Center Camaraderie by Angelyn Spignesi Kopylec Arden

Center Camaraderie

by Angelyn Spignesi Kopylec Arden

In the first part of this book, Angelyn Spignesi Kopylec Arden, Ph.D., Psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Holy Apostles College and Seminary, summarizes, extends, and reflects upon psychological-philosophical-theological findings in her previous eleven books. The second part of this book is a novella that she began before and wrote during the time that she wrote the essay; her poems, play, stories, and novellas have been the source and result of her study of the unconscious for decades.

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Angelyn Arden holds a doctorate in cognitive psychology from the University of New Hampshire and did postdoctoral work in depth psychology, literature, and phenomenology. She has written books and articles on the interface of these areas. She had a depth psychology practice for 25+ years. She recently retired from Holy Apostles College and Seminary where she has the title Professor Emeritus, and where, since 2006, she taught courses in literature and psychology to undergraduates and Human Formation to seminarians and sisters.

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Apologia Pro Sancta Maria–Mater Pulchrae Dilectionis (Mother of Fair Love): Mater Viventium Sacramentorum Caritatis (Mother of the Living Sacraments of Charity)

Apologia Pro Sancta Maria–Mater Pulchrae Dilectionis (Mother of Fair Love): Mater Viventium Sacramentorum Caritatis (Mother of the Living Sacraments of Charity), Book 2

by Joseph P. Michael, Th.D., with a foreword by Fr. Edward Looney

This work tackles another Marian topic that was left unresolved at the conclusion of Second Vatican Council, namely, Mary’s mediation of the grace of the sacraments. This work is partly apologetic, partly catechetical but mostly theological. The inquiry also identifies departures from Catholic teaching by non-Catholic Christian denominations which may serve the interests of the Church’s efforts directed to Christian unity and Catholic evangelization. In a slight departure from accepted scholarly approaches to systematic theology, this investigation introduces the mystical revelations of the Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich and the Venerable Sister Mary of Agreda in support of the argument that Mary mediates the grace of the sacraments ex opere operantis, helping to make a person more disposed to the worthy reception of the sacraments of charity so they become living sacraments of love.

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“This work offers the Church not only a theological explanation for an unresolved question that posed a conundrum for theologians at the Council but also a powerful reminder of the importance of Marian devotion, of the power of Mary’s mediation and of loving one another as a remedy to the difficult challenges facing the Church, a remedy which I heartedly endorse.” – from the foreword by Fr. Edward Looney, President Emeritus of the Mariological Society of America

“Joseph P. Michael’s text offers the reader a rich opportunity to reflect on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Mediator of All Grace, especially in the sacraments. He does so in a manner consistent with the rich Tradition of the Church, Thomistic theology, and the Magisterium. It is a rich treasure of wisdom.” – Rev. John P. Cush, STD, Professor of Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology, Saint Joseph’s Seminary and College (Dunwoodie), Yonkers, New York

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Joseph P. Michael holds two degrees in the applied sciences, two post-graduate degrees in Catholic theology and a doctorate (Th.D.) in Mariology, this following a long career as a business consultant serving the needs of the sick and elderly. In addition to his scholarly work, he is currently the Director of two Eucharistic Apostolates that serve the liturgical needs of Catholic parishes across the US and Canada.

He may be contacted at joseph.p.michael.publications@gmail.com

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Apologia Pro Sancta Maria–Mater Pulchrae Dilectionis (Mother of Fair Love): Mater Mysticae Civitatis Dei (Mother of the Mystical City of God), Book III

ON THE HORIZON FOR SUMMER OF 2025

Apologia Pro Sancta Maria–Mater Pulchrae Dilectionis (Mother of Fair Love): Mater Mysticae Civitatis Dei (Mother of the Mystical City of God), Book 3

by Joseph P. Michael, Th.D.

Mystical theology is a science that examines the intimate relationship between the soul and God, a relationship that is manifested in prayer, contemplation of the divine mysteries and private revelation where the soul is presented with the privileged opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the Incarnate God and the Virgin Mother. This mystical dialogue is both doctrinal and meditative, both speculative and practical.

Book III of this series delves deeper into the mystical relationship between the Virgin Mother and these extraordinary visionaries and living sacraments of charity. In this particular instance, this work examines the mystical dialogue between the Venerable Sister Mary of Agreda and Christ and His Mother as recorded in Mistica Ciudad de Dios, a text that enjoys the approbations of Popes Innocent XI, Alexander VIII, Clement IX and Benedict XIII as well as the Bishop of Ratisbon, the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, the Bishop of Tarazona and the Bishop of Fort Wayne, Indiana who authorize its reading with reverential prudence and good judgment.

It is the expectation that this careful examination of the text using the Lectio Divina method of discernment will provide further illumination of the truths of Catholic doctrine thus providing scholars and theologians with new lines of theological inquiry into the mysteries of the faith and topics related to Mary’s participation in God’s plan of salvation.

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Joseph P. Michael holds two degrees in the applied sciences, two post-graduate degrees in Catholic theology and a doctorate (Th.D.) in Mariology, this following a long career as a business consultant serving the needs of the sick and elderly. In addition to his scholarly work, he is currently the Director of two Eucharistic Apostolates that serve the liturgical needs of Catholic parishes across the US and Canada.

He may be contacted at joseph.p.michael.publications@gmail.com

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Gifts of Providence: From Wyoming Pioneers to Vatican Diplomacy

Gifts of Providence: From Wyoming Pioneers to Vatican Diplomacy

by John Klink

In this intriguing memoir, John Klink recounts the theme of his life as “Gift” — a hallmark of Divine Providence from God whose grace is everlasting. Born on October 8, 1949, on the historic Flag Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming, the grandson of German and Irish immigrants, John’s family then moved to Montecito, an enclave for the famous and wealthy, steadied for his family by his mother’s deep faith-life. His Jesuit studies at Santa Clara, Georgetown and Loyola University took him to Rome, and inculcated a life-time devotion to poverty alleviation and refugee assistance. His highly challenging international assignments to war-torn and poverty-ridden countries with Catholic Relief Services, including a happy collaboration with St. Mother Theresa, were followed by his recruitment by the Vatican, and then the White House, as a negotiator/advisor at the United Nations during the critical period of the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of the European Union—all unthinkable without the vision of Pope John Paul II and his friendship/collaboration with President Ronald Reagan. John’s story is placed in the context of faith and perseverance of both his immediate ancestors, and the grace of exceptional global leadership in spirituality and human rights, recounted from a front-row seat at the forum of international diplomacy.

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“One of my fond memories of John Klink is from a 1998 UN Conference on Youth. Depending upon the country, the term youth could include anyone from 10 to 35 years of age. At the time, John was the lead negotiator for the Holy See and was blocking consensus. He said three times in the same baritone voice without emotion: ‘There are millions of people married in the world, and the word marriage should be included in this paragraph.’ Each time he said it, tension in the room increased, and a different country would object. On the third and final time, the representative from a European country in an angry voice demanded: ‘Why is the Holy See so obsessed with marriage?’ To which John (on behalf of the Holy See) replied: ‘Perhaps, the honorable representative should ask his wife.’ The comment provoked an instantaneous outburst of laughter, and the Chairman hammered the table with his gavel to adjourn the meeting.” – Jane F. Adolphe, J.C.L./J.C.D., LL.B./B.C.L., Professor of Law, Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida, and lead editor of Politics, Law & Religion in Times of COVID and Clerical Sexual Misconduct, Vol 2: A Foundational Conversation

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John Klink recounts some of the intriguing stories of his unique life of faith-based humanitarian service, diplomacy, finance, and politics which he attributes to gifts of Divine Providence that he would like to pass as a baton to future generations.

The grandson of 19th-century emigrant pioneers from the Kingdom of Württemberg and Ireland, he was born on October 8, 1949, on one of Wyoming’s oldest ranches. His paternal German grandfather’s Flag Ranch near Laramie hosted three U.S. Presidents and served as the departure point for Teddy Roosevelt’s famous 60 mi. compulsory horseback ride to Cheyenne with his Cabinet, while his maternal Irish family’s scion served as the first foreign-born U.S. Senator from Wyoming, and a pallbearer for his close friend Buffalo Bill. Following his father’s sales of the family ranches that ran from southern Wyoming to northern Colorado in 1952, his father made a precipitous move to a Bernard Maybeck home in Montecito near Santa Barbara which greatly influenced his love for architecture, art and music.

This move at a young age saw him growing up as a neighbor and friend to many luminaries of Hollywood, industry, and royalty where he says he felt strong similarities with the Beverly Hillbillies, but his family was steadied by his mother’s deep faith-life. During, and following a Jesuit education at Santa Clara University, Georgetown, and Loyola University in Rome, which sparked a lifelong devotion for the poor and refugees, he joined CRS, the Catholic equivalent of the Peace Corps, and served in North Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Caribbean. This led to postings in some of the poorest countries of the world, collaborating with St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta, and being Director of a refuge Program in Thailand charged with the care of 400,000 traumatized Khmer during the Cambodian Crisis.

He was then recruited by the Vatican, and subsequently the White House, to serve as a diplomat/negotiator for scores of United Nations World Summits and Conferences during the critical period of the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of the European Union, became an advisor to Popes and Presidents, was elected President of the International Catholic Migration Commission, and with his wife Patricia began a sovereign securities firm on Wall Street.

John is quick to note that his fascinating, and at times highly challenging, experiences had little to do with his personal talents, but to his willingness to make himself available to Divine Providence without which he would have been a dusty but happy sheepherder on the Wyoming prairie to this day and sadly would probably not have met his beautiful wife with whom he recently celebrated their 37th anniversary in their home in Umbria.

Honors: Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Knight of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, Knight of Columbus (3rd Degree), and a Knight of Sts. Maurice and Lazarus. Royal Thai Armed Forces Award for Humanitarian Assistance to Displaced Persons in Thailand; 41st CRS Anniversary Award for Humanitarian Assistance; Legatus Ambassador Award.

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Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D.

Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students

by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D.

Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students is an inspirational and powerful book that explains the stages of child development and different emotional, spiritual, sexual, psychological, psychosocial and physical growth topics that may not be found in other books. The nine chapters are creatively explained partly in story-telling form using practical daily life applications to make them simple to understand and integrate, offering readers options in their search for answers and understanding. As the saying goes, seek wisdom and it will become yours.

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“This book is a worthwhile resource for individuals who want to understand and appreciate their own journey of life, including young people who are often bombarded by many demands and expectations from the wider community. Another key beneficiary of this book are parents who, even with the best intentions, do not get on with their children. This book provides insights that will assist them, and indeed their children, to know that not all is lost. The Academy will also benefit from this book, which is a condensed package of what psychology entails. Faith institutions that must provide services to the adherents as they grapple with the questions of life will be another key consumer of this work.” – Mary N. Getui, Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

“The activities are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, promoting an active and engaging learning process. Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students is a must-have for educators and parents alike. It is a vital tool for nurturing the next generation of well-rounded, empathetic, and intellectually curious individuals. Dr. Ngozi’s visionary approach promises to transform secondary education in Africa and beyond, laying a strong foundation for a brighter future.” – NDE Irene Awemo. Educationist/Pedagogic Inspector/Founder of Schools of Professional Excellence – SCOPE, Cameroon

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Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D., has over seventeen years of experience teaching at secondary and post-secondary levels. This has provided her with extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods on surveying, interviewing, case study research, educational psychology, psychotherapy research, psychospiritual training and ethnography and interpretive studies. A professional skills trainer, she teaches practical spirituality skills, mentoring students at all levels, including diploma, first degree, master’s and PhD at Catholic University, Tangaza University, and the Psycho-Spiritual Institute in Kenya. In addition, she has served in various capacities as a solicitor, advocating for vulnerable people and for the empowerment of children, youth and women. She has written a dozen academic books and two novels.

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