This biography for young readers tells of the adventurous life of the Wampanoag Indian who befriended the Pilgrims at Plymouth.
Claudia Devaux & George Bernard Wong, S.J. Bamboo Swaying in the Wind reveals the extraordinary life story of Chinese Jesuit George Bernard Wong, who was imprisoned in China for more than 25 years for his religious beliefs. It is a story of romance, joy, political intrigue, cultural revolution, historic oppression, and living hope. Readers come to know a man of profound faith …
First Seven Ecumenical Councils (325-787) Their History and Theology by Rev. Leo D. Davis, S.J. This unique work—no other work yet available in English treats this subject—illustrates the contribution of these Councils in the development and formulation of Christian beliefs. It then shows how their legacies lingered throughout the centuries to inspire—or haunt—every …
John Fialka In the 1800s, nuns moved west with the frontier, building hospitals and schools in immigrant communities. They provided aid during the Chicago fire, cared for orphans and prostitutes during the California Gold Rush, and brought professional nursing skills to field hospitals on both sides of the Civil War. In the 1900s, nuns built the nation's largest private school and hospital …
A wave of missionary fervor swept through 17th century France, powered by the desire to bring the Gospel to those who had never heard it. Traders, adventuruers and explorers saw the New World asd territory to exploit, while the Jesuits saw it as a land ripe for the Gospel message. They were ready to give up everything to proclaim the God they loved. These men faced incredibly …
For more than thirty years the Church has been torn by a conflict that revolves around the question of the Liturgy. In this instructive and practical work, Denis Crouan has two purposes in mind. On the one hand, he analyzes the weight and validity of the arguments of the different liturgical factions in the Church. On the other hand, he makes accessible to everyone the instructions and …
Peter Lynch An engaging overview of the two thousand year history of the Christian community, especially the Roman Catholic community, in its efforts to engage in pastoral care. This accessible, informative history approaches the important issue of pastoral care with a broad perspective on its many aspects: practical care for human suffering, the struggle against injustice, evangelizing the …
Meet the medical researcher (born in 129 A.D.) whose work and writings would be revered as a standard of authority by both Christian and Muslim worlds for the next 1300 years. One day some of Galen's theories of human physiology would be corrected. But the foundation of his work, a respect for the unity of the human person in body and spirit, would be handed on - as he himself had received it …
Sister Mary Celeste (History Professor at St. Xavier College, Chicago, in the 1930s-40s). Starting with the time of primitive man up through the history of the New World in America (and everything in between)—this is a great history book. With an honest Catholic perspective, this is interesting and necessary information for everyone and a book that students will look forward to reading. This …
F. A. Forbes "Bring me a book, a story, a novel - anything to pass away the time!" cried the patient. Young Ignatius had bravely borne the primitive surgery-the re-opening of his battle wound, the sawing off of part of his leg bone and the stretching of his leg in an iron machine. He had set his teeth and borne the pain without flinching. Now, however, the dreary weeks of recovery …
What are miracles? Why do miracles happen? Do miracles still happen? The subject of miraculous activity is one that has compelled believers for millennia. This book describes and recounts some of the most fascinating stories that have taken place not on the dusty pages of some centuries-old manuscript, but here and now in our own modern world. Fr. Paul Glynn, a Marist priest, takes the reader …
Imprimatur: Patrick Sheridan - Vicar General, Archdiocese of NewYork
From the pious to the practical, the reflections of the Fathers of the Church cover virtually every aspect of the Christian life. Noted author Mike Aquilina has compiled their ancient axioms into a concise collection of comments designed for busy, modern readers. Pray with the poetry of St. Gregory Nazianzen. Find clear direction in the practical advice of St. Jerome. And, let your heart turn …
A complete course in Catholicism by the well-known editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review.
Dr. Scott Hahn A remarkable series that shows how the Catholic Church is the culmination of salvation history and the fulfillment of God's covenants with His people in the Old Testament. One Holy Family: From Adam to Noah One Holy Tribe: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob One Holy Nation: Moses, Aaron, Levi One Holy Kingdom: David and Solomon One Holy Church: Jesus and the …
We Have a Pope! Benedict XVI by Matthew Bunson Matthew Bunson brings his deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic history and Faith to this biography of our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Here's your chance to learn more about this remarkable man in an easily readable, yet meticulously researched book. In these pages you'll read about his early life in Germany, his growth and …
Patrology - the Complete Four Volume Hardcover Set Volumes I-III, Johannes Quasten Volume IV, edited by Angelo di Berardino Introduction by Johannes Quasten This monumental, classic series places at the disposal of the English reading public a solid introduction to early Christian literature. It is the first work of its kind written originally in English. The first volume …
Xenophon In 404 B.C., to the sound of flutes, the Spartans had the famous Long Walls of Athens demolished. The work signaled the complete victory of the city if Lycurgus and the subordination of all Greece to the Spartan interest. Yet within four decades the pride of Sparta had been humbled, their glory was gone forever. Xenonophon lived through this stormy time; despite being himself an …
The first comprehensive history of the century that produced the greatest number of Catholic martyrs ever: it is estimated that more than one million people died for their faith in "the century of progress." From Edith Stein to Oscar Romero, from the Calvary of Romania to the Chinese carnage-the stories told in this book (organized by geographic area) paint a challenging picture of what it …
This book will ship in August 2004. Order now to the get the book at the pre-order price. The riveting tale of the clash of two powerful institutions - Notre Dame and the Ku Klux Klan-that changed both institutions - and America - forever. In 1924, students of the University of Notre Dame and members of the Ku Klux Klan faced off in a violent confrontation in South Bend, Indiana. This shocking …
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