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Now revised, this is a guide filled with practical, straightforward advice, examples, and suggestions on how a confessor might celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation more effectively with his parishioners.

During the special Pauline Jubilee Year, Pope Benedict XVI used his Wednesday audiences as an opportunity to meet one of the most influential persons in the history of Christianity, Saint Paul. Meeting Saint Paul is the complete collection of these twenty-one papal reflections.

A ministry resource comprising twenty essays by experts on the theological, psychological, and personal dimensions of loss, dying, and death.

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). +

Meditations using ordinary language and every day experience to assist young people in developing a pattern of prayer, reflection, and daily meditation.

Tells the remarkable story of the transformation of the Latin American church on every level, from professional theologians to the individual in the remotest Latin American village.

This book provides an introductory survey of various bioethical issues facing society from beginning of life issues to end of life issues, and several issues in between.

This book surveys some of the scholarship on the letter of James from the past 30 years, covering questions of authorship and audience, structure and rhetoric, themes, and relationship to some of the sayings attributed to Jesus.

Although many books have been written on Ignatian pirituality, most focus on highly specific and scholarly details, rendering them too academic and specialized for the average reader. This book remedies this problem by compiling a more general guide to the basic aspects of Ignatian spirituality. Addressing everything from the life of St. Ignatius Loyola to his Spiritual Exercises to dealing with contemporary world issues in a Jesuit spirit, it offers a comprehensive yet conversational approach to Ignatian spirituality. Whether studying or teaching at a Jesuit school, seeking spiritual direction on a retreat, discerning a possible vocation to the Society of Jesus, or simply seeking more exposure to Ignatian spirituality, this book is an invaluable guide. +

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which are texts not discovered in the Dead Sea itself, but in caves and holes along the northwest shore of the Dead Sea between 1947 and 1963, has had an enormous impact on human intellectual life, in particular the fields of biblical studies and archaeology. The Dead Sea Scrolls have influenced not only the study of the Old Testament or the Hebrew Scriptures, but also the history of Judaism in Judea, the study of the ancient languages of Aramaic and Hebrew, and the interpretation of many New Testament writings. Since 1957, Joseph Fitzmyer has done considerable study and research on the Dead Sea Scrolls along with having published extensively on this topic. The result is informative, interesting, and insightful reading that will appeal expecially to students of the Bible and those interested in ancient archaeology. Highlights: - Succinct description of the Dead Sea Scrolls along with their significance and importance both for biblical studies and ancient archaeology. - Author's expertise. He has done extensive research, study, and scholarly writing on the Dead Sea Scrolls since 1957. - Helpful reading resource for students of the Bible and those interested in history and ancient archaeology. - Accompanying photos and illustrations that complement the presentation. +

A straightforward and accessible book that discusses the key issues surrounding Catholics in today's confusing world.

Describes the transformation of mind and heart that is required for a new way of life on our planet, offering a holistic Christian spirituality that is both Earth-centered and justice-oriented.

An experienced and respected teacher of homiletics offers seven practical steps (and attendant missteps to avoid) for all preachers who seek to improve their homiletic style and content.