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Josephine Lombardi, one of North America's most highly respected theologians, has written a practical and inviting book to show how the Lord's Prayer can be a powerful spiritual guide for daily living. In this revised edition, Lombardi has drawn from her reflections on the last 12 years since this book was first published to provide new insight into the wisdom and depth of this prayer.Drawing from her own life as a respected theologian, wife and young mother, On Earth as it is in Heaven is full of personal reflections, spiritual meditations and insightful anecdotes. Each section analyzes one line of the Lord's Prayer, followed by reflection questions and a short prayer. The result is a rich resource that nourishes the personal prayer life of adult Christians. This jewel of a book reveals God's relationship to us as being filled with intimacy and trust. Lombardi promotes the Lord's Prayer as a source of restoration and hope for families and society alike.Josephine Lombardi teaches theology at St. Augustine"s Seminary in Toronto.+

"This work describes and analyzes the contribution of Pope Francis as an ethicist, a practitioner of discernment, a skilled communicator, and a strong advocate for social justice on the global stage"--

A collection of essays by faculty of Boston College and the BC School of Theology and Ministry on renewal in theological education, a change in approach from the predominance of rational and abstract reasoning for the sake of cognitive knowledge about matters of faith to one that emphasizes spiritual and ethical formation Colleen Griffith is professor of the practice of theology and director of spirituality studies at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Hosffman Ospino is associate professor, theology and education and the chair of the Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. +

"Science is not an infallible rival of religion; rather, its strength depends precisely on its ability to make and learn from its (sometime surprising, sometimes amusing) mistakes"--

"The book considers the ongoing adventure of God acting through the randomness and chance of the evolutionary process"--

"This book shares the unfiltered experience of Catholic women as they find their voices in a Church that limits them and seeks a way forward through collaboration between lay women and women religious"--

"On occasion of the 500 years anniversary of the conversion of Ignatius of Loyola, this book examines the socio-spiritual development of Jesuit history and the ongoing challenges of globalization"--

Rethinking Catholic Theology: From The Mystery of Existence to the New Creation provides readers with an intelligent, informed, critical grasp of at least the central truths of the Catholic/Christian tradition. It aims to help readers to rethink more deeply these essential truths, and moreover, in what specific ways the understanding of the Catholic faith has changed and/or remained the same since Vatican II. The first part centers on Jesus Messiah and the mystery of existence. It delineates how his life, death, resurrection as "transformed physicality," and ascension usher in the kingdom of God and best answer the questions: Who am I? Who are we? Where did we come from and where are we ultimately headed? What is the meaning of it all? The second part focuses on how Pentecost, the Trinity, the Church, the Scriptures, the Sacraments, Christian life itself, Mariology, the Communion of Saints, and Christian mysticism shed light on the mystery of existence. It demonstrates how the church flows intrinsically and naturally from the person of Jesus Christ and how the Scriptures and the sacraments likewise arise intrinsically and naturally from the church. Part three stresses considers various views of afterlife mainly from the Judeo-Christian tradition. It raises difficult after-death questions, such as individual and general judgment, the intermediate state, the nature of the soul after death, Limbo, and Purgatory. Finally, it outlines the idea of Jesus's Second Coming and considers such concepts as Deep Incarnation, and the New Creation. +

"This presentation of Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi, which underscores the need for a deepening of liturgical formation, is accompanied by an introduction and commentary by prominent liturgical and sacramental theologian Kevin W. Irwin"--

"This book presents the profound if seemingly counterintuitive graced moments in one's life and their capacity for transformation, individuation, and living in graced presence"--

"This book explores the spiritual reality of the soul and how the soul is a window into our spiritual life, morality, and emotions, and how the soul functions until the end of life before returning to God, the Creator"--

"An examination of the various ways human beings make sense and meaning of the world, concluding with a call to personal agency"--

"This book draws on various Catholic resources to understand and guide us on the contemporary spiritual journey"--

Contextualizes how Paul the Apostle engaged metaphors to bridge the divide of differences in his communities, offering insight into how Christians might do the same today.Endorsements"If the household of God that is the living Church is to flourish as a space where all can belong, we need to meet the major challenges we face as Christians with a commitment to compassionate listening, a willingness to engage in difficult or even painful conversations, and a genuine dedication to taking action that serves our siblings in the human family. For crucial conversations about lay leadership, institutional reform, and community belonging to take place, the faithful must first feel empowered to see and articulate connections between their lived experiences and the foundational texts that are part of the authoritative canon of Scripture. We have to grapple with those New Testament letters that talk about what it means to belong."--from the introduction"In our age of polarity, could there be a timelier book than Allison Gray's Reforming the Household of God: Paul's Models of Belonging? In this informed and readable book, Gray contextualizes how Paul the Apostle engaged metaphors to bridge the divide of differences in his communities, offering insight into how Christians might do the same today."--Laurie Brink, OP, professor of New Testament studies, Catholic Theological Union"This incredible body of work expresses the genius of Allison Gray and is a significant contribution to the canon of liberative Christian praxis."--Rev. Stephen A. Green, pastor and activist, The Luke, NYCAllison L. Gray, PhD, is associate professor and currently the interim director of the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. She earned a doctorate from the University of Chicago in New Testament and early Christian literature. She is the recipient of the University's 2019 Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award and the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award.+

"Testimonies of a diverse group of young Latina and Latino Catholics about their personal stories of how they integrate their faith into their lives, in order to invite other young adult Hispanic Catholics to do the same and aid those in pastoral ministry in their work with this group"--

"This wonderfully illustrated storybook for ages 3 to 6 is great fun with an even greater purpose: having animals found in the Bible teach about God's work among people"--

"A collection of prayers and reflections from Pope Francis about death and the loss of loved ones"--

"Using the examples of the "Great Americans" cited by Pope Francis during his visit to the United States, Daniel Cosacchi discusses how prophecy can be manifested in our own time"--

Current interest in the situation and future of parishes in Roman Catholicism has focused largely on qualitative sociological studies and practical pastoral models. These approaches have filled important gaps in pastoral studies literature. Often, however, theological reflection on the actual significance and meaning of the parish - essential for self-understanding, motivation, and unity - has been deemphasized. The Face of the Church answers skepticism about the pastoral role of theology by presenting a case for "Theology of the People" as an important tool for empowering whole communities at the local level of the Church. It unfolds a vision of the parish as a diverse and dynamic community whose members own their integral place within the Church and engage their essential role in the Church's mission. Key concepts explored include the missionary discipleship prominent in the writings of Pope Francis; the signs of the times appealed to in the documents of the Second Vatican Council, along with the concept of pastoral listening, and that of communal discernment developed within contemporary Ignatian spirituality; the parish as a community of communities; the relationship between parish and sacred place, and consequent implications for the "care of our common home"; and the gospel mandate for servant leadership. Written with the ongoing and far-reaching crises of the Church and of global society as necessary reference points, and with frequent use of real-case examples, this book reflects on the possibility of a Church that sustains its offerings of faith, hope, and love to a troubled world through nurturing and empowering its local parish communities.William A. Clark, SJ, is an associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he has been teaching since September 2001. He specializes in systematic theology, particularly ecclesiology, and has a special interest in parish life and issues affecting local church communities.+

"Prayers for Uncertain Times are selected and new prayers, reflections, and dialogues all under one cover in a brief work that is easy to carry along during the day. With the conviction that a creative use of imagery allows us to surface a sense of God and self in a vivid and personally compelling way, Wicks also offers readers a straightforward process to write from their spiritual experience and thereby embrace holiness in prayer and action"--

Integrating Christian spirituality and contemporary psychology, this book presents aging as a positive opportunity for development, even amidst the many challenges that come with it. This view opposes a negative cultural stereotype of aging as only a time of decline. The work explores how faith can contribute to optimal aging by providing a Christian perspective on such topics as: loss and diminishment, loneliness and suffering, death and dying. It also reflects on many of the issues that confront older people, such as dealing with past regrets and unhealed wounds, learning how to forgive, maintaining a sense of self-worth by contributing to others, and sustaining hope and gratitude in the face of decline. This book's reach is ecumenical and intended for baby-boomers who are seeking a spirituality of aging that can sustain them in this important stage of life.

Here is the retreat Fr. Mendonça preached before the papal household during Lent 2018. He discusses the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, where Jesus asks her for a drink of water, and goes on to the theme of thirst--in the scriptures, our thirst for God, and God's thirst for us.

Explores the genesis and evolution of Nouwen's multi-layered understanding of priestly ministry.

Using passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the official rubrics of sacramental rites as the basis for their writing, the contributors to this collection of texts highlight the connection between theology, prayer, and ritual. The book is divided into four main parts. The first part, entitled "Why the Sacraments?," treats the sacraments in general, focusing on the central role they play in the Catholic faith. The remaining parts treat the Sacraments of Initiation (Part 2), the Sacraments of Healing (Part 3), and the Sacraments of Vocation (Part 4). The treatment of each sacrament begins with selected passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that offer succinct descriptions of the sacrament and its role in the life of the Church. Second, there is an excerpt from the prayers used in the celebration of that sacrament followed by responses by theologians with expertise in the history and theology of that sacrament. Finally, discussion questions that follow each section are intended to lead the individual or group into a deeper understanding of the sacraments and their role in the life of the Church and daily life. These texts provide sources for students and teachers, for Catholics and non-Catholics, for Christians and non-Christians, and for the laity and the ordained.+

"The Landscape of the Gospels explores the geography of the gospel narratives and the Acts of the Apostles and reveals the deeper meaning that this often overlooked dimension gives the biblical texts"--

"An intellectual biography of Sulpician Fr. Raymond E. Brown, one of the world's leading Scripture scholars and one of the most important figures in the role that American scholars played in Catholic Biblical Renewal in light of Vatican II"--

An elegant, lyrical retelling of an East African fable about a young hero who looks at his life to ask its God-given purpose, or "song," and discovers answers to other important questions about the nature of life. Full color.

"The birds vividly pictured in On Eagles' Wings are common in Christian art, and when connected with Scripture or legends, their symbolic meaning inspires worship in God-lovers of all ages"--