HNP Today occasionally provides recommendations of publications that are relevant to friars and partners-in-ministry. Two are suggested this month – one by a Franciscan friar and another by a St. Bonaventure University alumnus. Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer (Crossroad 2014), by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, is recommended by Andrew Reitz, OFM, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church …
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As part of an occasional series, HNP Today suggests publications that are relevant to friars and their partners-in-ministry. A novel and a book on the Franciscans’ patron saint are described below. Gilead (Macmillan, 2004) by Marilynne Robinson is suggested by the St. Francis Reading Group of St. Francis Parish in New York City. Members discussed the novel at their Feb. …
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As part of an occasional series, HNP Today suggests publications that are relevant to friars and their partners-in-ministry. These two books, both recommended in newsletters of American OFM provinces, are focused on the future. Peace and Good: Through the Year with Francis of Assisi (Franciscan Media, 2014) by Fr. Patrick McCloskey, OFM, is recommended by Toni Cashnelli, communications director of …
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HNP Today occasionally suggests publications that are relevant to friars and their partners-in-ministry. These two books explore the impact of Catholics on New York City and the challenges of theology in the modern world New York Catholics: Faith, Attitude and the Works by Patrick McNamara (Orbis Books, 2014) provides stories about the lives and the impact of 71 people — including …
Recommended Reading
HNP Today occasionally provides recommendations of publications that are relevant to friars and partners-in-ministry. Three are suggested this month, offering information about the Gospels, St. Francis and spirituality. Francis the Leper: Faith, Medicine, Theology and Science by Joanne Schatzlein, OSF, and Daniel Sulmasy, a former member of the Province (Tau Publishing, 2014) is recommended by Weekly re:Cap, the newsletter of …
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HNP Today occasionally suggests publications of interest to friars and their partners-in-ministry. The took books described below, recommended by people associated with Holy Name Province, offer ways for us to develop a deeper spirituality and strengthen relationships with others. Healing the Future: Personal Recovery from Societal Wounding by Dennis Linn (Paulist Press, 2012) is recommended by James Vacco, OFM, pastor …
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HNP Today occasionally suggests publications of interest to friars and their partners-in-ministry. The two books described below, recommended by people associated with Holy Name Province, explore the struggle to live an authentic, full life in a chaotic world filled with uncertainty. Mercy in the City: How to Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned and Keep Your …
Franciscan Institute Releases New Book
ALLEGANY, N.Y. — Franciscan Institute Publications recently announced the release of a new book in English on a Franciscan theologian’s writings. Peter of John Olivi’s Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles: 30 Days of Reflection and Prayer by Fr. Robert Karris, OFM, is the fourth installment in the Institute’s Franciscan Masters of Scripture series. Olivi’s commentaries stem mainly from his …
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Suggestions of publications that may be of interest to friars and their partners-in-ministry are provided by HNP Today as part of an occasional series. The descriptions below are about books related to Lenten themes. Can You Let Go of a Grudge? (Paulist Press, 2014) by Fr. Frank Desiderio is recommended by Andrew Reitz, OFM, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in New York City. …
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HNP Today occasionally provides suggestions of publications that may be of interest to friars and their partners-in-ministry. Below are descriptions of three books, two of which are written by professors at the two Province-sponsored schools: St. Bonaventure University in Allegany, N.Y., and Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. A former member of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany authored the third book. …
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Suggestions of publications of interest to friars and their partners-in-ministry are provided by HNP Today as an occasional series. Descriptions are of books related to the holiday season. Advent with St. Francis: Daily Reflections (Franciscan Media, 2013) by Diane Houdek is a pocket-sized book that looms large on the nightstand. It was picked up by Wendy Healy, HNP Today freelance writer, at a church bookstore …