This translation of Augustine's most popular work was done by Maria Boulding and is considered of a different level of excellence from practically anything else on the market (Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury).

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all-time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine was probably forty-three when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years, a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries. His experience of God speaks to us across time with little need for transpositions. This new translation masterfully captures his experience.

This short anthology begins with a meditation on Christmas and the Nativity scene and then dwells on a number of dangers we might encounter on the way. Christian hope is nourished by prayer and daily choices, by the example of Mary under the cross, and by the strength of the saints and martyrs. Cultivating hope means not giving up in the night, not being satisfied with worn-out words of consolation, preferring spring to autumn--as the Pope poetically states--and making all things new.

Augustine knows by faith that God is a trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and he is seeking as far as possible to understand what he believes. In the first seven books Augustine begins by searching the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments for clues to understanding and then argues in the language of philosophy and logic to defend the orthodox statement of the doctrine against the Arians. In the last eight books Augustine seeks to understand the mystery of the divine Trinity by observing an analogous trinity in the image of God, which is the human mind; and in so doing, he also suggests a program for the serious Christian of spiritual self-discovery and renewal. This second edition is newly produced, now featuring convenient footnotes rather than the previously used end notes in the original edition.

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine was probably forty-three when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years, a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries. His experience of God speaks to us across time with little need of transpositions. This new translation masterfully captures his experience.

This work is intended to help preachers present biblical teachings in an effective manner. Teaching Christianity is the most original book Augustine ever wrote. It is not so much a treatise or scholarly work but an instruction manual on how to teach Christianity. He wrote this how to book for those who would be preaching and explaining Christianity. It is entirely based on the bible and helps the reader express its truths of faith with soundproof methodology. It is a book that will help readers to communicate their message in a clear and effective way.

In this work, traditionally translated as On Christian Doctrine, Augustine combines the pedagogical methods he learned from Greek and Roman writings with the content of the Christian faith to help preachers present biblical teachings in an effective manner. This new translation is lively and accessible.

Library Journal

De Doctrina Christiana is one of Augustine's most important and abidingly influential works. Essentially it is an exegetical manual or outline for an encyclopedic educational program for understanding, teaching and preaching the scriptures.

Catholic Library World

Hill's edition of Augustine's text includes a generous introduction composed of essays written by other leading scholars in the field. Subjects range from the pastoral theology of Teaching Christianity to the hermeneutical principles of Augustine's work. The volume is well done and, as Hill suggests, it might serve as a useful text in seminaries even today.

Pastoral Life

The lengthy introduction to critical issues, extensive notes, and scripture and subject indexes make it a valuable tool for eager students of the influential bishop of Hippo.

Dialogue & Alliance

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine's most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of heaven and hell. But his major concern is the difference between the City of God and the City of Man, one built on love of God, the other on love of self. One cannot but be moved and impressed by the author's breadth of interest and penetrating intelligence. For all those who are interested in the greatest classics of Christian antiquity, The City of God is indispensable.

Pope Francis often reminds us that faith is a road to be traveled, without ever losing the goal, and this is the theme that forms the background to the meditations contained in this brief anthology. It is a collection of significant passages from the Pontiff's speeches, given on various occasions of meetings with the faithful, and is intended to offer food for thought in light of the Jubilee 2025 in particular, as its motto is Pilgrims of Hope.

By linking together a series of brilliantly chosen texts from the early centuries of the Church, the author lays bare the roots of the deeply mystical spirituality that has flourished among Christians throughout the ages. This book will appeal to anyone who is interested in the field of spirituality. It is a masterly contribution to Christian scholarship, and this second edition includes an extraordinarily useful Index.

Written with his beloved down to earth style, Pope Francis tells the story of Christmas through the lens of the different characters of the Nativity scene. This book, in English for the first time, is destined to be a perennial Christmas classic.

The nativity scene is like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture. As we contemplate the Christmas story, we are invited to set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman. We come to realize that so great is his love for us that he became one of us, so that we in turn might become one with him. Pope Francis

On the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's original nativity, Pope Francis gives to the world this stirring call to come to the manger and encounter Christ anew.

Saint Augustine's ten homilies on the First Epistle of John are among his greatest and most influential works. John and Augustine both develop the same central theme love and in these homilies Augustine uses John's epistle as a point of departure for exploring the meaning and implications of love with his customary profundity, passion and analytic rigor. As with John, a context of dissension and conflict within the Christian community (the Donatist breakaway from Catholic unity), gives his preaching a tone of urgency and poignancy. Anyone who reads these homilies, universally viewed as classics, cannot fail to be moved and challenged both intellectually and emotionally.

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine's most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of heaven and hell. But his major concern is the difference between the City of God and the City of Man - one built on love of God, the other on love of self. One cannot but be moved and impressed by the author's breadth of interest and penetrating intelligence. For all those who are interested in the greatest classics of Christian antiquity, The City of God is indispensable.

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine's most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of heaven and hell. But his major concern is the difference between the City of God and the City of Man - one built on love of God, the other on love of self. One cannot but be moved and impressed by the author's breadth of interest and penetrating intelligence. For all those who are interested in the greatest classics of Christian antiquity, The City of God is indispensible.

This long-awaited translation by William Babcock is published in two volumes, with an introduction and annotation that make Augustine's monumental work approachable. Books 11-22 offer Augustine's Christian view of history, including the Christian view of human destiny.

De hecho, el pesebre es como un Evangelia vivo que surge de las paginas de las Sagradas Escrituras. Mientras contemplamos la escena de la Navidad, estamos invitados a ponernos en un camino espiritual, atraidos por la humildad de Aquel que se hizo hombre para encontrarse con cada ser humano.

Y descubrimos que Él nos ama tanto que se une a nosotros, para que tambien nosotros podamos unirnos a Él.

This book offers a faith perspective for reflecting on the experience of aging, drawing especially upon the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola. It provides the reader with a context for understanding their spiritual journey and a variety of reflection questions aimed at deepening their gratitude and hope. The book uses poetry and quotations of well-known people to affirm the reader's reflection process.

Moments to Remember: Ignatian Wisdom for Aging is a very practical book, with many questions for reflection by its readers. Carol Ann Smith and Eugene Merz use scripture and quotations from a wide range of figures to be of help in making sense of life.

Church Times
London November 4, 2016

This wonderful book provides encouragement and insight to those who are aging like no other book that I have read. Moments to Remember will be on my shelf and in my heart for years to come.

Martin Sheen
Actor and Social Activist

Moments to Remember provides nourishment not just for the individual but also points to the deeper truth that a reflective life nourishes the whole. In an individualistic age, we are in dire need of encouragement for communal wisdom which Smith & Merz provide. At its heart, this is a communal process creating wisdom for the common good.

Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS
Executive Director, Network Lobby

In Moments to Remember, Sr. Carol Ann Smith and Fr. Eugene F. Merz bring the riches of Ignatian spirituality to bear on the aging process. Their thoughtful, grace-filled book invites readers to contemplate the mysteries of growing older alongside the Christian mysteries of faith, and to find God in all things - even aging. This is a book to be savored and shared.

Colleen Carroll Campbell
Journalist and Author of My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir

What appears to be a simple little book actually, on further exploration, turns out to be well-constructed and more complex. Sister Carol Ann Smith of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and Father Eugene F Merz, of the Society of Jesus, bring the fruits of their own experience of spiritual accompaniment and retreat-giving to a wider audience... I would recommend this book for those who would like a little treasure trove of questions to ponder, readings on which to reflect, and inspiration to explore one's spiritual journey - both that already experienced and that which is yet to come.

Judith Lampard
Local preacher in the London Forest circuit.

Inside the pages of this book we find the story of a life-loving, strong-willed teenager, Chiara Luce Badano, who faced her cancer diagnosis and terminal illness with extraordinary faith and grace. Today, her words and actions continue to deeply touch people throughout the world - especially youths - as Chiara Luce gives witness to the power of love. This unique book gathers the events and the words of Blessed Chiara Luce Badano through the eyes of the very people who shared her journey on earth and were transformed by her light.

The rise of AI . . . provides an opportunity-an opportunity for us to reflect on the significance of what we do and how we do it. As AI becomes incorporated into our lives, we must reflect on the everyday tasks and hassles that can be ceded to the algorithm, and those that must be retained for ourselves. . . . In this new era of AI, we must consciously make a choice: to stay human. This book provides a map and the tools for doing just that.

Christians and other people of good will are longing for a response that can lead the way out of the divisiveness and vitriol of our times. I wrote this book to provide some assistance to readers to discern a way out of the toxicity in which we live, and to stimulate courage and hope so that all people can see the age in which we live more clearly and respond with the grace necessary to follow more fully the call God has spoken--a missionary call to deepen Christ's incarnational movement in our world. - Fr. Robert Aaron Wessman

I invite you, the reader of this book, to imagine you are the one asking the questions and making comments. In this way, you can develop your own personal conversation with Carlo, noting what he is saying, how you are reacting to it, and what it is provoking within you.

On a technical note, while what I write is true to Carlo, generally paraphrasing his thoughts and recounting episodes from his life, I've added in a few extra points not directly attributable to Carlo but which I felt were true to him and helped the conversational style. Throughout the book I have placed in italics many of Carlo's own words and notes, and I am grateful to his mother for sharing them with us.

In a 2019 letter to, and about, young people,2 Pope Francis referred to Carlo Acutis. He noted how Carlo knew how to use the new communications technology to transmit the Gospel and to communicate values and beauty. The beauty of being alive in Christ is what we see in Carlo. At the very beginning of that same letter, Pope Francis says, The very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is alive, and he wants you to be alive!

My hope is that the pages of this book will become an opportunity for you to let yourself be guided by Carlo Acutis on what being alive in Christ means.

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Countdown to Christmas is a 25-day devotional journey from the creation account in Genesis 1 to the birth of Jesus. Each day we take a Biblical account and make the Christmas Connection. Through the journey we see that God's whole story is moving towards the arrival of Jesus.

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Winner of 2020 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers (General Interest category).

This is a book about hope in the midst of a polarized culture.

Camosy begins with a hopeful starting point in the midst of a crumbling US political culture: two of every three Americans constitute an exhausted majority who reject right/left polarization and are open to alternative viewpoints. Especially at this time of realignment, we have been given a unique moment to put aside the frothy, angsty political debates and think harder about our deepest values. A Consistent Life Ethic, especially one which embraces Pope Francis' challenge to resist throwaway culture, has the capacity to unite people who for the last several decades imagined themselves in a polarized culture war. On issues ranging from hook-up culture, reproductive technology, abortion, euthanasia, poverty, immigration, treatment of animals, and mass incarceration, this book articulates a new moral vision in which a culture of encounter and hospitality replaces a consumer culture in which the most vulnerable get used and discarded as so much trash. At bottom, Camosy offers readers a golden opportunity to dialogue about what kinds of values should serve as the foundation for a new political culture.

Camosy diagnoses America's current ills better than anyone and offers the most compelling and hopeful way forward of anybody I've read. Unlike a lot of pro-life activists, he doesn't shy away from the most difficult moral issues of our time. Indeed, he embraces them, even as he dismantles modern America's throwaway culture. I don't always agree with Charlie on everything, but if you're looking for a coherent argument and compassionate worldview--delivered by someone with the credentials to reach a sophisticated and cynical world--this is the only book of its kind.

Matt Lewis
Senior Columnist at the Daily Beast CNN Political Commentator

Responding to a climate of political tribalism and cultural fracturing, Dr. Camosy's new book provides a unifying framework for creating a culture of encounter in which mercy, responsibility and dignity lift up vulnerable populations for special protection and welcome. This framework, a growing edge of the Consistent Life Ethic, challenges us to take a stand against a 'throw away culture' in which vulnerable people are reduced to a product in the marketplace instead of recognized for their inherent and irreducible value. If we allow ourselves to be challenged and moved by Camosy's arguments, we can create a culture of encounter capable of resisting what Pope Francis calls a globalization of indifference.

Kristin M. Collier
MD FACP, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of the Program on Health, Spirituality and Religion, University of Michigan Medical School

This book is a must read, deep dive for anyone with questions about the sanctity and dignity of human life in contemporary society. Conservatives and liberals alike will cheer and loathe various chapters with equal fervor, once again making Professor Camosy impossible to pigeonhole as a partisan of any stripe. Agree or disagree, this work is an important contribution to the national conversation about a consistent life ethic.

Kelly M. Rosati, JD
CEO of KMR Consulting and former VP of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family

Camosy is a principled. smart, faithful and courageous defender of human life and human dignity. A lot of us talk about the consistent life ethic, ' but he articulates, demonstrates and practices it. If you want to understand how the throwaway culture challenges both parties, left and right, and every one of us, read this book.

John Carr
Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, Georgetown University

I'm grateful to Charles Camosy for doing the hard work of trying to hash out what Catholic social teaching looks like in practice in the world as it is today. You don't have to agree with every word in this book to be inspired to do the same. This book is an exercise in moral civic responsibility and an act of love.

Kathryn Jean Lopez
Senior fellow, National Review Institute, editor-at-large National Review

Camosy has written a unique, deeply thoughtful book that merits the consideration of anyone who wishes to understand a Catholic approach to the intrinsic value and dignity of every human life. Though I may not agree with all of his conclusions, his arguments are well worth engaging.

Alexandra DeSanctis
National Review Staff Writer

A deftly written and ultimately encouraging analysis of our currently polarized political culture that seemingly breaks and fragments our country down into seemingly unreconcilable factions, Resisting Throwaway Culture offers insights and solutions that are as thoughtful and thought-provoking as they are ultimately inspired and inspiring. Very highly recommended for both community and academic library Contemporary Political Science collections.

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