A detailed study, designed for use in Catholic seminaries, of classical philosophy, stressing the theories of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and their followers
A detailed study, designed for use in Catholic seminaries, of classical philosophy, stressing the theories of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and their followers
A detailed study, designed for use in Catholic seminaries, of classical philosophy, stressing the theories of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and their followers
Presents the author's most influential spiritual writings, which were responsible for her persecution and imprisonment in the Bastille, as well as her autobiography.
Discusses the historical background to the Old Testament, examines the writing of the individual books, and describes the impact of archeology on Bible study
Three related essays by experts on the diaconate that examine the concept of women deacons in the Catholic Church from Thistorical, contemporary, and future perspectives.
Profiles in Discipleship explores twelve images of Christian discipleship that have guided the thought and action of two dozen influential figures in the Christian tradition.
"From Abraham Isaac Kook to Zeitlin, Jewish spirituality has a rich mystical tradition. This volume gathers the most significant and treasured writings from the Jewish mystics"--
Provides eighteen fictionalized reflections by people who encountered Jesus during their lifetimes, painting vignettes of scriptural characters ranging from the well-known and familiar personalities a
Offers brief meditations on the mysteries of the Christian Life, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and Pope Francis, in the context of contemporary culture.
An anthropological history of the church that involves relationships with architecture, art, literature, culture, pastoral and ecclesiastical government as well as with its connections with the civil
This engaging work from Cardinal Walter Kasper guides readers with spiritual reflections through the liturgical year. Kasper shares rich insights on Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and ordinary time
Presents writings by women religious from the Roman, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions from the earliest years of Christianity to the present day. The writings include prayers, meditations, exposition
In these three essays - which were presented as keynote lectures at the 2004 conference of the National Association of Diaconate Directors - Professors Cummings, Ditewig, and Gaillardetz construct th
One side of this upside-down book celebrates all of the things that priests do, while turning the book over and around produces a similar celebration of nuns.
An introduction to the life of Saint Pedro Claver, a seventeenth century Jesuit priest who spent his life caring for slaves in Colombia and working for their freedom.
"...a milestone in American religious publishing." New Catholic World Francis de Sales, Jane de Chantal: Letters of Spiritual Direction translated by Peronne Marie Thibert, V.H.M. selected and introdu
A preeminent scholar of Jewish thought and spirituality presents the first-ever English translation of selected writings of the Hasidic martyr of the Warsaw Ghetto, Hillel Zeitlin (1871-1942).
A preeminent scholar of Jewish thought and spirituality presents the first-ever English translation of selected writings of the Hasidic martyr of the Warsaw Ghetto, Hillel Zeitlin (1871-1942).
A selection of writings and speeches by Cardinal William H. Keeler, one of the most influential American Catholic churchmen in recent times in the area of Catholic-Jewish relations.
Explores the ongoing creative work of the spirit, providing a roadmap for transversing the three stages of spiritual awakening--points of departure, vantage points, and points of arrival. Original.
Handbook for Chaplains outlines eight different faith traditions and offers the principle beliefs of each, as well as pertinent information about each one's views on birth, diet regulations, sickness
