Jesus wasn't a social justice warrior

 

Our Church is facing a situation that is unprecedented in modern times. Fully three generations of its adult members are un-catechized and the social order is under severe stress. More and more people are rejecting organized religion in general, and the Catholic Church in particular. But as G.K. Chesterton famously observed, many reject Christianity without having a clue about what the Church has always taught. This is especially true when it comes to Who Christ is, what He has done, and why. In these illuminating pages, Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. addresses the gap in modern Christian knowledge about the nature and  implications of the traditional, systematic doctrine of Christ. Modern attempts to separate Christ from His Cross and to suggest that His purpose was merely to resist unjust social structures and provide wise moral teachings is not only misplaced, but simply false. This faulty teaching destroys the unique drama, integrity and ultimate power of the Christian message. If we are to imitate Christ, we have to know and love Who He really is, and not conform to some modern, comfortable reimagining of the real Jesus. Because when we get Christ wrong, the God of the universe becomes man, and Jesus merely shows us how to be more human.   Sin and redemption become “too negative” for Catholics to accept and the Church gets reduced to a social forum, the sacraments to mere celebrations of ourselves. Most tragically, the Eucharist becomes a civil assembly with Christ-as-guru, rather than Holy Communion with Christ-as-God. Such flawed Christology renders Christianity senseless. Fr. Mullady speaks with clarity and authority about the reasons Christ came to earth, and how His nature promoted His purpose, which was to redeem the human race.   Captivated by the Master: A Theological Consideration of Jesus Christ by Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. Paperback | eBook 128 pages Paperback price: $14.95  Today's Sale Price: $12.99! BUY NOW Praise for Captivated by the Master: “This book will be of great service to those who grapple with problems presented by our modern society that seems to deny divinity.” Most Rev. Jerome E. Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee “Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. successfully counters modern-day Christological fallacies and delusions to prove the dogmatic truth that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Fr. Wade Menezes, C.P.M. Fathers of Mercy Assistant General “This book, by my former theology professor, Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P., was written for the training and consolation of the faithful..” Fr. Wojciech Giertych, O.P. Theologian of the Papal Household You May Also Like:     SHOP ALL BOOKS Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com   Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more:

Online study of JPII's Letter to Women

 

Endow is a vibrant Catholic apostolate that brings women together in small groups to share the richness of our Faith.  Sophia Institute recognizes Endow's work as crucial to the evangelization of culture and the strengthening of our families. We encourage you to enroll in their online study and share  it with the women in your life.   The Endow Team cordially invites you to our online webinar: John Paul II's Letter to Women!  BUY THE STUDY GUIDE This online Endow Study will be done in the classic format of reading aloud from the Endow Study text and  answering the discussion questions. Letter to Women Online Study Details    WHEN: Thursdays beginning on September 3rd and extending through October 22nd at 7:00-8:15 a.m. Eastern Standard Time   WHERE: GoToWebinar. Click here to download the GoToWebinar application.    REGISTER NOW This 8-week online study will be recorded for those who are unable to join us live. To register to join us live or receive the recording after, please click here.   Have you been wanting to join a dynamic Catholic women’s group?  Well look no further! Click the button below to use our group finder!   FIND AN ENDOW GROUP Not finding a group in your area? Some have gone virtual. Simply switch the "campus" in the group finder to Endow Groups Virtual to find an open online group to join! Interested in starting a group in your area? Starting a group is so simple.  All you need is prayer, a group of friends, and one of our study guides. The study guide does the work for you and there's no homework. We are here to help you along the way! www.EndowGroups.org

The supreme vocation of women

 

Today, many people believe that the Church is an archaic patriarchy that neither understands nor appreciates women. Nowhere is this claim better refuted than in the writings of John Paul II, who propelled the Church into a new era of fruitful contemplation about the dignity and value of women. Just months before he died, the Polish Pope summed up his decades of teaching on the topic: “To you, women, falls the task of being sentinels of the Invisible!” In these uplifting pages, author Melissa Maleski shows how this final bold admonition succinctly embodies the Catholic Church’s entire, consistent vision of women as powerful, vital agents for good. Drawing not only on the works of John Paul II but also on the example of scores of holy women in the Bible and the many female saints of the Church . . .   . . . these pages offer profound insights into the fundamental strengths that distinguish womanhood, while giving authentic witness to the divine image of our Creator.  Be forewarned: this is by no means an outdated, sentimental ode to “feminine genius.” On the contrary, Maleski’s engaging prose introduces you to the bracing, always-fresh truths of the Catholic Church about the supreme vocation of womanhood. It will equip you to forcefully counter our secular culture’s distorted views of personhood, gender, the human body, sexuality, and the profound, God- ordained complementarity of men and women. Read these pages and you will learn:   The full truth about the vital place of womanhood in the Church and in the world    How marriage and religious life empower women rather than oppress them   How women, specifically as women, reveal the image of God   Why the devil always seeks to promote an imbalance of power between the sexes   How modern notions of sexuality and gender pervert God’s image and His plan for creation    What the phrase “Sentinels of the Invisible” means and why it’s so important   Why the devil has a special fear of womanhood and a particular hatred of women   Why John Paul II called women “Guardians of the Gospel Message”   The Supreme Vocation of Women: According to St. John Paul II by Melissa Maleski Paperback | eBook  160 pages Paperback Price: $14.95  Today's Sale Price: $12.99 BUY NOW After exploring the Church's consistent and timeless teaching on women, gain practical advice and wisdom on motherhood. During the year after giving birth, some mothers struggle to recover from the wearying days, sleepless nights, and assorted other troubles – mental, physical, and spiritual – that childbirth brings. If you’re one such woman, know that you do not stand alone. Author Allison Auth has experienced these and other woes and grown wise in the art of postpartum life – a healing art she that illuminates and  shares here with you. In these lively, plainspoken pages, Auth introduces you to powerful exercise, health, and nutrition practices that can relieve (and often even eliminate!) most of the troubles you might suffer during that first year after your baby is born. These practices will help you find the energy, balance, and healing – physical and spiritual – that you need to care confidently for your loved ones, your home, and your soul. Auth even explains a surefire way to slay, once and for all, the toxic temptation to compare yourself unfavorably with that “perfect mom” next door, whose hair is always neat, clothes crisp, and house tidy. Baby and Beyond will also teach you: How to deal with unfulfilled expectations when your careful birth plans go awry   How vitamins, sleep, and exercise can help you sustain your loving relationship with your spouse – and with God!   How to deal with Natural Family Planning uncertainties during the year after giving birth   How to overcome self-directed negativity about your post-pregnancy body   What to do when even small household tasks seem overwhelming   How to combat discouragement when your postpartum spiritual life grows feeble   How to open yourself to friendship with other new mothers (and why you must)   Why sustained self-care is critical to your well-being . . . and your family’s   Three ways to weather the stages of your child’s development and the seasons of family life   And much more! Whether you’re struggling through a “dark night” of genuine postpartum depression or simply enduring a frustrating roller coaster of emotions . . .  . . . Auth’s wealth of experience and wisdom will help you finally experience what you’ve been longing for since before your baby’s birth: the inexpressible joys of motherhood.   Get BOTH  books for only $22.99! BUY NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com   Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more:

Maria Von Trapp's Catholic Family Handbook

 

Most people think of Maria von Trapp as the young mother from The Sound of Music.  Few realize that in subsequent years, as a pious wife and a seasoned Catholic mother, Maria gave herself unreservedly to keeping her family Catholic. The REAL von Trapp family kept their faith by observing in their home the many feasts of the Church’s liturgical year, with poems and prayers, food and fun, and so much more. Now you can too! In this joyful and charming full-color hardback book, Maria von Trapp unveils for you the year-round Christian traditions she loved. This treasury of traditions created a warm and inviting Catholic home for her large family and will do the same for yours. Here are the songs they sang for feasts and holidays, as well as Maria’s personal recipes for traditional holiday foods. Here are countless ways to turn events such as anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, birthdays, wedding receptions, and even funerals into feasts celebrated in the Lord. With the help of Maria von Trapp herself, you, too, can provide Christian structure and vibrancy to your home. Soon your home will be a warm and loving place, an earthly reflection of our eternal home. Around the Year with the von Trapp Family by Maria Augusta von Trapp Hardback — 256 pages List price: $29.95  Today's Sale Price: $24.99! BUY NOW Watch the book trailer: WATCH NOW More Liturgical Living Books:     SHOP ALL BOOKS   Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more: