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Contents - May 2006 - Buy a copy now Editorial: Benedict XVI: love and truth are inseparable Papacy: Benedict completes his first twelve months as Pope - Fr Ephraem Chifley News: The Church Around the World Satellite service: EWTN Australia Events: Carnivale Christi 2006 scheduled for Melbourne and Sydney in May - AD2000 Report Benedict's first twelve months: 'We Are Church' delivers its verdict - Michael Gilchrist Catholicism-lite's Church of convenience - Paul A. Wagner University: Students should challenge dissenting teachers - Dr Michael Casey Vocations: Can religious life be rebuilt in Australia? - Sr Mary Augustine OP Foreign priests - a tale of two Brisbane parishes - Bob Osmak Letters: Adoption - our experience - Bella and Leon Voesenek Letters: Bigotry - Maureen Federico Letters: Religious dissent - Kevin McManus Letters: Lay led liturgies in Rockhampton diocese - Jessie Roger Letters: Actions and attitudes - S. Chaston Letters: Liturgical abuses - Rosanna Sherman Letters: Inclusive language - John Daly Letters: Elites - Peter Gilet Letters: Conscience - Jerome Gonzalez Letters: Modernism - Don Gaffney Letters: Intelligent Design - Michael Griffiths Letters: Creationism? - Fr G.H. Duggan SM Letters: Phillip Adams - Frank Bellet Letters: Warning! Letters: Rosary beads request - Jim Smith Books: The Victory Of Reason, by Rodney Stark - Michael Gilchrist (reviewer) Books: On The Way To Jesus Christ, by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) - Jacinta Cummins (reviewer) Books: Young Faces of Holiness: Modern Saints in Photos and Words, by Ann Ball - Jacinta Cummins (reviewer) Books: Stimulating reading from AD Books Reflection: Oneness in Christ: the heart of the priesthood - Fr John W. O'Neill PP

On the Way to Jesus Christ
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, reminds us of the real Jesus (not the imaginary "you're okay" one) who is both demanding and bold and answers the deepest questions of our existence.
185 pages * Hardback * $26.00

The Incredible Da Vinci Code
Frank Mobbs
Clear, concise and penetrating, this is an ideal gift for friends or relations who believe The Da Vinci Code contains accurate history. With a movie of the book due soon, Dr Frank Mobbs' book is particularly timely.
53 pages * Softcover * $9.95

Rome Sweet Home
Scott & Kimberly Hahn
This well known American couple recount their story of conversion to the Catholic faith. Cardinal O'Connor called it "a moving story of faith and a reminder that the truths of the Catholic Church - especially Humanae Vitae - continue to speak to hearts that are open."
184 pages * Softcover * $24.95

Sex and the Marriage Covenant
John F. Kippley
Kippley reflects on two realities: (1) marriage is the result of unreserved giving - for better or worse, and (2) contraceptive intercourse is sex with very serious reservations.
411 pages * Softcover * $39.95

Not Made by Hands
Thomas Sennot
This book examines two unique icons of Jesus Christ and Our Lady in terms of their origins, importance and authenticity, responding to attempts to discredit them as pious forgeries. The author concludes these are "not made by human hands."
112 pages * Softcover * $10.00

God and the Ways of Knowing
Jean Daniélou SJ
One of the foremost 20th century theologians, Fr Daniélou explores the ways through which mankind has come to know God - through Scripture, religion, philosophy and mysticism.
210 pages * Softcover * $34.95

Prayers, Verses and Devotions
John Henry Newman
This collection contains some of Newman's most profound devotional writings, including his meditations on the Stations of the Cross, his spiritual hymns and canticles, and verses for various occasions.
740 pages * Hardback * $50.00

Good News about Sex and Marriage
Christopher West
Christopher West makes the case against all challengers for the Catholic understanding of marriage and sexuality. It is a must for all engaged and married couples and those hoping to be married.
192 pages * Softcover * $18.95

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Reprinted from AD2000 Vol 19 No 4 (May 2006), p. 19