Tag Archives: Jesuit author

Encountering Jesus

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Bookworm

Come join co-editors Rev. Daniel Harrington, SJ and Christopher Matthews at a book launch on Mar. 20 for their new publication, Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures (Paulist Press, 2013), part of the Church in the 21st Century Center Book Series. … Continue reading →

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How to read the Bible

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Bookworm

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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Meeting Jesus with Fr. Jim Martin

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Bookworm

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 →

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Tattoos on the Heart

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Bookworm

Father Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries and author of the bestseller Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, will share his reflections on community and the sacredness of life through the lens of … Continue reading →

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“Master of the spiritual masters”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Bookworm

Boston College Theology Professor Emeritus and Jesuit priest Harvey Egan, who has been called the “master of the spiritual masters,” has published a book that reflects his 50 years of studying and teaching the Christian mystics. In Soundings in the Christian … Continue reading →

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Privatize This?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Bookworm

In Privatize This? Assessing the Opportunities and Costs of Privatization, Boston College Adjunct Associate Professor of Economics Richard McGowan, SJ examines the ideology and motives behind the privatization or nationalization of an industry. Based on real-world case studies, ranging from … Continue reading →

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