Bibliography for Readings on The Trinity
[From the MSBT Newsletter, January, 2003]

Berry, S.T., Dennis,  God's Valiant Warrior (Holy Trinity, Al: Missionary Cenacle Press) Chapter 17. 222-228
Within this chapter Fr. Dennis captures Fr. Judge's understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity and its relation to the Missionary Servant charism and mission.

Boff, Leonardo,  Holy Trinity, Perfect Community, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books) 1988.
''Why be concerned with the Trinity? What does It mean to say, "I believe In the Father, the Son, and the Holy spirit? In this accessible work Boff takes up the ancient doctrine of the Trinity shoving its meaning and relevance for Christian faith today ''

Bracken, S.J. Joseph,  What are They Saying about the Trinity? (New York: Paulist Press) 1979.
''Bracken has written a concise and tamely summary of contemporary directions in Trinitarian theology. His report will be welcomed by teachers. students. and other readers who wish to keep up-to-date on the directions of theology ''

Collins, S.J., Gerald,  The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinity, (New York/Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press) 1999.
A comprehends: e. contemporary Inquiry. The Trlpersonal God Illumines the historical and scriptural roots of belief ln the Trlnity and clarities contemporary trends In trinitarian thought

Davis, Stephen, Kendall, Daniel, and O'Collins, Gerald, eds.,  The Trinity: An Interdisciplinary Symposium the Trinity, (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999).
The authors of this collection of essays take up a variety of questions--the Trinity in St. Paul and St. Augustine, the value and limitations of the ''social model'' of the Trlnity, the Trinity in art and in preaching, and so on. O'Collins' survey of contemporary trends is particularly valuable.

Downey, Michael,  Altogether Gift: A Trinitarian Spirituality, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books) 2000.
Wlth reverence and insight Dr. Michael Downey guides us to a deeper appreciation of the Triune God who is Giver, Given, Gift/ing. In a style both direct and conversational. he offers us a new grammar for understanding and speaking of the central mystery of Christian faith.'' Robert F Morneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay

Fatula, O.P., Mary Ann,  The Triune God of Christian Faith. (Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press) 1990.
Fatula's hope is to open readers to the meaning of the triune God for our concrete human lives, and in giving a taste of the vast riches of this God, to make the reader hunger for more. She prays that this small volume will help readers to know and savor by experience the meaning of Catherine of Siena's word: "You, eternal Trinity, are insatiable, you in whose depth the soul is sated yet remains always hungry for you, thirsty for you... You...are a deep sea: the more l enter you the more I discover, and the more 1 discover, the more I seek you.''

Gunton, Colin F.,  The Promise of Trinitarian Theology (Edinburgh: T & T Clarke) 1991.
"In this revised and expanded edition of a classic works Professor Gunton explores the theology of the Trinity. Central to his work is his argument that the doctrine should over ways of articulator the being of God and of the world so that we may be better able to live before God and each other."

Hunt, Anne,  The Trivia and the Paschal Mystery: A Development in Recent Catholic Theology (Collegeville, Minn: The Liturgical Press, 1997).
The author samples the work of four contemporary Catholic theologians who interpret the Cross and Resurrection as a mystery involving not only the Son, but the Father and Holt Spirit. Her chapter on the Trinitarian theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar is especially helpful.

Johnson, Elizabeth,  She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological Discourse (New York Crossroad) 1992, chapter 14, 191-222.
"As perhaps the best book of feminist theology to date, She Who ls, is at once thoroughly orthodox, grounded in classical Christian thought, liberatingly contemporary, and rooted in Women's expenence.'' Library Journal Chapter ten, "Triune God: Mystery of Relation'' focuses on Tradition and its content, symbolism and its direction towards meaning, female metaphors and the practical and critical effect of this mystery

LaCugna, Catherine Mowry,  God For Us: The Trinity and Christian Life (San Francisco: Harper Collins) 1991.
"An extraordinary work that revitalizes theology and christen life by recovering the early roots of Trinitarian doctrine and explonng the enduringly practical dimensions of faith in God as a community of persons. ''

McCarty, S.T., Shaum, Partners in the Divine Dance of Our Three Person’d God, (New York|ahwab, N.J: Paulist Press) 1996.
This book invites readers to pray the mystery of the Trinity in ways that are dynamic, passionate, and relevant to their lives. By suggesting ways to read, reflect, pray, live and love more deeply into a consciousness of the indwelling Trinity touching on lectio and the Rublev icon; this book attempts to shed some light and enkindle some heat in fostering a richer relationship between ordinary believers and their three person'd God.

O'Collins, Gerald, S.J., The Tripersonal God: Understanding and Interpreting the Trinity (New York: Paulist Press, 1999).
The author, a well-known teacher at the Gregorian University in Rome, provides a soled exposition of classical Trinitarian doctrine. He begins with the Scriptures and ends with contemporary authors. He explains the development of Trinitarian dogma and offers a careful evaluation of new theories.