"[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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Twelfth edition, revised and enlarged, of a classic reference work. This book is invaluable for writers, preachers, and anyone who needs a handy, relevant quotation. This volume provides 1831 pages of citations, arranged by authors' names.... (more information)

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Fe'nelon (1651-1715) was actually Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fe'nelon. In 17th century France, he was a major Roman Catholic theologian and literary figure. For the first time in English, we have a translation of his most important spiritual writings.Raised in a devout Catholic family, Fe'nelon began to develop his mystical leanings while studying for the priesthood at the seminary of Saint-Sulpice. He defended the mystical tradition in his most important spiritual work, the Explication of the Maxi... (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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A travel guide to these three cities, with maps and photos. A convenient, practical book you can take with you. Acetate dust jacket, for durability; it's transparent, for readability.... (more information)

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A collector's edition, with fine binding and rigid sleevecase, green in color. Delightful folk stories from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England. Here are legends of fairies, kings, heroes, fabulous beasts, ghosts, animals, giants, strong men, and magicians. This anthology is highlighted by original wood-engravings by Hannah Firmin. Beautifully printed and illustrated, even with some music.Set in l0 pt. Palatino by Tradespool, Limited, and printed on Sommerville cream laid paper by The Bath Press, Avon... (more information)

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Church documents are presented here in everyday language. This book would be useful for adult discussion groups, adults in Christian initation, school groups. Each chapter is presented in three parts: (1) a general introduction, illustrated with photographs or cartoons; (2) outline of the main ideas of the document; (3) discussion questions. There is also a chronological list of the documents herein summarized.... (more information)

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An Anthology of short articles about St. Francis, arranged by topic, by a Franciscan. This book's multi-media format (fiction, essays, poetry, journalism, songs, paintings, drawings, photographs, and more) is modern. The book is designed to entertain as well as to inspire, to be flipped through as well as to be read carefully, to charm as well as to challenge. ... (more information)

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Theological and historical study of the diaconate, from a Roman pontifical commission. Over five years of research was dedicated to writing this report. The theological terminology and the use of the Latin language restrict the use of this document to those who are competent in scholarship. 124 pages.... (more information)

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Selected from The Worthies of England by Thomas Fuller, edited and introduced by Richard Barber. The History of the Worthies of England was first published in 1662. Amply illustrated.If we remember the Elizabethan age for its playwrights or the Victorian period for its novelists, the archetypical literary genre of the Restoration is surely biography and autobiography, taken in their widest sense. In Fuller's work, thre is a lingering sense of the incense of piety: de mortuis nil nisi bonum. The author's... (more information)

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This is the second volume of Father Greeley's memoirs. This copy was signed by the author himself, at the 2000 ACP benefit, held in his honor. "A master of the human heart." --Los Angeles Times.... (more information)

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