Theology

Scripture in the Tradition links the process of exegesis to the foundation of Christian thought, demonstrating that scriptural interpretation is part of the ongoing reflective life of God and unveiling the process by which the human race approaches the mystery of the divine. 

Embedded in the New Testament is a five-chapter uprising known as the Epistle of James. This provocative, and often overlooked letter is the founding document of liberation theology—the theology that seeks to preserve Jesus' "preferential option for the poor."

This book traces the history of theology and the Church from its ancient beginnings to its relevance in the world today.

A comprehensive explanation of the sacrament of the Eucharist—the praise, thanksgiving, sacrifice, and meal of the assembled people of God—that unites individuals and parishes with Jesus, and all the other communities that celebrate the Eucharist throughout the world.

The complete, unabridged journal of Nouwen’s last year of life. His struggles and joys, and hopes and fears come into vivid relief as each moment unfolds. An intimate encounter with the beloved spiritual guide who has inspired millions of readers.

Giussani’s work presents the argument that an effective education gives a young person the fundamental support of tradition and historical perspective to nurture the development of her ability to understand and discern.

To help guide people in their prayer lives, Walsh brings together the practices of many religious traditions, including the wisdom of Buddhism's "keeping company," shamanism's traveling to other worlds to retrieve healing power for others, and the Chassidim's tradition of using "Kabbalah" to heal the world.

Diarmuid O'Murchu offers penetrating and original insights into the changing spiritual awareness of our time. He believes that we are rapidly out-growing the time-honored but exhausted vision of formal religion.

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?

Raising Abel is a theological exploration of a huge change of mind: the change which the apostolic group underwent as a result of the Resurrection—and how that paradigm can transform the world today.