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Books by Pope Francis Now in Paperback The book Jorge Bergoglio wrote “I was making one of my occasional Pope Francis visits to talk with my archbishop when Jorge Mario Bergoglio he told me that he was gathering together all his writings and other Open Mind, Faithful Heart papers. He wanted to have them in Reflections on Following Jesus order since he would turn 75 in Introduction by Gustavo Larrazábal CFM Prologue by José María Arancedo December and so present his POPE FRANCIS resignation to the Pope according Archbishop of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz to canonical norms.” — Gustavo This book is not just for reading. It is a Larrazabal, Editor of Jorge Bergoglio path for prayer and a guide for life. and of Open Mind, Faithful Heart. This is one of the few books initiated, Pope Francis connects with people, especially written, gathered and edited by Pope the young, the forgotten, and the forlorn. Francis himself when he still had the The cameras show him in Rome, in Brazil, in time to do so. An invaluable treasure Lampedusa reaching out to the crowds, hold- of profound insights into what Francis ing infants, embracing the disabled. himself sees at the center of his

POPE FRANCIS What is the source of his energy and his spirituality and understanding of life, spiritual vitality? This book is perhaps the Open Mind, Faithful Heart best introduction to what makes the Pope the demonstrates how a lifetime of work, engaging pastor he is. prayer and reflection is bearing fruit During his years as archbishop of Buenos in the extraordinary service and love Aires, Jorge Bergoglio often spoke to those Pope Francis is offering the church collaborating with him in pastoral ministry. and the world. His constant theme was how to follow Jesus unreservedly, even in the hectic turmoil of our modern world. The texts of these talks, hand- “The secret of picked by the author for this volume, reveal the “In a sea of books by, for, and about Pope Francis, this outstanding (and Pope Francis is found spiritual depths of Pope Francis as perhaps no particularly attractive) volume by the Argentine Pontiff HIMSELF takes us in this book.” other work does.The strong scriptural orienta- inside his mind, heart and soul and gives us a blueprint for living, an example of tion of the Pope is evident in the countless —Bishop Martinez Camino references to both old and new testament. To how to live the Christian vocation. I highly recommend it!” help the reader, this edition has supplemented —Deacon James Keating, Ph.D., Institute for Priestly Formation, Creighton the original text with appropriate scriptural University FROM THE INTRODUCTION citations. The language of these pages speaks to the “I highly recommend this volume as instructive and illuminating spiritual read- “Among the large number of publications that heart as much as to the mind. These are have appeared in the months since the conclave, ing for all audiences.” meditations to be savored rather than just read —Rev. Thomas Massaro, S.J. we do well to distinguish between books ‘about’ quickly and filed away. the Pope and books ‘of’ the Pope…the Pope’s 978-0-8245-2085-4 “I finished this book feeling that I knew Pope Francis better. The media may not own books, of which this is one, come directly $24.95 pb / 320 pages find in this collection of essays the one-liners that are heard so often. But anyone from his own hand…These are the books that 978-0-8245-1997-1 show us all the depth and breadth of Francis…” who delves into this book will come away knowing that, indeed, the world has a $29.95 hc / 320 pages —Gustavo Larrazabal, CFM, The Editor of the pope with truly an open mind and a faithful heart.” E-book editions available Pope —Deacon Michael E. Bulson, St. Andrew Parish, Riverton, Utah “Christians of any denomination will find this book by the reigning pontiff to be From the book of great assistance in their personal spiritual journey. Intentionally composed to be useful in ordinary day-to-day situations, the monograph will be highly useful “WE WILL NEVER be able to explain to our complete satisfaction the mysterious for individual prayer and meditation as well as serviceable to prayer and Bible designs of God, who has wanted to reveal himself in the course of history. Over a long study groups.” stretch of time we humans have been learning, like little children from their father, how to recognize and respond to the face of God. None of the Lord’s past revelations was —Fr. Rick Gribble, C.S.C. partial; they all mysteriously contained the totality of the mystery of God in Christ; we “To read this volume is to get a strong sense of Francis’ own sense of mission and perceived it only slowly, in bits and pieces. It is the same with our personal histories: the the way he is trying to offer his own path as a guide for others.” Lord reveals himself ‘historically’ in the unfathomable mystery of those who seek God —Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., author of 101 Questions And Answers On and also in those who reject God and flee from him. That is to say, God reveals himself Popes And The Papacy in the historical mystery of our movement through grace and sin.”

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Diego Fares, S.J. The Heart of Pope Francis How a New Culture of Encounter Is Changing the Church and the World

In these unique volumes The culture of encounter is like a map to the

thoughts and feelings of Pope Francis. At POPE FRANCIS that aim to give deeper the heart of his vision lies a keen interest in insight into the people, a passion for understanding the life spirituality and theology experience of the other. By reaching out, of Pope Francis, you will welcoming, and listening to others, especially find carefully selected those at the margins, Pope Francis has already texts from works by changed the Church more than we might even understand. Archbishop Bergoglio I Ask You Be Shepherds The People Wish to (exclusively published in This small book, written by a friend and fellow Reflections on Pastoral Ministry POPE FRANCIS See Jesus English by Crossroad), and Jesuit who has worked for many years with Reflections for Those Who Teach These encouraging reflections for all who texts by Pope Francis Jorge Bergoglio, offers clear and encourag- minister to God’s people combine texts from Written with expressive gratitude for the ing insights to better understand and dare to work of teachers, and translated exclusively (authorized by the Vati- Pope Francis’ homilies authorized by the follow the Pope. Vatican, and texts, exclusively translated by for this volume from talks by Archbishop can for these editions). Herder & Herder, from Bergoglio’s time as Bergoglio for the catechists of Buenos Aires, Archbishop of Buenos Aires. offering deep understanding and challenge The Pope Francis Resource Library for successful catechesis, teaching, and 978-0-8245-2074-8 education. The Pope Francis Resource $14.95 hc / 100 pages Library The Pope Francis Resource 978-0-8245-2057-1 Library $16.95 pb / 120 pages 978-0-8245-2036-6 $19.95 pb / 140 pages Coming FROM THE FOREWORD BY ANTONIO SPADARO, S.J. Soon! 2014 “I remember,” says Father Fares “the first conversation Fall 2015 Catholic Press with Jorge took place at the headquarters of the Provin- Association cial Curia, an old, stately house in the neighborhood of Flores. I came from Mendoza, where I worked with the Year of Faith Jesuits in a poor neighborhood and the Office of the Provincial was strik- Award ing me as quite wealthy, with old furniture and a good library. I think he understood because before leaving for the Novitiate, he wanted me to come along to get his coat. We climbed up to the terrace and he showed me where he lived: it was one of those little rooms that are usually found on the ter- race of houses and are used as closets for brooms and junk. That day was cool and I noticed that the door did not keep out the cold. Since that day, my feelings and opinion of Jorge, especially on the coherence between what he Stefan von Kempis Philip F. Lawler (editors) says and what he lives, never changed. As says Peguy, friendship happens in A Call to Serve a moment.” Pope Francis and the Catholic Future This thoughtful, vivid introduction to Pope Jorge and Diego have been friends for almost forty years. To read the Francis’s life and his promising future in the pages of this book, therefore, is to enter into the veins of a friendship that has Vatican details the historic events surround- developed over time on a spiritual and intellectual level, within a pastoral ing Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the subsequent election of Pope Francis, and the and social context. particulars of the new Pope’s spirituality and thought. In a recent interview when I asked Diego Fares about the future of the Church he said: “The arrival of Francis is a time of consolation, not only of The Pope Francis Resource Library the Church but throughout the world. We live what St. Ignatius describes as 978-0-8245-5005-9 consolation: an increase of hope, of faith and charity, inner joy that calls and $16.95 pb / 160 pages leads the Gospel and all those things that are good for the soul…”

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Christian Feldman Saint John XXIII An Unexpected Prophet AND NOTEWORTNEW H Y Angelo Roncalli won the hearts and minds of people the world over, including many non- Catholics, with his warm style and commit- ment to further integrate the Catholic Church and the modern world. “We are not on the earth to guard a museum,” he had once said about the Church, “but to tend a blooming garden full of life.” Roncalli introduced himself John E. Crosby, Russell Pope John Paul II Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. Pope Benedict XVI to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square on October Hittinger, Joseph W. Carl J. Moell, S.J., editor The Splendor of The Yes of Koterski, David L. Schindler 28, 1958 with the humble words, “I am called Holy Father, Faith Jesus Christ & William B. Smith John.” Already 77 years old, this son of peas- Sacred Heart The Theological Vision of Pope Spiritual Exercises in Faith, The Legacy of The Wisdom of John Paul II on John Paul II Hope, and Love ants was expected to oversee a merely care- Pope John Paul II the Greatest Catholic Devotion Avery Cardinal Dulles crystal- Secular thought and optimism taker papacy. Surprising many, he convened His Contribution to From his earliest writings, izes the core components of have failed to answer the great the Second Vatican Council in October of Catholic Thought John Paul II has had a special

the Pope John Paul II’s brilliant questions of human existence. Y 1962, which would open wide the doors of the devotion to the mystery of the The thought of Pope John Paul contributions to theology. In these spiritual exercises,

H NEW AND NOTEWORT sacred heart. Carl Moell, Church and change Catholic life forever, inside II has enriched the Church Synthesizing a wealth of Pope Benedict invites us to Vatican archivist, here and outside the Church. This biography, by re- in significant ways. In this material, this resource conveys rediscover the distinctly assembles the Pope’s writings volume, pertinent scholars the essential teachings of one Christian message: Our ability vered journalist Christian Feldman, reveals the on the devotion. Arranged examine central aspects of the of the greatest leaders of the to say Yes to ourselves and to spiritual heart of this remarkable, thoroughly by major theme, these thought of John Paul II and Catholic Church and the world. one another can only come modern and thoroughly orthodox man. readings are excellent for explore its significance for the from God’s Yes in Christ. contemporary Church. daily devotional reading and 978-0-8245-2121-9 978-0-8245-2042-7 instruction. $29.95 pb / 288 pages 978-0-8245-2374-9 978-0-8245-1831-8 978-0-8245-2147-9 $19.95 pb / 144 pages $19.95 pb / 192 pages $12.95 pb / 128 pages 20 black/white illustrations $29.95 pb / 288 pages

FROM THE BOOK: Pope John confided to his listeners what he wanted from the church: “It’s im- portant to always keep moving and not to rest on traditional paths. We have to keep seeking new contacts, and to always be receptive for the legitimate challenges of the time in which we are called to live, so that Christ may be proclaimed and recognized in every way.”

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Y contemporary questions (stewardship, relationships, A collection of the best meditations on the Psalms by the renowned Joan Chittister. For authority, community, many years, Benedictine nun Joan Chittister balance, work, simplicity, wrote regular reflections on the Psalms for her prayer, and spiritual community, seeing them as a lexicon of the and psychological human condition. This book offers the best of those reflections that speak to the basics development), Sr. Joan of human life on earth. Organized alphabeti- Joan Chittister, O.S.B. succeeds in her task cally by quality, each reflection speaks to one particular psalm that is reprinted in the book For over 30 years Joan Chit- of making an ancient document accessible to a and beautifully accompanied by photos and tister, O.S.B. has been a pas- Joan Chittister, O.S.B. illustrations. sionate and energetic speaker, modern reading public.” The Rule of Benedict counselor, and clear voice —New Oxford Review A Spirituality for the 21st Century 978-0-8245-2077-9 for the global community. A Joan Chittister, an award-winning author $19.95 pb / 192 pages Benedictine Sister of Erie PA, and world-renown spiritual leader, shares Y

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“Spirituality without “Peace comes from living a prayer life is no a measured life. Peace spirituality at all, and it comes from attending to will not last beyond the every part of my world first defeats. Prayer is an in a sacramental way. opening of the self so that My relationships are not the Word of God can break what I do when I have Joan Chittister with Oprah on in and make us new. time left over from my Super Soul Sunday Prayer unmasks. Prayer work. . . . Reading is not converts. Prayer impels. something I do when life Prayer sustains us on the calms down. Prayer is not way. Pray for the grace it something I do when I Joan Chittister, O.S.B. Joan Chittister, O.S.B. Joan Chittister, O.S.B. will take to continue what feel like it. They are all Light in the Darkness The Psalms Songs of Joy you would like to quit.” channels of hope and New Reflections on the Psalms for Every Meditations for Every Day of the Year Day of the Year Joan Chittister challenges us to reframe —Joan Chittister growth for me. They must our understandings of time, laughter, The Psalms are the oldest prayers in the Joan Chittister holds up a favorite psalm simplicity, self-knowledge, talent, God’s all be given their due.” for each month and provides a reflection Judeo-Christian tradition. Joan Chittister —Joan Chittister sees them as a lexicon of the human ways, commitment, stillness, self-esteem, for each day so that the prayer can become tradition, internal peace, and new life. a benediction that pulsates in our hearts. condition, assuring us of God’s caring presence and loving help in every situation. Chittister is well read, ecumenical, and “Chittister’s Christianity is alive with spiritual visionary. These devotions based on radiance that makes the ordinary gleam with Enhanced by meaningful illustrations, this is a precious and inspirational gift book. the ancient psalms fuel our interest light and meaning.” in pioneering a bold and imaginative —Values & Vision 978-0-8245-1581-2 Christianity for the future. 978-0-8245-1748-9 $15.95 pb / 144 pages 978-0-8245-1661-1 $16.95 pb/ 142 pages $15.95 pb / 144 pages

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James W. Heisig Anselm Gruen Jesus’ Twin An Angel for You A Dialogue with the Gospel of Thomas Gifts of Grace and Wisdom NEW AND NOTEWORTNEW H Y In Jesus’ Twin, a scholar shares his personal The bedside book that brings the angels by reflections into the Gospel of Thomas offering your side. As represented in art, poetry, and a learned, accessible introduction as well as great literature, angels have traveled with inspiring insights into these ancient texts humans for millennia. In this revised edition that have long stirred curiosity and inquiry. of Angels of Grace, Benedictine monk Anselm James Heisig, who has read and studied the Gruen uses his profound knowledge of spiritu- texts throughout his distinguished career as a scholar and teacher of religions, shows ality, psychology, and theology to qualities, to that the reasons for excluding the Gospel the modern reader: Love, Silence, Forgiveness, of Thomas from the Christian tradition are Cheerfulness, Courage, Retreat, Sisterhood, largely meaningless for us today. After more Mourning… than half a century of concerted dialogue with other traditions, we are in a better position 978-0-8245-2041-0 to recognize that not every alter Jesus is a $16.95 pb / 288 Pages Jesus alias. At the same time, attention to the spiritual demands being made on Christianity

by our present age helps draw us more deeply Y H NEW AND NOTEWORT into the text itself and control the tendency to immunize ourselves against its discomforts, whether through the distractions of scholarly disputation or the preoccupation with pre- serving orthodoxy. “Angels represent our potential for transformation. Calling them angels refers to the fact 978-0-8245-2031-1 $19.95 pb / 180 pages that these attitudes are never only the expression of our own efforts. They are also gifts E-book editions available of grace and wisdom that are given to us.” — from the book “This is not just another book on the Gospel of Thomas. Heisig leads us in a meditation on this Gospel and invites us to discover that it is “a bridge to a multi-religious spirituality,” “If you are looking for a means of exploring a series of Christian virtues related to that it enables a ‘fully Buddhist reading of Jesus and his teachings,’ and that “our image ‘angels’, then this book will delight....As with all Gruen’s writing there is much practical of Jesus is …impoverished without the Jesus that we meet in the Gospel of Thomas.” He wisdom related specifically to our self-knowledge...His love of words and exploring them succeeds splendidly! ” is a particular strength of his writing.” —Expository Times

James W. Heisig is a professor of philosophy at Nanzan Uni- versity and a permanent fellow at the Nanzan Institute for Re- ligion & Culture. He is the author of several books, including Anselm Gruen is a German Benedictine monk and the Dialogues at One Inch Above the Ground, Japanese Philosophy: monastery’s economist. He is the author more than 30 A Sourcebook, Nothingness and Desire: An East-West Philo- books which have sold more than 30 million copies, and sophical Antiphony, and Philosophers of Nothingness. include Building Self-Esteem and Everybody Has an Angel.

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Maria Calasanz Ziesche Philip Jenkins Herman of Reichenau The New Map of The Story of the Salve Regina and the the Global Church AND NOTEWORTNEW H Triumph of the Human Spirit Y CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES

The amazing life story of a quadriplegic monk Offers an inviting way to understand the facts during the Middle Ages. One of the most and implications of the major demographic brilliant minds of the Middle Ages, Herman of shifts happening within Christianity. By 2025, Reichenau was a severely crippled monk who, 75 percent of Catholics in the world will be though he was marginalized and even mis- non-European; the new global church will treated by his fellow monks, is celebrated to have its center of gravity in Latin America, this day for his groundbreaking scientific work Asia, and Africa. This fascinating brief explores and the beauty of his musical compositions, the metamorphosis taking place in the global among them “Salve Regina.” A quadriplegic community of believers: the church’s new life since childhood and brought to the monas- comes from what historically has been labeled tery at an early age, Herman lived at one of the the periphery. The book also looks into the most influential and powerful Medieval mon- radical ramifications for all churches. asteries, situated on a small island in the Lake of Constance on the modern-day border of 978-0-8245-2078-6 Y

H NEW AND NOTEWORT Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. As he grew $14.95 pb / 100 pages and studied, investing his hope in the medical promises of the time to alleviate his physi- cal ailments, his days meandered between deep despair and his growing faith. When his music was played and sung, an exhilarating joy entered the whole community, and the monks came to see the extraordinary spiritual Coming strength, beauty, and true happiness com- Coming ing from the weakest among them. A deeply Soon! Soon! encouraging book about the life of a man Fall 2015 who overcame numerous obstacles, this work Fall 2015 captures the grandeur of the human spirit.

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Philip Jenkins is the distinguished professor of history at Baylor University and codirector for Baylor’s program on Historical Studies of Religion in the Institute for Studies of Maria Calasanz Ziesche was a Religion. He is the author of The Jesus Wars, The Lost History high school teacher and mem- of Christianity, and The Next Christendom. He is a contribut- ber of the German Congrega- ing editor for the American Conservative, writes a monthly tion of the Sisters of Our Dear column for the Christian Century, and has written articles Lady. She is the author of sever- for the Atlantic, Christianity Today, and First Things. He al novels set in the Middle Ages. lives in Waco, Texas.

14 THE CROSSROAD PUBLISHING C0MPANY 2015 BOOKSTORE CATALOG For questions, email [email protected] 15 “Every creature is a word of God.” —Meister Eckhart “Our mission is to celebrate the greatness of Creation...” —Leonardo Boff Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga Leonardo Boff The Challenge of Towards an Inequality Eco-Spirituality AND NOTEWORTNEW H CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES Y A truly Christian perspective on global eco- An action plan, based on Christianity, to study nomic inequality from a prominent Cardinal and understand the challenges and ramifica- and close ally of Pope Francis In this treatise, tions of the global ecological crisis known as author Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga offers one of the major liberation theologians, Leon- a clear analysis of the expansion of economic ardo Boff has long seen the terrible cost of the inequality and its root causes, followed by a ecological crisis to the poor. In this engaging review of suggested solutions, and a hopeful brief, he outlines a new vision for human stew- outlook based on new model of economic and ardship of the earth. This is an ideal first step human growth. Maradiaga is one of the most to take for individuals and groups to study outspoken members of the Catholic hierar- ecology in a Christian context, and to under- chy when it comes to the growing inequality stand that ecology is no longer a luxury for a around the world. As one of the Church’s most few, but an imperative for everyone working informed experts on social issues, Maradiaga for a more just world. holds that it is imperative for any Christian Y community to look at the dire state of social 978-0-8245-2076-2 H NEW AND NOTEWORT justice in the world, and to work for positive $14.95 pb / 100 pages change. However, to do so requires a clear understanding of the issues at hand, and a comprehensive practice based on the laws of ethics. The Challenge of Inequality is perfect anyone who is ready to study the urgent issue of social disparity and is willing to work for a better world.

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Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga, SDB, is a Honduran Leonardo Boff is a former Franciscan monk, a theologian and cardinal of the Catholic church. He is the archbishop of a poet known for his strong voice for the promotion of human Tegucigalpa, the president of Caritas Internationalis, and the rights and ecological responsibility. He is the Professor Emeri- former president of the Latin American Episcopal Conference. tus of Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, and Ecology at Rio de Ja- He worked as the Vatican’s representative to the World Bank neiro State University. He is the author of more than 60 books and the International Monetary Fund and has spoken out on in the areas of theology, spirituality, philosophy, anthropology social justice and inequality for many decades. and mysticism.

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Mitchell Kalpakgian is a writer, a tutor, and a professor of Fritz Lobinger is a humanities. He is the author of An American Family Reunion, priest, a missionary The Lost Arts of Modern Civilization, Mysteries of Life in Chil- and a theologian. He dren’s Literature, and The Virtues We Need Again. He is a con- is the author of Like tributor to Catholic Faith, Culture Wars magazine, Homiletic His Brothers and Sis- and Pastoral Review, and the New Oxford Review. He lives in ters: Ordaining Com- Warner, New Hampshire. munity Leader.

18 THE CROSSROAD PUBLISHING C0MPANY 2015 BOOKSTORE CATALOG For questions, email [email protected] 19 “Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer Lady of the Light, Woman for the World the world.” —Pope Pius XI Robet Royal Joan Ohanneson The Pope’s Army Hildegard of Bingen 500 Years of the Papal Swiss Guard Lady of the Light, Woman for the World AND NOTEWORTNEW H Y With the recent elections of Pope Benedict In breathtaking prose, Joan Ohanneson has XVI and Pope Francis, the world witnessed crafted an unforgettable encounter with the pomp and honor of the Swiss Guard, Hildegard, the astonishing visionary and the “Pope’s Army.” Now bestselling author prophet, artist and healer, whose music is Robert Royal takes us through the colorful sweeping the charts again today. Weaving 500-year history of the military guard that into her text Hildegard’s own vivid accounts has witnessed every major Vatican event for of “The Living Light,” the author brings to life half a millennium. Topics include the guard’s the “feather on the breath of God” – Hilde- origins, the Medici Popes, the sack of Rome, gard of Bingen, who shattered stereotypes of the Napoleonic War, the unification of Italy, women, of saints, and of God for all time. the Pope’s imprisonment; World Wars I and “This is a new edition of Scarlet Music” II; and the Nazi occupation of Rome. Perfect 978-0-8245-2018-2 for those seeking a greater understanding of $16.95 pb / 288 pages the Vatican’s inner-workings, Robert Royal’s

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“Ohanneson has dramatized the life of 12th-century Edition Hildegard of Bingen in this fascinating novel. Highly recommended”. – Library Journal “…The Pope’s Army is an invaluable documentation of the Vatican City and the Popes with respect to the dedicated military guard serving to protect the papal well-being “In this fictional biography, Ohanneson firmly anchors Hildegard of Bin- and safety for last the five hundred years. The Pope’s Army is very informative and gen’s life and prophetic witness in the historical events both religious and strongly recommended reading.” secular of twelfth-century Europe, yet weaves for us a remarkable portrayal —Midwest Book Review of a woman, deeply steeped through her visionary insights and mystic expe- rience into the numinous feminine divine which expresses itself as Wisdom and Love.” —Miriam Schmitt, co-editor of Medieval Women Monastics: Wisdom’s Wellsprings

“Hildegard of Bingen will rivet the modern reader with its masterly evoca- Robet Royal is the author of The Catholic Martyrs of the Twen- tion of times and peoples past, of saints and sinners, abbots and popes, and tieth Century and Dante Alighieri. He is Editor in Chief of The the shadows of great monasteries spreading across the landscape. ... an epi- Catholic Thing, an online publication he founded with Mi- sode of Masterpiece Theatre at its most arresting and enlightening.” chael Novak; the president of the Faith and Reason Institute, —Eugene Kennedy, author of Queen Bee and On Becoming a Counselor based in Washington, DC; the Graduate Dean of Catholic Distance University; and a member of the board of directors of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute. He has taught at Brown University, Rhode Island College, and the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC. Joan Ohanneson was an author, producer, teacher, and inter- national speaker, lecturing extensively on Hildegard of Bingen. Ohanneson’s work brought insight and understanding to the areas of spirituality, sexuality, and women’s gifts to the church.

20 THE CROSSROAD PUBLISHING C0MPANY 2015 BOOKSTORE CATALOG For questions, email [email protected] 21 New, beautifully illustrated book by Richard Rohr “Only those who love rightly see rightly.” —Richard Rohr

Richard Rohr What the Mystics Know Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self AND NOTEWORTNEW H Y Drawing from the best and most poetic of Richard Rohr’s writing from nearly a quarter of a century, each chapter in this new collection examines one of the seven core mystical truths. Organized according to the mystical path that every seeker must follow, Rohr identifies the pitfalls of everyday life, and shows us opportunities for change even in the face of pain, thereby transforming one’s deeper self into a beacon of light. Illuminating these insights with reflections on Christian and Jewish scriptures while citing the greatest Richard Rohr Richard Rohr Richard Rohr religious writers throughout the ages, Rohr Contemplation Quest for the Grail Job and the offers an unparalleled window into the in Action Using the mythological investigations of Mystery of wisdom of the mystics, within a succinct Suffering Where else can you find spiritual inspiration Joseph Campbell and Robert Moore, Richard Y volume that represents the best treasury of his from Richard Rohr, Edwina Gateley, Thomas Rohr brings alive the ancient legends of Spiritual Reflections

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“Richard Rohr opened RESURRECTION TAKES CARE a new spiritual path OF ITSELF for a lot of Americans.” “It is not quick or easy, –Dr. Mehmet Oz we find, to allow the true self or to allow the true Fr. Rohr with Oprah on Super Soul Sunday God. The task of life is the gradual unveiling FROM THE INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR: of both. . . Resurrection I hope that this book can invite you into the seemingly simple yet always takes care of itself. It profound realm of those who have found their way close to God and all of comes naturally once the creation, and it can place the path of the mystic within your reach. false self is abandoned. But what an abandoning! Through each of the seven pathways outlined in the book, we can discover, in Richard Rohr Richard Rohr Every movement toward the context of a mature Christianity, or any religion, the God who is “closer Grace in Action The Good News union will feel like a loss to me than I am to myself” as St. Augustine puts it. Through the use of Inspired reflections by Richard Rohr and his According to Luke of self-importance and scriptures and both traditional and new metaphors, I want to give thoughtful colleagues at the Center for Action and Con- Spiritual Reflections self-control” guidance from classic sources, so you can know that your experience is not templation on how to be a healing presence Richard Rohr shares his understanding of -from What the Mystics Know just your experience but the common domain of the perennial, or wisdom, in the world today, Grace in Action is a hopeful Luke’s message for today’s reader. Grounded traditions, which will always come to the surface in every age. book that looks to the Church community as a in scholarship, but accessible to a general positive change agent--a place where justice, audience, this commentary sheds light on the healing, love, and faith are ushered into a main themes of Luke’s gospel. By applying what the mystics know to your momentary outlook, you will be world hungry for meaning and direction. 978-0-8245-1966-7 able to bring open-heartedness into the life you lead and the work you do. 978-0-8245-1379-5 $19.95 pb / 192 pages Then you might just be able to recognize that the ordinary path can also be $14.95 pb / 214 pages the way of the mystic. It is all a matter of the eyes and the heart.

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Hours IGNATION SPIRITUALITY A Personal Journey Y Father Timothy Gallagher, loved for his popular guides to Ignatian spirituality, shares in this informative, inspiring volume his own experiences and insights into the daily prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, a part of his life for the last 40 years. All around the world, every day, for hundreds of years, Catholics have prayed the psalms, with added readings from the bible and from Richard Rohr Richard Rohr’s spiritual classic— Richard Rohr tradition, in a formal way called the Liturgy of Simplicity revised and with a new reading guide The Naked Now the Hours. And like any meditative practice, The Freedom of Letting Go Everything Belongs Learning to See as the Mystics See there are blissful days and there are others The Gift of Contemplative Prayer that are just a dry challenge. Fr. Gallagher in- St. Francis’s ancient call to the simple life of “The Naked Now is a deep breath of fresh vites the reader into the beauty and possibili- freedom and happiness, as seen by America’s The one book every Rohr reader must own. air. Richard Rohr invites us, all of us, to slow foremost Franciscan. Richard Rohr shows you This bestselling guide goes to the heart of down and to find God, or be found by God, in ties of this rich prayer available to all.

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“Delight, struggles to continue, boredom, and peace: these are all words to describe what happens to anyone who desires a continued relationship with JOY IN IMPERFECTION God through prayer. Father Gallagher lives them all.” “Christian maturity is the —Elizabeth Koessler, spiritual director, wife, and mother ability to joyfully live in an imperfect world.” “Praying the Liturgy of the Hours stirred my interest right away and kept me –from What the Mystics Know fully engaged from beginning to end… I heartily endorse Praying the Liturgy of the Hours: A Personal Journey, and recommend it in particular for priests and religious, and for all those who want to grow closer to Jesus in their daily lives.” —Most Reverend Thomas Olmstead, Bishop of Phoenix, AZ

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Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., is a member of the Ob-

lates of the Virgin Mary, a reli- “A clear, concise resource IGNATION SPIRITUALITY gious community dedicated to for presenting the Y retreats and spiritual formation freedom inherent in the according to the Spiritual Exer- structure of Ignatian cises of St. Ignatius. A sought after speaker and retreat master, prayer.” Fr. Gallagher has dedicated many —Presence: An International Journal years to an extensive ministry of of Spiritual Direction retreats, spiritual direction, and teaching about the spiritual life.

We asked Father Gallagher to expound on Ignatian spirituality The Discernment of Spirits The Discernment of Read by Daniel P. Barron and it’s benefits for spiritual directors. Here’s what he had to say: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living Spirits: Reader’s Guide The Discernment of An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living Spirits Why are the teachings of St. Ignatius beneficial for spiritual When you’re ready to move more deeply An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living into Ignatian thought, discover this great A companion to the bestselling Ignatian Audio Book directors? favorite of spiritual directors, directees, guide, this workbook provides a practical

IGNATION SPIRITUALITY SPIRITUALITY IGNATION and others who want to understand This title is also availible as an audiobook, H NEW AND NOTEWORT Fr. Gallagher: “Many sensitive and sometimes complex issues arise in accompany¬ing means of unlocking the wisdom of The Ignatius’ rules for discernment—their read by Fr. Daniel P. Barron, O.M.V. The others in spiritual direction: issues of struggles, growth, and stages in prayer; ex- Discernment of Spirits. Each chapter keen insight into the human soul and their includes key concepts, additional case book comes on 8 CDs and lasts 9 hours, periences of consolation and desolation in the spiritual life; psychological wounds ability to explain the real-life struggles of studies, and questions to consider in the covering the entire text of the printed and relationship with God; discerning God’s will in significant life-choices; and so spiritual seekers today. personal application of the teachings. book. forth. Ignatius of Loyola, in a way all his own, provides clear teachings and tools to 978-0-8245-2291-9 assist persons in these and many other situations. Generations of spiritual direc- 978-0-8245-4985-5 978-0-8245-2004-5 $24.95 pb / 232 pages $12.95 pb / 104 pages $39.95 CD tors have turned to Ignatius and found in his teaching the clarity they needed in eBook Editions Available accom¬panying directees. Their experience explains why so many directors have turned and are turning to Ignatius today.”

How does a spiritual director develop the confidence to guide others through the exercises? NEW AUDIO BOOK Fr. Gallagher: “The best of all ways is for the spiritual director to experience the spiritual exercises personally as a retreat or through application of its elements— re¬flective meditation, imaginative contemplation, the examen prayer, the dis- cernment of spirits, and so forth—in their own daily spiritual lives (the “Exercises in daily life”). When more formal study through reading, group sharing, online resources, Ignatian programs of training for spiritual direction, mentoring, and supervision, is added to this experience, directors learn the spiritual exercises deeply and develop the confidence to guide others through them.”

How is it that these teachings from hundreds of years ago are relevant for the busy, modern person seeking spiritual direction? Discerning the Will of God Discerning the Will of God Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. The Ignatian Guide to Christian Decision An Ignatian Guide for Spiritual Directors Read by John Wykes, O.M.V. Fr. Gallagher: “Ignatius was not a monk in a monastery but a man deeply immersed Making Ten Lectures on DVD with Study Guide Discerning the Will of God both in God and in the world of his day. He shaped a spirituality that assists persons, An Ignatian Guide to Christian Filmed in the beautiful St. Clement's Shrine as his classic phrase says, to ‘find God in all things’: in the midst of intense activ- Fr. Gallagher’s indispensable guide will Decision Making help you make spiritual sense of major de- in Boston, Father Gallagher, presents a ity, in the thousand occupations of daily living, or in the quiet of prayer. He was, video guide based on his bestselling title cisions and align with God’s true purpose This title is also available as an audiobook, in words used by a contemporary, “a contemplative in action,” as every disciple of Discerning the Will of God. This DVD is also for you. Real-life experiences bring home read by John Wykes, O.M.V. The book comes accompanied by a study guide, making it an Jesus in every walk of life can be and is called to be. His teaching is timeless since the benefit of Ignatius’ ageless teachings on 5 CDs and lasts 5 hours, covering the ideal resource for all who want to discover it rests upon a profound understanding of the human person, both spiritually and and offer tools for finding clarity in a chal- entire text of the printed book lenging and complex world. where God is leading them, as well as for psycho¬logically, and describes the spiritual experience common to all who love the spiritual directors, retreat directors, and 978-0-8245-2027-4 Lord. Ignatius’s teaching is eminently suited to all who live in the world and serve 978-0-8245-2489-0 counselors. the Lord they love in its manifold activity.” $19.95 pb / 172 pages $39.99 CD E-book editions available 978-0-8245-2033-5 $89.95 DVD+Booklet

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“Father Gallagher meets “The Call to Discernment the pressing needs of re- in Troubled Times is

treat directors, retreatant challenging, yet infused IGNATION SPIRITUALITY students of spiritual with passion and hope, theology, and others this book will provide interested in deepening valuable insight both their spiritual lives.” to students of Ignation —Harvey E. Egan, S.J., spirituality, and more Professor of Systematic and Mystical generally, to those who Theology, Boston College wonder how Christian spirituality can continue to shape a creative and faith-filled response to Begin Again An Ignatian Introduction Joseph A. Tetlow Dean Brackley, S.J. Which Ignatian title is right The Spiritual Exercises of our crucified world.” The Call to Discernment The Life and Spiritual Legacy of Bruno for you? to Prayer Scriptural Reflections According to the –J. Matthew Ashley, Notre Dame Lanteri Learn more at: Ignatius Loyola in Troubled Times Spiritual Exercises With Commentary New Perspectives on the Transformative www.crossroadpublishing. Bestselling author Timothy M. Gallagher Wisdom of Ignatius of Loyola com/crossroad/gallagher offers a remarkable biography of Father When you need short, practical exercises This readable translation and step-by-step for young and old, this volume provides A compelling re-introduction to IGNATION SPIRITUALITY SPIRITUALITY IGNATION Bruno Lanteri, who overcame great odds commentary unfolds the relevance of a Titles are available in the Christianity as a lived experience. In to become the foremost spiritual leader of forty short (2-page) Ignatian meditations, spiritual classic to modern life for every following formats: times of spreading violence, poverty, the late eighteenth and early nineteenth including scripture passages, meditative reader, Christian or not. Stories, analogies, • eBook and environmental crisis, Fr. Brackley centuries, ultimately founding the Oblates keys for entering into the scriptural story, and approachable language make • Paperback points us beyond dogmatic withdrawal of the Virgin Mary. and guided questions for reflection. For this an ideal companion for anyone • Audio and paralyzing fear to inner freedom, either beginning or experienced groups and seeking inspiration and personal growth. 978-0-8245-2579-8 • Video individuals. constructive response, and hope. $24.95 pb / 358 pages 978-0-8245-2539-2 978-0-8245-2268-1 E-book editions available 978-0-8245-2487-6 $19.95 pb / 320 pages $16.95 pb / 96 pages $16.95 pb / 168 pages

Meditation and Spiritual Consolation The Examen Prayer Hugo Rahner, editor Willi Lambert Anthony de Mello, S.J. Contemplation An Ignatian Guide for the Greater Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today St. Ignatius Loyola Directions for Praying Body and Soul An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture Discernment of Spirits Letters to Women Communication When you want classic spiritual discipline to Discoveries with Ignatius Loyola Each chapter offers an awareness exercise, To understand the two practices essential to Those with some familiarity with Ignatian apply every day, this highly practical book is Reprinted by popular demand, this major a mental focus, and an imagining exercise Igatian spirituality, Meditation and Contem- spirituality will enjoy this book, which an important resource. The Examen Prayer volume in Crossroad’s library of Jesuit Willi Lambert’s exploration of the life using stories from the Bible, and con- plation, discover this volume. Fr. Gallagher extends the approach of The Discernment Spirituality unveils Ignatius’ spiritual and writings of St. Ignatius Loyola yields explains what is unique to each practice, helps you discover the hand of God in your cludes with a short parable or text from of Spirits, interweaving stories and Ignatian everyday life and learn to be receptive to wisdom for women. Rahner’s a fruitful and fascinating model of tradition. The texts draw from the clarity shows how you can profit from both at dif- principles for a more profound understand- ferent times in your spiritual life, and reveals God’s blessings. research and insights offer a priceless communication for peopleof all walks of the Ignation exercises and reflect an how their structure can be adapted to your ing of Ignatius’ second rule for discernment. glimpse into Loyola’s relations with of life. outstanding experience with prayer and particular spiritual needs. women—as spiritual directees, meditation in today’s world. 978-0-8245-2429-6 978-0-8245-2367-1 978-0-8245-1853-0 supporters, and confidantes. 978-0-8245-2488-3 $19.95 pb / 192 pages $19.95 pb / 192 pages $18.95 pb / 256 pages 978-0-8245-1673-4 $14.95 pb / 112 pages E-book editions available E-book editions available 978-0-8245-2475-3 $16.95 pb / 144 pages E-book editions available $45.00 pb / 612 pages

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