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In Catholic Ethics in Today's World, Drs. Jozef Zalot and Rev. Benedict Guevin, OSB, address what they describe as "a sense of confusion" expressed by many about what the Catholic Church really teaches on a range of ethical topics, as well as why it teaches what it does. In an accessible and engaging presentation, the authors demonstrate how the Catholic Church approaches many of the social, sexual, and medical challenges that face today's world communities, and they discuss the moral principles the Church provides for the formation of our consciences with respect to these challenges. In the text, the authors fully recognize the breadth of dialogue among moral theologians regarding the teachings of the Church and that there is disagreement among faithful Catholics about issues facing the world today. Upholding the value of critical dialogue among different parties, in this text Zalot and Guevin wish to "offer a baseline from which people can understand what the Cathol..

What saint's life was written by Mark Twain? What well-known statue has 70 changes of clothes? Which cathedral was the world's talles building in 1880? Who famously died a Papist in 1610? The compiler Leo Madigan, has written on aspects of the Fatima apparitions as well as adventure books with a Catholic flavour for older children. Before settling in Portugal he was a seaman on British ships. Later he took a degree from London University and went on to teach in Turkish and English schools...

This book aims to trace the development of doctrine concerning the commandments of God in two Covenants. This development begins with the Ten Commandments as found in Exodus and Deuteronomy, and continues through the Old Testament prophets, and then throught the Gospels and other writings of the New Testament. The development is traced separately for each commandment...

Maybe you have a close friend or relative who's Catholic and you'd like to know what makes them tick. It may be a church affair, a wedding, a funeral, a baptism, a celebration of the Mass that has you wondering. If you were ever curious about who converts to Catholicism and why, you will find much information to ponder here...

In a time when the very idea of the Christian family is being lost, the role of the father has been devalued to the point of seeming optional. This booklet looks at this most delicate but formative of relationships, exploring it historically, and in the scriptures, but also giving present-day examples and practical advise on how a father can lead his children and his family to fulfilment,happiness and faith...

HOW TO BECOME THE MAN GOD WANTS YOU TO BE Young men deserve straight answers to tough questions about women, dating, sexuality, and authentic masculinity, including… -What do girls want? -How far is too far? -What’s wrong with just thinking about it? -What if its just a swimsuit magazine? -If she’s willing to do it, why is it wrong? -What about safe sex? -Shouldn’t I be free to do whatever I want? -How do I stay pure? Pure Manhood answers these questions and more, while offering practical strategies to help young men to grow in the virtue of chastity...

A 7-day Guidebook for the Life in The Spirit Seminars. ..

No matter what the circumstances, death shakes us to the core. It seems so wrong-and it is! We long for comfort, but we don't know where to look. Can god really help when we overwhelmed with grief?..

Parenting Resources If you are a single parent, you already know you have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Trying to be both da and mom-breadwinner, cook, chauffeur, comforter, dishwasher, homework helper, disciplinarian, nurse, and role model-can wear down the hardiest man or woman. But do you know that God, in the Bible, offers words of grace, power, and hope especially for you? Robert D. Jones addresses the many different issues that single parents struggle – guilt, bad memories, anger, bitterness, resentment, loss, grief, and fear. Then he shares biblical truths and practical parenting strategies that will give you hope and direction for each day...

These are original prayers that enable full participation by all members of liturgy teams as they prepare for the Sunday liturgy. They are designed for the "final moment of preparation, for prayer as a team. Spontaneous prayer does not come easily to everyone, or on every occasion, so these prayers will help. While some suit a particular season, most can be used at any time. Choose one at random, and be surprised how often your choice could not be more appropriate". James Lyons. Fr Don Morrison's illustrations give a very human touch that links us with the Divine. 30pp...

A useful collection of mini-biographies, stories and resources for use in assemblies or group work with children. Keyed to the liturgical year. Suitable for Yrs 5+..

With this teaching edition of We Learn About Our Parish Church, teachers, catechists, and parents can help children learn about the liturgical spaces and furnishing in their parish home.....

Handbook for Business Leaders Practical Principles in Serving the Common Good This is a vade mecum, a handbook, for business men and women, intended to strengthen the ‘vocation’ of professionals working in an ever-changing and challenging global business environment. The business leader faces a world which is characterised by a complicated mix of factors four of which have fundamentally changed the context of business over the last quarter century: (1) globalisation, (2) new communication technologies, (3) the financialisation of the economy, (4) cultural changes – and, in particular, the challenge of individualism and accompanying moral systems of relativism and utilitarianism. Business leaders, who are guided by ethical social principles, lived through virtues and illuminated for Christians by the Gospel, can, nonetheless, succeed and contribute to the common good. This text offers analysis, practical advice and discernment checklists...

The Story of Jesus is a powerful message of Good News that teaches English. The author, Dr. Frank C. Laubach (1884 – 1970) was a Christian Evangelical missionary known as “The Father of Literacy.” The famous Each One Teach One method is one of his greatest contributions. Dr. Laubach believed illiteracy was a great barrier to success and peace in the world. Over 60 million people have learned to read through this method. On the 100th anniversary of his birth the United States Postal Service honored Dr. Laubach with the issue of a commemorative stamp in the Great American Series. You will agree with many thousands who have found The Story of Jesus to be a very useful English learning tool. ..

Through examples of cats doing what cats do, in Towards Purrfection, Benedikitty makes links between what we aspire to in our everyday lives and the wisdom of the great St Benedict who wrote his Rule for monks living in community. Benedikitty gives the reader a glimpse into the rewards found when applying St Benedict’s wisdom while working together as companions. These whimsical reflections offer an opportunity to think about our relationships and how we can be our best selves in our interactions with one another...

With many of us, gifts we have been born with can lie dormant for years. Sometimes it is out of the pressure of difficult situations that we recognise opportunities to deploy those gifts. When the author found that her role as caregiver constrained her ability to continue itinerant evangelical work, she sought God’s guidance as to what she could do. She didn’t have to wait long. Her daughter Laura was given a book on how to paint stones. Wendy soon recognised the opportunity that this presented. God had given her the ability to paint; now she knew why. She could use stone painting as a vehicle for sharing the Gospel! And so began the Seed Stone Ministry, which has been running continuously for seventeen years. This book traces the beginnings of the ministry in Christchurch, New Zealand, then its development nation-wide before expanding world-wide. This book is for those who want to follow the mandate to ‘Go ye into all the world’, but have found themselves constrained from being able ..