“I know that people of all faiths as well as those who do not believe in a religion will find inspiration and understanding here that in some way contribute to their own inner peace”
~ from the foreword to ‘Prayers for Healing’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Prayers for Healing
Discover the power to heal through many meditation and prayer voices. This interfaith book provides insight from various religious and cultural texts that touches on our pain and inspires the healer within all of us to be reminded of hope and faith so that we may live a deeper, more meaningful, and fully self-expressed life.
“I know that people of all faiths as well as those who do not believe in a religion will find inspiration and understanding here that in some way contribute to their own inner peace” ~ from the foreword to ‘Prayers for Healing’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Way We Pray
This ideal guide for spiritual explorers everywhere presents fifty wonderfully diverse prayer practices. Among the powerful and colorful rituals described are walking a labyrinth, speaking affirmations, writing in a gratitude journal, displaying prayer flags, dressing in ceremonial costumes, reading sacred scriptures, listening to the resonant sounds of a prayer bowl, drawing a mandala, counting prater beads, fasting, writing haiku, and chanting.
“In The Way We Pray: Prayer Practices from Around the World, Maggie Oman Shannon asks readers to imagine a world in which ‘everything we do has the potential to be prayerful.’ She explores not the content of prayers, what is said, but the experiential practice of prayer in the world’s religious traditions. Tibetan Buddhists pray with beads; what does that mean? Sufis dance when they pray; what can that teach us? It’s an imaginative approach. As readers learn more about the religious practices of the world painting icons, feasting, hoisting prayer flags, making milagros or wearing amulets they will be challenged to think about prayer in fresh ways.” –Publishers Weekly
A String and a Prayer
Recounting the history and symbolism of prayer beads, this work teaches basic techniques for stringing beads and a host of other objects into prayer beads. It offers a variety of prayers and rituals to use beads on a daily basis as well as suggestions for different ways they can be made and used.
“A String and a Prayer is an important little book—a spiritual history, a primer of prayer forms, a treasure house of understanding. There is no one who cannot benefit from this book.” —Joan Chittister, OSP, author of Illuminated Life and In Search of Belief
One God, Shared Hope
We are one people, with shared moral and spiritual values. One God, Shared Hope is offered as one small link toward building a chain of understanding, woven of words from the holy scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
“How reassuring, as an antidote to the current news of escalating ideological enmity, for Maggie Oman Shannon to say, ‘God is love,’ and provide as evidence the ways in which, across religious traditions, that message is spoken.” –Sylvia Boorstein, author of Pay Attention, For Goodness’ Sake: Practicing the Perfections of the Heart—The Buddhist Path of Kindness
Prayers for Hope and Comfort
In a world that feels increasingly fragile, people will continue to look for new prayers and new ways to pray. While there are a number of anthologies of prayer available, no book – until now – has attempted to provide a collection that focuses specifically on prayers for a wide range of modern challenges, from the personal to the global. Prayers for Hope and Comfort covers issues facing individuals (illness, addiction); those challenged in relationships (aging parents, divorce); local communities (natural disasters, unemployment); the larger world (poverty, hunger, war); and creation itself (loss of rainforests, species extinction, global warming).
Named as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2008 by Spirituality and Practice.com.
“Maggie Oman Shannon has produced yet another beautiful book that I not only treasure, but plan to send to family and friends for the holidays. Each poem was clearly chosen with the reader in mind, as an act of generosity—a kind of ‘here, this may offer what you need.’ …I highly recommend this book if you are in need of ‘hope and comfort’ and who isn’t these days?” –Sarah Stockton, author of Restless in Christ: Answering the Call to Spiritual Commitment
Crafting Calm
In today’s sophisticated and pluralistic society, people are more aware than ever that spiritual practice can be defined more expansively—and the popularity of books focusing on alternative spiritual practices demonstrate that readers are hungry for new (or ancient) ways of enhancing their inner lives. In Crafting Calm, the author explores these new forms of creative spiritual practice and the benefits they provide.
Named as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2013 by Spirituality and Practice.com; and Spirituality and Health magazine named it one of its "five favorites to quiet the mind."
“Awaken and illuminate your creative and spiritual connections with Crafting Calm: Projects and Practices for Creativity and Contemplation. Nourish yourself and others with this practical, elegant, deeply inspiring book. The title alone will uplift your spirits!” — SARK, author, artist, Succulent Wild Woman
Crafting Gratitude
In Crafting Gratitude, Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon believes that crafting for us and those we love can be used as a meditative practice to appreciate the incredible, overflowing richness of life. Each meditative craft, from novice to expert, is infused with stories like how Gratitude Bundles can represent prosperity and physical health, Spirit Houses from Southeast Asia can be a symbol of a happy home, a Values Bracelet can help you reinforce your best professional traits, or Flower Mandalas can be an affirmation of nature.
Named as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2017 by Spirituality and Practice.com.
“Inspiring and empowering, Crafting Gratitude will help you take your thanksgiving to a new, fun, and meaningful level.” Spirituality and Practice Magazine
Crafting Love
Whether you desire to foster, encourage remembrance, or express gratitude for the love you feel toward the known and unknown in your life, it can be done through the practice of mindfulness and crafting. Crafting Love is filled with thematic chapters meant to inspire your own journey in your expression of love, whether you build an “I Love You…” notebook for your partner, Anytime Valentines for your friends and mentors, a Conversation Starter Table Cloth for your family, Portable Place Shrines for natural places and animals, an “I Am” Affirmation Mandala for yourself, or a Rhythm Painting for the Divine.
Named as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2019 by Spirituality and Practice.com.
“More than a book, it’s a recipe for living a creative, love-filled life. Well-written, and filled with inspirational quotes and fun ideas for expressing feelings through labors of love. Whether you’re making edible love notes out of cookies, quilting, making friendship beads, or memorial prayer mats, these crafts are heart openers for the loved ones in your life.” —Cindi Braff, author of Grant Me a Higher Love
Have Hope
Daily affirmations for every need. Have Hope offers you daily affirmations and a hope-filled moment from history for each day. Now more than ever, we need inspirational words that can help create moments of peace. Through the everyday stress of your life, Have Hope is the perfect collection of prayers, meditations, and inspirational quotes that you can turn to.
Named as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2021 by Spirituality and Practice.com.
“Have Hope is an essential companion to turn despair into hope, and put belief into action toward creating a better future.” —Becca Anderson, author of The Book of Awesome Women