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Index New releases: n Speakers ...... 4 The Challenge of n New - Church at The Crossroad Series ...... 6 Inequality n New and Noteworthy...... 10 Page 7 n Pope Francis...... 20 n The Papacy...... 24 Spring 2016: n Ignatian Spirituality...... 26 For God and Profit n Spirituality ...... 31 n Books for and about Women...... 42 Page 11 n Religious Life...... 44 Lenten Titles n Theology and Church...... 46 Page 58 n Community & Society...... 50 n Body & Soul & Self Help...... 52 Order form and n Family and Relationships...... 54 ordering instructions n Lenten Titles...... 58 on page 59. n Order Form...... 59

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Books by Speakers

Robert Wicks Sharing Wisdom The Practical Art of Giving and Receiving Mentoring

As caring adults we give and receive informal mentoring every day. Sharing Wisdom can help you nurture your natural talents as well as to better appreciate the guidance offered by oth- ers. Includes common questions, and a sum- mary of the mentoring guidelines

978-0-8245-1838-7 $17.95 pb / 144 pages SPEAKERS

“A common sense approach . . . that shows us all the benefits of reaching out to help someone else.” —Joseph M. Hoeffel, Congressman of the United States House of Representatives

Thomas Groome Educating for Life A Spiritual Vision for Every Teacher and Parent

“…distinguished from most others in the philosophy of religious education by the connections that the author makes with both the spiritual and the practical concerns of home and school.” –International Journal of Education and Religion

978-0-8245-1970-4 $39.95 pb / 472 pages

“Written with ecumenical sensitivity by one of America’s leading religious educators, this groundbreaking work reweaves old and new wisdom into fresh possibilities for education wherever it takes place… —Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame

4 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS “And so the church is our shelter in the storm...” –Robert Barron SPEAKERS

Bishop Robert Barron Robert Barron Robert Barron is an acclaimed author, Heaven in Stone and Glass And Now I See speaker, and theologian. Experiencing the Spirituality of the A Theology of Transformation He is the founder of Great Cathedrals Word on Fire Catholic “Robert Barron, an inspired writer, Ministries, host of Gothic cathedrals hold many secrets about illuminates the teachings of ‘the great the soul’s yearning for God. Fr. Barron tradition’, showing how they coalesce the award-winning teaches us how to read these secrets, with the best literary witnesses to liberate CATHOLICISM film series, with beautiful reflections on aspects such us to our true selves.”–David B. Burrell, and since 2012 has served as light and darkness, the labyrinth, the Notre Dame University as the Rector/President meaning of gargoyles and much more. of the University of 978-0-8245-1753-3 978-0-8245-1993-3 $29.95 pb / 296 pages Saint Mary of the Lake/ $14.95 pb / 128 pages Mundelein Seminary outside of Chicago, IL.

“The fact that Barron has a knack of making Scripture relevant to one’s life in the here and now is one of the book’s greatest assets. Another is the conciseness of each of his ‘sermons,’ which can be read quickly. He speaks in ‘ordinary’ language to which his readers can relate. Furthermore, his delivery is so ordinary that one could easily be unaware of how much theology he has Robert Barron incorporated into these pages. He is truly a theologian Word on Fire of the twenty-first century with the grace of being a Proclaiming the Power of Christ parish priest who can articulate the meaning of Scrip- One of the leading introductions to ture for our times.” Catholic faith and culture. Based on specific readings from the Bible this lively —Janelle Maes, OSB, Benedictine Journal Review presentation uses art, music, painting, poetry, philosophy and the saints’ lives to offer a passionate call to evangelism.

978-0-8245-2453-1 $19.95 pb / 240 pages

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 5 “Our mission is to celebrate the greatness of Creation...” —Leonardo Boff Leonardo Boff Toward an Eco-Spirituality CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES

An action plan, based on Christianity, to study and understand the challenges and ramifications of the global ecological crisis known as one of the major liberation theologians, Leonardo Boff has long seen the terrible cost of the ecological crisis to the poor. In this engaging brief, he outlines a new vision for human stewardship of the earth. This is an ideal first step to take for individuals and groups to study ecology in a Christian context, and to understand that ecology is no longer a luxury for a few, but an imperative for everyone working for a more just world.

978-0-8245-2076-2 $12.95 pb / 80 pages NEW–CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES THE CROSSROAD NEW–CHURCH AT

FROM THE BOOK: "I have worked my whole life on behalf of the poor who cry out for justice and liberation, along with that of the Earth which we have been systemati- cally destroying over a number of centuries only to now find ourselves cop- ing with global warming as the result. The theme of my work here is hope: what will the next stage in the life of humanity look like?"

Leonardo Boff is a former Franciscan monk, a theologian and a poet known for his strong voice for the promotion of human rights and ecological responsibility. He is the Professor Emeritus of Ethics, Phi- losophy of Religion, and Ecology at Rio de Janeiro State University. He is the author of more than 60 books in the areas of theology, spiri- tuality, philosophy, anthropology and mysticism.

6 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS “Study the question of income inequality in a Christian context.”

—From the book ATNEW–CHURCH THE CROSSROAD SERIES Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga The Challenge of Inequality CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES

A truly Christian perspective on global eco- nomic inequality from a prominent Cardinal and close ally of Pope Francis In this treatise, author Cardinal Rodríguez Maradiaga offers a clear analysis of the expansion of economic inequality and its root causes, followed by a review of suggested solutions, and a hopeful outlook based on new model of economic and human growth. Maradiaga is one of the most outspoken members of the Catholic hierar- chy when it comes to the growing inequality around the world. As one of the Church’s most informed experts on social issues, Maradiaga holds that it is imperative for any Christian community to look at the dire state of social justice in the world, and to work for positive 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 for anyone who is ready to study the urgent issue of social disparity and is willing to work for a better world.

978-0-8245-2081-6 $12.95 pb / 76 pages

FROM THE INTRODUCTION BY STEFANO ZAMAGNI: "If a prophet is a figure who with courage and compassion denounces what is wrong with the present and not just someone who predicts the future—after all, we have economists for that!— then Maradiaga belongs to the admittedly thin ranks of genuine prophets."

Óscar Andrés RodrÍguez Maradiaga, SDB, is a Honduran cardi- nal of the Catholic church. He is the archbishop of Tegucigalpa, the president of Caritas Internationalis, and the former president of the Latin American Episcopal Conference. He worked as the Vatican’s representative to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund and has spoken out on social justice and inequality for many decades.

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Philip Jenkins The New Map of the Global Church CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES

Offers an inviting way to understand the facts and implications of the major demographic shifts happening within Christianity. By 2025, 75 percent of Catholics in the world will be non-European; the new global church will have its center of gravity in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. This fascinating brief explores the metamorphosis taking place in the global community of believers: the church’s new life comes from what historically has been labeled the periphery. The book also looks into the radical ramifications for all churches.

978-0-8245-2078-6 $12.95 pb / 100 pages NEW–CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES SERIES THE CROSSROAD NEW–CHURCH AT

FROM THE INTRODUCTION: "Of its nature, Christianity must be a worldwide faith, which carries its message to all cultures, all peoples and races: it must be global."

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 Religion. He is the author of The Jesus Wars, The Lost History of Christianity, and The Next Chris- tendom. He is a contributing editor for the American Conservative, writes a monthly column for the Christian Century, and has writ- ten articles for the Atlantic, Christianity Today, and First Things. He lives in Waco, Texas.

8 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS We can be Christians while online NEW–CHURCH ATNEW–CHURCH THE CROSSROAD SERIES

Antonio Spadaro, S.J. The Promise of Social Media CHURCH AT THE CROSSROAD SERIES

Having worked with Pope Francis on digital communication, Father Spadaro offers here a profound, practical directive to understand, appreciate and use social media as a genuine tool for being an authentic, hopeful Christian, and going out to evangelize.

978-0-8245-2214-8 $12.95 pb / 80 pages

FROM THE BOOK: "We the people of the 21st century are creatures of the World Wide Web, always online, always connected, always communicating. And we—like all others throughout history—have created this technology in our own image, which gives this creation of ours a spiritual dimension as well."

Antonio Spadaro, S.J., is the editor in chief of the Jesuits’ biweekly review, La Civiltà Cattolica. Since entering the Society of Jesus in 1988, he has worked in a variety of capacities, including joining the review’s community in 1998. He has been a part of the review ever since. In late 2011, he became the review's editor in chief. Fr. Spadaro considers his work to be part of the new cybertheology – “thinking faith in the Internet age”.

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 9 “What if God really depends on us to manifest God’s love?”

Barbara Fiand Come, Drink Deep of Living Waters Faith Seeking Understanding in the 21st Century

We live in a time of bridging that invites us to learn, and then to accept with utmost respect, that what has provided us with a certain wisdom and security for several thousand years of movement around our star is today ebbing away and has, in fact, done so for at least a century or more. A time of bridging involves allowing for this realization and, with serenity, courage, and trust, seeking the footprints revealing who has walked among us unobserved all this time. Today this realization is lighting up with ever greater brilliance and being recognized and acknowledged with ever more urgency due to NEW AND NOTEWORTHY NEW AND NOTEWORTHY our scientific discoveries and spiritual insights. In this new book, with the wisdom of years, Barbara Fiand explores what time of bridging offers in new insights, and how we can understand our Christian faith in this new time.

978-0-8245-2196-7 $19.95 pb / 240 pages

Barbara Fiand teaches spirituality at the Institute of Pastoral Studies of Loyola University Chicago and is the author of books that include From Religion Back to Faith: A Journey of the Heart, In the Stillness You Will Know: Exploring the Paths of Our Ancient Belonging, and On Becoming Who We Are. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

10 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS A formidable book at a pivotal time

Samuel Gregg For God and Profit How Banking and Finance Can Serve The Common Good NEW AND NOTEWORTHYNEW

From Christianity’s very beginning, it has had a difficult relationship with the world of money. Through developing sophisticated under- standings of the nature and wealth-creating capacity of capital, Christian theologians, phi- losophers, and financiers exerted considerable influence upon the emergence and develop- ment of the international financial systems that helped unleash a revolution in the way the world thinks about and uses capital. In For God and Profit, Samuel Gregg underscores the different ways in which Christians have helped to develop the financial and banking systems that have helped millions escape poverty for hundreds of years. But he also provides a critical lens through which to as- sess the workings—and failures—of modern finance and banking. Far from being doomed to producing economic instability and peri- odic financial crises, Gregg illustrates that how Christian faith and reason can shape financial practices and banking institutions in ways that restore integrity to our troubled financial systems.

978-0-8245-2188-2 $29.95 hc / 300 pages

“For God and Profit is a formidable book, packed with interesting and regularly unac- knowledged and unknown historical information, especially about the contribution of Christian thinking to the development of banking, the rise of the markets and Western prosperity. It is also closely argued with Christian and natural law categories of right and wrong being used to evaluate the economies and financial systems of today and yester- day.” —Cardinal George Pell, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, Vatican City

Samuel Gregg is research director at the Acton Institute. He is the author of many books, including his prize-winning The Commercial Society, The Modern Papacy, and Becoming Europe. He lectures regu- larly in America and Europe on topics encompassing political econ- omy, Catholicism, and morality and the economy. His writing has appeared in academic journals and magazines including Foreign Af- fairs, American Banker, National Review, The American Spectator, The Federalist, Crisis Magazine, as well as newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, and the New York Post

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Robert J. Cormier Better Than We Believed , 2 More Basic Questions Enlightened by Faith

Better Than We Believed won the Eric Hoffer Award for good reason: presuming nothing that both traditional believers and critical- thinking searchers will not find in their hearts, it presents a strikingly clear concept of faith that answers the unhappiness of people we all recognize. This sequel offers more basic questions enlightened by a faith that makes sense, and that helps to live: when anger hits, or betrayal, a life threatening illness or self-destroying addiction. In every chapter the reader is let into a personal conversation about the challenges most basic to all human lives.

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY NEW AND NOTEWORTHY 978-0-8245-2193-6 $14.95 pb / 192 pages

Robert J. Cormier Robert J. Cormier Robert J. Cormier Better Than We Believed A Faith That Makes Sense Why We Look Up How to Apply the Vision That is Faith to Reflections for Peace, Purpose, and Joy Making Sense of Our Catholic Faith the Struggle That is Life In this collection of simple, one to two- Gems for devotional reading and inspira- page reflections, Cormier takes elements Father Robert Cormier presents the true tion on a wealth of questions that matter common to many faiths and offers them to us most—such as the meaning of stories of believers who dared to ask in a way that can make sense to almost suffering, the glory of creation, prayer, and tough questions of God at moments of everyone. The simplicity of the reflections crisis, and who in turn received real, eye- is a result of clarity that makes the texts our personal relationship with God. opening, and ultimately good news about easily accessible to a wide variety of the resilience of their faith. readers. If read slowly and over time, they 978-0-8245-2120-2 can inspire serious meditations. $16.95 pb / 144 pages 978-0-8245-4980-0 $12.95 pb / 192 pages 978-0-8245-1875-2 $10.95 pb / 240 pages

12 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Lessons from great literature

Mitchell Kalpakgian The Virtues That Build Us Up More Life Lessons from Great Literature AND NOTEWORTHYNEW

Uses examples from great literature to present powerful, articulate discussions of the Catholic character. For those who seek a moderately challenging, intellectual discussion of traditional Catholic morality, this book inspires readers to study and apply wisdom from trusted literary and spiritual masters in making honorable and morally upright choices. In this companion piece to The Virtues We Need Again, Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian explores through Western literature the many aspects of Catholic character: innocence, reverence, duty, chivalry, nobility, honor, and the sense of truth.

978-0-8245-2075-5 $19.95 pb / 175 pages

FROM THE BOOK: “Just as Hippocrates taught that physical health depends upon food and ex- ercise, wise men and great thinkers have said a similar thing about the life of the intellect: it requires certain foods of the mind in the right balance and proportion and vigorous mental exercises to achieve intellectual excellence.”

Mitchell Kalpakgian is a writer, a tutor, and a professor of humani- ties. He is the author of An American Family Reunion, The Lost Arts of Modern Civilization, Mysteries of Life in Children’s Literature, and The Virtues We Need Again. He is a contributor to Catholic Faith, Culture Wars magazine, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, and the New Oxford Review. He lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 13 A bridge to a multi-religious spirituality

James W. Heisig Jesus’ Twin A Dialogue with the Gospel of Thomas

In Jesus’ Twin, a scholar shares his personal reflections into the Gospel of Thomas offering a learned, accessible introduction as well as inspiring insights into these ancient texts that have long stirred curiosity and inquiry. James Heisig, who has read and studied the texts throughout his distinguished career as a scholar and teacher of religions, shows that the reasons for excluding the Gospel of Thomas from the Christian tradition are largely meaningless for us today. After more than half a century of concerted dialogue with other traditions, we are in a better position to recognize that not every alter Jesus is a Jesus alias. At the same time, attention to the spiritual demands being made on Christianity by our present age helps draw us more deeply into the text itself and control the tendency to NEW AND NOTEWORTHY immunize ourselves against its discomforts, whether through the distractions of scholarly disputation or the preoccupation with preserving orthodoxy.

978-0-8245-2031-1 $19.95 pb / 180 pages E-book editions available

“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,’ and that ‘our image of Jesus is… impoverished without the Jesus that we meet in the Gospel of Thomas.’ He succeeds splendidly!” —Paul F. Knitter, Paul Tillich Emeritus Professor of Theology, World Religions, and Culture, Union Theological Seminary

James W. Heisig is a professor of philosophy at Nanzan University and a permanent fellow at the Nanzan Institute for Religion & Culture. He is the author of several books, including Dialogues at One Inch Above the Ground, Japanese Philosophy: A Sourcebook, Nothingness and Desire: An East- West Philosophical Antiphony, and Philosophers of Nothingness.

14 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Simple, uplifting virtues to enhance everyday life

Anselm Gruen An Angel for You

Gifts of Grace and Wisdom AND NOTEWORTHYNEW

The bedside book that brings the angels by your side. As represented in art, poetry, and great literature, angels have traveled with humans for millennia. In this revised edition of Angels of Grace, Benedictine monk Anselm Gruen uses his profound knowledge of spirituality, psychology, and theology to qualities, to the modern reader: Love, Silence, Forgiveness, Cheerfulness, Courage, Retreat, Sisterhood, Mourning…

978-0-8245-2041-0 $16.95 pb / 288 Pages

“If you are looking for a means of exploring a series of Christian virtues related to ‘angels’, then this book will delight....As with all Gruen’s writing there is much practical wisdom related specifically to our self-knowledge...His love of words and exploring them is a particular strength of his writing.” —Expository Times

FROM THE BOOK: “Angels represent our potential for transformation. Calling them angels refers to the fact that these attitudes are never only the expression of our own efforts. They are also gifts of grace and wisdom that are given to us.”

Anselm Gruen is a German Benedictine monk and the monastery’s economist. He is the author more than 30 books which have sold more than 30 million copies, and include Building Self-Esteem and Everybody Has an Angel.

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 15 A moving account of the great scientist and composer

Maria Calasanz Ziesche Herman of Reichenau The Story of the Salve Regina and the Triumph of the Human Spirit

The amazing life story of a quadriplegic monk during the Middle Ages. One of the most brilliant minds of the Middle Ages, Herman of Reichenau was a severely crippled monk who, though he was marginalized and even mistreated by his fellow monks, is celebrated to this day for his groundbreaking scientific work and the beauty of his musical compositions, among them “Salve Regina.” A quadriplegic since childhood and brought to the monastery at an early age, Herman lived at one of the most influential and powerful Medieval monasteries, situated on a small island in the Lake of Constance on the modern-day border of Austria, Switzerland,

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY NEW AND NOTEWORTHY and Germany. As he grew and studied, investing his hope in the medical promises of the time to alleviate his physical 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 ComingComing to see the extraordinary spiritual strength, Soon! beauty, and true happiness coming from the Spring weakest among them. A deeply encouraging Fall2016 2015 book about the life of a man who overcame numerous obstacles, this work captures the grandeur of the human spirit.

978-0-8245-2084-7 $19.95 pb / 400 pages

Maria Calasanz Ziesche was a high school teacher and member of the German Congregation of the Sisters of Our Dear Lady. She is the author of several novels set in the Middle Ages.

16 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS A fascinating dramatization of Hildegard’s life

Joan Ohanneson Hildegard of Bingen Lady of the Light, Woman for the World AND NOTEWORTHYNEW In breathtaking prose, Joan Ohanneson has crafted an unforgettable encounter with Hildegard, the astonishing visionary and prophet, artist and healer, whose music is sweeping the charts again today. Weaving into her text Hildegard’s own vivid accounts of “The Living Light,” the author brings to life the “feather on the breath of God” – Hilde- gard of Bingen, who shattered stereotypes of women, of saints, and of God for all time. This is a new edition of Scarlet Music. 978-0-8245-2018-2 $16.95 pb / 288 pages

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“Ohanneson has dramatized the life of 12th-century Hildegard of Bingen in this fascinating novel. Highly recommended”. – Library Journal

“In this fictional biography, Ohanneson firmly anchors Hildegard of Bingen’s life and prophetic witness in the historical events both religious and secular of twelfth-cen- tury Europe, yet weaves for us a remarkable portrayal of a woman, deeply steeped through her visionary insights and mystic experience into the numinous feminine divine which expresses itself as Wisdom and Love.”

—Miriam Schmitt, co-editor of Medieval Women Monastics: Wisdom’s Wellsprings

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.

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 17 The workbook relevant to every Parish

Fritz Lobinger The Empty Altar An Illustrated Book to Help Talk About the Lack of Parish Priests

A study on the shortage of priests and the future of the Catholic Church. This book makes a prophetic proposal, respectful of church teaching that addresses the growing deficiency of priests in the Catholic Church. Based on sound theology and firsthand experience, this book is presented in an illustrated and easily digestible form and was written by an author with decades of experience who has studied the situation as a theologian and developed realistic solutions as a pastor and bishop. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY 978-0-8245-2079-3 $19.95 pb / 176 pages

Fritz Lobinger El Altar Vacio Un libro ilustrado para debatir sobre la falta de curas

978-0-8245-2080-9 $19.95 pb / 176 pages

Fritz Lobinger is a priest, a missionary and a theologian. He is the author of Like His Brothers and Sisters: Ordaining Com- munity Leader.

18 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS An intriguing history well told

Robet Royal The Pope’s Army 500 Years of the Papal Swiss Guard NEW AND NOTEWORTHYNEW

With the recent elections of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, the world witnessed the pomp and honor of the Swiss Guard, the “Pope’s Army.” Now bestselling author Robert Royal takes us through the colorful 500-year history of the military guard that has witnessed every major Vatican event for half a millennium. Topics include the guard’s origins, the Medici Popes, the sack of Rome, the Napoleonic War, the unification of Italy, the Pope’s imprisonment; World Wars I and II; and the Nazi occupation of Rome. Perfect for those seeking a greater understanding of the Vatican’s inner-workings, Robert Royal’s bestselling book on the Swiss Guard is now available in paperback.

978-0-8245-2058-8 $19.95 pb / 224 pages

“…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 and safety for last the five hundred years. The Pope’s Army is very informative and strongly recommended reading.” —Midwest Book Review

Robet Royal is the author of The Catholic Martyrs of the Twentieth Century and Dante Alighieri. He is Editor in Chief of The Catholic Thing, an online publication he founded with Michael Novak; the president of the Faith and Reason Institute, 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.

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“I was making one of my occasional visits to talk with my archbishop when he told me that he was gathering together all his writings and other papers. He wanted to have them in order since he would turn 75 in December and so present his resignation to the Pope according to canonical norms.” — Gustavo Larrazabal, Editor of Jorge Bergoglio and of Open Mind, Faithful Heart. This is one of the few books initiated, written, gathered and edited by Pope Francis himself when he still had the time to do so. An invaluable treasure of profound insights into what Francis himself sees at the center of his POPE FRANCIS spirituality and understanding of life, Open Mind, Faithful Heart demonstrates how a lifetime of work, prayer and reflection is bearing fruit in the extraordinary service and love Pope Francis is offering the church and the world.

“In a sea of books by, for, and about Pope Francis, this outstanding (and particularly attractive) volume by the Argentine Pontiff HIMSELF takes us inside his mind, heart and soul and gives us a blueprint for living, an example of how to live the Christian vocation. I highly recommend it!” —Deacon James Keating, Ph.D., Institute for Priestly Formation, Creighton University “I highly recommend this volume as instructive and illuminating spiritual reading for all audiences.” —Rev. Thomas Massaro, S.J. “I finished this book feeling that I knew Pope Francis better. The media may not find in this collection of essays the one-liners that are heard so often. But anyone who delves into this book will come away knowing that, indeed, the world has a pope with truly an open mind and a faithful heart.” —Deacon Michael E. Bulson, St. Andrew Parish, Riverton, Utah “Christians of any denomination will find this book by the reigning pontiff to be 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 for individual prayer and meditation as well as serviceable to prayer and Bible study groups.” —Fr. Rick Gribble, C.S.C. “To read this volume is to get a strong sense of Francis’ own sense of mission and the way he is trying to offer his own path as a guide for others.” —Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., author of 101 Questions And Answers On Popes And The Papacy

20 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS The book Jorge Bergoglio wrote

Pope Francis Jorge Mario Bergoglio Open Mind, Faithful Heart Reflections on Following Jesus Introduction by Gustavo Larrazábal CFM Prologue by José María Arancedo POPE FRANCIS Archbishop of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz This book is not just for reading. It is a path for prayer and a guide for life.

Pope Francis connects with people, especially the young, the forgotten, and the forlorn. The cameras show him in Rome, in Brazil, in Lampedusa reaching out to the crowds, holding infants, embracing the disabled. What is the source of his energy and his spiritual vitality? This book is perhaps the best introduction to what makes the Pope the engaging pastor he is. During his years as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio often spoke to those collaborating with him in pastoral ministry. His constant theme was how to follow Jesus unreservedly, even in the hectic turmoil of our modern world. The texts of these talks, “The secret of handpicked by the author for this volume, Pope Francis is found reveal the spiritual depths of Pope Francis in this book.” as perhaps no other work does.The strong scriptural orientation of the Pope is evident —Bishop Martinez Camino in the countless references to both old and new testament. To help the reader, this edition has supplemented the original text with FROM THE INTRODUCTION appropriate scriptural citations. The language of these pages speaks to the “Among the large number of publications that heart as much as to the mind. These are have appeared in the months since the conclave, meditations to be savored rather than just read 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 own books, of which this is one, come directly $16.95 pb / 320 pages from his own hand…These are the books that E-book editions available show us all the depth and breadth of Francis…” —Gustavo Larrazabal, CFM, The Editor of the Pope

From the book “WE WILL NEVER be able to explain to our complete satisfaction the mysterious designs of God, who has wanted to reveal himself in the course of history. Over a long 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 partial; they all mysteriously contained the totality of the mystery of God in Christ; we perceived it only slowly, in bits and pieces. It is the same with our personal histories: the Lord reveals himself ‘historically’ in the unfathomable mystery of those who seek God and also in those who reject God and flee from him. That is to say, God reveals himself in the historical mystery of our movement through grace and sin.”

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 21 The Pope Francis Resource Library —www.PopeFrancisBook.com

In these unique volumes that aim to give deeper insight into the spirituality and theology of Pope Francis, you will find carefully selected texts from works by Archbishop Bergoglio I Ask You Be Shepherds The People Wish to (exclusively published in Reflections on Pastoral Ministry POPE FRANCIS See Jesus English by Crossroad), and Reflections for Those Who Teach These encouraging reflections for all who texts by Pope Francis minister to God’s people combine texts from Written with expressive gratitude for the Pope Francis’ homilies authorized by the work of teachers, and translated exclusively (authorized by the Vatican Vatican, and texts, exclusively translated by for this volume from talks by Archbishop 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 for successful catechesis, teaching, and The Pope Francis Resource education. 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

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Stefan von Kempis Philip F. Lawler (editors) A Call to Serve Pope Francis and the Catholic Future This thoughtful, vivid introduction to Pope Francis’s life and his promising future in the Vatican details the historic events surrounding Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the subsequent election of Pope Francis, and the particulars of the new Pope’s spirituality and thought. The Pope Francis Resource Library 978-0-8245-5005-9 $16.95 pb / 160 pages

22 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS A clear map to the Pope’s central thoughts and feelings

Diego Fares, S.J. The Heart of Pope Francis How a New Culture of Encounter Is Changing the Church and the World The culture of encounter is like a map to the

thoughts and feelings of Pope Francis. At POPE FRANCIS the heart of his vision lies a keen interest in people, a passion for understanding the life experience of the other. By reaching out, welcoming, and listening to others, especially those at the margins, Pope Francis has already changed the Church more than we might even understand.

This small book, written by a friend and fellow Jesuit who has worked for many years with Jorge Bergoglio, offers clear and encouraging insights to better understand and dare to follow the Pope.

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FROM THE FOREWORD BY ANTONIO SPADARO, S.J. “I remember,” says Father Fares “the first conversation with Jorge took place at the headquarters of the Provincial Curia, an old, stately house in the neighborhood of Flores. I came from Mendoza, where I worked with the Jesuits in a poor neighborhood and the Office of the Provincial was strik- 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 terrace 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 says and what he lives, never changed. As says Peguy, friendship happens in a moment.”

Jorge and Diego have been friends for almost forty years. To read the pages of this book, therefore, is to enter into the veins of a friendship that has developed over time on a spiritual and intellectual level, within a pastoral and social context. 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 Church but throughout the world. We live what St. Ignatius describes as consolation: an increase of hope, of faith and charity, inner joy that calls and leads the Gos- pel and all those things that are good for the soul…”

WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 23 Meet the pope who transformed the Church – and the world!

Christian Feldman Saint John XXIII An Unexpected Prophet

Angelo Roncalli won the hearts and minds of people the world over, including many non-Catholics, with his warm style and commitment 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 to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square on October 28, 1958 with the humble words, “I am called John.” Already 77 years old, this son of peasants was expected to THE PAPACY oversee a merely caretaker papacy. Surprising many, he convened the Second Vatican Council in October of 1962, which would open wide the doors of the Church and change Catholic life forever, inside and outside the Church. This biography, by revered journalist Christian Feldman, reveals the spiritual heart of this remarkable, thoroughly modern and thoroughly orthodox man.

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FROM THE BOOK: Pope John confided to his listeners what he wanted from the church: “It’s important 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.”

Christian Feldman is a journalist, theologian, and an internation- ally bestselling biographer. He is the author of Mother Teresa, Love Stays.

24 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS The papacy- the last 50 years THE PAPACY

John E. Crosby, Russell Pope John Paul II Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. Pope Benedict XVI Hittinger, Joseph W. Carl J. Moell, S.J., editor The Splendor of The Yes of Koterski, David L. Schindler Holy Father, Faith Jesus Christ & William B. Smith 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 Pope John Paul II the Greatest Catholic Devotion Avery Cardinal Dulles Secular thought and optimism His Contribution to From his earliest writings, crystalizes the core have failed to answer the great Catholic Thought John Paul II has had a special components of the Pope John questions of human existence. devotion to the mystery of the The thought of Pope John Paul Paul II’s brilliant contributions In these spiritual exercises, Pope sacred heart. Carl Moell, II has enriched the Church to theology. Benedict invites us to Vatican archivist, here in significant ways. In this Synthesizing a wealth of rediscover the distinctly Christian assembles the Pope’s writings volume, pertinent scholars material, this resource conveys message: Our ability to say Yes on the devotion. Arranged examine central aspects of the the essential teachings of one to ourselves and to one another by major theme, these thought of John Paul II and of the greatest leaders of the can only come from God’s Yes readings are excellent for explore its significance for the Catholic Church and the world. in Christ. contemporary Church. daily devotional reading and instruction. 978-0-8245-2121-9 978-0-8245-2374-9 978-0-8245-1831-8 978-0-8245-2147-9 $29.95 pb / 288 pages $19.95 pb / 144 pages $12.95 pb / 128 pages $29.95 pb / 288 pages

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Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. Praying the Liturgy of the Hours A Personal Journey 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 tradition, in a formal way called the Liturgy of the Hours. And like any meditative practice, there are blissful days and there are others that are just a dry challenge. Fr. Gallagher invites the reader into the beauty and possibilities of this rich prayer available to all. IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY IGNATIAN 978-0-8245-2032-8 $16.95 pb / 112 pages E-book editions available

“As Father Gallagher unlocks the depth of the Divine Office, the reader is led to understand and embrace this prayer of the Church with a renewed sense of appreciation and awe.” —Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington

“Delight, struggles to continue, boredom, and peace: these are all words to describe what happens to anyone who desires a continued relationship with God through prayer. Father Gallagher lives them all.” —Elizabeth Koessler, spiritual director, wife, and mother

“Praying the Liturgy of the Hours stirred my interest right away and kept me 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

“… his greatest contribution is the sharing of his personal struggles with the “office” over many years. His honest and searching self-examination will prove invaluable to anyone who has undertaken the responsibility of praying this great prayer of the Church. —Father Robert Barron, rector of Mundelein Seminary and author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith, Word on Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ, and others

“I have prayed the Liturgy of the Hours for over forty years, and Father Gallagher has helped me find new depths in it, as well as offering paths to other ways of enriching this form of prayer…” —Sister Linda Sevcik, S.M., regional leader, Marist Sisters

26 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS A remarkable teacher of Ignatian spirituality

Father Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V., is a member of the “A clear, concise resource Oblates of the Virgin Mary, a IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY religious community dedicated for presenting the to retreats and spiritual freedom inherent in the formation according to the structure of Ignatian Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. A sought after speaker and retreat prayer.” master, Fr. Gallagher has dedicated —Presence: An International Journal many years to an extensive of Spiritual Direction ministry of retreats, spiritual direction, and teaching about the

We asked Father Gallagher to expound on Ignatian spirituality and its benefits for spiritual directors. Here’s what he had to say: Why are the teachings of St. Ignatius beneficial for spiritual directors? Fr. Gallagher: “Many sensitive and sometimes complex issues arise in accompany- ing others in spiritual direction: issues of struggles, growth, and stages in prayer; experiences of consolation and desolation in the spiritual life; psychological wounds and relationship with God; discerning God’s will in significant life-choices; and so forth. Ignatius of Loyola, in a way all his own, provides clear teachings and tools to assist persons in these and many other situations. Generations of spiritual directors have turned to Ignatius and found in his teaching the clarity they needed in 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? 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—reflective meditation, imaginative contemplation, the examen prayer, the discernment 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? Fr. Gallagher: “Ignatius was not a monk in a monastery but a man deeply immersed both in God and in the world of his day. He shaped a spirituality that assists persons, as his classic phrase says, to ‘find God in all things’: in the midst of intense activity, in the thousand occupations of daily living, or in the quiet of prayer. He was, in words used by a contemporary, “a contemplative in action,” as every disciple of Jesus in every walk of life can be and is called to be. His teaching is timeless since it rests upon a profound understanding of the human person, both spiritually and psycho- logically, and describes the spiritual experience common to all who love the Lord. Ignatius’s teaching is eminently suited to all who live in the world and serve the Lord they love in its manifold activity.”

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“The Call to Discernment in Troubled Times is challenging, yet infused with passion and hope, this book will provide valuable insight both to students of Ignation spirituality, and more generally, to those who wonder how Christian spirituality can continue to shape a creative and faith-filled response to Joseph A. Tetlow Dean Brackley, S.J. The Spiritual Exercises of our crucified world.” The Call to Discernment Ignatius Loyola –J. Matthew Ashley, Notre Dame in Troubled Times With Commentary New Perspectives on the Transformative

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30 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Meditations for a changed life

Michael Kennedy, S.J. is the founder and director of Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative to create restor- ative practices and retreats for incarcerated people SPIRITUALITY with an emphasis on youth tried as adults. He speaks throughout the United States on his method of Ignatian meditation.

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WWW.CROSSROADPUBLISHING.COM 31 “It is difficult for medical science to explain…” —Dr. Francis James McGovern, Mass Hospital

Arthur P. Boyle and Eileen McAvoy Boylen Six Months to Live . . . Three Guys on the Ultimate Quest for a Miracle

In August of 2000, metastatic cancer strikes a father of thirteen children. He receives a terminal diagnosis from a team of Boston’s best physicians, with a survival chance of just five percent. Facing the abyss, he throws himself on God, and makes the arduous trip to a controversial shrine in the former Yugoslavia in search of a miracle. Two of his best friends come along, and these three “hockey dads” enter a whole new world of visionaries, pilgrims, and persecuted priests. They encounter a message that demands that they SPIRITUALITY change their lives—and meet people whose own lives were transformed by that message of prayer, sacrifice, and love.

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“One of the most important lessons Artie beautifully communicates as you follow his healing journey is the need for men to be intimately involved in the spiritual leadership of their families. His words and story of an impossible healing will not only stay with you for a very long time, but challenge you to be the person God called you to be.” –Jim Caviezel, star, The Passion of the Christ

“Six Months to Live follows three regular guys on a desperate life-saving journey. Filled with remarkable discoveries, it’s an unforgettable story of friendship, hope and unshakable faith. Get ready to believe in miracles.” –Mary Lou Quinlan, author, New York Times bestseller, The God Box

About the Author Artie and Judy grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts where they met as teenagers. Each of them came from families with eight children and they went on to have thirteen of their own. Ranging in age from thirteen to thirty-six, the Boyles are a diverse group including a medical doctor, a professional hockey player, a seminarian, a theologian, and many talented athletes and students. They also have fifteen grandchildren. Since Artie’s miraculous healing in Medjugorje in 2000, he has traveled the world with Ivan Dragicevic, one of the visionaries, speaking to thousands of people in the US, South America, Canada, and Europe. In Ireland, one of their recent talks drew 6,000 attendees.

32 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Books by Ronald Rolheiser SPIRITUALITY

Ronald Rolheiser,O.M.I. Ronald Rolheiser Ronald Rolheiser is one of the most well- The Shattered Lantern Against an Infinite Horizon known authors of Catholic Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God The Finger of God in Our Everyday Lives spiritual books. He is This evocative, readable book looks at how Fr. Rolheiser speaks of the deepest human president of the Oblate practical atheism and disbelief have crept into longing in words that have reached School of Theology in our world and how, in the face of it, we can hundreds of thousands of readers. This book San Antonio, Texas, and restore the “shattered lantern” and bring back is an attempt to develop a vocabulary that the light of God. can help decipher the accidents in every life a specialist in the fields of everyday, that might aptly be called divine spirituality and 978-0-8245-2275-9 providence. $14.95 pb / 192 pages systematic theology. 978-0-8245-1965-0 $16.95 pb / 240 pages

“Clear and readable. Rolheiser knows the spiritual terrain like few others. Read and be astonished.” —Richard Rohr, author of Everything Belongs

“We need to become missionaries again within our own culture that, it would appear, the Church must address in terms of taking to heart Jesus’ parting challenge: “Go out to all nations and baptize ’them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.’” Ronald Rolheiser —Ronald Rolheiser Secularity and the Gospel Being Missionaries to Our Children Today, our own children might know little about the Gospel. In this important contribution Fr. Rolheiser offers original chapters on the topic, then introduces leading voices in Catholic thought to show how Christian faith can thrive in a secular world.

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Richard Rohr What the Mystics Know Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self

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

SPIRITUALITY religious writers throughout the ages, Rohr offers an unparalleled window into the wisdom of the mystics, within a succinct volume that represents the best treasury of his vast library of writing. 978-0-8245-2039-7 $19.95 pb / 176 pages E-book editions available

“Richard Rohr opened a new spiritual path for a lot of Americans.” –Dr. Mehmet Oz

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FROM THE INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR: I hope that this book can invite you into the seemingly simple yet always profound realm of those who have found their way close to God and all of creation, and it can place the path of the mystic within your reach.

Through each of the seven pathways outlined in the book, we can discover, in the context of a mature Christianity, or any religion, the God who is “closer to me than I am to myself” as St. Augustine puts it. Through the use of scrip- tures and both traditional and new metaphors, I want to give thoughtful guidance from classic sources, so you can know that your experience is not just your experience but the common domain of the perennial, or wisdom, traditions, which will always come to the surface in every age.

By applying what the mystics know to your momentary outlook, you will be able to bring open-heartedness into the life you lead and the work you do. Then you might just be able to recognize that the ordinary path can also be the way of the mystic. It is all a matter of the eyes and the heart.

34 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS “Self-worth is not created, it is discovered.” –Richard Rohr SPIRITUALITY

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36 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS “The intelligence of our heart is our spiritual intelligence.” —Robert Frager SPIRITUALITY

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Henri J. M. Nouwen In the Name of Jesus Reflections on Christian Leadership

In the Name of Jesus is Henri Nouwen’s bold, honest, and heartwarming message about Christian leadership. According to Nouwen, Christians must give up their desire to be powerful and embrace authority based on prayer and forgiveness. His emphasis on a vigorous Jesus-centered life will be helpful to every committed Christian and in particular to all leaders and teachers in the Christian faith.

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“Only Thomas Merton and C.S. Lewis have had a comparable impact on Christian spirituality in the United States.” –America Magazine ... Michael, a core member at L’Arche community near Toronto who cannot walk or speak ... Hillary Clinton, then First Lady in Washington D.C., one of the most listened-to people in the world ... The late Cardinal Bernardin of Chicago, a beacon of forgiveness and charity to millions ... Whether it is a famous politician, a volunteer in Namibia, or a seminarian in England, people around the world share admiration and enthusiasm for the life and work of the internationally renowned priest and author, professor Henri Nouwen. Without doubt, Father Nouwen has shaped the spirituality of several generations.

40 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS “Listen to a spiritual book as a voice that addresses you directly.” –Henri Nouwen SPIRITUALITY

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John Zmirak The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Catechism A Faithful, Fun-Loving Look At Catholic Dogmas, Doctrines, and Schmoctrines Masquerading behind the guise of the old- fashioned Catechism that generations of Catholic school kids in plaid skirts or clip-on ties had to memorize, this candid handbook provides a witty take on the teachings of the Catholic faith. Objections from relativists, new atheists, dissenting Catholics, and other points of view are featured, with intellectually sound

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John Zmirak is an editor, journalist, screenwriter, political commentator, and writer. He is the author of The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Seven Deadly Sins and the coauthor of The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living; The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Wine, Whiskey, and Song; and The Grand Inquisitor. He has contributed to Investor’s Business Daily and the National Catholic Register.

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46 2016 LOS ANGELES RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS Hans Urs von Balthasar THEOLOGY & CHURCH

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