Christian Living Books

Cardinal Hume helps us to fix our eyes on Christ, and considers the meaning of Christ’s incarnation for our lives and for our society.

A profound collection of meditations and reflections on the cross. They speak of the mystery of suffering and the mystery of God's love shown parti...

The Rising draws on Wendy Wright’s experience as a scholar and teacher, wife, mother and believer, to hand us back old truths with new ways of conn...

A brilliant, short, sharp study of the ecclesiology of Rowan Williams. Hobson examines the development of Williams’ theology and argues that his ac...

With Unveiled Face offers an exploration of the concept of shame in today’s culture, and how its negative effects can be countered both pastorally ...

A new reflection from Jean Vanier on the Gospel of John, based on a series of talks originally written for television. Vanier moves through each pa...

The churches have allowed themselves to be marginalised through colonisation by celebrity culture, consumerism and common sense philosophy. Church ...

Experiences of dependence and of waiting are becoming increasingly frequent and widespread in contemporary life and yet we evade, repudiate or rese...

In this classic book of Orthodox spirituality, Metropolitan Anthony sums up the Christian life in terms of worship, joy and the challenge to grow i...

Presents new models of ministry firmly rooted in the realities of contemporary British society. David Osborne argues that our ideas of the country ...

My Life Together is a collection of stories, pictures, poems and songs drawn from daily life in l’Arche communities in Britain, interdenominational...

In the context of a complete theology, which includes extended consideration of the major theological topics – the Trinity, Christology, eschatolog...

Prominent people reveal their philosophy of life through the person, book, place and poem that have had the most influence on them.

On Being Liked is the transforming and joyful sequel to Faith Without Resentment: , which established the Catholic priest and writer James Alison a...

An authoritative guide to the passion narratives by one of the world’s leading biblical scholars.

A powerful analysis of the current and future state of religion, politics and human society.

A classic exploration of desert spirituality by one of Europe’s most distinguished theologians, showing that the desert can be experienced as a pla...

This imaginative and thought-provoking study by one of the church’s most experienced and respected evangelical leaders suggests that many contempor...

The Celtic Way is recognised as the most authoritative, accessible and well-balanced introduction to the native Christian faith of the British Isles.

Weaves together the threads of the Liturgical Calendar, traditions from Christmas Masses in medieval times, and stories from Scripture and her own ...

Robert Evans introduces a way of reading Paul’s letters that draws out the key theological ideas of this contentious early Christian thinker.

The ideal introduction to feminist theology, giving an overview of the most significant feminist theologians and texts.

Eloquently describes and analyses the crisis in mission and proposes a new way forward in the light of a series of brilliant and surprising studies...

The story of a pilgrimage of hope that began in Donegal in the West of Ireland, and ended one cold December evening in the Blue Note Jazz Club in G...

A personal commentary on the teaching of the Orthodox Church, its historical development and its relationship to the spiritual life.

Surveys the tradition of monastic solitude from its earliest roots through to recent figures such as Charles de Foucauld and Thomas Merton.

Through readings, prayers and poems, Journey to the Light offers a profound resource for people suffering spiritual crisis, a resource which may al...

Do religions cause war and incite people to terrorism? How should we respond to religious extremists? How can tolerance and mutual respect between ...

Thomas Aquinas is one of the great figures in western thought, whose ideas continue to exert a powerful influence. Discovering Aquinas is a lively ...

This book proposes the notion that the task of ethics is to help people become fully human and investigates how this is to be achieved in today’s w...

A richly detailed history and analysis of the devotion to the Sacred Heart, and a powerful and imaginative description of a spiritual journey.

This ‘best of’ anthology will be treasured by all who seek to deepen their praying by waiting on God in contemplation.

Peter Craig-Wild shows how we can create environments that challenge our intellectualized and word-based approach to worship and foster transformat...

Jean Vanier invites us to read with fresh eyes theories of happiness written 2400 years ago.

This timely introductory reader contains a balanced selection of readings from a variety of sources together with an introduction and case study fo...

At Sea With God cleverly considers the notion of seafaring as a model for our spiri tual journey and invites us to leave the safety of the boatyard...

One of the most creative, exciting and productive traditions of the middle ages, bringing together scholarship, mysticism, liturgy and aesthetics.

This collection consists of four short essays: The Path of Living and Dying,The Path of Power, The Path of Peace, and The Path of Waiting.

Francis Bridger argues that, far from promoting witchcraft or evil, the spirituality of the Harry Potter Books in fact promotes the all conquering ...

A fresh and surprising perspective on Mary, the Mother of God that revolves around an irresistible exposition of the scriptural texts. Catholic tea...

Fit to Lead offers a reflective and practical guide to ordained ministry for the 21st century.

After Religion explores people’s search for meaning in a postmodern world including the emergence of the ‘post-evangelical’ and ‘alternative worship’.

Brings together a vivid and inspiring selection of men and women’s attempts to describe their experience of God.

A collection of thoughtful, heartfelt remembrances of the best-selling author of The Wounded Healer, The Return of the Prodigal Son, and The Inner ...

A selection of prayers from Scripture, the saints, traditional prayers and prayers composed by the author to give inspiration and encouragement to ...

Nouwen’s classic account of the time he spent in Rome, offering reflections and spiritual insight characteristic of his best works.