‘Reclaiming American Catholicism,’ coming in at nearly 400 pages, is a comprehensive and meticulous synopsis of many of the ills that are plaguing the church in the United States.
Daniel Cosacchi
Daniel Cosacchi is an assistant professor of religious studies at Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. He is the co-editor of The Berrigan Letters: Personal Correspondence between Daniel and Philip Berrigan (Orbis, 2016).
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Review: Opus Dei, inside and out
In ‘Opus,” Gareth Gore examines many seminal moments in the history of the controversial Catholic group Opus Dei, arguing that its secretive ways have allowed it to cover up serious scandals.
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Review: Seeking ways to engage in an ailing world
Marcus Mescher’s new book makes clear what the most pressing contemporary social injustices are, ranging from immigration to domestic violence, from “social sorting” to homophobia, from racism to poverty.
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Review: Just war theory is out. Gospel nonviolence is the right way to go.
Arthur Laffin, a longtime peace activist and practitioner of Gospel nonviolence, addresses the threat of nuclear war—and what should be done about it.
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Review: The unknown story of Czech priest, Tomáš Halík
This book, the story of a Czech priest working under communist oppression, constitutes a profound reflection on the 1989 collapse of communism and the liberation of the Czech people.
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Review: The inspiring witness of Fr. Tomás Halík
Fr. Tomás Halík might be the most thoughtful, learned and interesting Catholic that is widely unknown in the United States today. Hopefully, this book will right that wrong.
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Review: Birth control and the Church, 50 years later
Mark Massa invites the reader to reconsider not only the church’s teaching on artificial birth control, but also the methodologies used to arrive at that teaching.
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What is the link between martyrs of today and martyrs of the early church?
John Thiede’s new text is a helpful exploration of martyrdom in the church today.
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Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, leader of Jesuits at a tumultuous time, dies at 87.
In his years as Superior General, and in the years following his 2008 resignation, Father Kolvenbach was known for his simplicity and moderation.
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God & ‘The Dark Knight’: The surprising religious imagery at the heart of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster
Two theology students consider Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster