The Teachings of Pope John Paul II
Author: John E. Fagan
Publisher: Scepter Publishers
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9781594170454
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Together in God's Service
Author: Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Subcommittee on Lay Ministry
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781574552850
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Publication no. 5-285, United States Catholic Conference, Washington, D.C."--Page 4 of cover. Includes bibliographical references.
Mary's Pope
Author: Antoine Nachef
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9781580510776
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRooted in Scripture, Tradition, and Redemtoris Mater and other encyclicals, this book lays the foundations for understanding the teachings of the Catholic Church concerning Mary.
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
Author: Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Published: 2024-03-19
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 1639662669
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Compendium is a unique, unprecedented document in the history of the Church. It serves as a tool to inspire and guide the faithful who are faced daily with moral and pastoral challenges. Parts include: God's plan of love for humanity The family, the vital cell of society Social doctrine and ecclesial action For a civilization of love Index of references Analytical index
The Laity as Participants in the Mission of the Church
Author: Humphrey C. Anameje
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2017-06-05
Total Pages: 530
ISBN-13: 1524598585
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe church is made up of both the clergy and the laity. And for it to properly fulfill the mission for which it was instituted by Christ, all its members, each according to his or her God-given gift, must contribute both to the upbuilding of the church and to its mission. On the part of the laity, their active participation in the general mission of the church ad intra and ad extra has been a great challenge in the life and practice of the church throughout its history. The Second Vatican Council, in its spirit of aggiornamento, makes some positive difference. This work critically examines the conciliar documents, some relevant postconciliar documents, and theological reflection of some theologians. And finally, it proffers solutions that will enhance the active participation of the laity in the mission of the church in general and the church in Southeast Nigeria in particular.
The Priesthood of All Students
Author: Timothée Joset
Publisher: Langham Publishing
Published: 2023-06-30
Total Pages: 491
ISBN-13: 1839738766
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing on archival records and firsthand accounts, this work explores the history, theology, and missiology of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). It examines how IFES’s commitment to immediacy, mediation, and participation are grounded upon a firm belief in the priesthood of all believers and a missional ecclesiology that presupposes God’s involvement in all aspects of life, including the university. It traces the impact of diverse cultures and theologies upon the manifold expressions of mission IFES has engaged, and the role of IFES in extending the presence of God’s people in places, and among ideologies, where traditional church structures have limited access. This book is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact created when believers, whether students or otherwise, participate in the missio Dei as faithful and creative witnesses in their own contexts. Bearing relevance for all those interested in a Christian perspective on the university or the theological reverberations of student ministry, it also offers a robust theological framework for understanding the legitimacy of parachurch organizations and lay ministry.
Ministry
Author: Kenan Osborne OFM
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2003-02-19
Total Pages: 730
ISBN-13: 1725201011
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMinistry explores the rich and consistent history of lay ministry in the Roman Catholic Church since the first witness in the Bible. Kenan Osborne, a well-known theologian, combines his personal insights in contemporary spirituality to address the major issues that lay men and women face within the church structures at various periods of time. Has the role of the lay person in the Roman Catholic Church been diminished or supported over the centuries? 'Ministry' examines the historical evidence thoroughly and focuses on three important factors. First, Osborne offers a critical examination of the discipleship of every follower of Jesus. Next he describes the gradual de-emphasis of the non-cleric and non-religious in the church. Finally, he discusses the gradual emergence of the lay person into the mainstream of discipleship. 'Ministry' is designed for the lay person and the ordained. A complement to Osborne's previous book, 'Priesthood', this book is an extremely important historical study and must reading for those who seek the central foundation of discipleship within the Roman Catholic Church.
Christifideles Laici
Author: Pope John Paul II
Publisher:
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9780851837772
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Saints at Heart
Author: Bert Ghezzi
Publisher: Paraclete Press
Published: 2019-10-22
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1640603131
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSaints at Heart presents an engaging picture of the spiritual life as shown in the experience and writings of the saints. The title announces the book’s double theme: the lives of holy men and women who have consecrated their lives to God, and to the possibility of our following them and also dedicating our hearts to God. Readers will discover in this book well-told and appealing stories of women and men, ordinary human beings like themselves, who knew God and whose lives as a consequence radiated light, love, and joy. Each story presents the core message of a saint’s life and highlights an important spiritual path that readers will be encouraged to follow.
Witness to Hope
Author: George Weigel
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2009-10-13
Total Pages: 1228
ISBN-13: 0061758647
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis definitive biography of Pope John Paul II explores his historic influence on the world stage: “Magnificent. A tremendous achievement” (Washington Post). As head of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, John Paul II was one of the world’s most transformational figures. With unprecedented cooperation from the Pope, as well as the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of him as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics—and changed the course of history. The Pope played a crucial yet underexplored role in some of the most momentous events of his time, including the collapse of European communism, the quest for peace in the Middle East, and the democratic transformation of Latin America. With an updated preface, this edition of Witness to Hope explains how this “man from a far country” did all of that, and much more—and what both his accomplishments and the unfinished business of his pontificate mean for the future of the Church and the world.
