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Myself as Another uniquely approaches the reality of the human person through an exploration of the writings of politicians, psychiatrists, and philosophers on the subject of personal identity and the "other." McNerney's treatment of these questions is made not on intellectual stilts, but rather with a focus on the heart of contemporary human experience in the light of God's self-revelation. Drawing deeply on the insights of Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic thinkers McNerney shows how a spirituality of unity can nourish us on "a journey to the heart of who we are.""In his new book Myself as Another Rev. Dr John McNerney confirms his reputation as a critical thinker, an outstanding writer, a significant scholar and philosopher extraordinaire. With his unique capacity to translate complex ideas into comprehensibility John explores that core human psycho-spiritual question of identity; 'Who am I'? 'Who do others say that I am'? 'How do I define myself in relation to the other'? As ever in his writing John speaks "heart to heart". He invites us into the company and profundity of eighteen seminal thinkers on the subject, guiding us gently and inexorably toward greater understanding of the dignity of the human person and the quest to preserve and respect that in all our encounters and institutions. One emerges from this erudite text wiser, kinder, edified, inspired and imbued with passionate commitment to the personhood of others. "Marie MurrayAdjunct Professor, School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Ireland

In recent decades, Catholic books on the Eucharist have often focused narrowly on the question of the nature or essence of the Eucharist. Although the question of the nature of the Eucharist is undoubtedly important, it unfortunately has overshadowed a question that is just as important, if not more important: what does the Eucharist do? If Jesus' body, blood, soul, and divinity are truly present in the Eucharist as Catholics believe, then we should not be surprised to learn that when Catholics receive the Eucharist they receive multiple effects, or fruits. You Will Be Changed Into Me introduces six of the most important fruits of the Eucharist. It will explore how the Jesus Event is brought to the present through Eucharistic memory; it will investigate how the Eucharist is the application of Christ's sacrificial offering on the cross; it will demonstrate how the Eucharist radically conforms the communicant to the heart of Christ; it will review the unity in the human family that is created by the Eucharist through union with Christ; it will show how a Eucharistic life leads to a life of service; it will explain the significance of the Eucharist for the journey beyond this life."What does the Eucharist do? Squires' answers deftly bridge scholarly material with everyday life, touching down on Springsteen songs, jail yard stews, Thanksgiving dinners, and much more. Squires is a natural teacher: the book is concise and accessible. He presents a quite traditional Catholic view of the Eucharist, but one with transformative implications for our lives in the world." William T. CavanaughDePaul University"Stuart Squires hits the nail on the head in this fascinating book on the Eucharist. We might be used to saying what the Eucharist is, but we are less adept at saying what it does. Squires takes us through precisely this-the action of the Eucharist in ourselves and in the world-in an accessible and even entertaining way. I sincerely recommend this book to anyone who wants to deepen their own appreciation of the Eucharist, and to those who are wondering why they should receive it at all."Sally ReadEditor, 100 Great Catholic Poems"Filled with early Christian wisdom and compelling contemporary stories, Stuart Squires has written an edifying and winsome Catechism on the fruits of the Eucharist. This book teaches us not only what the Eucharist is but what it does, situating these lessons within a clear and accessible theology."Jared OrtizProfessor of Religion, Hope College"If 'the purpose of the Eucharist is the transformation of those who receive it, ' Squires's book cultivates within the reader the conditions for that transformation. Engaging the heart and mind of those who take and read, Squires illuminates the theological and historical treasures of the Church's tradition for our own time. By weaving music, culture, and recent history into his setting, Squires makes present for contemporary readers a rich Eucharistic theology that is at once ever ancient and ever new. And by emphasizing elements of that theology that are too frequently overlooked, he spurs the reader on to pursue more deeply 'the transformation in communion' to which we are called."George A. HarneUniversity of Saint Thomas

The "Apostle of Rome," the "Reformer of the Church," the "Saint of Christian Joy"--these and many other titles are given to Saint Philip Neri (1515-1595). A priest at the age of thirty-six, he never ceased to bring to Rome and the world the fire of the Holy Spirit that burned in his heart. In 15 Days of Prayer with Philip Neri, you will discover a joyful companion who lived out his baptismal call with spiritual intensity and pastoral charity. Canonized in 1622 along with St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis Xavier and St. Teresa of Avila, he is celebrated on May 26. Too often forgotten by the Church today, the example of this saint is relevant and inspiring for our times.

In a time when so many seniors hunger for a way to express themselves to God, Talking with God offers an invitation to and a model of authentic conversation with God. Writing with great joy and humor, and drawing on countless interviews with seniors and those who care for them, Woodhouse's moving meditations will ring true to all who are seeking to journey with God in the autumn of life."Mary Dahl Woodhouse's Talking with God is a wonderfully original devotional, offering a series of moving conversations between seniors and the God they rely on in good times and in times of trouble. Dahl faithfully channels the voices of ordinary people as they struggle with loneliness, loss, aging, and intimations of their own mortality, and she imagines God's patient and loving responses to their prayers. By turns profound, charming, and surprising (God has a sense of humor), Woodhouse's book offers her readers wisdom, consolation, and practical strategies to deal with some of life's greatest challenges, reminding us at every turn of the generosity and grace of the God of the universe." Angela Alaimo O'Donnell Author of The Province of Joy: Praying with Flannery O'Connor and Mortal Blessings"Original, refreshing, and insightful... Woodhouse presents a comforting and understanding God, who not only listens, but speaks plainly and gently to aging men and women who reach out for help in states of confusion, doubt, and curiosity about what lies ahead. These questions and confessions derive from interviews Woodhouse conducted with a multitude of seniors (or those caring for them) and are presented as human/divine dialogues that might take place not in a pew, but in a bistro, where God is found to be both simple and sublime." Dr. Michael Dixon Board Certified Chaplain (NACC) Phoenix, Arizona

On the Way Toward One Another is a groundbreaking conversation between a devout Muslim philosopher and a Catholic monk. Their open and vulnerable dialogue about essential issues of faith and life is translated for the first time into English in this important new book. "In a world marked by tension and suffering, one which mutual distrust threatens to overwhelm, we can teach each other something important: as rational and spiritual beings we are gifted by the Almighty God with mutual trust. The purpose of this book, On the Path toward One Another, is to show us how to strive toward that goal: mutual trust while walking a spiritual path toward God through one another, a path followed by believers in both religions, both Islam and Christianity. The conversation that this book demonstrates deserves the support of every open-minded person who believes in a common humanity that is guided and protected by God, the Almighty." Dr. Mustafa Ceri¿, Grand Mufti emeritus of Bosnia"Encounters between Christianity and Islam always remain encounters between a Christian and a Muslim." Thus begins an insightful dialogue between a Benedictine and a Muslim scholar, spanning the most pressing fundamental topics for both religious traditions. A penetrating dialogue between two observant religious figures breathes life into what can too often become stale academic debate. A worthy read for beginners and proficient alike." Anna Bonta Moreland, Professor of Humanities and the Anne Quinn Welsh Endowed Chair and Director of the Honors Program at Villanova University"Two masters meeting: Germany's most widely read spiritual teacher from the Catholic tradition and Germany's finest philosopher of religion from the Islamic tradition." Prof. Felix Körner, SJ, Nikolaus Cusanus Chair in Theology of Religion Central Institute for Catholic Theology Humboldt University of Berlin"Now at last there is a book that answers the pressing questions of Muslims about Christianity and the essential questions of Christians about Islam. We could not have asked for two more credible guides: Ahmad Milad Karimi, a devout Muslim philosopher; and Anselm Grün, a Benedictine monk, a mystic and the author of some three hundred texts on Christian life. Their book has been born not out of judgmentalism or argument, but out of humility...Grün and Karimi show us that in our undeniable differences, there lies beauty and truth, also strength. As they point out, we can indeed live out our faiths differently and still be united in a search for God that leads not to 'a' path, but to the much deeper work of heart and soul that allows for 'turning oneself into the path."Judith Valente, Author of How to Live: What The Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us about Happiness, Meaning and Community, and Atchison Blue: A Search for Silence, A Spiritual Home and a Living Faith"Amidst theological attempts to create dialogue through the lowest common denominator, this book stands apart. Grün and Karimi's sober engagement with the difficult issues that arise from embodied faith while maintaining fidelity exemplifies why transformative encounters flourish amidst meaningful differences. Pedagogically, this is a phenomenal text for the classroom to contemplate how one could mirror such engagement with fidelity to scripture, how to ask questions about embodied faith, and an openness to transformation. As a Reformed and Evangelical comparative theologian, although I would articulate some theological positions differently, I commend the sensitivity that Grün and Karami take to present their responses to the other." Dr. Alexander E. Massad Assistant Professor of World Religions, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

Written with his beloved down to earth style, Pope Francis tells the story of Christmas through the lens of the different characters of the Nativity scene. This book, in English for the first time, is destined to be a perennial Christmas classic."The nativity scene is like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture. As we contemplate the Christmas story, we are invited to set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman. We come to realize that so great is his love for us that he became one of us, so that we in turn might become one with him." Pope FrancisOn the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's original nativity, Pope Francis gives to the world this stirring call to come to the manger and encounter Christ anew.

Saint Francis and the Problem of Possessions offers a four-week format designed for both individual and group use.Each week, or chapter, focuses on a Possessions theme:Week 1: The Problem with StuffWeek 2: The Problem with MoneyWeek 3: Reimagining a Vow of PovertyWeek 4: Living Poor for OtherShort introductions are written by the editor and designed to preface selections from the primary texts, and these are followed by questions for discussion or reflection. There are six readings for each week, followed by prayers of intention and spiritual practice suggestions intended to encourage you as you follow Christ in the Way of Saint Francis.The Francis of Assisi Spiritual Practices series utilized the texts and translations of New City's groundbreaking and now complete Francis of Assisi: Early Documents Series to offer readers of all backgrounds inspiring, encouraging, and challenging entry-points to the essential issues of a Christian life in the twenty-first century.

"Christians and other people of good will are longing for a response that can lead the way out of the divisiveness and vitriol of our times. I wrote this book to provide some assistance to readers to discern a way out of the toxicity in which we live, and to stimulate courage and hope so that all people can see the age in which we live more clearly and respond with the grace necessary to follow more fully the call God has spoken--a missionary call to deepen Christ's incarnational movement in our world." - Fr. Robert Aaron Wessman

The quest for Christian unity has traditionally been initiated at the international level between official leaders of Christian denominations, with the effects of their dialogue expected to trickle down to local Christian communities. In Grassroots Ecumenism, Karen Petersen Finch upends this process, proposing an approach to Christian unity that begins in your neighborhood. She draws directly from her experience equipping everyday Christians to know their own Christian tradition more thoroughly and to engage thoughtfully with separated Christians down the street and around the corner.

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"Encounter is at the heart of conversion. Immersion: A Pilgrimage into Service provides Catholic educators and ministers with tangible ways that they can invite others into experiences of encounter. The application of Fr. Pedro Arrupe S.J.'s life as a framework for this spiritual exploration is especially heartening. Arrupe's experiences throughout his life offer tremendous opportunities to reflect on what it means to live a life of service and be persons of justice." Christopher G. Kerr, Executive Director of the Ignatian Solidarity Network

"This concise, informative, and readable volume by an expert on Baptist-Catholic ecumenical dialogue offers an insightful overview of our relationship on the pilgrimage to unity"--

The Essential Letters volume in the series of Augustine's complete works features a rich selection from the Bishop of Hippo's extensive surviving correspondence. Following an informative introductory chapter by Augustine scholar Przemyslaw Nehring, the letters are then arranged in categories that focus on Augustine in his different roles, for example, as philosopher, theologian, exegete and monastic founder. These writings display Augustine's wide-ranging concerns with a similarly wide range of correspondents and often provide a glimpse of his character that cannot be obtained in his other writings, not even in The Confessions.

After an extensive and informative introduction covering Teresa's childhood, her life as a nun, and her work as a foundress, Kieran Kavanaugh presents a valuable selection of writings from the Spanish mystic's works, illustrating her interior experience and remarkable teaching on...

This volume contains three major texts of Thomas of Celano: The Life of Saint Francis, The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul, and The Treatise on the Miracles of Saint Francis. Within two years after his mentor's death, Thomas of Celano composed The Life of Saint Francis of Assisi, a portrait of the newly canonized Umbrian. Less than twenty years later, in The Remembrance of the Desire of a Soul, Thomas conveyed the wonder and uniqueness of the saint's life and vision with poetic power. Hardly had this work become known when Thomas composed a comprehensive, orderly view of extraordinary events in Francis' life, The Treatise on the Miracles. The three classic works appear here for the first time in one volume. Thomas of Celano's early literary portraits of Francis bring us into intimate contact with the Poor Man of Assisi. These works exhibit that rare combination of charm and profundity. Every lover of Francis will treasure this volume. Lawrence S. Cunningham John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology The University of Notre Dame

There is perhaps no more important value than fundamental human equality. And yet, despite large percentages of people affirming the value, the resources available to explain and defend the basis for such equality are few and far between. In his newest book Charles Camosy provides a thoughtful defense of human dignity.Telling personal stories like those of Jahi McMath, Terri Schiavo, and Alfie Evans, Camosy, a noted bioethicist and theologian, uses an engaging style to show how the influence of secularized medicine is undermining fundamental human equality in the broader culture. And in a disturbing final chapter, Camosy sounds the alarm about the next population to fall if we stay on our current trajectory: dozens of millions of human beings with dementia.Heeding this alarm, Camosy argues, means doing two things. First, making urgent and genuine attempts to dialogue with a secularized culture which cannot see how it is undermining one of its most foundational values. Second, religious communities which hold the Imago Dei sacred must mobilize their existing institutions (and create new ones) to care for a new set of human beings our throwaway culture may deem non-persons.

This book will introduce the "John 17" experience and journey. A journey that began with a Pentecostal leader, Joe Tosini, and has since included Church leaders across the United States in a spirit of deep communion. This experience has included two personal and profound meetings with Pope Francis, each over two hours long, and more that forty Church leaders from the Evangelical, Pentecostal, and Catholic worlds. Those "encounters" have then been repeated locally in Arizona, Oregon, Texas, and New York. It is a movement led by the spirit that is not so much about ecumenical dialogue as a communion of friendship and love, as asked for by Jesus in John 17.

This book is compelling, informative, and challenging. Nguyễn addresses several of the tragic examples of rootlessness in today's world and thoughtfully describes the plight of the victims of such evils. He draws parallels with comparable situations found within the biblical story and then underscores how that same religious tradition called God's people in the past and us in the present to remedy such evils. This informative book lends itself to serious personal reflection as well as challenging group discussion. Dianne Bergant, CSA, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies, Catholic Theological Union

Jesus' suffering gives light and meaning to every human suffering. This book is truly inspiring.This cry of Jesus, the crucified God, awakens in Chiara Lubich a unique understanding and experience of