John C. Wester
Biography
John C. Wester wrote the foreword to The Dying of Jesus.
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Eucharistic Church, Eucharistic Formation
Discipleship & Christian Education
“In his famous book, Models of the Church, the late Cardinal Avery Dulles gave Catholics multiple perspectives through which to view the church. Now we have another perspective, given to us by Owen F. Cummings and Mark Nussberger, editors of Eucharistic Church, Eucharistic Formation, and that is the perspective of ‘communion ecclesiology.’ The reader will find in these pages the pastoral theology of Pope Francis, a theology of encounter and journey.”
Theology
“Deacon Owen Cummings is a very wise man who has once again written a very accessible and insightful book to add to his marvelous corpus of theological, liturgical, spiritual, and philosophical works. Cummings masterfully challenges us to acknowledge the realities of evil and suffering in our world, seeing in them moments of grace, moments of encounter with a God who never abandons us. I hope the reader of this gem of a book will hear anew Christ’s invitation to spend time in prayer with him, and in so doing, being reminded that Good Friday always gives way to Easter Sunday.”
Theology
“My friend Deacon Owen Cummings, through his newest work, How Great Thou Art!, has once again sparked a renewed sense of gratitude in me for the wonder of all of God’s creation, with a special emphasis on our common home, Mother Earth. I am certain that those who read How Great Thou Art! will inevitably grow in a heartfelt response of thanksgiving to our God whose creative energy knows no bounds.”
Theology
“DESIGNER: ALL ENDORSEMENTS ADDED TO FRONTMATTER: PLEASE SELECT ONES FOR THE BACK COVER ONLY; CONSULT JIM or EDITOR IF NEEDED. REMOVE THIS NOTE WHEN DONE “Monsignor Francis Mannion is a serious scholar, but he has shown in his writings an admirable ability to make his insights accessible to the ordinary reader. As we enter into the great Eucharistic Prayer, the priest exhorts God’s people: ‘Lift up your hearts!’ In this profoundly moving set of meditations, Mannion invites us to savor the great joys awaiting us and to live and worship in a way worthy of them.”
Bible Studies & Devotionals
Foreword
“Deacon Owen F. Cummings has done it again! This gifted writer, with his singular grasp of the English language, has written a fresh and captivating reflection on Christ's final thoughts from the cross. His clear and insightful approach to the traditional Good Friday theme of the 'Seven Last Words' is based on solid theology, sound spirituality, cogent scriptural insight, and a mature understanding of the human heart. I have been impressed over the years with Deacon Cummings' facility in writing about such diverse topics as liturgy, comparative religion, ministry in today's church, spirituality and systematic theology. Yet, what emerges from these pages is not only the product of a gifted scholar, but also the insights of a man close to the Lord with a facility for speaking to people's lives, whether in the seminary classroom or the parish Church. While anyone's last words are certainly compelling, this is even more the case when it comes to our Savior himself. What a gift that although Jesus had the 'last words' from the cross several thousand years ago we can still ponder their echo in this gem of a book.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Ours is a time of polarization, suspicion, and conflict. Enter Owen Cummings with his latest work, Visiting the Visitation. With his usual penchant for explaining profound mysteries in ways at once inviting and comprehensible, Deacon Cummings walks the reader down a path of biblical exegesis and spiritual growth as he reflects on God’s love for humankind. Take your time with this book, savor it, and join Mary and Elizabeth in magnifying God our Savior who has done great things for us—and holy is his name.”
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