The Works of Mercy introduces readers to the seven corporal and spiritual works of mercy, then invites readers to explore mercy in their everyday lives. The third edition features more inclusive language for readers of all faith backgrounds or none, new case studies, and new material on how Pope Francis and his papacy reflect mercy.
The Works of Mercy introduces readers to the seven corporal and spiritual works of mercy, then invites readers to explore mercy in their everyday lives. The third edition features more inclusive language for readers of all faith backgrounds or none, new case studies, and new material on how Pope Francis and his papacy reflect mercy.
Sharon Callahan and Jeanette Rodriguez explore the contexts, calls, journeys, spirituality, and theology of women called to priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in this compelling and carefully crafted ethnographic work. Posing the questions of how womenpriests' stories illustrate both ecclesial challenges and spiritual renewal, the authors ......
This first-ever interdisciplinary study of the woman as prophet shows that, in these troubling times, ordinary women-especially Christian women-need to function as prophets by proclaiming, in word and deed, the indispensability of lovingly seeking the welfare of others.
Why do a third of the people raised Catholic in the United States no longer worship as Catholics? Why has the Catholic Church lost a credible teaching voice for many young people? Does the fault lie entirely with those individuals and with the secular culture? In Why the Catholic Church Must Change, Margaret Nutting Ralph first affirms that ......
This study of the parables of Jesus grasps the character and person of the Jesus of history. Readers will experience him as a flesh and blood person intimately immersed in and engaged with his world and the people of his world.
Catholic institutions of higher learning are at a crossroads: How can they remain true to their roots while recognizing that many of their administrations, faculties, and student bodies have little connection with the tradition? This book explores what constitutes the Catholic identity of Catholic colleges and universities.
Economics is imbued with individualistic values that result in an economy marked by extreme inequality that in turn restricts social mobility and further marginalizes the poor. Catholic social thought provides the moral values required to help make economics capable of building an economy that serves all, rich and poor alike.
