The City of God

Jan 7, 2013 | Cultura

Introduction and Translation by William Babcock

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine’s most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous topics, including the role of grace, the original state of humanity, the possibility of waging a just war, the ideal form of government, and the nature of heaven and hell. But his major concern is the difference between the City of God and the City of Man – one built on love of God, the other on love of self. One cannot but be moved and impressed by the author’s breadth of interest and penetrating intelligence. For all those who are interested in the greatest classics of Christian antiquity, The City of God is indispensable. This long-awaited translation by William Babcock is published in two volumes, with an introduction and annotation that make Augustine’s monumental work approachable.

Available from New City Press (NY): www.newcitypress.com/city-of-god.html

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New Beginning

Dec 20, 2012 | Cultura

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40 artists, 18 songs, 1 idea: Building a more united world through music!

This CD includes a unique blend of contemporary Christian music with styles; ranging from contemporary to classical, from rock to rap, from folk to an a cappella quartet. Proceeds from the sale of this CD will go towards helping the needs of our friends in Haiti. Place your order through the Living City on-line store. www.livingcitymagazine.com/store or write to: nickcianfarani@hotmail.com CD costs $15.00 + $3.00 shipping/handling Length: 63 minutes (Listen to the CD trailer: http://youtu.be/ZfiJt8cBCZo (more…)

Tending the Mustard Seed

Dec 18, 2012 | Cultura

What does it mean to be intimately and personally called by God to faith? Where does faith come from? How do you respond to cynicism? What does faith mean when you are speechless in the face of suffering? Can you demonstrate that your belief in God is not an irrational leap into the absurd but a rational conclusion drawn from your experience? With which communities of faith do you identify: your family, prayer group, local parish, religious order, an ecclesial movement? How would you describe the gap between vision and reality in your faith community? What steps can you take to narrow this gap? Read more Publisher: New City Press (NY) (more…)

In My Neighbour God

Nov 14, 2012 | Cultura

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A New Way

Nov 13, 2012 | Cultura

The Spirituality of Unity “The history of spirituality has never seen a way to God like this one. The spirituality that Chiara Lubich and her companions have discovered is a “new way” in which people go to God not primarily as individuals but together.” From the foreword by Miloslav Card. Vlk Publisher: New City Manila (more…)