|
Showing 1 - 7 of
7 matches in All Departments
Whether you are a cradle Catholic, a convert, or thinking about
becoming one (perhaps you are already in the RCIA at a local
parish), you are undoubtedly bursting with questions about what it
means to be Catholic. A Catholic Handbook has the answers. The
Paschal Mystery (can you solve it?), the sacraments, grace (the
gift that keeps on giving), prayer, the monastic life, the
purgatory story, the communion of saints, the lowdown on whether
Protestants can go to heaven-in his friendly, down-to-earth style,
the sometimes humorous but unfailingly knowledgeable Fr. Graham has
the answers to these and a whole treasure trove of other questions.
This book is a "must" for the bookshelves of every Catholic (and
future Catholic).
We all have moments of grace in our lives, glimpses of God's
presence and God's mystery. The Word made flesh, God-with-us,
inspires these moments and sometimes lets us see and feel that
transformation in grace. In 100 Days Closer to Christ, Father
William C. Graham invites us to consider these moments and
experience the transforming presence of God in our lives. These
compelling essays invite you to immersion in joyful hope: dreams,
disciplines, and promises; fond embraces and quiet satisfaction;
plans and prospects; awe and wonder. The chapters consider moments
of grace through encounters that resemble lectio divina, inviting
reflections flowing from God's word or the church's life of prayer,
giving flashes of insight and meaning on a pilgrim's way. The
essays in 100 Days Closer to Christ are meant to inspire thoughtful
prayer. Whether they are seasonal or attitudinal, each seeks to
stand before Mystery in awe, wonder, praise, and thanksgiving.
Children of the Light know that human sexuality is not just about
the pleasures of the flesh, but about the witness of holy lives.
And holy lives need be neither dull nor lacking in pleasure. So we
ask not, "What and how much can I get away with and still hope to
see the face of God?" but, "How can I feel confident that my deeds
and my attitudes are in keeping with human dignity so that I can
act and walk confidently as a son or daughter of the Most High
God?" What does the Church teach? If I do not immediately
understand the wisdom of a position or teaching, shall I presume
that the Church is wrong and should change to share my opinion?
What if I find some teachings difficult-either to understand or to
put into practice? These are the questions that launch Fr. Graham's
investigations into this topic. Those who seek only a good time
will find this book out of step with that desire. Those who seek to
participate as fully as possible in what it means to be both fully
human and fully alive will be both cheered and challenged here.
THE CATHOLIC WEDDING BOOK, now in a new, revised edition of this
best seller, will take the pain out of wedding preparations, answer
all your questions and make planning your wedding easy. The
Catholic Church teaches that marriage is forever. The truth is that
no sane person would want to suffer through the preparation for a
marriage more than once. Some say that a wedding is God's way of
testing a couple to see if they're fit for marriage. In THE
CATHOLIC WEDDING BOOK you can find everything you want to know
about: * Selecting Scripture readings for your wedding * Choosing
and decorating the church * The duties of the best man and maid of
honor * Wedding ritual options * Marriages between Catholics and
other Christians * Making the best use of the rehearsal *
Organizing the wedding procession * Putting the ushers to work *
Dispensations and how to get them * How to plan your own wedding
ceremony * Getting the most out of marriage prep * Dozens of other
questions and answers... Easy reading for Catholics of all ages,
The Catholic Wedding Book provides practical advice for planning a
wedding liturgy and the text of all official forms, readings and
prayers approved by the Church-everything you need to make your
wedding joyful and meaningful. So read brides magazines for your
dress and reception, but be sure to purchase this for the real
substance of your Catholic wedding
James Joyce's famous description of the Roman Church, 'Here Comes
Everybody, ' may have presaged the developing Catholic Studies
programs in U.S. Catholic higher education. Some of these essays
were first delivered as lectures in the 'Here Comes Everybody'
series to inaugurate the establishment of the Braegelman Program of
Catholic Studies at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.
The authors gathered here begin to suggest something of the depth
and breadth of the living Catholic Intellectual Tradition. They are
leading the way in new and important discussions. These programs
are about more than Catholic institutions exploring and asserting
their identity. Surely those involved seek rigorous engagement with
the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, examining religious ideas and
ideals, and participating in the study of Catholic thought and
culture. They seek dialogue with Catholics of all mindsets, with
Christians from other denominations, believers from other faith
traditions and all who seek the truth.
James Joyce's famous description of the Roman Church, "Here Comes
Everybody," may have presaged the developing Catholic Studies
programs in U.S. Catholic higher education. Some of these essays
were first delivered as lectures in the "Here Comes Everybody"
series to inaugurate the establishment of the Braegelman Program of
Catholic Studies at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN.
The authors gathered here begin to suggest something of the depth
and breadth of the living Catholic Intellectual Tradition. They are
leading the way in new and important discussions. These programs
are about more than Catholic institutions exploring and asserting
their identity. Surely those involved seek rigorous engagement with
the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, examining religious ideas and
ideals, and participating in the study of Catholic thought and
culture. They seek dialogue with Catholics of all mindsets, with
Christians from other denominations, believers from other faith
traditions and all who seek the truth.
Sacred Adventure is an initial consideration of Christianity, God's
call, and the human response. The contributors are not catechists,
but theologians who, after St. Anselm, see theology as faith
seeking understanding. The text targets those who seek to
understand Christianity and its theology. The essays highlight the
interconnectedness and distinct features of religion as they seek
to hear and respond to God's call. The authors are well-known
theological thinkers and writers, including Cardinal Avery Dulles,
SJ, and younger emerging scholars. The book discusses issues of
faith, religion, and theology from the scripture perspectives;
Thomas's proofs of the existence of God; the early church;
liberation theology; and feminism.
|
You may like...
Morbius
Jared Leto, Matt Smith, …
DVD
R179
Discovery Miles 1 790
|