The core tenets of Christianity point towards the deep truth about ourselves, the truth that sets us free. In In a Landscape Redrawn, Bishop Donal Murray examines the place of faith in a world that increasingly views religious belief as antiquated and ‘doomed to extinction’. Rather than becoming despondent about the future of our faith, Bishop Murray encourages us to reassess our deeply personal relationship with God and to take consolation in the Good News of Christ. By first exploring what it means to be human, and then considering how Christianity illuminates our humanity, this book highlights how a profound respect for Gospel values can improve all facets of life both in the personal and the public spheres.

This volume contains an English translation and introduction to Hippolytus of Rome's Commentary on Daniel and his Chronicon. Both works are the first writings of their kind. The commentary is the earliest extant Christian commentary on a book of the Bible and the Chronicon is the first extant Christian historical work.

This book examines the doctrine of providence as it appears in the works of the North African Latin apologist, L. Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius.

In The Cross of Addiction we walk the Way of the Cross with those who are among the most vulnerable in our society, those battling addiction and their loved ones. Through compassionate and thought-provoking meditations on each of the Stations of the Cross, we are given insight into the struggle of addiction. Personal meditations from those carrying the cross of addiction and those closest to them provide intimate portrayals of this struggle, while reflections from those who work in the area highlight the importance of compassion for those carrying this cross and provide a deep sense of hope. Reflections are included from some of the leading advocates of social justice in Ireland, including Sr Consilio, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Brown, Fr Peter McVerry, Sr Stan Kennedy and many more.

Is monastic profession in the West-Syriac tradition a “second baptism”? A relationship clearly exists between the two rites of initiation in the West-Syriac tradition: the monastic profession and baptism. Aydin examines these two rites of initiation, comparing their external structures, common imagery and theological themes, and reveals that the monastic rite closely parallels, or even is modeled upon, that of baptism. Mor Polycarpus Edip Aydin explores the idea of monastic profession as a “second baptism,” or rather, the realization of what the gift of the Spirit at baptism really implies. An extensive Appendix contains Syriac texts with English translations pertaining to the Syriac rite of monastic profession, with relevant commentaries by Syriac Fathers from the 6th to the 10th centuries.

One man’s way of thinking about God has decisively shaped the political and economic rise of Nordic social democracy. 500 years ago, Martin Luther’s writings led to the Reformation in the Nordic countries, and his values and beliefs shaped more than just the church. Lutheranism is one of the most important influences on the Nordic welfare system and a general belief in social democracy. Indeed, Nordic social democracy itself can be seen as a modern form of religion, or “secular Lutheranism”. In Lutheranism and the Nordic Spirit of Social Democracy, Robert Nelson, an American observer and professor of political economy at the University of Maryland, brings a fresh perspective to the interrelated questions of religion, national identity, and governance in the Nordic world. Exploring how Lutheranism never went away as the true path to a new heaven on earth, Nelson shows how the form of Lutheran Nordic religion and culture changed radically, while its substance remained surprisingly unaltered.

A long-awaited and essential tool for the study of one of the earliest texts of the Christian Apocrypha and an important text in Syriac literature, theology, and history.

Something Within is a collection of poems, reflections, sketches, illustrations and vignettes from first-time author Nollaig O’Donnell. A paean to the simple pleasures of life, such as taking solace in friendships and in the beauty of the natural world, Something Within encourages the reader to cultivate asense of gratitude, to share in the mystery of existence and to truly savour life’s defining moments – both large and small.

Mother Teresa of Kolkata, founder of the Missionaries of Charity, was a tireless campaigner for the rights of the impoverished and is widely regarded as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. I am Only an instrument of God: Walking a Day with Mother Teresa is a collection of her most rousing quotations and has been published to coincide with her canonisation in September 2016. Arranged thematically, these excerpts will provide consolation and encouragement for readers everywhere as they endeavour to follow Mother Teresa’s inspiring example throughout their own day.

The official directory of the Church's hierarchy, this publication is a necessity for all who are actively involved in the life of the Catholic Church in Ireland.Includes:- Complete address and telephone guide for all Catholic parishes, convents and religious houses in the thirty-two counties of Ireland- Full details of the Irish Episcopate and its various commissions- Details of Catholic societies- Information on retreat and pastoral centres- Details of chaplains in universities, hospitals and prisons- National Church statistics

‘Everything in Him speaks of mercy. Nothing in Him is devoid of compassion.’ - Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus In Graced Horizons: A Journey through Mercy, Bishop Brendan Leahy explores the many facets of mercy as illustrated not only in scripture, but in the writings and ‘concrete deeds’ of luminaries through the entire course of Christian history. This book offers an enlightening analysis of this core Christian value, as first evinced in the early Church – under the aegis of figures such as St John Chrysostom and Gregory the Great – then down through the centuries to the present day. Graced Horizons highlights the merciful example set by several Christian writers and visionaries, including the medieval mystics Julian of Norwich and Meister Eckhart; Sisters of Mercy founder, Catherine McAuley; Edith Stein and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose unwavering faith in the face of Nazism still inspires Christians today; and twentieth-century innovators such as Focolare leader Chiara Lubich and theologian Karl Rahner. By honing in on the experiences of Christians who have espoused mercy, often in the most testing of circumstances, Graced Horizons will galvanise readers into adopting qualities of forbearance, compassion and gratitude each and every day on their own journey with Christ.

The Energy Within, Parish Pastoral Councils Today grew out of the firsthand experience of its four contributors. At its core is the record of a process which has been used successfully in the establishment of many new parish pastoral councils. It is placed in the context of deep reflection on the unique contribution that parish pastoral councils can make to collaborative leadership in the Church. The book includes an overview of the story of parish pastoral councils in Ireland since 1971. This book is a valuable resource for the individual reader who wishes to explore the role and methodology of parish pastoral councils. It will be of special interest to parishes and dioceses who aim to establish pastoral councils as part of their pastoral planning, or who are looking at approaches to training and energising existing pastoral councils.

Why Not? is a selection of Turlough Baxter’s eponymous columns on the subject of liturgy which have appeared monthly in Intercom magazine for some twelve years. These short pieces, widely admired by clergy and non-clergy alike, offer refreshing insights into the celebration of the Eucharist, with a particular emphasis on seasons and sacraments.

The book addresses the history of Syrian Orthodoxy during a critical juncture of its history that spans the late Ottoman period and treads well beyond to witness remarkable revival, indeed renaissance. The work uniquely utilizes over 6000 uncatalogued and unpublished archival documents that were made available for it.

Praying with Matthew is a set of prayerful commentaries according to the sequence of readings from the Gospel of Matthew arranged for Ordinary Time. The purpose of this book is to help the reader to pray the Gospel readings, to deepen their approach to scripture and, in doing so, to help them to make it their own. By exploring the link between the lectionary and the liturgy, the book will enable those who use it – clergy and layperson alike – to deepen the mutual relationship between prayer and sacrament.

What happens when we lose control of our destiny and fate, in the guise of ill health, intervenes? It is As it Is tells the touching true story of two women whose friendship is tested to its limit by serious illness. Malina Stahre-Godycka’s account of her relationship with the remarkable Prudentia, who finds herself confronting cancer, is comprised of a series of frank and heartfelt diary entries that are brave, insightful and thought-provoking. It is As it Is provides a candid, unexpectedly wry exploration of faith, friendship and mortality, which will inspire all who read it, particularly those who care for loved ones living with serious illness or medical professionals who specialise in palliative care.