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God Is Near Us
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
In this collection of previously unpublished texts of lectures, pastoral letters and homilies, Cardinal Ratzinger outlines the biblical, historical and theological dimensions of the Eucharist and leads the reader into the heart of the Christian faith and its central mystery.
152 pages * Softcover * $27.00
The Ratzinger Report
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
This remains one of the most penetrating assessments of the crisis of faith in the Catholic Church. Cardinal Ratzinger's frank observations, though made 20 years ago, remain as valid as ever today, and even more significant, given he is now Pope Benedict XVI.
197 pages * Softcover * $22.00
Introduction to Christianity
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Cardinal Ratzinger provides an illuminating, detailed explanation of the Apostles' Creed as the basic summary of Christian beliefs, while drawing upon Scripture and the history of theology.
380 pages * Softcover * $32.00
Praying to Our Lord Jesus Christ
Fr Benedict Groeschel CFR
Father Groeschel provides an anthology of profound prayers, drawn from all of Christian history. Beautifully illustrated with classic art, this book is a valuable companion for personal prayer and reflection.
156 pages * Softcover * $26.00
The Spirit of the Liturgy
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
This is perhaps Cardinal Ratzinger's most important statement on the Liturgy. He discusses fundamental misunderstandings of Vatican II's intentions for liturgical renewal and examines a host of aspects of the Liturgy.
232 pages * Hardback * $40.00
Our Lady and the Church
Hugo Rahner SJ
This book, first published in German in 1961, has been described by Cardinal Ratzinger as "one of the most important theological rediscoveries of the 20th century." It is a profound meditation on the early Church Fathers' writings about Mary.
156 pages * Softcover * $22.00
Catholic Christianity
Peter J. Kreeft
Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a basis, Peter Kreeft presents a complete compendium of all the major beliefs of Catholicism written in his readable and concise style. It is an ideal introduction or overview of the Catholic faith.
426 pages * Softcover * $35.00
The Primacy of the Bishop of Rome
Rev Adriano Garuti OFM
The mixed results of ecumenical dialogue since Vatican II make it clear that the Pope's primacy remains a major obstacle. Father Garuti explores in depth how this primacy is viewed by different churches.
339 pages * Softcover * $40.00
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Reprinted from AD2000 Vol 18 No 10 (November 2005), p. 18 |