The vitality of the pastoral phenomenon of Opus Dei required provisional solutions to bridge the canonical gap. Saint Josemaria covered the gap through several delicate, very well-studied, canonical steps in order to be able to enjoy the least inconvenient canonical framework at each historical moment of the growing institution. The aim of this book is to make a brief historical presentation …
Did you know that the origins of Groundhog Day stem from a Catholic tradition? Or that the common pretzel was once a Lenten reward for the pious? Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly …
This book is intended for those who are taking the first steps in the knowledge of canon law and, above all, to those who are starting to specialize in it through study and research. This book covers two subject groups: the first subject is about the law of the People of God or the juridical dimension of the Church, and the second, about gnoseology and methodology. The first one answers the …
This classic work by Fr. Goffine is finally available again! The perfect book for family reading and an heirloom to last generations. A superb overview of the Church Year. Part I: texts and commentaries for the Epistles, Gospels, and most other Mass prayers (e.g., Introit, Collect, Gradual, etc.) for every Sunday and Holy Day of the liturgical year. Part II: The Saints - Epistles and Gospels. …
It is a great honour for the Gratianus Series to publish the classic book of Professor Javier Hervada on Natural Law. While in many quarters Natural Law had become a bad word, not to be pronounced, and many years ago some pretended that this foundational branch of the legal system was dead, the intellectual reality is very different. If the contribution of Natural Law is not considered, …
The Liber Pontificalis is an invaluable historical document, cataloging the names and dates of the first 65 Pontiffs of Rome beginning with St. Peter himself. Though of unknown authorship, its antiquity is well established. Modern scholarship has determined that the Liber was probably first compiled in the 6th century AD and continued piecemeal thereafter. This English edition, originally …
In the last fifty to sixty years the study of the history of canon law has experienced a remarkable renaissance. Stefan Kuttner and Alfons Stickler, to name but two of the foremost scholars in the discipline, laid the foundations for what is now clearly recognized as an integral part of a full understanding of our cultural legal heritage. "I thank Professor Ferme for having the desire to …
By Herbert McCabe With a foreword by Timothy Radcliffe, OP Exploring the Catholic Faith guides readers through Catholicism in a conversational, clear, and understandable way. Perfect for RCIA students, people curious about Catholicism, and Catholics looking for a quick refresher or a reintroduction to the Catholic faith. In this inviting book, Herbert McCabe delves into the central doctrines …
This book is a valuable reference book for the Apostolic Journey to the U.S. in 2008. Pope Benedict XVi's visit to the United Sattes was met with great enthusiasm, hope, and joy, and is sure to inspire Catholics for years to come. Now, in commemoration of this significant event, this book gathers together in one volume the complete set of Pope Benedict's addresses, speeches, and homilies …
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