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Reflections on God, creation, life, the Christian mysteries from the perspective of theology and spirituality"--

Why do we kneel and bow during Mass? Do Catholics believe the bread and wine really become the Body and Blood of Christ? Why can't the preacher pick his own Scripture readings? What are those secret prayers the priest is whispering at the altar? The Catholic Mass is full of symbolism, ritual, and tradition, which means there's a lot to understand! Have questions? You're not alone. Welcome to Mass Class! Paulist Father Dave Dwyer has been answe...

This book provides an exploration of the theology and spirituality of the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) with an emphasis on seeking the presence of God within a threatening and uncertain world"--

This book is an introduction to Catholic theological ethics through the lens of its historical development from the beginning of the church until today. Starting with the Scriptures, and in particular the New Testament, the author looks at the inspiration and foundational values and virtues that emerge from its moral instruction. The second millennium begins with the founding of religious orders and universities. These two movements produce sc...

Pope Francis and the Parish begins by reviewing the influences that shaped Jorge Bergoglio's ecclesial vision that were later implemented in The Joy of the Gospel. Based on the experience of a cathedral parish in Rochester, New York, it details the enfolding of missionary discipleship in the parish as it transitions from blue-collar bastion to a home of stark poverty, of new peripheries with dramatic new needs, including a burgeoning refugee p...

From the author's experiences of brief encounters with others who long to enjoy the life God has given them, come these moments spent in deepening his own reserves of grace, peace, and joy. Readers will find refreshment if they are spiritually weary, inspiration if they are being stirred to action, and, ultimately, renewal for their ongoing pilgrimage-their walk with God. These 50 reflections are designed to enable the reader to also walk with...

A companion to the Spiritual Exercises that does justice to women's experience across contexts and social locations while acknowledging obstacles that the Exercises hold for women in various contexts"--

Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-203) and index.

This inspirational book is about finding God in the lives of those who live the Word of God"--

Courageous humility is a humility that takes risks, investing the talents and strengths God has given us for the good of others. The reflections revolve around that call: "Be strong and courageous!" Chapter One grounds the project in the Trinity, the core dogma of the Church. From the earliest days of the Church, humility has been seen as the heart of Christian communal life, so Chapter Two examines the classic insights on humility from St. Be...

In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men. She begins with an exploration of the historical co...

Each year on Ash Wednesday, millions of people --many who are not particularly active in the practice of their faith for one reason or another - return to church to receive ashes, including a significant amount of young adults in their 20s and 30s. Even more of them engage in some form of Lenten tradition in their personal lives during the forty days that follow. However, after Easter, studies show that their participation wanes and their conn...

Only in 2016 did most religious begin to think about women in the diaconate. In that year, at their triennial meeting in Rome, the members of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) asked Pope Francis to establish a commission to study the question. The sisters noted that many of their number were already doing diaconal work. Why could they not be ordained?These five essays investigating questions relative to women religious becomi...

Eminent biblical scholar Francis J. Moloney, SDB, explores the teaching on mission found in the letters of St. Paul, in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew, in Luke-Acts, and in the Gospel of John, showing how each of the inspired authors provides unique yet complementary insights into the mission entrusted to the followers of Jesus-a mission ad intra (to the community) and ad Gentes (to the wider world). While acknowledging the primacy of the mi...

A Christian Response to COVID-19 is extended as a helping hand in the midst of a world-shaking trial. Each author, writing with acute perception, offers a means to see through the disturbing realities of the pandemic to the essential truth: God is with us in all of it and is speaking to our deepest needs, even now. +

Paul, Missionary to the Gentiles focuses on the life of Paul and his letters. +

Most of us use the word leadership to describe those in authority. This book will argue that leadership can emerge from anywhere, in any context or any organization. The use of coercive, command and control methods fail to engage others in a leadership process. However, those in authority can choose to lead, and can choose to create the structures and build a culture that encourages leadership"--

Set includes Elizabeth, Who is NOT a Saint, Hurry Up, Harry, and I Hate Goodbyes. These stories help children work through and solve problems in their life. Ages 4-8. +

Transforming Ministry Formation is a theological and practical exploration of ministry formation. Drawing on thirty years of experience from the Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry (AGPIM), these essays survey the changing ministerial landscape of Catholicism in the United States, identifying important challenges and best opportunities facing ministers, ministry students, and those responsible for their initial and ongoing formation"--

Out of Exile addresses the postexilic period, a time that profoundly affected the development of both Judaism and Christianity. +