From the perspective of the Emmaus narrative in Luke 24, this study is a literary critical analysis of Jesus' table fellowship as an expression of the eschatological kingdom. The first time Jesus is recognized by faith as the crucified and now risen... Zobraziť viac
"Extreme unction" and "last rites" are no longer a part of the Church's ministry to the sick and dying, according to Father Charles Gusmer. Today, communal celebration frames sacramental experience. In the rites for the sick and dying, this... Zobraziť viac
Taking the Rule's balance of prayer, conversion of life, commitment, study, work relationships, and solitude, this practical spiritual guide explores the Rule's application for ordinary people living outside a monastery. A bestseller! Zobraziť viac
For some thirty years Eric Dean, as a layman, husband, parent, Presbyterian minister, Lafollette Professor of Humanities at Wabash College, and as an ecumenical oblate of a Benedictine abbey has reflected on and put into practice the Rule of St.... Zobraziť viac
The United States bishops' document Co-Workers in theVineyard of the Lord is a vital resource for the ongoingdevelopment of lay ecclesial ministry. Building upon Co-Workersand affirming the recent renewal of the laity and the flowering of layministries... Zobraziť viac
What does the paschal mystery mean in the context of the rite - past and present - and in Christian life and death?Students of the liturgy and preachers will find in these pages a thoughtful examination of the mystery of Easter. Father Cantalamessa,... Zobraziť viac
Kathleen M. O'Connor exposes the spiritualities, implicit or explicit, of the wisdom books of the Old Testament. An additional goal is to explore the vast and frequently overlooked resource that wisdom literature provides for contemporary believers. Zobraziť viac
Taking the statement of Lumen Gentium that participation in the Eucharistic celebration is "the source and summit of the Christian life" as a theme, Adolf Adam explains the historical development of the Mass, the structure and the parts of the Mass,... Zobraziť viac
Crockett traces the evolution of Eucharistic traditions and compares them to our celebrations today. Zobraziť viac
