Ecclesiology from ACP Family Bookstore

This book is an extensive bibliography, with 570 entries, of publications on the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. All books and articles listed are in English. Most entries have been annotated and arranged alphabetically by author, under five general classifications: General Works; History and Development; Teaching and Practice; Literature and Scriptures; and Organization and Government. Each annotation summarizes the content of… Read more about this item

Volume 58 of the Concilium Series: Canon Law. Essays on the constitution of the Church, its sociology, relationship of general councils and the papacy, the Holy See, concordats with governments, Church-State relations, and religious liberty..

The moving, first-person account of the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States to resign from his office over a matter of conscience, to return to the state of a layman. "He has told his story here engagingly, with great dignity and sincere love for the Church and, to his credit, without the slightest trace of anger, bitterness, or malice."… Read more about this item

A terrifc textbook for kids, replete with color cartoons, questions, illustrations, and great graphics.

An anthology of various authors, considering Church authority, governance, and leadership. Volume 63 of the Concilium Series.

This is the second volume of a monumental work on ecclesiology. This volume includes chapters 17 through 30, as well as an appendix, glossary, and two indexes. Well bound and printed, in mint condition.

A sea change in what it means to be the Church is sweeping the Mexican state of Chiapas. Impoverished people are being empowered to take up their mats and walk. The wind behind this movement is Bishop Samuel Ruiz. He has enraged cattle barons and land owners who resent his role in ending the exploitation of native peoples. … Read more about this item

"...a complete and very detailed plan for the development of small Christian communities. It should be an invaluable resource for pastors and pastoral staffs." --Archbishop Patrick Flores, of San Antonio, Texas. "Whether you are interested in total pastoral direction, leadership development, or seasonal small groups, this book has concrete tools for starting where you are." --Peg Bisgrove, National Coordinator of Buena… Read more about this item

"Keeler deserves not only a Pulitzer, but the gratitude of all people interested in better coverage of religion by the media. His Pulitzer may be a sign that the powers-that-be in journalism are waking up to the fact that religion is important in people's lives. The way Keeler researched and wrote his series is an example of journalism… Read more about this item

Each dust jacket is damaged by the ravages of time; however, each book is ok. 158 pages. This is not simply a historical report of the first session of the Second Vatican Council, nor is it a journalistic expose'. Nor is this book a plea for a particular line of thought. Instread, The Johannine Council is a theological commentary of prophetic… Read more about this item

"In this balanced and clearly written book, [Father] Donald Cozzens shows himself once again to be a wise, well-informed, insightful, and truth-telling observer of the Catholic Church. This book should have as receptive an audience as his widely celebrated The Changing Face of the Priesthood. It should stimulate as much healthy controversy as well." --Father Richard McBrien. "In Sacred Silence… Read more about this item

Written just at the beginning of the Second Vatican Council, this book treats the life and ways of Pope Pius XII, the election of Pope John XXIII, the role of the Cardinals, news-gathering in Rome, and the inception of the Second Vatican Council.

Theological reflections but primarily sociological study of the Church as an institution. An anthology with several authors.

The symposium presented here was organized by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. The studies provided consider the role of the Bishop of Rome, in the search for Christian unity. Based on the encyclical Ut Unum Sint and convened at the request of Pope John Paul II, this was a closed-door symposium of Catholic and Orthodox scholars. Eight… Read more about this item

A remarkable review of various statements of the Bishop of Rome, over the centuries, showing how these teachings have been changed or even reversed. For the first time, the documentation of these changes has been compiled into a single volume. Expert commentators put the changing ideas into historical and theological context. This is a fascinating study for adult Catholics… Read more about this item

General introduction to the Catholic Faith, for college undergraduates. Each chapter has discussion questions and footnotes. An extensive bibliography concludes the book. Very little underlining in pencil. Minor stains on outside page edging.

The authors of this book bring a sense of urgency to their study of all aspects of rural ministry. Shannon Jung and others name the primary issues faced by Protestant and Catholic leaders. Pastors, for example, must deal with the graying of the rural population, the closing of schools, hospitals, and factories, the corporate buyout of farms, and… Read more about this item