia, yet it became one of the most influential manifestos of nonviolent resistance in the modern world. Tolstoy argues that true Christianity is not found in the rituals of church or the authority of the state, but in the living example of Christ’s teachings—especially the command to resist evil not with force, but with love and forgiveness.

Selten hat eine Papstwahl so überrascht: Als am Abend des 8. Mai das »Habemus papam« und der Name des bisherigen Kardinals in die Welt verkündet werden, herrscht überall ungläubiges Staunen. Mit Robert Francis Prevost hat niemand gerechnet und mit seinem Namen Leo XIV. auch nicht. Vatikan-Experte Andreas R. Batlogg ist in diesem Moment live dabei und analysiert in seinem Buch, weshalb diese Wahl so ausgefallen ist.

Bei seinem ersten öffentlichen Auftritt vor der ganzen Welt äußert Papst Leo XIV. die Hoffnung auf einen „unbewaffneten und entwaffnenden” Frieden, der den Grundstein seines Pontifikats legt. Die ersten Ansprachen und Botschaften des neuen Papstes, die hier versammelt sind, fokussieren einige seiner Prioritäten: die Vorrangstellung Gottes, die Gemeinschaft der Kirche und das Streben nach Frieden.

Pope Leo XIV is the first and most comprehensive introduction to the 267th occupant of the Chair of Saint Peter and the global challenges he faces as he succeeds Pope Francis as Bishop of Rome. This book is the culmination of years of research and planning from sources in multiple languages and countries.

"Это сочинение - обзор богословия и разбор Евангелий - есть лучшее произведение моей мысли, есть та одна книга, которую (как говорят) человек пишет во всю свою жизнь", - утверждал сам Лев Николаевич Толстой.

Banned in Russia, Tolstoy's The Kingdom of God Is Within You was deemed a threat to church and state. The culmination of a lifetime's thought, it espouses a commitment to Jesus's message of turning the other cheek. In a bold and original treatise, Tolstoy shows his readers clearly why they must reject violence of any sort—even that sanctioned by the state or the church—and urges them to look within themselves to find the answers to questions of morality.

This is Leo Tolstoy's integration of the four biblical gospels into a single account of the life of Jesus. The Gospel in Brief is an intriguing fusion of biblical texts and Tolstoy's own religious views. Tolstoy explains that his goal is a “solution to the problem of life," not a theological or historical statement. He therefore ignores issues like Jesus' genealogy and divinity, focusing instead on the words and teachings of Jesus, stripped of what he regarded as the Church's distortions and focus on dogma and ritual.

Tolstoy brings to these brief tales the same psychological depth and spiritual insight found in his larger works. In fact, his short stories are an excellent place to begin reading this great author. In them, you will find the same challenging themes of morality, forgiveness, redemption and more.

In My Religion, Leo Tolstoy accuses the church of hiding the true meaning of Jesus, which is to be found in the Sermon on the Mount and the call to resist evil. For Tolstoy, it is this command that has been most damaged by ecclesiastical interpretation. Tolstoy had not always been possessed of the religious ideas set forth in My Religion. For 35 years of his life, he was, in the proper acceptation of the word, a nihilist - not a revolutionary socialist but a man who believed in nothing.

Leo Tolstoy's A Confession is a philosophical memoir exploring his existential crisis and search for meaning. At the height of his literary fame, Tolstoy grapples with despair, questioning life’s purpose despite wealth and success. He turns to science, philosophy, and religion but finds no satisfying answers. Ultimately, he discovers solace in the simple faith of Russian peasants, embracing a humble, God-centered life. The book reflects his spiritual awakening and rejection of materialism, paving the way for his later Christian anarchist beliefs. A Confession is a raw, introspective journey ...

Think Bigger - das heißt: Größer denken von Gott. Mutiger leben mit dem Herzen des Löwen. Klarer sehen mit den Augen des Adlers. Nichts kann uns so fern vorkommen wie Gottes Gegenwart. Und nichts kann uns so nah kommen wie der Geist Gottes. Wir können die Türen im Haus unseres Verstandes nur von innen öffnen. Komm, Heiliger Geist!

Kraftvoller Flug, scharfer Blick, ein Gefühl für Weite: Der Adler ist ein mächtiger Vogel. Und die Bibel spricht sehr oft von ihm. Er wird uns zum Sinnbild für eine klare Vision, für Fokussierung und Stärke. Und staunend dürfen wir dank ihm entdecken, welche Perspektiven Gott von unserm Leben hat!

Pe. Léo, ao longo de sua vida, desejou ardentemente ser de Deus e lutou com empenho por isso. Em sua última obra, ele aponta os desafios que surgem na vida de todas as pessoas e ajuda-nos a compreender que a pertença a Deus é mais forte do que qualquer dificuldade, qualquer pecado que cometamos. Lembrar-se disso é o primeiro passo para efetivamente ser livre.

As we continue to discover who we are, we are rewiring mindsets, healing and redefining what it means to be authentically free. Every chapter of our lives, has brought us to this point. We have to give our self the space...the grace to grow...ready to embrace the messy, free of shame and guilt. My hope is that you would walk away from our time together feeling a little less alone, a little more braver to be yourself, and more compassionate to past you, challenged as present you, and excited for future you. Join Courtney Leo & friends has we navigate these honest conversations of growth.