Winter 2013 - Ignatius Press

New Winter Books
Contemplative Provocations
Father Donald Haggerty
great many religious people undertake, at least
A for a time, a serious dedication to prayer. They
are moved by a longing for a deeper encounter
with God, and the possibility of this beckons them
as a distant light at night on the sea. Yet far fewer
in number become true contemplative souls, for it
is difficult to continue the quest for God in the face
of many obstacles.
For those who are spiritually courageous and
full of desire for God, this book cannot but provoke
them to begin or to persevere in this ultimate
adventure in life—the more complete discovery
of the living God. Thematically unified by the
notion of God’s ultimate transcendence to our limited
human knowledge, Contemplative Provocations
offers a rich profusion of insights on the life of
prayer and the pursuit of God.
A key to spiritual growth is the understanding
that the hiddenness of God becomes a paradox in
the experience of a soul seeking him wholeheartedly.
Rather than enjoying a more intimate familiarity
with God, the soul advancing in prayer is likely
to experience more intensely, more provocatively,
the concealment of God. This surprising truth
undergirds true contemplative prayer. It is a reason
why every contemplative soul, and every saint, is
inflamed with a never satisfied thirst for God.
“This is a masterful work. It contains a tremendous
amount of very helpful spiritual advice.”
Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., Fordham University
“The work has the feel and style of a spiritual
classic, and I hope it will be recognized as one.”
Fr. John J. Coughlin, O.F.M.,
University of Notre Dame
Fr. Donald Haggerty, of the Archdiocese of New
York, is a Professor of Moral Theology at the Capuchin
Institute of Philosophy and Theology in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia. He previously taught at Saint
Joseph’s Seminary in New York and Mount Saint
Mary’s Seminary in Maryland. He is the editor of
Modern Moral Problems, a collection of writings by
Msgr. William B. Smith.
COPR-P . . . 200 pp, Sewn Softcover, $16.95
to order, call 1-800-651-1531
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How NOT to Share Your Faith
The Seven Deadly Sins of Catholic
Apologetics and Evangelization
Mark Brumley
Catholic apologetics is bigger than ever. It’s
everywhere. As a professional apologist, Mark
Brumley sees this renaissance as an immensely
good thing—an essential part of the Church’s evangelical
mission.
But often times untrained apologists can undermine
arguments for the faith and drive people
farther away from the truth.
In How NOT to Share Your Faith: The Seven
Deadly Sins of Catholic Apologetics and Evangelization,
Brumley describes seven of the most common and
tragic mistakes he and other apologists have made
over the years in their attempts to defend and
explain the Catholic faith.
More importantly, he reveals how you can avoid
these mistakes and become far more effective at
sharing your faith in a charitable way—even if that
means losing an argument from time to time.
“Mark Brumley is articulate, persuasive,
balanced and sensible, and the spirit he brings
to this marvelously readable, useful work
demonstrates Catholic apologetics at its best.”
Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,
Archbishop of Philadelphia
“This book should be required reading for all
amateur and professional Catholic apologists. It
is genuinely useful and totally trustworthy.”
Peter Kreeft,
author, Handbook of Catholic Apologetics
Mark Brumley, a convert to Catholicism, has
taught and lectured about the faith in a wide range
of forums, including as an adjunct professor for the
Institute for Pastoral Theology of Ave Maria University.
He is the President of Ignatius Press.
HNSF-P . . . 125 pp, Quality Softcover, $12.95
online at www.ignatius.com