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The assassination of Sister Maura
Author Eileen Markey will discuss her book, A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sister Maura, on Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in McGuinn Auditorium. A Radial Faith follows the life of Sister Maura Clarke, one of four U.S. churchwomen murdered by a … Continue reading
The Abbey from Fr. Martin
James Martin, SJ, a Jesuit priest and best-selling author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, has published his first novel, The Abbey (HarperOne, 2015). The story is about three people (a divorced woman dealing with the death of her … Continue reading
Sowing the Seeds of Faith
Internationally recognized religious education expert Thomas H. Groome will present “Sowing the Seeds of Faith: It is (Almost) All in the Family” on Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons. His presentation will reflect on why … Continue reading
Book Launch: Catholic Sacraments
On Oct. 19, Boston College will host an event to mark the publication of Catholic Sacraments: A Rich Source of Blessings (Paulist Press), edited by School of Theology and Ministry Professor John F. Baldovin, S.J. and alumnus David Farina Turnbloom. This … Continue reading
Our Faith, Our Stories
The fall issue of C21 Resources, produced by the Church in the 21st Century Center, focuses on the continuing power of stories to both nurture and share faith. Philosophy Professor Brian Braman, director of the Perspectives program, is the guest … Continue reading
Opening the Door of Faith
Pope Francis’ encyclical on faith, Lumen Fidei, speaks of the relational aspect of faith—that is, faith as a response to God’s love revealed through Jesus. In his new book, Opening the Door of Faith: Encountering Jesus and His Call to Discipleship … Continue reading
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Kindness of strangers
A new book by Casey Beaumier, SJ, director of the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies at Boston College, recalls his days as a Jesuit novice and a pilgrimage he took to help in his discernment. A Purposeful Path: How Far Can … Continue reading
Faith formation
School of Theology and Ministry Associate Professor Jane E. Regan has written an essential guide for anyone in the ministry of adult faith formation. In Forming a Community of Faith: A Guide to Success in Adult Faith Formation Today (Twenty-Third … Continue reading
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Stories of conversion
Boston College alumna and Boston College parent Patricia Sodano Ireland, who returned to the Catholic Church after serving as a Lutheran minister for 10 years, presents stories of women’s conversion to Catholicism in the book Women in Search of Truth: … Continue reading
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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