Complementing The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis's devotional classic of the 15th Century, with a message that speaks to our own time, Boff sets out a manual based on the following of Jesus, an
This personal narrative tells the story of two survivors of the Rwandan genocide of 1994 who managed to escape to what is now famous as the Hotel Rwanda. At once a love story and a harrowing inside lo
Peter Feldmeier explores connections and divergences between Buddhist and Christian spirituality by utilizing Christian figures like Meister Eckhart and St. John of the Cross to reflect upon Buddhist
Building on his experience as founder of JustFaith, a parish-based program for adult Catholics, Jezreel presents the case for how to renew parish life by promoting lay ministry with an outward mission
This collection of the Pope’s writings and talks on the plight of migrants and refugees shows his deep knowledge and concern. It points out how followers of Christ are obliged to understand the root c
The wisdom of paleontology is creating a revolution that is likely to shake many inherited Christian beliefs, including the doctrine of Original Sin. This book does not set out to dispel the notion of
In his new apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis issues an inspiring reminder of the universal call to holiness. All are called to holiness, each in our own way.
This book offers a profound reflection on Pope Francis's mission to go to the margins in Christian history -- from the early Church, to the program of St. Francis, the Worker Priests in France, and t
Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of history in the making-- the election in 2013 of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to
Based on the Duffy Lectures, this book will be of interest to all theologians interested in doing vernacular, liberation, and postcolonial theologies. Brazal fills several gaps in theological research
"While the intent of the editors is to honor Steve Bevans, SVD, a towering figure in the field of missiology and a longtime author of Orbis books on missiology, this book will be designed less as a fe
A study of the necessity and availability of a supply of fresh water from the perspective of Christian ethics, this revised edition includes new data and updates on social developments related to wate
This timely book of practical theology sheds new and welcome light into a dark corner of both the individual and collective psyches, and will be of value to anyone seeking insight into the pervasive l
Two distinguished authors and teachers here draw upon foundational insights from virtue and theological ethics to propose a Catholic ethical methodological schema for the twenty-first century.
Through these accounts of Pope Francis's morning homilies offered at daily Mass in the chapel of St. Martha’s Guesthouse from December 2, 2014 to March 25, 2015, it is now possible for those not prese
Now in its third edition, a comprehensive compilation of original source documents on the history of nonviolent thought and action in the United States from colonial times to the present.
Eight story-reflections, each based on a different Beatitude, offer accounts of immigrant children who fled Central America on their own to escape violence and poverty. Artwork created by immigrant yo
An examination of the power and potential of Small Christian Communities for Catholic college students, this book offers case studies of best practices and practical tools to create effective communit
This collection of fifteen of Howard Thurman’s unpublished sermons on the parables of Jesus recapture his powerful words and introduce and explain them to a new generation and audience. Capturing the
Nerney guides the reader on a narrative journey through and toward compassion for our fellow human beings, emphasizing connectedness rather than perceived differences. Intended to impel action, this b
This volume presents selected lectures on pastoral, theological, and mission themes by Cardinal Tagle, the Archbishop of Manila, a leader in the Asian Church, and a key figure in promoting Pope Franci
The latest volume in this prestigious series brings together twenty-five global scholars to reflect on the role of Catholic ethicists in the context of their particular, local churches and in light of
Highlighting the voices of non-Western scholars, this collection recognizes the importance of ritual and ceremony in the life of communities that seek to worship God in ways that reflect culturally ap
Contributions by leading peacemakers such as Lisa Sowle Cahill, Terrence J. Rynne, John Dear and Ken Utican, Rose Marie Berger, and Maria J. Stephan advance the conversation about the practice of nonv
