Highlights the key elements of the Catholic moral tradition and lays the foundations for Christian ethics through experiential reflections of right action toward persons, communities, and personal choices.
"An essential and timely book, restoring Pacem in terris to its full prophetic force in our troubled time. Massimo Faggioli writes with historical clarity and genuine passion, showing how John XXIII's insight—that peace rests on truth, justice, and freedom—remains decisive today; not a nostalgic memory, but a compass in an age of chaos, when even wars seem to have lost strategy and measure. In conversation with the teaching of Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV, these pages reveal that peace is not a...
This exquisitely illustrated graphic novel tells how Pierre went from being a house slave to being an independent businessman, a hairdresser to wealthy socialites in New York City—to having a cause for sainthood, for his faith, prayer, and loving service to others. His good works extended from helping orphans and establishing an employment agency, to funding the building of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. This fascinating telling of Pierre’s life story, starting from his birth in Saint Domingue (now Ha...
An introduction to the political, social and religious milieu from which Christianity emerged from its beginnings in the second century through the eighth century.
St. Clement's epistle, written c. 96, is called the first epistle, and is a model of a pastoral letter. The epistles of St. Ignatius, Bishop of Smyrna at the beginning of the second century, are addressed to six Christian communities.
Author: translated and annotated by Mary Josephine SuelzerMary Suelzer
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Written around the end of the fifth century or the beginning of the sixth, this work, composed at the urgent request of a bishop, is an expression of the ideals of the contemplative and the active life, supplemented by a discussion of the vices and the virtues.
The Didache or The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, probably written before the end of the first century, purports to be an instruction based on sayings of the Lord and given by the Twelve Apostles to pagans who wished to become Christians.The Epistle of Barnabas is a homily on the mistaken Judaistic conception of the Old Testament.The Epistles consist of a covering note and a letter, which is an exhortation to the Philippians on Christian life in general. The Martyrdom of St. Polycarp is the st...
Among the earlier writings of Augustine, the first work treats the nature of the human soul, its dignity and grandeur. The second discusses the fundamental question of how man acquires knowledge. Each is in the form of a dialogue.
A thorough explanation of the parts of the Mass-its historical, theological, and liturgical aspects-iand how it derives from and relates to daily life, now in a revised, updated edition.
"We have used this work for years in helping in the understanding of the role of the deacon in the Church. This revision shows the ever-evolving work of deacons in their role as missionary disciples. This volume will be a valuable tool in responding to the many questions people have, both those discerning the diaconal vocation and those served by the ordained deacon."—Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor and director of permanent diaconate, Archdiocese of Atlanta"In this second edition, Deacon Bill ...
Now in a second edition, this is a concise overview of what the major documents of the tradition say about political, economic, and social life, making accessible the key ideas that the Church has proclaimed in the area of social teaching.
Now revised to reflect the many changes in our society, around the world, and in the church, this volume provides basic introductory information about the edition of Catholic social teaching,giving a concise overview of what the major documents of the tradition say about political, economic, and social life. Laced throughout with references to the actual documents, the volume puts into accessible language the key ideas that the church has proclaimed in the are of social teaching.
Now in a third edition, this is a concise overview of what the major documents of the tradition say about political, economic, and social life, making accessible the key ideas that the Church has proclaimed in the area of social teaching. The revised third edition updates include the work of Pope Francis, such as Fratelli tutti and Laudato si', which are integrated into the context of earlier papal writings and statements.Kenneth R. Himes, OFM is professor emeritus at Boston College. He currentl...
Addressing the threat that some Christians have felt from the theory of evolution, Lou Savary answers questions raised by people of faith about evolution and how it relates to Christian faith and practice.Endorsements"This is an excellent, user-friendly book for those who seek to know how Catholicism and evolution can work together to enkindle faith. Lou Savary offers accessible and insightful answers to the many questions raised by evolution. An invaluable resource for faith formation and adult...
Addressing the threat that some Christians have felt from the theory of evolution, Lou Savary answers questions raised by people of faith about evolution and how it relates to Christian faith and practice.Endorsements"This is an excellent, user-friendly book for those who seek to know how Catholicism and evolution can work together to enkindle faith. Lou Savary offers accessible and insightful answers to the many questions raised by evolution. An invaluable resource for faith formation and adult...
A reader-friendly introduction to the history, beliefs, structures and practices of three major indigenous religious traditions of East Asia Confucianism, Daoism and Shinto.
Informative, intelligent, and readable, this book provides a quick resource to questions on all things papal for students, general readers, and the media.
