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Our finite creation means that, instead of individual "perfection," flourishing is embodied, messy, interdependent, tragic, joyful, always a work in progress--and our common calling. The divine gift of finitude means that we cannot flourish without each other.

Milo, a curious bunny, comes across a leaf that awakens a lot of concerns in him. What follows is a comparison between the life cycle of people--and bunnies--and nature according to the seasons of the year, explained from a tender conversation between mother and son. The story is accompanied by a teaching guide with activities for the classroom or as a family, and guidelines to make the little ones in the house reflect on the passage of time and the natural cycle of life and death, encouraging them to express their concerns and helping them to manage their emotions. The teaching guide, accessible through a QR code, is focused on early childhood education, with suggestions for activities to do with children. This material, which will help to get the most out of the story, is versatile and can also be used with other ages by adapting or expanding the activities. Andrea Moreno was born in Barcelona, Spain. She completed a master's degree in early childhood education at the University of Barcelona with a specific focus on diversity. Juan Carlos Varela was born in Medellín, Colombia. He studied graphic design and completed a master's degree in digital illustration. +

"The book combines recent research from neuroscience as well as the rich insights of Ignatian spirituality to produce a wealth of strategies for living abundantly and well during challenging times"--

Discipleship is a great adventure, but at times we all need to nourish or rejuvenate our spirit. The Heart of a Disciple aims to help uncover the grace that keeps us moving forward in ministry and faith, even as the fire that first burned might become faint. Reflection, discussion prompts, and prayers invite pastoral leaders, faith-sharing groups, or solitary travelers to a renewed life and spirit.Endorsements"This is much more than a book about discipleship. It attends to the disciple's life and skillfully provides us with renewal in ways I have not seen before. Restorative. Real."--Dr. Mike Carotta, author of Teaching for Discipleship"A trail guide for the spiritual life. Bob's reflections and questions invite you to prayerfully ponder life and ministry, journeying deeper into God's grace."--Katie Zeigler, coordinator of adult faith formation, Office of Religious Education, Archdiocese of Los Angeles"Bob has produced a gift for ministry leaders. It is a wonderful tool for spiritual renewal that can be used personally or with a small group."--Marilyn Santos, Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic BishopsBob McCarty, DMin, is a pastoral ministry consultant offering retreats, presentations, and training in ministry skills and assisting Catholic ministry organizations in mission assessment and strategic pastoral planning. Bob volunteers in catechetical and adult faith formation at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fulton, Maryland.+

"Using stories as an entry, and in an easy, conversational style, Jim Clarke covers a wide range of questions, dilemmas, and concerns that arise in the ordinary, everyday lives of the people of God"--

"The autobiography of Paulist Father Thomas Ryan, starting with his upbringing in Minnesota, through his time as a Salesian and ultimately as a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle, covering his years of education and ministry"--

"A concise introduction to the Catholic faith based on the Apostles Creed, the Second Vatican Council, and the challenges of a global church"--

A guidebook on how to live the Trappist charism outside a monastic enclosure.Endorsements"Michael Downey's theological depth enriches, his poetic prose inspires, his prayer pulses through these pages. Every word, each finely chiseled cameo evokes silence, sobriety, and solidarity in everything."--Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization"This slim volume offers a balm for today's frenetic and disconnected soul. An astute cultural observer, Downey shines a revealing light on the 'magnificent distractions' that can impede the spiritual life even as his poetic sensibility draws us ever more deeply into the art of living prayerfully. We are in the safe hands of a wise and perceptive spiritual master."--Richard R. Gaillardetz, Boston College"A guidebook on how to live the Trappist charism outside a monastic enclosure. It was in many ways Charles de Foucauld's own calling. Sobriety healed his soul, silence opened him to the mystery, and solidarity led him to encounter the God who calls us his brothers and sisters. As Michael Downey points out, the three are not signposts to perfection but to increasing our desire for that in which our hearts can rest."--Little Sister Kathleen of JesusDr. Michael Downey has served as professor of theology and spirituality at universities and seminaries in North America and abroad. Author or editor of more than twenty books over the course of an academic career spanning more than forty years, he has remained active in working with enclosed contemplative monks and nuns. He is recipient of three honorary doctorates and was awarded the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal by Pope John Paul II.+

This book is not only for Maronite Catholics but for all people who want to know more about one of the rich Traditions of the Catholic Church. There are many ways to be a Catholic. When people think of Catholicism, they too often think that the Tradition of Roman Catholicism is the only way that Catholics live out their faith commitment. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. There are in fact many Catholics whose spiritual, liturgical, historical, even disciplinary Traditions are closer to the Eastern Traditions of the Church and to the Eastern origins of Christianity.

Although Catherine of Siena was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1970, relatively little attention has been given to her mystical thought, particularly in the English-speaking world. The Dialogue, the famous compendium of her mature thought, is difficult to understand owing to its interruptions, repetitions, overlapping arguments, imagery and undefined terms. Thomas McDermott breaks new ground in his systematic presentation of Catherine's teachings. Drawing on the Dialogue and also on Catherine's 381 letters and prayers, he explains clearly her principal teachings in relation to spiritual development, and identifies Catherine's possible sources as well as her areas of originality. By examining Catherine's life and mystical experiences, McDermott shows how she herself grew spiritually and how her growth corresponds to her later teaching on the "three stairs" on the "bridge of Christ crucified." Finally, the author puts forward what he regards as the fundamental message of Catherine's life and teaching. Students of mysticism and spirituality will find this book a trustworthy guide through the incredibly rich mysticism of one of the 14th century's most amazing women.

"Twenty-two saints tell their own exciting story of how they found that desiring God and living for bold truth took them places they never expected to go and empowered them to do remarkable, sometimes very quirky, things"--

The Symposium for a Fundamental Theology of the Priesthood, held at the Vatican from February 17 to 19, 2022, inaugurated a new phase of theological and pastoral reflection in the context of contemporary questions regarding the ministry of priests and the priesthood of the baptized. The deepening of the relationship between the two participations--baptismal and ministerial--in the one priesthood of Christ is fundamental for renewing the mission of the Church in the spirit of openness and dialogue of the Second Vatican Council. This perspective is also pertinent for the promotion and communication of all vocations, especially that of women, whose charisms are yet to be fully recognized and integrated in their rightful place within the life of the Church. Finally, and no less important, this reflection offers synodal practice a solid theological foundation for making the participation of the faithful dynamic, which must not only correct the limitations and defects of the exercise of the ordained ministry, but also actively and permanently exercise the gifts and charisms that the Holy Spirit has poured out on all baptized people. Cardinal Marc Ouellet was born on June 8, 1944, at La Motte, Canada. He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Amos, on May 25, 1968. He studied in Rome where, in 1974 he obtained a license in philosophy at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. In 1983, he received a doctorate in dogmatic theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University with a thesis entitled "Existence as a Mission: The Theological Anthropology of Hans Urs von Balthasar." Between 1970 and 1989, he lived in Colombia, where he taught for a decade in various seminaries with the Sulpician priests. Then, from 1996 to 2002, he held the hair of sacramental theology at John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. In March 2001, he was chosen as the titular bishop of Agropoli and secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. On March 19 that same year, he was ordained a bishop by Pope John Paul II, who in 2002 appointed him metropolitan archbishop of Quebec and primate of Canada. He was created cardinal in 2003. In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him prefect of the Congregation (now Dicastery) for Bishops, and president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He was confirmed in those two positions by Pope Francis. +

"For Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, since his formation as a Jesuit and throughout his life and scientific work, the practice of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius represented the core of his spiritual life. Very early, however, he felt the need to integrate into his spirituality a new vision of an evolutionary universe presented by the modern sciences, which he came across in his scientific education, a fact that could not but also influence his vision of the Exercises. In his first writings-during the First World War, which he took part in as a stretcher-bearer-to the final ones-the very year of his death-one can find a continuous reflection of the ideas contained in the Exercises, although approached from new perspectives, according to his vision of the world through science and the presence of Christ in it. This book presents a series of texts, taken from among the works of Teilhard that illuminate the meditations of the Exercises throughout four weeks, drawing from his vision of God, Christ, and the world. A brief introduction before each text serves to relate it to the content of each of the meditations with references to the text of Saint Ignatius"--

There are not many books that empathize with people who feel lost and hopeless at the holidays and then earnestly desire to help them towards finding new hope. Too often in books about this time of year, there is an assumption that everyone at Thanksgiving and Christmas is happy, excited, and faith-filled. By writing it creatively through the lens of A Christmas Carol, whose main character is known to so many people as one who makes this spiritual journey, this book takes a unique turn.Paul E. Jarzembowski serves on staff at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington DC and has been engaged in pastoral ministry, evangelization, training, teaching, and consulting for over two decades across the United States and around the world. +

Why God? is a collection of stories and is divided into four parts: Church; Liturgy and Sacraments; Society; and Faith and Spirituality. Through these very personal and engaging stories, the author provides insights into the way God works through people and often unexpected places and events. These true stories speak of the power of God working in creation and through the unlikely individuals and places that we discover God's transforming love.Richard Leonard, SJ, is a Jesuit priest. He has degrees in arts and education, as well as a master"s degree in theology. Fr Richard did graduate studies at the London Film School and has a PhD from the University of Melbourne. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Catholic University; has been a visiting scholar within the School of Theatre, Film & Television at UCLA and a Visiting Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He directed the Australian Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting for the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference for 22 years. +

"This book provides an overview of how biblical scholars have attempted to address important issues related to the Book of Jonah"--

"A textbook designed for undergraduate courses in Women and Catholicism or Feminism and the Catholic Church, which looks at women's work, their questions and contributions to the study of theology, as well as the presence and sustained suppression of women's voices in both scripture and tradition"--

"Intended primarily as an undergraduate text, this integrative approach to Christian spirituality, introduces students to historical traditions and to recent global developments, where Christian spirituality rests on timeless themes and incorporates variations"--

This volume introduces readers to the prophets of ancient Israel by focusing on the variety of roles they played in ancient Israelite society. Starting from the basic definition of prophets as mediators between God and the community, the author explores the activities and messages of prophets in their various social, historical, political, economic, and religious contexts. The basic question always before us is: What did prophets do in ancient Israel? To answer this, Hibbard offers a close, critical analysis of the biblical literature by and about prophets. The result is an analysis of prophets as royal advisors, political pundits, religious specialists, social critics, miracle workers, poets, and scribes. J. Todd Hibbard, who holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame, is associate professor of religious studies and chair of the Department of Religious Studies, at University of Detroit Mercy.+

The Prophet: For a New Generation is a contemporary edition of the prose-poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. The original book, The Prophet, is undoubtedly Gibran's best-known work. It has been translated into over a hundred languages, making it one of the most translated books in history and one of the bestselling books of all time. The story focuses on the prophet Almustafa who has lived in the city of Orphalese for twelve years and is about to board a ship that will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition. This new and accessible edition is divided into fourteen chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, freedom, self-knowledge, friendship, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, and death. Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) poet, philosopher, and artist, was born in Lebanon. The millions of Arabic-speaking people familiar with his writings in that language consider him the genius of his age. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages. In the United States, which he made his home during the last twenty years of his life, he began to write in English. The Prophet and his other books of poetry are known and loved by many Americans who find in them an expression of the deepest impulses of the human heart and mind. His writings in both languages, which deal with such themes as love, death, nature, and a longing for the homeland, are full of lyrical outpourings and are expressive of his deeply religious and mystic nature. +

"A glossary of theological themes that appear in the letters attributed to St. Paul"--

These books focus on the sayings of Jesus.

SON OF AN UNKNOWN FATHER is a story about Martin de Porres.It opens a window on the culture of the New World in the sixteenth century and explores the spiritual growth of a black man who experienced and transcended racism from childhood to adulthood, often by bringing his pain to Jesus on the cross. It brings the reader from Martin's life as a young child, experiencing the rejection of his white father who was not in a lawful relationship with his mother, through the years spent with his father when he re-entered his life, to fifteen- year- old Martin entering the Dominican Convent in Lima as a donado, or servant, and the years spent there, healing the sick and ministering to the poor, until his death. The final section, 'Life After Death,' traces the obstacles overcome by the church in the New World in bringing a reputedly holy Dominican to beatification on October 9, 1837, and canonization on May 6, 1962. The final chapter of the book explores how St. Martin de Porres, who lived in the sixteenth century, is indeed a saint for our time.

The Gospel of Matthew, like the other Gospels, is a story. The narrative nature of Matthew's account of the life of Jesus unfolds as a plotted sequence of words and events, beginning with his birth and closing with his presence to the disciples as their risen Lord. The location of any single passage within the flow of the unfolding story is a major guide to understanding this Gospel. Matthew is best known for his account of the birth of Jesus (Matt 1--2); Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Son of Man, the Son of God (16:13-20); and the final commission of all the disciples to preach the gospel to all nations (28:16-28). But where do these famous passages appear in the story? What preceded them and what follows? The first Gospel famously highlights five major discourses, during which only Jesus speaks. How do they contribute to Matthew's story of the life of Jesus? The Shape of Matthew's Story focuses upon the temporal and geographical flow of the unfolding narrative, and the interacting roles of the protagonists within it. It traces an early Christian storyteller's single-minded presentation of God, Jesus Christ, the call to discipleship, and the Christian Church. Endorsements: "Throughout his long and productive career, Fr. Francis Moloney has published many works of serious scholarship along with books that address the general public. His ability to speak clearly and intelligently on both levels, often at the same time, is truly remarkable. The Shape of Matthew's Story is a prime example of his making academic research available to the educated laity." --John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame "In typical Moloney fashion, The Shape of Matthew's Story delivers an accessible, insightful, and lucid introduction to the first Gospel. Students and clergy alike will benefit from Moloney's careful attention to the narrative, historical, and theological concerns of the text." --Kelly Iverson, Baylor University "Employing considerable skills as narrative critic, Francis Moloney offers a compelling account of Matthew's story of the Messiah, from birth to death and beyond. With Moloney as reliable guide, Matthew's complex yet profound narrative emerges from the page, inviting the reader into a community of disciples that is taught by Jesus." --Ian Boxall, University of Oxford Francis J. Moloney, SDB, is a graduate of the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the University of Oxford. He was Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies and Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America (1999-2005). Now in semi-retirement, he is a senior professorial fellow of Catholic Theological College, within the University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia. +

"This book is a guide to ground-breaking developments in modern Catholic-Jewish relations"--

"What I so greatly appreciate in Cardinal De Kesel's most recent book, Faith and Religion in a Secular Society, is his deep commitment to Christian belief rooted necessarily in contemporary culture. He is clearly a realist about the situation of the Church today... He understands that the Church must listen to what contemporary people are saying and asking. And he knows that the Church can indeed creatively respond. Cardinal De Kesel's book is refreshingly optimistic."--from the forewordFaith and Religion in a Secular Society makes the same bet as Pope Francis that, in the face of the phenomena of secularization, religious indifference, and institutional weakening, it is not by preaching about or idealizing a bygone past that Christianity can expect to regain in Europe, because it risks isolating and separating even more than it is from a culture that no longer waits. The salvation of the Church and the safeguarding of her universal mission depend rather on its ability to facilitate a culture of encounter with all those who want to humanize the modern, pluralist, and secular society, while also asserting its freedom of expression. It is this pastoral option that Joseph De Kesel is already experimenting with in deeply secularized Belgium, which, like France, was once a land of Christianity.Cardinal Josef De Kesel is the Archbishop of Mechelen Brussels and Primate of Belgium since 2015. He was elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016. He is a member of the Roman Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life.

"Based on the poem by Saint Augustine "The Beauty of Creation Bears Witness to God," this is a story about how the author's son, Nick, sees the wonderful presence of God in nature, and how the wonder of Nick himself shines through the story of his wonder watching"--

"Designed for an adult to read to young children, Praying the Lord's Prayer with Children explains each phrase of this important prayer"--

"To walk together is the constitutive way of the Church; the figure that enables us to interpret reality with the eyes and heart of God; the condition for following the Lord Jesus and being servants of life in this wounded time." --Pope Francis "Today, making an option for synodality one's own means thinking systemically about the renewal and life of the ecclesial body, in the local churches, without limiting oneself to certain sectors or individual activities that would only make a partial change." --from the introduction Reforming the Church analyzes ministries; participatory structures; pastoral institutions; the role of the laity, especially women and couples in the Church; formation programs in seminaries and their decision-making and decision-taking models, among other topics where concrete reform is needed. The book covers six perspectives: the synodal form of church; scripture and tradition--the consensus ecclesiae; pathways to renewed ministries; co-responsibility versus clericalism; reforming structures; and the future--an ongoing synodal spirituality. Serena Noceti is an Italian lay theologian, a full professor at the Religious Sciences Institute in Florence, and a teacher at the theological faculty of central Italy. She is a founding member of the Association of Italian Women Theologians and former vice president of the Italian Theological Association.+