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Contents - Jul 2007 - Buy a copy now Editorial: Church intervenes in NSW cloning bill - Peter Westmore Pastoral Plan: Cardinal Pell's blueprint for the future in the Sydney Archdiocese - Michael Gilchrist Interview: He could no longer explain why he wasn't Catholic - Tim Drake and Francis Beckwith News: The Church Around the World Letters Section Events: Archbishop Chaput in Australia - Melbourne 4 July Education: New Wagga Wagga schools take their 'leap of faith' - Bill Andrews Events: Canberra 6-8 July - Australian Catholic Students' Association 2007 Conference - Patrick Giam Why truth and charity are inseparable - Alice von Hildebrand Marian magazine from Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Poetry: A legacy of virtue: the remarkable Craig sisters - Fr John Lea McDaniels FSSP Priesthood: Praying for priests: The Society of Christ Priest and Victim - Barry O'Brien Books: A Catholic Replies to Professor Dawkins, by Thomas Crean OP - Tim Cannon (reviewer) Books: ILLUSTRISSIMI: Letters of Pope John Paul I, by Albino Luciani - Tim Cannon (reviewer) Books: The Seven Capital Sins, by Fulton J. Sheen - Tim Cannon (reviewer) Books: AD2000 Books Reflection: Bishop Robert Finn on what it means to be a Catholic priest - Bishop Robert Finn

The Truth of Catholicism
George Weigel
George Weigel explores the distinctiveness of Catholicism through aspects of its teachings our contemporary society finds difficult, e.g., in relation to suffering, sexual morality, democracy, other faiths, etc.
196 pages * Softcover * $25.00

Mother Angelica's Little Book ...
Edited by Raymond Arroyo
Raymond Arroyo, author of the bestselling biography of Mother Angelica, has assembled an inspiring collection of her powerful insights, comic musings and no-nonsense guidance.
221 pages * Hardback * $29.95

You Can Understand the Bible
Peter Kreeft
Popular author and teacher Peter Kreeft has written a clear road map of the Bible, focusing on the core message of each book. He also provides practical ideas for daily praying of the Scriptures.
328 pages * Softcover * $29.95

Benedict Rules - OK!
Vena Eastwood
This book is not about our present Pope, but rather the Rule of St Benedict and how it can be used to build stronger school communities and enhance their spiritual development.
157 pages * Softcover * $29.00

An Illustrated Catechism
Inos Biffi
This beautifully illustrated book introduces the basics of Catholicm to young children following the structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Creed, Sacraments, Commandments and Prayer.
144 pages * Softcover * $35.00

Jesus of Nazareth
Pope Benedict XVI
In this bold, momentous work, the Pope - in his first book written as Benedict XVI - seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent popular depictions and restore Jesus' true identity as presented in the Gospels. Here is a rich, compelling, flesh-and- blood portrait of the Saviour.
374 pages * Hardback * $39.95

Transformation in Christ
Dietrich von Hildebrand
First published in 1940, this book is considered to be a spiritual classic and von Hildebrand's greatest work. It provides a penetrating analysis of the true path to holiness for followers of Christ.
515 pages * Softcover * $39.95

Illustrissimi
Pope John Paul I
John Paul I, who was Pope for only 33 days in 1978, has been overshadowed by the stature of his successor. However, this collection of imaginary letters to famous religious, literary and historical figures sheds light on a very attractive personality.
286 pages * Softcover * $36.00

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Reprinted from AD2000 Vol 20 No 6 (July 2007), p. 19