David and Bathsheba
When a small boy gets a letter saying that Jesus will pay him a call, he becomes so excited and focused on preparing for the visit that he fails to recognize and welcome Jesus when He arrives.
A spiritually practical work inspired by St. Francis that invites us to love God through ourselves, others and the natural world.
This book helps teens discover the meaning of the Sunday readings, encourages them to reflect on and articulate these truths, and challenges them to put the readings into practice in their everyday lives.
A conversational discussion of the impact of John Henry Newman on Catholic thought, especially where it concerns the importance and involvement of the laity in all facets of the Church, including the formulation of what we believe.
How can any of us, but especially children, know God? Using the phrase from the Psalm as a jumping-off point -- "Taste and see the goodness of the Lord" -- this color-drenched book answers the question with a celebration of the senses.
"In bite-sized reflections that cover every season and all three cycles of the liturgical year, Evangelization Homily Hints: A Resource for Catholic Preachers touches upon these and other issues important to making evangelization a part of ...
In these reflections, Cardinal Walter Kasper emphasizes that each of us has a reason to repent and to direct his and her life anew toward Christ and toward Easter.
First English translation of all public statements, letters and documents between the Vatican and Constantinople from 1958 to 1984.
In this book Dan Ebener leads the reader on a systematic journey to the heart of parish ministry, examining along the way the challenges parish leaders face in exercising their ministry.
A collection of articles that range from thoughts on Vatican II and Humanae Vitae, as well as other contemporary issues such as immigration, poverty, and racism.
Theology of the People presents and studies the influence of liberation theology on Jorge Mario Bergoglio,Scannone's former teacher, who lived with him for many years and who is cited in Pope Francis’s first encyclical, Laudato Sí'.
Pope Francis’ Revolution of Tenderness and Love
This collection of papers has its origin in the encyclical letter "Ut unum sint (no. 95) and the request of Pope John Paul II to study the question of the Petrine ministry with other Christians with a view to "seeking--"together, of course- ...
Based upon or inspired by biblical texts To Be a Servant-Leader examines the main characteristics or principles of leadership.
... diamond had been flawed. He summoned craftsmen from all over his kingdom to repair the diamond and rid it of this flaw. Many suggestions were offered: sand out the flaw until it could no longer be seen; chip out more of the diamond around ...
Praying for Inner Healing
A guidebook for traveling the road of middle age that acts as a type of "spiritual Triple-A Club," providing both a map for middle life's journey and roadside assistance for those who find themselves stuck along the way.
This volume explores recent scholarship on ancient Israelite religion, focusing on the deities of ancient Israel. The scholarship begins in 1980, although some earlier works are cited.
... to catch the attention of the passer-by. Among the better ones are: JOHN 1:35–42 Church parking lot full—For Members Only. Trespassers will be baptized! Free Trip to Heaven. Details Inside! C'mon over and bring the kids. God. Searching ...