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Books > Christianity > Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council, architectural
historian Robert Proctor examines the transformations in British
Roman Catholic church architecture that took place in the two
decades surrounding this crucial event. Inspired by new thinking in
theology and changing practices of worship, and by a growing
acceptance of modern art and architecture, architects designed
radical new forms of church building in a campaign of new buildings
for new urban contexts. A focussed study of mid-twentieth century
church architecture, Building the Modern Church considers how
architects and clergy constructed the image and reality of the
Church as an institution through its buildings. The author examines
changing conceptions of tradition and modernity, and the
development of a modern church architecture that drew from the
ideas of the liturgical movement. The role of Catholic clergy as
patrons of modern architecture and art and the changing attitudes
of the Church and its architects to modernity are examined,
explaining how different strands of post-war architecture were
adopted in the field of ecclesiastical buildings. The church
building's social role in defining communities through rituals and
symbols is also considered, together with the relationships between
churches and modernist urban planning in new towns and suburbs.
Case studies analysed in detail include significant buildings and
architects that have remained little known until now. Based on
meticulous historical research in primary sources, theoretically
informed, fully referenced, and thoroughly illustrated, this book
will be of interest to anyone concerned with the church
architecture, art and theology of this period.
This series on the seven Sacraments provides readers with a deeper
appreciation of God's gifts and call in the Sacraments through a
renewed encounter with God's Word. In this volume, a leading
Catholic scholar offers a biblical theology of the priesthood
rooted in the Old and New Testaments. Half a millennium after the
Protestant Reformation and in the midst of an ongoing clerical
crisis in the Catholic Church, this book presents a comprehensive
biblical vision and defense of the sacramental priesthood and an
informed theological response to the problem of priestly sin. It
gives expression to the ministerial priesthood's biblically
grounded, sacramental share in the sacrificial ministry of Jesus
Christ. Series editors are Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn. Gray is
president of the Augustine Institute, which has one million
subscribers to its online content channel, Formed.org. Gray and
Sehorn teach at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of
Theology, which prepares students for Christian mission through
on-campus and distance education programs.
General Principles of Sacramental Theology addresses a current
lacuna in English-language theological literature. Bernard
Leeming's highly respected book Principles of Sacramental Theology
was published more than sixty years ago. Since that time, there has
been a noted decrease, especially in English-language sacramental
theology, in treatments of the basic topics and principles-such as
the nature of the sacraments of signs, sacramental grace,
sacramental character, sacramental causality, sacramental
intention, the necessity and number of the sacraments, sacramental
matter and form, inter alia-which apply to all of the sacraments.
Rather than deconstruct the Church's tradition, as many recent
books on the sacraments do, Roger Nutt offers a vibrant
presentation of these principles as a sound foundation for a
renewed appreciation of each of the seven sacraments in the
Christian life as the divinely willed means of communion and
friendship between God and humanity. The sacraments bestow and
nourish the personal communion with Jesus Christ that is the true
source of human happiness. Recourse to the patrimony of Catholic
wisdom, especially St. Thomas Aquinas, can help to highlight the
sacraments and their significance within the plan of salvation.
This book will be of use in seminary, graduate, and undergraduate
courses. It is further offered as a source of hope to all those
seeking deeper intimacy with God amidst the confusion, alienation,
and disappointment that accompanies life in a fallen world. The
sacraments play an irreplaceable role in pursuing a Universal Call
to Holiness that is so central to Vatican II's teaching.
This book explores the political dimension of Pope Francis'
theology from a variety of perspectives and makes a unique
contribution to the ongoing historiography of his pontificate. It
defines the concept of political theology when applied to Pope
Francis' discourse and reflects on the portrayal of him as the
voice of Latin America, a great reformer and a revolutionary. The
chapters offer a thorough investigation of core texts and key
moments in Pope Francis' papacy (2013-), focusing in particular on
their relation to canon theory, liberation theology, the rise of
populism, and gender issues. As well as documenting some of the
continuities between the ideas of Pope Francis and his predecessor
Benedict XVI, the author asks what the Argentinian pontiff has
brought from Latin America and considers the Latin American
dimension to what has become known as the 'Francis effect'.
Overall, the book demonstrates how the Pope's words and actions
constitute a powerful political theology disseminated from a unique
religious and institutional position. It will be of interest to
scholars of theology, religion, and politics, particularly those
with a focus on world Catholicism, political theology, and church
history.
The study of the vocabulary of the Catholic religion may be taken
as a definition of the liberal arts. Origins of Catholic Words is a
work of reference organized like a lexicon or encyclopedia. There
is an entry for each word of importance having to do with the
Catholic Church. Anthony Lo Bello gives the etymology of the word,
describes what it means, and then adds whatever further discussion
he feels is needed; in some cases this amounts to several pages. Lo
Bello has assembled, over a number of years, lucid and wide-ranging
remarks on the etymology and history of the words that occur in the
study of the Catholic religion. A true labor of love, this
sophisticated, one-of-a-kind dictionary will delight those who take
pleasure in learning. Anyone interested in words and
language-indeed, in culture, will find something interesting on
every page. This is a book one may read and not just consult. The
author has been ecumenical in his choice of authorities. J. B.
Bury, Lord Chesterfield, Mandell Creighton, S. R. Driver, Ferdinand
Gregorovius, Dr. Johnson, Henry Charles Lea, Bishop Lightfoot,
Thomas Babington Macaulay, John Stuart Mill, Henry Hart Milman,
Leopold von Ranke, and Bertrand Russell find their places alongside
Alban Butler, Denzinger, Ignaz Doellinger the Abbe Duchesne, Adrian
Fortescue, Bishop Hefele, Cardinal Gasparri, Msgr. Ronald Knox,
Msgr. Horace K. Mann, John Henry Newman, Ludwig von Pastor, Wilfrid
Ward, William George Ward, and Evelyn Waugh. There have been many
changes in the Catholic Church since 1962, and one of the goals of
this book is to describe what will soon be missing from the
memories of all living people. The Origins of Catholic Words may,
Lo Bello hopes, make its small contribution so that the situation
not arise, which would convict John Henry Newman of error when he
wrote, "What the Catholic Church once has had, she never has lost."
*Winner of the James S. Donnelly, Sr. Prize 2022* In Ireland, 2018,
a constitutional ban that equated the life of a woman to the life
of a fertilised embryo was overturned and abortion was finally
legalised. This victory for the Irish Repeal movement set the
country alight with euphoria. But, for some, the celebrations were
short-lived - the new legislation turned out to be one of the most
conservative in Europe. People still travel overseas for abortions
and services are not yet fully commissioned in Northern Ireland.
This book traces the history of the origins of the Eighth
Amendment, which was drawn up in fear of a tide of liberal reforms
across Europe. It draws out the lessons learned from the
groundbreaking campaign in 2018, which was the culmination of a
35-year-long reproductive rights movement and an inspiring example
of modern grassroots activism. It tells the story of the 'Repeal'
campaign through the lens of the activists who are still fighting
in a movement that is only just beginning.
What Catholic social thought can teach thinkers of all faiths and
backgrounds about equitable economics Inequality is skyrocketing.
In a world of vast riches, millions of people live in extreme
poverty, barely surviving from day to day. All over the world, the
wealthy's increasing political power is biasing policy away from
the public interest toward the financial interests of the rich. At
the same time, many countries are facing financial fragility and
diminished well-being. On top of it all, a global economy driven by
fossil fuels has proven to be a collective act of self-sabotage
with the poor on the front lines. A growing chorus of economists
and politicians is demanding a new paradigm to create a global
economy for the common good. In Cathonomics, Anthony M. Annett
unites insights in economics with those from theology, philosophy,
climate science, and psychology, exposing the failures of
neoliberalism while offering us a new model rooted in the wisdom of
Catholic social teaching and classical ethical traditions. Drawing
from the work of Pope Leo XIII, Pope Francis, Thomas Aquinas, and
Aristotle, Annett applies these teachings to discuss current
economic challenges such as inequality, unemployment and
underemployment, climate change, and the roles of business and
finance. Cathonomics is an ethical and practical guide to readers
of all faiths and backgrounds seeking to create a world economy
that is more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
* Equips readers including criminal justice students and justice
system agents, as well as clergy and lay people, with knowledge
regarding sex crimes and sexual offenders so they can better
recognize potential sexual exploitation in church settings. * Ideal
as a primary or supplementary text in a criminal justice curriculum
or in religious colleges and seminaries preparing clergy and church
leaders. * Offers a unique in-depth review of the vulnerabilities
associated with church environments and sexual crimes.
Astonishingly relevant portraits of the lives of seven women mystics Known to more than a million readers as the coauthor of the classic vegetarian cookbook Laurel's Kitchen, Carol Lee Flinders looks to the hunger of the spirit in Enduring Grace. In these striking and sustaining depictions of seven remarkable women, Flinders brings to life a chorus of wisdom from the past that speaks with remarkable relevance to our contemporary spiritual quests. From Clare of Assisi in the Middle East to Thérèse of Lisieux in the late nineteenth century, Flinders's compelling and refreshingly informal portraits reveal a common foundation of conviction, courage, and serenity in the lives of these great European Catholic mystics. Their distinctly female voices enrich their writings on the experience of the inner world, the nourishing role of friendship and community in our lives, and on finding our true work. At its heart, Enduring Grace is a living testament to how we can make peace with sorrow and disappointment and bring joy and transcendence into our lives.
This volume deals with the problem of State and Church in the
Middle Ages from a new angle. It not only shows how and why the
medieval popes pursued a policy of world domination, but also
discloses the ideas by which the papal monarchs were primarily
influenced.
St. Joseph picture books. A golden treasury of the Catholic Faith.
The Stations Of The Cross.
A fully interdisciplinary exploration of Irish Studies' development
since the end of the Celtic Tiger (contributors include scholars
from literary studies, history, sports studies, performance
studies, music studies, language studies, politics, economics,
media studies, art and visual culture, gender studies, and more)
Includes essays from scholars and practitioners in Ireland, the US,
and the UK Includes several essays that consider Irish studies in
relation to ecological crisis, including the global pandemic
Includes essays from both emerging and well-established scholars
Addresses intersections between Irish studies and diverse
theoretical frameworks, including queer theory, ecocriticism,
critical race studies, feminist theory, disability studies,
postcolonial theory, and queer theory.
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