The Well houses the John Surette, SJ SpiritEarth Library, the largest library in the Midwest that is dedicated to books and periodicals on the Sacred Universe.
Stop by on a weekday to check out a book or to read in the comfort of our quiet space.
Books We Recommend
Journey of the Universe by Brian Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker
The Universe Story by Thomas Berry and Brian Swimme
The Hidden Heart of the Cosmos* by Brian Swimme
The Universe is a Green Dragon* by Brian Swimme
The Dream of the Earth* by Thomas Berry
Tomorrow’s Catholic by Michael Morwood
Made of Stardust* by Denis Edwards
Earthspirit* by Michael Dowd
Radical Amazement* by Judy Cannato
Field of Compassion by Judy Cannato
Quantum Grace by Judy Cannato
The Divine Dynamic by John Surette
Rediscovering the Sacred: Conversations with Thomas Berry* by Carolyn Toben
The Emergent Christ by Ilia Delio, OSF
Ask the Beasts: Darwin & The God of Love by Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ
Evolutionary Faith by Diarmuid O’Murchu
The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr
Thomas Berry: A Biography by Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grimm
*Best beginner choices
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Spirit Earth Publication
SpiritEarth is a publication that expands and advances The Well Spirituality Center’s mission as a regional center for telling and engaging our Sacred Universe story and fostering the evolving role of humankind in this great drama. Enjoy back issues of our SpiritEarth newsletter:
DVDs
The Well, in collaboration with theologian and scientist Ilia Delio, is pleased to present Evolution and Christogenesis, which expounds on the work of Teilhard de Chardin.
This series of six lectures includes the following titles plus corresponding PowerPoint presentations:
- Evolution and Christogenesis: A New Paradigm
- The Living Universe: A Synthesis of Science and Spirituality
- Christ: The Soul of the Evolving Universe
- Cosmogenesis as Christogenesis: Birthing the Christ
- Technology and Noogenesis: Convergence of Consciousness
- The Living Church: Christifying Love for a New Humanity
Watch Ilia’s presentation on transformational ideas:
Videos
Watch this video narrated by Bridget Sperduto, The Well’s Executive Director, that shares The Universe Story:
Watch and read these, too:
Journey of the Universe
Hidden Heart of the Cosmos
The Awakening Universe
Turtle World
Children’s Books
The Well created four books for the “Stories of Oneness” project. Each includes a CD with Sr. Kathy Sherman’s music.
Notecards
Based on the original lyrics and artwork from A Language of the Heart, a book created by children for children and inspired by the music of Kathy Sherman, CSJ. Proceeds from these sales assist the Afghani Peace Volunteers in their relief efforts and support The “Stories of Oneness” Project. 15 note cards with inspirational quote on inside cover. Inside bottom blank for your personal message.
