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 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
