Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher: Image
Total Pages: 849
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 030795370X

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

People of God

People of God
Author: Anthony E. Gilles
Publisher: Franciscan Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780867163636

The history of Catholicism is the history of Christian faith. Anthony E. Gilles traces its development—from its beginnings in hushed gatherings within the Roman Empire to its current size and influence—in an accessible and enjoyable style. A revised and updated compilation of the history volumes from his best-selling People of God series, this book will help you understand how the Church developed in relation to, or in rebellion against, the larger culture. It details centuries of crucial turning points from the development of apostolic succession to the implementation of the reforms of Vatican II. Complete with maps, timelines and special "focus" sections on important events and issues, this valuable resource belongs in the collection of every student of Church history.

History of the Catholic Church

History of the Catholic Church
Author: James Hitchcock
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 581
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1586176641

A comprehensive history of the Catholic Church from its beginnings in Jesus' ministry to its current status in an increasingly secular world.

The Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church

The Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church
Author: Joseph F. Kelly
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0814657036

There have been twenty-one universal gatherings 'ecumenical councils' of the Catholic Church. The first opened in 325, the last closed in 1965, and the names of many ring out in the history of the church: Nicea, Chalcedon, Trent, Vatican II. Though centuries separate the councils, each occurred when the church faced serious crises, sometimes with doctrinal matters, sometimes with moral or even political matters, and sometimes with discerning the church's relation to the world. The councils determined much of what the Catholic Church is and believes. Additionally, many councils impacted believers in other Christian traditions and even in other faiths. In this accessible, readable, and yet substantial account of the councils Joseph Kelly provides both the historical context for each council as well as an account of its proceedings. Readers will discover how the councils shaped the debate for the following decades and even centuries, and will appreciate the occasional portraits of important conciliar figures from Emperor Constantine to Pope John XXIII.

Timeless

Timeless
Author: Steve Weidenkopf
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2018-12-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1681921502

All the makings of your favorite adventure story – drama, intrigue, promise, love, hope, and heartache spanning two thousand years...and YOU are a part of it! Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church is a fresh retelling of the history of the Church. In this easy-to-read, not-your-average history book, Steve Weidenkopf introduces you to the vivid, dynamic story of God’s work in the world since Pentecost. Along the way, you will meet the weird, wonderful, and always fascinating heroes and villains of the Catholic family tree. Read Timeless and you’ll Learn the past in order to make sense of our world, know Christ better, be prepared to defend your Faith and the Church, and understand where you fit in the greatest story ever told. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Steve Weidenkopf teaches Church History at the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology in Alexandria, VA. He is the author of The Glory of the Crusades (2014), The Real Story of Catholic History: Answering Twenty Centuries of Anti-Catholic Myths (2017), and 20 Answers: The Reformation (2017). He is the creator, co-author, and presenter of the adult faith formation program Epic: A Journey through Church History and is a popular author and speaker on the Crusades and other historical topics.

Church History

Church History
Author: Rev. Fr. John Laux M.A.
Publisher: TAN Books
Total Pages: 809
Release: 1989
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1505105862

From the beginning to 1940. Written for both students and adults. The author intersperses the history with many brief, interesting biographies of famous people, and at the end of each chapter he quotes briefly from a famous writing of the era, blending a medley of elements into a comprehensive historical composition that is at once brilliant and fascinating. A story of the Church unparalleled in its scope, depth, variety and impact, and a book all Catholics should read.

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Author: Scott Hahn
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 1455
Release: 2010-05-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1681490757

to read more about the New Testament study bible and to download the study questions. The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch. This volume presents the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate translation, excellent for personal and group study. Extensive study notes, topical essays and word studies provide fresh and faithful insights informed by time-tested, authentically Catholic interpretations from the Fathers of the Church and other scholars. Commentaries include the best insights of ancient, medieval and modern scholarship, and follow the Church?s guidelines for biblical interpretation. Plus, each New Testament book is outlined and introduced with an essay covering questions of authorship, date of composition, intended audience and general themes. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes handy reference materials such as a doctrinal index, a helpful cross-reference system, and various maps and charts.

New Catholic Bible

New Catholic Bible
Author: Catholic Truth Society
Publisher:
Total Pages: 2260
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781860828324

Featuring elegant perimeter stitching, this volume is a pleasure to hold, carry and use, being both light and durable. Alongside the Jerusalem and Grail translations authorised by the Vatican for use in the Liturgy, you will find: Specially commissioned introductions, one for each book, giving the biblical and historical context. Specially commissioned liturgical introductions placing each book of the Bible in the Church's liturgical year. Footnotes following the latest scholarship. Marginal references helping you get the most out of each passage. New text alterations, replacing the word 'Yahweh' with 'LORD' as requested by Benedict XVI for all new Bibles New directories of references for readings used in the Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours, including the fuller two-year cycle for the Breviary. Two placeholding ribbons. Text sizes in this edition: 8pt text (6pt for footnotes). NB: On viewing the 'Click to see inside' the text may appear a different size. Please check the information above for text sizes.

The Catholic Church and Modern Sexual Knowledge, 1850-1950

The Catholic Church and Modern Sexual Knowledge, 1850-1950
Author: Lucia Pozzi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2021-09-24
Genre: History
ISBN: 3030797864

This book is the first to present a comprehensive historical picture of the modern Catholic concern with the body and sexuality. The Catholic church is commonly believed to have always opposed birth control and abortion throughout the centuries. Yet the Catholic encounter with modern sexuality has a more complex and interesting history. What was the meaning of sexual purity? Why did eugenics matter to Catholicism? How did the Society of Jesus interpret the idea of overpopulation? Why did Pius XI decide to issue the notorious encyclical Casti connubii on Christian marriage – the first modern papal pronouncement on birth control, abortion, and eugenics? In answering these questions, Lucia Pozzi uncovers new archival and unpublished records to dig into Catholic responses to modern sexual knowledge, showing the Catholic church at times resisting, but also often welcoming, scientific modernity.