Thomas Rausch’s book examines a number of recent studies of young adult Catholics as well as different ways that being Catholic is developed and supported, from the Catholic imagination to a reexamination of Christian origins in the light of the…
Category: Book Review
Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton And Other Saints (Christian Classics), by James Martin
By meditating on personal examples from the author’s life, as well as reflecting on the inspirational life and writings of Thomas Merton, stories from the Gospels, as well as the lives of other holy men and women (among them, Henri…
Becoming a Church of Lifelong Learners: The Generations of Faith Sourcebook, by John Roberto
Becoming a Church of Lifelong Learners presents a vision of lifelong, intergenerational faith formation, developed from a Roman Catholic perspective, but applicable to all mainline Christian churches. The book analyzes the contemporary challenges facing Christian faith formation, outlines the essential…
Beads and Strands: Reflections of an African Woman on Christianity in Africa, by Mercy Amba Oduyoye
Mercy Oduyoye’s latest book gathers a wealth of insights under three headings—“Africa and Redemption”; “Global Issues in African Perspective”; and “Women, Tradition, and the Gospel in Africa.” She brings Akan and other African traditions into correlation with biblical stories to…
Awake My Soul: Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions, by James Martin
As the liturgical reforms of the last four decades have given much of Catholic worship a decidedly Protestant patina, many Catholics have continued to find meaning in such distinctive devotional practices as praying the Rosary and venerating the saints. These…
Aurelius Augustinus – You Done Us Wrong?
A review of Christopher Hall’s “Learning Theology with the Church Fathers.” Includes reflection on St. Augustine’s notion of the fallen nature of humanity and the efforts of early Church fathers and mothers to understand the mystery of God. Find it…
Anthropology of Religion: A Handbook, by Stephen D. Glazier, ed.
Religion has experienced growing importance in recent years, and interest in the anthropological study of religion has increased as well. This reference book offers a much-needed overview of the most significant topics and concerns in the field. Chapters by expert…
Anthony de Mello, by William Dych, S.J.
Bringing together the wisdom of East and West, the Indian Jesuit Anthony de Mello used stories and parables to awaken his listeners to an awareness of God’s presence in their midst. Since his death in 1987, countless readers have been…
Angels Unawares, by Megan McKenna
McKenna draws deft and touching portraits of angels as special friends of the imprisoned, the endangered, the persecuted, and those who preach the good news. Her tales will delight enthusiastic as well as discerning angel-watchers. Find it here. Did you…
And Morning Came: Scriptures of the Resurrection, by Megan McKenna
In this masterful exploration through the Scriptures of the Resurrection, Megan McKenna helps us know each of the Gospel writers, understand the world they lived in, grasp the unique aspects of their Resurrection accounts, and see the connections these accounts…
