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Selected by Carolyn Whitney-Brown, this collection of the late Jean Vanier's essential writings best encapsulates his message of compassion, community, and his stress on the dignity and value of human life, that struck a universal chord.

The first book of its kind, `Leaving Faith Behind' tells the true stories of women and men who were born into Muslim families and who have made the difficult decision to leave Islam.

What difference does it make in our everyday lives if we are baptised Christians? Addressing the issue, this title rediscovers the Christian tradition of 'living baptism'.

A renowned Catholic lecturer and theologian explores the sacrament of Reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of anxiety and uncertainty. Drawing on the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, and the lives of the saints, Scott Hahn reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church's teachings on penance, forgiveness, and reconciliation.