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Remain in Me: Holy Orders, Prayer, and Ministry by James Keating, Paperback The collaboration of priests and deacons in the ministry of the gospel has not always been without some tension. The fiftieth anniversary of the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Church welcomes a cooperative, creative, and prayer-imbued communion between priests and deacons who labor as one to serve the spiritual needs of parishioners. Remain in Me promotes such a communion, addressing the...

Vatican Museums100 Works Not to be MissedMusei VaticaniHARDCOVERHere is an extraordinary illustrated art book that showcases the one hundred masterpieces that present the legacy of culture, history, and beauty that the Roman pontiffs have collected and guarded for centuries.The Vatican Museums are a complex of diverse collections that are all exceptionally important, including Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek and Roman, paleo-Christian, and epigraphic, all the way up to paintings from various...

Teresa (1515-1582), a Spanish mystic, is considered to be one of the most profound spiritual teachers in the history of Christianity, The Interior Castle is Teresa's masterpiecepaperback

A book full of fun activities that takes kids on a journey from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. Ages 5-9.

An African Gospelby Bénédite de la RoncièrePaperbackAges 10 and upDiscover the major episodes in the life of Jesus as depicted with the native people and landscapes of the Mafa region of Northern Cameroon. Here is an invitation to contemplate Christ's message with a fresh eye and to appreciate the reality of a God who came to earth for all of us. Contains 65 striking illustrations, texts from Scripture, and commentary to help understand the art. ...

And God Said What? Introduction Bibilical Literary Formby Margaret Nutting RalphA revised edition of a bestseller that introduces readers to the importance of understanding the various literary forms that appear in Scripture.

The New Testament with Lectio Divina, HardcoverMeditative reading of Scripture followed by heartfelt prayer and a decision to change your life have been steppingstones to Christian spirituality for centuries. This modern tool offers all manner of helpful aids, connections, notes, cross-references, and questions so you can more effectively accomplish that goal. 820 pages, hardcover.

How the Qur'an Interprets the Bible: Comparing Islamic, Jewish, and Christian Scriptures  by John Kaltner and Christopher G. Frechette PAPERBACK Non-Muslims are often surprised to learn that the Qur'an relates episodes and events from the lives of multiple characters who are also found in the biblical text. While the ways the two traditions present these stories often have much in common, they are never identical. Sometimes the Qur'an includes elements or themes that are not present in...

A Concise Theology of the New Testament  by Frank J. Matera  PAPERBACK The inaugural entry in the series Biblical Studies from the Catholic Biblical Association, A Concise Theology of the New Testament provides readers with an accessible introduction to the discipline of New Testament theology. Employing nontechnical language, it summarizes the major theologies of the New Testament and explains the contribution that New Testament theology makes to the life of the Church. ...

The Christian celebration of Christmas gives language to the message of faith. In the season of Advent, the church reflects both on biblical texts of repentance and judgment, and on the mystery of grace. Because of God's victorious grace we can take up the Christmas message of the angel that night at Bethlehem, and we can follow the star that leads us to worship the Son of God. This book brings together homilies that Cardinal Kasper has given over the years in the Advent and Christmas seasons....

What Are We Waiting For? presents a series of refreshing stories and reflections that will assist the reader in understanding the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The reflections are both thoughtful and challenging, making them an ideal resource for prayer. Fr. Leonard's contemporary perspective and insight will help readers to reflect on the gospel stories and will provide an excellent aid to homilists seeking new ideas for these popular seasonal readings.Table of Contents1. Preparing to...

Here is a volume of relevant and beautiful reflections on the Advent and Christmas season by the late beloved Cardinal Carlo M. Martini."As bishop, Cardinal Martini was also able to cross the paths of many other men and women through his preaching the Word of God, a task he was very fond of. Among his many sermons and lectures, the ones that particularly stand out are those he prepared for the feasts dedicated to the manifestation of Christ, especially Christmas and the Epiphany. Going through...

A youngster's guide to the Rosary, with each mystery keyed to scripture to show how the Rosary is not centered around Mary, but leads us, through Mary, to Jesus; includes illustrations and full prayers for how to pray the Rosary. Ages 5 to 9.

Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. But how sure can we be that this belief is well-founded? In "Easter Faith one of the most distinguished Catholic biblical scholars and theologians of our time draws on a lifetime's study and research to review the evidence for the credibility of the resurrection. The result is a lucid and elegant work that brings together biblical scholarship, theology, and lived experience into a unique and compelling portrait of the...

Biblical Meditations For Advent and the Christmas Season by Carroll Stuhlmueller, C.P.

When first published in 1976, and still relevant today, this critically acclaimed work of spiritual theology as reflection on spiritual experience was a growing trend; but at the same time there was a renewed interest in, and a return to, the classical Carmelite theology of prayer, with an effort to formulate that theology in contemporary thought categories. Guidelines for Mystical Prayer embodies both tendencies. It offers a personal narrative, a reflection on the spiritual history of two...

Heartstorming: Creating a Place God Can Call Home by Robert J. Wicks, Paperback Heartstorming provides a point of entry to the contemplative life for anyone who will become or remain open to the movements of God in their daily life. The author’s 45 field notes show what can result if the reader takes a journey of growth in being spiritually directed and then goes on to write field notes by using the simple process Wicks makes available.Through his own experience of God’s nearness and...

The Deacon Readerby James KeatingThe first-ever systematic academic text for the first years of formation of deacons. This collection of essays on history, pastoral theology, and sociology covers the entire scope of diaconal life.

The Heart of the Diaconate: Communion with the Servant Mysteries of Christ by James Keating, PaperbackThrough the three areas of Calling, Formation and Ordination, and Ministry, The Heart of the Diaconate explores the creative tension of the diaconate vocation and what the diaconate for the future will look like. The book outlines what those who are considering the diaconate must possess if it is truly going to be an effective and vibrant ministry within the church. With a focus on...

Jesus Explained: Questions and AnswersPaperbackby Joseph DoréThis book is simply intended to explain Jesus, and not only to explain Jesus, but to explain him to everyone, clarifying his identity and explaining the movement he began that continues to our own time, using the major headings of history, message, identity, and posterity.

Funeral Homilies By Liam Swords A collection of reflective pieces by a variety of people, chosen to provide the homilist with invaluable assistance.

Lift Up Your Hearts Homilies & Reflections This homiletics team concludes their series with homilies/reflections for Cycle A. At the end of each homily are two sets of questions: one for the general reader for (private or group) reflection and one specifically for preachers that suggests "other directions for preaching."