The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees

Pierre Stutz The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees A journey of discovery With photos by Andrea Göppel The texts in this volume were created in dialogue with trees. They tell of the divine life force that animates all things. Pierre Stutz’s poems and thoughts engage in a deep dialogue with the life force...

Blessings at Sea

Katharina Plehn-Martins Take a cruise with the chaplain A journey of discovery Whether the ship is headed for the North Cape, anchored near Naples, or at Santorini, the ship’s chaplain is always on duty. She keeps her ears open for anyone eager to have a conversation, because in the calm of...

»I Didn’t Swear Enough«

Niklaus Brantschen »I Didn’t Swear Enough« The Zen master and Jesuit in a conversation with Ursula Eichenberger »We chose eight places, each of which represents a period of ten years in Niklaus Brantschen’s life of more than eighty years. This is where we took walks and hikes between autumn 2016...

Martin, The Man

Uwe Birnstein Martin, The Man Why Luther Touches our Hearts Martin Luther was a stubborn person and a sensitive pastor, a dedicated family man and loyal friend, a man who stood by his fears as well as his faith. Uwe Birnstein elucidates the human side of Luther, one that touches us, not because of...

The Hildegard Code

Annette Heizmann The Hildegard Code Nine Healthful Paths Experiencing the body and a healthy diet, self-acceptance and life in harmony with nature: Those asking for a holistic lifestyle will find tried and tested answers that have been proven over the centuries in the life and teachings of...

The Father of Us All

Niklaus Kuster The Father of Us All Praying Like Francis of Assisi No text has shaped Christian prayer like the Lord’s Prayer. Francis of Assisi prayed it many times every day and wrote a contemplation on it. For his encounter with Islam, he created a collection of the “most beautiful names of...

Burgundy and Olives

Matthias Schlicht Burgundy and Olives Life in the Best Years What should we do when we realise that we have fewer years ahead than behind us? Carry on as if nothing is happening? Dream about the past and regret the sins not committed? This is not the solution for a reflective pleasure-seeker with a...

You Have Afflicted Me

Katharina Schridde You Have Afflicted Me Experiences with Trauma and Spirituality After breaking off her studies and her training as a nurse, Katharina’s life became focused on her faith: She joined a Christian women’s community and studied theology. However, the Lutheran pastor once again found...

Life – What Else!

Andrea Schwarz Life – What Else! 365 Discoveries The new annual reader by Andrea Schwarz holds a discovery that leads to more liveliness for every day of the year. "Some people live, but others are just practicing!" The texts by Andrea Schwarz are an invitation to no longer put life off until...

Heavenly Times

Christa Spilling-Nöker Heavenly Times How the Year Becomes Even More Wonderful: Stories, Customs and Recipes From the 1st Sunday of Advent to St. Martin's Day, Christa Spilling-Nöker presents the annual round of traditional festivals: Advent and Christmas, New Year's Eve, Epiphany, Valentine's Day,...