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The emerging church movement has quickly become one of the fastest growing ecclesiological phenomena in the west today. But there is still a debate to be had about how the church understands its identity and purpose within postmodern culture. Offering an assessment of the impact of the emerging church upon the church in the West, and examining the thinking of the movement's leading proponents including Brian McLaren and Rob Bell, «New World, New Church?» affirms what is good and insightful in the emerging church and offers a robust critical evaluation of its theological revisions.

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When it comes to spiritual practices, recognizing what lines up with our Catholic Faith and what is harmful can be very difficult. We've heard the questions before. Maybe we've even asked them ourselves: Can I practice yoga if I'm just doing it for exercise? Someone told me about Reiki healing. Is this practice okay? Astrology seems to be accurate. Can I try it? The Enneagram is just another personality test, right? People in my parish use centering prayer – is this okay for Catholics? What about mindfulness, acupuncture, Zen meditation, horoscopes … ? If you have wondered about these or other spiritual practices, or if someone you know has been lured into any of them, you're not alone. It is essential that Catholics arm themselves with knowledge of these practices, so they can easily recognize false spiritualities that do not line up with Jesus Christ. Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods equips Catholics to spot false teachings and practices that have infiltrated our society and captivated members of our Church. Now more than ever, we need to recognize the differences between true and false spiritualities so that we and those we love can grow closer to God and the truth of his Church. Counterfeit Spirituality also includes resources and recommended reading for those who want to go deeper into this important topic. Click here to register for the related webcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bryan Mercier is a professional Catholic speaker, author, and the founder of Catholic Truth. He has spoken to adults and teens for decades and has been aired on TV and radio, including EWTN. Bryan is a graduate of Franciscan University and holds a master's degree in theology from Holy Apostles College.

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* DeFrees was a nun for 38 years. Her tenure at the convent of the Holy Names has served as a recurring metaphor in her poems * This collection gathers 40 years of poetry into one volume. * She studied with some of the premier poets of last century, and taught legions of other younger poets. (She is revered as a caring, wise teacher.) *Convent allowed her a shelter of creative freedom

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Read the Bible, and you’ll quickly run into the prophets – those sometimes wild and weird messengers of the Lord. Most of them didn’t want the job. Why? Because it usually involved telling people that they were doing it wrong (which always goes over well). But when they did what God asked them to do … wow. This book will introduce you to the prophets in a way you might find startling, challenging, and probably not to your grandmother’s liking. Click here to register for the related webcast “Here is Julie Davis at her best: reading stories and telling stories. She knows that narrative is the lifeblood of a family. She shows us where we fit in God’s grand scheme.” – Mike Aquilina, executive vice-president, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology “With Thus Sayeth the Lord , author Julie Davis is inviting us to take a walk on the wild side of the life of faith by investigating the prophets. … Here, in often humorous, sometimes deadly serious, prose, we get to know who these prophets were, what they were saying, and how we can try to ‘live with’ their often startling and bizarre pronouncements. Davis’ wit and the casual accessibility of her language make this a galloping read that is both fun and intelligent.” – Elizabeth Scalia, editor-at-large, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, and author of Little Sins Mean a Lot (OSV). “I hear all the time how the prophets of the Old Testament are a vast treasury waiting to be unlocked, but I’ve never been able to find the key. … Finally, I have a way to approach and appreciate the prophets that is clear, accessible, and captivating!” – Tommy Tighe, author of The Catholic Hipster Handbook and Catholic Hipster: The Next Level ABOUT THE AUTHOR Julie Davis and her husband live in Dallas and have worked together at their graphic design firm for over 30 years. They also have a small business facilitating movie discussion groups with senior communities, Talking Movies. They have two grown daughters. Julie converted to Catholicism in 2000 and began blogging at Happy Catholic in 2004. Since then she has been very involved in Catholic online media and social media. She is author of Happy Catholic; Lord, Open My Heart; and Seeking Jesus in Everyday Life.

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"The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open." – Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel In this groundbreaking nationwide study of Hispanic ministries in U.S. parishes, Dr. Hosffman Ospino describes not only the reality of the Church in the United States today, but the Church it is becoming. With 40 percent of the Catholic population in the United States claiming Hispanic roots, and the possibility that this population could triple in the next 35 years, Ospino makes clear that the vitality of our Church in the 21st century depends in large part on our embrace of this growing Hispanic presence. He documents the obstacles that threaten this vitality, and describes the opportunities that await us if we open our doors wide to the richly diverse communities that comprise Hispanic Catholicism. "Dr. Ospino's study is a must-read for every diocesan office and every parish in this country. The challenge of this transformation he describes is to be welcomed, not feared, for it will ultimately enrich all of us as Catholics and be a blessing for our entire nation." – Greg Erlandson, President and Publisher, Our Sunday Visitor

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"And they lived happily ever after." Only in fairy tales, you say. But there is life after the honeymoon-messy, challenging, happily-married life. That's the great promise of Catholic marriage, and if you're married or considering marriage the joy is there for you, too. Many Catholics today share the culture's unease-fear of divorce, the prevalence of cohabitation, the wounds of past relationships all conspire to make til-death-do-us-part seem like a risky proposition. But the authors of Catholic and Married all agree, marriage is the adventure of a lifetime. In these sometimes funny, tell-it-like-it-is chapters, this diverse group of men and women offer you their insights and advice on:Children – the gift that keeps on givingMarrying young – objections and object lessonsContraception – an honest discussion on a touchy subjectParenting skills – it's not rocket science (it just feels like it sometimes)And much more! These stories will encourage you to lean into love. Hold nothing back. And experience the Catholic marriage God intended for you.

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