Michael Downey

The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality Michael Downey

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'The New Dictionary of Theology' has been followed by 'The New Dictionary of Sacramental Worship, ' edited by Peter Fink, S. J., published by the Liturgical Press: Michael Glazier Books. 'The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality' is intended to be a companion volume to both of these, with a parallel aim and purpose, namely, a collaborative attempt in English to take stock of the remarkable developments in Church and world since the council, but with specific focus on the reform and renewal of Catholic spirituality that the council set in motion. Review Quotes:

This reliable, informative work is destined to become a classic. Bernard Treacy, OP, Editor, Doctrine and LifeReview Quotes:

The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality is a project long overdue. It is in effect the answer of the [English-speaking] church to the great Dictionnaire de Spiritualite. Terrence G. Kardong, OSB, Editor, The American Benedictine ReviewReview Quotes:

An indispensable guide to the spiritual journey. Robert M. Hamma, Spiritual Book AssociatesReview Quotes:

The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality signals our arrival on a plateau from which we may glimpse a horizon in which spirituality will be a key component in articulating a new theological vision for the century ahead. Lawrence S. Cunningham, University of Notre DameReview Quotes:

. . . practical and pastoral, without compromising the requirements of good scholarship. This is a book for reading, referring, for reaching out to all those concerned with the role of spirituality in the life of the Church. Bernard McGinn, The Divinity School, The University of ChicagoReview Quotes:

. . . an excellent summary of spiritual development in the last twenty-five years. Robert F. Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Green BayReview Quotes:

The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality will become a standard reference work in the field."Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM, The Jesuit School of Theology at BerkeleyReview Quotes:

. . . a work as interesting and informative as this would be just as useful in an individual's bookcase, whether for reference or browsing. GrapevineMarc Notes:

A Michael Glazier book.; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Publisher Marketing: The years 1987 and 1990 saw the publication of two unprecedented and immediately popular reference works, "The New Dictionary of Theology" and "The New Dictionary of Sacramental Worship." The present work, "The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality," edited by Michael Downey, is intended as a companion to these, with a parallel aim and purpose. The "NDCS" is a collaborative attempt to take stock of the remarkable developments in the Church and the world since the Second Vatican Council, but with a specific focus on the reform and renewal of Catholic spirituality that the Council set in motion. The dictionary is intended to serve as a reliable theological and pastoral resource, not just for experts, but for al those interested in spirituality: teachers at al levels, writers, preachers, and students. In addition to the over 500 entries, the dictionary includes alphabetical and topical indices, cross-referencing, and running heads al in a durable binding. Entries include: "Prayer" by John H. Wright, SJ "Grace" by Roger Haight, SJ "Experience" by Tad Dunne "Praxis" by Rebecca S. Chopp "Sacraments "by David N. Power, OMI "Faith" by Mary Ann Fatula, OP "Hope" by Monika K. Hellwig "Love" by Elizabeth Dreyer "Virtue" by Paul J. Wadell, CP "Discernment of Spirits" by Michael J. Buckley, SJ "History of Christian Spirituality" by Richard Woods, OP"Western Medieval Spirituality" by Walter H. Principe, CSB "Feminist Spirituality" by Sandra M. Schneiders, IHM "Early Christian Spirituality" by Daniel J. Harrington, SJ "Patristic Spirituality "by David G. Hunter "Reformation and Catholic Reformation Spiritualties" by John W. O'Malley, SJ "Modern Spirituality" by Thomas F. McKenna, CM "Contemporary Spirituality "by James J. Bacik "Apostolic Spirituality" by Mary Milligan, RSHM "Benedictine Spirituality" by Terrence G. Kardong, OSB "Cistercian Spirituality" by Michael Casey, OCSO "Franciscan Spirituality" by Michael Blastic, OFM Conv "Dominican Spirituality" by Ronald J. Zawilla "Ignatian Spirituality" by Harvey D. Egan, SJ "Lay Spirituality" by Edward C. Sellner "Trinitarian Spirituality" by Catherine M. LaCugna and Michael Downey "Christian Spirituality" by Walter H. Principe, CSB

Contributor Bio:  Downey, Michael

Since completing his doctorate under the direction of David Power in 1982, Michael Downey has served as professor of theology and spirituality at universities and seminaries in the United States. His abiding theological commitment to those who are wounded and marginalized has brought him to serve the church most in need through lectures, conferences, and retreats in different parts of the world. From 1997-2011 he served as the Cardinal's Theologian, Archdiocese of Los Angeles. He is currently Diocesan Theologian in San Bernardino, CA.