Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado

Christ Our Companion

Theology

“Theologians who have waited anxiously for Roberto S. Goizueta’s latest volume will not be disappointed. Exploring a Christology that weaves together the insights of liberation theology and theological aesthetics, Christ Our Companion offers a challenge to Christians to live out the experience of Jesus as their Way, Truth, and Light. Focusing on the lived religious practices of everyday Latino/as, Goizueta’s constructive Christology emphasizes the need for incarnational theology that is nourished by the Catholic sacramental unity of symbols and that which they symbolize. Goizueta’s text demonstrates that an emphasis on the aesthetic does not diminish but instead informs liberation theologies. His ressourcement from the margins of Catholic tradition through Latino/a popular Catholicism is a vital contribution to contemporary contextual theologies.”

Elements of Christian Faith

Theology

“This book offers a compelling and refreshing contribution to contemporary theology by grounding profound theological reflection in the realities of everyday material faith. Its elemental emphasis, attending carefully to creation, embodiment, and the physical textures of lived experience, brings new vitality to classic theological themes. Rather than treating theology as abstract speculation, Elements of Christian Faith approaches it through the lens of creation itself, inviting readers to encounter divine meaning within the ordinary and tangible dimensions of life. Particularly impressive is Jensen’s attentiveness to contemporary issues. The result is a rich and timely work that expands the theological conversation while remaining deeply rooted in the material world we inhabit.”

He Listened to Us

History & Biography

“The struggles of the community in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, and the martyrdom of Fr. Stan Rother for his unwavering support of the local Mayan people represent a significant chapter in the history of faith-based solidarity. Juan Ajtzip artfully intertwines his memoir, Fr. Stan Rother’s ministry, and the community’s testimony. He Listened to Us is a powerful testament to the power of Catholic witness, the depth of Rother’s solidarity, and the enduring fight for human dignity.”