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Abortion and Martyrdom
Edited by Aidan Nichols OP
978 085244 543 3 176 pages £9.99
Adventures in Being
Alfredo Rubio
978 085244 212 8 144 pages £7.99
An Affair of the Heart
A Biblical and Franciscan Journey
Sr Patricia Jordan, FSM
Beginning with a sensitive exploration of the symbolic understanding of the heart in western thought, carefully looking at the heart in our literary inheritance, in our culture and in Scripture. Sr Patricia then focuses closely to explore it in the life and writings of Francis of Assisi. Here is inspirational guidance for prayer and reflection.
978 085244 690 4 176 pages £9.99
Anglicans and Orthodox
Judith Pinnington
978 085244 577 8 280 pages £14.99
Another Look at St. John's Gospel
Ivan Clutterbuck
Provides a clear path through modern biblical scholarship. Ivan Clutterbuck has a real gift in making accessible matters that can often seem complex and daunting. This book is an ideal comapanion for all those wishing to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this important witness to Our Lord's life.
0 85244 496 6 86 pages £5.99
Apostles & Martyrs
Banished From Eden
Original Sin and Evolutionary Theory in the Drama of Salvation
Raymund Schwager, SJ
Raymund Schwager explores how, if approached in an interdisciplinary way, and understood at the profound levels of human experience and thought that they reperesent, evolutionary theory and the doctrine of original sin need not contradict each other. Orginal sin, which ostensibly confuses separate realms in a mythological way, may preserve a deeper and critical view of the 'drama' of modernity has on the surfaceartificially separated. Looking at current developments in genetic technology, based on the concept of the organism as living memory, he observes the experience of suffering and evil in the contexts of natural and human history, and of revelation history.
0 85244 606 3 98 pages £14.99
Beads of Love - A Rosary
David Gentle
Christians from all backgrounds will be grateful to David Gentle, ordained in Anglican tradition, for directing us in this meditation through the Rosary, the traditional way of praying that leads
to the heart of the Gospel. His extended reflections on Scripture will be nourishing and helpful in times of trial and spiritual dryness.
978 0 85244 156 5 44 pages £3.99
The Beatitudes
Br Michael McMurray, CCS
Christ's Sermon on the Mount, the charter of Christianity, offers a secure basis for our faith. This book takes a fresh look at the Beatitudes and places them in a modern-day context. It uses contemporary examples from daily situations, or drawn from history, to point the way for us to understand and to make the message of the Beatitudes alive and life-giving. The message of these pages is intended as much for children learning their faith, teenagers and young people, as for men and women of mature years wondering why they are not happy and fulfilled.
978 0 85244 152 7 84 pages £5.99
Being Still
Reflections on an Ancient Mystical Tradition
Believing in the Future
Benedict XVI and the Search for Truth
Robert Tilley
When Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical letter Deus Caritas Est ('God is Love') came out, many were astonished. The choice of the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to write on the theme of love flew in the face of critics' characterisation of him as a hardliner. In fact, however, this encyclical does not mark a change in thinking on the part of the newly elected Pope. Rather, it represents the logical culmination of all that he has been writing for decades. He has taught consistently that the path of truth leads to love, and love is the perfection of what it is to be human. Such perfection can come only through communion, a fact that is expressed in the very nature of God, the Holy Trinity.
This book charts the path of the present Pope's thinking, a path full of surprises, not least because it concerns one of the more controversial figures of our time.
978 085244 163 3 288 pages £12.99
Benedict Rules - OK!
Daily Readings of the Rule of St.Benedict for Young People
Vena Eastwood
An exciting and practical means towards enhancing the spiritual development in schools of pupils, teachers and staff through the use of the Rule of
St.Benedict. A small selection of the Rule is presented on each page followed by a paragraph of points for discussion, and completed by a simple prayer. Teachers are given many good ideas about presentation. Also included are pages about the use of Lection Divina in education
0 85244 680 2 172 pages £9.99
Benedict's Disciples
A Book of Feasts and Seasons
The Bread of Life
Preparing for First Confession and First Communion
Martin Edwards
Parents, priests, catechists - all have a most serious responsibility to do everything to ensure that our children are well instructed. The Bread of Life is a valuable resource for any home, parish and school that wishes to impart the fullness of the faith to children preparing for their First Confession and their first Holy Communion.
'Sadly, some of the catechetical material produced in the last few decades has been lamentably inadequate for this necessary task. That is why we should be so grateful for the publ;ication of The Bread of Life. There has long been a real pastoral need for a preparation course like this: orthodox, pious (in the true sense) and practical - fully Catholic. It will be a valuable resource in any home, parish and school that wishes to impart the fullness of the faith to their children...' Fr Ignatius Harrison, C.O.
978 085244 121 3 80 pages illustrated in full colour £4.99
Brother Marcel Van:Autobiography
978 085244 597 6 £17.99
Cardinal Manning
From Anglican Archdeacon to Council Father at Vatican I
James Pereiro
This book follows Cardinal Manning's intellectual formation and development from his early years and Anglican ministry, through his conversion to Catholicism to his subsequent role at the First Vatican Council. This is an area of research that has hitherto attracted little attention, a neglect which is surprising given the significant role that Manning played in many of the most important ecclesiastical events of the time.
978 085244 405 4 £17.99
The Carmelite Way
The Catholic Hymn Book
Melody Edition 0 85244 358 7 £10.00hb
Catholic Trivia
Catholic Quiz Book
The Catholic Revival in English Literature, 1845-1961
Catholics in Interreligious Dialogue
Monasticism, Theology and Spirituality
0 85244 640 3 268 pages £14.99
Catholic Staffordshire 1500-1850
0 85244 655 1 320 pages £14.99 hardback
Catholicism Revisited
On Re-imagining God
Robert Butterworth
An honest and accessible assessment of Catholicism that serves as a model in method and content for anyone who wants to appreciate more fully the abiding reality of Jesus Christ.
978 085244 142 8 220 pages £12.99
The Challenge of Bernadette
Hugh Ross Williamson
Here is a new edition of this classic biography of St Bernadette, first published in 1958.
He is particularly admirable when dealing with Bernadette herself, for whom his love and reverence are beautifully conveyed … A well written and stimulating little book, which fulfils its purpose by bringing home to the reader in telling fashion the challenge of Bernadette. The Tablet
0 85244 649 7 114 pages £7.99
Charles Williams: A Celebration
Christ, The Ideal of the Priest
Blessed Columba Marmion
One of the foremost spiritual masters of the twentieth century, Blessed Columba Marmion, wrote this classic work on the priesthood to show the great holiness that priests are called to, and how that holiness can only be attained through close union with, and imitation of, Jesus Christ. While aimed at the clergy, this profound spiritual work will also be of immense inspiration for laity in coming to a deeper understanding of the true nature and calling of the priesthood.
0 85244 657 8 400 pages £17.99
Christ, The Life of the Soul
Blessed Columba Marmion
Newly Translated by Alan Bancroft
This guide to the spiritual life has had a direct influence on several Popes, generations of priests and religious, and countless members of the laity. In clear, inspiring language the author discusses every aspect of our journey to Christ: 'the source of all light, all grace, all holiness – the true Life of our life.'
Written for Christians in every walk of life, here are pages of practical knowledge and timeless wisdom, filled with rich insight, spiritual refreshment, inspiration and encouragement. Long out of print we are pleased to offer Marmion's greatest work in a vibrant new translation that captures all of its depth and spiritual power, while remaining meticulously faithful to the French language original.
'An authentic treasury of spiritual truth' Pope John Paul II
0 85244 656 X 520 pages £17.99
Christian Transition
Joseph Shiels
It is the obligation of Christianity that what it has to offer be presented not just adequately but also in a way compatible with the needs of the people to whom it is addressed. This means that the Christian reply will have to answer fully the perennial and very natural question: 'What is in it for me?' - and then the contemporary question 'Why should I make myself accept parts of Christianity I don't like?' Applying the timeless insights of the teaching of St.Teresa of Avila to these fundamental questions this is an inspiring book to help struggling Christians and those outside the Church find comfort and hope.
978 085244 287 6 176 pages £9.99
Christianity and Jerusalem
Anthony O'Mahony (Editor)
Christianity in the Holy Land has found its presence significantly challenged from a number of directions - war, interreligious and ethnic conflict, emigration, and a fragmented ecclesiology - for almost all of the twentieth century and into the first decade of the present century. As a sacred city Jerusalem has a global significance: for Muslims, for Jews and for Christians. Theology and politics have interacted in this sacred story. The contributors to this volume have undertaken a wide-ranging historical, political and theological enquiry into the Christian presence in modern Jerusalem and the Holy Land.
978 085244 646 1 340 pages £20.00
The Church and the World
Essays Catholic and Contemporary
John Haldane
The philosopher and commentator John Haldane explores a range of issues concerning the condition of Roman Catholicism, its leadership and teachings, and examines the ways in which these connect with, complement, or challenge trends within Western Society. Over the course of some twenty-five essays he discusses matters as diverse as the papacy of John Paul II, the role of philosophy in articulating Catholic teaching, evolutionary theory, Christian humanisim, medical and sexual ethics, religious architecture and Catholic schooling. The chapters display the analytical mind of the philosopher, the sensibility of the art critic, and the fluency and descriptive power of the journalist and broadcaster.
978 085244 588 4 230 pages £9.99
A Church in Miniature
Ivan Clutterbuck
Many shrewd observers of the church scene tell us that the Church of England is in terminal decline. Ivan Clutterbuck addresses the problem, analyses the ecclesiastical situation, shows that other great churches are also in disarray and offers a programme of retraining in basic principles.
208 pages 9780852443453 £9.99 special price £6.99
The Cistercians in the Early Middle Ages
Clerical Celibacy in East and West
Come Apart and Rest a While
Sr Patricia Jordan, FSM
In the company of St.Francis and St.Clare we are invited to step inside a new building in rural Derbyshire, modelled on the Portiuncula hermitage in Assisi. St.Francis was named by Pope John Paul II the Patron Saint of Ecology, and this chapel has been built in sympathy with environmental issues. In the peace of the garden, in the cloister or within the simple building we are led on a journey of prayer and spiritual refreshment.
978 085244 691 1 128 pages Illustrated in colour £7.99
Come, Lord Jesus
Reflections on the Advent and Christmas Seasons
0 85244 020 0 86 pages £5.99
A Concise Catechism for Catholics
Confirmed in the Faith
Contemporary Catholic Theology: A Reader
Contemporary Catholic Education
Michael Hayes and Liam Gearon
0 85244 528 8 £20.00
Conversations
Marcel Van, CSsR
Translated by Jack Keogan
Born in North Vietnam in 1928, Br Marcel Van died in a Communist prison in 1959. His 31 years encompassed a remarkable life; from a deeply Christian family he modelled his way of life and spirituality on that of Thérèse of Lisieux. His rare spiritual qualities were recognised by his spiritual director who encouraged him to write. This is the second volume of the Complete Works of this saintly Redemptorist father.
978 085244 629 4 460 pages £20.00 
The Cube and the Cathedral
Daily Lenten Meditations
The Deacon Reader
James Keating
For those seeking to grasp not only what a deacon does, but, more importantly, who a deacon is, The Deacon Reader serves as an enlightening instrument. For deacons and those preparing for the diaconate, this book will be an excellent instrument in the understanding and love of their vocation. But anyone who reads this book will have an expanded appreciation of the diaconate and the gift it has been to the Church.
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia
085244 675 6 296 pages £14.99
A Deep and Subtle Joy
Life at Quarr Abbey
Luke Bell OSB
An introduction to Benedictine, and indeed Christian, spirituality. It takes the reader on a twenty-four-hour personal tour of Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight. The reader is invited to share in the lives of the monks and enter into their rhythm of worship, work, reading, prayer and recreation.
The chapters are organised according to the rhythm of the day and answer questions such as, "What can we learn from the way pigs eats?" and "Why is the cloister hidden?" Taking illustrations from both nature and scripture, A Deep and Subtle Joy describes various areas in the monastery, as well as particularly moments in the day. Each chapter focuses on a time of day, which has its won spiritual theme.
Father Luke Bell, OSB, is a monk at Quarr Abbey. He studied English at Cambridge University, and has experience as a teacher, a pastor of a country parish, and a prison chaplain. He is the author of several books on aspects of Christian spirituality.
0 85244 676 4 164 pages £7.99
The Detour
Towards Revising Catholicism
Robert Butterworth
A fascinating journey providing glimpses of a Lancashire childhood in pre-war Leyland and the Roman Catholicism of that time and place. Then follows the wider world of school, the author's first contact with Jesuits, Oxford and Heythrop College, finally his role as Head of Theology and Religious Studies at the Roehampton Institute. Now married and enjoying retirement, he here explores with a rare combination of elegance and contemporary relevance his 'theological autobiography'.
0 85244 636 5 268 pages £15.99
The Devil is a Jackass:
William Ullathorne
Discipline & Justice in the Church of England
G.R.Evans
0 85244 470 2 £12.99 @ Special Offer £3.50
Discovering Edith Stein
Dominican Gallery
Aidan Nichols
0 85244 393 5 £17.99 @ special offer £15.00hb
Dr Franz Hildebrandt
Edith Stein - Woman of Prayer
Edith Stein Discovered
Elizabeth Hayes
978 0 85244 209 8 348 illustrated pages £14.99
English Hospice in Rome
John Allen (Editor)
978 085244 624 9 320 pages £17.99
The English Jesuits from Campion to Martindale
Bernard Basset, SJ
Abridged and edited by Rodger Charles, SJ
978 085244 599 0 216 pages £9.99
The English Parson-Naturalist
The English Pilgrimage to Rome
Judith Champ
0 85244 373 0 £12.99
A Eucharistic Vision and The Spirituality of St.Francis
Mark of Whistable
Brother Mark reflects on the great Eucharistic reforms of the thirteenth century and particularly concentrates on the Eucharistic devotion inspired by St.Francis of Assisi
0 85244 663 2 96 pages £6.99
Faith and Fortune
Madeleine Beard
978 085244 392 7 234 pages £9.99
A Faith for Skeptics
John H.Heidt
0 85244 628 4 £7.99
Faith Through Reason
Janne Haaland Matláry
Preface by Cardinal Jospeh Ratzinger
What led a young Norwegian woman, who grew up with a deep love for the rugged and majetsic scenery of her native land, and was educated in its secular, post-Protestant culture, to become a Catholic?
Thanks to this book, it is possible to return to the state of 'first love', to experience once again the greatness and daring of the 'yes' of Catholicism, its vastness, its light, and the joy that strengthens us on the precarious path of faith, and keeps intact the intensity of that first love which alone can show us the way to the summit.
0 85244 044 9 218 pages £9.99
The Family and Descendants of St.Thomas More
Martin Wood
Although it is approaching five hundred years since he died, interest in Sir Thomas More, one-time Chancellor of England, lives on. His story is well known, but for the first time this extended biography asks 'What happened to his family?'. Written by one of his descendants, it traces the family from Tudor England to the middle of the nineteenth century, when after the death in 1795 of the last male heir, Fr Thomas More SJ, the remaining family estate has passed to his sister. By this time Catholics had been received back into the society from which they had so long been excluded.
978 085244 681 2 308 pages £17.99
Fathers and Anglicans
Fatima Handbook
Fatima, Russia & Pope John Paul II
The Fellowship of Angels
The English Writings of Richard Rolle
Translated into modern English by Henrietta Hicks
Richard Rolle, ardent medieval spiritual writer, eloquent religious guide, fervent hearer of the song of angels, has been considered the true father of English literature. He wrote numerous spiritual works and it was reported that many were converted to God by his exhortations and writings. He made the first post-Norman translation of the Psalms. Here are translations in modern English of his prayers, spiritual reflections and meditations.
978 085244 123 7 76 pages £5.99
Forgotten Shrines
Frederick William Faber
A Great Servant of God
Melissa Wilkinson
A comprehensive picture of the life and spiritual development of the founder of the London Oratory. The accepted historical image of Frederick William Faber has often been that of a portly, ebullient, over-emotional individual, chiefly remembered as the founder of the London Oratory, for his disagreemants with John Henry Newman, and his prolific output of hymns (often triumphalist and occasionally sentimental). There is, however, a more profound side to Faber, which made him, in the opinion of one of his contemporaries, Henry Edward Manning, 'a great servant of God'.
Melissa Wilkinson shows that Faber inhabited a more fascinating, sophisticated, complex and multi-faceted world than has hitherto been realised.
978 085244 135 0 352 pages Illustrated £20.00hb
From Ash to Fire
A Contemporary Journey through the Interior Castle of Teresa of Avila
Carolyn Humphreys
It is generally agreed that the Interior Castle is Teresa's most orderly and mature work on our prayer journey to God, a timeless classic in the spiritual field. This modern commentary is a testimony to its abiding value and its relevance to our day. The author writes in a very attractive and incisive style – reaching even literary eloquence. It is full of solid insight, keen intuition and wise counsels for the spiritual journey. Michael Buckley OCD
0 85244 669 1 164 pages £7.99