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This appeal from Pope Francis to all who inhabit this planet states that humans have made "irresponsible use" of the Earth, that climate change affects most people living in poverty, and that we must unite to protect the planet. Ultimately, Pope Francis challenges all people to praise and thank God for his glorious creation and to work together to safeguard her. Laudato Si' will make an impact politically as well as upon the major environmental and economic debates of our time.

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Were Not Our Hearts Burning?

Understanding the Mass—Living the Eucharist

Marco Benini

In Were Not Our Hearts Burning?, author Benini offers a profound and accessible reflection on the Eucharist as both liturgical celebration and daily encounter with Christ. Beginning with Pope Francis's apostolic letter Desiderio Desideravi, and building on the theological insights of Romano Guardini, Benini walks readers through each element of the Eucharistic liturgy—unpacking its biblical foundations, symbolic richness, and spiritual significance.

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"These insightful reflections will guide the faithful into a deeper encounter with the Lord Jesus in the mass. The Lord longs for disciples who will offer themselves on the altar and then become walking tabernacles in their daily lives—Eucharistic missionaries sent to share his love throughout the world."
—Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens, bishop of Crookston, Minnesota, founding chairman of the Board of the National Eucharistic Congress

"Marco Benini has invited us on a journey that should make our hearts burn with the desire to become what we receive at Eucharist, to be fed by word and sacrament, and to draw closer to the Lord Jesus, whose desire for us is more than we could ask for or imagine. This book covers history, theology, spirituality, and the ritual life that together make the richness of the sacramental life both secure in the tradition and open to the renewed depths this present age of worshipers brings."
—Paul Janowiak SJ, Santa Clara University

"With a heartfelt and accessible approach, Fr. Marco Benini invites the faithful to know Jesus more fully in the breaking of the bread, and to feel their hearts burning within them. With reflection on scripture, tradition, and our liturgical rites, this lovely volume invites us anew to participate in—and to be—the living presence of Christ Jesus!"
—Katharine E. Harmon, PhD, Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville, Minnesota

Marco Benini is ordinary professor of liturgical studies at the German Liturgical Institute in Trier and research professor at The Catholic University of America.

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Faithfully Following Jesus

Shaping a Gospel Spirituality for Today

Steve Mueller, PhD

"Come follow me." Jesus calls his first followers, and us, to be as he is and do as he does. To follow Jesus today, we must first examine the Gospels to discover who Jesus was, what he said and did, and how we can build a relationship with him in a community with those who also accept his message and try to live by it. This book encourages us to use the four Gospels for exploring Jesus's distinctive vision, values, and vocation in service to God and God's kingdom plan to renew our world.

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"Steve Mueller is a leader in making the teachings of Jesus relevant for the lives of Christians today. This book is a culmination of his many years of study and prayer."
—Sister Barbara Cline, Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist

"Dr. Steve Mueller is widely known for his accessible introduction to the Scriptures. In this book he combines his scriptural depth with important discussion about discipleship, making it a powerful tool for pastoral formation in today's church."
—Rev. Frank P. DeSiano, associate adjunct, The Catholic University of America

Steve Mueller, through his teaching, books, articles, and editing, has developed Bible study resources for high school and university classrooms as well as for parish and diocesan liturgical, catechetical, and biblical programs.

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Holy Women Making History

Kathleen Sprows Cummings

In the 2025 Madeleva Lecture in Spirituality, Kathleen Sprows Cummings marked the lecture's 40th anniversary by speaking about the complex and overlapping ways U.S. Catholic sisters "made history" throughout its founding era. As actors and archivists, as scholars and subjects, and as seekers and tellers of the truth, these "holy women" dared to tell new stories about themselves, their communities, and their church. Today, these rewritten narratives not only help us better understand the past, but also inspire us to imagine a new future.

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The Legacies of Sr. Madeleva Wolff, CSC

Jessica Coblentz & Susan Mancino

The essays in this multi-disciplinary volume explore the various and sometimes disparate roles Madeleva embodied in life and occupies in the collective memory of American Catholics today. Its authors ask: What are the lasting legacies of Sr. Madeleva? What do these legacies tell us about the communities that continue to commemorate her? And what can Madeleva's legacies teach us about navigating the realities of today's world? Together, these authors offer inventive perspectives on the rich and complex legacies of Sr. Madeleva as well as American Catholic life today.

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