Product Description: Christians today are continually reminded of their origins through interaction with New Testament scripture; and on the basis of these interactions, are encouraged to be disciples and to imitate the early churches which are, often subconsciously, presented as ideal models of discipleship...read more

Theological reflection upon the Eucharist is dominated by two paradigms: One approach interprets the Eucharist almost exclusively in theological terms, shaped by Scholasticism and the Reformation. Most discussions about the nature of the Eucharist, Eucharistic presence or the role of the priest follow these categories, even if they come in modern disguise. The other reads the Eucharist as an event which can be explored empirically. O'Loughlin develops a new understanding of the Eucharist. This can be done by looking afresh at the historical evidence and bringing it in dialogue with modern theology. In the past decades, historical research and new discoveries have changed our view of the origins and the development of the Eucharist. By bringing history into a fruitful dialogue with sacramental and liturgical theology, he shows not only ways how theology and practice can be brought closer together again, but also how current ecumenical divisions can be overcome. His book makes an important contribution to eucharistic theology, both for individual church traditions as well as for ecumenical dialogues.

Product Description: A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and major feastday in Ordinary Time in Year B, the Year of Mark. For each occasion, Fr O'Loughlin offers: (a) A Celebrant's Guide which covers Introduction to the Celebration, Penitential Rite, Headings for the Readings, Prayer of the Faithful, Eucharistic Prayers (suggestions for Prefaces etc), Invitation to the Our Father, Sign of Peace, Invitation to Communion, Communion Reflection, and Dismissal...read more

Product Description: A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and Major feastday in Year A, Matthew's Year.

Product Description: A treasure trove of extra resources, insights and practical suggestions for the liturgy of ever Sunday and major feastday in Ordinary Time in Year C.

Product Description: A treasure trove of extra resources, insights, and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and major feastday in the seasons of Advent and Christmastide for the three-year cycle. For each occasion, Fr O'Loughlin offers: A Celebrant's guide from the introduction to the celebration, to dismissal, commentaries on each of the readings and psalms, and homily notes...read more

Product Description: A treasure trove of extra resources, insights, and practical suggestions for the liturgy of every Sunday and major feastday in the seasons of Lent and Easter in Year A. Includes: A Celebrating Guide which covers Introduction to the Celebration, Penitential Rite, Headings for the readings, Prayer of the Faithful, Eucharistic Prayer Invitation to the Our Father, Sign of Peace, Invitation to Communion, Communion reflection, Dismissal, Commentaries on each of the readings and psalms, Homily Notes...read more

A popular history in search of the real Saint Patrick, that undermines many preconceptions about Patrick and reveals several surprises by looking at what we expect from history versus the different expectations of those who made Patrick famous, an outline of the earliest evidence of Catholicism in Ireland, as well as new translations of Patrick's own writings. Original.

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Product Description: Biography of John Henry Newman

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Product Description: Thomas O'Loughlin examines the theological framework within which St. Patrick presented his experiences and considers how the Celtic lands of Ireland and Wales developed a distinctive view of sin, reconciliation, and Christian law which they later exported to the rest of western Christianity...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Thomas O'Loughlin's fresh and original introduction to Celtic spirituality begins by questioning the very notion of a distinctively 'Celtic' spirituality. Brilliantly re-examining the original sources, he argues that there s one over-arching theme giving them a unity - the idea of being 'on the edge', both culturally and geographically...read more

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