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.
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
This symposium will contribute to greater decisiveness, transparency, and awareness of the responsibility of all in Catholic Church in dealing with the difficult question of sexual abuse.
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
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
Gabriel, a little angel with a big assignment, goes to Nazareth without the map that will lead him to Mary's home to announce that she will become the mother of God, and must determine which of ten yo
Re-Visioning Theology proposes a contemporary mythic approach to theology by providing three "re-visioning lenses" for theology:-imagination-a feminist vision-the "open" philosophy of Paul Ricoeur
Young children talk about all the things that they like about being Catholic, from the blessings received in church, to its teachings on how to help others, to its belief that Jesus Christ loves every
One of Pope John Paul II's most important legacies is his repeated call to a "new evangelization," the need to reevangelize traditionally Christian societies that are hurtling toward secularization.
Invites families to share the experience of the examen--building a climate of trust and intimacy in which the most significant events of the day are shared--to help children heal their hurts and creat
While in prison for a life sentence for shooting and killing his pregnant wife, Jim Townsend experienced a transformation due to God's love and forgiveness, which led to his early release from prison
Asserts that the current half-hearted attempts to patch up the excruciating tensions due to the sometimes morally unacceptable way women are treated in the Catholic Church must be replaced with a whol
Giving spiritual direction and preparing to become a spiritual director are characterized in terms of the preparation, qualities, and practical considerations necessary for guiding fellow Christians
A picture book account of Mother Teresa's extraordinary contributions to the world describes how she developed her vocation of serving the poor, her establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, her r
