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What do Christians believe? What gives meaning to our life? What is the purpose of life? The Christian answer to these questions is found in the Creed, in the profession of faith. But what do the articles of this confession actually mean? And how to they affect our lives? 'Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, takes a fresh look at these timeless questions. This work is a reflection of the profound, personal insights of Benedict XVI, but also of the great foundations of Christianity: faith, hope, and charity. 'Ratzinger writes eloquently and persuasively about the importance for followers of Christ to understand well what they believe so one can live as a serious Christian in today's secular world. He talks in depth about the true meaning of faith, hope, and love"the love of God and the love of neighbor. He also discusses the crucial importance of a lived faith, for the believer himself as well as being a witness for our age, and striving to bring faith in line with the present age that has veered off into rampant secularism and materialism. ''"In our generation the Christian Faith finds itself in a much deeper crisis than at any other time in the past. In this situation it is no solution to shut our eyes in fear in the face of pressing problems, or to simply pass over them. If faith is to survive this age, then it must be lived, and above all, lived in this age. And this is possible only if a manifestation of faith is shown to have value for our present day, by growing to knowledge and fulfillment."' "Pope Benedict XVI ''

This sterling silver Air Force Service medal measures 1"long and has an image of St. Michael on the back. Comes on a 24" rhodium plated stainless steel continuous chain (no clasp) and jewelry box.

14kt Gold Pope John Paul II medal. This gorgeous and inspirational pendant measures 1 x 3/4" and comes gift boxed. The chain is sold separately. Made in the USA, this medal is die-struck, which produces rich detail.

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings took first place in a nationwide British poll to find the greatest book of the century! He may be the most popular writer of our age, but Tolkien is often misunderstood. This major new study of his life, his character and his work reveals the facts and confronts the myths. It explores the background to the man and the culture in which he wrote. Tolkien: Man and Myth observes the relationships that the master writer had with his closest literary colleagues. It reveals his unique relationship with C.S. Lewis, the writer of the Narnia books, and the roots of their estrangement. In this original book about a leading literary life, Joseph Pearce enters the world created by Tolkien in the seven books published during his lifetime. He explores the significance of Middle Earth and what it represented in Tolkien's thinking. Myth, to him, was not a leap from reality but a leap into reality. "Pearce writes beautifully and with great depth, and the Tolkien who emerges is an impressive being - a man of literary strength and respectability." - The Tablet Joseph Pearce is a full-time writer living in Norfolk, England. He is the author of a recent major biography of G.K. Chester ton, Wisdom and Innocence . He writes for Catholic and literary journals, and is working on a study of 20th century literary converts to be published by Ignatius Press in the next year.

St. Kateri: Patron saint of the Environment Sterling Silver St. Kateri pendant, comes on a 24" continuous stainless steel 3mm curb chain. This dazzling pendant measures 1 x 3/4" and comes gift boxed. Made in the USA, this superior quality medal is die-struck, which produces rich detail.

Gold Filled Pope Benedict XVI Pendant comes on a 24" continuous gold-filled 3mm curb chain. This inspirational pendant measures 1 x 3/4" and comes gift boxed. Made in the USA, this medal is die-struck, which produces rich detail.