Read the Fine Print Before You Say "I Do"
By Jack Leipert
96 pp. PhP 131

This warm and friendly pastoral handbook on marriage preparation also provides spiritual direction, psychological insights and practical help for couples at all stages of marriage.

Rediscovering the Jesus Story: A Participatory Guide
by Joseph A. Grassi
240 pp. PhP 285

A guide to personal discovery of the Jesus story through understanding and involvement in the dramatic gospel narratives in which it was first written.

Rediscovering Jesus
By Edmund Flood
PhP 49

An illustrated booklet for individuals and groups that brings together Scripture, personal spirituality and ecumenical discussion and enables participants to reflect for seven weeks on the life of Jesus and on what He may be saying to them now.

The Relentless Hunger: The Heart's Search for Love
by James E. Sullivan
288 pp. PhP 263

The author suggests that an understanding of what love is, and of the forces that hinder and encourage it, can help readers actualize their potential to become genuinely loving persons.

The Religion of Israel: A Short History
By William J. Doorly
234 pp. PhP 373

Using the Hebrew Bible as a primary source this work assists readers in distinguishing between historical Israel that produced the Bible and the idealized Israel presented in the Bible.

Responses to 101 Questions about Feminism
By Denise Lardner Carmody
144 pp. PhP 119

The 101 questions most often asked about feminism and has made use of her responses to walk the reader through a primer on feminist terms, concerns and issues.

Responses to 101 Questions on the Biblical Torah: Reflections on the Pentateuch
By Roland E. Murphy, Ocarm
144 pp. PhP 285

Provides Christians with enlightening views about the basic document of the Hebrew Scriptures and of Judaism.

Responses to 101 Questions on the Psalms and Other Wrtings
by Roland E. Murphy
144 pp. PhP 197

Candid responses to commonly asked questions about some of the most read and least read books of the Bible

Roots Deep and Strong: Great Men and women of the Church
by Mary Penrose
224 pp. PhP 285

Short biographies of major figures of the Church who lived between the first and sixteenth centuries, aimed at general readers

The Secret Identity of the Beloved Disciple
by Joseph A. Grassi
144 pp. PhP 175

Biblical criticism that reads like a detective story as the author takes the reader through clues that show the identity of the beloved disciple as one of the true mystical genuises of Christianity.

The Sermon on the Mount: Its Old Testament Roots
by Roland H. Worth, Jr.
288 pp. PhP 505

Demonstrates by an in-depth examination of the relevant Old Testament texts that Jesus' antitheses of the Sermon on the Mount were faithful applications of what the law of Moses already taught.

Sower's Seeds of Virtue: Stories of Faith, Hope and Love
By Brian Cavanaugh
96 pp. PhP 43

Selected from the first three of the popular storyteller's Sower's Seeds books are thirty vignettes centering around the theme of virtue.

Such is the Way of the World: A Journey Through Grief
by Barbara Schiff Brisson
96 pp. PhP 131

The author offers clear, simple and practical ways to deal with one of life's most difficult challenges, grief and mourning.

Through Mary's Eyes: Reflections of Her Life and Times
by Francis Cordis Bernardo
80 pp. PhP 153

Reflections of Mary's life and times, rooted in scripture and written as her journal or diary entries. The reflections contain story, prayer and meditation.

To Hear God's Word, Listen to the World: The Liberation of Spirituality
by William Reiser, SJ
256 pp. PhP 395

Demands that we let to of our romantic notions of spirituality and embrace a spirituality of Jesus that points us to solidarity with the poor.

True Joy: The Wisdom of Francis and Clare
Translated by Regis J. Armstrong and Ignatius Brady
96 pp. PhP 43

Francis and Clare illuminated the path to joy as simple followers of Christ. Their example has inspired men and women for nearly 800 years. Their words capture the spirit of these two charismatics who experienced greatness by being small.

Uncommon Correspondence: An East-West Conversation on Friendship, Intimacy and Love
By George and margaret Masson
Hb 192 pp. PhP 329

Insightful and intelligent letters between two women, one British, the other Indian, that offer a cross-cultural exploration of themes of human intimacy, such as friendship, courtship, marriage and celibacy.

Water from the Rock: Finding Grace in Times of Grief
By Lyn M. Fraser
126 pp. PhP 129

Conveys through the psalms a message of compassion, support and hope while acknowledging the intense pain of grieving.

What Are They Saying About the Formation of Pauline Churches?
By Richard S. Ascough
144 pp. PhP 219

Surveys the scholarly literature that examines the different models available in the Greco-Roman period for understanding how Paul's early Christian groups structured their communities; the models are synagogues, philosophical schools, ancient mysteries and voluntary organizations.

What Are They Saying About John?
By Gerard s. Sloyan
136 pp. PhP 197

A review of contemporary (1970-90) scholarly writing on John, accompanied by a useful subject matter index.

What Are They Saying About Masculine Spirituality
by David C. James
160 pp. PhP 219

This summary of the major writings on male spirituality from the last ten years helps men experience integration and revitalize the way they experience God, themselves and others.

What Are They Saying About Matthew's Sermon on the Mount?
By Warren Carter
144 pp. PhP 175

Introduces readers to the contours and issues of contemporary interpretation of Matthew's Sermon.

What Are They Saying About the Ministerial Priesthood?
By Daniel Donovan
160 pp. PhP 175

Offers an overview of the developing theology in the Roman Catholic Church of the ministerial priesthood ot and since Vatican II.

What Are They Saying About Scripture and Ethics?
By William C. Spohn
158 pp. PhP 197

Traces recent developments in the turn to Scripture in Christian ethics among Protestant and Roman Catholic theologians. Special attention is paid to new questions in hermeneutics, spirituality, feminist and Latin American liberation theologies.

What are They Saying About Unbelief?
By Michael Paul Gallagher, sj
96 pp. PhP 153

Drawing on material from the last few decades, this book is a survey of theology concerning unbelief, mainly from a European and North American perspective.

When Christians Gather: Issues In the Celebration of Eucharist
By Neil Darragh
PhP 129

Examines and proposes solutions for five major issues that arise from the symbolism of Eucharist, namely, leadership, inclusive language, relevant language, inculturation of symbols and calendar and with whom Eucharist should be celebrated.

When Your Kids Go to College
by Michael J. Hunt and Lucamtonio N. Salvi
80 pp. PhP 131

Solid, practical advice to help parents understand and cope with the fears and issues that arise when their child leaves for college.

Where God May Be Found
By L. Patrick Carroll, S.J.
PhP 109

A story-packed work of popular spirituality that reveals the many ways God can be encountered in everyday life.

Why Are You Worrying?
By Joseph W. Ciarrocchi
88 pp. PhP 131

Integrates spirituality and psychology to help readers understand and cope with different kinds of worry.

The Wisdom of Teresa of Avila
Selections from the Interior Castle
Ttranslated by Kieran Kavanaugh and Otilio Rodriguez
96 pp. PhP43

The great mystic Teresa of Avila was the only women Doctor of the Church.

The Witness of A Worshipping Community
by Frank Senn
192 pp. PhP 159

Contends that the church growth movement runs the risk of losing its roots in return for gaining members. He shows how churches should evangelize through authentic worship that puts people in touch with the source of Christian life. Especially pertinent for Protestant congregations.

The Word In and Out of Season
Homilies for the Sundays of Advent and Lent
by Richard Viladesau
144 pp. PhP 219

The fourth in this series of homily collections offers inspiring homilies for the Advent and Lent seasons.

The Word In and Out of Season, Cycle B
Homilies for the Sundays of Ordinary Time
by Richard Viladesau
144 pp. PhP 175

Finely crafted homilies for each Sunday of ordinary time, Cycle B, along with a reflective introduction on the theology of the Word.

The Word In and Out of Season, Cycle C
Homilies for the Sundays of Ordinary Time
by Richard Viladesau
128 pp. PhP 175

Cycle C takes most of its readings from the Gospel of Luke, viewed as the gospel of liberation. The author develops a theology of liberation for the First World, liberation from sickness, greed, the power of evil, sin, hatred and mental narrowness and poverty.