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Toward a Christian Economic Ethic: Stewardship and Social Power
Prentiss L. Pemberton and Daniel K. Finn
This book is a call to twentieth-century Christians to marshal a new kind of power, to move against special-interest organizations, to build counter-structures, and to effectively challenge the unjust social structures that are the very root of the United States economy.
This book presents an overview of the history of economic ethics in the Judeo-Christian tradition, offers a straightforward explanation and critique of modern economic theory, relates social justice to economic efficiency, applies the Christian economic ethic to contemporary problems, and demonstrates how we can actually empower this ethic in our society. -
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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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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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." -
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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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." -
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]
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Charismatic Renewal and Ecumenism
Kilian McDonnell OSB
This present document is directed to those in positions of pastoral leadership in the church. It seeks to clarify the main theological issues which determine ecumenical attitudes and actions. Mainly its purpose is to indicate what norms should guide ecumenism at the local level, and therefore it is pastoral in character. [from the book's Acknowledgements section]
Contents:
Acknowledgments; Astonishment and Evangelization; Churchless Christianity and the Vaporization of the Church; Communion: The Self-Understanding of the Church; Conciliar and Roman Ecumenical Norms; The Ecumenical Point of Contact; Pastoral Suggestions; Epilogue; Notes -
Charismatic Renewal and the Churches
Kilian McDonnell OSB
The major portion of the book is a review of the psychological research on Pentecostals and charismatics. The research is in large part a study of people who speak or pray in tongues. I also study the reaction of the churches from the psychological perspective. The other chapters in the book, that on the theological understanding of charism as a human experience, that on social theory as applied to the Pentecostal-charismatic movement, have as their function making understandable the dilemma of the churches as they were confronted with the phenomenon in their midst. [adapted from the Introduction]
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The Holy Spirit and Power : The Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Kilian McDonnell OSB
In a theological sense [the charismatic renewal movement] touches what is central to the gospel and to the mystery of the Church. The renewal raises substantive theological issues. The present volume of essays is an attempt to clarify some of these issues at the level of serious theological reflection but in a language which is nontechnical. [from the Preface]
Contents:
Preface; The Person of the Holy Spirit; Baptism in the Holy Spirit in the New Testament; The Holy Spirit and Christian Initiation; Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Pastoral Implications; The Charismatic Renewal as Experience; The Ecclesiological Context of the Charismatic Renewal; Liturgy and Charisms; Ecumenical Problems and Possibilities -
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit as an Ecumenical Problem : Two Essays Relating the Baptism in the Holy Spirit to Sacramental Life
Kilian McDonnell OSB and Arnold Bittinger
Includes Arnold Bittlinger's "Baptized in Water and Spirit: Aspects of Christian Initiation" and Kilian McDonnell's "Baptism in the Holy Spirit as an Ecumenical Problem."
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Catholic Pentecostalism : Problems in Evaluation
Kilian McDonnell OSB
"The author bases his observations [of Catholic Pentecostalism] on four years of research.[...]The method used in research was that of participatory observation. Therefore the conclusions are based not only on printed documents, which in Pentecostalism are often misleading, but on extensive field research.[...] The chief concern here is to show why an objective evaluation of Pentecostalism within Catholicism is difficult."
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John Calvin, the Church, and the Eucharist
Kilian McDonnell OSB
In the past, Calvin’s Eucharistic doctrine was studied almost exclusively against the background of the Lutheran and Zwinglian controversies. However his initial Eucharistic position and his initial polemics are more specifically anti-Roman than anti-Lutheran. Therefore one cannot understand Calvin’s Eucharistic doctrine, even in its definitive form, if one confines oneself to the anti-Lutheran and anti-Zwinglian writings, even if these writings, taken quantitatively, far exceed those of his anti-Roman polemics. It goes without saying that neither can the controversies with the Lutherans and the Zwinglians be neglected in any appraisal of Calvin’s Eucharistic doctrine. The 1559 edition of the Institutes gives the definitive form of Calvin’s doctrine. This book limits itself to Calvin’s doctrine as found in this edition. [adapted from the Introduction]
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The New Liturgy: A Documentation, 1903-1965
R. Kevin Seasoltz OSB
A collection of documents on the liturgy from the Holy See in the twentieth century.
"A welcome addition to the texts themselves is [Seasoltz's] introduction, which traces the development of the liturgical movement up to the time of the constitution on the liturgy." [from the Foreward] -
The House of God: Sacred Art and Church Architecture
R. Kevin Seasoltz OSB
The present work is an attempt to examine and interpret the more important current canonical legislation with regard to church building and sacred art. The discussion throughout is based on a historical, theological, and pastoral concept of a church as a house of God and His people. The work is not intended to be an exhaustive study but is designed to give priests and religious, architects and artists, and those laymen who are patrons of the arts, a fundamental understanding of the liturgical requirements of ecclesiastical architecture and sacred art. [from the Foreward]
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The Restless Christian
Kilian McDonnell OSB
Contents: God—and Man: God, the Father; A Study in Normality; The Instinct of God; Proving the Obvious; “Terrible as an Army in Array”; Quiet Desperation; Love Has Its Reasons. God’s Word—and Man: The Two-edged Sword; Truth or Consequences; The Almost Catholic; Heroism; What Happened to the Angels?; Peter, the Apostle; Judas, the Apostle; Pain and the Presence of Christ. God’s World—and Man: “All Things Praise the Lord”; Freedom and Holiness; God and the Patriot; On Fearing Our Friends; The Rugged Individualist; The Restless Christian; Christ and Lard. God’s Work—and Man: The Truth is Dangerous; Positive Catholicism; The Size of Prayer; Is Marriage Really Holy?; Marriage, Christ and the Church; A Leader Leads; Racism and the Eucharist; “God is a Warrior”; The Gentleman Sinner; Love, Needs and Torment; The Layman and Reverent Passivity. The Life Beyond Life: “Remember, Thou Art Dust…”; How Does a Christian Bury the Dead?; Pain of Delay; Sons of the Resurrection; Unwrapping Old Gifts; What of the Happy Dead?; Epilogue: The Confession of a Priest.
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Nothing But Christ : A Benedictine Approach to Lay Spirituality
Kilian McDonnell OSB
This book is an attempt to formulate a lay spirituality according to the spirit of St. Benedict, which means the formation of the "Benedictine virtues" whose perfection is found only in the fullness of Christ. Most of the chapters first appeared in THE OBLATE, a monthly publication edited by the monks of St. John's Abbey for secular oblates. [from the Foreward]
Contents:
God: Real Realism; Father: It is Enough!; Son: Rugged Individualism; Holy Spirit: No Greater Gift; Man: Enigma Number One; Faith: “Lord, That We Might See!”; Faith: A Call for Mystics; Reverance: Shunning Forgetfulness; Reverence: Seeking Glory; Reverence: “Behold, Here I Am”; Reverance: Holy Laughter; Grace: Another Dimension; Grace: The Lord Working; Peace: Pursuing Peace; Joy: Echo of God’s Life; Knowledge: Understanding God; Humility: Awe of the Lord; Humility: Perfect Manhood; Prayer: A Son Talks With His Father; Prayer: Giving a Perfect Thing; Prayer: A Divine Voice; Prayer: Singing New Songs; Prayer: Pilgrimages in the Heart; Spiritual Reading: Listening with the Heart; Spiritual Reading: Among the Spoils; Obedience: Singing Our Obedience; Authority: A Little Tin God; Authority: Power and Perfection; Authority: Surrendering Our Smallness; Conversion of Morals: Our Glorious Insignificance; Poverty: Will He Find Hunger?; Chastity: “To Love and Not to Love”; Sin: Loneliness Supreme; Mortification: Increasing and Decreasing; Work: The Prayer of Labor; Family Life: Little Cloister in the World; Apostolate: The Primacy of Love; Hell: The Great Renunciation; Heaven: Homesick for Heaven; Heaven: Making All Things New; Trinity: The Praise of Glory; Epilogue: A Portrait.
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