In Italy, they call him il Papa, which means “The Father.” Until his unprecedented election, author and friend Elisabetta Pique called him Padre Jorge. He may have changed his name to become Pope Fran
Though the path is not always perfect, there is always a joy in the journey. ? William J. Byron, SJ, has been a Jesuit for more than fifty-five years. While readily admitting that there have been so
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
Make God a member of your family. Do you struggle to find the right way to integrate prayer into your daily family life? Are you worried your children won’t practice the same faith that has sust
Everybody wants to live a better life. Whether we are graduating college or encountering post-retirement opportunities and challenges, we want to stay on track and contribute to what is good, inspirin
When lethargy, stereotypes, and quasi-despair get in the way of the holy exuberance of a lived faith, the spirit and passion of the faithful can slowly wither away. Noted essayist Brian Doyle understa
In Longing to Love, a beautifully written and refreshingly honest love memoir, best-selling author Tim Muldoon reveals how true love grows through the unexpected twists and turns in a relationship.
Too many Catholics view the sacraments as isolated rites of passage disconnected from daily living, hoops to jump through, rather than as gateways to fulfilling lives centered on a spiritual relations
A clear, concise, and respectful presentation of Mark’s Gospel—and what Jesus’ suffering means for us Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is well known for his superb New Testament scholarship, but he is also
John's Gospel is a literary and theological masterpieceubut therein lies the problem for many people in the pew. Believing John's Gospel to be too abstract and spiritual for them to comprehend, they n
In Meeting St. Matthew Today, preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, helps laypeople understand the riches of Matthew’s Gospel. This quick-moving yet insightful book provides a though
The theological and literary beauty of the Gospel of Luke comes to life in Meeting St. Luke Today, written by preeminent biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington. What truly sets this book apart is the
A highly informative yet fun approach to understanding the world’s all-time best-selling bookIt’s pretty hard to build a house if you don’t know how to read a blueprint. In the same way, it’s diffic
God is always working to bring about social justice in the world, and He invites us to join him. Living for a Just Society encourages each of us to take a more active role in social justice, across
If St. Peter had moved in business or political circles, he would have been forgotten millennia ago. In most areas of life, those who make major mistakes are cast out, left to languish in their failur
Many of us have questions about the Bible: Can we believe the Bible? What was Jesus’ mission? What is sin? Does hell exist? Is anyone beyond God’s forgiveness? In A Jesuit Off-Brodway, James Martin,
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
The book of James insists that conversion to Christ changes the way we act. In James: Put Your Faith to Work, we learn how to apply Jesus' teachings to our lives as members of God's kingdom. Ultimat
This extensive collection of essential, primary texts on Jesuit pedagogy covers more than 500 years—from the foundation of the Society of Jesus to today.
“IF FORMER CATHOLICS WERE CONSIDERED A DENOMINATION, IT WOULD BE THE SECOND-LARGEST DENOMINATION IN THE U.S.”—from A Church on the Move Many statistics on the Catholic Church today are sobering,
Family conversation at mealtime just got a lot more fun—and a lot more faith-filled—with The Meal Box, the perfect antidote to family dinnertime drudgery.The Meal Box contains 54
Nail down the facts, tear down the barriers!The Catechism of the Catholic Church is over nine hundred pages long, so it comes as no surprise that many Catholics think of their faith as complex—and c
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urged his listeners to live in a way that fosters justice, peace, harmony, and well-being within and among people. Matthew 5-7: How to Be Happy helps us apply the mes
Get acquainted with Jesus of Nazareth by reading his life story. Whether at home or at church, you certainly have heard about Jesus. But have you read his story from the original source, the Bible? Li
The Art of Spiritual Writing seeks to instruct writers on how to hone the art and craft of spiritual writing in order to connect with readers. Although written by Vinita Hampton Wright, a successful a
There were three things food writer Robin Davis promised she would never do: she would never move back to Ohio, she would never get married, and she would never join an organized religion. Never say n
