The book addresses such issues as the following: authorship and date; sources and affinities; literary genre and structure; setting and purpose; and christological and theological formulations. Althou
If the zebras lost their stripes and became different from one another, some white and some black, would they turn and fight each other and stop living life as loving friends?
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
Gathers selections from St. Augustine's autobiographical Confessions, sermons on Christian life and the Psalms, and his discussion of the secular and Christian views of happiness
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
Provides a brief, informative, readable, and very helpful explanation of basic parish management to pastors, priests from abroad, deacons, seminary students, pastoral and finance council members, and
With her characteristic honesty, gentleness and insight, Kathleen Fischer explores the spiritual dimensions of women's middle and later years as she weaves together stories, experiences and research
Based on two conferences given in Korea, this inspirational book analyzes the writings of St. Paul on charisms and charity, and on the relationship between faith and action.
The authors present methods for making connections between moral experience and concrete ethical issues, addressing in particular complex and controversial issues related to the economy, war and viole
Explores the concept of emotional and physical healing as well as exploring the five stages of acceptance of death and dying in light of prayer and religious experience
Explores the twelve stages common to all pilgrimages and describes sites, temples, landscapes, and shrines around the world, including Tibet, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and Croagh Patrick in Ireland.
A thorough explanation of the parts of the Mass its historical, theological, and liturgical aspects, and how it derives from and relates to daily life, now in a revised, updated edition.
Christian Spirituality is a concise and accessible overview of the ways Christians over the centuries have approached God in prayer and practice. In ten chapters, Lawrence Cunningham and Keith Egan ex
When The Seven Storey Mountain was first published, Merton was hailed as a new, contemporary spiritual voice and became one of the most popular and successful writers and commentators on modern relig
Drawing from a variety of religious teachings, anthropological evidence, and myths and legends of the world's cultures and religions, the author shows the vital role water plays in all aspects of our
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
A portrait of the Franciscan priest and FDNY chaplain who lost his life in the World Trade Center attacks recounts his personal story and his experiences in the firehouse, his friary, and his church.
This book addresses how the toxic aspects of our society affect us personally and offers both careful research and simple processes to help us create a positive future for ourselves and our children b
Discusses the significance of dreams and describes techniques for using dreams to increase creativity, gain psychological insights, and solve personal problems
Shannon (emeritus religion and social ethics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts) and Kockler (bioethics, Loyola Marymount U.) update once again their textbook for undergraduate students,
Offers meditations on our relationship with God through prayer and tells how to find consolation, express thankfulness, and apprehend the presence of the Lord
Essays discuss developments in the teachings of the Catholic Church on such subjects as human rights, slavery, capital punishment, marriage and sexuality, and medical ethics.
While examining the often-repeated arguemnts both for and against Pope Pius XII, the book reveals his holiness, courage, goodness, intelligence, and concern for all humanity.
Explores how Flannery O'Connor's deep Catholic faith permeated her writing, with imaginative and sometimes grotesque characters searching for redemption and seeking God's grace through sometimes unusu
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
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.
