Orbis Books

10/22/2026

What can the words of Saint Oscar Romero teach us about faith, justice, and hope today?

Join Orbis Books publisher Robert Ellsberg in conversation with Todd Walatka, author of Words of Life: The Preaching of Saint Oscar Romero. Together they explore Romero's powerful preaching and its enduring call to discipleship, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice.

🎥 Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdNyKwpgCRQ&list=PL_I9zTQkaIOvdWF_dm6kbINWCZ-fkjpXt&index=11

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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

🌍 Celebrating 100 Years of World Mission Day!

From Pope Pius XI to Pope Leo XIV, a century of faith, service, and global mission continues to inspire the Church today.

In a special article for National Catholic Reporter, Maryknoll mission scholar James H. Kroeger reflects on the remarkable legacy of World Mission Day and its enduring call to share faith, build bridges, and serve communities around the world.

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/pius-xi-leo-xiv-world-mission-day-marks-100-years

10/21/2026

📚✨ OUT TODAY!

Explore the extraordinary world of Alfred North Whitehead with Whitehead’s Universe: A Prismatic Introduction by Andrew M. Davis—available now from Orbis Books!

🌟 Discover a fresh and illuminating introduction to Whitehead’s philosophy, exploring the fascinating connections between science, philosophy, theology, and our understanding of the universe.

Whether you're new to Whitehead's thought or looking to deepen your understanding, this engaging new release offers a fascinating journey into one of the most influential philosophical visions of the modern era.

📖 Discover a universe of ideas and new perspectives!

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10/21/2026

What is the history of women deacons in the Catholic Church, and what might the future hold?

Join Orbis Books publisher Robert Ellsberg in conversation with Phyllis Zagano, internationally recognized scholar and author of The Vatican and Women Deacons. Their discussion explores the Vatican's study of women deacons, the historical evidence, and why this conversation continues to shape the life of the Church.

🎥 Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFEtciEIjc&list=PL_I9zTQkaIOvdWF_dm6kbINWCZ-fkjpXt&index=6

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10/20/2026

What does radical hospitality look like at the U.S. and Mexico border?

Join Orbis Books publisher Robert Ellsberg in conversation with Mary Fontana, author of Strangers in the Province of Joy: Practicing Radical Hospitality on the US-Mexico Border. Together they explore faith, compassion, accompaniment, and what it means to welcome the stranger in today's world.

🎥 Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPnOx4m3f9I&list=PL_I9zTQkaIOvdWF_dm6kbINWCZ-fkjpXt&index=5
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10/19/2026

What does it mean for Christianity to truly reckon with its relationship to Judaism? 🌅

In this thoughtful one-on-one interview, Orbis publisher Robert Ellsberg sits down with Mary C. Boys to discuss Blessing of a New Dawn: Reorienting Christianity’s Relation to Judaism. Together they explore history, repentance, theological renewal, and the path toward deeper understanding between Christians and Jews.

It’s a rich, honest conversation about faith, memory, and the courage to begin again.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPSfe4i33fY&list=PL_I9zTQkaIOvdWF_dm6kbINWCZ-fkjpXt&index=5&t=8s

10/17/2026

🎨 How can art become prayer? And why does faith need art?

Join Orbis Books publisher Robert Ellsberg in conversation with Alfonse Borysewicz, author of Painting Prayer: Why Faith Needs Art and Art Needs Faith, for a thoughtful discussion on the relationship between creativity, beauty, and the spiritual life.

▶️ Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0DHLZgYrQ4&list=PL_I9zTQkaIOvdWF_dm6kbINWCZ-fkjpXt&index=2&t=318s

📖 Learn more about the book: https://orbisbooks.com/products/painting-prayer-why-faith-needs-art-and-art-needs-faith