The Heart Of Catholicism

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In The Heart of Catholicism, Bert Ghezzi, bestselling author and popular speaker, invites readers into his deep love for the Church. With great warmth and authenticity, he shows how foundational habits such as praying, studying scripture, serving others, celebrating sacraments, and learning from the saints remind us who we are as followers of Christ. In this completely revised and expanded version of Being Catholic Today: Practicing the Everyday Habits That Shape Us, Bert Ghezzi brings together his love for the Church and his teaching expertise in this practical introduction to the way Catholics live. Ghezzi uses stories from his own life to show how Catholicism is contagious, spreading from person to person because of the things Catholics do that are distinctively Catholic. Essential practices such as praying daily, celebrating the sacraments, reading and applying scripture, honoring the saints, confessing and overcoming sin, participating in parish life, caring for the poor, and evangelizing are treated in seventeen brief and inspiring chapters.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Bert Ghezzi
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Release : 2014-03-24
File : 192 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781594714412


The Heart Of Catholic Social Teaching

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This accessible introduction covers the complete history and contemporary contexts of the church's involvement in Catholic social tradition, giving distinctive attention to the Bible, liturgy, the thought of Augustine and Aquinas, and recent theological developments. Bringing together veteran teachers of Catholic Social Teaching who have worked together on the content, this book is designed to set social questions within the Catholic tradition and contemporary life. End-of-chapter application sections address practical concerns, such as racism in the church, charity, consumerism, and talking with neighbors and coworkers about moral issues. Discussion questions, case studies, excerpts of church documents, and suggestions for further reading enhance the book's usefulness. It will work well for students of theology and ethics, particularly Catholics but also Protestants who want to know more about the Catholic social tradition.

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Genre : Religion
Author : David Matzko McCarthy
Publisher : Baker Books
Release : 2009-03-01
File : 224 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781441212894


Books And Prints At The Heart Of The Catholic Reformation In The Low Countries 16th 17th Centuries

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Twelve contributors offer new perspectives on the efficacy of the handpress book industry to support the Catholic strategy of the Spanish Low Countries.

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Genre : History
Author : Renaud Adam
Publisher : BRILL
Release : 2022-10-24
File : 317 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789004510159


A Revolution Of The Heart

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These new essays by scholars, activists and workers examine themes, events, and people that have shaped and continue to build the Catholic Worker movement. Voices from both inside and outside the movement provide a much-needed analysis of the ongoing significance of the Worker experiment of voluntary poverty, gospel nonviolence, and solidarity with the poor as a movement in U.S. religious history. Five of the eleven essays focus on individuals who were central to the movement's development: Dorothy Day, Peter Maurin, and Ammon Hennacy. Four essays explore critically important themes of the Catholic Worker: the practice of nonviolence in the often violent atmosphere of hospitality houses for the homeless, prophetic spirituality, the relationship of radical politics to religious orthodoxy, and the differences and similarities between Catholic Worker pacifism and Vietnam-era draft board raids led by the Berrigan brothers. A final section attends to the decentralized nature of this essentially anarchist movement offering case histories of Worker communities in St. Louis and Chicago. With increasing numbers of Christians turning to the gospel call of peace, simplicity, and service, and with over one hundred Catholic Worker communities existing in the United States, this timely collection offers a fresh analysis of the movement's tradition, and its contribution to American culture. Author note: Patrick G. Coy, formerly Coordinator of the Peace and Justice Ministry at St. Louis University, is a member of the Karen Catholic Worker House Community and is on the National Council of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Patrick G. Coy
Publisher : Temple University Press
Release : 1988
File : 422 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0877225311


Libraries At The Heart Of Dialogue Of Cultures And Religions

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From antiquity until the present, libraries have served to witness cultural and religious exchanges between civilizations. A number of famous libraries have often acted as the cornerstones of the history of humankind in all its diversity. In 2014, in addition to the world congress of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), satellite meetings were held in Paris. The theme of these meetings was “Libraries at the Heart of Dialogue of Cultures and Religions”. The presentations centred around three aspects: “Religious Libraries and History,” “Anticipating and Facing Urgent Issues,” and “New Technologies and Networking to Solve Some Issues.” The publication of these proceedings allows to draw up a panorama of the questions raised by these themes, highlight some initiatives, and offer solutions or lines of thought to professionals and Library and Information Science students.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Thierry-Marie Courau
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release : 2016-06-22
File : 165 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781443896474


An Invitation To Catholic Faith

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What sets Catholicism apart from other Christian faiths? What does it mean to be Catholic today? Is the Bible a "Catholic" book? An Invitation to Catholic Faith gets the Catholic conversation rolling. You'll learn about the rich traditions, awesome mystery, and fascinating people of the Catholic Church. In clear and concise language, the author explains Catholic approaches to Scripture, Tradition, the sacraments, spiritual practices, and more. Wise and lively commentary plus discussion questions make this book perfect for individual or group study; for RCIA inquirers, catechumens, and candidates, and for returning or practicing Catholics. When life is confusing, troubling, or disappointing, the author says, "faith assures Catholics that there is more meaning to their existence than they could possibly know". Book jacket.

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Author : Joseph Stoutzenberger
Publisher :
Release : 2013
File : 180 Pages
ISBN-13 : 1585959162


Catholic Cults And Devotions

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Imagine a heart which has been ripped from a man's body, wrapped with thorns, pierced with a knife, and then placed on the man's chest; or a group of people who believe that wearing a small rectangle of wool next to their skin ensures that they will go to heaven - as long as it is brown wool and worn continuously. Although psychoanalysts have long investigated similar ideas and beliefs, they have ignored popular Catholicism, even though behaviour such as this occurs over and over again in the history of Catholic cults and devotions.

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Genre : Psychology
Author : Michael P. Carroll
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release : 1989
File : 260 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0773506934


By Way Of The Heart

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'By Way of the Heart comes from the pen of an experienced master. Anyone who reads it will find a sure guide along a path that leads to wholeness, enlightenment and to God.' - William Johnston, S.J.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Wilkie Au
Publisher : Paulist Press
Release : 1989
File : 244 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0809131188


A Catholic Dictionary

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Author : William E.. Addis
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Release : 1884
File : 942 Pages
ISBN-13 : HARVARD:HN36JZ


The Teaching Of The Holy Catholic Church Proved By Comparison Of The Portions Out Of The Epistles And Gospels Appointed For Each Sunday In Succession With The Collect Prefixed Bring The Same In The Anglican Gallican And Roman Liturgies Lent

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Author : Richard Phayre
Publisher :
Release : 1875
File : 384 Pages
ISBN-13 : NLS:V000656566