The Deep Within. Towards an archetypal theology, Eugene Stockton, Blue Mountains Research Institute, 2011. Available: 254 Great Western Highway, Lawson, NSW 2783. Tel: (02) 4759 1034. Reviewed by James Cowan.
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Integrating faith, science and religious experience
How God Acts. Creation, Redemption and Special Divine Action. Denis Edwards, 2010, ATF Press Hindmarsh, SA. Reviewed by Peter Maher.
An open missionary and a spiritual learner
Sent to Baptize or What? Letters from Papua New Guinea 1962-1977. Ennio Mantovani svd. Modotti Press, 2011. This book tells the story of a remarkable man, his mission and his method. This review is taken from the notes on the cover of the book. Reviewed by James Cowan.
The Story is incarnated in the life of the world
A Modern Credo: telling the Christ story within the context of creation, Kevin Treston, John Garratt Publishing, 2010. Reviewed by John Coles.
A modern monastic
A new book by Joan Chittister OSB, The Monastery of the Heart – An Invitation to a Meaningful Life, 2011, Blue Bridge. Chittister continues to bring Benedictine spirituality into everyday life for our time. Reviewed by Kevin Murphy.
Pastoral and scholarly clarity on renewal
Openings to Renewal, Letters to the Church by Peter J Cullinane, Adelaide 2011, ATF Theology. Reviewed by Peter Maher.
What do Australian Catholic priests really believe?
Chris McGillion and John O’Carroll have published their findings on a survey of over 500 Australian Catholic priests. Our Fathers – What Australian Catholic priests really think about their lives and their Church (John Garratt Publishing, 2011) is reviewed here by Anne and Bill Byrne who have spent a life time working in and for the Catholic Church in Australia. Their comments from a lay perspective highlight particular issues – priests may see others. We look forward to hearing Chris McGillion in person at the NCP Convention next July when he will be a keynote speaker.
Letters of a Saint
Peter Brock reviews Mary MacKillop and a Nest of Crosses, Correspondence with Fr Julian Tenison Woods 1869-1872. Arranged and edited by Sheila McCreanor rsj, Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, North Sydney. E: info@sosj.og.au A paper by Peter on Mary MacKillop available at http://tinyurl.com/3wek6qo
Saving the Priesthood from Clericalism
Clericalism, the Death of Priesthood is published by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota. Reviewed by Hal Ranger.
The Friendly Guide Series
Tony Doherty, Sydney priest and past director of Catholic Adult Education, Sydney, began with his So You’re … series as friendly guides to the Catholic faith for various contexts. He continues with A Friendly Guide to the Mass published by John Garratt Publishing and reviewed by Peter Maher.
