Matthew Fox is an ex-Catholic and ex-Dominican priest who is now an Episcopalian. In 1993, he was silenced for his theological views — including his advocacy for women’s ordination, same-sex unions and some of his writings on creation spirituality.
Author sees much of himself in Trappist’s views on creation spirituality
New book with retired Pope Benedict due in early September
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has given another interview to the journalist and author Peter Seewald, and a German publisher announced it would be released worldwide Sept. 9.
Books offer insights on conflict, leadership for church ministers
“Redeeming Conflict: 12 Habits for Christian Leaders” by Ann M. Garrido. Ave Maria Press (Notre Dame, Indiana, 2016). 270 pp., $15.95. “To Heal, Proclaim and Teach: […]
Informative overview of religious freedom debate is easy to read
“Believers, Thinkers and Founders: How We Came to Be One Nation Under God” by Kevin Seamus Hasson. Image Books (New York, 2016). 227 pp., $20. The […]
Book: Slim volume can add to Catholics’ understanding of new Mass responses
“It Is Right and Just: Responses of the Roman Missal” by John M. Cunningham, OP. Newman House Press (Pine Beach, New Jersey, 2016), 61 pp., $10. […]
Rhys Bowen: Still a place for faith in mystery writer’s body of work
TORONTO (CNS) — British-American writer Janet Quin-Harkin, better known to her many readers as Rhys Bowen, recently returned to her California home from Las Vegas, where […]
Book: History a refreshing departure from overly pious views of St. Francis
“The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started” by Jon M. Sweeney. Ave Maria Press (Notre Dame, Indiana, 2016). […]
Author explores using our senses to experience God’s goodness
“Taste and See: Experiencing the Goodness of God with Our Five Senses” by Ginny Kubitz Moyer; Loyola Press; May 2016; 188 pp; $9.95 By Ann Jonas […]