Tag Archives: Catholic
Catholic Shanghai
Father Jeremy Clarke, SJ, a historian whose expertise is the history of Catholicism in China, has authored Catholic Shanghai: A Historical, Practical and Reflective Guide. It is a pilgrim’s guide to the history and significance of Catholic sites in Shanghai. … Continue reading
“Blessed are the pure in heart”
Boston College alumna Patricia Sodano Ireland, director of theology programs in the division of Graduate and Professional Studies at Saint Joseph’s College in Maine, is the author of the book, Guardian of a Pure Heart: St. Augustine on the Path … Continue reading
Book awards for Gaillardetz
Two publications from Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology Richard R. Gaillardetz have recently earned book awards. The Association of Catholic Publishers will present Excellence in Publishing Awards to When the Magisterium Intervenes (Liturgical Press), edited by Gaillardetz, for first … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Theology Dept., Vatican II
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How to read the Bible
Renowned biblical scholar Father Daniel Harrington, SJ, a professor in BC’s School of Theology and Ministry, is one of three scholars who contributed to The Bible and the Believer. The co-authors, representing three faith traditions, illustrate how to read the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Catholic, Jesuit author, School of Theology and Ministry
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US Catholic book review
US Catholic magazine has published a review of Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New, whose “contributors remind us of the spiritual wealth available to us through our Catholic faith tradition and instruct us in its practical application … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, Church in the 21st Century Center, faith, prayer, School of The
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Meeting Jesus with Fr. Jim Martin
Popular author and speaker Rev. James Martin, SJ will be appearing at a Boston College event in New York City Feb. 28. Fr. Martin, whose new book is Together on Retreat: Meeting Jesus in Prayer, will speak at a ticket-only … Continue reading
Catholic periodicals facing the future
The chief editors of three prominent Catholic magazines will come together Feb. 20 to discuss the opportunities and challenges they face amidst new technologies, polarizing religious discourse, and changing demographics among American Catholics. The panelists will be Matt Malone, S.J., … Continue reading
Becoming Catholic (again)
Loyola Press has recently published a book titled Becoming Catholic, Again: Connecting the Faith We Were Taught with the Faith We Live by Boston College alumna Catherine Wiecher Brunell. Brunell, who has a master’s degree in pastoral ministry, writes about maintaining … Continue reading
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Tagged Catholic, memoir, religion, School of Theology and Ministry, spirituality
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Connolly Book of Hours
The Connolly Book of Hours, a magnificent 15th-century illuminated manuscript held by the Burns Library, is now available online. Named after former University Librarian Terence L. Connolly, SJ, The Connolly Book of Hours was created circa 1440, most likely in northern France, according … Continue reading
Spiritual practices: old and new
Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New, co-edited by School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Colleen Griffith and Professor Thomas Groome, is the latest title from the award-winning Church in the 21st Century Center Book Series. The volume … Continue reading
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