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As Archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony was renowned for the wisdom and insight imparted in his writings. Here we have collected some of his best work in the area of ministry and mission, crafted in collaboration with his theological advisor, Dr. Michael Downey. In his active retirement, Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles, continues to work for immigration reform in the United States. In addition to serving as Professor of Theology in various universities and seminaries in the United States and abroad, Michael Downey has been the Cardinal's Theologian since 1996. Book jacket.
The scandal of clerical abuse of minor age children continues to be widely reported in the media. The cost to the Catholic Church has been dear, both in the payment of billions of dollars and also in the criticism for the handing of the offenders by the Catholic Bishops. The same question arises over and over: Why didn't the Bishops stop these destructive acts? How could these Bishop let these crimes go on?
The Basics of Ministry series explores parish ministries that are vital to an active and meaningful eucharistic celebration. Each book provides useful material for the recruitment and training of new ministers. as well as insights to revitalize those who have been involved in ministry for years. The series includes introductions to specific ministries, brief histories, spirituality and instructions. You also will find a list of other resources, along with prayers and questions for discussion and reflection.
A deeply informed look at the intensifying struggle over the future of the Catholic Church. Robert Blair Kaiser examines the most important and divisive issues confronting the Church: the sex abuse scandal, a shortage of priests due to the insistence upon celibacy, the ban on contraception, the roles of women in the Church, the increased participation of laypeople in Church affairs. He gives us an in-depth and behind-the-scenes view of six of the cardinals who gathered in Rome in April 2005 to choose a new pope and through them makes clear why Catholics worldwide are increasingly leaving the Church or defying Church doctrine. With passion and heartfelt concern, Robert Blair Kaiser brilliantly illuminates the issues and the combatants in the battle for the soul of the Catholic world.
This edition brings together analyses, statistics and directory data on the countries and territories of Western Europe.
This compendium of stories, prayers, ceremonies, and engaging tidbits is a blessing not only for the animals of the world, but for all animal lovers, too. It welcomes all creeds, all breeds, and covers everything from amusing contemporary phenomena--with such chapters as "Rites of Paw-sage: Muzzle Tov," about "bark" and other mitzvahs--to more serious issues of pet illness, loss, and burial. There are blessings for the furry, feathered, scaled, and finned; prayers for a new pet; fascinating background on the historical roots of critter celebrations (plus information on where to find some of the most popular ones today); tales of muttrimony and other pet nuptials; and advice on hosting a purr-fect party or participating in a pet pageant.
"Offers some educated guesses about the next pope....valuable....for....intriguing details regarding past popes and....accounts of the procedure used to select a pope."--"Library Journal."
From 1900 through 2000, the Catholic Church has had nine popes. As the 21st century began, John Paul II was in his 22nd year as head of the church. During the century more than 600 cardinals have helped to lead the church. This biographical reference work covers all nine popes and all 641 cardinals. The first section presents the popes in chronological order and provides date and place of birth and death, education and training for the priesthood, positions held within the church, and roles in church leadership and various conclaves. In the second section the cardinals are listed alphabetically and much the same biographical information is provided for them. (An appendix gives all the cardinals appointed by John Paul II in 2001.)
Oklahoma railroads date back to 1871 (36 years before Oklahoma officially became a state) when the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, long known in late years as The Katy, entered Indian Territory (as it was then known) heading south to connect to New Orleans. The railroads became a factor not just in commerce, such as getting cattle to market but also by migrants hoping to settle when land within the territories became available. Following the Land Run of 1889 and passage of the Organic Act in 1890, migration of European Americans to Oklahoma Territory increased dramatically, raising the territory's status on the national scene.
First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.