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Dunne describes three journeys to Jerusalem: the first, a pilgrimage of the mind; the second, a pilgrimage of the heart; and the third, a pilgrimage of the soul. Writing in an almost musical voice, he comes back over and over to themes developed in earlier chapters to orchestrate a most insightful story that ends with a discovery of the home of "the human spirit in a life larger than life." As with most of his books, the central issues are front and center: "Where do you come from?" and "Where are you going?" And he asks this of Jews, Muslims, and Christians in this city that is so sacred to these religions.

Curran is one of the most important post-Vatican II Catholic moral theologians. This volume, like most of Curran's books, is a collection of journal articles and book chapters published over the last three years. These ten essays address the exercise of the Church's magisterium, Catholic social teaching, sexual ethics, the work of Richard McCormick, God's providence and human responsibility, academic freedom, and the use of military force. Certain themes weave their way through these essays. Curran insightfully insists that the Church apply the methodology and principles of its social teaching to its own structure, teaching function, and sexual ethics. In particular the historical consciousness that informs and develops Catholic social teaching can reform the exercise of the hierarchical magisterium, and the principle of subsidiarity should stimulate meaningful change in the structure of the Church.

In easily-understood language and with convincing logic, Dick Westley critiques current cultural misperceptions of death and dying, analyzes traditional positions opposed to Euthanasia, and presents a justification for active voluntary euthanasia. When It's Right to Die is a thought-provoking work that opens the door for discussion on key issues regarding death and dying today.

Prayer of the Heart is a guide to contemplative prayer in which noted spiritual writer George Maloney traces the historical development of the Jesus Prayer.

Hitler's Pope is the previously untold story of the man who was arguably the most dangerous churchman in modern history: Eugenio Pacelli, Pius XII, Pontiff from 1939 to 1958 and long controversial as the Pope who failed to speak out against Hitler's Final Solution. Here is the full story of how Pacelli in fact prompted events in the 1920s and '30s that helped sweep the Nazis to unhindered power.

Will motivate viewers to examine their experiences of prayer The message of God's love is revealed through the personal witness of those featured in this program. 9 segments.

What does the Church teach about Abortion, Capital Punishment, Birth Control, Homosexuality, Divorce, Warfare, Economics, Celibacy, Ordination of Women, Authority, and Conscience.

Many parishes today have become so preoccupied with the challenge of maintaining their status quo that they risk losing sight of the larger mission of evangelization.

Called "the most sublime of all the Spanish mystics," distinguished Carmelite monk John of the Cross holds a singular place in the world of mystical theology.

This book is a sign of hope for us. A candid, bold, and often hard-hitting commentary on the Roman Catholic priesthood.