Something Old, Something New . . .

Expect to find classic titles as well as a selection of new Catholic titles each month here at the Abbey store. We watch publisher's information, read reviews and solicit recommendations from monks, professors and staff, friends, retreatants and visitors. We really have a marvelous "advisory board" to keep us abreast of the best catholic literature available. You too can be a member, let us know what you're reading!

New on our shelves this month

Beatitudes: Eight Steps to Happiness   A new title from Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa is always something to celebrate. These were originally Advent and Lent meditations given by Fr. Cantalamessa to Pope Benedict and his household. Through each beatitiude we are drawn more deeply into Christ's life by this brilliant and holy teacher.

The Future Church by John Allen. A national best-seller. This respected journalist outlines ten trends that he posits will define and shape the Catholic Church moving into the coming century. Food for thought and discussion!

The Saint and the Sultan  St. Francis risked death in order to reach out to a enemy, the Sultan Malik al-Kamil in 1219. A challenging reminder of the demands of following Christ in any age, in any political turmoil.

I can't imagine when Scott Hahn sleeps. This prolific author has yet another book available for general readers.Signs of life: 40 Catholic Customs and their Biblical Roots. traces the connections between familiar traditions and their scriptural roots. A great gift for the new Catholic as well as the seasoned one!

Last but not least, Francis Cardinal George has brought out The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion and Culture. This collection of essays develops the theme that "we can only discover our identities in and through others." Through this lens Cardinal George examines relationships within the Church, in American culture and with the broader world.