Fr. John F. Harvey, O.S.F.S. Harvey discusses the teachings of the Church on homosexuality, outlines theories about the origins of homosexuality, and evaluates the views of dissenting theologians.

Drawing on his years of experience as a Catholic writer, Philip Trower offers a long view of how the Church has arrived in its present situation. Wheareas many analyses take the Second Vatican Council as their starting point, Trower turns his gaze back towards the previous centuries, searching out the roots of modern conflicts over authority within the Church, the nature of Scripture, the …

The American Catholic Voter - 200 Years Of Political Impact George J. Marlin From the earliest days in the New World through the presidential election of 2000, the influence of Catholics on American politics has followed a peculiar arc. In Colonial America, Catholics were often denied participation in the process; but in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Catholic bloc was recognized as a swing …

Ronald J. Rychlak Foreward by Michael Novak A relentless band of propagandists has convinced much of the world that Pope Pius XII and the Catholic Church, in the face of the great moral crisis of the twentieth century, were little more than Nazi lapdogs. The myth of "Hitler’s pope," however, is grounded not in the facts of history but in the ideological agenda of Pius’s detractors. Given …

Who are they? What drives them? How will their faith change their lives - and yours? Saving sex for marriage. Attending the Latin Mass. Witnessing to others about Christ. Baby boomers largely rejected these trappings of traditional Christianity - so why are their children embracing them with such fervor? Author Colleen Carroll taps into the restless hearts of America's Gen-X believers, …

Fr. Jonathan Robinson Many in the Church have accepted modernity in their effort to speak to the modern world, and not nearly enough attention has been given to trying to disentangle the complex of ideas and half-formulated convictions that constitute this mind-set which is in fact contrary to Christianity. The first aim of this book is to examine the origins and present day influence of …

What place does Christ have in our modern society? Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, posed that question in a series of Advent and Lent  meditations presented to Pope Benedict XVI. In Remember Jesus Christ , which is based on these meditations, he explains that in order to bring people to Christ today, the Church needs to proclaim, as simply and succintly as …

Joseph Becker, S.J. In the decade following the Second Vatican Council--roughly 1965-1975--the Jesuit order underwent an internal transformation probably greater than any it had experienced in its previous 400 years. The Re-Formed Jesuits provides a detailed history of this Jesuit experience in the United States. This history has significance beyond itself on at least three levels. First, …

In an examination of contemporary American culture--from literature to popular music--concerned with the restoration of Classical traditions, this work is comprised of a series of essays concerned with the still healthy vitality of America's Classical and Christian traditions, the errors of the current powers that be, and the way to cultural and political restoration. "Whether discussing the …

G.K. Chesterton The first of two volumes devoted to Chesterton's political, sociological, and economic writings. sewn softcover

G.K. Chesterton The first of two volumes devoted to Chesterton's political, sociological, and economic writings. Sewn Hardcover

From the Introduction Christianity inhabits a strange space in American life. It is by far the predominant religion in the most religious country in the industrialized world, with more than 90 percent of its citizens professing belief in God and a large majority claiming allegiance to a Christian denomination or sect. Yet Christians are regularly targeted for ridicule and vilification by a …

Here's a review from Michael Dubruiel, bestselling Catholic author and Amy Welborn's husband: Tired of hearing what's wrong with the Church or listening the doomsayers predictions of a bleak future? In The Tide is Turning Toward Catholicism you will find an accurate account of what really is going on in the Catholic Church--and it is good news. Author of the highly informative The Catholic …

G.K. Chesterton Introduction by Michael Novak and John P. McCarthy The second volume devoted to Chesterton's political, sociological and economic writings. Throughout his life Chesterton struggled against scepticism and selfishness and defended the interests of the common man. Chesterton defended democratic principles, individual freedom, property holders and small businessmen in his work The …

Lay Ministers and Their Spiritual Pratices James Davidson, Thomas Walters, Bede Cisco, O.S.B., Katherine Meyer, Charles Zech While lay ministers have quickly become an integral part of the day-to-day functioning of the Catholic Church in the United States, little has been written about their spiritual practices ... until now. Here is a glimpse into the professional and spiritual lives of …

As Catholics in the modern world, we have certain responsibilities to our nation, our families and ourselves. What duties we owe can be a matter of considerable debate. Popular culture tells us that we shouldn't speak about religion and politics in the public arena. But what is our authentic role as Catholics in today's world? Bishop Olmsted explains what is appropriate in today's secular …

In our secular and "pluralistic" society, can—or should—there exist a culture which is specifically Catholic? Should the Catholic faith be a purely interior set of convictions? Thomas Storck, in this brief but provocative study, holds that Catholic truth must be incarnated in our mores, manners, and customs if we are to experience the fullness of Catholic faith.

Muhammad: a frank look at his influential (and violent) life and teachings In The Truth about Muhammad , New York Times bestselling author and Islam expert Robert Spencer offers an honest and telling portrait of the founder of Islam—perhaps the first such portrait in half a century—unbounded by fear and political correctness, unflinching, and willing to face the hard facts about Muhammad’s …

Peter Hodgson The noted Oxford physicist Peter Hodgson, a devout Catholic, here offers a marvelous compendium for Christians who seek to know how faith relates to the discoveries of modern science. Hodgson has at his fingertips the insights of the Church’s theological giants, which he combines with a thorough knowledge of the philosophy of science. Hodgson provides the latest information on …

Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. Healing the Culture presents the most comprehensive philosophy of the pro-life movement in print today. This book changes the discussion on abortion and euthanasia by linking these issues with the philosophical underpinnings of our culture and the principles and values through which we live. More than an explanation of the life issues, this book presents a course …