Liturgical language has two seemingly opposing qualities: it is metaphoric, and it seeks to be inclusive. Gail Ramshaw discusses how our changing language might meet these criteria. What must change, and what must remain the same? Zobraziť viac
This is a theological and pastoral commentary on the history and reform of the rites of initiation, particularly the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Zobraziť viac
This book traces the development of the idea of a papacy as center of teaching and jurisdiction from its earliest Roman beginnings, through centuries of development, the great papal schism and the struggles over conciliarism and Gallicansim. Zobraziť viac
In each station of this Way of the Cross, a particular character in a dramatic monologue responds to the question "Were you there" with Jesus on the road to Calvary. In the concluding prayer of each station, the individual or group responds... Zobraziť viac
The fifty-six essays in this book present cultural reflections on the gospel assigned for each Sunday in Cycle A of the Roman Lectionary. Each essay highlights aspects of the first-century, Eastern Mediterranean, cultural world in which Jesus lived and... Zobraziť viac
A source-book of theological and historical passages from the Christian writings of the Post-Nicene and Constantinopolitan eras through St. Jerome. Taken together, these three volumes represent a basic English-language reference book of patristic works... Zobraziť viac
These three colorful books offer gripping stories of how God shows his mercy and accomplishes his will through human actions. Jonah is a reluctant prophet who must be swallowed by a big fish before he delivers his message to Israel's ancient enemies at... Zobraziť viac
Taken together, these three volumes represent a basic English-language reference book of patristic works. Volume 1 ends circa 382. Zobraziť viac
