The Carmelite Tradition

Steven Payne, OCD; Phyllis Zagano, Series Editor

Eight hundred years ago Albert of Jerusalem gave the hermit-penitents of Mount Carmel a way of life to follow. Since then, this rule has inspired and formed mystics and scholars, men and women, lay and ordained to seek the living God. In The Carmelit See More >>

A Lyrical Vision

The Music Documents of the US Bishops

Edward Foley, Capuchin

The publication of the US Bishops' document on music in the liturgy, Sing to the Lord (2007), has prompted Edward Foley to review the overall contribution of the Bishops to liturgical music since Vatican Council II. He explores the history and conten See More >>

A New Friendship

The Spirituality and Ministry of the Deacon

Monsignor Edward Buelt; Foreword by the Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput

"What is a deacon?" "What does a deacon do?" These are two questions pastors, parishioners, and even deacons themselves often ask. In A New Friendship Monsignor Edward Buelt answers these questions through an engaging conversation with the Scriptures See More >>

A Soul-Centered Life

Exploring an Animated Spirituality

Michael Demkovich, OP

People today are searching for meaning and purpose. They know that something is missing in their lives and long to fill this void. Many books on spirituality attempt to fill this need, and the approaches are nearly as numerous as the searchers themse See More >>

Abide

Keeping Vigil with the Word of God

Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB

In the Gospel of John Jesus directs us, Abide in me, as I abide in you. This book is an invitation to make the Word of God your home through the practice of lectio divina. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, encourages you to turn the words of Scripture over in See More >>

Abiding Word

Sunday Reflections for Year B

Barbara E. Reid

"Remain in me, as I remain in you." Jesus' disciples are given this command in John's gospel, and it is a command that extends to every one of his followers, including us. We deepen this mutual indwelling-we in Christ and Christ in us-each Sunday See More >>

American Magnificat

Protestants on Mary of Guadalupe

Maxwell E. Johnson, Editor

When Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego at Tepeyac, she sent him to the bishop with the message that she desired a hermitage where all people would be welcomed and would experience her love. And yet, until recently, the message of Guadalupe See More >>

At the Heart of Christian Worship

Liturgical Essays of Yves Congar

Cardinal Yves Congar, OP; Translated and edited by Paul Philibert, OP

Cardinal Yves Congar is universally known and respected as the great ecclesiologist of Vatican II whose seminal ideas helped to reconfigure the landscape of Catholic theology following the council. Less well known is his role in contributing far-reac See More >>

Awakening Vocation

A Theology of Christian Call

Edward P. Hahnenberg

Does God have a specific plan for each of us, or is it more like general guidelines for all of us? How do my gifts and abilities, my personality and particular circumstances, impact my vocation? What is the role of the church in this process? What ar See More >>

Being about Borders

A Christian Anthropology of Difference

Michele Saracino

In an age of globalization, where borders seem to be disappearing everywhere—between nations, religions, and even within families—it is easy to believe our reactions to difference are vanishing as well. Bringing together the latest insights from cons See More >>

Beyond Accompaniment

Guiding a Fractured Community to Wholeness

William A. Nordenbrock, CPPS

When a community experiences a fracture in its communal life, what tools can be used to foster reconciliation? How can right relationship be restored when there is conflict in the Body of Christ? In Beyond Accompaniment, William Nordenbrock proposes See More >>

Bible and Science

Longing for God in a Science-Dominated World

Vincent Smiles

Confusing paradox surrounds the Bible. Some look to it as the definition of reality and deny science; others see science alone as the arbiter of truth and deny the Bible. Both extremes are merely symptoms of a still wider debate on the place of anci See More >>

Blessings of St. Benedict

John Michael Talbot

Blessings of St. Benedict is a devotional that brings the Rule of St. Benedict to all people of every state of life. In these brief and accessible reflections on this ancient monastic rule, John Michael Talbot offers simple and timeless monastic wisd See More >>

Building a New Church

A Process Manual for Pastors and Lay Leaders

James E. Healy, STL; Foreword by Nathan D. Mitchell

The task of building a new worship space for a community is both overwhelming and sacred. It is a time of change that presents the opportunity for enrichment and catechesis. Using his experience of working with a steering committee to build a new chu See More >>

Catholic Charities USA

100 Years at the Intersection of Charity and Justice

J. Bryan Hehir, Executive Editor

In honor of Catholic Charities USA's centennial celebration, this masterful work explores the development of Catholic Charities in the United States over the last one hundred years. Featuring contributions by renowned Catholic scholars and respected See More >>