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This book was originally planned as the 'ecclesiological' third
part of Schillebeeckx Jesus trilogy. It indeed concludes his
thinking about the relevance of the living Jesus through history,
but with a different approach than originally intended. By the end
of the 20th century, many believers have left the unworldly
'super-naturalistic' preconciliar church behind.. Those who leave
the church, often leave a church that claims to be the direct
mediator of God's will. However, the church is not a flawless gift
from heaven. It is the vulnerable work of human beings which tries
to find accurate ways to comply to the heart of the gospel message.
In a time that is characterized by polarization in the church,
Schillebeeckx does not forget to look at the unprecedented and
authentic flourishing of the gospel . This book therefore contains
the testimony of a theologian who tried, during the course of his
life, to describe what God can mean for people today.
This book offers a comprehensive examination of the generations of
women who entered religious life in the United States after 1965.
It provides up-to-date demographics for women's religious
institutes; a summary of canon law locating religious life within
the various forms of life in the Church; an analysis of Church
documents on religious life; and data on the views of post-Vatican
II entrants regarding ministry, identity, prayer, spirituality, the
vows, and community. Beginning each chapter with an engaging
narrative, the authors explore how different generations of
Catholic women first became attracted to vowed religious life and
what kinds of religious institutes they were seeking. By analyzing
the results of extensive national surveys, the authors
systematically examine how the new generations of Sisters differ
from previous ones, and what those changes suggest about the
future. The book concludes with recommendations for further
understanding of generations within religious life and within the
Church and society. Because of its breadth and depth, this book
will be regarded by scholars, the media, and practitioners as an
essential resource for the sociological study of religious life for
women in the United States.
This first critical biography of Msgr. Nelson Baker (Father Baker)
places him within the rich context of American Catholic life
between 1840 and 1940. Through his devotion to Mary under her title
Our Lady of Victory he supervised an orphanage and Protectory for
boys and an infant home for unwed mothers and their babies. As a
result of more than 50 years of ministry, both as superintendent of
these institutions and pastor of St. Patrick's/Our Lady of Victory
Parish, Baker became an almost iconic figure in western New York.
Additionally, he was integrally involved in the Diocese of Buffalo,
both as vicar general and twice administrator when the See was
vacant. Nelson Baker's work to date is relatively unknown outside
western New York. This biography will broaden the base of people
who know of his work and significant accomplishments for the
betterment of children. His significant work in the institutions,
and most especially his rather unique work with unwed mothers and
their children, merits a precise, complete, and historically
accurate account of his life.
Sometimes, it only takes the actions of a few to make a positive
impact on many. For Filipino native Tito Alquizola and his friends,
it began in 1989 with a desire to pray with each other. What
started as a small group of Filipino emigrants and friends meeting
in a humble home soon turned into something much bigger than anyone
could have imagined.
Journeys tells the story of how a small prayer group became a
large, Catholic devotional organization for the Santo Ni o (Child
Jesus), a countrywide devotion in the Philippines. Alquizola shares
the history of the statue of the Santo Ni o, which started in the
late sixteenth century in the Philippines. This image has become a
sense of home for Filipinos around the world.
In addition, Alquiziola shares the personal stories of emigrants
who, in their search for home, not only founded an organization,
but also created a devotional family. Their dedication led to the
opening of the Santo Ni o Shrine at St. Paul Church in Tampa,
Florida, and created peace and hope for many.
An inspiring tale of faith and commitment, Journeys seeks to
speak to your heart.
From the 1920s on, Karl Barth's thought was received with great
interest not only by Protestants but also by Catholic theologians,
who analyzed it in detail. This study outlines how and why this
happened, especially in the period leading up to Vatican II. Dahlke
shows how the preoccupation with Barth's 'Epistle to the Romans'
and the Church Dogmatics' triggered a theological renewal among
Catholic theologians. In addition to Hans Urs von Balthasar's
critical appropriation of Barth's thought the the controversy about
the issue of analogia entis with Erich Przywara is also dealt with.
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