This is a study of the historical books from Joshua to Ezra-Nehemiah, the Literary Prophets from Amos to Joel, and the prophetic midrashim of Jonah and Daniel with an emphasis on the faith and theolog
NOW AVAILABLE Awareness and acceptance of our mortality as experienced in aging, illness, and the death of others can bring a clarity and richness to the limited, precious moments of life, and helps u
For many American Catholics, the election season turns into a wrenching time of spiritual extortion, in which political campaigners attempt to exploit the Catholic conscience in order to achieve victo
Seeks to inform Catholics about the essentials of Evangelicalism so that they can dialogue with Evangelicas about, the commonalities that they share with them, and the differences that need to be nego
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
Saint John Damascene described prayer as "the raising of one's mind and heart to God."Prayer implies three important aspects:1) the personal commitment to the act of prayer2) making the time3) discov
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
Do you want dynamic yet practical and catechetical methods that are easily adaptable to all ages and backgrounds? This useful little book will help you plan lessons, set weekly and yearly goals, gath
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
Arguably the greatest Christian sermon ever written, yet one of the more neglected and difficult writings in the New Testament, the Letter to the Hebrews is, says the author,"a long reflection on Jes
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
Provides guidance on receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, describing the purpose and procedure of the rite and why it is a reason to celebrate.
Provides answers to questions about such moral issues as sexuality and medical ethics, explaining why the Church has a fixed opinion on certain matters, and helps put into perspective those issues on
Through a series of short meditations, introduces readers to St. Francis' song, showing how his canticle calls us to a new birth, inspires us to affirm the fullness of the divine in the world around u
A collection of writings dating from the mid-400s to the Norman Conquest introduce readers to the pagan/Christian spirituality of Medieval Europe. Original.
