Freedom and Purpose is a contemporary introduction to Christian ethics in the Roman Catholic tradition. Christian ethics is presented as a distinctive contribution to a universally human task, grounde
An updated edition of the comprehensive introduction to the Jewish faith discusses the holy days of the Jewish year, and the daily observances and beliefs of Judaism. Original.
An easy-to-read introduction to the Bible that explains in clear, accessible language its background and how it was compiled, its architecture, and keys to interpreting it.
An introduction to the sacrament and ritual of baptism guides little ones through the baptismal ceremony step-by-step, with interactive questions that encourage discussion between parent and child.
An introduction to the life of Saint Pedro Claver, a seventeenth century Jesuit priest who spent his life caring for slaves in Colombia and working for their freedom.
An introduction to the Mass guides readers through the various parts of the Mass, including the Introductory Rite, the Penitential Rite, the Liturgy of the Word, and the Eucharistic Prayer.
A splendid introduction to one of the Catholic Church's most important places of Marian pilgrimage offers an overview of the past, present, and future of a sanctuary that attracts six million people e
Lays out three distinct ways of responding to the main theological concerns and religious difficulties raised by the natural sciences today: conflict, contrast, and convergence.
Shannon (emeritus religion and social ethics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts) and Kockler (bioethics, Loyola Marymount U.) update once again their textbook for undergraduate students,
Introduces readers to the importance of understanding the various literary forms that appear in Scripture: myth, legend, debate, fiction, Gospel, parable, allegory, letter, and apocalypse. Original.
Discusses the historical background to the Old Testament, examines the writing of the individual books, and describes the impact of archeology on Bible study
This collection of essays on political theology, including one by its inspiration, Johann Baptist Metz, accepts the challenge of how to live mercifully in difficult times. The authors respond to the c
A unique meditation that is an invitation to a dialogue: with yourself and with God. The text is purposely written in one-syllable words, thereby excluding awkward theological and psychological terms,
Now in a second edition, this popular introductory text considers not only each of the prophetic books in the Hebrew Bible, but also treats the stories of prophets found in the Pentateuch and historic
The psalms have something to say to us at every age, at every stage of our life’s journey. The author, a renowned rabbi, opens a new dimension of the psalms in this inviting book. He presents the word
Miracle in Motion is Father TJ's last will and testament to the kids he helped pluck out of the barrios of Houston and put on a path, in the Cristo Rey school, to success they never imagined was possi
Spirituality according to St. Paul. Recognizing that we can't actually imitate Christ, St. Paul calls us to use him as a model and imitate him in his conformity to the paschal mystery.
All human beings are in need of consolation, and that we do not yet pay enough attention to the languages with which our bodies and souls express themselves or to the irreducible uniqueness of the way
A collection of writings of Cardinal Roger Mahony that covers a range of topics. What they have in common is a concern for ministry to meet the needs of the local church in Los Angeles. He focuses on
Ten talks given by John Paul II and his successor, Benedict XVI, to new bishops on the occasion of their first official visit to the Vatican. The talks explore the vocation of bishop as pastor, and en
A collection of presentations from the Vatican II Conference, A Universal Call to Holiness, held at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT. Seven of the presentations are based on the seven speeches g
Discusses the history and nature of the New Testament, provides outlines of each book and information on archaeological discoveries, and shares an interpretation of the Scriptures
Western culture is moving so fast that it is hard to stop long enough to look compassionately at ourselves and where we are going. This book is an attempt to do just that, and to initiate a two-way co
Reading the Old Testament was recognized as a classic almost from its date of publication in 1984. Without in any way diminishing its famed clarity, judiciousness, and theological depth, two prominent
