A collection of stories from different cultures around the world, each story illustrating a different virtue. Interactive edition. Download the free app to see action, pictures, and games for certain
Brother David tells his incomparably rich life story. spanning nine decades.Brother David Steindl-Rast, born 1926 in Vienna, studied psychology, art, and anthropology. In 1952, he emigrated to the US,
Captures Pope Pius XII's role as spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, celebrates his accomplishments, and eloquently describes the salient periods of his life by means of humorous anecdotes, histo
A survey of medieval Christian literature dedicated to angels explores issues in angelic spirituality along a variety of themes and provides selections from medieval commentaries on such topics as the
An introduction to the Mass guides readers through the various parts of the Mass, including the Introductory Rite, the Penitential Rite, the Liturgy of the Word, and the Eucharistic Prayer.
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
Schnusenberg, who received her doctorate from the University of Chicago, presents the results of many years of research on ancient theater and early Christian ritual. In this fascinating study, she el
Describes faith as a spacious landscape in which one can breathe freely, engaging the rich imagery of the Bible to help the individuals breathe freely and find orientation without feeling imprisoned.
This book summarizes, analyzes, and critiques current influential portraits of Jesus. It concludes that any portrait of the historical Jesus must come to terms with Jesus as both an apocalyptic proph
Owen Cummings explores, through the lives of eight notable deacons, the remarkable history and evolution of the diaconate over the two millennia of Christian history. This book traces the tradition fr
Since loving connection is the central theme of the Bible, reading any scripture passage should help us feel closer to God, ourselves, others and the universe. Yet, "difficult scriptures"--those that
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.
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
A simple biography tells how Father Mychal Judge grew up in New York, became a Franciscan priest, and lived a life of generosity until his death in the September 11 terrorist attacks.
What does accepting the theory of evolution mean for Christian theology? Does God create through a process of random mutation and natural selection? In The God of Evolution, Denis Edwards tackles har
An intimate look at this important spiritual writer's life, enriched with the personal accounts of some of the people closest to him: friends, family, and colleagues. A twelve-page photo section is in
Over the past two centuries our understanding of the universe, of biology, of human nature, and of the sacred scriptures themselves has undergone a virtual revolution. In this book of sixteen short c
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
The teachings of Jesus, his life story, his relationships, the things that were said of him by early Christians - all are best understood against the backdrop of Jesus' own time and place. Understandi
In the 2004 Madeleva Lecture, Mary Ann Hinsdale uses the lens of her own life experience to tell the story of how visionary and prophetic women set in motion the important institutional structures th
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
Recounts the life of the sixteenth-century Basque former soldier who founded the Society of Jesus, describing how the events in his life led to his religious commitment and the development of the Spir
A series of parables told by Jesus, written in a style that children will relate to. Along with being inspired, they will be surprised, amazed, even angered, and then reassured by reading all these st
Presents the English translation of part of the proceedings of an international symposium on "Vatican II in the Pontificate of John Paul II." Reflects on the key themes of the council and of the ponti
In The Gospel of John Set Free, Father George Smiga has written a must-read book for all preachers that alerts them to the anti-Jewish sentiment so commonly - and dangerously - misread into the Gospel
A biography of the nineteenth-century French Carmelite who wrote of a path to Heaven, "The Little Way," that can be followed by ordinary Christians and who was canonized a saint just seventeen years a
Savior on the Silver Screen examines nine movies about the life of Jesus - ranging from the traditional to the provocativeand explores how the image of Jesus in each reflects the time and culture in w
Written by the best selling author of Where the Hell Is God, this accessible volume is for everyone who wonders how to pray, everyone who wonders what happens when you pray, and everyone who wonders i
This title says it all: When You Love a Functional Alcoholic, what is one to do? With good grace, a basis in the twelve-step program, and years of experience, Dr. William F. Kraft guides the reader t
J. Philip Newell and his wife Ali were cowardens of the lay religious community of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland. There Philip developed this book as an aid to daily prayer. Here is a w
What are They Saying about Scripture and Ethics? traces the significant developments that have occurred in the turn to Scripture in Christian ethics among Protestant and Roman Catholic theologians. Bu
