George William Rutler's Books

The Wit and Wisdom of Fr. George Rutler

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Wit and Wisdom of Fr. George Rutler

By: Fr. George Rutler

Among advocates of the Catholic Faith, none is more respected or more beloved today than Father George Rutler, whose wise and witty books command a worldwide audience of loyal readers delighted by his clear, compelling catechesis. These carefully chosen extracts from Father Rutler's writings highlight the range and brilliance of the enlightened thinking that has made Father such a treasured icon. Here, in what amounts to a distillation of a lifetime's work, are all of the qualities that admirers of Father Rutler have come to prize: his deep and consistent faith, his incisive sense of history, his sharp wit, his pastoral solicitude for the spiritual well-being of his readers, and his ebullient dedication to the salvation of souls. In our day, many Catholic apologists have dwelt on the essential joy of Our Lord and Savior and His care for our eternal happiness, but none have done so with anything like the wit and wisdom of Father Rutler. For readers looking for a book that will not only instruct and inspire but also charm and delight, The Wit and Wisdom of Father George Rutler will become an indispensable, classic companion.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

276

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1622828534

ISBN 13

9781622828531

The Wit and Wisdom of Fr. George Rutler

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Wit and Wisdom of Fr. George Rutler

By: Fr. George Rutler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

276

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1622828534

ISBN 13

9781622828531

The Stories of Hymns

By: Fr. George William Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Stories of Hymns

By: Fr. George William Rutler

Hymns are more than beautiful musical compositions; they provide us with a heightened language for praising and speaking to God, all while teaching us theology that reflects both the depth and complexity of Our Lord. Sacred hymns in our day have given way to “fifth-rate poetry set to fourth-rate music,” as C.S. Lewis once remarked. At times, the music used in worship can make us feel as though the culture is usurping the Church rather than being transfigured by it. There is a clear and present need to resurrect those distinctively different songs with a distinctively different vocabulary for people who want to live distinctive lives as followers of Christ. In these pages, Fr. George William Rutler introduces and reflects upon dozens of the greatest hymns written from the earliest years of the Church through the Twentieth Century. The text and composition of each hymn is included, as well as inspiring accounts of their authors and composers, fascinating stories and historical events connected with them, and notes on the significant contributions each one made to theology and music. Fr. Rutler has recovered here a rich musical legacy that will help us to give glory to our God who is Lord of all.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

337

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1682780244

ISBN 13

9781682780244

Cloud of Witnesses

Dead People I Knew When They Were Alive

By: George William Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Cloud of Witnesses

Dead People I Knew When They Were Alive

By: George William Rutler

In Cloud of Witnesses, Fr. George Rutler offers a personal account of the many remarkable people he has encountered throughout his life. From Robert Frost, to Mother Teresa to the many lesser known people, Fr. Rutler lets you in on the many graces that he has received through his own friendships. Told with personal vignettes in his signature style, Fr. Rutler offers not only an inside glimpse into his remarkable circle of friends, but also a deeper understanding and appreciation for the richness of the priestly ministry. "While Father George might not know everyone worth knowing, he does introduce us to a bewildering range of characters… We find no malice in these portraits, but he is honest, perhaps a little tougher on his fellow clerics, as he writes loyally of the humanity of his friends. I know a few of the characters brought to life in these sketches and can vouch for their accuracy. I therefore feel confidence in recommending also the larger number of personalities I did not know." - From the foreword by George Cardinal Pell of Sydney This is an unusual book, written by an author with unusual insights, a wide range of knowledge, and an elegant style. Father George Rutler is a priest of the Archdiocese of New York. He is pastor of the Church of Our Saviour in New York City and is the author of many books. He is on the board of numerous schools and colleges and is chaplain of the New York Guild of Catholic Lawyers and various fraternal societies. He has been a spiritual director for the Missionaries of Charity and other Religious orders and has lectured and given retreats in numerous countries. For over twenty years his programs on EWTN have been broadcast worldwide.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

193

Publisher

Scepter Publishers

Published Date

ISBN 10

1594170983

ISBN 13

9781594170980

Cure D'Ars Today

St. John Vianney

By: George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Cure D'Ars Today

St. John Vianney

By: George Rutler

Everyone who thinks Vianney is already well known will find not simply new information, but what has new meaning for each discoverer. That meaning may well differ for each reader. The descriptions of the Cur禳 encounters with Satan and ""his lesser angels"" and of the hours in the confessional were my own personal crucial rediscoveries. The retreat by Pope John Paul II given at Ars is an extraordinary bonus in this extraordinary work.... An important, fascinating work by an important, fascinating author."" John Cardinal O'Connor ""In the Cur矯f Ars, we have an incomparable guide. He remains for all an unequalled model both of the carrying out of the ministry and of the holiness of the minister."" Pope John Paul II ""This is a very unusual, perhaps even a unique biography. Father Rutler does more than give the ""facts"" about the life of the Cur矯f Ars. With bold strokes, like a master Chinese calligrapher, he captures the spirit of the age in which he lived, unveils the sanctity of a humble parish priest, and gets to the heart of what it means to be a priest not just then, but now and for all time. Along the way Father Rutler brilliantly shows that the Cur矯f Ars is a priest for all seasons."" Kenneth Baker, S.J. Editor, Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

278

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1681494795

ISBN 13

9781681494791

Prison Journal, Volume 2

The State Court Rejects the Appeal

By: Cardinal George Pell

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Prison Journal, Volume 2

The State Court Rejects the Appeal

By: Cardinal George Pell

Innocent! That final verdict came after George Cardinal Pell endured a grueling four years of accusations, investigations, trials, public humiliations, and more than a year of imprisonment after being convicted by an Australian court of a crime he did not commit. Led off to jail in handcuffs, following his sentencing on March 13, 2019, the 78-year-old Australian prelate began what was meant to be six years in jail for "historical sexual assault offenses". Cardinal Pell endured more than thirteen months in solitary confinement, before the Australian High Court voted 7-0 to overturn his original convictions. His victory over injustice was not just personal, but one for the entire Catholic Church. Bearing no ill will toward his accusers, judges, prison workers,journalists, and those harboring and expressing hatred for him, the cardinal used his time in prison as a kind of "extended retreat". He eloquently filled notebook pages with is spiritual insights, prison experiences, and personal reflections on current events both inside and outside the Church, as well as moving prayers. In this second of three volumes, Cardinal Pell receives the terrible news that his first appeal is rejected. With the same grace, wisdom, and calm perseverance we see on display in Volume 1, he continues his quest for justice by appealing to the Australian High Court. Glimmers of hope emerge as more legal experts, including non-Catholics, join the chorus of those demanding that this miscarriage of justice be reversed.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

321

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1621644502

ISBN 13

9781621644507

Roman Pilgrimage

The Station Churches

By: George Weigel

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Roman Pilgrimage

The Station Churches

By: George Weigel

A preeminent scholar of Catholicism transports readers to Rome for the traditional station churches pilgrimage, offering a vivid and informative guide to the Eternal City and the Lenten season. The annual Lenten pilgrimage to dozens of Rome's most striking churches is a sacred tradition dating back almost two millennia, to the earliest days of Christianity. Along this historic spiritual pathway, today's pilgrims confront the mysteries of the Christian faith through a program of biblical and early Christian readings amplified by some of the greatest art and architecture of western civilization. In Roman Pilgrimage, bestselling theologian and papal biographer George Weigel, art historian Elizabeth Lev, and photographer Stephen Weigel lead readers through this unique religious and aesthetic journey with magnificent photographs and revealing commentaries on the pilgrimage's liturgies, art, and architecture. Through reflections on each day's readings about faith and doubt, heroism and weakness, self-examination and conversion, sin and grace, Rome's familiar sites take on a new resonance. And along that same historical path, typically unexplored treasures-artifacts of ancient history and hidden artistic wonders-appear in their original luster, revealing new dimensions of one of the world's most intriguing and multi-layered cities. A compelling guide to the Eternal City, the Lenten Season, and the itinerary of conversion that is Christian life throughout the year, Roman Pilgrimage reminds readers that the imitation of Christ through faith, hope, and love is the template of all true discipleship, as the exquisite beauty of the Roman station churches invites reflection on the deepest truths of Christianity.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

466

Publisher

Basic Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

0465074952

ISBN 13

9780465074952

He Spoke to Us

Discerning God in People and Events

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

He Spoke to Us

Discerning God in People and Events

By: Fr. George Rutler

These sparkling essays on a variety of interesting subjects are written with insight and wit by an author widely recognized as one of the finest masters of English prose in the Catholic Church today. Fr. George Rutler touches upon philosophy, theology, history, biography, art, travel, politics, and more as he shows Christ making himself known to us in the events of daily life. A parish priest in New York City, Fr. Rutler has seen, and been edified by, the comings and goings of countless souls. He shows that they, and indeed all of us, are like the men on the road to Emmaus—common pedestrians walking, often unknowingly, with Christ, who explains the meaning of things and sets their hearts aflame.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

237

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1586179837

ISBN 13

9781586179830

Grace and Truth

Twenty Steps to Embracing Virtue and Saving Civilization

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Grace and Truth

Twenty Steps to Embracing Virtue and Saving Civilization

By: Fr. George Rutler

From one of the most distinctive and perceptive voices in the Church comes answers to the most pressing questions of faith in our day. With his trademark wit and wisdom, Fr. George Rutler here highlights twenty Catholic teachings that are essential to living an authentic Christian life, showing how the Church's perennial wisdom can remedy the gravest ills of our time. Fr. Rutler gracefully tackles a wide range of topics, from the importance of avoiding mediocrity to the role of mothers in passing down tradition. The topics are many, but all serve a common purpose: to show how we can understand and live the Faith in this culture that daily drifts further from the truth. Relying on his decades of experience as a pastor, Fr. Rutler shows you: How to keep your imagination trained on God. How mankind redefines the good to justify its sins. How you can more effectively witness to the perfection of Christ. How contempt for innocence deadens faith and love. How beauty can orient us to God. How the Catholic Church keeps human traditions alive. How hard times and evil men highlight forgotten truths. How evil drowns out truth with sentimentality. And much more to help you live as a Christian in our difficult days.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

120

Publisher

EWTN Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1682780945

ISBN 13

9781682780947

Hints of Heaven

The Parables of Christ and What They Mean for You

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Hints of Heaven

The Parables of Christ and What They Mean for You

By: Fr. George Rutler

Christ knew that the splendor of heaven is too great for us to bear just now, and so he used parables as clues to the mystery of paradise. In them are hints of heaven, and they offer profound spiritual advice meant to guide us on the road to eternal glory. In our age, Christ's Parables are often reduced to exercises in moralism. In these pages, Fr. George Rutler - acclaimed author and EWTN television host - unveils these deceptively simple stories, showing you their hidden meanings and how they apply to our own age and way of life. Let Fr. Rutler take you on an enriching tour of Scripture's 24 parables as you learn: Tares in the Field of the Lord: Why it's necessary that scandals beset the Church - and how it brings about a stronger harvest. The Mustard Seed: Why it gave hope to the early Church and prefigures her glorious future. The Yeast: How God speaks in a gentle and inward voice which melts the soul, and how you could be drowning Him out. The Hidden Treasure: Are you responding properly to the unique gifts Christ has given you? The Net: Many will be sifted out. How to be sure you're among the souls He keeps. The Unmerciful Servant: Not only must you forgive, you must convert the offender. Are you a channel for God's grace? Laborers in the Vineyard: Are you letting selfishness and pride get in the way of the salvation of your neighbor's soul? The Two Sons: The dangers of agnosticism. Are you guilty? You may be astonished at the answer. The Marriage of the King's Son: Why frequent reception of the sacraments is necessary for dwelling at the wedding feast. The Ten Virgins: There's a difference between watching and being prepared for Christ's return. Are you ready? The Ten Talents: God has given you a special gift. Do you know what it is, and how you should use it? The Two Debtors: How to know if you are going "through the motions" without Christ's love. The Good Samaritan: Do you know the most overlooked element of this parable? It may surprise you. The Rich Fool: Our capacity for self-deception is limitless. Learn the only way to be truly know yourself. The Barren Fig Tree: Time is running out, and we have one last chance to cultivate virtue. Will you bear fruit in time? The Great Supper: There's room for all in the heavenly banquet, but not all will find room. Are you making excuses that lead you into isolation? The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin: Do you judge others, or do you receive them as Christ did? Why your approach to lost sheep could cost you your soul. The Prodigal Son: Learn how this famous parable explains why God created mankind and chose to give Himself to us. The Unjust Steward: The world is filled with evildoers. Are you mirroring the light of Christ? The Rich Man and Lazarus: Learn the evils of self-sufficiency, and the dangers of taking gifts for granted. The Unjust Judge: Why you must persevere in prayer despite your continued sins. The Pharisee and the Publican: Why even though you may not commit great sins, your failure to put faith into action could ruin your soul.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

161

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1622822323

ISBN 13

9781622822324

A Year with Fr. Rutler

By: George W. Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

A Year with Fr. Rutler

By: George W. Rutler

For decades, Fr. George W. Rutler has charmed and enlightened millions through his eloquent considerations of culture, politics, theology, and everyday life. His wit is outshone only by his wisdom, making him not only one of the most popular priests of our day, but one of its most celebrated thinkers. This prized set features nearly four hundred of Fr. Rutler's most brilliant and cherished homilies and other writings, carefully organized to follow the liturgical year of the Catholic Church. By reading its pages, you'll come to share his layered understandings of Christmas, Epiphany, Pentecost, Michaelmas, and other major feast days, as well as his spiritual insights into American national holidays.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

782

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1644132788

ISBN 13

9781644132784

Grace and Truth

Twenty Steps to Embracing Virtue and Saving Civilization

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Grace and Truth

Twenty Steps to Embracing Virtue and Saving Civilization

By: Fr. George Rutler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

120

Publisher

EWTN Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1682780945

ISBN 13

9781682780947

Crisis in Culture

How Secularism is Becoming a Religion

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Crisis in Culture

How Secularism is Becoming a Religion

By: Fr. George Rutler

In this timely and penetrating book, Fr. George Rutler shows how the West's decades-long cultural assault against Christianity is finally reaching its inevitable conclusion: the self-destruction of our culture and society. Fr. Rutler sees the past thirty years as a moral “cold war” between Christians and those for whom personal behavior is of lesser concern than one's “good intentions.” He explains how relativism and its consequent dictatorship of feeling spun civilization on its head by denying the relevance — and the very existence — of God. Indeed, it seeped into the remotest corners of society and, over time, led our entire culture into a full-on rebellion against our Creator. The good news is that Fr. Rutler believes we can emerge from the rubble of civilization, but first there must be a battle between those who are inspired by God and those

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

106

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

168278116X

ISBN 13

9781682781166

Calm in Chaos

Catholic Wisdom for Anxious Times

By: George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Calm in Chaos

Catholic Wisdom for Anxious Times

By: George Rutler

** Currently only Available in ePUB format download ** If you use a Kindle reader rather than an epub compatible reader, please request a Kindle file for the book by sending a copy of your receipt/invoice email to kindle@ignatius.com. Please allow 72 business hours for a response. In these brilliant essays the renowned writer and churchman Fr. George Rutler addresses our current causes of anxiety and our never-changing, ever-new reasons for hope. His writings on the issues of our day are neither pessimistic nor optimistic, because they are infused with the confidence that God grants us his peace and no earthly circumstance can take it away. With insight and wit, with breadth and depth, Fr. Rutler comments on the confusion in the Church and the chaos in Western societies, which are not without precedent but are on a uniquely global scale. An underlying theme is his dismay at the lack of historical perspective. He says that the gremlin that haunts our times is ignorance and a failure to recall and to understand the trials of the past.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

230

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1642290513

ISBN 13

9781642290516

The Stories of Hymns

By: Fr. George William Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Stories of Hymns

By: Fr. George William Rutler

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

337

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1682780244

ISBN 13

9781682780244

Our Peculiar Times

Catholic Wisdom for Times of Crisis

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Our Peculiar Times

Catholic Wisdom for Times of Crisis

By: Fr. George Rutler

From the inimitable Fr. George Rutler comes this timely set of reflections on the ominous times in which we're living. From riots to pandemics, speech codes to behavior mandates, modern man is living in a time of eerie, fast-moving social change that is increasingly resembling some of the darkest periods of history. As we careen toward a breaking point, there persists a profound lack of perception abroad as to what is unfolding right before our eyes. Surrounded by widespread ignorance of history and loss of supernatural faith, we march forward in blindness, unable to perceive or imagine what is in store for us on the other side. Father Rutler dives deep into the relevant histories to put our modern times into a balanced perspective and provide us with moral applications that enable us to see, understand, and navigate our current circumstances. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in rousing our fellow Americans from their slumber and persuading them back to fa

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

208

Publisher

Sophia Institute Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1644132273

ISBN 13

9781644132272

Beyond Modernity

Reflections of a Post-Modern Catholic

By: George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Beyond Modernity

Reflections of a Post-Modern Catholic

By: George Rutler

In Beyond Modernity, Father Rutler shows the emptiness and vanity of modern man's attempts to deify progress and look at modernity as a goal in itself. Written in a style reminiscent of Chesterton, this book is a theological and sociological commentary on the bankruptcy of progressivism. "The modern age is becoming outmoded, the thing it thought most unlikely. This poses a problem overwhelming to set minds: what happens when the age which was supposed to be the end of all the ages ends itself? The stark reply is, modern man is the least equipped to know. While posturing as the breath of things to come, he was insinuating the first civilized denial of the future. Modernity is worse than a rejection of the past; it is a defiant avoidance of that which is next, probably the first school of discourse to cancel tomorrow as a thing as vapid as part of yesterday." — George W. Rutler, from the Foreword

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

221

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1681490560

ISBN 13

9781681490564

Calm in Chaos

Catholic Wisdom for Anxious Times

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Calm in Chaos

Catholic Wisdom for Anxious Times

By: Fr. George Rutler

In these brilliant essays the renowned writer and churchman Fr. George Rutler addresses our current causes of anxiety and our never-changing, ever-new reasons for hope. His writings on the issues of our day are neither pessimistic nor optimistic, because they are infused with the confidence that God grants us his peace and no earthly circumstance can take it away. With insight and wit, with breadth and depth, Fr. Rutler comments on the confusion in the Church and the chaos in Western societies, which are not without precedent but are on a uniquely global scale. An underlying theme is his dismay at the lack of historical perspective. He says that the gremlin that haunts our times is ignorance and a failure to recall and to understand the trials of the past.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

230

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1621642364

ISBN 13

9781621642367

The Seven Ages of Man

Meditations on the Last Words of Christ

By: George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Seven Ages of Man

Meditations on the Last Words of Christ

By: George Rutler

Father George Rutler provides us with inspiring spiritual meditations on the last words of Christ from the Cross modeled on the seven ages of man (Infancy to old age) found in Shakespeare's famous soliloquy in As You Like It. Integrating intellectual and spiritual realities, these meditations are timely and social and cultural observations that portray the theological and spiritual significance of the greatest drama of history, the Passion of Christ.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

133

Publisher

Ignatius Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1681490021

ISBN 13

9781681490021

The Seven Wonders of the World

Meditations on the Last Words of Christ

By: Fr. George Rutler

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Seven Wonders of the World

Meditations on the Last Words of Christ

By: Fr. George Rutler

Based on a series of popular sermons preached on Good Friday to overflowing crowds at the famous Saint Agnes Church in New York City, these meditations by Father George Rutler on the Seven last Words of Christ from the Cross are uniquely presented in parallel with the traditional seven wonders of the ancient world. Admist the tumultuous changes and crises of these modern times, Father Rutler shows how the climatic words of Christ remain the great answer to the questions of the social order. The future of culture hangs on the Man hanging on the Cross.

Average ratings

N/A