| The Power of Images in Paul by: Raymond F. Collins Readers will better appreciate Paul's use of metaphor and, more important, be persuaded as was Paul's original audience of God's unfailing love in Christ. |
| Letters of Saint Paul by: Pauline Books and Media This translation with its fresh and lively style, is meant to stimulate in new ways the people already familiar and in love with the writings of Paul, as well as to launch those unfamiliar with them into a first-time reading of his works. |
| The Letters of Paul - An Introduction by: Charles Puskas, Jr. What issues did Paul address in his letters? What can we know about his audience? Charles Puskas addresses these and other questions about each New Testament book written by or ascribed to the Apostle Paul. In addition to helpful discussions on authorship, date, social setting, audience, and literary characteristics, Dr. Puskas investigates the genre and rhetorical arrangement of each book. |
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Financing the Mission: A Profile of Catholic Elementary Schools in the United States by: Robert R. Bimonte, FSC. This biannual report provides benchmarks for schools and dioceses throughout the country. The info in this book can prove beneficial in detecting trends and determining which areas need to be addressed for the continued financial vibility of Catholic schools. |
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Robert J. Wicks, noted psychologist and best-selling author of Riding the Dragon and Everyday Simplicity, offers with an insightful guide on how the wisdom of the ancient desert monks can help contemporary readers grow in personal freedom and authenticity. Exploring the early Christian monastic movement of the Desert Fathers and Mothers through a psychological lens, Dr. Wicks uses their wisdom to guide readers towards humility and freedom. In the same way the desert sages never gave answers, but always asked questions, Crossing the Desert presents readers with the Four Desert Questions that will lead them to take Three Steps to Inner Freedom |
Joyce Rupp reflects on her personal awakening to the feminine wisdom of Sophia, sometimes referred to as the feminine image of God. Rupp treats the topic gently, encouraging readers to explore Sophia's quiet guidance and come away refreshed. With meditative essays, verse, and mandalas by Judith Veeder. Accompanying suggestions for spiritual exercises and journaling make this book ideal for personal use and as a group resource. |
| Joy Mead imagines the women mentioned in the Bible as central to their own stories, rather than appearing briefly on the margins of a narrative which reflects a world perceived and led by men. Her meditations on these women express her belief that their stories are not just about 'women's issues' but are relevant to both men and women. They explore an incarnational theology, earthen in creation and the possibility of transformation, and a perspective on society centred on mutuality and relationship. This is not a book of certainties and answers but of explorations and questions. It is about looking into the puzzling heart of all things and being enriched by the experience. |
| This richly illustrated storybook reassures us and our little ones that angels do watch close by. Based on biblical stories and traditions, it tells how angels have been protecting humanity and revealing God's love from the beginning of time. Poetic descriptions and evocative questions excite a child's imagination while vibrant illustrations make this book a treasured keepsake that both children and adults will enjoy. Ages 4 and up. |
| A wise old woman sits under a shady tree, with neighborhood children gathered around, and tells her life stories. In this book that woman is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Based on stories in the Gospels, these timeless tales of Mary and Jesus are retold in a simple, delightful style for today's children. Ages 4 and up. |
| This fresh retelling of Psalm 23 will delight both children and adults. With bright, vibrant illustrations, Rob Lewis introduces children to this meaningful psalm. This book is an ideal way to introduce children to the wisdom of the Bible. Ages 4 and up. |
For better or worse, work is a fact of life for most of us. Here William Droel hopes to help us see our work as more than a job or a salary. He looks to the writings of Pope John Paul II for guidance and inspiration and finds it abundantly. John Paul II was a worker even from his young adult years and throughout his life he gave considerable thought to the meaning of work from a Christian perspective. His philosophy of work builds on the innate longings, aspirations, and virtues of the clerk at the counter, the typist at the computer, the producer in the control room, the nurse on the floor, and the executive in the meeting room. Drawing on excerpts from the Pope s talks, statements, and poems and on his complete encyclical On Human Work (Laborem Exercens), Droel offers commentary and questions for reflection and discussion throughout and invites us to look at our work as a contribution to the world, a source of personal satisfaction, and above all as a vocation. |
DVD-After making five films in three years, Gerry Straub pauses in Poverty and Prayer to reflect on the impact of filming in India, Kenya, Brazil, Jamaica, Mexico, El Salvador and the Philippines. Seeing the suffering caused by extreme poverty pushed him deeper into prayer, which in turn taught him to be more dependent upon God for everything. While Poverty and Prayer contains some new footage, the film features the most powerful scenes from the five films produced and distributed by The San Damiano Foundation |
Mixing old-time spirituals and newly written original songs, this collection invites the body to join the heart in praise and worship. |
He was known as the saint-making Pope, and he reinvigorated the world's devotion to saints. John Paul II, himself a candidate for sainthood, left a treasury of ideals and hope for the future in these "examples of courage and coherence." He offered us these real lives lived in extraordinary ways as ones to identify with, aspire to, and ask for intercession. Organized from A to Z, many of the listings in this accurate, easy-to-use treasury include the Holy Father's actual words from the canonization ceremonies. |
| Just one look at the titles and you'll agree this recording is truly worthy of its "Classic" title. Favorite spirituals and gospel songs come to life on this seventh volume in the GIA Catholic Classics series. Masterfully combining timeless African American sacred songs with the powerful solo voice of Val-Limar Jansen, backed up by the incomparable Roberts Revival, your collection won't be complete without this inspirational recording! |
| One of the best ways to reach today's youth is through music. This CD imparts much-needed life lessons via music. This flows from the book of the same title (which is also in our library). Frequently by way of something simple, you can break down the most complex situations. The book's simple narrative is underscored by the music's simplicity. The story is all about hope, freedom & understanding. Embodying the steps that Alex takes toward a beautiful life, the mix of original songs and interludes includes pivotal story moments. |
| Bishops Launch Pauline Year Website The Year of St. Paul, began Sunday, June 28. The Secretariat of Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched a website dedicated to the Pauline year honoring the 2000th anniversary of the birth of St. Paul. The site is designed to provide resources and related materials to those interested in participating in and learning more about the year-long celebration. A Spanish language version of the site is now available. The website contains links to dates and events for liturgical observances that will mark celebrations throughout the year. Several links connect directly to the Vatican website to provide access to documents, for example, which explain related plenary indulgences granted by Pope Benedict XVI and homilies he has delivered in anticipation of the Year of St. Paul; others explain guidelines for Votive Masses and provide readings and prayers for participants’ use in Holy Hour observances honoring St. Paul. The Secretariat’s Pauline Year website resources are available at http://www.usccb.org/liturgy. |
| Here a some initial ideas for watching mainstream films through a Pauline lens this year - This is a good opportunity to think about the themes in language that children can understand and select films for them. Rose Pacatte, FSP Director Pauline Center for Media Studies http://journals.aol.com/rosepacatte/MyMovies |
| Contemplative Leadership that Creates a Culture of Continuous Improvement by: Merylann J. Schuttloffel, PHD The book introduces the integral components for creating a culture of continuous improvement within a school. Contemplative practice is the decision making model. |
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| Understanding and Teaching Today's Students by: William Merriman and Augustine Nicoletti, FSC. As Catholic Educators, our work is to prepare students for life and leadership within the church and in the world. In order to do so, we must have a clear understanding of our students as they are now as well as the future for which we are preparing them. |
| ....and the Pope proclaimed that this is the year of Paul |
| St. Paul A Bible Study Guide for Catholics Fr. Mitch Pacwa Immerse yourself in the person of the Apostle Paul--heroic in his martyr's death--but so recognizably human in his conversion story and subsequent letters to the faithful. Gain fresh insights into your own personal growth. Whether you use this guide for personal study, interactive journaling, or study with a group, you will find its format concise and easy to follow. |
| A Still More Excellent Way How St. Paul Points Us to Jesus by Joseph Durepos For those who are searching for the meaning of the Christian faith, as well as for those who have long heard the words of St. Paul in Sunday morning readings but have never reflected on them personally, this small but eloquent volume will serve as an indispensible tool for use during the Pauline Year and for personal reflection and Christian growth. |
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| Jesus and Paul Parallel Lives by: Jerome Murphy-O'Connor Belying the assumption that there is nothing more to discover about the similarities between Jesus and the apostle Paul, Jerome Murphy-O’Connor gives us this enticing study. Extracting his information from a variety of sources— pagan, Jewish, and Christian—Murphy- O’Connor imaginatively interweaves geographical, cultural, and historical elements into configurations that reveal important parallel trajectories in the lives of Jesus and Paul. |
| Timothy - Paul's closest Associate by: Bruce J. Malina Malina's fascinating explanation of social-scientific group development over generations, while perhaps challenging readers to rethink traditional biblical interpretation, provides readers with fresh and plausible insights about Timothy. These insights lead to a greater appreciation not only for Timothy but, more important, for the gospel of God that Paul enjoined on him to proclaim: the God of Israel raised Jesus from the dead, making him Lord and Messiah. |
| The Apostle Paul and the Pauline Tradition by: Stephen Finlan Much of the popular understanding of the apostle Paul has been shaped, not by Paul's letters themselves, but by the Acts of the Apostles. This understanding, many believe, leads to misunderstanding Paul’s theology. In The Apostle Paul and the Pauline Tradition Stephen Finlan takes a new approach, focusing on the letters themselves. |
| Paul and Third World Women Theologians By: Loretta Dornisch In Paul and Third World Women Theologians Dornisch explores the themes of liberation and justice against a background of oppressing and oppressed people, whether in the first century or in the twenty-first. She pays particular attention to Third World women theologians who are emerging as voices calling for a new consciousness. These women speak for the many voiceless Third World women who are often treated as less than human and whose oppression can no longer be tolerated. |
| New Collegeville Bible Commentary First and Second Timothy, Titus, Philemon by: Terence J. Keegan First and Second Timothy and Titus are designated Pastoral Letters because they deal with leadership and organizational issues of the early Christian community. Probably written after the death of Paul, they nevertheless express what Paul himself would have and could have written to community leaders. Second Timothy gives the greatest amount of biographical material we have about Paul. The Letter to Philemon, a miniature but authentic Pauline jewel, is a masterpiece of persuasion regarding a slave’s freedom. |
| Stephen - Paul and the Hellenist Israelites by: John J. Pilch It is difficult to appreciate how Stephen qualifies as a friend of someone who attended and approved of his murder (Acts 7:58; 22:20). Yet Stephen belonged to the very group of Israelites to whom Paul later brought the Good News: the Hellenists. In this account we learn who Stephen was, what he said, and how he died— all things that made a huge impression on Paul. That experience set the stage for Paul’s commissioning by the risen Jesus to evangelize Hellenists (Acts 9). |
| St. Paul The Thirteenth Apostle by: Mary Lea Hill, FSP Although he was not one of the original twelve apostles, he became known as the “thirteenth apostle.” He traveled great distances, preaching and writing as he went along, to bring the Gospel of Jesus to everyone. His great love for the Lord and for all people will inspire young readers to follow his example! |
| Adventures of Saint Paul by: Oldrich Selucky Vivid full-color illustrations highlight the life of St. Paul in this exciting biography. Adventures of Saint Paul is an engaging, educational, and action-packed novel for young readers that accurately tells the story of this inspiring saint’s life. Encourage children to learn from the best examples—the saints! |
Meeting St. Paul Today Understanding the man, his mission and his message. by: Daniel J Harrington In Meeting St. Paul Today, one of the most respected scholars in the Catholic faith, Daniel Harrington, SJ, brings the letters of Paul and the apostle himself to life. Harrington, writing with great respect for St. Paul and his ministry, covers three main topics in this helpful and highly readable book for any discerning Christian. |
| Paul Least of the Apostles by Alain Decaux By evoking his own memories in connection with the places where the Apostle lived, Decaux fuses the past with the present to offer an imaginative yet authentic image of St. Paul’s life and journeys. Paul, Least of the Apostles is a spiritual tour-de-force that invites us to follow in Paul’s footsteps on the road to proclaim the Gospel of freedom with complete faith in “the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” |
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