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O My Jesus

The Meaning of the Fatima Prayer

By: Stephen Bullivant,Luke Arredondo

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O My Jesus

The Meaning of the Fatima Prayer

By: Stephen Bullivant,Luke Arredondo

The so-called “Fátima prayer," O my Jesus, surely ranks among the Church's most popular prayers. In the space of just twenty-nine words, it broaches some of the great themes of Christianity: sin, forgiveness, mercy, heaven, hell. The authors offer here reflections on this prayer, resulting in a work of popular theology and spiritual writing.

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Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

By: Bullivant, Stephen,Knowles, Catherine,Vaughan-Spruce, Hannah,Durcan, Bernadette

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Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

By: Bullivant, Stephen,Knowles, Catherine,Vaughan-Spruce, Hannah,Durcan, Bernadette

The results of a project in the UK that invited Catholics who no longer regularly practice their faith to share their story. Why they left and what could be done to change this are two of the questions explored.

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1587687860

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Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction

By: Shaun Blanchard,Stephen Bullivant

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Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction

By: Shaun Blanchard,Stephen Bullivant

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), or Vatican II, is arguably the most significant event in the life of the Catholic Church since the Reformation. The Council initiated, intentionally or not, profound changes not simply within Catholic theology, but in the religious, social, and moral lives of the world's billion Catholics. It also reconfigured, intellectually and practically, the Church's engagements with those outside of it - most obviously with regard to other religions. The sixteen documents formally issued by Vatican II constitute some of the most influential writings of the whole twentieth century. Debates over their correct interpretation and authority are constant, but they remain an indispensable point-of-reference for all areas of Catholic life, from liturgy and sacraments, to the Church's vast network of charitable and educational endeavours the world over. In this Very Short Introduction, Shaun Blanchard and Stephen Bullivant present the backstory to this event. Vatican II is explored in light of the wider history of the Catholic Church and placed in the tumultuous context of the 1960s. It distils the research on Vatican II, employing the first-hand accounts of participants and observers, and the official proceedings of the Council to paint a rich picture of one of the most important events of the last century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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177

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Oxford University Press

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0192633783

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9780192633781

Nonverts

The Making of Ex-Christian America

By: Stephen Bullivant

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Nonverts

The Making of Ex-Christian America

By: Stephen Bullivant

The United States is in the midst of a religious revolution. Or, perhaps it is better to say a non-religious revolution. Around a quarter of US adults now say they have no religion. The great majority of these religious "nones" also say that they used to belong to a religion but no longer do. These are the nonverts: think "converts," but from having religion to having none. Even on the most conservative of estimates, there are currently about 59 million of them in the United States. Nonverts explores who they are, and why they joined the rising tide of the ex-religious. It draws on dozens of interviews, original analysis of high-quality survey data, and a wealth of cutting-edge studies, to present an entertaining and insightful exploration of America's ex-religious landscape. While American religion is not going to die out any time soon, ex-Christian America is a growing presence in national life. America's religious revolution is not just a religious revolution : it is catalyzing a profound social, cultural, moral, and political impact"--

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Oxford University Press

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0197587445

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Mass Exodus

Catholic Disaffiliation in Britain and America Since Vatican II

By: Stephen Bullivant

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Mass Exodus

Catholic Disaffiliation in Britain and America Since Vatican II

By: Stephen Bullivant

In 1962, Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council with the prophecy that 'a new day is dawning on the Church, bathing her in radiant splendour'. Desiring 'to impart an ever increasing vigour to the Christian life of the faithful', the Council Fathers devoted particular attention to the laity, and set in motion a series of sweeping reforms. The most significant of these centred on refashioning the Church's liturgy--'the source and summit of the Christian life'--in order to make 'it pastorally efficacious to the fullest degree'. Over fifty years on, however, the statistics speak for themselves. In America, only 15% of cradle Catholics say that they attend Mass on a weekly basis; meanwhile, 35% no longer even tick the 'Catholic box' on surveys. In Britain, the signs are direr still. Of those raised Catholic, just 13% still attend Mass weekly, and 37% say they have 'no religion'. But is this all the fault of Vatican II, and its runaway reforms? Or are wider social, cultural, and moral forces primarily to blame? Catholicism is not the only Christian group to have suffered serious declines since the 1960s. If anything Catholics exhibit higher church attendance, and better retention, than most Protestant churches do. If Vatican II is not the cause of Catholicism's crisis, might it instead be the secret to its comparative success? Mass Exodus is the first serious historical and sociological study of Catholic lapsation and disaffiliation. Drawing on a wide range of theological, historical, and sociological sources, Stephen Bullivant offers a comparative study of secularization across two famously contrasting religious cultures: Britain and the USA.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198837941

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9780198837947

Faith and Unbelief

A theology of atheism

By: Stephen Bullivant

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Faith and Unbelief

A theology of atheism

By: Stephen Bullivant

Most Christian books on atheism set out to critique the writings of well-known figures such as Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens, who represent one, albeit very vocal, expression of a more pervasive, subtle and widespread phenomenon that exerts a powerful influence in many areas of public life. This book is distinct in offering a rounded understanding of the development of atheism, its many faces, and a guide to the topics at the interface between the Christian faith and our modern-day culture of unbelief. It asks: Can a rational person still believe in God? What does the rise in atheism in Christian countries say about the church? Can unbelieving friends and family members be saved? How can Christians present the gospel in a world of unbelief? In exploring the roots and reasons for atheism, and key questions of dialogue and evangelism, this will equip Christians for serious engagement with todays many forms of atheism.

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Canterbury Press

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1848252803

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Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

By: Bullivant, Stephen,Knowles, Catherine,Vaughan-Spruce, Hannah,Durcan, Bernadette

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Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

By: Bullivant, Stephen,Knowles, Catherine,Vaughan-Spruce, Hannah,Durcan, Bernadette

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O My Jesus

The Meaning of the Fatima Prayer

By: Stephen Bullivant,Luke Arredondo

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The Meaning of the Fatima Prayer

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O My Jesus

O My Jesus

Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction

Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction

Nonverts

Nonverts

Mass Exodus

Mass Exodus

Faith and Unbelief

Faith and Unbelief

Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

Why Catholics Leave, What They Miss, and How They Might Return

O My Jesus

O My Jesus

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