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.
Explains how readers who suffer from chronic fear and anxiety can find faith-based solutions, considering current psychological insight into anxiety, offering practical guidance to caregivers, and out
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.
Investigates the biblical foundations of the doctrine of justification, an official document of the Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Foundation, and represents a new level of ecumenical relation
Making Parish Councils Pastoral traces the historical development of the "pastoral" style of council and shows how councils can more effectively embrace the church's vision of studying and reflecting
Combines professional insights along with the author's own experience and insights to speculate on how believers can make sense of their Christian faith when confronted with tragedy and suffering.
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.
The Eros of the Human Spirit examines how we might better recognize, understand, affirm and appropriate the God-given desire to know and love God operative within all human consciousness.
Kelley surveys recent scholarship on Augustine of Hippo (354-430), archbishop of Hippo in what is now Algeria, and influential Christian writer. He describes and evaluates studies of Augustine's life;
This collection of essays is a testimony to the spiritual, theological, and scientific legacy of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. The contributors, both scientists and theologians, are all well-known scho
Alphabetically organized by country, a richly illustrated study of places mentioned in the Old and New Testaments that are associated with key biblical personalities and events features some two hundr
Walter Kasper explains that the interest of theology has been broken off by idealistic thinking, and advocates a new discussion between theology and idealism, of the fundamental importance of the theo
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,
The disciples of Christ and those who followed him and listened to his teachings were more impressed by his message than his appearance. Fascinated by his amazing teachings compassion, forgiveness, ju
Draws upon the best of recent biblical, historical, and theological sources to explore how Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist in the assembly, presiding minister, biblical word, and
Commemorates the experience of Faith & Order in North America by collecting key presentations from the 50th anniversary conference, which study Faith & Order's past and present and offer a vis
This book chronicles the historic May 2009 papal visit to the Holy Land by following the itinerary and providing a complete collection of Pope Benedict XVI's addresses, reflections, and speeches given
A biography of the Polish friar, canonized in 1982, who founded the Militia of the Immaculate, wrote numerous periodicals and newspapers, and while imprisoned in Auschwitz, sacrificed his life for ano
A thoughtful, highly acclaimed biography of Giovanni Battista Montini, Paul VI, which sheds light on and powerfully underscores the personal and ecclesial sides of a man who brought modernity to the c
The death of John Paul II and the election of Benedict XVI constituted two important elements in the broad theological and cultural landscape of Catholicism. This change of pontificate has also nouris
Here is a practical guide for parents navigating the storms and stresses of raising middle school children in a turbulent world. Today's parents are challenged to identify and follow sound ethical an
People have prayed since the beginnings of human culture. But what exactly is prayer? 101 Questions and Answers on Prayer introduces readers to the nature and experience of prayer. Using the ancient
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
Describes the life of the nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity, gained wide recognition for her humaniitarian efforts in Calcutta and elsewhere, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Grandmother helps Elizabeth understand that she can best express her strong spirit, not by getting in trouble with inappropriate words and actions, but by doing things that she likes and feeling proud
"Good Goats offers and an irresistible invitation to be healed of distortions regarding the unconditional mercy of God. Those who seek freedom from the fear of judgment and eternal punishment will fin
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
When Justin's best friend, Gabriel, gets mad at him and calls him names, Justin begins to feel more and more sorry for himself until he finally tells his father what is bothering him
Traces the life of the British fantasy and religious author, from his boyhood in Belfast through his time at Oxford and his becoming an active Christian, to his literary career, brief but happy marria
A profound collection of meditations and reflections on the cross by the late Cardinal Basil Hume that speak of the mystery of suffering and the mystery of God's love shown particularly in the death a
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
Bruno Barnhart's new book uncovers the contours of a Christian wisdom and explores the ways that a Christian faith often bound by rule, structure, and order can open itself to the unitive vision at i
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
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
