Description
"The dynamic relationship of emerging popular piety and developing doctrine, in both its promise and peril, provides us with possibilities for thinking about how different cultures across the world already contribute to the Church, as they have down the ages." --From the Introduction
Many Paths with Mary brings readers on an international journey, exploring how Mary, Mother of God, comes to be understood in different times and places: including 16th century Copacabana, Boliva, and Tepeyac, Mexico, 19th century Lourdes, France, and even more recently in Mexico. Michael J. Rogers explicates some of the many ways that the Holy Spirit speaks through the people of God when popular piety emerges in the meeting of distinct cultures, through moments of meaning, and amid ruptures in society. By demonstrating how popular piety can facilitate mutual understand and spiritual renewal, Rogers puts forth vital insights for forging a truly synodal Church, one that is able to "walk together" in the Spirit's stirring call to all peoples, everywhere.Author: Michael J. Rogers
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 04/30/2025
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.30w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781626986138
ISBN10: 1626986134
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Catholic | General
About the Author
Michael J. Rogers is head of mission for Catholic hospitals in New England. He earned his PhD from the University of Toronto and holds degrees from the College of the Holy Cross, Saint Louis University, and the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. He completed most of the field research for this book while a fellow at the McFarland Center for Religion Ethics and Culture, College of the Holy Cross.He has written for Crux, America and Huffington Post and has been an occasional commentator for Vatican Radio, Euronews, Catholic News Service, and the Canadian Broadcasting Company.