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- A beautifully produced book of meditations and
prayers to mark the beatification of Cardinal Newman
- Selections from Newman’s private spiritual writings
- Edited and Introduced by the world’s foremost
Newman scholar
These meditations and devotions have been selected by Ian Ker from the collection gathered together and published after Newman’s death by his secretary and friend William Neville of the Birmingham Oratory.
Often surprisingly simple and direct, they combine the
traditional language of Catholic devotion with Newman’s own distinct voice. The bulk of the material is made up of meditations on Christian doctrine, with a selection of his devotions to Mary. Also included is his profound but delightful ‘A Short Road to Perfection’, which expresses vividly Newman’s guiding conviction that we have no more to do to love and obey God than to perform our ordinary duties well.
Price: £10.99 Pages: 120 ISBN: 9780232528015 Extent: 120 H
As religious believers feel themselves more threatened
by the modern world, they increasingly often turn to
fundamentalism. The fundamentalist argues that attempts to engage with contemporary culture will only end in the watering down of the Christian message to suit the passing whims of the age. In Fidelity without Fundamentalism Gerard J. Hughes shows that in
fact being a truly faithful Christian involves avoiding
fundamentalism; to be faithful is to express our faith in a way that respects contemporary knowledge.
· Essential reading for any leader wishing to refresh their ministry
Many in church leadership roles know the truth of Bonhoeffer’s words, but there seem to be obstacles and barriers that get in the way of that sort of
quality of listening. We seem to live with the illusion that speaking and doing are more important than listening. In the face of all the many challenges for
the church the temptation is for more strategies for success, more pressure to turn things around. Listening – in whatever form – easily gets marginalized.
Here, Chris Edmonson outlines why listening is so essential to good leadership. He looks at the barriers to good communication, at the importance of silence and stillness, and the challenges of listening to those
from whom we differ. He emphasizes the essential elements of discernment and prophecy, looking closely at what those terms really mean, and offers some practical ways forward for leaders wishing to create a more listening culture in their church communities.
· Mackillop’s Canonisation by the Pope is imminent
. Australia’s first saint
. Founder of the order Sisters of St. Joseph
Many books have been written about MacKillop’s remarkable life. In The Ground of Her Loving Margaret Paton delves more deeply into what inspired this great Australian, and her devotion to children and to the poor. She describes the articulate intelligence which
enabled her to stand her ground against bishops, and her generosity of spirit which led her to forgive everyone who had wronged her. It is moving to read
the loving advice she gave to the sisters, to recognise her lack of self importance, and her openness to whatever was to be.
Paton draws out links with the spirituality of Ignatius of Loyola, Simone Weil and Evelyn Underhill, who wrote, as Mary MacKillop did, about the adorable will of God. She also draws interesting comparisons between MacKillop and Sr. Helen Prejean, with whom Mary MacKillop courageously shared a willingness to be with prisoners facing the death penalty.
Here we find our true selves. We discover an ancient way of finding God that has almost become lost.
Slowly, we realise that we are in union with the
source of life and love itself. Our whole life changes.
Our goal now is to take God's love to others in our
everyday lives.
In this volume, popular author and Anglican bishop Stephen Cottrell introduces the Book of Genesis, and explains what sets it apart from all other epic creation narratives.
Each volume in this essential new series contains the text of the selected book, from the New Jerusalem Bible, one of the most respected and readable modern English translations. Over time, this will build up into an outstanding collection of books – a contemporary perspective on what the Bible means to us today, and a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Bible reading.
In this volume, popular author, speaker and Benedictine nun Joan Chittister introduces the Books of Ruth and Judith, and explains how they helped her to understand her calling as a woman in God’s great plan.
Each volume in this essential new series contains the text of the selectedbook, from the New Jerusalem Bible, one of the most respected and readable modern English translations. Over time, this will build up into an outstanding collection of books – a contemporary perspective on what the Bible means to us today, and a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Bible reading.
In this volume, popular writer and broadcaster Robert Beckford introduces the apocalyptic Book of Revelation, and explains how he sees it as a revolutionary message for liberation and environmental movements today.
Each volume in this essential new series contains the text of the selected book, from the New Jerusalem Bible, one of the most respected and readable modern English translations. Over time, this will build up into an outstanding collection of books – a contemporary perspective on what the Bible means to us today, and a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Bible reading.
In this volume, popular Celtic spirituality writer David Adam introduces the Book of Psalms, and explains how the poetry and songs therein have helped him express his faith throughout his life.
Each volume in this essential new series contains the text of the selected book, from the New Jerusalem Bible, one of the most respected and readable modern English translations. Over time, this will build up into an outstanding collection of books – a contemporary perspective on what the Bible means to us today, and a wonderful way to rediscover the joy of Bible reading.
On the back cover of The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ is printed in large capital letters, THIS IS A STORY.
Philip Pullman’s re-telling of the story of Jesus of Nazareth is certainly an impressive achievement. ‘Time and again,’ says Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, ‘when Pullman offers his version of a familiar biblical saying or narrative, he achieves a pitch-perfect rendering in modern idiom, carrying something of the shock and compelling attraction of the original gospel text.’
Pullman is clear that what Christians tell us about Jesus is just a story too. The life and teaching of a simple, inspiring, tragic Jewish rabbi was intentionally distorted and embellished, creating a self-serving religious institution with a bloated hierarchy of bishops and priests.
In Philip Pullman’s Jesus the leading biblical scholar and theologian, Gerald O’Collins, looks calmly at the evidence. Can we know the truth about Jesus? Did the first followers of Jesus simply make up the story of his rising from the dead? Did Jesus claim a personal authority that put him on a par with the God? As he faced death and celebrated a final meal with his dearest friends, what did he mean by his words and actions?
With The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ Philip Pullman issues a serious challenge to the reader to look again at the Gospels,and ask whether or not it is reasonable to believe what the New Testament and the Church teach about the founder of Christianity. In Philip Pullman’s Jesus Gerald O’Collins takes up that challenge with authority, passion and flair.
In this series of reflections that takes us through the liturgical year, Michael Northcott explores themes of ecology, ethics and economics. He speaks on the matters that affect us all, and that indeed find expression in newspapers and many other forms of media, but seeks to hold true also to Barth’s injunction that a preacher’s primary role is to hear and study the Word of God.
Northcott’s incisive words bring into clear focus the role of preaching as public theology, a political and prophetic task that can challenge received opinions and dominant modes of operating. Cuttle Fish, Clones and Cluster Bombs is an inspiring and encouraging read for anyone seeking a real engagement with the divine Word in our contemporary world.