Resources that Mary's Hope Offers

Books

Woman, Why do You Weep? Spirituality for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
By Sandra Flaherty RSM.—a campus minister and teacher., and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
Out of print: Reprinted with permission of Paulist Press. Outstanding view of the spiritual healing journey from a survivor’s point of view. This book is a compassionate resource to help survivors address the questions of faith and struggle for answers.

$20.00

Taking Back Our Lives: Reflections for Survivors of Childhood Abuse
by Patti Sherlock—author, editor, freelance writer and survivor of childhood abuse.
Sixty short meditations on the issues facing adults who were abused as children. Helpful to survivors and those who support them. Excellent resource for small group reflections.

$11.00

Take and Make Holy: Honoring the Sacred in the Healing of Abuse Survivors
by Mari West Zimmerman—a survivor of abuse she has consulted with pastors, therapists, spiritual directors and survivors themselves to offer practical pastoral tools.
Recovery from abuse—sexual, physical or ritual—is a long process of mental, emotional and spiritual healing. Prayer alone and with a supportive community is an important element in that healing. The prayer services and exercises in this book will be a helpful resource for survivors and those who minister to them.

$14.00

.Survivor Prayers: Talking to God about Childhood Sexual Abuse.
by Rev. Catherine Foote—a UCC minister in Seattle WA, author is a survivor of profound childhood abuse.
This book is addressed to survivors of abuse. Through prose and poetry offers them a way to explore the impact that their abuse has had upon their relationship with God. She also helps them dare to break the silence, for it is in speaking the unspeakable, that one can begin to heal.

$15.00

Healing for Wounded Souls—Jesus’ Journey to the Cross With Survivors.
Meditations, prayers and photography by Sherry Niermann and the Rev. Diane Moore.
Healing meditations for Christian survivors using the Stations of the Cross format. This is the source of meditations used in “Journey into Healing.” Retreat

$10.00

The Soul Friend— Spiritual Direction with Adults Abused as Children
By Karen Ander Francis—teacher, conference and retreat leader.
The Soul Friend presents insightful and helpful processes for persons in recovery and those who companion them. Excellent resource for spiritual directors.

$12.00

In the Shadow of the Sparrow - a novel
by Gloria Hillard—respected and talented journalist for CNN and National Public Radio
“She remembered her mother saying that God knew the name of even the tiniest sparrow and watched over each and every one. And she wondered how God had lost them, how he could not see what was happening to the children in this house. They were the children who had become invisible to God. Somehow they had become hidden in the shadow of a tiny bird.” In this powerfully written story the reader is inspired by the hope that justice will prevail for survivors.

$20.00

“Finding Hope: For Survivors of Severe Childhood Abuse” - a monograph
by Carol Mehesy -illustrated by Sr. Karen Kuenzig.
An examination of the issue of hope by a survivor of severe childhood abuse. Inspiring for survivors—a wonderful resource for reflection and study

$ 5.00

Compact Discs

“Songs for the Inner Child”
produced and performed by Shaina Noll.
She says, “Each of these songs was chosen for the strength of its healing message. Survivors find “How Could Anyone” and “Return Again” especially meaningful while doing soul-healing work. As you listen, know that it is never too late to receive this kind of deep support. Music has the capacity to touch us in places that nothing else can. The child that lives inside of you can draw deeply from these songs, here and now, and be nourished and soothed by the energy they bring.

$18.00

Videos

“Healing the Wounded Spirit”
by Fran Ferder FSPA and Fr. John Heagle. Nationally known therapists and spiritual leaders.
In this moving video Ferder and Heagle respond to questions regarding the effects of child sexual abuse on the spiritual development of survivors. Topics include healing, forgiveness, repentance. Ecumenical 55 min.

$15.00