Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence
Author/Artist:
POPE LEO XIV
ISBN-10:
1923033271
ISBN-13:
9781923033276
Publisher:
St Pauls Publications
Binding:
PAPERBACK
Price:
AU$14.95
Description:
The Vatican released Magnifica Humanitas, Latin for "Magnificent Humanity", on 25 May 2026, making it the first papal encyclical devoted primarily to artificial intelligence. Pope Leo XIV, signed the 42,300-word document at St Peter's Basilica on 15 May 2026, exactly 135 years after his namesake Pope Leo XIII published Rerum Novarum, the foundational 1891 encyclical on labour rights during the Industrial Revolution.
On 25 May at the Vatican, theologian Anna Rowlands presented key themes from Pope Leo XIV?s encyclical Magnifica humanitas, focused on protecting human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Rowlands described the document as an urgent moral intervention, arguing that society can no longer delay confronting the social, political, and economic consequences of AI. She stressed that decisions about technology must not be left solely to corporations or profit-driven systems, but should include the voices of workers, migrants, families, and communities most affected by digital change.
Rowlands warned against "posthuman" visions that treat people as replaceable parts within algorithmic systems, emphasizing instead the value of human limitation, solidarity, and participation. She said the encyclical challenges the world to recover a shared moral imagination rooted in justice, love, and the common good. Ultimately, she presented Magnifica humanitas as both a critique of technological domination and an invitation to build a more humane and compassionate society together.
Discover the extraordinary beauty and vision of Arthur Boyd's remarkable St Francis tapestries in this richly illustrated volume. Published to accompany the National Gallery of Australia's landmark exhibition, the book brings together the complete tapestry cycle for the first time, revealing the artistry, symbolism and humanism behind these monumental works.
Through insightful essays, stunning photography and detailed reproductions, readers explore Boyd's creative process, his collaboration with the renowned Portalegre tapestry workshop in Portugal, and the enduring influence of Saint Francis on his imagination.
The book also uncovers the personal stories and artistic inspirations woven into the series, making it an essential resource for art lovers, collectors and admirers of Australian cultural history. Beautifully produced and informative, this definitive publication celebrates one of Arthur Boyd's most ambitious and least-known artistic achievements. It provides a fascinating insight into one of Boyd's most ambitious and captivating achievements.
Count Your Blessings
Author/Artist:
PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL
ISBN-10:
1639388672
ISBN-13:
9781639388677
Publisher:
Publications International Inc
Binding:
HARDBACK
Price:
AU$25.95
Description:
This devotional book is designed to bring encouragement and peace to everyday life. Bible verses, reflections, prayers, and insights, invite readers to deepen their relationship with God and discover gratitude in every season. Each entry explores the message and meaning behind Scripture, offering gentle guidance for a personal faith journey and moments of reflection.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift it encourages readers to pause, reflect, and celebrate God's blessings. As a personal keepsake, it provides a comforting companion for daily devotion or quiet meditation.
Daily Gratitude
Author/Artist:
PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL
ISBN-10:
1639388664
ISBN-13:
9781639388660
Publisher:
Publications International Inc
Binding:
HARDBACK
Price:
AU$25.95
Description:
Daily Gratitude is a devotional that encourages readers to embrace each day with a thankful heart and a renewed sense of faith. It contains a year of inspiring Bible verses, reflections, quotations, and prayers,and offers daily reminders of God's love and the countless blessings found in everyday life.
Themes of family, friendship, hope, healing, work, and simple joys, provide comfort and spiritual encouragement throughout the year. With floral artwork, gilded page edges, hardcover, and a ribbon bookmark, it is both a meaningful devotional and a cherished keepsake; perfect for personal reflection or as a thoughtful gift.
The Other Voice contains a collection of homilies and addresses delivered by Archbishop Mark Coleridge in the later years of his time as Archbishop of Brisbane. They were busy years in which he did not have the opportunity to write books or lengthy articles, but in fact he wrote a great deal ? many homilies and addresses outlining themes central to his teaching of Scripture, highlighting their relevance to the everyday realities of life. In the Preface, he notes:
Whatever I have said or written comes from my experience of listening, with more or less attention, to the voice of God, who communicates ceaselessly. In that sense, I have no words of my own to offer; if I did, they would not be worth offering in this way. My hope is that, through the silence of my listening and the words rising from that listening, some echo of that Other Voice may be heard in these pages.
To Free, Save, and Raise Up: A Commentary on the Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care
Author/Artist:
PAUL TURNER
ISBN-13:
9798400802669
Publisher:
Liturgical Press
Binding:
PAPERBACK
Price:
AU$49.95
Description:
Liturgical scholar Paul Turner provides an insightful and practical guide to the revised English translation of the Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care. Turner explores the history, development, and meaning of the Church's ministry to the sick, dying, and homebound. He explains the changes introduced following the Second Vatican Council and offers clear commentary on the prayers, symbols, and rituals that shape this essential sacramental ministry.
By highlighting the significance of Anointing of the Sick, Viaticum, and accompanying rites, Turner equips readers to celebrate these sacred moments with confidence, reverence, and renewed pastoral sensitivity, fostering hope and Christ's healing presence in times of suffering.
Written for priests, deacons, seminarians, pastoral ministers, and anyone involved in caring for the sick, this resource helps to deepen understanding of the Church's mission of compassion and healing.
The Other Voice contains a collection of homilies and addresses delivered by Archbishop Mark Coleridge in the later years of his time as Archbishop of Brisbane. They were busy years in which he did not have the opportunity to write books or lengthy articles, but in fact he wrote a great deal ? many homilies and addresses outlining themes central to his teaching of Scripture, highlighting their relevance to the everyday realities of life. In the Preface, he notes:
Whatever I have said or written comes from my experience of listening, with more or less attention, to the voice of God, who communicates ceaselessly. In that sense, I have no words of my own to offer; if I did, they would not be worth offering in this way. My hope is that, through the silence of my listening and the words rising from that listening, some echo of that Other Voice may be heard in these pages.
Were Not Our Hearts Burning?: Understanding the Mass, Living the Eucharist
Author/Artist:
MARCO BENINI
ISBN-10:
0809157764
ISBN-13:
9780809157761
Publisher:
Paulist Press
Binding:
PAPERBACK
Price:
AU$36.95
Description:
What does it really mean to encounter Christ in the Eucharist? Marco Benini invites readers to rediscover the Mass as a living meeting with Jesus that extends far beyond the church doors. He draws inspiration from Pope Francis's Desiderio Desideravi and the timeless wisdom of the Church's liturgical tradition, to unpack each part of the Eucharistic celebration with clarity, warmth, and spiritual depth.
Using the sources of Scripture, theology, and practical reflection, he reveals how the liturgy shapes everyday Christian life and calls believers to become Christ's presence in the world.
Accessible for someone new to the Catholic faith, this inspiring guide encourages deeper participation in worship and a renewed appreciation of the transforming power of the Eucharist.
Following Mark: A Commentary for People on the Road
Author/Artist:
WILLIAM LOADER
ISBN-13:
9798385208425
Publisher:
Cascade Books
Binding:
PAPERBACK
Price:
AU$35.95
Description:
William Loader offers a fresh, accessible guide to one of the New Testament's most compelling Gospels. He helps readers engage with Mark's Gospel as both an ancient text and a living source of faith. Exploring its historical context, literary themes, and enduring relevance, Loader bridges the gap between first-century culture and today's world with clarity and insight.
Alongside a new translation of Mark's Gospel, the book invites thoughtful reflection on Jesus' message, the challenges faced by early Christian communities, and the Gospel's significance for modern believers. Ideal for individual study, small groups, pastors, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this Gospel.
This book brings together the reflections preached by Bishop Erik Varden to Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia at the 2026 Lent retreat. Informed by Scripture and the liturgy, illumined by the insights of Bernard of Clairvaux, Varden addresses questions of timeless relevance: What is the meaning of freedom? How can we speak well about truth? How do we respond when high ideals are compromised by human betrayal?
Varden reveals Lent not as deprivation but as a clarifying pilgrimage toward Christ's 'hidden glory'. This contemplative yet urgent work invites readers to walk the exodus path with renewed courage, vigilance, and hope.
"The richness of [these] reflections will continue for a long time to be for us a source of blessing, of grace, of encounter with Jesus Christ." Pope Leo XIV
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