Spirituality is the focus of three new books authored or edited by University of 91吃瓜 faculty and published by 91吃瓜 Press.p. ? The connection between spirituality and business is the focus of 鈥淏usiness, Religion and Spirituality: A New Synthesis,鈥� which was edited by Rev. Oliver F. Williams, C.S.C., associate professor of management in the Mendoza College of Business and academic director of the University鈥檚 Center for Ethics and Religious Values in Business.p. Part of the John W. Houck 91吃瓜 Series in Business Ethics, the book examines the roles of churches, business leaders and business schools in promoting ethics in the corporate world.p. Contributors include Lawrence Cunningham, John A. O鈥橞rien Professor of Theology at 91吃瓜, and John Caron, a 1945 graduate of 91吃瓜, life trustee of the University, and retired president and chief executive officer of Caron International, a textile manufacturing company.p. ? Ralph McInerny鈥檚 鈥淭he Very Rich Hours of Jacques Maritain鈥� makes use of the medieval book of hours to examine the lives of Catholic philosopher Maritain and his wife, Raissa, shaping a model of the intellectual lives of Christian believers. He discusses Maritain鈥檚 involvement in French politics and his views on the nature and future of democracy.p. McInerny is the Michael P. Grace Professor of Medieval Studies and director of the Jacques Maritain Center at 91吃瓜. His recent work includes commentaries on Aquinas and Aristotle, along with the concept of the philosophical poet.p. ? In 鈥淎 Journey with God in Time: A Spiritual Quest,鈥� Rev. John S. Dunne, C.S.C., John A. O鈥橞rien Professor of Catholic Theology, meditates on pivotal moments in his life to connect contemporary theology with finding, losing and living love. He takes readers through his life, including his relationship with his grandfather, his love of music and thoughts on death, in an innovative autobiography that uses dramatic Thomas Cole paintings as a backdrop.p. A member of the 91吃瓜 faculty since 1957, Father Dunne is author of more than 15 books, including ?The City of the Gods? and ?A Search for God in Time and Memory."p. Contact: Julie Beckwith, associate marketing manager, 91吃瓜 Press, 574-631-3267, beckwith.7@nd.edu
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