Catholic for a Reason Collection (4 vols.)

by Scott Hahn; Leon J. Suprenant Jr.; Regis J. Flaherty

Publisher:

Emmaus Road

, 1998–2007

Overview

This benchmark collection brings together the expert knowledge and personal insight of today’s top Catholic apologists. Whether you’re a non-Catholic who wants to learn about the Church’s core teachings or a Catholic who wants to become a more articulate defender of the faith, the Catholic for a Reason Collection is for you.

This collection will help Catholics and non-Catholics alike develop a better understanding of the Church, the Mother of God, the Mass, and marriage. The Logos Bible Software edition of the Catholic for a Reason Collection is designed to bring you a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and its traditions. With Logos, every word is essentially a link. That means double-clicking on any Scripture reference brings you straight to the original language text or your preferred English translation. In addition, you can perform powerful searches by topic and find what other authors, scholars, and theologians have to say about the subject—making this collection ideal for Catholic studies.

Key Features

• Addresses various Catholic traditions
• Provides a biblical basis for Catholic doctrines and theology
• Shows the importance and significance of certain aspects of Catholic tradition

Product Details

• Title: Catholic for a Reason Collection (4 vols.)
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
• Volumes: 4
• Pages: 992

Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God

• Editors: Scott Hahn and Leon J. Suprenant
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 310

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Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God explains the teachings of the Catholic Church in a way that allows the reader to see the “big picture”: our heavenly Father’s loving plan to save us. Biblical, dynamic, and very readable, Catholic for a Reason presents God the Father’s plan as the “family plan” revealed by Christ.

Catholic for a Reason vibrates with the energy of the authors’ faith. This book is simultaneously defense of the faith and witness to the faith.

—Douglas O. Bushman, assistant director, Institute for Pastoral Theology, Ave Maria University

This is one of the most exciting books of theology or apologetics I have seen in years. It is not the usual fare: neither warmed-up leftovers nor foreign foods indigestible by the Catholic stomach, but ‘strong meat’ full of spiritual vitamins. Its central idea of ‘the family of God’ turns out to be central to every aspect of the Catholic faith, and no idea is more fundamental to our current crisis and ‘culture war’ than this one.

—Peter Kreeft, author, Catholic Christianity

As a lifelong Catholic I always admired the fervor of many evangelicals, but I was puzzled by their selective use of Scripture and lack of awareness of the teaching of the Church in the first centuries. I have found this fine book a great help to my own understanding of Catholic apologetics as well as a valuable insight into evangelical thinking. As so often happens, the converts teach the cradle Catholics so very much about appreciating our own faith.

—Benedict J. Groeschel, executive director, The St. Francis House

A Japanese proverb says, ‘If your only tool is a hammer, you will tend to approach every problem as if it were a nail.’ But like a wise masterbuilder, Dr. Scott Hahn has helped give the Church not just one, but eleven new tools . . . to deal with these challenges. Catholic for a Reason is not just a tool chest—it’s a treasure chest.

—Patrick Madrid, editor-in-chief, Envoy magazine

Leon J. Suprenant is the president of Catholics United for the Faith and the editor of Lay Witness, a monthly magazine for lay Catholics. He received his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Catholic for a Reason II: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God, 2nd ed.

• Editors: Scott Hahn and Leon J. Suprenant
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 227

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Catholic for a Reason II explores the mystery of Mary, the Mother of God, through the personal study and reflection of nine well-known Catholics—Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Tim Gray, Curtis Martin, Kimberly Hahn, Edward Sri, Curtis Mitch, Sean Innerst, and Leon Suprenant. The result is a moving tribute and convincing testimony that demolishes common misconceptions about Catholic teaching on the Virgin Mary. The truth is that Catholics do not worship Mary. Catholic teaching on Mary is scriptural. And the Rosary and other Marian prayers are not vain repetitions.

You’ll learn why the Catholic Church teaches that Mary was immaculately conceived, remained always a virgin, and was assumed body and soul into heaven. You’ll understand how Mary is the fulfillment of Old Testament images. Most of all, you’ll discover what it means to be a child of Mary in the Church.

Catholic for a Reason II embraces the noble task of propagating the Church’s teaching regarding the Mother of God in the hope of educating minds to know her better and moving hearts to love her more.

—Charles M. Mangan, priest, Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD

Leon J. Suprenant is the president of Catholics United for the Faith and the editor of Lay Witness, a monthly magazine for lay Catholics. He received his law degree from the University of Missouri—Kansas City and his master’s in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Catholic for a Reason III: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass

• Editors: Scott Hahn and Regis J. Flaherty
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
• Publication Date: 2004
• Pages: 203

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From Genesis to Revelation, Catholic for a Reason III: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass explores the biblical roots of the Mass and the practical ways in which the mystery of the Eucharist affects our everyday lives.

Catholic for a Reason III includes essays by prominent Catholic scholars and apologists, including Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn, Curtis Martin, Curtis Mitch, and Edward Sri.

This third volume . . . will provide for the reader much food for prayerful reflection, much of which will, I hope, take place before the tabernacle. The content of this volume will surely nourish the ‘WOW,’ which should abide in the heart of every disciple of Christ, so that our amazement in the face of the Eucharistic mystery, as well as our human capacity for wonder, might be stirred.

—Robert C. Morlino, bishop of Madison, WI

An excellent text for study groups or for personal formation in the theology and spirituality of the Eucharist. Each chapter is engaging and easy to read, yet solidly and comprehensively presents the Mass and the Eucharist, showing their scriptural foundation from Jewish roots through apostolic times, and unfolding their meaning for Christian living in the present, on to the future parousia. The meaning of the Eucharist is explored regarding Real Presence, sacrifice, evangelization, suffering, and marital communion. This is a book one can read for inspiration, yet return to frequently to review and study, finding applications for one’s daily life as well as insight for better participation in the Mass and in Eucharist devotion.

—Thomas Acklin, director of counseling, St. Vincent Seminary

Regis J. Flaherty is editor-in-chief of Emmaus Road Publishing. He is the author of Catholic Customs: A Fresh Look at Traditional Practices, coauthor of The How to Book of Catholic Devotions, and coeditor of The World’s First Christmas. He is also a frequent speaker on the topic of lay spirituality and teaches premarriage classes together with his wife, Libbie.

Catholic for a Reason IV: Scripture and the Mystery of Marriage and Family Life

• Editors: Scott Hahn and Regis J. Flaherty
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
• Publication Date: 2007
• Pages: 199

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Marriage and family life lived according to God’s plan can change lives—and the world! Catholic for a Reason IV explores the scriptural basis for the Catholic understanding of marriage.

Join Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Mike Aquilina, and 10 other well-known Catholic authors—along with their spouses—as they bear solid biblical testimony to the joys, struggles, and sanctity found in the sacrament of marriage. Essays include “The World As Wedding,” “Lessons Learned at Nazareth,” and “Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI’s First Encyclical.”

Regis J. Flaherty is editor-in-chief of Emmaus Road Publishing. He is the author of Catholic Customs: A Fresh Look at Traditional Practices, coauthor of The How to Book of Catholic Devotions, and coeditor of The World’s First Christmas. He is also a frequent speaker on the topic of lay spirituality and teaches premarriage classes together with his wife, Libbie.

About Scott Hahn

Scott Hahn has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith. Hundreds of these talks have been produced on audio and video by St. Joseph Communications. His talks have been effective in helping thousands of Protestants and fallen away Catholics reembrace the Catholic faith. He is currently a professor of theology and Scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and he’s the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology. In 2005, he was appointed Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Hahn is also the bestselling author of numerous books, including The Lamb’s Supper, Reasons to Believe, and Rome Sweet Home. Scott received his BA in theology, philosophy, and economics from Grove City College, Pennsylvania, his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and his PhD in biblical theology from Marquette University. He entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, 1986.