Cpc catholic catalog 2013

Books for Spiritual Living and Religious Thought

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Catholic means universal. The word implies “wholeness,” “openness,” and “cosmopolitanism.” This range of meanings reflects our belief that Christ has come to and for the whole world. The Church has wrestled since her birth at Pentecost with the task of sharing Christ’s message with the diversity of peoples and civilizations, through the tumults of fallen human history. Vastly differing ideas persist among professed Catholics, who need to learn from each other. It is our mission to offer a forum where these ideas, experiences, and insights can find a space, and make a contribution.

Please peruse our catalog to find the time-tested and the new, the proven and the daring, the living voice of a Church.

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Index ■ Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ■ Popes and the Papacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ■ Ignatian Spirituality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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POPES AND THE PAPACY

The Inside Story Stefan von Kempis and Philip F. Lawler

A Call to Serve

Pope Francis and the Catholic Future This thoughtful, lively introduction to Pope Francis’s life and his promising future in the Vatican details the historic events surrounding Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the subsequent election of Pope Francis, and the particulars of the new pope’s spirituality and thought.

“Want to know the inside story of the recent abdication by one Pope and the election of a startling new one— complete with colorful photos and analysis by the noted journalist Philip Lawler? Well, here it is.”

The book, jointly crafted by a Vatican Radio editor and the editor of Catholic World News, artfully combines European and American perspectives and looks at the implications of the election of the first pope from the Americas who also is the first Jesuit pope in history. This beautiful volume features an accessible format, personal anecdotes, detailed background information, and full-color photography on nearly every page, all the while relating the gripping stories of a man who has confronted poverty, dictatorship, and revolution.

978-0-8245-5005-9 $16.95 pb/ 160 pages Full-color photography throughout

—Fr. C. J. McCloskey, church historian and research fellow at the Faith and Reason Institute in Washington, DC.

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The first book by Pope Francis available in English Open Mind, Faithful Heart Meditations on Christian Discipleship

Introduction by Gustavo Larrazábal CFM Prologue by Jose Maria Arancedo Archbishop of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz This powerful collection of Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio’s reflections has never before appeared in English. It offers the deepest insight into the vision that guides Pope Francis in his leadership of the universal Church—and provocative, challenging spiritual reading for every committed Christian.

In 2012, anticipating his retirement as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio gathered together his most probing reflections on the meaning of the Christian life, and how to follow Jesus Christ in the 21st century.

“In this book is found the secret of Pope Francis.”

—Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo

Reflecting the central priorities of Pope Francis these meditations emerge from his work as the shepherd of the people of Buenos Aires, whom he led through some of the gravest crises of modernity—economic collapse, revolutionary violence, dictatorship, and the temptations of secular consumerism.

978-0-8245-1997-1 $29.95 hc / 384 pages

FROM THE INTRODUCTION “Among the large number of publications that have appeared in the months since the conclave, we do well to distinguish between books “about” the Pope and books “of ” the Pope. … the Pope’s own books, of which this is one, come directly from his own hand. ... These are the books that show us all the depth and breadth of Francis, the new Pope...”

FROM THE BOOK We must encounter our faith, the faith of our fathers and mothers, which is liberating in itself, without any added quality or qualification. Th is is the faith that makes us just before the Father who created us, before the Son who redeemed us and called us to follow him, and before the Spirit who works directly in our hearts. In the moment of making concrete decisions, this faith will lead us, through the Spirit’s anointing, to a clear knowledge of the limits of our own role; it will make us wise and intelligent in choosing the means we use; in the end, it will lead us to evangelical effectiveness that is far removed from both emotional ineptitude and easy-going indifference.

Our faith is revolutionary; it is a foundation unto itself.

—Open Mind, Faithful Heart; “Chapter 5: Our Faith”

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POPES AND THE PAPACY

Jorge Mario Bergoglio Pope Francis

Saint John Paul II POPES AND THE PAPACY

Eugene J. Fisher, Ph.D., Rabbi Leon Klenicki, Pope John Paul II

The Saint for Shalom How Pope John Paul II Transformed Catholic-Jewish Relations

This complete collection of Pope John Paul II’s texts on Judaism and the state of Israel bears witness to the extraordinary contribution the beatified leader made to healing relations between Jews and Christians. A work of reconciliation and inspiration.

Compiled and coedited by Eugene J. Fisher and Rabbi Leon Klenicki, this treasury elucidates Pope John Paul II’s catalyzing efforts to transform the relationship between Catholicism and the Judaism. This volume, presented by the Anti-Defamation League and Herder and Herder, presents a model for the power of understanding and respect and inspires us to work towards Shalom—Hebrew for peace, wholeness, and right-relationship.

“The wounds of time will not be healed in a day, but the path which John Paul II indicated for our time leads us to a new horizon. This voice of hope and determination is the source of inspiration to us in our efforts toward reconciliation.

Let them ring in our ears!”

The series of addresses, statements, and remarks span the period from 1979 to 2005 and testify to Pope John Paul II’s vital revisioning of a devastating, centuries-old religious conflict.

A Herder & Herder book 978-0-8245-2682-5 $44.95 pb / 398 pages

–Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, Archbishop of Krakow Gian Franco Svidercoschi

Letter to a Jewish Friend The Simple and Extraordinary Story of Pope John Paul II and His Jewish School Friend

Schoolmates “Lolek” Wojtyla and “Jurek” Kluger were boyhood pals in pre-war Poland—till their lives were blighted by invasion, war, and genocide. It took 50 years, but they reunited. A moving tale of friendship in the face of evil.

978-0-8245-1482-2 $12.95 hc / 108 pages

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The papacy—the last 50 years

The Legacy of Pope John Paul II His Contribution to Catholic Thought

Expressed in encyclicals and books, in speeches and sermons, the thought of Pope John Paul II has enriched the Church in many ways. In this volume, scholars examine central aspects of the thought of John Paul II and explore its significance for the contemporary Church.

Carl J. Moell, S.J., editor

Holy Father, Sacred Heart

The Wisdom of John Paul II on the Greatest Catholic Devotion From his earliest writings, John Paul II has had a special devotion to the mystery of the sacred heart. Carl Moell, Vatican archivist, here assembles the Pope’s writings on the devotion. Arranged by major theme, these readings are excellent for daily devotional reading and instruction.

Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J.

Splendor of Faith

The Theological Vision of Pope John Paul II Avery Cardinal Dulles crystalizes the core components of the Pope John Paul II’s brilliant contributions to theology.

Synthesizing a wealth of material, this resource conveys the essential teachings of one of the greatest leaders of the Catholic Church and the world.

978-0-8245-2121-9 $29.95 pb / 288 pages

978-0-8245-2147-9 $29.95 pb / 288 pages

POPES AND THE PAPACY

John E. Crosby, Russell Hittinger, Joseph Koterski, David L. Schindler & William Smith

Pope Benedict XVI

The Yes of Jesus Christ

Spiritual Exercises in Faith, Hope, and Love Secular thought and optimism have failed to answer the great questions of human existence.

In these spiritual exercises, Pope Benedict invites us to rediscover the distinctly Christian message: Our ability to say Yes to ourselves and to one another can only come from God’s Yes in Christ.

978-0-8245-2374-9 $19.95 pb / 144 pages

978-0-8245-1831-8 $12.95 pb / 128 pages

Christian Feldman

Pope John XXIII A Spiritual Biography

Soon-to-be saint Angelo Roncalli was pope for only five years, yet he won hearts the world over. “We are not on the earth to guard a museum,” he said of the Church, “but to tend a blooming garden full of life.”

978-0-8245-2356-5 $19.95 hc / 192 pages

Pope Paul VI

Christian Values and Virtues Pope Paul VI affected every aspect of Catholic life, from the form of the mass to teachings on sexuality and social justice.

Christian Values and Virtues is the first book to present his most memorable teachings and sayings.

978-0-8245-2450-0 $19.95 pb / 224 pages

Robert Royal

The Pope’s Army 500 Years of the Papal Swiss Guard

Wherever the Pope goes, the Swiss or Papal Guards have for centuries taken upon themselves final responsibility for the safety of the Holy Father.

Their special combination of military virtues, idealism, and religious commitment is celebrated in this readable, richly illustrated history.

978-0-8245-2395-4 $19.95 hc / 224 pages / 8 pages full color insert

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Pope Benedict XVI

A New Song for the Lord Faith in Christ and Liturgy Today

The pope’s definitive statement on liturgical reform. Pope Benedict XVI shows that in the controversies over liturgical reform and the Latin mass, liturgy is not just a pragmatic matter but a central feature in our relationship to Christ, the Church, and ourselves.

978-0-8245-1536-2 $19.95 pb / 240 pages

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A remarkable teacher of Ignatian spirituality IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V.

Begin Again

The Life and Spiritual Legacy of Bruno Lanteri

As seen on EWTN

Bestselling author Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., assembles a remarkable biography of Father Bruno Lanteri, who while living within a context of exciting historical significance— with the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the Bourbon Restoration reshaping France all around him—overcame great odds to become the foremost spiritual leader of the age, ultimately founding the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Drawn from Lanteri’s own journals, letters, and correspondence, Gallagher offers a detailed spiritual portrait of a man once limited by his own impatience and lack of charity, who evolved into a man of fierce spiritual courage, religious reformer, defender of the Pope against Napoleon’s abuses and a symbol of perseverance who coined the term “begin again”—the official motto of the Oblates. Complemented by a timeline of historical events, photographs, and maps, Gallagher’s richly researched volume brings to light the ministry and legacy of a remarkable leader as never before.

978-0-8245-2579-8 $39.95 pb / 352 pages

Why classic spiritualit y? Why Ignatian spiritualit y?

Fr. Gallagher: Not many decades ago, the use of classic method in prayer appeared confining: such constraints once removed, a person would be truly free to pray in the Spirit. Uninstructed “freedom,” however, has proven inadequate, and today we witness renewed interest in classic teaching about prayer— classic, because such teaching answers the perennial questions: How do I begin to pray? Which approach is best suited for me?

How may I understand my experience at prayer? My struggles in prayer? The artist taught by a skilled master is truly free to create beauty; the spiritual person, taught by a skilled master, is truly free to pray. Among these masters, St. Ignatius of Loyola excels in offering wise, flexible, and effective teaching about prayer.

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When your life is at a crossroads Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V.

If you are facing a turning point in life, you know how difficult it can be to try to hear God’s will amid the noise of other people’s expectations and your own wishes. Ignatius of Loyola developed a series of exercises and reflections designed to help you in these times so that your decision can be one that conforms to God’s will for your life. Discerning the Will of God: An Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision Making is a trustworthy guide to applying those reflections to your own particular circumstances. This guide, which does not require any prior knowledge of Ignatian spirituality, can be used by people of any faith, though some elements will be more directly applicable to Catholic readers.

978-0-8245-2489-0 $19.95 pb / 172 pages

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The Discernment of Spirits An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living

When you’re ready to move more deeply into Ignatian thought, discover this great favorite of spiritual directors, directees, and others who want to understand Ignatius’s Rules for discernment—their keen insight into the human soul and their ability to explain the real-life struggles of spiritual seekers today.

978-0-8245-2291-9 $24.95 pb / 232 pages

The Discernment of Spirits: A Reader’s Guide An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living NEW! A companion to the bestselling Ignatian guide, this workbook provides a practical means of unlocking the wisdom of The Discernment of Spirits. Each chapter includes key concepts, additional case studies, and questions to consider in the personal application of the teachings.

978-0-8245-4985-5 $12.95 pb / 96 pages

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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY

Discerning the Will of God

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Which Ignatian title is right for you?

Spiritual Consolation

An Ignatian Guide for Greater Discernment Those with some familiarity with Ignatian spirituality enjoy this book, which extends the approach of The Discernment of Spirits, interweaving stories and Ignatian principles for a more profound understanding of Ignatius’s Second Rule for discernment.

The Examen Prayer Ancient Wisdom for Our Lives Today

When you want classic spiritual discipline to apply every day, this highly practical book is an important resource. The Examen prayer helps you discover the hand of God in your everyday life and learn to be receptive to God’s blessings.

978-0-8245-2367-1 $19.95 pb / 192 pages

978-0-8245-2429-6 $19.95 pb / 192 pages

An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises

When you need short, practical exercises for young and old, this volume provides 40 short (2-page) Ignatian meditations, including scripture passages, meditative keys for entering into the scriptural story, and guided questions for reflection.

For groups and individuals, whether beginners or experienced.

978-0-8245-2487-6 $16.95 pb / 96 pages

Meditation and Contemplation An Ignatian Guide to Prayer with Scripture

To understand the two practices essential to Ignatian spirituality, meditation and contemplation, discover this volume. Fr. Gallagher explains what is unique to each practice, shows how you can profit from both at different times in your spiritual life, and reveals how their structure can be adapted to your particular spiritual needs.

978-0-8245-2488-3 $14.95 pb / 112 pages

W H I C H I G N AT I A N T I T L E I S R I G H T F O R YO U ?

When you need short, practical exercises for young and old: An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer Group leaders who are looking for practical exercises for groups, including groups who may not have much experience in spiritual development, will want to acquire An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Scriptural Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises. Th is book features forty short (two-page) Ignatian meditations, including scripture passages, meditative keys for entering into the scriptural story, and guided questions for reflection. These exercises are also useful for individual reflection both for experienced persons and beginners: beginners will recognize and resonate with some of the evocative passages from scripture; those familiar with Ignatian teaching will appreciate the Ignatian structure of the guided questions.

When your life is at a crossroads: Discerning the Will of God If you are facing a turning point in life, you know how difficult it can be to try to hear God’s will amid the noise of other people’s expectations and your own wishes. Ignatius of Loyola developed a series of exercises and reflections designed to help you in these times so that your decision can be one that conforms to God’s will for your life.

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“You are like an artist when you pray.” – Ignatius of Loyola

The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola With Commentary

This readable translation and step-by-step commentary unfolds the relevance of a spiritual classic to modern life—for every reader, Christian or not. Stories, analogies, and approachable language make this an ideal companion for anyone seeking inspiration and personal growth

Hugo Rahner, editor

St. Ignatius Loyola Letters to Women

Reprinted by popular demand, this major volume in Crossroad’s library of Jesuit Spirituality unveils Ignatius’ spiritual wisdom for women. Rahner’s research and insights offer a priceless glimpse into Loyola’s relations with women—as spiritual directees, supporters, and confidantes.

978-0-8245-2475-3 $45.00 pb / 612 pages

Raymund Schwager

Jesus in the Drama of Salvation Toward a Biblical Doctrine of Redemption

A convincing scholarly picture of Jesus in relation to his Jewish historical context and to the beginnings of the Christian community. Schwager presents Jesus as the coherent message of God’s salvation to humankind.

978-0-8245-1796-0 $29.95 pb / 256 pages

978-0-8245-2539-2 $16.95 pb / 168 pages

Siegmar Dopp & Wilhelm Geerlings, editors

Dictionary of Early Christian Literature Explore the life and work of Christian writers up to the eighth century and their lasting influence—with complete, precise information and an updated bibliography. Articles unfold author’s lives, works, and impact, and analyze genres of Christian writing.

978-0-8245-2800-3 $65.95 pb / 640 pages

Michael Kennedy With Audio Narrated

by Martin Sheen

The Jesus Meditations

A Guide for Contemplation From an inner-city Jesuit pastor, stories of struggle and consolation in America’s most violent places—and the power of the simple, classic Ignatian method of growing closer to Christ in our daily lives. The latest in Crossroad’s series on Ignatian spirituality.

978-0-8245-1929-2 $19.95 pb / 192 pages

Mayeul de Dreuille

Msgr. Charles Murphy

Willi Lambert

The Founders of Christian Monasticism

A Personal Training Guide for the Deeper Catholic Spiritual Life

Discoveries with Ignatius Loyola

Seeking the Absolute Love

The author presents a loving introduction to the founders of the monastic orders and shows how St. Benedict and others made a skillful selection from the treasures of the ancients.

978-0-8245-1830-1 $17.95 pb / 160 pages

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Belonging to God

Answering St. John Paul II’s call for “training in holiness,” Charles Murphy, former rector of the North American College in Rome, applies principles from the spiritual tradition to modern life—on the model of the ever-practical St. Francis de Sales.

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Joseph A. Tetlow

Directions for Communication Willi Lambert’s exploration of the life and writings of St. Ignatius Loyola yields a fruitful and fascinating model of communication for people of all walks of life.

978-0-8245-1853-0 $18.95 pb / 256 pages

978-0-8245-2148-6 $16.95 pb / 184 pages

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The hidden ideological roots of modern biblical criticism TRADITION AND APOLOGETICS

Scott W. Hahn and Benjamin Wiker

Politicizing the Bible The Roots of Historical Criticism and the Secularization of Scripture 1300-1700

Penetrating the pretense of objectivity often presented in secular studies, Hahn and Wiker bring to light the appropriation of scripture by politically motivated interests and show connections between approaches employed at divinity schools today and the philosophies of Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Locke.

“Dr. Scott Hahn has a way, which is both readable and scholarly, of inspiring his readers to discover the great treasure of Scripture. His insights and contributions to biblical scholarship in this work will not go unnoticed or unappreciated. With the touch of a master’s pen, he explains some very important and yet complex concepts concerning the reliability, efficacy, meaning, and importance of Sacred Scripture for Catholics. We should rejoice and thank God for the wondrous gift of God’s revelation to us in Sacred Scripture.

We can also be grateful for scholars such as Scott Hahn, who help us open the Scriptures in continuity with the living Tradition of the Church.”

–Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D., former archbishop of Washington

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“Over the last 20 centuries, no book has been researched, pondered, and prayed over as intensely as the Bible. Dr. Hahn has done all these things himself; but, more importantly, he has studied the work of many generations of Christians and Jews who have gone before him. Then he gathered the best of all that study to help you in your own reading.

Because we’re Catholic, we need to become biblically literate. We need to know the Bible well because we hunger for abundant life— because we want to know Jesus, which is the same thing. Scott Hahn does a superb job of feeding his readers with the Word of God in this immensely useful guide.”

—Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., archbishop of Philadelphia 978-0-8245-9903-4 $59.95 hc / 624 pages

Scott W. Hahn is a professor of theology and scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology, and the author of numerous books.

He lives in Steubenville, Ohio.

Benjamin Wiker is an author and senior fellow with the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College, the Discovery Institute, and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Among his books are A Meaningful World and Moral Darwinism. He lives in Hopedale, Ohio.

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Catholic social teaching for a new generation Tea Party Catholic

The Catholic Case for Limited Government, a Free Economy, and Human Flourishing Samuel Gregg draws upon Catholic teaching, natural law theory, and the thought of Catholic founding father Charles Carroll of Carrollton to develop a Catholic case for free economy, limited government, and ordered liberty in America.

Targeting core tenets of the Tea Party movement, and exploring political economy and economic history, Samuel Gregg makes the case for a new breed of conservative—the Tea Party Catholic. Long married to the conventional liberal ideologies of the past, many American Catholics aspired to political ideals of John F. Kennedy. Increasingly, a growing number of Catholics have gravitated to the conservative side of American politics.

Adding his voice to the popular chorus of conservative Catholics—which include contemporary bestselling authors Michael Novak and Robert Sirico—Gregg examines the economic and social positions of the United States and defines where the Catholic church falls on a host of issues, including a free-market economy, the welfare state, the role and size of government, and the very definition of liberty and freedom.

“A stimulating reading of Catholic social teaching and the American Founding and its application to some of today’s most sharply contested public policy issues, particularly those touching on economic and religious freedom. Give it to your favorite Commonweal reader and let the debate begin!”

978-0-8245-4981-7 $24.95 pb / 272 pages

—George Weigel, papal biographer and author of Evangelical Catholicism

TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S Samuel Gregg is director of research at the Acton Institute and the author of several books, including John Paul II and the Development of Catholic Social Teaching, The Modern Papacy, and On Ordered Liberty. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Preface: The challenges of a Catholic legislator, by Rep. Paul Ryan (Or some other prominent Catholic politician).

1. Tea Party Catholic?

2. Catholics, the Economy and the State: A Brief History 3. Free Enterprise, Creativity, and Dignity 4. Solidarity, Subsidiarity, and the Welfare State 5. Loving – and Lift ing up – the Poor 6. Where Does the Government Fit In? 7. Economic Liberty and the fi rst Freedom 8. A Creative Minority: Patriots – Catholic and American

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Samuel Gregg

The New Evangelization in action TRADITION AND APOLOGETICS

Philip E. Lawler, editor

When Faith Goes Viral

11 Success Stories of the New Evangelization from Alabama to Vladivostok A team of Catholic journalists across the globe inquire: Where is the Catholic Church advancing, and why? Read real, nitty-gritty stories of apostolic Catholic laity and clergy in the field from Siberia to Peru to U.S. college campuses.

No hype, wishful thinking, or nostalgia—just real faith, spread by hard work.

978-0-8245-4982-4 $24.95 pb / 232 page “Th is is the kind of book that makes one want to run out and celebrate all that is new and exciting in the world of evangelization. A real shot in the arm, a must-read.”

—Judie Brown, president, American Life League

During this Year of Faith, when Catholics from all walks of life have been called to participate in the “new evangelization,” a question naturally arises: What sort of evangelization works? Are there any proven programs that have demonstrated the power to attract people to the faith?

F R O M T H E TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S • Vladivostok, Russia.

• The South Side of Chicago.

• A secularized Catholic college campus

“Few U.S. Catholics have written with as much balance and insight as Phil Lawler about what’s wrong with the Church in America. That’s why he just might be the best person alive to help the faithful see what the Church is doing right.”

—Rod Dreher, senior editor, The American Conservative “Phil Lawler is one of the most trusted Catholic journalists in the world today. Without fear or favor, he reports what is troubling in the Church, but he also pursues, as in this book, her points of light.”

—George Neumayr, contributing editor, The American Spectator

in the Midwest.

• Birmingham, Alabama.

• Central America.

• Eastern Europe.

• The slums of Nairobi, Kenya.

• The jungles of India.

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Philip F. Lawler is the editor of Catholic World News and the author of The Alternative Influence: The Impact of Investigative Reporting on American Media and The Faithful Departed: The Collapse of Boston’s Catholic Culture.

He lives in South Lancaster, Massachusetts.

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Catholic scholarship and living

The Virtues We Need Again

21 Life Lessons from the Great Books of the West

Dwight Longenecker

The Quest for the Creed

What the Apostles Really Believed, and Why It Matters

George Weigel

Practicing Catholic Essays Historical, Literary, Sporting, and Elegiac

Charting a course from the 1960s crack-up of social certitudes through current political meltdowns, George Weigel’s whirlwind tour of Catholicism, politics, literature, sports, and society yields telling insights from a keen observer and a master of the art of the essay.

An enthusiastic advocate for the edifying effects of reading, Mitchell Kalpakgian looks at the admirable qualities of mankind through the perspective of the great characters of Western literature. Find out how fiction informs and inspires fact in this enlightening work.

Exploring the startling statements that the Apostles ’ Creed makes about the nature of God, man, and the universe, this guide reveals the challenge and paradoxical beauty of a Christian cornerstone. A fresh, appealing examination of an often overlooked prayer.

978-0-8245-2655-9 $24.95 pb / 288 pages

978-0-8245-2674-0 $19.95 pb / 192 pages

Thomas Day

Elizabeth Ficocelli

Bernard McGinn

How Your Family Can Find Healing, Strength and Protection in the Sacraments

Thirty-Three Men and Women Who Shaped Christianity

Why Catholics Can’t Sing

Revised and Updated With New Grand Conclusions and Good Advice In this informative and entertaining critique of music in the Catholic church, Thomas Day outlines a stinging indictment of the influence of popular culture on American Catholicism, particularly as expressed in church music.

978-0-8245-4984-8 $24.95 pb / 272 pages

Seven From Heaven

Award-winning author Elizabeth Ficocelli offers the seven sacraments as opportunities for powerful encounters with Christ as well as practical blueprints for joyous family living.

Touching accounts from Ficocelli’s own experience refresh and deepen our understanding of these important Christian rites in daily life.

978-0-8245-0022-1 $24.95 pb / 312 pages

The Doctors of the Church

Written by one of the great authorities onCatholic wisdom, this user-friendly resource is designed as a general introduction to the thirty-three remarkable individuals who shaped the understanding of the Church’s faith.

978-0-8245-2549-1 $29.95 pb / 280 pages

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.

The Difference God Makes

A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion, and Culture Penned by a leading intellectual in the American Catholic church, this collection brings together Francis Cardinal George’s most influential writings on Catholic faith, communion, and culture, and stresses the importance of ecumenism and community among people of all beliefs.

A Herder & Herder book 978-0-8245-2627-6 $19.95 pb / 384 pages

Robert Royal

The Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century A Comprehensive World History

In the twentieth century, more Catholics were persecuted, tortured, and martyred than in any previous century. Robert Royal, president of The Faith and Reason Institute, traces the specific situation of each area and time when martyrdom occurred, and studies the political systems and conditions that gave rise to the persecution.

978-0-8245-2414-2 $19.95 pb / 448 pages

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Mitchell Kalpakgian

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Focus on Dr. Greg Popcak TRADITION AND APOLOGETICS

Gregory K. Popcak , Ph.D.

Holy Sex!

A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving Common wisdom puts sex and the church at odds, but don’t be fooled! This witty, frank, and refreshingly orthodox book draws from core Catholic teachings to show people of all faiths the way to thrilling, satisfying, and intimate sexual connection.

978-0-8245-2471-5 $14.95 pb / 352 pages

From the Table of Contents: Part One: Christianity’s Best Kept Secret: Sex, Lies, and the Real Thing · Fool’s Gold: Holy Sex or Eroticism · What Are Infallible Lovers Made Of? · Climbing Higher: The Sexuality Continuum Part Two: The Five Great Powers of Holy Sex: Sex Makes Us Holy · Sex Is Sacramental · Sex Is a Sign of God’s Love · Sex Unites · Sex Creates

“Devout, married Catholics have the best sex of any demographic group, the Family Research Council said . . . pointing to a collection of studies from the last several decades . . . [T]he University of Chicago’s last National Health and Social Life Survey, conducted in 1992 . . . found the most enjoyable and most frequent sex occurring among married people, those who attended church week— any church, whether Catholic or not— and people who had the least sexual partners.”

U.S. News and World Report (July 17, 2013) citing Gregory Popcak.

Part Three: The School of Love: Questions about Natural Family Planning (NFP) · The Infallible Lover’s Guide to Pleasure · The Anatomy of Infallible Loving: Setting the Stage · The Anatomy of Infallible Loving: The Good Stuff Part Four: Overcoming Common Problems: Is There Sex After Kids? · When NFP Is Too Hard · You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling · Common Sexual Problems for Women · Common Sexual Problems for Men · Overcoming Infertility · Infidelity · When to Seek Help (And from Whom) · Holy Sex Is Your Inheritance Quizzes: Baker’s Quiz · Test Your Holy Sex Quotient (HSQ) · Maximizing the Senses of Taste and Smell in Foreplay· Maximizing the Visual Sense in Foreplay · Maximizing the Auditory Sense in Foreplay · Maximizing the Sense of Touch in Foreplay · How Engaged Are You?

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Dr. Gregory Popcak is the author of eight popular books that integrate Catholic theology and counseling psychology. He is also the executive director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, an organization that provides telephone counseling and other resources to Catholics worldwide.

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“Our existence, in its totality, is a free gift.”–Robert Barron, Word on Fire

Robert Barron

A Theology of Transformation

Experiencing the Spirituality of the Great Cathedrals

And Now I See

Humans yearn for communion with the sacred but are also plagued by sickness of the soul. Award-winning author Robert Barron examines literature and liturgy to guide readers towards healing and transformation by encouraging surrender to the playful, unpredictable, and relentless love of God. 978-0-8245-1753-3 $29.95 pb / 296 pages

Robert Barron

Heaven in Stone and Glass

Word on Fire

Word on Fire host Fr. Barron offers us a perfect guide for reading the secrets of the Gothic cathedral, with insights into Christ, faith, and the soul’s yearning for God. “Charming and appealing.”–Library Journal

This collection of sermons from awardwinning author Fr. Robert Barron invokes the word of God through scripture and calls on every reader to heed the message of Christ and be changed. Homilies, arranged by theme, are taken from Barron’s popular radio show.

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Lorenzo Albacete

Frank J. Hanna

Attraction to Infinity

And How to Use It Well

Proclaiming the Power of Christ

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Gil Bailie

What Your Money Means

Violence Unveiled

From Charlie Rose and the NY Times to CNN and Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Albacete, a NASA physicist and Catholic priest, is a leading voice on the reason and necessity of religion. “The book, like the monsignor, crackles with humor, warmth, and intellectual excitement.”–Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker

As featured in Reader’s Digest and the PBS program The Call of the Entrepreneur, venture capitalist Frank Hanna explains the meaning of money and how to deal with it constructively in good times and bad. Hanna offers a persuasive argument in favor of giving even when money is tight, for the good of others and the quality of your own life.

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“The single most important book of social analysis and prophetic theology to appear in a generation.”–Sam Keene. By synthesizing an astounding array of seemingly discordant perceptions ranging from Bob Dylan songs and Aztec myths to Greek tragedy and the Hebrew prophets, Bailie presents a gripping Christian analysis of rising violence. Winner of the Pax Christi USA Book Award.

God at the Ritz

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TRADITION AND APOLOGETICS

Robert Barron

Faith, life, and lore from one of the funniest authors alive.

TRADITION AND APOLOGETICS

John Zmirak

The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Catechism A Faithful, Fun-Loving Look At Catholic Dogmas, Doctrines, and Schmoctrines

Masquerading behind the guise of the oldfashioned Catechism that generations of Catholic school kids in plaid skirts or clip-on ties had to memorize, this candid handbook provides a witty take on the teachings of the Catholic faith. Objections from relativist, New Atheist, dissenting Catholic, and other points of view are featured, with intellectually sound questions and bracingly funny answers.

“John Zmirak is easily one of the funniest writers alive . . . smart, well-grounded in his Catholic faith, and not hesitant to share it . . . He attacks the subject matter with the best of his doctrinally sound depth of knowledge and relays it with maximum humor.”

–Thomas McArdle, former White House speechwriter and communications director, Catholic League for Civil and Religious Rights

Penned by a Yale-educated author who worked both in the mainstream, secular media as well as for Catholic outlets, the study reveals the whole range of contemporary criticisms aimed at the church—and how to answer them in kind. Using both a rapier wit and the strong left hook of a blue-collar kid from Queens, this guide defends its faith with good humor and sincere respect at every turn while illustrating the difficulties modern believers face.

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“Humor is the best catechist.” –John Zmirak

John Zmirak and Denise Matychowiak

A Loving Look at the Lighter Side of the Catholic Faith, With Recipes for Feasts and Fun

A Spirited Look at Catholic Life and Lore from Apocalypse to Zinfandel

The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living

The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Wine, Whiskey & Song

Jump right into this hilarious liturgical calendar and celebrate Catholicism in a whole new way! An indispensable resource for observing the feast days of the saints, The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living unveils the history and humor behind the Catholic faith.

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John Zmirak

The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Seven Deadly Sins

National bestseller! An intelligent and church--loving introduction to Catholic culture that explains the difference between God and vodka, and why Benedictines make the best beer.

Hilarious sketches of history’s greatest saints and sinners, theological insights, and cringeinducing quizzes of virtue and vice so you can discover just how close to the precipice you are. With activities and adventures to help you crawl your way back to solid ground.

Self-help has never been so fun.

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John Zmirak and Carla Millar

The Grand Inquisitor The world’s first African pope is elected by the conclave of cardinals —who is trying to stop him, and why? This first great Catholic graphic novel is an exquisitely illustrated volume that will change the genre forever.

“At once terrifying and invigorating, The Grand Inquisitor tells an unforgettable story of the Catholic Church in a time of intrigue and betrayal. Haunting and vivid, and not to be missed.”–Thomas E. Woods Jr., author of How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization.

“Stunning blank verse and striking graphics.”–Roy Schoeman, author, Salvation Is from the Jews 978-0-8245-24357 $19.95 pb / 76 pages John Zmirak is an editor, journalist, screenwriter, political commentator, and writer. He is the author of The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Seven Deadly Sins and the coauthor of The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living; The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Wine, Whiskey, and Song; and The Grand Inquisitor. He has contributed to Investor’s Business Daily and the National Catholic Register.

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John Zmirak and Denise Matychowiak

“Meister Eckhart is an encouragement to believers and unbelievers alike.”

—Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, London

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With a foreword by leading Eckhart scholar Bernard McGinn, and the elegant translation of Maurice O’C Walshe, this comprehensive and authoritative work is a treasure for every serious spiritual seeker, and the finest volume on Eckhart ever to appear in English.

The Complete Mystical Works of Meister Eckhart

Meister Eckhart, Bernard McGinn

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