When The Seven Storey Mountain was first published, Thomas Merton was hailed as a new, contemporary spiritual voice. He became one of the most popular and successful writers on spirituality. Although Merton wrote over forty books on prayer, until now we have known little about his own prayer life. Now, the distinguished Merton scholar, Robert Waldron, explores the inner life of Merton.... (more information)

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A manual on giving the Sunday sermon. "A tour of the archetype and image, geared to the ministry of preaching." --John Alln Melloh, S.M."Drawing from archetypal psychology, he digs deeply into an understanding of the human psyche for an imaginative insight into the meaning of being a preacher." --Joan Delaplane, O.P.... (more information)

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A story of the African mission, under the leadership of the founder of the Comboni religious order. A 42-page pamphlet.... (more information)

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"[This] is a blend of scholarly analysis and passionate protest in the name of justice." --Gabriel Moran."Through a series of stories, anecdotes, and analyses, Michael Warren presents a self-portrait of today's Christian and today's Church, confronting the limitations and inconsistencies of contemporary culture. He criticizes the mass media." --Father Bernard L. Marthaler, O.F.M., Conv.... (more information)

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This book leads to a practical understanding of what the homily is meant to be and what it is supposed to do. The author relies on recent homiletic scholarship, authoritative Church documents, plus the lived experience of preachers and people."Father Robert Waznak's An Introduction to the Homily is far more than another set of basics; it is a treasure-trove, in the tradition of Buttrick and Brueggemann, Craddock and Hilkert. Not only does he use to splendid effect an amazing amount of pertinent homiletic ... (more information)

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Somewhat worn and creased. However, pages are intact and unblemished. This book is a general survey, with a definition of "worship," study of time, the language of space, the spoken word, the acted sign, initiation and reconciliation, the Eucharist, and passages.... (more information)

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"A treasure trove of primary sources, from many Christian traditions." --Ruth Duck."This is a valuable resource for studying the historical roots of Christian worship in the Western tradition." --Melva W. Costen.Documents of Christian Worship beongs in Christian libraries everywhere...Dr. White has provided us with a truly fine reference work." --David C. Buttrick.... (more information)

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Pictorial images of the late Cardinal Bernardin, towards the end of his ministry as Archbishop of Chicago. ... (more information)

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In this book, two world-renowned authors uncover the fundamental structures of God's loving call to humanity. They attempt to "reenvision, to see anew the patterns of pwer, confidence, and loss that shape maturity." Drawing on psychology and theology, the Whiteheads trace God's ambitious presence through various stages of human development, recognizing above all the interplay between divine gift and Christian vocation.... (more information)

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"The finest detailed handbook I know for...how to deal humanely with all manners of people." --Father Walter J. Burghart, S.J."A wonderfully revealing and useful book for managers and other supervisors" --Carole O'Keefe, Senior Vice President, Glencoe/McGraw Hill.... (more information)

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"I highly recommend it." --Bishop Walter E. Sullivan, Richmond, Virginia.This manifesto of faith is charming, convincing, and compelling." --Father Robert F. Drinan, S.J."Being Catholic today is no simple task. These seven secrets are solid and meaningful." --Father Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.... (more information)

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Reflections on life, from the viewpoint of faith. Lots of those enjoying a newfound prosperity are now looking for a larger life. Clifford Williams responds to their spiritual restlessless with an engaging book of short, pointed meditations that are sympathetic, timel, and challenging."This is a book," writes the author, "for those who pause now and then in life's mad rush to think quietly about where they are headed."... (more information)

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Why and how the liturgy can be seen as drama.... (more information)

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Question and answer format, on the author of the Pauline epistles of the New Testament.... (more information)

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Scripturally derived Christology. Protestant.... (more information)

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Novel, first published in 1923. This is a collector's edition, well printed and bound.... (more information)

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82 pages of color photographs of President John F. Kennedy, from young adulthood to his death. Biographical material and citations from his speeches.... (more information)

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First published in 1888, this prayer book remained in use and was published again in 1916 and again in 1930. In addition to the Mass, Sunday Vespers is provided, also in Latin and English. Many devotions included in this book, as well as explanations of the sacraments. The Proper of Sunday Mass is included in English.... (more information)

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