Here is a skillful weaving of the story of St. Ignatius Loyola?s conversion and pilgrimage with the colorful and dangerous history of Spain and Italy in the early sixteenth century. The life of the very human, very great Basque nobleman who founded the Jesuit Order, makes for one of de Wohl?s finest novels.
Seriously wounded at the siege of Pamplona in 1521, Don Inigo de Loyola learned that to be a Knight of God was an infinitely greater honor (and infinitely more dangerous) than to be a Knight in the forces of the Emperor. Uli von der Flue, humorous, intelligent and courageous Swiss mercenary, was responsible for the canon shot which incapacitated the worldly and ambitious young nobleman, and Uli became deeply involved in Loyola?s life. With Juanita, disguised as the boy Juan, Uli followed Loyola on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to protect him, but it was the saint who protected Uli and Juan. Through Uli?s eyes we see the surge and violence of the turbulent period in Jerusalem, Spain and Rome.
Louis de Wohl has again created an exciting and spiritually inspiring novel for all readers of historical fiction. Louis de Wohl was a distinguished and internationally acclaimed Catholic novelist whose popular historical novels on saints have been best-sellers worldwide, selling in the millions. Other available titles include Lay Siege to Heaven, Citadel of God, Set All Afire, The Restless Flame, and The Quiet Light. Many of his books were made into films. 315 pages, Sewn Softcover. Quantity
Comfort and encouragement for those who grieve... from those who?ve been there.
Through stories of persons who have journeyed through their own grieving, God Knows You?re Grieving is a practical, consoling and encouraging source of support for anyone encountering loss and grief. There are no simple directions or right ways to grieve, no quick fixes for the pain of loss. But in these pages you will find something that is right for you?a prayer, a sacred writing, some words of wisdom, or a story from someone who has been there?something to touch your heart and help you along the way. Despite all the distress, painful emotion, and change, despite the ache in our hearts and often even in our bodies, we can gradually pull our lives back together again. God Knows You?re Grieving will help you get through. Paperback 160 pages, softcover. Published July 2001 by Ave Maria Press
During his years as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, well-known Vatican prelate Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger has given three in-depth interviews. The first two interviews have become best selling books: The Ratzinger Report and Salt of the Earth. Because of the tremendous reception those books received, the Cardinal agreed to do another interview with journalist Peter Seewald, who had done the very popular Salt of the Earth interview. This third in-depth interview addresses deep questions of faith and the living of that faith in the modern world.
The interview took place over three full days spent at the Benedictine Abbey of Monte Cassino in a setting of the silence, prayer, and hospitality of the monks. For this meeting with the highly regarded Churchman, theologian, and author, the seasoned journalist, who had fallen away from the faith but eventually returned to the Church, once again provided a very stimulating, well-prepared series of wide-ranging questions on profound issues. The Cardinal responds with candor, frankness and deep insight, giving answers that are sometimes surprising and always thought provoking.
When Cardinal Ratzinger, one of the Church's great wise men, sat opposite me in the Abbey and patiently recounted to me the Gospel and the belief of Christendom from the beginning of the world to its end, something of the mystery that holds the world together became more tangible. 'Creation itself', he said, 'bears within itself an ordered pattern from which we can understand the ideas of God—and even the right way to live.'... Peter Seewald
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger is the Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He is a highly regarded theologian who has been a university professor and the author of numerous theological works as well as a leading theologian at the Second Vatican Council. Peter Seewald is a German journalist who has been a staff writer for two of Germany’s top weekly magazines as well as for one of the country’s most respected newspapers. 460 pages; Ignatius Press Fall 2002 Quantity
By Mary Martha Moss, FSP with Prof. Thomas H. Groome. Illustrated by Virginia Esquinaldo
Why do bad things sometimes happen? If your child has ever asked this question, you will find God Is Here...When Bad Things Happen a wise friend. It is both a storybook for children and a guide for parents and teachers. Explaining the presence of suffering in our lives through the endearing tale of Jeremy and the friend he loses, God Is Here...offers activities and questions for dialogue with children, as well as reflections to help adults deepen their faith and mentor the young. Also included are suggestions for family prayer in times of loss or difficulty.
Special features:
*Difficult subjects such as the presence of evil and suffering are presented on a child?s level. *Annotated pages provide a means for parents to deepen and apply story themes in a practical way. *Suggestions for activities allow kids to share their feelings with a parent or trusted adult. *Ideas are offered to help parents and children pray together about painful experiences. Paperback, 40 pages softcover, 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Pauline Books & Media Fall 2002
Why do we suffer? How can we live as believers in an unbelieving world? Who is Jesus? How can we pray? These are some of the questions John Paul II answers in this inspirational collection of his most intimate words and writings.
Revealing his pastoral heart, Fr. Karol Wojtyla speaks powerfully and with clarity about what it means to be a Christian in our modern world. In passages taken from three volumes of writings, the Holy Father discusses conscience, prayer, forgiveness, families, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the Mass and the Eucharist, poverty and suffering, and creating a culture of peace.
Go in Peace is the essential wisdom of John Paul II— a living testament to his legacy of hope and peace. It is the definitive book for every seeker who wants to know John Paul II as a man, as a priest, and as a Pope. Hardcover, 150 Pages. Loyola Press, April 2003
Each of the ten reflections in The Gift of Grandparenting, complete with lively examples and suggestions, focuses upon opportunities for sharing the gifts that each generation holds for the other—opportunities to play, to teach, to grow, to trust, to serve, to limit, to heal, to remember, to love, and to dance. Paperback, 160 pages, Ave Maria Press, September 2003
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.
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In these spiritual memoirs, twelve women share about their journeys to Christ and the Church and about their vocations to serve in the Church and the world. Their stories bear witness to their commitment to the truth of the Catholic faith, the importance of their vocation to leadership in the Church and the world, and their wise use of their gifts of femininity to advance the gospel.
Let the memories and reflections of these outstanding Catholic women inspire and instruct you on God's call and gift to women: Joanna Bogle, Ronda Chervin, Jo Croissant, Marika Gubasci, Kimberly Hahn, Genevieve Kineke, Chiara Lubich, Susan Muto, Maureen Roach, Joy Shiroi, Alice von Hildebrand, and Mercedes Arzu Wilson. Servant publications, Fall 2003. 322 pages, softcover.
Mel Gibson’s epic film The Passion of The Christ is not just another extraordinary Hollywood production — it’s a personal call for each of us to encounter the person of Jesus Christ.
The Passion of The Christ offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to spread, strengthen, and share the Catholic faith with your family and friends. Unlike any other, this movie will inspire hearts and change minds. And it will evoke questions.
A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions about Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ is the definitive Catholic resource book for this momentous film. It offers an insightful scene-by-scene analysis from a uniquely Catholic perspective. The 100 answers provide a powerful catechesis that will enrich the movie going experience and lead seekers to deeper faith in Christ. Ascension Press February 2004 Quantity
A not so typical cookbook from a not so typical nun! Karol Jackowski's thirty-eight years as a nun and twenty-five years as a food enthusiast come together in Good Cooking Habits. Sr. Karol's warmth, sense of humor, and love of good food jump off the page as she complements over 100 recipes with Catholic nostalgia, childhood memories, and humorous stories and anecdotes from her early years as a Sister. Ave Maria Press Fall 2005, Paperback 128 Pages.
The Gift of Oneself will be for many a fresh, new approach to spirituality - an appeal to generous souls to offer themselves to God as a gift that is at once fitting - since He has given us all we are and have - and complete, for we thereby hold back nothing for ourselves. And in return, Almighty God in a special way concerns Himself with the sanctification of our souls and the care of our temporal needs. Jesus will work wonders in a soul so given over to Him, for He is the best of all spiritual directors, and He knows exactly the place in the Mystical Body that a consecrated soul should occupy. This gift of oneself to God is easy, for all we have to do is love Him. In return for the gift of oneself, God responds by giving Himself. What more could we want or need? Those who read this book derive a great feeling of peace and security from it. The Gift of Oneself will be a surprise and a delight to those generous souls who are ready to embark upon a secure and rewarding spiritual life! TAN Books 2006
Excerpts from “God Is Love” ~ Deus Caritas Est:
"'God is love and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him' (1 Jn 4:16). These words from the First Letter of John express with remarkable clarity the heart of the Christian faith: the Christian image of God and the resulting image of mankind and its destiny."
"We have come to believe in God's love: in these words the Christian can express the fundamental decision of his life. Being Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, that gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction."
"St. John's Gospel describes that event in these words: 'God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should . . . have eternal life' (3:16). In acknowledging the centrality of love, Christian faith has retained the core of Israel's faith, while at the same time giving it new depth and breadth."
"In a world where the name of God is sometimes associated with vengeance or even a duty of hatred and violence, this message is both timely and significant. For this reason, I wish in my first Encyclical, to speak of the love which God lavishes upon us, and which we in turn must share with others."
"I wanted here—at the beginning of my Pontificate—to clarify some essential facts concerning the love which God mysteriously and gratuitously offers to man, together with the intrinsic link between that Love and the reality of human love."
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