Spirituality

This book offers a masterful presentation of the basic themes of the philosophy of religion and the various approaches to the question of religion.

Ramon Llull and the Secret of Life describes the enigmatic life of the celebrated medieval philosopher, mystic, and visionary who left behind more than 300 books in Catalan, Latin, and Arabic. He traveled throughout Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa to share his discovery of the combinatory art, a new language with parallels in Jewish Mysticism and Sufism.

If Pride is the problem, what is the solution? From monks, nuns, and reformers to great writers such as Chaucher and Dante, people have recognized that the answer is humility—a truthful assessment and acceptance of who we are in relationship to God and one another. The key to humility is hospitality—the kind arts by which we welcome the friend, the stranger, and even God into our lives.

This book outlines the origins and the history of the evolution and development of the Angelus prayer. It is the first study published ont his subject.

This compelling book addresses important questions on the meaning of suffering. O’Malley suggests that while reflection and introspection cannot in themselves give meaning to suffering, suffering that is beyond our control can be transformed through action.

Humanity has existed for 70,000 years—and organized religion for only 4,500. Spirituality is more fundamental to human nature than doctrinal structures are.  What aspects of human spirituality have been submerged by our craving for self-consistent “systems” of belief?

Richard Rohr explores the ancient legend of Parsifal and reveals the power of myth to call us to our true purpose in the world. Archetypes and symbols come to life as Rohr awakens an authentic, masculine understanding of spirituality.

Never before published in English, this is a step-by-step exercise book integrating the Christian tradition of contemplation and the Eastern wisdom of meditation. Fr. de Mello's stories and spiritual guidance are provocative, filled with humor, and grounded in everyday experiences.

Carole Ann Camp's insightful book deepens our understanding of the transformative practice of walking the labyrinth. Bible readings, prayers, and stories from the author's many years of experience with this powerful ritual support us as we take a journey of faith.

Great theologians are often great teachers of prayer. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Teresa of Avila, Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer—and Karl Rahner. This personal book, composed over a lifetime, is the fruit of rich human experience, deep faith, and profound theological reflection.