Böcker utgivna av Paulist Press

Only in 2016 did most religious begin to think about women in the diaconate. In that year, at their triennial meeting in Rome, the members of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) asked Pope Francis to establish a commission to study the question. The sisters noted that many of their number were already doing diaconal work. Why could they not be ordained?These five essays investigating questions relative to women religious becoming ordained deacons first appeared in Global Sisters Report. Each essay presents themes garnered during years of research and consultation with women religious around the world, and addresses questions such as: Why should women religious consider the diaconate? What are the canonical implications of ordination? Would ordination assist the ministry of women?

"In this sequel to Does God Like Being God? this book asks questions about Jesus: who he was, what he did, and his importance to Christians"--

Tricky Questions about God is a response to many requests made by Catholic teachers, catechists, and parents for help in answering the tricky and often highly intelligent questions that children and young people ask about their faith. The book begins with four foundational chapters: "Can theology be made simple?," "Why is the Bible important?," "Is faith reasonable?," and "Can expressions of faith change?" It then explores a series of questions like "Who made God?," "If God is almighty, why is there so much suffering?," and "Does God have a plan for me?" Each chapter draws on engaging stories and examples to illustrate points, as well as summarizing relevant elements of Scripture, Church teaching, and contemporary philosophy and science. While primarily designed as a resource for teachers, the work could also be helpful in RCIA programs, faith formation programs for adults, and identity development programs for lay leaders in Catholic ministries. "Does God Like Being God? addresses directly the 'big questions' that challenge every person of faith. Matching the admirable lightness of touch characteristic of John Honner's response to the questions is the broad and deep theological scholarship that informs those answers. The wonderful result is a book that is engaging, informative, and enlightening, a book that will lead its readers more deeply into the mystery of God." Richard Lennan, Professor of Systematic Theology, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry

From the author's experiences of brief encounters with others who long to enjoy the life God has given them, come these moments spent in deepening his own reserves of grace, peace, and joy. Readers will find refreshment if they are spiritually weary, inspiration if they are being stirred to action, and, ultimately, renewal for their ongoing pilgrimage-their walk with God.These 50 reflections are designed to enable the reader to also walk with the author, in a conversational way, to experience a greater and increasing openness to God's love. They can form the basis for a personal silent retreat at home and allow for God's will and your will to be joined in new, possibly deeper ways.Do you Have a Moment offers a glimpse of lived spirituality from the author's perspective as he has encountered the circle of God's grace in his own life and shared it with others on the way...for a moment, here and there.

In The Forgotten Desert Mothers, Second Edition, Laura Swan introduces readers to the sayings, lives, stories, and spirituality of women in the early Christian desert and monastic movement, from the third century on. In doing so, she finally sets the record straight that women played an important and influential role in early Christianity, indeed a role that has been long overshadowed by men. She begins with an exploration of the historical context and spirituality of the desert ascetics. Then she weaves together the sayings of the major desert ammas, or mothers, along with commentary that invites readers to reflect on their own spiritual journey as they share their wisdom. The book then journeys between desert, monastery and city to reveal the stories of ascetics and solitaries whose stories are rarely heard, organized in the author's own alphabetical collection. This book demonstrates, like no other work, that women have long had a history of leadership in Christianity. This engaging, eye-opening, and insightful work targets all faith seekers looking to reclaim the history and spirituality of the women who came before them, as well as to understand their own inner journey. It will be a welcome addition to courses on early church history, women's studies, and religious studies. +

Owen Cummings explores the traditions regarding Mary that have developed since New Testament times. In addition to the patristic themes usually covered, he includes other traditions such as Syriac and Celtic. He includes Islam since their tradition comes from Christian sources such as the Protoevangelium of James, and more is written about Mary in the Qu'ran than there is in the New Testament. After surveying church history, especially in Europe and including the Reformation, he examines Vatican II, the relatively recently defined Marian doctrines, and devotion to Mary. +

A collection of eighteen essays on the Gospels, Acts, and the letters of Paul, written throughout Gerald O'Collins's distinguished career. "The prolific pen of Gerald O'Collins strikes again! For decades, O'Collins's wide-ranging publications have significantly advanced the state of New Testament scholarship. He has solved riddles, shed light on obscure passages, and proposed creative interpretations based on his sound, meticulous reading of texts. Here he caps his impressive achievements by conveniently collecting eighteen articles-most of them published and now updated or rewritten-from different professional journals, making them more accessible. I highly recommend this illuminating book for libraries, scholars, and preachers of the Word." -Ronald D. Witherup, PSS, author, Galatians: Life in the New Creation and Scripture and Tradition in the Letters of Paul, both from Paulist Press

"Synodality as a new way of proceeding in the Church: towards a co-responsible and participatory Church for the Third Millennium"--

The first comprehensive study of the spirituality of Isaac Hecker. Isaac Thomas Hecker (December 18, 1819 - December 22, 1888) was an American Roman Catholic priest and founder of the Paulist Fathers, a North American religious society of men; he is named a Servant of God by the Catholic Church. Hecker was originally ordained a Redemptorist priest in 1849.

Meditations on the sources of formation in Christian approach to law, its application to contemporary living, and how our approach to the law should set us free, not bind us up. This is a positive contribution to the present and lively debate about the tension between Christian liberty and obedience.1.Love is His Word 2..The Ten Commandments 3.The Lord''s Prayer4.Love God, Neighbor and Self; 5.The Beatitudes; 6.1 Corinthians 13; 

Invites four spiritual masters onto the same stage for the first time and shows how they speak--Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Anthony de Mello, and John O'Donahue--while assessing their place in the world of contemporary spirituality.