Category: Recently Published Books
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Review Essay: Political Orthodoxies
“Most of the “unorthodoxies” Hovorun examines in this book are prominent dysfunctions or misuses of religion in the modern period, notorious ones at that.”
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Brief Book Review: Black Madonna
Lee weaves a more accurate tapestry of [Mary], making her accessible to today’s reader.
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Brief Book Review: Priesthood in Religious Life
The editors…explore solutions that preserve both the integrity of religious life and commitment to the ministerial needs of the Church today.
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Spanish Book of the Chair
I was in Spain recently and there came across a newly published liturgical book, the 2018 Libro de la Sede or Book of the Chair. This book is edited and published by the Spanish Bishops’ Conference as part of their Third Edition of the Roman Missal (ISBN: 978-8492586981, 1196 pages, €60). It succeeds a similar book that was keyed to the…
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Brief Book Review: A Vision for Conversion
“The author shares an integral vision of Church, of parish, of discipleship, of ministry and yes, of RCIA.”
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Brief Book Review: Come into the Light
“And though readers may take issue with some aspects of the book, ensuing personal reflection and group conversation will undoubtedly be stimulating and helpful.”
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Brief Book Review: Suffering in Worship
“van Ommen highlights the importance of (and opportunities for) explicitly naming occasions where God suffers with people…”
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Brief Book Review: Easter Vigil Homilies
Easter Vigil Homilies by Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) Who should read this? Anyone who listens to sermons, who preaches sermons, who finds the church’s witness to be at the center of life, and who cares about the gospel of Christ Jesus will be nourished by this collection of homilies. Why is this book significant? Although…
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Brief Book Review: The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion
This book would not really equip ordained or lay ministers with an understanding of the Eucharist.