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The King's Partners in Bracton
Michael Blecker OSB
Examines Bracton's De legibus et consuetudinibus Angliae ("On the Laws and Customs of England"): One of the most famous parts of De legibus, previously considered a later addition or gloss, is the subject of this study. This study hopes to suggest a possible interpretation of the addicio, particularly its most enigmatic phrase: ((Qui socium habet, habet magistrum)).
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First Thessalonians, Philippians, Philemon, Second Thessalonians, Colossians, Ephesians
Ivan Havener OSB
Vol. 8 of the Collegeville Bible Commentary
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A Parade of Saints
Mark J. Twomey and Placid Stuckenschneider OSB
Forty-three stories providing biographies of fifty-two saints who gave special service and love to God and man.
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Dual Models
Magnus J. Wenninger OSB
In Dual Models, written in the same enthusiastic style as its predecessors Polyhedron Models and Spherical Models, Magnus J. Wenninger presents the complete set of uniform duals of uniform polyhedral, thus rounding out a significant body of knowledge with respect to polyhedral forms. He begins with the simplest convex solids but then goes on to show how all the more difficult, non convex, uniform polyhedral duals can be derived from a geometric theorem on duality that unifies and systematizes the entire set of such duals. Many of these complex shapes are published here for the first time. Models made by the author are shown in photographs, and these, along with line drawings, diagrams, and commentary, invite readers to undertake the task of making the models, using index cards or tag paper and glue as construction materials. The mathematics is deliberately kept at the high school or secondary level, and hence the book presumes at most some knowledge of geometry and ordinary trigonometry and the use of a scientific type small electronic calculator. The book will be useful as enrichment material for the mathematics classroom and can serve equally well as a source book of ideas for artists and designers of decorative devices or simply as a hobby book in recreational mathematics.
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Early Monastic Rules : The Rules of the Fathers and the Regula Orientalis
Ivan Havener OSB, Carmela Vircillo Franklin, and J. Alcuin Francis OSB
Contents:
Rule of the Holy Fathers Serapion, Macarius, Paphnutius, and another Macarius --
The Second Rule of the fathers --
The Rule of Macarius --
The Third Rule of the Fathers--
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Jesus Present and Coming: Daily Meditations on the Advent and Christmas Masses
Emeric Anthony Lawrence OSB
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The Continuing Quest for God: Monastic Spirituality in Tradition and Transition
William Skudlarek OSB
Papers presented at the Institute on the Origins and Contemporary Expressions of Monastic Spirituality sponsored by St. John's Abbey and School of Theology, Collegeville, Minn., and the Convent of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn., and held at St. John's from June 22 to July 4, 1980.
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From Freedom to Formula: The Evolution of the Eucharistic Prayer from Oral Improvisation to Written Texts
Allan R. Bouley OSB
From the book's Introduction:
"In any case, it seemed to be an opportune time to attempt a systematic historical study of the movement from free to formal prayer at the Eucharist during its formative centuries. That is the purpose of this book." -
Lectionary for Mass : English Translation Approved by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and Confirmed by the Apostolic See
Emeric Anthony Lawrence OSB, Catholic Church, and Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Loose-leaf lectionary with ready-to-read weekday Scripture guide by Emeric A. Lawrence, OSB. Continually updated resource.
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The Word in Worship : Preaching in a Liturgical Context
William Skudlarek OSB
Scripture, says William Skudlarek, should be the foundation of all worship. Closely examining both the Roman Catholic and Protestant lectionaries, he stresses that the best preaching and liturgical expression are biblically centered. A balanced presentation of these two, with scripture as their common element, results in the most vital and meaningful of worship experiences. Dr. Skudlarek ably reveals how the lectionary is flexible so that a pastor can preach from it year-round, yet stay relevant to the day's issues. He also demonstrates the close relation of preaching to the sacraments, while paying special attention to preaching the Eucharist. He then does the same for baptisms, weddings, and funerals. This is a volume that both Protestants and Roman Catholics will find highly useful.
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How Jesus Came
Thomas Peter Wahl OSB and Gertrud Mueller Nelson
Retells the story of the birth of Jesus and the visits of the shepherds and the wise men for children.
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Presence, Power, Praise : Documents on the Charismatic Renewal
Kilian McDonnell OSB
3 volumes: Volume I--Continental, National, and Regional Documents; Numbers 1 to 37, 1960-1974. Volume II--Continental, National, and Regional Documents; Numbers 38 to 80, 1975-1979. Volume III--International Documents; Numbers 1 to 11, 1973-1980.
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New Liturgy, New Laws
R. Kevin Seasoltz OSB
From the book's Introduction:
"In order that the official documents of liturgical renewal might be situated in their proper theological and historical context, and consequently be more accurately interpreted, the following pages seek to provide an overview of significant theological and historical developments in the liturgy during the years that immediately preceded, spanned, and followed the Second Vatican Council." -
Sacred Art at St. John's Abbey
Wilfred Theisen OSB and Mark J. Twomey
"This booklet aims to help the visitors to St. John's Abbey appreciate and remember in part the works of sacred art assembled in the church, library, and elsewhere on the Collegeville campus. Nearly fifteen hundred years ago St. Benedict in his Rule expressed the hope that even the casual visitor to a monastery would sense the presence of God within its walls and be moved to prayer. It is for this reason that sacred art has retained its prominence in the Benedictine tradition." [from the book's introduction]
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Runways to God: The Psalms as Prayer
Paschal Botz OSB
The author's purpose here is to serve the reader with something pertinent to prayer, as it rises from each Psalm. The pattern of this commentary is simple. First, each Psalm is presented in its Old Testament framework of origin, literal meaning, and purpose, with a minimum of space given to its classification and the interesting points that fill other commentaries. Second, the commentary interprets this literal reality (including the difficult parts of the Psalms) in the light of Christ and the New Testament. The entire Old Testament prepares for Him and His Kingdom. Therefore to seek the fulfillment sense is not a minimum law (applicable to a few verses), but a maximum one (Cardinal Newman). The Psalms are forward-looking; they speak about Christ. The search for this final sense of the Psalms has occupied the Church in every generation; it must engage our best efforts in comparing one spiritual world with another, with the help of God, who is Author of both. [From the Preface]
