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A brief exploration of the Carthusian order, founded in the 900's by St. Bruno and his companions as a community of hermits. WHat lessons can we learn from this ancient order on how to seek God? What role does silence, simplicity and self denial play in our lives, and how can they help us to progress in the spiritual life?

The Corner Scribblers is a small writer's support group in the Chattanooga area comprised of writers, authors, and storytellers from a wide range of skills and backgrounds. We come together once a month to discuss our current projects, recent accomplishments and to share what we have each learned about the craft. Within this cover, you will find a collection of holiday-themed flash fiction stories and poetry, displaying a small sample of those combined skills.

To the Cistercian Wellspring explores the history, spirituality, and charism of the Cistercian Order, a reform movement within monasticism founded in the 12th century. This book emphasizes the guiding principles of simplicity, contemplative prayer, and communal living central to the Cistercian way of life. It also reflects on how these principles can inspire and enrich the lives of lay contemplatives today. The work delves into key historical milestones of the Cistercian tradition, particularly its roots in the Rule of St. Benedict and its emphasis on solitude, silence, and manual labor. It...

The Medal of St. Benedict by Michael Isaac offers a fascinating exploration into one of Christianity's most powerful symbols. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the St. Benedict Medal has been revered by millions for its spiritual protection and profound significance. In this comprehensive work, Isaac delves into the origins, history, and symbolism of the medal, tracing its development from St. Benedict’s time to its widespread use today. Through meticulous research, he uncovers the rich stories behind the medal’s creation, its connection to the Benedictine Order, and its role in the ...

Enlil is one of the most fierce and successful warrior-gamers in the full immersion MMORPG known as Raid Online, developed by the government of a post-apocalyptic bunker society to keep the population entertained as they hide away from the polluted surface world. With his warhammer and his wolf he has earned himself fame and fortune in this grim dystopia, all to help his invalid sister fight off a crippling disease. Enlil must lead his adventure party into a new game expansion that promises glory and rewards enough for the group to buy their way out of the slums and into the higher levels ...

Heroic pilots must rely on their psychic gifts, archaic swordsmanship, and advanced combat training to survive deep space dogfights and bloody close quarters melee. They step up to defend the universe, and then come back to a harem of beautiful women, if they survive. Pretty good deal for a couple of top gun starfighter jocks. Corwin and Tank have earned some much deserved rest and relaxation after, but they soon find their victory over the Roka short lived, as they must engage in deep space dogfights against a highly organized criminal cartel that is selling the disturbing new drug Black ...

Heroic pilots must rely on their psychic gifts, archaic swordsmanship, and advanced combat training to survive deep space dogfights and bloody close quarters melee. They step up to defend the universe, and then come back to a harem of beautiful women, if they survive. Pretty good deal for a couple of top gun starfighter jocks. They've put down terrorist insurgents, gone kill for kill with mercenaries, and taken out drug dealing cartels. They even captured one of history's most notorious all female space pirate crews and added them to the harem on board Hard Rain. All of which means nothing ...

Indiana Jones meets Ready Player One Nazi Death Commandos and many treacherous miles of remote jungle stand between Vince, now a captain in the British Army, and his goal, a stack of documents vital to the security of a 1940s Europe on the brink of world war. At least that's who he is in the game. Vince used to be a down and out millenial with an Advanced degree in Archaeology and an endless parade of dead end jobs. That was before his adventures on Wolf Mountain, where he faced down gun toting bootleggers and giant scorpions before marrying a girl who was raised by wolves. All in a day's ...

Indiana Jones meets Ready Player One Vince, millennial loser turned VR pulp hero, has to face off against ravenous dinosaurs, angry natives, rampaging mammoths, and endure more than a little cloak & dagger intrigue to find his lost love. And he's been hired to kill her. Nice. The Wolf Queen must die, apparently, since she's a rogue AI that could bring down two powerful corporations that are in the middle of a titanic merger. Because life is never easy for a guy with an archaeology degree. So Vince is back for one last ride, along with his crew of hardened NPC adventurers, including a salty ...

Call of Duty meets LitRPG The mission... Shoot anything that moves... The prize... Ten million dollars. Kurt Silva was a rising star in the immersive first person shooter phenomenon Team Deathmatch, an elite level gamer who became a working class hero by fighting his way to the top of the leaderboards. Then fame and fortune got the better of him, he burned out, and Kurt lost it all. He now spends his days training other players, doing his best to help newbies from getting fragged, caring for his aging parents, and barely earning enough to make ends meet. So when he gets tapped by the ...

Barbarians, dragons, mermaids, and wizards abound in this eccletic collection of fantasy from Chattanooga's own, The Corner Scribbler's. Forward and "An Oath's Other Edge" - a Shijuren universe short story - by guest author, Rob Howell.

Heroic pilots must rely on their psychic gifts, archaic swordsmanship, and advanced combat training to survive deep space dogfights and bloody close quarters melee. They step up to defend the universe, and then come back to a harem of beautiful women, if they survive. Pretty good deal for a couple of top gun starfighter jocks. Corwin and Tank are fighter pilots who serve the United Democracies Federation aboard the battleship Hard Rain. They are among the few pilots in the UDF who possess the physical stamina and psychic talent required to fly missions in the deadly three hundred and sixty ...

Maria Goretti: A Martyr of Purity, Forgiveness, and Faith By Michael Isaac In Maria Goretti: A Martyr of Purity, Forgiveness, and Faith, Michael Isaac offers an intimate and inspiring portrait of St. Maria Goretti, one of the youngest saints ever canonized by the Catholic Church. This compelling biography explores her short but profoundly impactful life, her tragic death, and her enduring legacy as a beacon of forgiveness and unwavering faith. Born into a humble Italian family, Maria Goretti faced hardship and poverty with remarkable grace and devotion. At just eleven years old, she was ...

The Wealth: Real Estate Investors Podcast is a show that discusses everything related to real estate investing, Wealth and Growth. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this podcast will provide you with valuable information to help you build your wealth and grow your bank account through real estate. On each episode, we will interview successful investors and discuss various topics related to real estate investing, such as: - How to find the best investment properties - How to finance your investment properties - How to add value to your investment properties - How to ...

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Explorer Probe VI, a spacecraft launched by NASA in 1972, was designed to investigate the outer bodies of Neptune and the lesser dwarf Pluto. The probe was the flagship of the Explorer series. It was programmed with the latest artificial intelligence enabling it to survive on its voyage for many years in distant, cold interstellar space. This artificial intelligence was endowed with a capacity for being almost self-aware.