Catholic Spirituality for Adults

RCL Benziger and Orbis Books join in this exciting new series to present leading Catholic authors who explore the deepest dimensions of spirituality—that place in the soul where faith meets understanding.

Join ten of the best Catholic authors as they explore the spiritual dimensions of faith from an experiential point of view. Each of the titles will inspire Catholic adults to know, love, and serve God more fully as they expand knowledge, deepen faith, and live their Catholic faith in a deeper and more committed way.

Use ten accessible titles in a variety of ways, including
• faith sharing groups
• adult faith formation study groups
• teacher and catechist resource libraries
• spiritual reading for the catechumenate or mystagogy
• any form of adult spiritual enrichment

You’ll find helpful study guides for each title at RCLBenziger.com in our Resource Center.

Three New Titles for 2010!

Eucharist
by Robert Barron
A master theologian and popular Catholic author offers inspiring insights and a fresh look at the Eucharist that brings to light the meanings of meal, sacrifice, and real presence in our lives.

The Spirituality of Community
by Adele J. Gonzalez
A masterful teacher helps us to realize that there can be no strangers in the Church and that we can all see the face of God not only in those we love, but in those who get on our nerves.

Following Jesus
by John Shea
The brilliant theologian and popular storyteller John Shea introduces us to a Jesus who is uncompromising in his desire for us to follow him. Filled with captivating stories and profound theological insights, Following Jesus will challenge and inspire you.

Other Titles in This “Must Read” Series

Prayer
by Joyce Rupp
A bestselling author and retreat leader inspires us not only to talk to God but to listen to the “still, small voice of God” within us. She shows the ways in which prayer can bring us to greater clarity about who we are and how we are to be with God and the world.

Reconciliation
by Robert Morneau
Bishop Morneau draws upon his wisdom to shed new light on a sacrament that can bring us face to face with the merciful Christ. He closes his book with a series of his own poetic reflections on sin, forgiveness, reconciliation and peace.

Holiness
by William J. O’Malley, S.J.
A masterful teacher looks at “down-to-earth” holiness and uses the examples of saints who are flawed like us to surprise and inspire us to be what we already are: children of God in the family of God.

Diversity of Vocations
by Marie Dennis
A Catholic mother with six children who is also a member of a Franciscan community in the inner city reflects on the many wonderful ways we may be called to serve God. She presents vocation as a wonderful invitation from the Spirit of Life to lives of service.

Charity
by Virgil Elizondo
This inspiring new look at the Christian virtue of charity offers a vision that excludes no one, that hungers for justice, and thirsts for mercy and compassion.

Mary
by Kathy Coffey
A well-known writer gives us a portrait and model of the Mother of Jesus as our own spiritual mother and guide in our lives and homes today.

Listening to God’s Word
by Alice Camille
A popular teacher of Scripture inspires readers not only to understand and appreciate God’s word but to live it and know the peace and joy that comes from it.

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