This collection of essays explores convergences and divergences between process thought and Roman Catholicism with the goal of identifying reasons for why process philosophy and theology has not had the same impact in Roman Catholic circles as in Protestantism, and of constructively navigating avenues of promising engagement between Process thought and Roman Catholicism. In creatively considering the Roman Catholic tradition from the vantage point of Process thought, different theoretical perspectives are brought to bear on Catholic characteristics of historical theology, fundamental theology, systematic theology, moral theology, social justice, and theology of religions. While the contributors draw upon a broad range of resources from the disciplines of the physical and social sciences, philosophy, and ethics from a process perspective, the primary methodology employed is theological reflection.

When John Becker's Pattern and Loom was posthumously published in 1987, the work was hailed as an important work that revealed much new knowledge on the development of weaving techniques across the centuries from China through to Europe. The key to the book's almost forensic investigation of its subject was the author himself, a Danish damask weaver with a lifetime's practical experience in his craft and an intimate knowledge of weaving techniques that allowed him to decipher, experiment and interpret original techniques from small remnants of surviving material. Long out of print, the work has been tidied and reset by Becker's collaborator on the original work, the sinologist Don Wagner.

What they have to say about Cold Comfort: Another masterpiece from Father Becker that explores the Catholic positions on abortion and homosexuality while presenting us with a thrilling search for the elusive murderer of Senator Gene Wainwright's wife. It is solidly pro-life and a joy to read.Daniel EisenbacherHusband and father The Mohr "twins" keep you coming back for more and more.Donna Jeanne McGaheyEducator In this volume, Father Becker teaches me, as he has for more than two decades: I must never stop learning, and I move toward wisdom and grace in part by thinking, and caring, and conversing, about what matters.and by inviting everyone to do likewise.Dan SophyAttorney and former student A second delicious bite (after Father, Forgive Them) of life and politics in a Jesuit college preparatory served up by Fr. Luke Wolfe, an aging Jesuit priest dabbling serendipitously in murder detective work with the assistance of as lively a bunch of youngsters as the gaggle of thieves and pickpockets apprenticing themselves to Dickens' villains in Oliver Twist.Becky Boudway Author of Treasure in the Dust Cold Comfort keeps the readers on the edge of their seats from the beginning when Fr. Luke makes a frightening discovery while on a forage for a midnight snack until the exciting, surprise ending. A real page turner, Cold Comfort''s intriguing mystery is made even more enjoyable by unique characters, clever humor and Fr. Luke''s wisdom. Definitely a must read Sue WidemarkAuthor/independent medical researcher