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Western culture has largely souled-out to the forces of the all pervasive marketplace in which everything has a dollar value, even human beings. How can we provide a pastoral response to the market mentality? In this book,Frances Moran outlines the aim, principles of justification and a method for pastoral practice in our times, one that will enable people to recognise their hmanity as subjects and so acknowledge the realm wherein the spirit lives...

Each year countless Australians go through the difficult experience of a marriage or relationship breakdown. The aim of this book is to provide practical information to help them move through this experience to a happier life. In addition, real-life stories of people who have been through this experience are included to give confidence and hope...

This is a beautiful gift book that honours the songs and prayers written to Mary over the centuries. Each song is illustrated with beautiful icons...

This book, the author wrote in 1931, is an attempt to judge contemporary ideas in the field of morals, religion, science, evolution, sociology, psychology and humanism in the light of the philosophical daylight called 'common sense.' If at times it criticizes certain views on the grounds of their unreasonableness, it does so to prepare for a view which seems more reasonable. If at other times it shows that what is wrong with a certain philosophical outlook is an emphasis on a part against the whole, it does so in order to suggest a view that is more catholic in the sense of being the whole truth. There is little sympathy in these pages for those who believe that everything modern is good, or that everything modern is bad. The remarkable -- if unsettling -- discovery is that seventy-five years later, Bishop Sheen's challenge to tired old errors still finds some of them huffing and puffing under entirely new garb...

Published in association with Caritas (the Catholic Church's agency for social justice) this book draws together a distinguished panel of academics and practitioners involved in the area of social justice in the UK.Combining theory and practice, the book explores issues facing the church and its role in today's society and the relationship between Theology, Social Justice and Social Spirituality. The book looks at how the church identifies its social priorities today, allocates its resource, shapes, facilitates and governs its practices, relates to and seeks to influence civil and secular society. In today's climate, the emerging relationship between religion and society is a matter of intense public interest and the book will also address the role of the church/faith in public life. The book also raises questions related to the nature of social ethics and social spirituality today. Particular problems and challenges pose pertinent questions both in relation to the church and society, ..

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. ..

"Explains how the mysteries of the rosary (Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, Glorious) are prayed; includes basic prayers and suggested meditations from the Bible"--Provided by publisher...

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...