Continuing Formation Reading List
updated August 2003
CHURCH
ALBERIGO, Giuseppe and KOMONCHAK, Joseph A, eds. History of Vatican II, vol II The formation of the Council’s identity: First period and intersession, October 1962-September 1963. Orbis Books, 1997. 603 p. No. 270.881.
BAUSCH, William J. Catholics in crisis? the church confronts contemporary challenges. Twenty-Third Publications, 1999. 229 p. No. 260.
BROWN, Raymond, The Community of the Beloved Disciple, 1979, 204 p, No. 226.5 BRO
BROWN, Raymond., The Churches the Apostles left behind, London, Geoffrey Chapman, 1984, 156 p, No. 270.1 BRO
BURNS J H and IZBICKI, Thomas M, eds. Conciliarism and papalism. Cambridge University Press, 1997. 315 p. No. 262.13.
COZZENS, Donald B. The changing face of the priesthood: a reflection on the priest’s crisis of soul. Liturgical Press, 2000. 148p. No. 250.8.
COZZENS, Donald B. Sacred Silence, Denial and the Crisis in the Church. 2003. 199 p. No. 260 COZ
CROFT, Steven. Ministry in three dimensions: ordination and leadership in the local church. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 226 p. No. 250.9.
CROSBY, Michael H. Celibacy: means of control or mandate of the heart? Ave Maria Press, 1996. 242 p. No. 250.82.
CWIEKOWSKI, Frederick, The beginnings of the Church, Gill &Macmillan, 1988, 222 p. 270.1 CWI
DRANE, John. The McDonaldization of the church: spirituality, creativity, and the future of the church. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 203 p. No. 260.
DE LUBAC, H., The Splendour of the Church. Ignatius Press, 1986, 289 p, No. 260 LUB
DULLES, A., Models of the Church. Gill & Macmillan, 1987, 216 pg, No. 260 DUL
DULLES, A, A Church to believe in, Discipleship and the dynamics of Freedom, 1982, 200 p, No. 260 DUL
FINNEY, John. Fading splendour? A new model of renewal. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 195 p. No. 260.
FOX, Zeni. New ecclesial ministry: lay professionals serving the Church. Sheed & Ward, 2002. 350p. No. 260.2.
HAAG, Herbert. Clergy and laity: did Jesus want a two-tier church? Burns and Oates, 1997. 110p. No. 250.8.
HOOSE, Bernard, ed. Authority in the Roman Catholic Church: theory and practice. Ashgate, 2002. 253p. No. 262.8.
JAMES, Theodore E, comp & ed. The heart of Catholicism: essential writings of the church from St Paul to John Paul II. Our Sunday Visitor, 1997. 751 p. No. 262.
JOHN PAUL II, Pope. Novo millennio ineunte: apostolic letter of his holiness Pope John Paul II to the bishops, clergy and lay faithful at the close of the great jubilee of the year 2000. Catholic Truth Society, 2002. 55p. No. 260.
MCBRIEN, Richard, Catholicism, Geoffrey Chapman, 1996, 1286 p. 262 MACB
NODET, Etienne and TAYLOR, Justin. The origins of Christianity: an exploration. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1998. 475 p. No. 270.1.
PUGLISI, James F, S.A., ed. Petrine ministry and the unity of the church. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1999. 211 p. No. 262.13.
SCHNEIDERS, Sandra M. With oil in their lamps: faith, feminism and the future. Paulist Press, 2000. 143 p. No. 260.396
SCHUTH, Katarina, O.S.F. Seminaries, theologates, and the future of church ministry: an analysis of trends and transitions. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1999. 258 p. No. 250.8.
STAGAMAN, David J, S.J. Authority in the church. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1999. 143 p. No. 262.8.
STICKLER, Alfons Maria, Cardinal. The case for clerical celibacy: its historical development and theological foundations. Ignatius Press, 1995. 106 p. No. 250.82.
TIMMS, Noel and WILSON, Kenneth, eds. Governance and authority in the Roman Catholic Church: beginning a conversation. SPCK, 2000. 179 p. No. 262.8
VANDERWILT, Jeffrey. A church without borders: the Eucharist and the church in ecumenical perspective. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1998. 189 p. No. 260.
LITURGY
BROWN, Raymond Christ in the gospels of the ordinary Sunday: essays on the gospel readings of the ordinary Sundays in the three-year liturgical cycle. Liturgical Press, 1998. 110 p. No. 264.14.
HUGHES, Kathleen, R.S.C.J. Finding voice to God praise: essays in the many languages of the liturgy. Liturgical Press, 1998. 321 p. No. 264.
KILMARTIN. Edward J, S.J. The eucharist in the West: history and theology. Liturgical Press/Pueblo, 1998. 422 p. No. 265.39.
KOESTER, Anne Y, ed. Liturgy and justice: to worship God in spirit and truth. Liturgical Press, 2002. 188p. No. 264.
MCGOWAN, Phelin, S.J. Welcome home: a prayerful reflection on the sacrament of reconciliation and Services of reconciliation by Flor McCarthy, S.D.B. Dominican Publications, 1998. 154 p. No. 265.6.
NICHOLS, Aidan, O.P. Looking at the liturgy: a critical view of its contemporary form. Ignatius Press, 1996. 129 p. No. 264.
POWER, David N, O.M.I. Unsearchable riches: the symbolic nature of liturgy. Liturgical Press/Pueblo, 1984. 240 p. No. 264.
RATZINGER J. Cardinal, The Spirit of the Liturgy, 2000, No. 264 RAT.
WHITE, Susan J. The spirit of worship: the liturgical tradition. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 157 p. No. 264.
MORAL THEOLOGY
BILLY, Dennis J, Conscience and Prayer, The Spirit of Catholic Moral Theology, 2001, 110 p. 233 BIL
CURRAN, Charles E, ed. Readings in moral theology No. 13: changes in official Catholic moral teachings. Paulist Press, 2003. 336p. No. 233.
CURRAN Charles and MCCORMICK, Richard A, S.J., eds. Readings in moral theology No. 7: Natural law and theology. Paulist Press, 1991. 465 p. No. 233.
CURRAN, Charles E and MCCORMICK, Richard A, S.J., eds. Reading in moral theology No 6 Dissent in the church. Paulist Press, 1988. 541 p. No. 262.8.
HARRINGTON, Daniel J, S.J. and KEENAN, James F, S.J. Jesus and virtue ethics: building bridges between New Testament studies and moral theology. Sheed & Ward, 2002. 216p. No. 225.8233.
JOHN PAUL II, Pope. The theology of the body: human love in the divine plan. Pauline Books & Media, 1997. 603p. No. 233.
MAHONEY, John. The Making of Moral Theology. 1987. 357 p. No. 233 MAH
MESSER, Neil, ed. Theological issues in bioethics: an introduction with readings. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2002. 286p. No. 174.2.
PINCKAERS, S The Sources of Christian Ethics, 1995, 489 p, 233 PIN
REED, Esther D. The genesis of ethics: on the authority of God as the origin of Christian ethics. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 350 p. No. 171.1.
WILEY, Tacha. Original sin: origins, developments, contemporary meanings. Paulist Press, 2002. 276p. No. 233.14.
WILKINS, John, ed. Understanding Veritatis Splendor. SPCK, 1994. 182 p. No. 233 JOH Paul II/WIL
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
DEEKS D., Pastoral Theology: An Inquiry, 1987, 279 p, 253.5 DEE
GOODLIFE, Paul. Care in a confused climate: pastoral care and post-modern culture. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1998. 272 p. No. 253.5.
HARING, B, No Way Out? Pastoral Care of the Divorced and Remarried. 1989, 90 p. 253.5 HAR
HOGE, Dean R. The first five years of the priesthood: a study of newly ordained Catholic priests. Liturgical Press, 2002. 186p. No. 250.8.
HOWE, Leroy. Comforting the fearful: listening skills for caregivers. Paulist Press, 2003. 162p. No. 253.5.
KELLY, Kevin T. From a parish base: essays in moral and pastoral theology. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 226 p. No. 250.
KUBLER-ROSS, Questions and answers on death and dying, 1974, 177 p, 301.4286 KUB
MILLER, Charles E, E.M. Ordained to preach: a theology and practice of preaching. Alba House, 1992. 236p. No. 251.
MITTON, Michael. Wild beasts and angels: remaining human in the healing ministry. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 182 p. No. 231.73.
SPERRY, Len. Transforming self and community: revisioning pastoral counselling and spiritual direction. Liturgical Press, 2002. 192p. No. 253.5.
WHITEHEAD J. and E. Method in Ministry: Theological Reflection and Christian Ministry, 1995, 203 p, 250 WHI
WRIGHT F. Pastoral Care Revisited, 1996, 151 p, 253.5 WRI
SACRED SCRIPTURE
BAILEY J L and Vander Broek L D., Literary Forms in the New Testament, 1992, 219 p, No. 225.88 BAL
BARTON, John, ed. The Cambridge companion to Biblical interpretation. Cambridge University Press, 1998. 338 p. No. 220.64.
BRANICK, Vincent P. Understanding the New Testament and its message: an introduction. Paulist Press, 1998. 412 p. No. 225.01.
BROWN Raymond Biblical Exegisis and Church Doctrine, 1985, 171 p, 230 BRO
BROWN Raymond, Antioch and Rome: New Testament Cradles of Catholic Christianity, 1983, 242 p, No. 270.1 BRO
BROWN Raymond, An Introduction to the New Testament, 1997, 204 p, No. 225.01 BRO
BROWN Raymond, The Gospel According To John (XIII - XXI), Geoffrey Chapman 1971, 2 vol., 226.5 BRO
Brown, Raymond, The Birth of the Messiah: Commentary on the Infancy Narratives, 1977, 594 p, No. 232.921 BRO
BURRIDGE R., Four Gospels, One Jesus? London: SPCK, 1994, 191 p, No. 226 BUR
COLLINS, Raymond F. First Corinthians. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1999. 695 p. No. 227.2.
DONAHUE, John R, S.J. and HARRINGTON, Daniel J, S.J. The Gospel of Mark. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 2002. 488p. No. 226.3.DULLES, Avery, Models of Revelation 1983, 345 p. 231.74 DUL
FITZMYER J A., The Gospel According to Luke, Anchor Bible Vol 28 and 28A Doubleday 1981/85, 827 p, No. 226.4 FIT
GOWLER, David B. What are they saying about the parables? Paulist Press, 2000. 150p. No.226.8.
GRAFFY, Adrian. Alive and active: the Old Testament beyond 2000. Columba Press, 1999. 192p. No. 221.13.
GRAYSTON, Kenneth. The New Testament – which way in? Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 130p. No. 225.01.
HOOKER M D, The Gospel According to St. Mark, A & C Black, 1991, 413 p, No. 226.3 HOO
JEREMIAS, J. The Parables of Jesus, 1962, 248 p, 226.8 JER
LAMBRECHT, Jan, S.J. Second Corinthians. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1999. 250 p. No. 227.3.
LAVERDIERE, Eugene, S.S.S. The beginning of the gospel: introducing the Gospel according to Mark, vol. 1 Mark 1-8:21. Liturgical Press, 1999. 227 p. No. 226.3.
LAVERDIERE, Eugene, S.S.S. The beginning of the Gospel: introducing the Gospel according to Mark, vol. 2 Mark 8:22-16:20. The Liturgical Press, 1999. 368 p. No. 226.3.
LOHFINK, Norbert, S.J. and ZENGER, Erich. The God of Israel and the nations: studies in Isaiah and the Psalms. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 2000. 234p. No. 223.2.
LONING, Karl and ZENGER, Erich. To begin with, God created… Biblical theologies of creation. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 2000. 200 p. No. 231.1.
MCDERMOTT, John J. Reading the Pentateuch: a historical introduction. Paulist Press, 2002. 250p. No. 222.1.MURPHY, Roland E, O.Carm. The book of Job: a short reading. Paulist Press, 1999. 137 p. No. 223.1.
O'COLLINS G., Interpreting Jesus, London: Geoffrey Chapman, 1983, 214 p, No. 232 OCO
PONTIFICAL BIBLICAL COMMISSION. The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church, Editions Paulines, 1993, 130 p, No. 220.64 PON
SANDERS E P & Davies M., Studying the Synoptic Gospels, SCM, 1992, 374 p, No. 226.14 SAN
SANDERS, E. P., Paul, 1991, 138 p, 225.92 PAU
VAWTER, Bruce, On Genesis: a New Reading, Geoffrey Chapman, 1977, 501 p, 222.111 VAW
WEREN, Wim. Windows on Jesus: methods in gospel exegesis. SCM Press, 1999. 300 p. No. 226.
SPIRITUALITY/SACRAMENTS
ATKINS, Margaret and others. A new earth: reflections on the scripture readings for Lent. Darton, Longman & Todd/CAFOD, 1998. 95 p. No. 241.593.
AUMANN, Jordan, Christian Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition, Ignatius Press, 1985, 326 p. 243.5 AUN
AUMANN, Jordan, Spiritual Theology, Sheed and Ward, 1982. 456 p. 243.5 AUN
BARRY, William A, S.J. Paying attention to God: discernment in prayer. Ave Maria Press, 1990. 128 p. No. 243.2.
BARTON, Stephen C, The Spirituality of the Gospels, SPCK, 1995. 161 p. 226 BAR
BURKE, John, O.P. A good news spirituality: finding holiness in parish life. Paulist Press, 2000. 227 p. No. 233.
BYRNE, Lavinia, IBVM. The dome of heaven: a prayer course for Advent. Hodder & Stoughton, 1999. 166 p. No. 241.591.
CALLENDER, Ann. Paths through pain. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 146 p. No. 152.5
CLEMENT, Olivier. On being human: a spiritual anthropology. New City, 2000. 155 p. No. 242.
COLLINS, Pat, C.M. Prayer in practice: a Biblical approach. Columba Press, 2000. 246 p. No.243.2.
COLLINS, Pat, C.M. Spirituality for the 21st century: Christian living in a secular age. Columba Press, 1999. 218 p. No. 243.1.
DE BERTODANO, Teresa, comp. Treasury of the Catholic Church: two thousand years of spiritual writing. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 334 p. No. 241.08.
DELL, Katharine. Seeking a life that matters: wisdom for today from the Book of Proverbs. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2002. 120p. No. 223.7.
DE WAAL, Esther. Living with contradiction: an introduction to Benedictine spirituality. Canterbury Press, 1997. 157 p. No. 271.102.
GLEN, Genevieve, O.S.B., ed. Recovering the riches of anointing: a study of the Sacrament of the Sick: an International Symposium, The National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Liturgical Press, 2002. 137p. No 265.7.
GUENTHER, Margaret. The practice of prayer. Cowley Publications, 1998. 212 p. No. 243.2.
HARTIN, Patrick J. A spirituality of perfection: faith in action in the letter of James. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 1999. 192 p. No. 227.91.
HOEY, Augustine, Ob. O.S.B. Leaves from the Tree of Heaven: reflections on prayer. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1998. 110 p. No. 243.2.
HOEY, Augustine, Ob.O.S.B. Adventure into silence: making a private retreat. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 97p. No. 241.81.
HUME, George Basil, O.S.B., Cardinal, former Abp of Westminster. The mystery of the incarnation. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 158p. No. 242.
HUME, George Basil, O.S.B., former Abp of Westminster. The mystery of love. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 94 p. No. 243.1.
JONES, Alan. Exploring spiritual direction. Cowley Publication, 1999. 161p. No. 243.1.
KINAST, Robert L. Making faith-sense: theological reflection in everyday life. Liturgical Press, 1999. 89 p. No. 242.
LATOURELLE, R, The Miracles of Jesus, Paulist Press, New York. 1988, , 371 p, No. 226.7 LAT
MCCAFFREY, Eugene, O.C.D. Patterns of prayer. Paulist Press, 2003. 97p. No.243.2.
MARIN, Charlotte Joy. Dynamics of hope: eternal life and daily Christian living. Liturgical Press, 2002. 119p. No. 236.
MILLER, Robert J. Surprised by love: Lectio Divina series cycle B. Sheed and Ward, 2002. 244p. No. 241.51.
MONBOURQUETTE, John. How to forgive: a step-by-step guide. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 198 p. No. 234.5.
NOLL, Ray R. Sacraments: a new understanding for a new generation. Twenty-third Publications, 1999. 189 p. No. 265.
NOUWEN, Henri J M. Beauty of the beloved: a Henri J M Nouwen anthology. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 211 p. No. 241.08.
NOUWEN, Henri J M. The only necessary thing: having a prayerful life. Darton, Longman & Todd, 2000. 224 p. No. 243.2.
OSBORNE, Kenan B, O.F.M. Christian sacraments in a postmodern world: a theology for the third millennium. Paulist Press, 1999. 249 p. No. 265.
ROLHEISER, Ronald. Seeking spirituality; guidelines for a Christian spirituality for the Twenty-First century. Hodder and Stoughton, 1998. 246p. No. 243.1.
SHELDRAKE, Philip, Spirituality and Theology: Christian Living and the Doctrine of God, Darton, Longman, and Todd, 1998. 246 p. 243.1 SHE
SHIVANANDAN, Mary. Crossing the threshold of love: a new vision of marriage in the light of John Paul II’s anthropology. T & T Clark, 1999. 324 p. No. 173.
VERMEIREN, Korneel, O.C.S.O. Praying with Benedict: prayer in the Rule of St Benedict. Darton, Longman & Todd, 1999. 132 p. No. 271.102.
WALTERS, Kerry. Practicing presence: the spirituality of caring in everyday life. Sheed & Ward, 2001. 122p. No. 243.1.
THEOLOGY & FAITH
BALTHASAR, Hans Urs von. The theology of Henri de Lubac; an overview. Ignatius Press/ A Comminio Book, 1983. 127 p. No. 230.
BOISMARD, Marie-Emile. Our victory over death: resurrection? Liturgical Press, 1999. 156 p. No. 236.
BOUYER, Louis. The invisible Father: approaches to the mystery of the Divinity. T & T Clark, 1999. 319 p. No. 231.
BUTLER, Christopher. The Theology of Vatican II. DLT, 1081, 230 p. No. 270.881 BUT.
BROWN Raymond, The Birth Of The Messiah, Geoffrey Chapman 1977, 594 p, 232.921 BRO
BROWN Raymond, The Death of the Messiah, 1994, 2 vol., 232.96 BRO
CHENU, Marie-Dominique, O.P. Aquinas and his role in theology. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 2002. 149p. No. 230.
DE LUBAC, Henri, The Christian Faith, Ignatius Press, Ignatius Press 1986, 206 p, No. 238.11 LUB,
DULLES, Avery, S.J. The craft of theology: from symbol to system. Gill & Macmillan, 1992. 261 p. 230 DUL
DULLES, Avery, S.J. The splendor of faith: the theological vision of Pope John Paul II. Crossroad Publishing Co., 1999. 204p. No. 230 DUL
GUTIERREZ, G. A Theology of Liberation, Orbis, 1973, 323 p. 278.003 GUT
HAYES, Michael A and GEARON, Liam, eds. Contemporary Catholic theology - a reader. Gracewing, 1998. 528p. No. 230.
JOHN PAUL II, Pope. Faith and reason; encyclical letter Fides et Ratio of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II to the bishops of the Catholic Church on the relationships between faith and reason. Catholic Truth Society, 1998. 211p. No. 211.
KINAST, Robert L. What are they saying about theological reflection? Paulist Press, 2000. 94p. No. 230.
LANE, Dermot A, ed. Catholic theology facing the future: historical perspectives. Columba Press, 2003. 150p. No. 230.
LASH, Nicholas. The beginning and the end of religion. Cambridge University Press, 1996. 284p. No. 200.
NICHOLS A. The Splendour of Doctrine, T&T Clark, 1995, 160 p, No. 238.2
O'COLLINS, Gerald Retrieving Fundamental Theology, London,1993, 225 p, No. 230 OCO
POLKINGHOME, John Reason and Reality: The relationship between Science and Theology, 119 p, No. 215 POL
RAUSCH, Thomas P, S.J. Reconciling faith and reason: apologists, evangelists, and theologians in a divided church. Liturgical Press/Michael Glazier, 2000. 134 p. No. 260.
REDFORD, John Catholicism: Hard Questions. Geoffrey Chapman London 1997, 172 p, No. 262 RED
SAWARD, John. The mysteries of March: Hans Urs von Balthasar on the incarnation and Easter. Catholic University of America Press, 1990. 186 p. No. 232.1.
SCHILLEBEECKX, E., Christ the Sacrament of encounter with God, Sheed & Ward, 1963, 276 p, No. 265 SCH
SCHWOBEL, Christoph and GUNTON, Colin E, eds. Persons, divine and human: King’s Collge essays in theological anthropology. T & T Clark, 1999. 177 p. No. 233.
WENTZEL VAN HUYSSTEEN, J. Duet or duel? theology and science in the post-modern world: the 1998 Diocese of British Columbia John Albert Hall lectures at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society in the University of Victoria. SCM Press, 1998. 182 p. No. 215.
WOOD, Susan K. Spiritual exegesis and the Church in the theology of Henri de Lubac. William B Eerdmans Publishing Co./T & T Clark, 1998. 182 p. No. 230.