For many people, the name of Archbishop Rembert Weakland brings to mind only connotations of scandal the titillating tale of a prominent priest disgraced. But that whiff of dishonor barely begins to tell the whole story. / In these pages Archbishop Weakland recounts his life from his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to his retirement from the ...
Introduction by Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland. Two monks in conversation about the meaning of life and the nature of solitude. Thomas Merton, the American Trappist monk who wrote The Seven Storey Mountain , spent his entire literary career (1948- 68) in a cloistered monastery in Kentucky. His great counterpart, the French Benedictine monk Jean ...
These official agreed statements analyze the major themes: The eucharist, Church unity, the sacrament of orders, primacy and conciliarity, and the issue of mixed marriages. An invaluable resource for pastors, students and study groups.
For each of the twelve keys there is a collection of positive, life-affirming sayings and aphorisms intended to spark reflection. Each key concludes with five questions for reflection or discussion and two suggestions for action. A great gift for older adults and the perfect book for senior groups.
Well-known religious educator Maureen Gallagher shows catechists how to become artists in helping others grow in faith. She reveals how to best use the many various tools and methods available, including the experiences of the participants, to open the door to the Church's rich heritage. Practical, concrete suggestions are included throughout, yet ...
In the wake of Vatican II and the social revolutions in modern America, Catholic colleges and universities are now groping for a sense of identity and mission. In the past, these institutions provided a haven and anchor for the sons and daughters of an immigrant church. But what is the function of Catholic colleges today? Do they exist primarily ...
Includes information on forming a good parish council, selecting members, pastoral planning guidelines, organizing more satisfying meetings, and ways for councils to grow in holiness.
Barend A. de Vries, a distinguished international economist, examines the economic roots of poverty, the actions that can be taken to eradicate it, and the ethical case for integrating the poor into the mainstream of society. De Vries applies Judeo-Christian ethics -- in particular, the values of social justice and compassion for the poor -- to ...
Catholic educator Philip A. Verhalen has compiled a diverse book of prayers, calibrated to the liturgical year and school year, for use in community prayer in schools. The book can be profitably used by individuals and by non-school groups as well.
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