The Meal That Reconnects
The Meal That Reconnects

Author: Mary E. McGann

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0814660312

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2021 Catholic Media Association Award first place award in Catholic Social Teaching In The Meal That Reconnects, Dr. Mary McGann, RSCJ, invites readers to a more profound appreciation of the sacredness of eating, the planetary interdependence that food and the sharing of food entails, and the destructiveness of the industrial food system that is supplying food to tables globally. She presents the food crisis as a spiritual crisis-a call to rediscover the theological, ecological, and spiritual significance of eating and to probe its challenge to Christian eucharistic practice. Drawing on the origins of Eucharist in Jesus's meal fellowship and the worship of early Christians, McGann invites communities to reclaim the foundational meal character of eucharistic celebration while offering pertinent strategies for this renewal.

On the Path
On the Path

Author: Wayne Bergthor Arnason

Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1558960074

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"On the path: spirituality for youth and adults is a seven-to-ten-session structured program that explores the nature and meaning of spirituality in the lives of youth and adults. It is designed for use by groups of 15-to-18-year-old youths, college-age people, and adults. The program requires a minimum of six participants; the ideal group size is 8 to 12 participants and two leaders"--Introd.

The Eucharist and the Hunger of the World
The Eucharist and the Hunger of the World

Author: Monika Hellwig

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781556125614

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The central action of the Eucharist--sharing of food, not only eating--underscores the interdependence of all people and the sharing of resources.

The Eucharistic Vision of Laudato Si
The Eucharistic Vision of Laudato Si

Author: Lucas Briola

Publisher: CUA Press

Published: 2022-12-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0813235812

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No other encyclical has generated as much conversation—both Catholic and non-Catholic—as Laudato si’. Often forgotten in these conversations is the theological heart and eucharistic vision of the encyclical and its integral ecology. Even the title of Laudato si’—“Praised be!”—signals the centrality of right praise in caring for our common home. Using Bernard Lonergan’s theology of history, this book unearths the doxological, eucharistic vision that shapes the encyclical’s integral presentation of social and ecological conversion. It offers the first book-length study that recovers the eucharistic nature of Laudato si’. In drawing out the eucharistic vision of Laudato si’, the book accomplishes several feats for the reader. It roots the eucharistic dimensions of the encyclical in the writings of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, showing how Pope Francis develops their thought in notable ways. It introduces Bernard Lonergan’s theology of history, showing how his framework can capture the eucharistic contours of caring for our common home; so too, in light of Laudato si’, does the book expand his theology of history to incorporate both ecological concern and the doxological, eucharistic essence of the church. The book assembles a liturgically shaped, systematic account of the church’s social mission. It joins poles otherwise sundered in a polarized church and world: between worship and justice, between concerns for human life and concerns for the natural world. Realizing the eucharistic vision of Laudato si’ promises much for our contemporary moment. Pope Francis recently observed that the integral ecology of Laudato si’ holds the key for the world’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Catholic Bishops recently launched a Eucharistic Revival that aims to rekindle eucharistic devotion and praxis. The Eucharistic Vision of Laudato Si’: Praise, Conversion, and Integral Ecology supplies a timely study that helps fulfill these intertwined calls.

Saying Amen
Saying Amen

Author: Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ

Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications

Published: 2022-01-20

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1616716428

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In Saying Amen: Entering into the Mystery of the Sacraments, Kathleen Hughes invites readers to deepen their liturgical prayer. She does this through a method of exploring the sacramental liturgies and reflecting on them. This method of mystagogy—the holy remembering of the words, gestures, sights, scents, music, and silence of the event—opens people to the touch of God. That openness can lead to transformation and a better understanding of what it means to say Amen during communal prayer. This book, which includes the fruit of Kathleen’s interviews with hundreds of Catholics, is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and pastoral ministers. Not only does Saying Amen present a mystagogical method, it provides reflections from the faithful on how the liturgy has touched their lives.

The DODO Diet
The DODO Diet

Author: Drew Price

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-12-05

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1448177405

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The D.O.D.O. Diet, or Day On, Day Off Diet will help you lose weight quickly and easily whilst dropping fat, building muscle, restoring energy levels and dramatically improving fitness and health (it can help reduce your risk of cancer and diabetes as well as slow the ageing process). Unlike other 5:2 diets, you aren’t tied to two set diet days a week. Depending on your individual goals you can diet 1, 2 or 3 days a week to get the results you want – and eat whatever you like the rest of the week. The diet is carefully designed by Drew Price, a highly experienced Registered Nutritionist who specialises in working with elite athletes to help them reach peak condition and improve their performance, including medal-winning Olympians, Premier League footballers, Rugby League and Rugby Union players. On ‘Days On’ you drink plenty of fluids and eat one light meal a day (about a quarter of your normal calorie intake)and there are clear guidelines, meal plans and simple recipes to help you do this. On ‘Days Off’ you can eat exactly what you want, although you are encouraged to follow his everyday eating guidelines to make the best food choices and to get the full health benefits of the diet. A revolutionary approach to weight loss, health and fitness, The D.O.D.O. Diet ends the tyranny of everyday dieting and calorie counting and gets you the results you want, whether you just want to lose weight, are training for a specific sports event or want to protect your long-term health.

Lively Oracles of God
Lively Oracles of God

Author: Gordon Jeanes

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2022-02-15

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0814667228

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This book reexamines what we often take for granted: how Scripture is presented to worshipers; how it is heard, especially by those with little experience of the life of the church; Scripture’s role in mediating the great narratives of incarnation and redemption at the high points of the year; where Scripture meets people in ritual transition; how the Bible itself provides the language of much public prayer. Contributors also consider how the relationship between Scripture and liturgy is tested by new priorities—the climate crisis, the inclusion and protection of children, the recognition and honoring of those who find themselves on the margins of the church, and the significance of gender and identity in all areas of the church’s life. This book does not offer definitive statements. It is an invitation to a wide audience to engage in new conversations with their practice of worship.

God and the Natural World
God and the Natural World

Author: Ted Peters

Publisher: ATF Press

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1925612082

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This collection of essays is a fitting tribute to Denis Edwards, who was one of Australia's leading theologians. In exploring the most challenging questions of our time, these essays canvas some of the great themes of Christian theology that were the focus of Edwards research. Denis Edwards was a theologian of dialogue: dialogue with our rich theological tradition, dialogue with science, dialogue with contemporary theologians. The contributors to this volume enter into a dialogue with substantial parts of the theological output of Denis Edwards. In the process, they capture something of his humanity, his love of creation, and his concern for our common home. The book demonstrates the commitment Denis Edwards had to a theology that is truly ecumenical and always learning from the insights of others. The editors and authors have done a great service in helping many others to deepen reflection on Denis Edwards' contribution to our understanding of God and the natural world.

Franciscan Writings
Franciscan Writings

Author: Dawn M. Nothwehr, OSF

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-05-18

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 056769917X

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This book explains key Franciscan values and a hope-filled vision of peace, justice, and sustainability for all of creation. Dawn M. Nothwehr engages with a wide variety of topics such as: ecological sin, environmental destruction, a positive Franciscan soteriological path forward, practical tools necessary for conversion, planet-healing actions, and life-sustaining changes. Part 1 includes two chapters on the Old and New Testament texts frequently utilized by St. Francis and St. Clare that uphold values essential for Franciscan ecotheology. Part 2 features a chapter on St. Francis and one on St. Clare, mapping the distinct major landmarks of their vernacular theologies on creation care. The two chapters of Part 3 first outline the formal Franciscan theology and spirituality of St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, before diving into the Christology and ethics of Blessed John Duns Scotus. In four chapters, Part 4 focuses on major ecological issues with an interdisciplinary approach considering current science, Franciscan theology, ethics, spirituality and praxis. Designed for classroom use, each chapter includes a wide variety of pedagogical features: primary texts, reflection and application, questions for reflection and discussion, suggestions for action, a short prayer and suggestions for further study.