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THE COMMUNITY OF THE THIRTEEN
A Multi-Cultural Community
By Ahoua Raymond
ISBN 9966-08-318-9; 136 pages; Publication 2008; price: US$ 7.00

This book addresses the problem of living in multi-cultural religious communities. It develops a biblical research concerning the members of the community of Jesus and his disciples called the community of the thirteen. Did they experience conflicts and crisis of cultural nature? What was the impact of their cultural differences on their community life? Addressing these problems the book also offers viable solutions, as well as practical insights into new ways of living evangelical lifestyle. More>>>

This book is one of the contemporary efforts today in search of effective strategies for poverty alleviation in Africa in the spirit of Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). It discusses a hybrid of ideas, methods and tools which have been tested with significant results in facilitating authentic people’s development. These include distinct methodological streams such as Development Education and Leadership Teams in Action (DELTA); Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PME); Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Strategic Planning (PSP) among others. More>>>

JOURNEY INTO ISLAM
An Attempt to Awaken Christians in Africa
By Frederic Ntedika Mvumbi, O.P
ISBN 9966-08-319-7; 176 pages; Publication 2008; price: US$ 7.00

This book is a personal contribution towards building the unity of all the people of God; particularly Christians and Muslims. It presents objective information about Islam to African Christians so as to assuage their prejudices and ignorance about the religion and to prepare them for fruitful dialogue with Muslims. More>>>

THE IDENTITY OF CHRIST IN ISLAM
From the Perspective of Thomas Aquinas
By Frederic Ntedika Mvumbi, O.P
ISBN 9966-08-319-7; 192 pages; Publication 2008; price: US$ 7.00

There is nothing greater a friend can suggest to his fellow friend than to open his/her mind to know God, man and the universe. As citizens and friends of this continent, we share many ideas, thoughts and dreams; we share our memories and discoveries, problems and challenges, achievements and failures. In this spirit of sharing this book conveys to all readers, Christians and Muslims alike, that Christianity and Islam share many themes in common. More>>>

Gospel of John
By Adelmo Spagnolo mcc
ISBN 9966-08-292-1; 120pages; publication 2008; price US$ 2.00

These are meditations on the gospel of John. They include not only the texts from John's gospel but also fr Adelmo's own stories from his years of experience as a priest and celebrant of the liturgy.

This booklet tells the story of Abbot Francis Pfanner, the founder of the congregation of the Mariannhill.

A CATHOLIC CATECHISM
By Kenya Episcopal Conference Commission for Doctrine
ISBN 9966-08-136-4; 344 pages; Publication 2008; price: US$ 6.00
A deepening of our faith is meant to awaken in us the desire to come closer to the Lord and to share with our brothers and sisters his message of life.
This Catechism reflects the richness of The Catechism of the Catholic Church and leads us to focus our experience on Christ and how to be his true disciples. It presents in a simple clear manner the Creed, the sacraments, the way in which we are called to live and the centrality of prayer.

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