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21) Journeys Home
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Edited by Marcus C. Grodi, M. Div This book is the foundation of what The Coming Home Network is all about: the journeys of Protestant clergy and laity coming home to the Catholic Church. The Coming Home Network is a lay ministry committed to helping Protestant clergy during and after they have made their Journey Home. This book contains the stories of many prominent clergy converts.
22) Be near me
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Oxford-educated Father David Anderton, the Catholic priest in a small, working-class Scottish parish, triggers the enmity, suspicions, and simmering hatred of a town that resents strangers when he befriends two rebellious teenagers.
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Their revolutionary marriage was arguably one of the most scandalous and intriguing in history. Against all odds, the unlikely union worked, blossoming over time into the most tender of love stories. This biography tells the story of two extraordinary people and their extraordinary relationship, offering refreshing insights into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers' profound impact on the institution of marriage, the effects of which still...
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In 1986, Julia Duin moved to Houston as the new religion writer for the Houston Chronicle. She visited the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Houston's blighted East End and fell in love with its gorgeous music and charismatic worship. After she met Graham Pulkingham, the spellbinding priest who had led Redeemer into a powerful renewal starting in 1964, Duin became convinced the world needed to know the story of this immensely gifted man and the...
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The Letter to the Corinthians by Clement of Rome and the Didache are two of the most important documents from the earliest days of Christianity. Here we stand at the very fount of Christian teaching outside the New Testament. Here we stand at the very fount of Christian teaching outside the New Testament. Clement's letter and the Didache reveal how Christians were implementing and living out the faith taught by Jesus and passed on by the twelve apostles....
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Ignatius of Antioch and Polycarp of Smyrna were two of the greatest leaders of Christianity in the first half of the second century. Their combined writings provide a unique window on the faith, life, and practice of the early Christians. Careful reading of these writings demonstrates the unique place that the early Fathers of the Church hold in establishing the foundations of historic Christianity. Their relevance for contemporary ecumenical discussions...
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Most Christians understand the Reformation from only one perspective. Professor Karl Adam gives a historically sensitive and accurate analysis of the causes of the Reformation that stands as a valid and sometimes unsettling challenge to the presuppositions of Protestants and Catholics alike. This valuable resource is a powerful summary of the issues that led to the Reformation and their implications today.
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IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents a biography of Martin Luther, detailing his entry into church life and his religious views. Reveals how his protests against the Roman Catholic Church resulted in the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism. Includes full-color illustrations and a glossary.
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The Deacon's Ministry of the Word will offer both scriptural and theological resources, as well as strategies and approaches, for effectively communicating the word of God. The book will focus primarily on the homily-but the ideas and skills can be readily applied by deacons in any presentation in which the word of God is central, including RCIA meetings and retreat conferences.
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Thirteen beautiful sermons about Our Blessed Mother by this master of mystical theology and Doctor of the Church, published in English for the first time. Shows how Our Lady's life was rich in virtue especially humility, obedience and charity. St. Frances de Sales gives one beautiful insight after another.
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A fast-paced book that is easy to read; The Shroud of Turin is guaranteed to interest everyone and give convincing proof--despite the recent propaganda to the contrary--that the Shroud of Turin is the actual burial cloth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Filled with facts of science and history; you are guaranteed to learn a lot! Well researched and well written. This book is small and doesn't take too long to read -- makes a great gift!
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Nothing connected with the Passion and Death of Christ was purely accidental. And although Our Saviour was unquestionably the central figure of Calvary, many other persons - by God's Providence - took part in the living drama of the first Good Friday. These persons too provide instruction for our own lives.
34) Along the Way
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Appealing to both the person in the pew and professional minister, Along the Way: The Life, Lessons, and Legacy of Father Hugh F. Crean explores the legacy of Vatican II (1962-1965) and its unfinished agenda. Written by a diverse group of contributors, including noted Church historian David O'Brien and sociologist Mary Johnson, SNDdeN, the essays included in Along the Way challenge readers to reconsider the essence and form of priesthood, religious...
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Probably the most intriguing and consoling book ever written about the Sacrament of Confession. This little gem contains a host of true stories about Confession, plus quotes from the Bible and the Saints of the early Church. Shows how even Protestants admire Confession, how it comes from Our Lord Himself, and gives renewed courage and youthfulness of spirit to the heart and soul. Says that by means of weekly Confession any sin can be conquered! Filled...
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From critically acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize runner-up, Frederick Buechner comes another powerfully honest memoir, The Eyes of the Heart. Full of poignant insights into his most personal relationships, this moving account traces how the author was shaped as much by his family's secrets as by its celebrations.
Within the innermost chambers of his consciousness, Buechner, in his characteristically self-searching style, explores the mysteries...
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"This biography, begun by Timothy F. Lull prior to his death and capably finished by Derek Nelson, is marked for its fresh, winsome, and invigorating style-one undoubtedly shaped by years spent in undergraduate and seminary classrooms. In this telling, Luther is an energetic, resilient actor, driven by very human strengths and failings, always wishing to do right by his understanding of God and the witness of the Scriptures. At times humorous, always...
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Le rapport fraternel et mutuellement fécond entre un pape contemporain et l'un des nouveaux mouvements ecclésiaux.
Cet ouvrage recueille les contributions données à l'occasion d'un colloque sur Paul VI et Chiara Lubich à Rome. Elles analysent les rapports entre Mgr Montini/Paul VI, Chiara Lubich et le mouvement des Focolari. C'est une histoire qui remonte bien au-delà du concile Vatican II et qui s'est poursuivie tout au long du pontificat...
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Together at the Table is the personal story and public message of Bishop Karen Oliveto, the first openly LGBTQ person to be elected a bishop in The United Methodist Church. Her election was and is controversial, with opponents seeking to have her removed and some even threatening violence against her. The denomination has been debating the inclusion of LGBTQ people for decades and will be gathering in February 2019 to determine whether it can agree...
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Climb every mountain...
Find out how a fun-loving young girl was, motivated to turn early life tragedy and challenges into a life of freedom and 'mountain top' experience. Discover how a strong faith, courage and tenacity were, required to reverse her destiny and find her true-identity.
This memoir is of one of Western Australia's first female Anglican deacons and priest to be, given a Parish within the North Eastern Goldfields incorporating Leinster,...
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