Mary Shivanandan

Divine Likeness

Theology

“This book presents a view from above that nevertheless sinks its roots deep into an understanding of the contemporary crisis of marriage. Inserted into Christ's paschal mystery, marriage and family are seen no longer as extrinsic but intrinsic to the mission of the Church. The author deftly builds a trinitarian anthropology of the family with an innovative emphasis on the Holy Spirit as bond of love and source of fruitfulness in divine and human communion. His concise, clear style surprises the reader with many felicitous phrases. As the firstfruits of theological analysis by a distinguished theologian (now cardinal primate of Canada) on the remarkable developments in the spirituality of marriage and family in the twentieth century, this book deserves to be widely read in both academic and pastoral spheres.”

Life's Worth

“Meticulously taking apart the arguments in favor of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, Arthur Dyck shows how, ultimately, they undermine the very basis of human community. He brilliantly defends the 700-year-old Anglo-American tradition of law favoring life, which depends equally on the rights tradition of Hobbes and Locke and the Christian belief in humanity made in God's image. Enriched with anecdotes and sociological research, this concise, clearly written book is invaluable for experts and general readers alike.”

The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality

Theology

“Paul Quay, S.J., like St. John Paul II, draws on rich scriptural symbolism to illuminate the Church's profound view of the meaning of love between man and woman. This book is a must-read for all dissatisfied with the trivialization of sexuality in our secular culture.”

Women in Christ

Women

“A groundbreaking work of careful analysis and response to 'traditional' and 'poststructural' feminists, Women in Christ shows how an anthropology rooted in Scripture and the philosophy of Aquinas can overcome the dichotomies between humanity, sexual difference, and personhood. Michele Schumacher has gathered an impressive array of European and American scholarly contributions, including her own, to illuminate what John Paul II calls the new feminism. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in a Christian perspective on this controversial topic.”