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“A Love Which Does Not Wait” tells of nine 20th century visionaries who saw past war to peace and dedicated their lives to its realization. Lua Getsinger, an actress and singer; Mary Maxwell, a fragile beauty; Martha Root, a journalist; Hyde Dunn, a traveling salesman; Keith Ransom-Keller, a brilliant socialite and one-time Christian minister; Susan Moody, a medical doctor; Dorothy Baker, an Ohio housewife; Ella Bailey, a school-teacher; and Marion Jack, a landscape and portrait painter — all were transformed by their response to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.

This compilation emphasizes the importance of the graphic arts, performing arts and literature in the proclamation, expansion and consolidation of the Bahá’í Faith.

This book is useful for personal study. It can be a study guide for new Bahá’ís and for youth. It divides the study of the Faith into nine major topics. Three topics deal with the history of the Faith: progressive revelation, Bahá’u’lláh, and Bahá’í History. Another three topics have to do with he teachings of the Faith: the spiritual teachings, the social teachings, and the Bahá’í laws. The last three topics deal with the organization of the Faith: Bahá’í Administration, the Local Spiritual Assembly, and Bahá’í community life.

Part of the Word of God series. Designed to draw the student into a study of the profound concepts found in the Bahá’í Revelation.

An examination of major aspects of Bahá’í duties and practices including, prayer, meditation, use of the Word of God, teaching, Bahá’í law, the fund and Huqúqu’lláh, and service.

This second edition of Messages to Canada contains the communications from Shoghi Effendi to the Canadian Bahá’í Community, covering the years from 1923 to 1957.

This compilation contains letters of the Universal House of Justice initiating the Five Year Plan 2006-2011. At this time the Bahá’ís of the world enter the midpoint of that series of Plans, beginning in 1996 and continuing for a quarter century until the year 2021, which all focus on a single aim—advancing the process of entry by troops. The compilation includes the Ridván 2006 letter, the Ridván 2005 letter and three letters from December 2005: the letter dated 27 December 2005, to the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors; the letter dated 28 December 2005, to all National Spiritual Assemblies; and the letter dated 31 December 2005, to the Bahá’ís of the World.

This compilation contains the letters of the Universal House of Justice that trace the efforts of the Bahá’í world after the Four Year Plan, through the Twelve Month Plan, and into the Five Year Plan. It also includes an appendix offering the document, “Building Momentum,” prepared by the International Teaching Centre in April 2003 to assess the progress of the Plan’s first two years.

This compilation is divided into four sections. The first section contains the series of messages sent to the Youth Congresses from the Universal House of Justice. The second section contains other critical and supporting messages from the Universal House of Justice which speak to both the needs of the day as well as to the vital role youth are called to play to “move the world.” The third section consists of a small study guide to the congress messages as well as a limited dictionary of some of the words found in the messages. While not intended to be comprehensive, this guide, created by youth, has been found to be very useful in helping the reader to focus on the letters. The last section consists of additional reference materials all of which will lend support to the central theme of this book — the role of youth in championing the cause of justice.

Major messages of the Universal House of Justice related to the Holy Year.

Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings on topics such as the quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the soul and humanity’s spiritual education.

Presents proofs of Bahá’u’lláh’s mission in His own words and those of the Centers of Authority of the Faith.

With the conclusion of the Four Year Plan, the Faith has passed through a critical moment both in the “scheme of Bahá’í and world history.” During this time, the Universal House of Justice called upon the individual, the institutions, and the community to become more systematic in their efforts to advance the process of entry by troops, and beyond, to build a new civilization. This book reexamines the nature of each of these protagonists and focuses on the process of learning in the light of divine guidance that lies at the heart of our ability to progress toward the purpose intended by Bahá’u’lláh. The subjects raised are central to the progress of the Bahá’í world in coming decades.

This book seeks to enhance the power of expression and explore the moral implications of speech and action. It consists of twenty readings, each of which is complemented by exercises in language skills. The readings begin simply, but gain in complexity both in terms of thought and language. The first reading introduces Diego and his youth group, who live in the small town of Alegrías. With the help of a tutor from the nearby institute named Elisa, the group thinks about the power of enlightened words and pure deeds to bring about social change. The book is designed for youth aged 14.

As a continuation of Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1, this book helps participants to enhance their capacity to teach a class to youngster in their second year of a program for their spiritual education. It provides thirty lessons for grade 2 and a collection of songs to use in educational activities with children. Some songs are currently available for downloading at the following Web site: www.ruhi.org.

Presents Bahá’í history and preparation to share it with others. Includes “The Greatness of this Day, The Life of the Báb, and the Life of Bahá’u’lláh.”

This book is designed to train effective teachers. “The Spiritual Nature of Teaching,” explores the spiritual dimensions of teaching. “The Qualities and Attitudes of the Teacher,” helps to develop the humility, courage, wisdom and other qualities and attitudes of a capable teacher. “The Act of Teaching,” examines how to teach, building skills necessary for individual teaching and participation in organized projects.

The main sequence of courses (Books 1-6) offered by the Ruhi Institute is designed to impart to the participants the knowledge, qualities and skills that would enable them to serve as tutors. The aim of Book 7 is to prepare tutors who can effectively introduce these books to others. The first unit, “The Spiritual Path,” raises awareness of the spiritual dynamics of advancing along a path of service to the Cause and increase understanding of the forces at work. The second unit, “Becoming a Tutor of Books 1-6,” examines some of the concepts, attitudes, skills and abilities that contribute to the capability of helping a group of believers to go through the first six courses. The third unit, “Promoting the Arts at the Grassroots,” is designed to create appreciation for the role of artistic endeavors in the activity of a study circle.