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How to Make a Good Confession, the newest pamphlet from Our Sunday Visitor, gives Catholics those words, describing the actions and responses for each step of the sacrament. It also serves as a practical guide to a thorough examination of conscience, asking a series of commandment-based real-world questions. Even those familiar with the steps of the sacrament will benefit from a more thoughtful confession.

Equally as important, How to Make a Good Confession will inspire Catholics to seek reconciliation by reminding them of the great grace and peace they can receive when they ask for God’s endless mercy.

This pamphlet is perfect for display in the back of church or near the reconciliation room — parishioners can read it as they prepare for confession, or take it with them for reference. Use this pamphlet as a bulletin insert or mail it with other parish materials — it’s a wonderful way to remind parishioners to seek God’s forgiveness through the sacrament.

Available as single pamphlet for 75 cents or in packs of 50 for $12.95
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Nathan Mitchell offers daily reflections for the season of Lent that focus on the unity of Word and World in our lives. Drawing upon the wisdom of scripture and such notable sources as St. Benedict, Flannery O’Connor, C.S. Lewis, Elie Wiesel, world events, and folktales, Mitchell weaves together the threads of deep spiritual awareness and the familiar colors of our lives.

Allow yourself this Lenten season to be wrapped in a unique fabric of reflection and grace of Daybreaks with Nathan Mitchell.

New for Lent 2010.

Pages: 64; Size: 5.5 X 8.25 Inches
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The strong opening chords of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" announce the season of Advent. From the Latin words venio, meaning "come," and ad, meaning "to," Advent means "coming to." The curious energy of Advent is the waiting for something that has already happened, the looking for something that is already here. It is both right now and not yet. Christians sing "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," yet Emmanuel means "God is with us."

Author Pat Livingston believes the best preparation for this celebration of the coming of our Lord at Christmas is to deepen awareness of God's presence every day, to pause in the "right now" so we can see evidence of what is already here and what is yet to come. The passages found in Daybreaks act as doorways to the Emmanuel reality and help readers notice doors opening of their own. Everyday occurrences are transformed into moments of prayer and meditation.

48-page booklet; 5-1/2 x 8-1/4

Pat Livingston is an author, and nationally known speaker who has been giving workshops, retreats, and lectures around the United States for twenty-five years. For seven years she was the Associate Director of the Center for Continuing Formation in Ministry at the University of Notre Dame.
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Well-known writer and preacher on social-justice issues Father John Kavanaugh will lead readers on an Advent journey reflecting on the needs of God's created world and our responsibilities to our fellow human beings, who are members of the Body of Christ

48-page booklet; 5-1/2 x 8-1/4

Father Kavanaugh teaches philosophy at Saint Louis University. He lectures on consumerism, spirituality, and the ethics of human dignity. His award-winning "Ethics Notebook" column in America magazine and his three-volume set, The Word, (Orbis) provide the material for these Daybreaks reflections.

Lent is for those of us who do everything wrong, except for believing Christ loves us. We question our faith; we are shocked at the temptations we feel; we find ways to rationalize financial risks; we even enjoy that bite of steak just before recalling, “It’s a Friday in Lent!” Lent is not for those who have reached human perfection, but for those who believe in Jesus’ salvation.

Begin each day this Lenten season with a Daybreaks meditation. Find a quiet place where you can be open to the peaceful presence of God. These reflections take only a few moments of your day. Allow time for the words to sink in, for the message to unfold. Consider how these ideas might change your life, challenge your attitudes and beliefs, and inform your heart. Lent is a season of conversion. This is the journey of Lent and Easter.

Conventual Franciscan Kenneth G. Davis is an expert on sin. Since God is an expert on forgiveness, the two get along pretty well. Father Davis also talks a lot, so it is fortunate that as a priest he is called to do so. However, it is even more fortunate that a lot of people talk back to him, since it was within the crucible of that dialogue that these meditations were prepared.

64-page booklet
Ligouri Publications. 2009
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These poignant reflections will touch your heart in a way that can only move you closer to God. The author explores the themes of love, fear, pain, and promise in ways that will move you emotionally, guide you spiritually, and make this Lent and Easter season a rewarding journey.

Begin your day with a Daybreaks meditation. Find a quiet, peaceful place. The reflections will only take a few moments, but allow time for the message to unfold in your heart. As it does, consider how these ideas impact your life. Think about ways you can change your attitudes and beliefs and hear the words, "Come, follow me."

64-page booklet
Ligouri Publications. 2007
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Written by Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
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Written by Sr. Mary Terese Donze, ASC.
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Tells better and in less space the principal reasons and motives for consecrating ourselves to Mary, using St. Louis De Montfort's True Devotion to Mary method. Also, summarizes the Fatima message, relating it to True Devotion. Beautiful! 68 Pp. PB. Impr.

Pub.: Tan Books & Publishers
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Just as the title indicates, this famous booklet of St. Alphonsus Liguori teaches us how to speak personally and with confidence in prayer to God, who, the Saint says, will not “speak” to us unless we first speak to Him. Covers every aspect of our personal relationship with God. St. Paul says of Our Lord, “In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.” ( Ephesians 3:12). Thus, we can approach God as His friends, with confidence and boldness—yes, we spiritual pygmies are to approach with boldness the Almighty and Infinite God! But that is how God wants us to be—familiar, confident, bold and constant! TAN Books & Publishers Spring 2005.
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A beautiful book, printed and illustrated in two colors, that includes prayers to Mary from various Liturgies of the Church and from Christians throughout the centuries as well as the more well-known prayers to Our Lady.

No. of Pages: 96
Size: 4 X 6 1/4 inches
Cover: PAPERBACK
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The five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary are accompanied by Scripture, meditations from Padre Pio, and special intentions for bishops, priests and intercessors.

Paperback; 49 pp.
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16 pp., Size: 6 X 8 1/2.
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This book contains some of the finest prayers from both the new and the old editions of the ENCHIRIDION OF INDULGENCES. The prayer texts are all given in sense lines and in large type for easy reading. Printed and illustrated in two colors.

No. of Pages: 192
Size: 4 1/3 X 6 3/4
Cover: FLEXIBLE
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A spiritual companion for Morning and Evening Prayer of the Four-Week Psalter, this volume presents ways in which the experience of the Hours may be made more powerful for those who say them, e.g., by using the spirituality of Carmel, especially that of Elizabeth of the Trinity. Paperback, 208 Pages. Catholic Book Publishing Co.
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Get the Facts Behind the Fiction of The Da Vinci Code.

The New York Times best-seller The Da Vinci Code is all over the media. It’s on the minds and in the conversations of many Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Now there is a new resource to answer all the questions and help readers understand the difference between fact and fiction.

De-Coding Da Vinci, the facts behind the fiction of The Da Vinci Code, a book by Amy Welborn, addresses the misrepresentation of history, religion and art in The Da Vinci Code.

Did Leonardo actually build these codes into his paintings?
Was the Priory of Sion a real organization?
Is the Holy Grail really, as he says, Mary Magdalene's womb and now her bones, and not the Last Supper cup?
Is Opus Dei really what The Da Vinci Code says it is?
What was Constantine’s true role in early Christianity?
Was Jesus human or divine or both?
Was He married to Mary Magdalene?
Do secret writings not in the Bible really contain truths about Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the “sacred feminine”?

Complete with discussion questions in every chapter, this is the perfect book to accurately answer questions as well as inspire further faithful discussion and conversation among peers. It can be used either as a personal resource to expand one’s knowledge of the issues raised by The Da Vinci Code or to lead a discussion for a book club, a parish faith community or to discuss with friends who’ve read the book and have questions that need to be answered. Our Sunday Visitor April 2004.
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Thomas Merton, the renowned Cistercian monk, brings us to a fresh experience of the Advent and Christmas season, where we look forward to the coming of the Messiah who will make all things new again. In a spirit of monastic simplicity, Merton reveals the humble way in which we can invite the Savior into our hearts–without all the clutter, noise, and anxiety. Everyone searching for simple spiritual joy will want to spend Advent and Christmas With Thomas Merton. 112 pages; Paperback. Fall 2002
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"Say-a-Prayer" board book. Press button and hear "Bless This Food" prayer recited.

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SEQUENCE: Ch.1-8: The Old Testament, God our creator; our home in Heaven lost through original sin; the world prepares for the Savior. Ch. 9-21: The Incarnation, life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Ch. 22-28: The Holy Spirit, the Church, and Mary our mother.

AIM: To give the first grade student a basic introduction to God, the life of our Savior, and to prayer, with a special emphasis on growing to know, love, and trust God.
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SEQUENCE: B.C.: Before Christ Ch. 1-14: The fall and the first murder. The sin and suffering of mankind. God chooses his people and their leaders. A.D. In the Year of Our Lord Ch. 15-30: History changes when Jesus the King comes. Through grace, especially in the sacraments, we receive the strength to do good.

AIM: To help fourth grade students understand their purpose and goal in life, and to see God's plan in history and society to lead us all to Heaven, our true, eternal home.
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Lent: An Uncommon Love Story is Antoinette Bosco’s insightful, often poignant reflection on the season of Lent – a season of the Church year that is mirrored by seasons in our lives. Who of us has not known losses and disappointments? Deep hurts that do not go away? And why does it have to be this way?

“I have come to see Lent as the mosaic of what life is about. It is given to us as a gift to take an incredible journey of some forty days where we can gain moments of real insight, unlocking the mysteries of why life is as it is. In Lent we are given the freedom to ask questions and cry out our confusions, trusting that God understands.” Paperback, 111 pages. Pauline Books & Media Winter 2005.
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Matthew Bunson brings his deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic history and Faith to this biography of our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Here's your chance to learn more about this remarkable man in an easily readable, yet meticulously researched book. In these pages you'll read about his early life in Germany, his growth and influence in the Church as bishop and cardinal, and his election as our 265th pope. Included is a chronology of the life of Pope Benedict XVI and the dynamic world history through which he lived and worked.
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Bestselling author Francine M. O'Connor recounts traditional,well-loved Christmas stories in lively rhyme and verse style. Full-color illustrations and popular story line make The ABC's of Christmas the perfect gift book for 3- to 8-year-old children.

This authorized biography of a much-loved woman is remarkable for its readable narrative and intimate account of the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, often told in her own words, thus making it stand above the many books written about this contemporary saint both before and after her death. Its publication coincides with her beatification on October 19, 2003.

Author T.T. Mundakel spent many hours with Mother Teresa; his skillful integration of her own words describing the events, decisions, and challenges of her life enhance the simple and compelling account of her struggles, her unending confidence in God, and her work among the poorest of the poor in India. Following her life from her childhood in Albania, via Dublin, to the streets of Calcutta, Blessed Mother Teresa exudes love, dignity, and faith.

The book was originally written in the Malayalam language (one of the many Indian languages) and translated into Hindi in 1998, winning the prestigious Kakkassery award for the best biography published in India. The new translation into English is as befittingly gracious as its subject. Blessed Mother Teresa was written with the full cooperation of Mother Teresa and after her death, with the endorsement of the Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded. 224 pages; Hardback. Ligouri Publications Fall 2003
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The latest entry in the best-selling “Essential” series is intended to help readers understand the place of the Bible in Catholic tradition, the history of how the Bible developed, a guide to its interpretation, and its use in prayer. Also included are such helpful aids as tips for preparing for the Sunday lectionary readings, Biblical prayer services for special occasions, a suggested plan for reading the Bible, a chart of New Testament parables, and a list of helps for reading the Bible. The Catechism of the Catholic Church underscores the rationale for this book. It says: “In order to reveal himself to men...God speaks to them in human words....Through all the words of Sacred Scripture, God speaks only one single Word, his one Utterance in whom he expresses himself completely." (CCC 101–102). And the encyclical Dei Verbum (The Word of God) (1965) urges the children of the Church to read the Scriptures on a frequent basis (DV 24). This new volume in the “Essential” series will provide valuable assistance to adult Catholics who wish to develop their faith life, who wish to understand the meaning of the Bible more deeply, and who wish to make the Bible an essential part of their spiritual development. 304 pages; Paperback, Fall 2002
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This collection of writings reveals the Holy Father's beliefs on religious truth and freedom, Church and culture, the Eucharist, Christian unity, and ministry and service. These words display Benedict's zeal and provide hope for the church. 128 page Hardcover Ligouri Publications.
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Spiritual Reflections on the Sunday Gospels, Cycle B

A superb homily preparation tool, this innovative approach to the Gospels of the Sundays of the B Cycle offers a series of short meditations. Utilizing an innovative way to interpret Sacred Scripture, this second volume in the To Praise, To Bless, To Preach series shows how Jesus lives in the Word of God and how the Word of God enables each of us to reach our fullest potential in life.

It is also a wellspring of insight for our personal journey to the happiness and holiness for which we have been created. Through prayerful contemplation of the Gospels, Peter John Cameron, O.P., empowers each of us to apply Jesus' teachings to our daily life.

Cycle B is year 2009, 2012, 2015, etc.
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In the last few years, the priesthood has been challenged by crisis and tension. Addressing this crisis, licensed psychologist and director of the Saint Luke Institute, Fr. Stephen Rossetti stresses that psychology can be effective in enriching the lives of priests, and the priesthood itself, if it works with a basis of spirituality. Rossetti invites priests to recognize the dignity of their calling through honest and psychologically based self-assessment because happiness in the priesthood flows from both wholeness and holiness.

Rossetti also highlights the need for systemic changes to coincide with personal conversions. He calls for a change in the culture of clerical life; emphasizes the need for greater accountability, openness and honesty on all levels; demands stronger relationships between bishops and priests; and suggests changes in seminary formation that will address the personal challenges faced by priests. Paperback 224 Pages Ave Maria Press Fall 2005.
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1938 edition. Nine chapters on the nature and essence of the priesthood by the late auxiliary bishop of Cologne, Germany. In the 1974 Foreword, Fr. John M. Dougherty, S.S. says it contains "the most inspiring, eloquent, and convincing pages I have ever read on this most exalted of all vocations. The book is a masterpiece, and if I were a bishop I would see to it that a copy of it were in the hands of each of my priests. And if I were a seminary rector, I would do all I could to place a copy in the hands of every member of my faculty and of each of my students."
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by Fr. Charles Chukwunedum Anene (nephew of Cardinal Arinze)

Rome 2004

Imprimatur: Howard J Hubbard, Bishop of Albany, NY, USA

Paperback, 288 pages, bibliography.
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By Mary Margaret Keaton

Tell me a story…while raising her children, journalist Mary Margaret Keaton discovered that sharing story together provided a wonderful way to engage them in conversations about things that matter. Now she shares her experience with parents and religious educators, offering a sampling of popular children’s books as pathways into the Christian message. Discover how sharing story—at bedtime, quiet time, anytime—can nurture, and nourish, a child’s spiritual life. Perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone who loves story—and wants to kindle that same flame in children!

KEY FEATURES

Includes an extensive bibliography of recommended children’s literature
Features a wealth of tips for parents and teachers on encouraging literacy in kids
Embraces a Christian and Catholic approach to exploring pathways of faith in the stories of many ethnicities and cultures

Paperback / 336 pages / Dimensions: 6" x 9 1/4"
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Spend a moment each day of the year reflecting on the wisdom of John Paul II. This book of direct quotes from the Holy Father features an inspiring thought dated for each day. Makes a perfect gift for any age! Paperback, 392 pages, Pauline Books & Media.
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