Fr. Brian Cavanaugh books by Paulist Press

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Revised 2^ndEdition
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The Sower's Seeds:
One Hundred Inspiring Stories for Preaching,
Teaching and Public Speaking

An anthology of stories, fables and parables that will provide fresh ideas
and inspiration to persons involved in public speaking.
Features a cross-referenced theme index.

Here is a treasure chest of wisdom and inspiration!
Og Mandino

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The Sower's Seeds: Revised and Expanded
120 Inspiring Stories for Preaching,
Teaching and Public Speaking

Revised and expanded anthology with 20 new stories, fables and parables
that will provide fresh ideas and inspiration to persons involved all forms of public speaking.
Features a cross-referenced theme index.

This book is a gem, filled with spiritual light.
Ken Blanchard

An outstanding book that will benefit anyone who wants to be happy, positive and productive.
Coach Lou Holtz

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More Sower's Seeds:
Second Planting

One hundred new tales of inspiration filled with humor, warmth, and insight.
Ideal as a gift book or as a source of bedtime meditations. Theme index.

Slices of life, fables with a point, insights that grab.
Fr. William J. Bausch

A veritable goldmine of brief sidewalk sermons and captivating
anecdotes laced with wholesome humor and practical wisdom.
William Arthur Ward

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Fresh Packet of Sower's Seeds:
Third Planting

This collection of one hundred short stories on a variety of topics is the perfect resource for teachers, preachers, and public speakers, and for private meditation.
Indexed by theme.

This book is virtually a garden of knowledge to be harvested.
A must read in sustaining and renewing your life.
Rocky Bleier

…All educators can use these simple but superb stories
to enhance personal interaction and the teaching/learning process.
Russ Strange, Superintendent of Schools (Penn Cambria Dist., Cresson PA)

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Sower's Seeds Aplenty:
Fourth Planting

A fourth volume of wit, whimsy and wisdom drawn from the achievements
of both everyday life and famous people, perfect for preachers,
teachers and public speakers. Cross-referenced theme index.

Preface by Jack Canfield
co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series

…As I had the pleasure to read this new volume, I was struck by the variety of entries---beautiful and moving poetry, inspirational and uplifting stories, powerful reflections on age old questions, important insights into our daily challenged, challenging questions to ponder and an occasional joke to get us to laugh at ourselves. All in all we are left with a deeper sense of what is important, a clearer sense of our spiritual work, and a more profound sense of the essence of life's journey (from the Preface).

Received three 1997 "Storytelling World Awards" Honors,
awarded by "Story World," a fully-refereed journal of the
Storytelling Master's Degree Program at East Tennessee State University.

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Sower's Seeds of Virtue:
Stories of Faith, Hope and Love

Selected from the first three of the popular storyteller's Sower's Seeds books
are thirty vignettes centering around the theme of virtue.

Received a 1998 "Storytelling World Awards" Honor,
awarded by "Story World," a fully-refereed journal of the
Storytelling Master's Degree Program at East Tennessee State University.

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Sower's Seeds of Encouragement:
Fifth Planting

Stories that offer hope, humor and healing in dealing with everyday life.
There are numerous sources of inspiration here for Lent and Easter sermons.
This is uplifting reading for everyone…who needs a smile
and a bit of encouragement to get through the day.

Received a 1999 "Storytelling World Awards" Honor as an Anthology,
awarded by "Story World," a fully-refereed journal of the
Storytelling Master's Degree Program at East Tennessee State University.

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Sower's Seeds That Nurture
Family Values:
Sixth Planting

One hundred stories inspired by the challenges facing families today,
that will restore faith, renew hope and refresh the spirit in family life.
Includes a thematic index and storytelling reading list.

Received a 2001 "Storytelling World Awards" Honor,
awarded by "Story World," a fully-refereed journal of the
Storytelling Master's Degree Program at East Tennessee State University.

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Miracle of the Poinsettia

Milagro de la Flor
de Nochebuena

Illustration by Dennis Rockhill
con traducción al español de Carmen Lopez-Platek

A bilingual retelling of the Mexican folktale of the origins of the poinsettia. This moving story about giving the gift of one's self shows how love can overcome fear and doubt to create a miracle.

Vividly illustrated in full color, this charming bilingual book will capture the hearts of children, as well as adults who read it to them. It is also a splendid resource for children's and family ministry, ESL programs, and schools with Spanish-speaking children.

Books by Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR

Books by
Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR