This is the first study of the extent to which St. Augustine understood lay Christians to share the power to “bind and loose sinners.” They bind them through fraternal correction and loose them throug
Pope Francis has explicitly and repeatedly stated that discernment is essential for anyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ. But what, exactly, is discernment? Why must we do it? When do we do it? Ho
Conquistador Without Sword tells the story of St. Roque González, SJ. González, one of the first American martyrs to be beatified who worked to help native peoples in the Americas gain self-sufficienc
A collection of personal stories in which grandparents and elders from around the world share from their “reservoirs of wisdom” to inspire and guide. We have all heard that the only const
If you’ve already figured out your life and feel totally complete, then this book may not be for you. But if you are like the rest of us, every day presents a mountain of to-do items, jobs to go to, e
We don’t question our desire to be open with our close friends about our feelings, even if those feelings are difficult to express. We recognize that being honest with our loved ones will only deepen
In this unprecedented book, questions from children from across the world are presented to Pope Francis — and the Pope himself answers each letter. All too often, the big spiritual questions from chil
This translation, with its commentary, is a manual for making, directing, or studying the Spiritual Exercises. It is the first English version of the Exercises to include both the traditiona
What do heroes do? Do they fight monsters? Sometimes, but they also hold the hands of people who are sick and lonely. They build schools. They study the planets. They forgive those who have harmed t
