So why do Catholics... Say Mary remained a virgin?... Refuse to rely on Scripture alone?... Teach papal infallibility?... Worship saints and bow down to their graven images?... Claim the wafer is really Jesus?... And, bottom line, again and again: Where in the Bible does it say..blah blah blah..?...
When some folks have questions about Catholicism, they’re more than merely curious. They want to take a jab at your beliefs as they try to persuade you to accept theirs. Door-to-door proselytizers are trained to ask hot-button questions. They proclaim to know what many Catholics can’t articulate.
Now author, EWTN television host, and noted apologist (that is, defender and teacher of Catholic doctrine) Patrick Madrid has compiled tough questions Catholics face. They are questions he and others have been confronted with time and again.
He presents solid, Bible-based, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-explain answers. Here is how to calmly, charitably, and effectively respond. Discover the answers to some questions you may have wondered about yourself! Paper, 208 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003. Quantity
If you’re a catechist responsible for your parish’s RCIA program, a homilist, or an in-the-pew Catholic who’s searching for a way to deepen your experience of the Sunday Reading at mass.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Then this the book for you!
Opening the Scriptures is a unique resource that’s tailor-made for those who teach, those who preach, and those who continue to reach for a deeper understanding of the Word of God presented in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Opening the Scriptures gives you:
Includes Lectionary listings and the Catechism references, an unbeatable combination. A way to make Lectionary-based catechesis even more effective! Paper, 256 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003 Quantity
A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories includes 42 Bible episodes from the Old and New Testaments—from the Creation of the world to the Ascension of Jesus. This delightful collection of stories demonstrates the relationship between God and His people throughout time. In addition, each page gives life to the customs, style of dress, and way of life during Biblical times. Here is the perfect book to help parents teach religious truths and values to their children. Hardcover, 125 pages, Ignatius Press Fall 2003.
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While lay ministers have quickly become an integral part of the day-to-day functioning of the Catholic Church in the U.S., little has been written about their spiritual practices ... until now.
Based on years of work by a team researchers, Lay Ministers and Their Spiritual Practices offers a never-seen-before glimpse into the professional and spiritual lives of Catholic lay ministers. For the first time, read: What brought them to ministry What their spiritual practices are What sustains them in their work What they seek or what they need from continuing education and formation.
Here, clearly spelled out, are the seven spiritual practices used by the majority of lay ministers. Discover how to appy the same practices when working with your lay ministers, whether salaried or volunteer. Or when working as a lay minister yourself.
This is information every lay minister, formation program director, and bishop needs to know. Hardcover, 224 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003 Quantity
In October 2002, Pope John Paul II updated the prayers of the rosary for the first time in five centuries when he issued his Apostolic Letter “Rosarium Virginis Mariae.” Designating this the Year of the Rosary (October 2002 – October 2003), Pope John Paul II added a new set of “mysteries” – events in the lives of Jesus – for worshippers to reflect on the mystery of salvation and the role of Mary as intercessor. He has also invited the faithful to pray the rosary for peace. The rosary was standardized in the 16th century and called for contemplating on the fifteen mysteries, clustered in groups of five: the Joyful Mysteries of Christ’s birth, the Sorrowful Mysteries of his crucifixion, and the Glorious Mysteries of his resurrection.
Different mysteries are contemplated on each day, with the Glorious Mysteries repeated on Sundays. Now, on Thursday, the Pope asks Catholics to reflect on five Mysteries of Light: Christ’s baptism, his first miracle at Cana, his proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom of God, his Transfiguration in front of three disciples, and the institution of the Eucharist as a sacrament.
Mysteries of Light offers simple meditations written by Pope John Paul II on each of the 20 mysteries of the rosary, along with stunning 25 color illustrations (icons) woven throughout the text. 52 pages; Paperback Ligouri Publications Fall 2003. Quantity
“It is moving to read the accounts of Guadalupe, sensitively written and steeped in tenderness. In them the Virgin Mary, the handmaid “who glorified the Lord” (Lk 1:46), reveals herself to Juan Diego as the Mother of the true God. As a sign, she gives him precious roses, and as he shows them to the Bishop, he discovers the blessed image of Our Lady imprinted on his tilma... Beloved Juan Diego, “the talking eagle,” shows us the way that leads to the ‘Dark Virgin’ of Tepeyac, that she may receive us in the depths of her heart, for she is the loving, compassionate Mother who guides us to the true God. Amen.” -HOMILY OF THE HOLY FATHER JOHN PAUL II, in the CANONIZATION OF JUAN DIEGO, July 31, 2002 48 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications Fall 2003 Quantity
Living a moral life is more than following rules, it is a state of being. A moral person is someone who has developed a moral sense, or conscience, manifested by a goodness that is integrated into daily living. For such a person, morality looses all sense of restriction and becomes a positive affirmation of a relationship with God. Pure Heart, Clear Conscience offers an approach to morality that is rooted in a relationship with Jesus, our Savior. As we strengthen our relationship with the Lord, we begin to develop a Christian conscience than is able to recognize sin and accept true forgiveness. In welcoming goodness into our lives, we find the true happiness the every person was created for. 120 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications Fall 2003 Quantity
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 Quantity
Beginning with the first day of Advent and continuing through the twelve days of Christmas to Epiphany, Advent and Christmas With the Saints provides daily readings from the writings and teachings of the saints. Readers walk day-by-day with the saints, recalling the Scriptures they read, meditating on the thoughts they had, praying as they might have prayed, and talking openly with God. Each entry ends with a modern, thought-provoking prayer.
Amid the secular distractions of the season, Advent and Christmas With the Saints enables readers to share the anticipation, joy, and wonder the saints felt during Advent and Christmas. Christians looking for a way to re-spiritualize their Christmas practices, prayer groups, small-faith communities, Bible study classes, teachers, clergy, and religious will cherish this guide to refocusing on the reason for the season, the birth of the Messiah. 112 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications Fall 2003 Quantity
The Second Vatican Council says, We ought to try to discover a new reverence for the Eucharistic mystery. Something is happening that is greater than anything we can do. The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is the font from which all her power flows.
This profound statement about the Eucharist stands at the center of this book by Cardinal Ratzinger. He compellingly shows us the biblical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Eucharist. The Cardinal draws far-reaching conclusions, focusing on the importance of one's personal devotion to and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, for the personal reception of Communion by the individual Christian, as well as for the life of the Church. For Ratzinger, any transformation of the world on the social plane grows out of the celebration of the Eucharist. He beautifully illustrates how the omnipotent God comes intimately close to us in the Holy Eucharist, the Heart of Life.
160 pages, softcover, Ignatius Press Fall 2003. Quantity
