A survey of the challenges, rewards, and soulful adventures of service and volunteerism.

A story of a mentally handicapped man who finds a way of expressing joy to others on their way to work.

Explores the important role the arts can play in spiritual direction.

Christine Valters Paintner's adaptation of an Examen prayer using gentle arm movements to access the body's wisdom.

Melds science and spirituality in a Catholic vision of transformation and compassion in a broken world.

A story about a caring man and his compassion for a beached whale.

Daniel H. Pink on laughter as a healing, healthy, and joyful practice that is invading the workplace.

Susan Kaiser Greenland's mindfulness practice for children - Sending Friendly Wishes.

Karen Maezen Miller's list of little acts of kindness that make all the difference in the world.

Alexander Shaia's profound and practical interpretations of the Nine Beatitudes.

Fresh, creative, and profound interpretations and insights into the four Gospels and spiritual practices to go along with them.

George Prochnik with suggestions for creative ways to create more silence in our lives and our cities.

Creative and compelling poems about the life and ministry of Mother Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker religion in colonial America.

Makes a good case for believers to take seriously the formation of character and the practice of virtues in everyday life.

N. T. Wright on why Christians are called to learn and practice the disciplines of a God-reflecting life.

An American takes us on his adventurous and rewarding spiritual quest to India where he becomes the first foreigner to be initiated into an ancient society of yogis and shamans

Rampuri's overview of ascetics in India called sadhus and their role in Hinduism.

An exquisitely written and enlightening defense of silence in an increasingly noisy world.

A diverse collection of expressive meditations to help people let go of mental overload, emotional turmoil, and physical stress.

Pragito Dove on noticing how you judge people as they pass you while walking on the street.