As much as many of us are inclined to resist it, “popular” religious song has the power to shape the faith of a community and religious tradition.
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Category: Brief Book Review
Brief Book Review: Saving Images
A very good summary of Lathrop’s project of arguing that the gospels are always presenting us with images that call for the reform of our assemblies.
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Brief Book Review: Black Madonna
Lee weaves a more accurate tapestry of [Mary], making her accessible to today’s reader.
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Brief Book Review: Priesthood in Religious Life
The editors…explore solutions that preserve both the integrity of religious life and commitment to the ministerial needs of the Church today.
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Brief Book Review: A Vision for Conversion
“The author shares an integral vision of Church, of parish, of discipleship, of ministry and yes, of RCIA.”
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Brief Book Review: Come into the Light
“And though readers may take issue with some aspects of the book, ensuing personal reflection and group conversation will undoubtedly be stimulating and helpful.”
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Brief Book Review: Suffering in Worship
“van Ommen highlights the importance of (and opportunities for) explicitly naming occasions where God suffers with people…”
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Brief Book Review: Easter Vigil Homilies
Easter Vigil Homilies by Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) Who should read this? Anyone who listens to sermons, who preaches sermons, who finds the church’s witness
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Brief Book Review: The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion
This book would not really equip ordained or lay ministers with an understanding of the Eucharist.
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Brief Book Review: Balaam’s Donkey
“Casey is one of the true spiritual masters of our time. Anyone who sits and prays with these reflections will understand why – you will feel fed.”
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