Catholicism Today

Author : Evyatar Marienberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317963554

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Catholicism Today by Evyatar Marienberg Pdf

Catholics are not Christians. They worship Mary. They do whatever the pope says. They cannot divorce. They eat fish on Fridays. These flawed but common statements reflect a combined ignorance of and fascination with Catholicism and the Catholic Church. Catholicism Today: An Introduction to the Contemporary Catholic Church aims to familiarize its readers with contemporary Catholicism. The book is designed to address common misconceptions and frequently-asked questions regarding the Church, its teachings, and the lived experience of Catholics in modern societies worldwide. Opening with a concise historical overview of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, the text explores the core beliefs and rituals that define Catholicism in practice, the organization of the Church and the Catholic calendar, as well as the broad question of what it means to be Catholic in a variety of cultural contexts. The book ends with a discussion of the challenges facing the Church both now and in the coming decades. Also included are two short appendices on Eastern Catholicism and Catholicism in the United States.

Author : William V. D'Antonio
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015069336058

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American Catholics Today by William V. D'Antonio Pdf

American Catholics Today presents trends in American Catholic opinion from 1987 to 2005, using four identical surveys. These surveys depict trends in Catholics' views of the sacraments, church authority, church teachings in the area of sex and gender, and strength of Catholic identity. This book suggests that the future will see more Catholics making decisions about their own faith and fewer Catholics who are fervently committed to church life.

Author : Evyatar Marienberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317963547

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Catholicism Today by Evyatar Marienberg Pdf

Catholics are not Christians. They worship Mary. They do whatever the pope says. They cannot divorce. They eat fish on Fridays. These flawed but common statements reflect a combined ignorance of and fascination with Catholicism and the Catholic Church. Catholicism Today: An Introduction to the Contemporary Catholic Church aims to familiarize its readers with contemporary Catholicism. The book is designed to address common misconceptions and frequently-asked questions regarding the Church, its teachings, and the lived experience of Catholics in modern societies worldwide. Opening with a concise historical overview of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, the text explores the core beliefs and rituals that define Catholicism in practice, the organization of the Church and the Catholic calendar, as well as the broad question of what it means to be Catholic in a variety of cultural contexts. The book ends with a discussion of the challenges facing the Church both now and in the coming decades. Also included are two short appendices on Eastern Catholicism and Catholicism in the United States.

Author : Maureen K. Day
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781479851331

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Catholic Activism Today by Maureen K. Day Pdf

Uncovers why Catholic organizations fail to foster civic activism The American Catholic Church boasts a long history of teaching and activism on issues of social justice. In the face of declining religious and community involvement in the twenty-first century, many modern-day Catholic groups aspire to revive the faith as well as their connections to the larger world. Yet while thousands attend weekly meetings designed to instill religiosity and a commitment to civic engagement, these programs often fail to achieve their more large-scale goals. In Catholic Activism Today, Maureen K. Day sheds light on the impediments to successfully enacting social change. She argues that popular organizations such as JustFaith Ministries have embraced an approach to civic engagement that focuses on mobilizing Catholics as individuals rather than as collectives. There is reason to think this approach is effective—these organizations experience robust participation in their programs and garner reports of having had a transformative effect on their participants’ lives. Yet, Day shows that this approach encourages participants to make personal lifestyle changes rather than contend with structural social inequalities, thus failing to make real inroads in the pursuit of social justice. Moreover, the focus on the individual serves to undermine the institutional authority of the Catholic Church itself, shifting American Catholics’ perceptions of the Church from a hierarchy that controls the laity to one that simply influences it as they pursue their individual paths. Drawing on three years of interview, survey, and participant observation data, Catholic Activism Today offers a compelling new take on contemporary dynamics of Catholic civic engagement and its potential effect on the Church at large.

Author : Bryan Froehle,Mary L. Gautier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028487762

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Catholicism USA by Bryan Froehle,Mary L. Gautier Pdf

"Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, Georgetown University." Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-224) and index.

Author : U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher : Image
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307953704

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Catechism of the Catholic Church by U.S. Catholic Church Pdf

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

Author : Matthew F. Kohmescher
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809138735

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Catholicism Today by Matthew F. Kohmescher Pdf

Easy-to-read basic introduction to Catholic teaching on theological and social matters of general concern. For classroom and individual use. Includes bibliography and discussion questions.

Author : John W. O'Malley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442250031

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Catholic History for Today's Church by John W. O'Malley Pdf

We can’t understand the issues swirling in today’s Catholic church without understanding the past. In Catholic History for Today’s Church acclaimed historian John W. O’Malley, SJ, illuminates some of today’s most contentious issues—from celibacy to the role of the pope—through their history. In his characteristically engaging style, O’Malley’s essays provide readers with an overview of each theme in history then explore how that past connects with life today. Many of the essays highlight his expertise on the papacy and the papal curia, as well as the significance and legacies of the Council of Trent and Vatican II. By taking a historical approach, O’Malley shows how contemporary issues arose, assesses where they are today, and suggests how they might be changed for the better. Catholic History for Today’s Church takes an invaluable long view on topics that too often find us shortsighted.

Author : James F. White
Publisher : Pueblo Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814661947

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Roman Catholic Worship by James F. White Pdf

A great deal has happened in Roman Catholic worship since Vatican II promulgated the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy on December 4, 1963. But the myth persists that very little happened in the four centuries between the end of the Council of Trent on December 4, 1563, and Vatican II. Roman Catholic Worship explores what occurred in those four hundred years before Vatican II and how the stage was set for all the changes that have come about since the council. It may be true that liturgical texts were frozen during those intervening centuries, but to assume that liturgical texts are the whole of liturgy is questionable. James White demonstrates that the worship life of Roman Catholicism was in constant transition during this entire period despite the intransigence of liturgical texts. Chapters are "The Legacy of the Council of Trent," "The Baroque Age," "The Enlightenment," "The Romantic Era," "The Journey to the Second Vatican Council," "The Legacy of the Second Vatican Council," "The Journey Beyond the Second Vatican Council," and "The Future of Roman Catholic Worship." Includes glossary, bibliography, index of persons and index of subjects.

Author : Matthew F. Kohmescher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809131463

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Catholicism Today by Matthew F. Kohmescher Pdf

"This volume is a revised and substantially enlarged edition of a book published in 1980 which has become a standard introduction to Catholicism for general readers and college undergraduates. In a concise and non-technical manner, Catholicism Today presents the major elements of Catholic belief and practice and the principal trends found in the Catholicism of our day. ...... " [from back cover]

Author : David Carroll Cochran,John C. Waldmeir
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498502535

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The Catholic Church in Ireland Today by David Carroll Cochran,John C. Waldmeir Pdf

Through international and interdisciplinary perspectives, The Catholic Church in Ireland Today considers the problems facing the contemporary Roman Catholic Church in Ireland. This book offers a thorough analysis of the Church’s present condition and indicates directions the Church could take to begin addressing the multiple challenges it faces.

Author : Dana Gioia
Publisher : Wiseblood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1505114373

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The Catholic Writer Today by Dana Gioia Pdf

Over the past decade Dana Gioia has emerged as a compelling advocate of Christianity's continuing importance in contemporary culture. His incisive and arresting essays have examined the spiritual dimensions of art and the decisive role faith has played in the lives of artists. This new volume collects Gioia's essays on Christianity, literature, and the arts. His influential title essay ignited a national conversation about the role of Catholicism in American literature. Other pieces explore the often-harrowing lives of Christian poets and painters as well as contemplate scripture and modern martyrdom.

Author : Allan Bouley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Catholic church -Liturgy -Texts
ISBN : 0814620329

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Catholic Rites Today by Allan Bouley Pdf

This volume provides students with dan abridged yet sufficiently comprehensive edition of the major contemporary reties of the Roman Catholic Church. It includes large excerpts from the Roman Missal: the General Instruction, the complete Order of Mass, and a generous selection of prayers from the Sacramentary, including alternate Eucharistic Prayers and the rites of the Triduum. The contemporary Roman Catholic Eucharist, in its texts, may be adequately studies from the materials included here. For all of the other Catholic sacraments, one complete version of each rite (and more in some cases) is found here along with its introduction or introductory section in virtually unabridged form.

Author : Jerome A. Welch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Christian ethics
ISBN : UCAL:B4967337

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Catholicism Today by Jerome A. Welch Pdf

Author : Mark Silk,Patricia O'Connell Killen
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231549431

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The Future of Catholicism in America by Mark Silk,Patricia O'Connell Killen Pdf

Catholics constitute the largest religious community in the United States. Yet most American Catholics have never known a time when their church was not embroiled in controversies over liturgy, religious authority, cultural change, and gender and sexuality. Today, these arguments are taking place against the backdrop of Pope Francis’s progressive agenda and the resurgence of the clergy sexual abuse crisis. What is the future of Catholicism in America? This volume considers the prospects at a pivotal moment. Contributors—scholars from sociology, theology, religious studies, and history—look at the church’s evolving institutional structure, its increasing ethnic diversity, and its changing public presence. They explore the tensions among members of the hierarchy, between clergy and laity, and along lines of ethnicity, immigration status, class, generation, political affiliation, and degree of religious commitment. They conclude that American Catholicism’s future will be pluriform—reflecting the variety of cultural, political, ideological, and spiritual points of view that typify the multicultural, democratic society of which Catholics constitute so large a part.