New City Press: 6 books

Boulding's fresh new translation of this classic captures the essence of Augustine's struggle to integrate faith and understanding as his heart seeks to rest in God. Publishers Weekly RBL Augustine's Confessions has been much translated: but it is no exaggeration to say that Sister...

A modern retelling of the life of St. Francis of Assisi this book combines historical details and dramatic style. The author explores the daily lives of Francis and Clare and the lives of thirteen-century Assisi and beautifully translates their stories in these pages. St. Francis: The Saint of Assisi...

The universally recognized Saint of Charity Vincent de Paul lived a rich and complex life. Intensely devoted to Jesus especially Jesus suffering in the poor Vincents way of reading the gospel has special resonance for today. Throughout his long life he managed to bring together both prayer and action....

In Advent we celebrate both that God has already come yet is coming. Already encircled by infinite divine life and love we try to awaken our souls to Gods vibrant presence. For many Christians Advent and Christmas is their favorite season yet they find themselves overshadowed with shopping preparations...

Each of us has a ray that burst forth from the Fathers heart when he spoke our name with the word Love. If we follow this ray which is his will for us what he lovingly desired and continues in each moment to desire for us we will become what we are in the mind of God from all eternity. Its a matter of...

Revisions like many of Augustine's works has a singular purpose. Composed in his old age he reviews nearly all his writings summarizing and correcting and even expressing regret. The Revisions is important not only for establishing the chronology of Augustine's works but also for providing insight into his own thought and self-evaluation.