Deep Calls to Deep: Mysticism, Scripture, and ContemplationWhat is the point of religion? What motivates our religious practices and church activities? This book argues that . . . the point of being religious and belonging to a religious community is to cultivate awareness of the presence of God and to be transformed by that encounter. This introduction to the theological issues of Christian mysticism explains the primary practices necessary to experience mystical consciousness. Deep Calls to Deep explores

and reflections on the influence of his favorite hymn

study questions have been added to each chapter

By telling stories of enslaved Catholics and Catholic slaveholders

Pope Francis addresses the trials of our times with a pastoral wisdom that is at once challenging and comforting

"--Senator Mark O

Common Fire: Leading Lives of Commitment in a Complex World

An Experience Named Spirit

This volume by a younger generation of African scholars is a welcome contribution to knowledge and Catholic intellectual tradition

These writings are a  moving testament to a life among the poor

and care for aging parents

" --Richard Rohr

Contributors include Walter Brueggemann