SPRING 2013 - Ignatius Press

hans new urs SPRING von balthasar
books
Romano Guardini Reform from the Source E
Guardini was one of the greatest Catholic minds of the
20 th century. He helped shape theology between world
wars and after. His influence contributed to Vatican II
and continues through Pope Benedict, who has drawn
on him extensively for inspiration. This book, written
by another great mind, von Balthasar, presents a roadmap
to his thought.
RG-P . . . Sewn Softcover, 120 pp, $16.95
You Crown the Year With Your Goodness E
Sermons Throughout the Liturgical Year
Originally broadcast on the radio, the homilies in
this volume span decades and represent some of
the best of Father Hans Urs von Balthasar’s preaching.
They are arranged to correspond with the
Church’s liturgical calendar.
YCY-P . . . 326 pp, Sewn Softcover, $19.95
Engagement With God
Von Balthasar writes about God’s involvement with
man and man’s involvement with God in the Old
and the New Testaments. He shows how that interaction
of the divine with the human reveals the
meaning of true freedom that man hungers for.
EWG-P . . . 112 pp, Sewn Softcover, $10.95
Razing the Bastions On the Church in This Age
Balthasar pleads for the Church to raze the bastions
that have separated the Church from the world and
interpret “the signs of the age,’’ grasp them and
answer them, allowing herself to be the “instrument
of the mediation of salvation to the world.’’
He stresses that the hour of the laity is.
RB-P . . . 110 pp, Sewn Softcover, $9.95
My Work: In Retrospect E
The great theologian provides a road map of his
vast corpus of written works which is an indispensable
guide for anyone who would understand the
constellation of von Balthasar’s ideas and mission.
Balthasar’s books reflect his mission of overcoming
the modern gap between nature and grace.
MW-P . . . 120 pp, Sewn Softcover, $14.95
The Office of Peter - 2nd Edition
And the Structure of the Church
Balthasar masterfully examines the history of the
“anti-Roman attitude’’ and analyzes the role of
papal authority in the Church, drawing fundamental
principles from the persons inseparable from
Christ’s ministry: John the Baptist, Mary, Peter and
John. This book provides the key to the roles of
theology and liberty in the Church.
OP2-P . . . 458 pp, Sewn Softcover, $24.95
The Moment of Christian Witness
Balthasar puts his finger on the origin of those elements
in modern Christianity which see the real Jesus
Christ as unknowable, the Gospels as merely the
confused reflections of later Christians, and Christian
tradition as a perpetuation of the mythology.
MCW-P . . . 150 pp, Sewn Softcover, $14.95
Love Alone is Credible E
In this book, von Balthasar delves deeper into his
exploration of what love means, what makes the
divine love of God, and how we must become lovers
of God in the footsteps of saints like Francis de
Sales, John of the Cross and Therese of Lisieux.
LOAL-P . . . 160 pp, Sewn Softcover, $17.95
Our Task E
This book describes the common task which Balthasar
and Adrienne von Speyr undertook, the founding of
a secular institute: The Community of St. John. He
also describes their common theological work and
explains the theology and role of secular institutes.
OT-P . . . 220 pp, Sewn Softcover, $17.95
Mysterium Paschale E
This is an account of the death and resurrection of
Christ, and their significance for the Christian life. Von
Balthasar offers insights into some current controversies
and spiritual inspiration for the year round.
MYST-P . . . 312 pp, Softcover, $19.95
Credo E
Balthasar’s series of reflections on the 12 articles of
the Apostles’ Creed take on the character of a legacy,
a spiritual testament. What he had set out in in
numerous book over five decades, he summarizes
here in contemplative plainness and simplicity.
CREDO-P . . . 105 pp, Sewn Softcover, $11.95
Truth is Symphonic E
Von Balthasar shows the tension between the necessary
unity in Christianity and the diversity that
should and must exist. Von Balthasar shows how
genuine variety is both possible and desirable
within Catholic unity.
TS-P . . . 192 pp, Sewn Softcover, $14.95
Heart of the World
A profound and lyrical meditation on the Heart of
Christ and on Our Lord’s love for the Church.
“Like the Imitation of Christ, it is a study in
spiritual theology of such depth and simplicity
that it addresses both the learned and the ordinary
Catholic.” —Ronald Lawler, OFM Cap
HW-P . . . 219 pp, Sewn Softcover, $17.95
Paul Struggles with his Congregation E
Commenting on the pastoral questions taken up by
Saint Paul in his letters to the Corinthians, Balthasar
offers an interpretation of Paul’s writings and difficulties
with the Christians at Corinth. He discusses
the different roles of pastors and believers, and how
the problems are resolved.
PSHC-P . . . 90 pp, Softcover, $7.95
First Glance at Adrienne von Speyr E
A personal introduction to Adrienne von Speyr, a
contemporary (1902-1967) Swiss convert, mystic,
wife, medical doctor, author and co-foundress of
a secular institute. Fr. von Balthasar, her spiritual
director for 27 years, includes an appraisal of her
contributions to theology and spirituality, a complete
bibliography, her prayers, and passages from
her more than sixty books.
FG-P . . . 249 pp, Sewn Softcover, $14.95
Two Sisters in the Spirit E
Balthasar’s unique volume on Thérèse and Elizabeth
of the Trinity presents a theological biography
of these holy Carmelite sisters which gives profound
insights into their spirituality.
TSS-P . . . 500 pp, Sewn Softcover, $19.95
Test Everything; Hold Fast to What Is Good E
Von Balthasar speaks from the heart in an illuminating
interview with Angelo Scola, now a high ranking
Vatican Cardinal, giving his views on some of
the most controversial topics of the day.
TE-P . . . 93 pp, Sewn Softcover, $9.95
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