Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, United States, Kansas City, 1999
ISBN 10: 1580510655 ISBN 13: 9781580510653
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Straightforward and full of wisdom, A Faith You Can Live With lays bare the central aspects of the Christian faith. From Jesus Beatitudes to the Apostles Creed, this is a guidebook for anyone who wants to integrate the basics of the faith into their daily life. This second book of the Come & See Series sheds light on the Creed, the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, the Our Father, the Beatitudes, and the Corporal Works of Mercy. A Faith You Can Live With is unique and inviting, building a practical foundation for an authentic, lived spirituality. The basics are covered in plain and simple language-perfectly suited for RCIA, adult education groups, retreat centers, returning Catholics, and anyone who is looking for a sound and usable guide that will both inform and renew. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, United States, Kansas City, 1997
ISBN 10: 1556128630 ISBN 13: 9781556128639
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Baugh traces the development of the Jesus-film and through critical film and theological analysis show us the limitations of this genre. Baugh analyzes several important and often prize-winning films showing how each film-maker has created a valid and often complex and challenging metaphor of the Christ-event. He questions many of the traditional approaches to religious film, and offers a new approach and new criteria for the appreciation and judgment of these films. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1996
ISBN 10: 1556121997 ISBN 13: 9781556121999
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. To find out more about Rowman & Littlefield titles please visit us at To find out more about Rowman & Littlefield titles please visit us at Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, United States, Kansas City, 2000
ISBN 10: 1580510809 ISBN 13: 9781580510806
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Growing into God is a personal and poignant new collection of poetry. Tapping into the deep spiritual life inside all of us, and drawing upon her growing understanding of God in our insecure and fast-moving world, Gateley travels the spiritual path from disillusionment to faith, despair to joy. Gateleys poetry is passionate, authentic, and immediate. Speaking to the spiritual malaise of our times, she calls and challenges us to new possibilities by recognizing and responding to our deepest hungers. This beautiful new collection of poetry will renew and affirm you on your spiritual quest. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512151 ISBN 13: 9781580512152
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A longtime leader among liberal Catholics lays out a practical program for democratizing and opening up the Church from the local parish and diocese level up, drawing on the unrealized potential of models and reforms through history. As background he especially focuses on the Enlightenment reform movement in 19th-century Germany that presaged the reforms proposed by Vatican Council II, many of which are still unfulfilled or even reversed. He also discusses the remarkably democratic and lay-involving practices of the Catholic Church in early America. He concludes with a draft constitution for parishes and dioceses to adapt. A longtime leader among liberal Catholics lays out a practical program for democratizing and opening up the Church from the local parish and diocese level up, drawing on the unrealized potential of models and reforms through history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1991
ISBN 10: 1556124082 ISBN 13: 9781556124082
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Inclusive language is a concern that resonates deeply with the sense of conversion and welcome to a community that is inclusive. This treatment is sensitive, respectful and is sure to raise consciousness. Inclusive language is a concern that resonates deeply with the sense of conversion and welcome to a community that is inclusive. This treatment is sensitive, respectful and is sure to raise consciousness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, United States, Kansas City, 1991
ISBN 10: 1556124546 ISBN 13: 9781556124549
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2005
ISBN 10: 1580511465 ISBN 13: 9781580511469
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Drawing from the folklore and scripture of other cultures, as well as her own monastic tradition, Sister Joan Chittister develops a spirituality that understands what it means to be human and the importance of seeing others for what they truly aresacred. Centered around twelve questionsfrom "What does it mean to be enlightened?" to "How is caring for the earth spiritual?"Becoming Fully Human reveals that no matter our color, economic or social status, or religion, we are all dealing with the same human desires, fears, needs, feelings and hopes. Coming to see the heart of the other allows us to see our own, which in turn leads us to live lives dedicated to respect, holiness, balance, and peace. Drawing from the culture and scripture of other cultures, as well as her own monastic tradition, sister Joan Chittister develops a spirituality that understands what it means to be human and the importance of seeing others for what they truly are, sacred. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, United States, Kansas City, 1996
ISBN 10: 1556123736 ISBN 13: 9781556123733
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512216 ISBN 13: 9781580512213
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The Resurrection is the central mystery of believing Christians. Through scriptural exegesis, cutting-edge scholarship, storytelling, and insightful interpretation, And Morning Came reveals that the Resurrection is not a single event but an ongoing experience of God's grace and power in our daily lives. In this masterful exploration through the Scriptures of the Resurrection, Megan McKenna helps us know each of the Gospel writers, understand the world they lived in, grasp the unique aspects of their Resurrection accounts, and see the connections these accounts have to our lives. Like Matthew, Mark, Luke and Johnwho wrote their accounts after the life, death and resurrection of Jesus has been experienced and the gift of the Spirit has come to guide the followers of Jesuswe are called to be inspired by this same Spirit and to both see and make real the incarnate God at work in the world from the moment of creation. In a world suffering from war, terror, fear, and economic hardship, this book is welcomed because it is, as McKenna states, "about living, about dying, about rising, about beginnings and endings and how to live resurrection now . . ." A profound book about hope from one of the most popular Christian writers of our time, And Morning Came is an adventure that appeals to the intellect, the heart, and the soul. Ecumenical in scope, it is a call to discover who we really are in light of God's eternal love and to live our lives to the fullest. Reflects on the central mystery of faith how new life springs from death. An exploration through the Resurrection Scriptures, this book helps us know the Gospel writers, grasp unique aspects of their Resurrection accounts, and see the connections their stories have to our own experience of Christ's incarnation, passion, death, and resurrection. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1993
ISBN 10: 1556125747 ISBN 13: 9781556125744
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. In this concise study, John Perry enables the reader to see that the Transfiguration story does not recount an actual event, but was created to teach an important "symbolic" lesson abou thte Risen Jesus. To that end, he explains: (1) the conflict within the early church that called the story into being; (2) the nature ofmidrash and the role that it played in the formation of the story. Perry then considers why Mark, the writer of the first Gospel, decided to modify the Transfiguration story known to him and use it in his Gospel. Finally, answers are provided for 12 questiosn frequently prompted by contemporary readings of this story. These answers shed considerable light on the way the early church went about the task of preserving and interpreting the sacred history of Jesus. In this concise study, John Perry enables the reader to see that the Transfiguration story does not recount an actual event, but was created to teach an important 'symbolic' lesson abou thte Risen Jesus. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512208 ISBN 13: 9781580512206
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The Great Mysteries responds with passion and skill to the growing concerns of spiritual seekers and teachers of the Catholic faith. In radical, refreshing fashion, Greeley explores 12 essential questions of faith and grounds them in human experience. With the skill of a master storyteller and the passion of a deep believer, Greeley contemplates questions at the heart of human lifeis there any purpose in my life? Are there any grounds for hope? Why is there evil in the world?and reveals how the symbols, rituals, teachings and mysteries of Catholicism both shape and respond to these profound uncertainties. The Great Mysteries responds with passion and skill to the growing concerns of spiritual seekers and teachers of the Catholic faith. In radical, refreshing fashion, Greeley explores 12 essential questions of faith and grounds them in human experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1988
ISBN 10: 1556122381 ISBN 13: 9781556122385
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Continuing the Journey offers practical plans for dealing effectively with changes in a parish. Continuing the Journey offers practical plans for dealing effectively with changes in a parish. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1990
ISBN 10: 1556122594 ISBN 13: 9781556122590
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A Pilgrim's Jounral is a spiritual travelogue in which the author tells us much about the union between Christian faith and living in the word, the union between grace and nature. This book helps us to understand that the story of each of us is a journey in faith. A Pilgrim's Jounral is a spiritual travelogue in which the author tells us much about the union between Christian faith and living in the word, the union between grace and nature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1990
ISBN 10: 1556123663 ISBN 13: 9781556123665
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Staffing Tomorrow's Parishes presents the results of the October 1989 IPL symposium, "Parish Leadership in the Light of the Diminishing Number of Priests". Staffing Tomorrow's Parishes presents the results of the October 1989 IPL symposium, "Parish Leadership in the Light of the Diminishing Number of Priests". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512186 ISBN 13: 9781580512183
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The result of four decades of research, Jesus Was a Feminist compellingly presents the case that Jesus treated women equally with men, and he boldly broke the customs of his day to involve them in his work. Renowned scholar and leader among liberal Catholics Leonard Swidler examines all gospel texts involving women, asserts that women were involved in the writing of two of the gospels, and outlines the importance of women in Jesus' ministry and the creation and development of the early church. He shows how Jesus was a feminist and modern Christians should be too. Click here for the Detailed Table of Contents (pdf) A comprehensive case for the feminist interpretation of Jesus and Christianity. This work analyzes the role of women in each of the Gospels, asserts that women were involved in the writing of 2 of the gospels, and outlines the ways in which modern Christianity would not exist without strong women in the church. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2011
ISBN 10: 1580512283 ISBN 13: 9781580512282
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. A History of the Popes tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western worldthe papacy. From its origins in Saint Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI today, the popes have been key players in virtually all of the great dramas of the western world in the last two thousand years. Acclaimed church historian John W. O'Malley's engaging narrative examines the 265 individuals who have claimed to be Peter's successors. Rather than describe each pope one by one, the book focuses on the popes that shaped pivotal moments in both church and world history. The author does not shy away from controversies in the church, and includes legends like Pope Joan and a comprehensive list of popes and antipopes to help readers get a full picture of the papacy.This simultaneously reverent yet critical book will appeal to readers interested in both religion and history as it chronicles the saints and sinners who have led the Roman Catholic Church over the past 2000 years. The author draws from his popular audio CD lecture series on the topic, 2,000 Years of Papal History, available through Now You Know Media . Tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western world-the papacy. From its origins in Saint Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI today, the popes have been key players in virtually all of the great dramas of the western world in the last two thousand years. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512224 ISBN 13: 9781580512220
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Another World explores day to day life in a small Trappist monastery tucked away in the Ozark foothills. Interweaving memoir with conversations with the monks, observations of community life, and relationships with other visitors, Claassen provides a window into contemporary monastic life. Each chapter describes a day in the monastery. The reading experience is like spending time away from the world in a real community that is very human and gently inspiring. Eighteen black & white photos by the author further evoke the experience. Another World explores day to day life in a small Trappist monastery tucked away in the Ozark foothills. Interweaving memoir with conversations with the monks, observations of community life, and relationships with other visitors, Claassen provides a window into contemporary monastic life. Each chapter describes a day in the monastery. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2006
ISBN 10: 1580512046 ISBN 13: 9781580512046
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Epiphanies & Elegies is a collection of delightful, accessible poems shot through with wonder, humor, faith, and Irish Catholic heritage. Brian Doyle has injected each piece with perception, insight, and compassion. These spiritual works contain the voice of a father, a husband, a man openly in love with his family, and proud of his heritage. Doyle illuminates seemingly ordinary, everyday events in poems that will immediately touch with the reader with their truth. These warm and insightful pieces are sometimes funny, sometimes poignant takes on the small wonders and inevitable tragedies of life. This book is a delightful addition to the world of spiritual and inspirational writing. Presents a collection of poems shot through with wonder, humor, faith, and Irish Catholic heritage. This book illuminates the events in poems. It takes on the small wonders and inevitable tragedies of life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512119 ISBN 13: 9781580512114
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. In Intimate Spirituality: The Catholic Way of Love and Sex, Gordon J. Hilsman presents sexual loving as integral to rather than separate from most peoples spiritual lives. His coalescing of intimate love with traditional Catholic conceptsvirtues, capital sins, fruits of the Spirit, sacramentsaugments the pervasively moral view of sex with a spiritual perspective that highlights its beauty and power to shape the virtue of peoples lives. Seeing sexual attraction as built into humanity by the Creator to feed and challenge virtually all persons worldwide, he illustrates how intimate loving is actually a neglected aspect of Christian spirituality that has never been developed as fully as the individual and the communal. Hilsman calls upon theologians and spiritual leaders to further develop the understanding of intimate loving as a genuinely beautiful spiritual aspect of life. Many Christians (Catholics and Protestants alike) who take both their love lives and their Christian faith seriously, will find the positive, healthy view of sexuality presented in this book illuminating and helpful. So will those who counsel them. This book is for Catholic laypersons who are serious about their faith and spritual life, and who are seeking guidance on how to integrate their love life with their spirituality. It is also a great book for those who counsel them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2003
ISBN 10: 1580511317 ISBN 13: 9781580511315
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. "The Great Mysteries" responds with passion and skill to the growing concerns of spiritual seekers and teachers of the Catholic faith. In radical, refreshing fashion, Greeley explores 12 essential questions of faith and grounds them in human experience. This book responds with passion and skill to the growing concerns of spiritual seekers and teachers of the Catholic faith. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2007
ISBN 10: 1580512240 ISBN 13: 9781580512244
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Most parents have no trouble telling their children how to dress, drive, study, or shave, but struggle to talk with them about how best to liveabout real love, faith, integrity, values, true enrichment, and success. In the tradition of Tuesdays With Morrie, Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft shares with us the wisdom that he has compiled for his children as his best gift to them. Readable and browsable, these heart to heart chats present priceless truths to live by in a casual yet compelling way. In Before I Go, Kreeft presents lessons learned about life, faith, morality, priorities, marriage, and more, as his legacy to his childrenand to readers. He shares his practical wisdom, as well as his concern for truth and goodness, in a warm and readable way. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1988
ISBN 10: 1556121199 ISBN 13: 9781556121197
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. This book offers concise reflections on Lenten scriptures, the kind of reflections for those who hunger and thirst for justice in this desert of busyness. Each brief chapter grows out of one of Sunday's readings, with reflective essays, questions for further discussion, and a short prayer reminding us of the richness found in the Word of God. This book offers concise reflections on Lenten scriptures, the kind of reflections for those who hunger and thirst for justice in this desert of busyness. Each brief chapter grows out of one of Sunday's readings, with reflective essays, questions for further discussion, and a short prayer reminding us of the richness found in the Word of God. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1988
ISBN 10: 1556121296 ISBN 13: 9781556121296
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The God of Ordinary People is a spirituality for all who search for the sacred within our secular world. From solitude to Creativity God is at work to make us a masterpiece within the Word enfleshed. The God of Ordinary People is a spirituality for all who search for the sacred within our secular world. From solitude to Creativity God is at work to make us a masterpiece within the Word enfleshed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1993
ISBN 10: 1556124597 ISBN 13: 9781556124594
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. In Prayer Bundle, we get a glimpse of Dutch cabaret master Toon Hermans' face before God. The comic is one with his audience in his uncertainties, his dissatisfactions and regrets, and, above all, his hopes. To find more information about Rowman & Littlefield titles please visit us at Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 1987
ISBN 10: 1556120702 ISBN 13: 9781556120701
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Kindred Spirits is a book for Christians who thirst for spiritual kinship in a vibrant commuity, sensible religion for everyday living, and commitment to the people around us that are hurting the most. It puts us in touch with a centuries old tradition of religious communal living and commitment to the poor. Kindred Spirits is a book for Christians who thirst for spiritual kinship in a vibrant commuity, sensible religion for everyday living, and commitment to the people around us that are hurting the most. It puts us in touch with a centuries old tradition of religious communal living and commitment to the poor. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2004
ISBN 10: 1580511139 ISBN 13: 9781580511131
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The Liturgy of Motherhood: Moments of Grace is a unique invitation to mothers and parents to pause and reflect on the rhythms, cycles, symbols, and rituals that define who they are, both as caregivers and members of a larger community. Using the liturgical year as her framework, Kathleen Finley explores the spirituality of many kinds of mothers and the ways that various aspects of the Christian tradition--from the Advent wreath to the Beatitudes, the Paschal mystery of Christ's death and Resurrection to the daily celebration of the Sacraments--shed their light on the daily and unique holiness of motherhood. A unique invitation to mothers and parents to pause and reflect on the rhythms , cycles, symbols, and rituals that define who they are, both as caregivers and members of a larger community. Using the liturgical year as her framework, Kathleen Finley explores the spirituality of many kinds of mothers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2005
ISBN 10: 158051202X ISBN 13: 9781580512022
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. April 2005 marked the end of Pope John Paul II's papacy and the beginning of Pope Benedict XVI's. As countless pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square to pray for, and eventually bid farewell to, the pope they had known for 26 years, millions upon millions of Catholics and non Catholics across globe waited for the new pope to be named. As the authoritative and official publication of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, From Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI invites readers to savor this pivotal moment in Church history and to go behind the scenes to better understand the life, death, and legacy of John Paul II; the inner workings of the conclave that elected the new pope; the mind and ministry of Benedict XVI; and the challenges he and the Church face into the future. From Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI brings together the writings of the Catholic News Service journalistswho spend their lives covering the Catholic Churchwith the reflections of seven U.S. cardinals who cast their votes in the papal election, full-color photos by award-winning photographer Nancy Wiechec, and essential charts and timelines that complement the text. It also features writings and speeches by Benedict XVI, as well as reflections by Sister Mary Ann Walshthe award-winning editor of the best-selling John Paul II: A Light for the World and a frequent national and international TV guest from Rome throughout the papal transition. Aims to make readers understand: the life, death, and legacy of John Paul II; the inner workings of the conclave that elected the pope; the mind and ministry of Benedict XVI; and, the challenges he and the Church face. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2003
ISBN 10: 1580511333 ISBN 13: 9781580511339
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. How and why did a Catholic nun become an accomplished Zen Master? Sister MacInnes shares her story and uncovers the world of Buddhist spiritual practice. As she details her lifelong journey of learning about Zen meditative practices, she explains how they continue to enrich her experience of Christianity. Replete with the wisdom of deep and contemplative insight and imbued with the knowledge of a seasoned spiritual teacher and guide, this spiritual autobiography is also a practical guidebook for those who, like Sister MacInnes, want to discover how Zen can be a complementary and rewarding part of the Christian Life. A practical guidebook for those who, like the author, want to discover how Zen can be a complementary and rewarding part of Christian Life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield, Kansas City, 2003
ISBN 10: 158051135X ISBN 13: 9781580511353
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. In 1271, with the papal throne vacant for over two years, local officials locked the cardinals of the Catholic Church in a room, forcing them to make a decision on the identity of the new pope. From this inauspicious beginning arose the practice of the conclave, the highly secretive combination of rituals and politics designed to select a new leader for the world's Catholic population. With the Pope John Paul II ailing, the time for a new conclave draws nearer, and Rome is preparing for 6000 journalists and interested onlookers to descend on the Eternal City to witness the election of the next leader of the Catholic Church. This work covers the history of conclaves past, highlighting the vendettas, feuds, and political intrigues that have coloured the selection of a new pontiff. Prominent Catholic historian Michael Walsh takes readers through the history of conclaves, the highly secretive combination of rituals and politics designed to select a new leader for the world's Catholic population. The Conclave is a great story, a great history, and an important work for anyone interested in the papacy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.