Download or read book The Shepherd Who Didn t Run written by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2018-01-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger." -FATHER STANLEY FRANCIS ROTHER Father Stanley Rother was true to his word. He did not run. And he was martyred at the age of 46. Father Stanley arrived in Guatemala in 1968, and he immediately identified with his parishioners' simple, farming lifestyle. He learned their languages, prepared them for the sacraments, and cared for their needs. Father Stanley - or "Padre Francisco", as he was called by his beloved Tz'utujil Indians - had found his heart's calling. After nearly a decade, the violence of the Guatemalan civil war found its way into the peaceful village of Santiago Atitlán. Disappearances, killings, and danger became daily occurrences, but despite this unrest Father Stanley remained hard at work, building a farmers' co-op, a school, a hospital, and the first Catholic radio station, used for catechesis. In early 1981, his name was on a death list, so he returned to Oklahoma and was warned not to go back to Guatemala. But he could not abandon his people, so he went back, and made the ultimate sacrifice for his faith. "Pray for us that we may be a sign of the love of Christ for our people," said Father Stanley, "that our presence among them will fortify them to endure these su fferings in preparation for the coming of the Kingdom." Includes 16 pages of photos.
Download or read book The Shepherd Who Didn t Run Fr Stanley Rother Martyr written by Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Shepherd Who Didn t Run written by María Ruiz Scaperlanda and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "El pastor no debe huir a la primera señal de peligro". ~ Padre Stanley Francis Rother El padre Stanley Rother fue fiel a su palabra. No huyó. Y fue martirizado a la edad de 46 años. El padre Stanley llegó a Guatemala en 1968, e inmediatamente se identificó con el estilo de vida, simple y campesino, de sus feligreses. Aprendió sus idiomas, los preparó para los sacramentos y atendió a sus necesidades. El padre Stanley —o "padre Apla's", como lo llamaban sus amados indígenas tz'utujil— había encontrado el llamado de su corazón. Después de casi una década, la guerra civil de Guatemala alcanzó con su violencia al pacífico pueblo de Santiago Atitlán. Las desapariciones, los asesinatos y el peligro se convirtieron en hechos cotidianos, pero a pesar de esta convulsión, el padre Stanley siguió trabajando duro, construyendo una cooperativa de agricultores, una escuela, un hospital y la primera emisora de radio católica, usada para la catequesis. A principios de 1981, su nombre apareció en una lista negra, por lo que retornó a Oklahoma y se le advirtió que no volviera a Guatemala. Pero él no podía abandonar a su pueblo, así que regresó e hizo el último sacrificio por su fe. "Rueguen por nosotros para que podamos ser un signo del amor de Cristo para nuestra gente", dijo el padre Stanley; "que nuestra presencia entre ellos los fortifique para que puedan soportar estos sufrimientos en preparación para la venida del Reino". Incluye 16 páginas de fotos. SOBRE LA AUTORA María Ruiz Scaperlanda es una galardonada autora, periodista y facilitadora de retiros. Sus obras se publican ampliamente tanto en la prensa católica como secular. Ha viajado en misiones internacionales por América Central y el Caribe, Medio Oriente y toda Europa. María bloguea en DaybyDaywithMaria.blogpost.com. Ella y su esposo residen en Norman, Oklahoma.
Download or read book The Star Shepherd written by Dan Haring and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Neil Gaiman and How to Train Your Dragon comes a beautifully illustrated, fast-paced adventure about eleven year old Kyro, his best friend Andra, his trusted dog Cypher, and their race to save the stars. When the world first formed, the night was black and filled with dark creatures. The Elders knew their people couldn't survive under such a threat. So they made the ultimate sacrifice: they gave their hearts to the sky in the form of brightly shining stars to keep evil away. Now, eleven year old Kyro is a Star Shepherd like his father. He's spent his life tucked away in the outskirts of the small town of Drenn. There they watch the night sky for falling stars—and rush to rescue them when they do. Then one night, too many stars fall at once, and terrible dark creatures start to appear in the forest by their home. Kyro's father journeys to the Star Shepherd Council to report the threat. But when he doesn't return Kyro must figure out how to save them himself before enough stars fall for the dark creatures to make their return. Kyro, along with his trusty dog, Cypher, and his friend, Andra, must find the cause of the threat before it's too late. Perfect for 5th graders and boys 10-14, young readers will devour this fun, fantasy adventure if they love stories with: Drawings and illustrations Trusty sidekicks (especially the furry kind) Evil, mythical creatures Ancient robots
Download or read book The Tree Shepherd s Daughter written by Gillian Summers and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her mother dies, fifteen-year-old Keelie Heartwood must leave California to live with her nomadic father at a renaissance festival. Playacting the Dark Ages is an L.A. girl’s worst nightmare. But then Keelie starts seeing fairies and uncovers her connection to a community of elves.
Download or read book Love in a Fearful Land written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Henri Nouwen's personal account of a pilgrimage to Santiago Atitlan, a Mayan town in the highlands of Guatemala. It was there that an American priest, Father Stanley Rother, was murdered by a death squad in the parish where he served. In traveling to Santiago Nouwen hoped to learn more about this modern martyr about the faith that drew him there, and the love that held him in place, even when his life was threatened.
Download or read book The Crippled Lamb written by Max Lucado and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CD narrated by Jodi Benson.
Download or read book Growing in Love and Wisdom written by Susan J. Stabile and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although raised Roman Catholic, Susan Stabile was ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun and devoted 20 years of her life to practicing Buddhism before returning to Catholicism in 2001. In Growing in Love and Wisdom, she draws on this unique dual perspective to explore the value of interreligious dialogue, the spiritual dynamics that operate across faith traditions, and how Buddhist meditation practices can deepen Christian prayer. She begins by examining the values and principles shared by the two faiths and shows that both traditions seek to effect a fundamental transformation in the lives of believers. Both stress the need for experiences with deep emotional resonance that goes beyond the level of concepts to touch the heart. The center of the book offers 15 Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practices, adapted for Christian use. Stabile provides clear instructions on how to do these meditations and helpful commentary on each, explaining its purpose and the relation between the Buddhist original and her Christian adaptation of it. Throughout, she highlights the many remarkably close parallels between the teachings of Jesus and the Buddha. The meditations offered in this unusual book will be extremely useful to thoughtful Christians, to those responsible for giving spiritual direction, and also to Buddhist sympathizers who will be intrigued and pleased to see familiar contemplations handled so skillfully by a former Buddhist practitioner who has gratefully learned so much from her former religion and now introduces the riches of that tradition to her fellow Christians.
Download or read book Showdown with the Shepherd written by Marianne Hering and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1 million sold in series! The key to adventure lies within your imagination! Cousins Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the tenth century BC. Their goal is to get back the ring Hugh stole and return him to 1450s England where he belongs. But troubles await them as soon as they step out of the Imagination Station. First they meet an angry bear and later an angry giant. Set against the backdrop of the David and Goliath story, the cousins learn that having a giant faith is more important than having a giant on your side.
Download or read book Runaway written by Ray Anthony Shepard and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful poem about Ona Judge's life and her self-emancipation from George Washington’s household. Ona Judge was enslaved by the Washingtons, and served the President's wife, Martha. Ona was widely known for her excellent skills as a seamstress, and was raised alongside Washington’s grandchildren. Indeed, she was frequently mistaken for his granddaughter. This poetic biography follows her childhood and adolescence until she decides to run away. Author Ray Anthony Shepard welcomes meaningful and necessary conversation among young readers about the horrors of slavery and the experience of house servants through call-and-response style lines. Illustrator Keith Mallett’s rich paintings include fabric collage and add further feeling and majesty to Ona’s daring escape. With extensive backmatter, this poem may serve as a new introduction to American slavery and Ona Judge's legacy.
Download or read book Lost Shepherd written by Philip F. Lawler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faithful Catholics are beginning to realize it’s not their imagination. Pope Francis has led them on a journey from joy to unease to alarm and even a sense of betrayal. They can no longer pretend that he represents merely a change of emphasis in papal teaching. Assessing the confusion sown by this pontificate, Lost Shepherd explains what’s at stake, what’s not at stake, and how loyal believers should respond.
Download or read book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 written by W. Phillip Keller and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment: Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasion Showcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift products Delivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the Bible Is a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflection As we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.
Download or read book The Shepherd as Preacher written by John MacArthur and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scripture holds a simple declaration that sets forth every pastor's highest priority: "Preach the Word." When you consider all that God desires to accomplish through preaching, it becomes apparent why it's such a big deal. It's God's main means of feeding, comforting, correcting, and protecting His people—as well as pointing unbelievers to Christ. Such an enormous responsibility deserves a pastor's best. In The Shepherd as Preacher, you'll find the best encouragement and guidance available on how you can preach God's Word God's way. With John MacArthur and other outstanding Bible teachers, you'll survey the essentials every minister needs to know, including... the focus and purpose of biblical preaching the character of a faithful preacher the keys to effective preaching how to preach in the Spirit's power Yours is a high and holy privilege—one with incredible potential to change lives. This book will equip you to fulfill that calling with excellence.
Download or read book The Shepherd written by Frederick Forsyth and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Eve, 1957: An RAF pilot needs a miracle to make it home as his fighter jet begins to fail, in a story by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. It is Christmas Eve, 1957, and there are cozier places to be than the cockpit of a de Havilland Vampire fighter plane. But for the Royal Air Force pilot who has just taken off from West Germany, this single-seat jet is the only way to make it back to England for Christmas morning. His flight plan is simple; the fuel tank is full. In sixty-six minutes, he will be back in Blighty. But then the plane begins to fail. First the compass goes haywire, then the radio dies. Lost and alone above the English coast, the pilot is searching for a landing strip when the fog closes in, signaling certain death. He has given up hope when a second shadow appears—a Mosquito fighter-bomber of World War II vintage. The plane is a “shepherd,” guiding the Vampire to a safe landing, and its appearance is a gift from fate, a miracle out of time—but for one lonely pilot, the mystery has just begun. A classic bestseller, beloved by aviation fans (including actor John Travolta, who calls it “one of my favorites because it personalizes the two planes”) and general readers alike, The Shepherd is a gripping, heartwarming tale for a cold winter’s night.
Download or read book Anger of the King written by J. B. Shepherd and published by EABooks Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Adam sides with his grandfather against the king, he hopes to find the approval for which he yearns. Instead, he faces betrayal and the whip of slavery. Desperate, he undertakes a dangerous mission, hoping to regain the king's favor, not only for himself but also for Mount Eirene, his home. Meanwhile, Keeda warriors ravage his people's fields, a dragon plots to overthrow the city, and the life or death of all rests in the hands of one man.Can Adam find answers in the King's Stones before it's too late? Will the prophet's dying prediction be fulfilled? Can Mount Eirene survive the anger of the king?This page-turning Christian allegory not only excites the mind, but also stirs the soul, probing the depths of human darkness and arriving at life's ultimate answers.
Download or read book The Shepherd as Leader written by John MacArthur and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very best training a pastor can receive comes from proven leaders with proven track records—leaders like John MacArthur, John Piper, Steven Lawson, RC Sproul, and Al Mohler. You'll find all of them and more in The Shepherd as Leader, a collection of the all-time best-ever messages on spiritual leadership from the popular Shepherds' Conference held annually at Grace Community Church in Southern California. With longtime bestselling author John MacArthur as general editor and contributor, church leaders will find an abundance of guidance on... the key essentials of effective ministry the urgency of purity and integrity in a leader's life the value of prayer, both personal and public the biblical responses to suffering and opposition the necessity of complete reliance upon God's grace and empowerment The Shepherd as Leader is the second volume in our popular Shepherds' Library series, a new line of resources designed to help pastors fulfill their calling with excellence. Also available is The Shepherd as Preacher.
Download or read book The Shepherd of the Hills written by Harold Bell Wright and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shepherd of the Hills is the classic story of the stranger who takes the Old Trail deep into the Ozark Mountains, many miles from civilization. His appearance signals intellect and culture, yet his countenance is marked by grief and disappointment. What is his purpose in taking on the lowly work of tending local sheep? And how is it that he befriends these simple hill folk, despite his coming from the world beyond the ridges? Mystery and romance envelop this gentle yet compelling story as the identity and purpose of the stranger-turned-shepherd is gradually unveiled.
