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The thoughts contained in this agreed statement challenge us to embrace the church as central to our journey to God in Jesus...

An eminently readable resource for lectors rich in theology, history and liturgy. Practical & full of useful suggestions ..

Through Ecological Eyes, Reflections on Christianity's environmental credentials, the author of this book highlights the ecological wisdom found in the sacred texts, including a consideration of Christ and creation, and concludes with an examination of the ecological insights of three key figures in the Christian tradition Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi and Albert Schweitzer...

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...

Do you struggle with family devotion? Do you long to help your children develop values such as encouragement and forgiveness? This book will encourage and inspire you to give your children the priceless gift of values. This second volume in the series focuses on: Generosity, Encouragement, Self Control, Compassion, Patience, and forgiveness...

More than two hundred prayers and reflections by young people ranging in age from eleven to fourteen express their feelings and concerns about a wide range of topics that affect their lives...

Deborah Maccann Lift up your hearts! “May the God who bestows great gifts on us continue to bless us and nourish us in the days ahead. May our work always reflect God’s mercy. May our lives always reflect God’s glory. May our hearts always reflect God’s love. Bless us, as we gather, as we share, and as we work for your kingdom.” “so many meetings, so little time to prepare for them – especially the prayer dimension!’’ How many times have you had this thought? As a pastoral associate, Deborah Mc Cann Knows firsthand how important that prayer dimension is. “I have seen how prayer can make or break the focus and effectiveness of a meeting. For that reason, it’s important to tailor prayers to the needs of your group and to the purpose of the gathering.” The 50 blessings and service in Lift Up Your Hearts! Include opening and closing prayers, a Scripture reading, time for reflection on the Word, and intercessions. There are blessings for committees, catechumens, planning teams, eucharistic ..

In this lovely book, George Montague invites us to welcome the Holy Spirit into our hearts in fresh, new ways. Both an eminent bible scholar and a humble pastor, Fr. Montague meditates here on the gift of the Holy Spirit in Scripture. He employs popularly presented biblical interpretation, warmly described personal experience, and the inspiring testimony of others to show us how God s gift of the Spirit is meant to powerfully transform our lives. Twenty-six short, readable chapters on biblical images, gifts, and works of the Spirit. A beautifully crafted prayer at the end of each chapter. Relevant for all, no matter where they are in their spiritual journey. Fr. George T. Montague, SM, is a Marianist priest known internationally for his numerous books on Scripture and spirituality. He is former president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America and editor of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly. A popular speaker, he has been involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal since 1970, ..

Beth Mahoney has put together a very comforting booklet of rosary services to be used by pastoral ministers, was my class-mate and friend.....

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...

‘The church has always felt the need to devote the days and hours of human life to divine praise. Thus, for Christians, sunrise and sunset…have been two special times of prayer since the earliest centuries.’ This series of catecheses, begun by John Paul II and completed by Benedict XVI, offer original and illuminating reflections on each of the psalms and canticles of evening prayer, leading the reader to deeper meditation and understanding. The psalms and canticles used by the Church for the four-week cycle of evening prayer are also reproduced in this volume. These reflections will prove an invaluable companion to those who pray the Liturgy of the Hours or simply for those who love the scriptures. In this volume, ‘we will be on a pilgrimage to that “holy land” made up of the Psalms and Canticles. One by one we will reflect on each of those poetic prayers, which God has sealed with his inspiration. They are invocations which the Lord Himself desires should be addressed to him, for h..

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..

The Bible is a fascinating account of humankind's encounter with the God revealed through Jesus. These 366 reflections in Walking with the Word inspire young people to walk through fifteen books of the Bible. The reflections begin with the Gospels, but readers encounter a mix of Old and New Testament: history, prophets, wisdom literature, letters, and even some apocalyptic writing. Each reflection indicates which Scripture passage to read, then offers a meditation and an action idea for that passage. Be assured that in reading or using this book, a rich and rewarding journey awaits. The 15 books explored in Walking with the Word (in order of appearance) include Luke 1 Samuel Jude 2 Samuel Proverbs 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Jeremiah Acts of the Apostles Daniel Genesis Sirach Joshua 1 Timothy 2 Timothy ..