Those who give spiritual direction and those who seek it will find this wise work a safe guide on their path of prayer. It treats all stages of mature spiritual progress, and it deserves to attain th
The liturgical year emanates and derives its growth from the passion and resurrection of Christ. The present year enumerated in the Roman Calendar is the sum of the feasts that have found their set p
The history of liturgy and liturgical books is of interest not only for theologians and liturgists but also for historians, art historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, and researchers in religiou
These insights on the literary structure and theological argumentation of Paul's letters lead to a deeper and more unified understanding of Paul's message and spirituality. Explanations of apocalypti
Both resistance to and renewed interest in the sacraments mark current theological thought. This work acknowledges human limitations of the sacraments but stresses that God's relationship to human be
Cardinal Martini infuses "the joy of the gospel" in these reflections that urge young people (and all Christians) to turn to sacred reading (lectio divina) and to devotion to Mary as a means to follo
"Elizabeth Clark, a patristic scholar and founder of the Department of Religion at Mary Washington College, has drawn upon her depth of scholarship and linguistic ability to make available to an educ
A companion to Prayers of the Eucharist: Early and Reformed The Churches of the East possess a sometimes bewildering array of Eucharistic prayers.Essays on Early Eastern Eucharistic Prayer offers a gu
Volume I consists of three parts: Preliminary Notions," "Historical Overview of the Liturgy," and "Liturgical Sources." Articles and their contributors inc
"Considers the theme of food in Luke's Gospel; links issues of food in Luke with contemporary issues in church and society, as well as with contemporary sociological, cultural, and philosophical analy
Focusing on the questions "What is the purpose of worship?" and "Why are the arts an irreplaceable part of good liturgy?" Bishop Rouet, in Liturgy and the Arts, maintains that the arts should disclose
Worshipping Well provides a solid foundation for liturgy planners and offers helpful insights for anyone who wishes to deepen their appreciation for this central worship experience of the Church. Fat
This unique work-no other work yet available in English treats this subject-illustrates the contribution of these Councils in the development and formulation of Christian beliefs. It then shows how t
The consolidation and closure of parishes across the United States has become a fact of contemporary Catholic life. Responding to such an event is often traumatic. How do lay leaders allow their paris
The psalms offer a harmony to life and a rhythm that keeps us peacefully in tune with the intense fervor of life. InThe Spirituality of the Psalms, Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP, looks at the structure of
During the four decades since Vatican II the Catholic community has been transformed into a Bible reading, Bible praying church which continues to attract new or renewed members.Hearing the Word of Go
The commentaries on the Lectionary readings in Hearing the Word of God are an attempt not only to hear the Word of God in Scripture but also to suggest ways that the Sunday readings might continue to
Catholic Press Association Award Winner!Both spiritual direction and pastoral counseling tend to be partially responsive to client needs and expectations. Many of the theories underlying the practice
