Together in God's Service: Toward a Theology of Ecclesial Lay Ministry

As Pope Francis leads the worldwide church wholly within and from the teachings of the Council (1962-65), there is a great need in college classrooms and parish faith formation groups—as well as for individuals—to again have access to these documents in c

Currently in the U.S., there are more than 30,000 lay ecclesial ministers serving the Catholic Church, and another 16,000 studying in ministry formation programs—nearly five times the number of men preparing for ordination to the priesthood. A long-time a

Regina Coll offers theological foundations as well as practical suggestions about what is important in parish ministry: fostering faith, imaging God and Jesus, definitions of ministry, being human, being church, and the spirituality of the ministers. This

German Cardinal Gerhard Müller is a voice contemporary Catholic priests need to hear. You Shall Be a Blessing is an affirmation of priestly life and ministry presented in twelve letters. Müller offers personal encouragement through finely honed theologica

The celebration of the Eucharist is the heart of the Church. This third edition has been updated with enhanced content and features.

This portable, paperback edition of the revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults offers presiders, lay ministers, and ministry students, convenient access to the text at any time. Perfect for preparing the liturgical rites and for parish staff on t