"I left Jesus to search for the Tao when I was sixteen," writes Kenneth Leong. "Now I am forty and realize that I could have found the Tao in Jesus." This is an intriguing book that reveals how Zen philosophy parallels the core message of the gospel.
Joyce Rupp delves into the seven sorrows of Mary, connecting the divine mother’s suffering and pain with the trials and afflictions that every human must bear. Let Mary’s patient wisdom guide you as you face life’s difficulties.
An illuminating benchmark in scholarship on the Gospel of John, this revised volume includes new chapters and a study guide. An uplifting resource that offers an opportunity to nourish faith and dwell in the liberating truth of Jesus.
Celibacy isn't just for priests and nuns—it’s for every unmarried Christian. This scholarly Protestant study unfolds a rich Christian theology of the single life. Learn how the gift of self, reserved for God, can fill a life with meaning.
Many fragments of women's stories survive in the New Testament texts, which were composed by men. Why did they include so many references to women and why are women, as a group, treated so positively by the male New Testament writers?
This bestseller tackles controversial issues in the Church and considers how conscience and infallibility relate to a devoted practice of faith. Phillip S. Kaufman argues for the validity of discussion and dissent on issues of great importance to Christianity and the world.
Gems for devotional reading and inspiration on a wealth of questions that matter to us most—such as the meaning of suffering, the glory of creation, prayer, and our personal relationship with God.
Bestselling author Peter M. Kalellis offers an intimate look at troubled or distant relationships with parents—particularly fathers—and offers spiritual and therapeutic solutions for healing the wounds of abandonment and living a healthy, fulfilling life.
Being a disciple of Christ means more than accepting a list of doctrines or set of rules. It means conforming one’s mind, heart, and life to the model of Jesus, and relying on him for support in living it out.
A collection of essays from Richard Rohr and other individuals involved in the Center for Action and Contemplation, this volume speaks to the radical power activated when people come together to bring God’s healing love into the world.