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Paul: a biography
By N. T Wright. 2018
This biography offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of the intellectual who…
invented Christian theology. Wright seeks to reveal the apostle's greater role in Christian history--as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished--and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history. 2018.Paul-Emile Léger (The Canadians)
By James Duggan. 1981
Par le chemin du Roi, une femme est venue: Marie-Rose Durocher, 1811-1849
By Germaine Duval. 1982
Biographie de Marie-Rose Durocher. née en 1811, décédée en 1849, soeur Marie-Rose fut la fondatrice des Soeurs des Saints Noms…
de Jesus. Ce livre a été écrit en prévision de son éventuelle glorification par l'église. 1982.Genius born of anguish: the life & legacy of Henri Nouwen
By Kevin Burns, Michael W Higgins. 2012
Henri Nouwen (1932-1996), the renowned writer and priest, left the world a rich and enduring legacy in his 39 books…
on living a spiritual life. This book delves into the complexity, the quirkiness, the mystery, and the intensity of this gifted "holy misfit" whose humanity nourished and informed his faith every step of the way. Rooted in his prolific published work, and reinforced by in-depth interviews with the people who knew Henri well, this fresh look at a 20th-century icon introduces Nouwen to a new generation. 2012.Brève histoire du progrès (Constantes)
By Ronald Wright, Marie-Cécile Brasseur. 2006
La croissance effrénée de la population humaine, de la consommation et de la technologie au XXe siècle a imposé à…
la planète un fardeau. Dans cet essai, Ronald Wright soutient que ce fâcheux dilemme du monde moderne est en fait aussi vieux que la civilisation. L'histoire a en effet prouvé que le progrès, quel qu'il soit, mène directement à l'échec et à l'anéantissement. 2006.Frère André, le saint de l'Oratoire
By Françoise Deroy-Pineau. 2010
Petit, frêle, sans instruction, le portier du Collège Notre-Dame semblait fait pour jouer un rôle effacé dans sa communauté. Mais…
il avait une foi à transformer une montagne! Voici, racontée aux enfants en des mots simples, l'étonnante histoire du Frère André, figure de sainteté, fondateur de l'Oratoire Saint-Joseph et personnage marquant de l'histoire du Québec. Années 3-6. 2010.Marguerite d'Youville au service des exclus: biographie romancée
By Louis-Martin Tard. 1998
L'enfance, la vie dans le monde, la vie religieuse de mère Marguerite d'Youville, ses oeuvres en faveur des pauvres, la…
fondation de la congrégation des Soeurs grises. Marguerite d'Youville fut proclamée bienheureuse par le pape Jean XXIII en 1959 et sanctifiée par Jean-Paul II en 1990. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire. 1998.Le cristal et la chimère
By Fernand Séguin. 1988
Faisant suite à "La bombe et l'orchidée", "Le cristal et la chimère" nous permet de partager les réflexions et les…
connaissances de Fernand Séguin qui, à travers plus de cinquante textes, nous parle de la vie, de la santé, de la terre, des animaux et même d'éducation. 1988.One well: the story of water on Earth (Into Reading, Trade Book)
By Rochelle Strauss, Rosemary Woods. 2007
Explains how water is recycled, and describes its distribution on Earth, with information about various species in various places, from…
coral reefs to the Bering Glacier in Alaska. Warns about pollution and its causes, the number of people affected, and how people can conserve water in daily life. An afterword provides further information on what can be done now to change things. Grades 4-7. 2007.One man's way: the story and message of Norman Vincent Peale; a biography
By Arthur Gordon. 1972
Oil spill: disaster
By Mona Chiang. 2010
On April 20, 2010, disaster struck in the Gulf of Mexico - the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon exploded, causing…
one of the worst environmental catastrophes in American history. More than a million gallons of oil leaked into the water each day for months, as the oil company BP tried to stop it and scientists and emergency response crews tried to repair the damage. What caused this disaster and how can we stop it from happening again? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you find out about the oil spill, relief efforts, and the future of energy use. Grades 4-7. 2010.La vie entière: histoires naturelles du Nouveau Monde
By Pierre Morency. 1996
Jean Vanier, un prophète de notre temps
By Gilles Laverrière. 1986
Jean Vanier est sans conteste l'une des figures les plus attachantes de notre temps. Pour les personnes démunies, son nom…
est synonyme de tendresse et de compassion et symbole d'espérance et de dignité. À sa manière, il nous montre la route à suivre puisqu'il partage lui-même sa vie avec de petites gens. 1986.Nearer, my God: an autobiography of faith (A Harvest book)
By William F Buckley. 1997
A memoir of the author's life as a Catholic. Includes biographical reminiscences of religious moments in Buckley's life: traveling to…
Lourdes, the ordination of a nephew, and his mother's death. Discusses his views on Catholic theology, particularly regarding birth control, divorce, and women priests. 1997.My father's business: a biography of His Eminence G. Emmett Cardinal Carter
By Michael W Higgins, Douglas Richard Letson. 1990
This biography of the best-known Roman Catholic bishop in Ontario's history traces G. Emmett Cardinal Carter's career from its modest…
beginnings in Montreal to his leadership of Canada's largest English-speaking archdiocese. "My father's business" sheds light on the great moral controversies of the church since Vatican II, and the outspoken Carter's role in shaping church policy regarding abortion, women's issues, the nature of the priesthood, and academic freedom. c1990.Moses, the servant of God
By F. B Meyer. 1909
Far from the imposing man of granite sculpted by Michelangelo, Moses was full of flaws and deficiencies that rendered him…
powerless, save for the all–sufficient grace of God. Yet, despite many frustrations and human frailties, Moses did not back down or quit but instead grew closer to the heart of God, learning the importance of obedience, patience, courage, faith, and prayer. As a result, God entrusted His servant with greater responsibility. Woven throughout this character study are lessons and realities that can help all believers become better able to serve God and others. 2014, c1909.Born without a dowry, nearly forced into a convent, and later married off to a man she didn't love, Olimpia…
Maidalchini vowed never to be poor, powerless, or beholden to any man again. Instead, using her wits, Olimpia became the unofficial ruler of the most powerful institution in the world: the Roman Catholic Church. As sister-in-law and reputed mistress of the indecisive Pope Innocent X, she appointed cardinals, negotiated with foreign ambassadors, and helped herself to a heaping portion of the Papal States' treasury. Includes strong language. 2008.Jean de Brébeuf
By René Latourelle. 1993
Essai biographique sur l'un des plus célèbres parmi ceux que la tradition religieuse et l'histoire nomment les martyrs canadiens. L'étude…
de sa vie et de ses écrits découvre en lui le chef de file des ethnologues de la Huronie, le fondateur, l'apôtre et le martyr de la mission huronne. 1993.Portrait du général Georges Vanier, homme de Dieu qui pratiquait avec modestie, humour, délicatesse et avec une chaleur humaine rayonnante…
les vertus de l'Évangile. La vie de foi chrétienne de cet homme qui a illustré son époque par son fils Jean, fondateur de l'Arche, un organisme oeuvrant auprès des démunis. 1992.Ce titre pluriel veut attirer l'attention sur la diversité des façons dont on s'est dit, à travers l'histoire, la naissance…
et la croissance de Jesus de Nazareth. Sous des dehors multiples, raffines ou naïfs, un fait unique, qu'on célèbre dans le ravissement et la joie. 1980.