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8 Freedom Heroes
Hill, Brennan R
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Following the success of the best-selling 8 Spiritual Heroes: Their Search for God, Brennan Hill further explores biographical theology--a lived theology that comes out of experiences and events. In this current volume, Hill profiles heroes of freedom--men and women who lived as emancipators, liberators, stars of social justice. From the theological insights of Bernard Hring to the humble leadership of Cesar Chavez, to the life-risking heroics of Harriet Tubman to the lifelong bravery of Susan B. Anthony, the work of these heroes has established the freedoms we enjoy today. Their stories inspire the heroes of tomorrow.
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An Aspect Of Fear
Sheppard, Grace
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Many people are almost confined to their homes by their fear of panic attacks in public spaces. When Grace Sheppard, the high profile wife of David Sheppard, former test cricketer and Bishop of Liverpool, wrote about her own struggle with agoraphobia, it made a huge impact. Many thousands of readers have been inspired by Grace Sheppard’s honesty and courage to confront their own fears, and have learnt from her practical advice about dealing with and overcoming fears and phobias.
This warm and wonderfully written book helps us to realise that we are not self-sufficient, that we cannot be perfect, that to be human, we all need to help and to be helped by others. It is one of the great books of healing and inspiration.
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Basil Hume: By His Friends
Hume, Cardinal Basil Osb
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Cardinal Basil Hume has spent 50 years as a Benedictine monk and, to celebrate, this text looks at the man, his achievements and his vocation. Written by some of the Cardinal's closest friends and associates, it offers an insight into the life and work of the highly respected leader of Britain's 5 million Catholics. Contributors include Sister Wendy who shares the Cardinal's devotion to the contemplative life, Sister Lavinia Byrne who is an outspoken liberal and a regular presenter of "Thought for the Day" on Radio 4, and the recently converted controversial MP Anne Widdecombe. Priests include the progressive Cardinal Carlo Martini of Milan who is tipped to be the next Pope, Cardinal Cachal Daly of Armagh and Father Timothy Radcliffe who is Master of the Dominicans and a likely successor to Cardinal Hume. Contributions are also be made by Lord Longford, Clifford Longley and several other experts on Basil Hume.
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Being A Bishop In Scotland
Taylor, Maurice
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A fascinating insight into the frank and humorous thoughts and experiences of a Scottish bishop who was a soldier in WW II global warming introduction essay, a seminarian in Rome global warming introduction essay, a rector in Spain global warming introduction essay, and a member of ICEL global warming introduction essay.
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Best Of Sean Patrick
Patrick, Sean
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Welcome to the world of Sean Patrick, his five brothers, Mama, and a host of other lovable characters. Readers of Catholic Digest will need no introduction to Patrick, whose award-winning column, "Patrick's Corner," is one of the magazine's most popular features. With wit, warmth, and wonder, "Sean-o" shares with his audience the joy of growing up Catholic in the 1940s and 50s. Meet Fr. Francis X. O'Phelan, Bloke, Charlie, Din Tracy, Duffy, Sister St. Patrick, and Edward, Fr. Guilhooley's Irish setter, who populate the downtown streets of a U.S. city during the post-World War II years, a time when life seemed more simple, defined, and hospitable. From the friendly priests at St. Columbkille Parish, through Forty Hours devotions and the orderliness of the Catholic school, to Irish wakes, 5:45 AM Mass, and gatherings in the church hall, Patrick illuminates the traditions, events, beliefs, and practices that have made Catholicism such a dynamic force in the lives of so many people.
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Better To Travel Hopefully
Hope, David
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The diary of Fr David Hopezs first year as a parish priest after stepping down as Archbishop of York, written with humour, wit, reflection and insight.
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BonHoffer: Paster, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
Metaxas, Eric
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace, a groundbreaking biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest heroes of the twentieth century, the man who stood up to Hitler.
A definitive, deeply moving narrative, Bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was Nazism.
After discovering the fire of true faith in a Harlem church, Bonhoeffer returned to Germany and became one of the first to speak out against Hitler. As a double-agent, he joined the plot to assassinate the Fuhrer, and was hanged in Flossenberg concentration camp at age 39. Since his death, Bonhoeffer has grown to be one of the most fascinating, complex figures of the 20th century.
Bonhoeffer presents a profoundly orthodox Christian theologian whose faith led him to boldly confront the greatest evil of the 20th century, and uncovers never-before-revealed facts, including the story of his passionate romance.
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Changing Collars
Hayden Mark
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Changing Collars is a book about a journey; a journey that began on one path & ended up at a destination never imagined by the author, Mark Hayden. This book follows Mark on his journey through Roman Catholic seminary in the 1980s & 1990s as he trains for the priesthood; his early years as a Roman Catholic priest as the storms of controversy raged over the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland; his growing unhappiness & disillusionment & his eventual realisation that the root cause of his unhappiness was not with being a priest but was with being a Roman Catholic priest. The book then goes on to chart Marks leap of faith as he reaches out to the Church of Ireland as a new spiritual home, retraining as a Church of Ireland priest, life as a clergyman, marriage & parenthood. This is a story about confusion, choices, consequences & above all the story of a vocation to the priesthood that transcends denominations, vows, presumptions & prejudice. Above all, it is a story of faith, hope & love.
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Clergymen of the Church of England
Trollope, Anthony
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Anthony Trollope's insightful and entertaining portraits of the clergy still tease and resonate today, and their reappearance in this new edition with a specially written Introduction by Michael Mayne and delightful illustrations by David Eccles will deepen our understanding and enjoyment of the work of one of the great English novelists.
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Daughters Of Erebus
Holmes, Paul
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The technical side of what happened on Mt Erebus on that fateful November day back in 1979 has been brilliantly explained by Justice Mahon, the Royal Commissioner appointed to investigate the crash of the Air New Zealand DC-10. His magnificent investigation and conclusions were rubbished by a Prime Minister desperate to remove blame from Air New Zealand who, as Prime Minister and Finance Minister, was desperate to save the airline, to save its face and its possible financial ruin as a result of negligence claims. Without a doubt, the airline was grossly negligent in changing the navigation co-ordinates early in the morning on the day of the flight and not informing the pilot. Daughters of Erebus is the story of five people who were left behind and how the whole tragedy affected their lives.
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Did Pope Pius XII Help The Jews?
Marchione, Margherita
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This book offers a summary of the life of the 262nd Successor of Saint Peter, His Holiness Pope Pius XII. It helps us understand why his contemporaries were convinced that the wartime Pontiff was a man of faith and of charity.
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Dion the Wanderer Talks Truth
DiMucci, Dion with Mike Acquil
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Known for his hit songs The Wanderer and Runaround Sue in the 1960s, Dion continued to make great music while slowly returning to his Catholic roots. Dion came up out of the Bronx in the '60s and tore through the music charts in a ferocious display of talent. His hard-won wisdom filters through his stories whether he's recalling how he went shopping with John Lennon and ended up on the cover of "Sgt. Pepper" or what it was like to travel in the Jim Crow South with Sam Cooke.
0818908394
Doctors Of The Church Vol.1
Fink, John F
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Doctors Of The Church, The Vol.2
Fink, John F
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Hosie, John Sm
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Faith And Freedom
Chodos, B & Swift, J
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Bill Ryan's life story serves as a lens through which to view the tensions and the accomplishments of the past fifty turbulent years of history. From the lumber camps of the Ottawa Valley, to the classrooms of Harvard, to leadership within the Jesuits, Bill Ryan has made social justice a central focus of his life and work.
Under his leadership, the Canadian Jesuits launched a cluster of initiatives that served to redefine thier mission in the modern world, both in Canada an beyond its borders. Ryan's career included stints as director of the Washington-based Center for Concern during the Vietnam War, as superior of the Upper Canada provice of the Jesuits, and as general secretary of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. He played a prominent role at the landmark Roman synod on Justice in the World and at a variety of international conferences under United Nations auspices.
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Garment of Love, The
Simmons, Peb
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"The Garment of Love is a spiritual gift to all who read it" Pauline O'Regan RSM. This is essentially a spiritual biography that is both encouraging and uplifting. There are some challenging and dark times and some delightful, even glorious moments that you will find enriching and memorable. 145pp.
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Gift Of Peace
Bernardin, Joseph Cardinal;
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The well-loved cardinal of Chicago completed this book during the last few months of his life. In it he records the personal struggle of his final three years, during which he faced charges of sexual misconduct, later dropped as admittedly false. Eventually, Bernardin made peace with his accuser, helping the younger man reconcile with his Catholic faith before he died of AIDS. Bernardin also accepted his own imminent death from pancreatic cancer as a true lesson of the cross, writing here about his mixed sense of abandonment and hope with a profound awareness of the meaning of shared suffering and Christian love. A very moving last testament, written with simplicity and deep wisdom.
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Henri Nouwen: His Life And Vision (Paperback)
O'Laughlin, Michael
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This lavishly illustrated biography is a wonderful introduction to Henri Nouwen's life and vision.
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Joseph Elmer Cardinal Ritter His Life And Times
Schneider, Minsignor Nicholas
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Joseph Ritter was one of the most important and forward-thinking prelates of the Church in North America during the 20th century. He served as ordinary for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and then as "Cardinal" Ritter in St. Louis for twenty years until his death in 1967. Through his efforts, the entire archdiocesan school system was desegregated, and he was the first bishop to send priests to Latin America as missionaries. This biography provides us with the first serious account of his life and accomplishments. It is written by a priest who knew him firsthand and ministered under his guidance. Readers will find this historical account of such a great man truly inspiring.