Liturgy:
A Commentary on the General Introduction of the Roman Missal,
Edward Foley, Nathan D. Mitchell, and Joanne M. Pierce, Editors; Foreword by Bishop Donald W. Trautman
“The Commentary . . . is a superbly written resource and lives up to its claim of providing a 'thoughtful analysis of the theological, pastoral and ecclesial implications of the General Introduction.'”
Spanish Language Titles:
Introducción a la Biblia, Stephen J. Binz
“Binz provides a great service to the Spanish-speaking church in the U.S. by presenting modern and contemporary biblical interpretation in a nuanced, and yet easy-to-read form. . . . Its brevity makes it a great classroom text as well.”
Reference Books:
An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies, Orlando O. Espín and James B. Nickoloff, Editors
“The 1500-page book is noteworthy for its inclusion of a wide array of non-Euro-American theologians and topics. . . . A most valuable reference for student and teacher alike. ”
Scripture: Sacra Pagina: Hebrews, Alan C. Mitchell
“This commentary succeeds beautifully in accomplishing one of the stated goals of the Sacra Pagina series of commentaries in providing 'sound, critical analysis without any loss of sensitivity to religious meaning.'”
Pastoral Ministry:
Welcoming the Word in Year A: Building on a Rock, Verna Holyhead, SGS
“Holyhead . . . offers a unique perspective that invites the reader to stray into the reflections of the weeks and months ahead, so engaging is her insight and direction.”
Design and Production:
Saint John's Bible: Prophets, Donald Jackson, Artistic Director and Illuminator
“Excellent jacket design, cover, printing and binding and last, but certainly not least important, the fantastic hand rendered calligraphic type.”
Family Life:
Christian Marriage: The New Challenge, David Thomas
“This is a very important book because David Thomas places Catholic theology of marriage within the context of contemporary culture and challenges us to reflect on both the changes and the enduring values.”
Reference Books:
A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West, Michael Walsh
“This is the first dictionary of saints that lists in one alphabetical sequence, over 7,000 saints and blesseds revered in the churches of the East as well as those known in the Western church.”
Social Concerns: Just Policing, Not War, Gerald W. Schlabach, Editor; Foreword by Jim Wallis