Women's Authority in a Creditability Economy

Natalia M. Imperatori-Lee

In this, the 2024 Madeleva Lecture in Spirituality given at St. Mary's College, South Bend, Indiana, Natalia Imperatori-Lee asks, "Is there something about women doing theology that is inherently incredible or unbelievable?" Why are the stories of s...

The Ethics of Mercy and the Pastoral Mission of the Church

Msgr. Jeremiah J. McCarthy

According to Norbert Rigali, SJ, moral theology and pastoral practice are in a complementary relationship of mutual correlation rather than in polar opposition. Jeremiah McCarthy's distinctive contribution is the recovery of a deeper strand in the C...

A Spiritual-Sexual Journey

Paul F. Morrissey, OSA

A young Catholic boy discovers his call to be a priest along with his sexual orientation, causing his understanding of God to evolve, to embrace both aspects of his vocation as a gay priest.Endorsements"This book is an example of the spiritual coura...

Revealing the Treasure

James J. Bacik

Drawing on his long experience of having lectured, written on and taught the topic, Kenneth Himes has gathered here some of the most frequently asked questions on Catholic social teaching. Using the always popular Responses to 101 Questions format, ...

Reformer and Hinge of Scripture

Bonnie B. Thurston

This "narrative biography" of John the Baptist, drawn primarily from New Testament texts, introduces the reader to the life of John the Baptist in the Gospels and Christian spirituality.With more verses devoted to him than anyone except Jesus, John ...

A Source of Pain and Trauma in the Catholic Church

Todd A. Salzman

Michael G. Lawler

Doctrinal language on sexual and gender ethical issues continues to cause pain and trauma among Catholic faithful. Relying on the sources of ethical knowledge (tradition, scripture, reason, and experience), Todd Salzman and Michael Lawler propose re...

Roberta LaVorne

This spiral-bound desk calendar shows the designated Bible reading for the day, feasts and saints' days, rubrics and chronological days in a handsome week-at-a-glance format. -->

Roberta LaVorne

Fingertip guide to the designated Bible reading for the day, plus feast and saints' days. Calendar format shows one full week at a glance. -->

World Embraces Mary

Shannon K. Evans & Eric A. Clayton, Illustrated by Ryan McQuade

"Be brave. Be curious. God is with you."Love and delight characterize this special book on Mary, the mother of Jesus. Eight appearances of Mary in different countries range from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, to Our Lady of La Vang in Vietnam, to ...

Finding the Fiery Saint of Kildare of Her Irish Holy Wells

Nancy Fitzgerald

Discover the Fiery Spirit at the Heart of Celtic Spirituality.Journey through the sacred landscapes of Ireland with Nancy Fitzgerald as she weaves together history, folklore, and personal pilgrimage to illuminate the enduring legacy of St. Brigid. T...

Finding the Fiery Saint of Kildare of Her Irish Holy Wells

Nancy Fitzgerald

Discover the Fiery Spirit at the Heart of Celtic Spirituality.Journey through the sacred landscapes of Ireland with Nancy Fitzgerald as she weaves together history, folklore, and personal pilgrimage to illuminate the enduring legacy of St. Brigid. T...

Prayers and Reflections for Ordinary Time

Michael McGirr

In Every Day is New, Michael McGirr invites readers to put aside a little time on the weekdays during Ordinary Time to read the Gospel of the Day and to ponder where God might be at work, and at play, in the ordinary experiences that soak up our tim...

Pope Francis, Illustrated by Martina Peluso

The words of this book are drawn from Pope Francis’s own words on children and families. Beautiful illustrations accompany Pope Francis’s simple words, which communicate the importance of each child and family.  Each child is "unique and unrepeatabl...

Leadership in a Divided World

Sr Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ

During the conflict and violence of the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart, now an international religious institution. This biography draws on accounts by Barat's contemporaries and the many letters sh...

Planning a Wedding and Thriving in Marriage

Irv and Nadine Brechner, Pet Hensler, Carol and Robert Schilling Paulette and John Pitonyak

"This book is more than a wedding-planning guide for couples, parents, and grandparents. It's also for those who have had a major influence on the lives of the bride and groom and are sources of wisdom and guidance for the couple, including grandpar...

Selections from the Madeleva Lectures

Daniel P. Horan & Jessica Coblentz

Beginning in 1985, the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, has hosted the annual Madeleva Lecture. This book is a one-volume anthology of essential selections from this world-class program.Delivered a...

Prayers from the Irish

Donla ui Bhraonain

"The prayer is the ladder to paradise,a soul-prayer that gives relief,a pious, lime-white, pure prayer,a bridge for the children of Eve."A Ladder to Paradise is a rich treasury of prayers from the Irish oral tradition, passed down over hundreds of y...

Relating with Self, Others, and God

Robert J. Wicks

One hundred briefly-framed themes from both psychology and spirituality are provided so that persons, with even the busiest of schedules at work and home, can avail themselves of the approach of this book which is designed to increase self-awareness...

Selected Letters

Diana L. Villegas

This volume offers a fresh translation of St. Catherine of Siena’s letters that are faithful to the oral, metaphor-filled language of an uneducated woman.EndorsementsWith Hildegard of Bingen and Bridget of Sweden, Catherine of Siena was one of the g...

Spiritual and Practical Formation

Owen F. Cummings

The book emerges from the author's personal experience as a deacon, conversations with hundreds of deacons, and ongoing personal study. He takes for granted preparatory work on the diaconate that deacons will have undergone during preordination form...

Life of the Virgin Mary Scrovegni Chapel

Federica Millozzi

The most important and influential painter of the 14th century.From the beautiful artwork on the cover, to the rich colorful timeless photographs within, the reader will be provided with an enchanting perspective of Giotto's way of narrating a story...

Trials and Triumphs

Melanie A. Howard

This introduction to twelve of the principal characters of the Old and New Testaments helps readers to consider how the experiences of these characters can resonate with and illuminate the complexities of modern life. Daily entries contain a suggest...

In Communion with Creation

Christine Kresho, CSJ

In a world grappling with environmental concerns and seeking spiritual solace, this new way of the cross offers a unique and timely reflection on Jesus's journey to the cross. Kresho invites us to walk alongside Jesus, not only in his suffering but ...

A Lenten Pilgrimage

Ronald D. Witherup

This series of reflections explains in simple terms the daily Scripture readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, drawing on everyday life experiences to bridge the gap between the ancient biblical texts and today's world.Endorsements"Ashes to F...

Margery Kempe; Introduced and translated by Luke Penkett

Here is an illuminating modern English translation of The Book of Margery Kempe. With its comprehensive endnotes and indices, this volume takes account of the most recent findings in the field of fourteenth- and fifteenth-century affective devotion....