An Affair of the Heart
A Biblical and Franciscan Journey
Sr Patricia Jordan, FSM
Beginning with a sensitive exploration of the symbolic understanding of the heart in western thought, carefully looking at the heart in our literary inheritance, in our culture and in Scripture. Sr Patricia then focuses closely to explore it in the life and writings of Francis of Assisi. Here is inspirational guidance for prayer and reflection.
978 085244 690 4 176 pages £9.99 available
Beads of Love - A Rosary
David Gentle
Christians from all backgrounds will be grateful to David Gentle, ordained in Anglican tradition, for directing us in this meditation through the Rosary, the traditional way of praying that leads to the heart of the Gospel. His extended reflections on Scripture will be nourishing and helpful in times of trial and spiritual dryness.
978 0 85244 156 5 44 pages £3.99 available
The Beatitudes
Br Michael McMurray, CCS
Christ's Sermon on the Mount, the charter of Christianity, offers a secure basis for our faith. This book takes a fresh look at the Beatitudes and places them in a modern-day context. It uses contemporary examples from daily situations, or drawn from history, to point the way for us to understand and to make the message of the Beatitudes alive and life-giving. The message of these pages is intended as much for children learning their faith, teenagers and young people, as for men and women of mature years wondering why they are not happy and fulfilled.
978 0 85244 152 7 84 pages £5.99 available
Benedict Rules - OK!
Daily Readings of the Rule of St.Benedict for Young People
Vena Eastwood
An exciting and practical means towards enhancing the spiritual development in schools of pupils, teachers and staff through the use of the Rule of
St.Benedict. A small selection of the Rule is presented on each page followed by a paragraph of points for discussion, and completed by a simple prayer. Teachers are given many good ideas about presentation. Also included are pages about the use of Lection Divina in education
0 85244 680 2 172 pages £9.99 available
The Bread of Life
Preparing for First Confession and First Communion
Martin Edwards
Parents, priests, catechists - all have a most serious responsibility to do everything to ensure that our children are well instructed. The Bread of Life is a valuable resource for any home, parish and school that wishes to impart the fullness of the faith to children preparing for their First Confession and their first Holy Communion.
'Sadly, some of the catechetical material produced in the last few decades has been lamentably inadequate for this necessary task. That is why we should be so grateful for the publ;ication of The Bread of Life. There has long been a real pastoral need for a preparation course like this: orthodox, pious (in the true sense) and practical - fully Catholic. It will be a valuable resource in any home, parish and school that wishes to impart the fullness of the faith to their children...' Fr Ignatius Harrison, C.O.
978 085244 121 3 80 pages illustrated in full colour £4.99 available
Catholicism Revisited
On Re-imagining God
Robert Butterworth
An honest and accessible assessment of Catholicism that serves as a model in method and content for anyone who wants to appreciate more fully the abiding reality of Jesus Christ.
978 085244 142 8 220 pages £12.99 available
Christian Transition
Joseph Shiels
It is the obligation of Christianity that what it has to offer be presented not just adequately but also in a way compatible with the needs of the people to whom it is addressed. This means that the Christian reply will have to answer fully the perennial and very natural question: 'What is in it for me?' - and then the contemporary question 'Why should I make myself accept parts of Christianity I don't like?' Applying the timeless insights of the teaching of St.Teresa of Avila to these fundamental questions this is an inspiring book to help struggling Christians and those outside the Church find comfort and hope.
978 085244 287 6 176 pages £9.99 available
The Church and the World
Essays Catholic and Contemporary
John Haldane
The philosopher and commentator Joh Haldane explores a range of issues concerning the condition of Roman Catholicism, its leadership and teachings, and examines the ways in which these connect with, complement, or challenge trends within Western Society. Over the course of some twenty-five essays he discusses matters as diverse as the papacy of John Paul II, the role of philosophy in articulating Catholic teaching, evolutionary theory, Christian humanisim, medical and sexual ethics, religious architecture and Catholic schooling. The chapters display the analytical mind of the philosopher, the sensibility of the art critic, and the fluency and descriptive power of the journalist and broadcaster.
978 085244 588 4 230 pages £9.99 
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Come Apart and Rest a While
Sr Patricia Jordan, FSM
In the company of St.Francis and St.Clare we are invited to step inside a new building in rural Derbyshire, modelled on the Portiuncula hermitage in Assisi. St.Francis was named by Pope John Paul II the Patron Saint of Ecology, and this chapel has been built in sympathy with environmental issues. In the peace of the garden, in the cloister or within the simple building we are led on a journey of prayer and spiritual refreshment.
978 085244 691 1 128 pages Illustrated in colour £7.99 due May 2008
The Family and Descendants of St.Thomas More
Martin Wood
Although it is approaching five hundred years since he died, interest in Sir Thomas More, one-time Chancellor of England, lives on. His story is well known, but for the first time this extended biography asks 'What happened to his family?'. Written by one of his descendants, it traces the family from Tudor England to the middle of the nineteenth century, when after the death in 1795 of the last male heir, Fr Thomas More SJ, the remaining family estate has passed to his sister. By this time Catholics had been received back into the society from which they had so long been excluded.
978 085244 681 2 308 pages £17.99 Available 
The Fellowship of Angels
The English Writings of Richard Rolle
Translated into modern English by Henrietta Hicks
Richard Rolle, ardent medieval spiritual writer, eloquent religious guide, fervent hearer of the song of angels, has been considered the true father of English literature. He wrote numerous spiritual works and it was reported that many were converted to God by his exhortations and writings. He made the first post-Norman translation of the Psalms. Here are translations in modern English of his prayers, spiritual reflections and meditations.
978 085244 123 7 76 pages £5.99 available
The Gift of Confession
A Positive Approach to the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Michael de Stoop
Offering a simple guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the modern Catholic, this book provides an invaluable aid for our spiritual development and our growth in holiness of life. A major resource for the home, parishes and schools.
978 0 85244 514 3 168 pages £7.99 available
The Gift of Self in Marriage
Anita Dowsing
A study of the mutual gift in the act of love in the light of the teaching of the Catholic Church and contemporary thinking and practice. This book seeks to bridge the gap between the official teaching of the Catholic Church and the practice of many of its lay members, by considering the background for the contemporary assumption and by explaining the teaching in a way that can make sense to ordinary people. The author draws on contemporary research and understanding as well as on her own reflections and experience.
978 085244 155 8 208 pages £9.99 available
Glory be to God
A Stonyhurst Prayer Book
This collection of prayers richly reflects the continuing spiritual life of the first English college of Jesuits, Stonyhurst; it was first published in 2003, the bi-centenary of the restoration at Stonyhurst of the Society of Jesus in Britain in May 1803. Some of the prayers go back to the early history of the Church; others have a close link to Stonyhurst traditions, such as the Litany of Loretto.
978-0-9553592-2-4 128 pages illustrated £9.95hb available
Gospel Chivalry
Franciscan Romanticism
Mark of Whitstable
At its zenith in the high Middle Ages, chivalry embodied the concept of the ideal life of a knight. However, this was an ideal rarely met, and the chivalric code promoting valour, courtesy, generosity and defense of the weak, was often sadly neglected. St.Francis consciously set out to redeem chivalry, or at least, to transform its significance, using its language in a new and revolutionary way for the Gospel life he has chosen.
0 85244 664 0 192 pages £9.99 hb available
The Icon in My Pocket
Owe Wikström
Translated by Yvonne King
Practically everyone loves to travel, to discover something new - or to find space and time on their journey to discover new realities. So this book, superbly translated from the original Swedish, reflects on our modern obsession with travel whilst discussing existential questions. But is there something more? The outward journey can be the start of an inner journey. The icon carried in the author's pocket speaks of an inner journey. At a time when many people feel confused and embrarrassed by talk about spirituality, the author puts forward powerful ideas in an eminently readable style.
978 085244 667 6 194 pages £7.99 available
An Illustrated Catechism
Text by Inos Biffi
Colur illustrations by Franco Vignazia
A wonderful teaching resource for children and an introduction to the basics of Catholic faith for adults. Beautifully illustrated in an intensely vibrant style reminiscent of medieval illuminations, this book is organised according to the outline of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, with a section corresponding to each of the four main parts: The Creed, The Sacraments, The Commandments and Prayer.
0 85244 679 9 142 pages £12.99 available 
Inklings of Heaven
Sean Connolly
This work explores and systematises the eschatology of C.S.Lewis and subjects it to theological scrutiny. In particular assessing Lewis' thought in the light of Christian theological sources and uses some contemporary theological giants, especially Jurgen Moltmann and Karl Rahner. The author examines Lewis' use of metaphor and the relationship of imagination to reason within his work. Although there are many books on Lewis, there are few that make a rigorous and critical assessment of his theology, and none that examine his eschatology in depth. This book is written for academics and students of C.S.Lewis, as well as for students of theology.
978 0 85244 659 1 312 pages £17.99 available
Keeping in Touch
Michael Ivens SJ
Whilst writing his commentary of the Spiritual Exercises Michael Ivens compiled an extensive glossary of Ignatian words and topics. Following his death this work has been completed and edited by Joseph Munitiz SJ. Here it is accompanied by some personal diary entries, his funeral homily and tributes written by his friends.
978 085244 145 9 230 pages £12.99 available
Lauds and Vespers
Contains the texts from the Liturgy of the Hours for Lauds and Vespers for the entire liturgical year in Latin/English. The purpose of this volume is to promote the use of Latin in the Liturgy of the Hours. This new enlarged edition contains all the material in the first edition, plus texts for the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, as well as a section on "How to Pray Lauds and Vespers".
0 070 4022 9 5 1,600 pages with colourful ribbon markers £35.00 hb available
The Life of Mary
Edited by Inos Biffi Colour illustrations by Fanco Vignazia
This vibrantly illustrated meditation on the life of the Mother of God draws the reader into a greater appreciation of her role in the life of her son and the Church. It simply and touchingly chronicales 11 major events from the Gospels and ancient tradition, beginning with the joy of the Annunciation, through the sorrow of the Crucifixion and death of Jesus, to the glory of the Assumption.
0 85244 120 7 30 pages £5.99 hb available
Mystery of the Church
Paul Haffner
Presents a global picture of the main themes of current ecclesiology. First, it deals with the institution of the Church and her essential nature. Subsequently the four hallmarks of the Church are described. Her unity and holiness are guaranteed by the sanctity of Christ her Head despite the sinfulness of her members. The catholicity of the Church is also examined from the perspective of Eastern Christendom. The apostolicity of the Church leads to a description of the Petrine Office. The Church is seen as the instrument of salvation, and her relationship with the State and with science is investigated. Finally the Church is pictured as leading to the Kingdom of God.
978-085244-133-6 332 pages £14.99 available
Newman's Approach to Knowledge
Laurence Richardson
Probably the most extensive and in-depth analysis of Newman's philosophy to be published in the last forty years. Shows beyond doubt the importance of Newman's contribution to contemporary philosophy and will certainly go to furthering his cause for recognition as one of the more significant philosophers of the nineteenth century.
0 85244 094 4 224 pages £9.99 available
Pedro Arrupe SJ
George Bishop
This revised edition of George Bishop's biography marks the centenary of the birth of Pedro Arrupe. In the tempestuous history of the Society of Jesus, it fell to this 57 year old Spanish Basque to guide the organisation through one of the most difficult and crucial periods of religious life: the years after Vatican II. His Generalship was characterised by the struggle for Justice and Faith: religious faith today must be outspoken in its opposition to the social evils of poverty, hunger, the unjust distribution of wealth and resources, racial and social discrimination. He was a 'little big man', so unshakeably certain of his faith as not to be fussed by accidents and passing anxieties, even a nuclear bomb.
978 085244 446 7 366 pages £16.99hb available
The Pelican in the Wilderness
Ivan Clutterbuck
Ivan Clutterbuck has long been a familiar figure amongst Anglo-Catholics. His books have provided both much needed teaching and a source of inspiration for many. His life has been both varied and adventurous. Here at last is his autobiography which takes us from his earliest memories of the First World War, through family life in the parishes of South London and University days at Christ's College, Cambridge in the 1930s, to long service as first an Army Chaplain and then as a Chaplain to the Royal navy. Recent years have taken him overseas again, to help the formation of the Traditional Anglican Churches in Canada and the USA, while at home he has continued his witness to the Church that he loves with Forward in Faith.
978 085244 621 8 172 pages £7.99 available
Restoring the Anglican Mind
Arthur Middleton
About the loss of the Anglican mind, behind which is the loss of the Christian mind that has led to the dysfunctionalism and loss of identity in modern Anglicanism throughout the Anglican Communion. Canon Middleton takes us back to prescriptive sources and shows us that Anglicanism has its own peculiar character that still speaks to us today.
978 085244 695 9 104 pages Illustrated £7.99 due May 2008
Sermons Preached on Various Occasions
Works of Cardinal Newman Volume IX
Introduced and edited by Bishop Geoffrey Rowell
978 085244 408 5 hb 408 pages £25.00 available
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The Venerable English College
Michael E Williams
The Venerable English College in Rome has played a crucial role in the history of Catholicism in England from the Reformation period to our own time. It is over twenty years since this remarkable history of the English College first appeared and it has long been out of print. Now republished in a revised and updated edition, with many illustrations from the College's collection, it includes a new chapter 'from Post-War to Post-Conciliar Rome'; the notes and appendices have been expanded to take account of recent research and publication.
978 085244 048 3 356 pages +8 colour Illustrated £14.99hb 
A Year Book of Seasons and Celebrations
Joanna Bogle
In the twenty-one years since the publication of her best-selling Book of Feasts and Seasons Joanna Bogle has assembled a wealth of further material to help us restore the traditions of the Church Year to our lives - here are fresh ideas for things to make, eat, do and sing around the whole year. An enriching resource for home, school and parish alike. This book celebrates Christian values, culture and history, giving opportunities for hopitality, friendship and learning.
978 085244 129 9 128 pages available £7.99
Other titles due for publication:
February/March 2008
An Affair of the Heart (Jordan, Sr Patricia) 9780852446904 £9.99 available
Venerable English College Rome (Williams, M) 0852440480 £14.99 available
April 2008
The Fellowship of Angels (Hicks, H) 9780852441237 £5.99 available
Pelican in the Wilderness (Clutterbuck, I) 9780852446218 £7.99 available
The Family and Descendants of St.Thomas More (Wood, M) 0852446810 £17.99 available
Church and the World (Haldane, J) 9780852445884 £9.99 available
May 2008
Come Apart and Rest (Jordan, P) 9780852446911 £7.99
Restoring the Catholic Mind (Middleton, A) 9780852446959 £7.99
June/July 2008
English Catholic Heroes (Jolliffe, J (Ed)) 9780852446041 £9.99
Jonah, The Reluctant Missionary (Burrows, D) 9780852446522 £7.99
Labour and Justice (Duffy, G) 9780852446867 £17.99
Mary of the Celts (Breeze, A) 9780852446829 £9.99
St.Mary Magdalen in Provence (Donley, M) 9780852441770 £12.99
Cardinal Manning (Pereiro, J) 9780852444054 £17.99
Elizabeth Prout (Hamer, E) 9780852441718 £20.00hb
Christianity and Jerusalem (O'Mahoney, A (Ed)) 9780852446810 £20.00
Heaven Revealed (Bird, D) 9780852441794 £9.99
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