Organized from A to Z, many of the listings in this accurate, easy-to-use treasury include the Holy Father's actual words from the canonization ceremonies.
Author: Matthew Bunson/Margaret Bunson Copyright: 2007 Hardback; 576 Pages Quantity
A fascinating and historically accurate account of the story of Joan of Arc told by America's greatest storyteller.
Very few people know that Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) wrote a major work on Joan of Arc. Still fewer know that he considered it not only his most important but also his best work. He spent twelve years in research and many months in France doing archival work and then made several attempts until he felt he finally had the story he wanted to tell. He reached his conclusion about Joan's unique place in history only after studying in detail accounts written by both sides, the French and the English.
"I like Joan of Arc best of all my books; and it is the best, I know it perfectly well. It furnished me in seven times the pleasure of any of the others." - Mark Twain Quantity
What will you answer when Jesus asks you?
Who do you say that I am? Maybe that sounds like an easy one if we remember our catechism. How about this one: Why are you afraid?
Jesus asked His disciples these questions 2,000 years ago, and he’s still asking them today. How will we answer? Long a favorite for his spellbinding stories and his profound knowledge of Scripture, Msgr. Richard C. Antall — a missionary priest who lived through the civil war in El Salvador — brings us a strikingly different series of meditations on the 41 questions Jesus asks in the Gospels.
You’ll be inspired, disturbed, uplifted, and challenged. If you try to answer the questions Jesus asks, you might even be changed forever. Paper, 176 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2002 Quantity
The core of the teaching is developed in carefully-selected excerpts from John's own writings. The special gift of Ascent to Joy is that these excerpts are presented in a systematic order, so that the text can function both as a primer of John's teaching and as a profound introduction to the contemplative way.
Fr. Marc Foley is a Carmelite priest currently living in Chicago. Paperback. New City Press Fall 2002
The historical books of the Old Testament recount the fortunes of the people of Israel from the conquest of the promised land onwards. Those in JoshuaKings bring the story up to the point when the independent kingdom of Judah was destroyed by foreign invaders and much of the population deported to Babylon.
This is a book about history, but what it deals with particularly is salvation history; it is part of God's revelation to mankind, and therefore is of enduring religious interest. Many of the great names of salvation history, and their exploits, fill the pages of this volume, and with them the Lord God of Israel engages‹wooing, commanding, tolerating and punishing them for breaking the Covenant made with Moses during the exodus from Egypt.
Here we see Joshua leading the people into Canaan and dividing it into the twelve tribes. During the difficult years of settlement, God raises up leaders to act as judges and saviours‹Deborah, Gideon, Jephtath, and Samson, among them. Here too is the delightful story of Ruth the Moabitess, ancestress of Daniel. The prophet Samuel accedes to the people¹s clamour for a king‹anointing, first Saul, then David. The volume reports the reign of Solomon, who built the temple of Jerusalem, and the career of the kingdom of Israel/Judah, with the prophets who strove to keep both kings and people loyal to the Law. Eventually Jerusalem falls in the year 587. The monarchy is at an end‹but the people of God will soon re-emerge from apparent failure, and Jerusalem and the Law will be restored. Hard Cover, 640 pages; Scepter Publishers Fall 2002 Quantity
The fascinating world of Christian theology opened to all of us.Words like “Christology” and “soteriology” can make our eyes glaze over. But masked by those big words in theology textbooks is some fascinating stuff. The questions theologians are asking are the questions that concern every Christian.
Now, Father Weinandy makes those complicated theological issues understandable to ordinary intelligent readers like you and me. Going straight to Scripture, we learn about the plan of salvation in clear language that’s precise enough to satisfy the experienced theologian. And the book is faithful to the teaching of the Catholic Church — which is all too rare in theological circles.
For every Christian who wants to understand Jesus and His work of Salvation better, here is an understandable introduction to the theological wisdom of the ages. Paper, 224 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003 Quantity
From her Immaculate Conception to her Ascension, here is the story of Mary told in a way that will charm and delight your children. They’ll also love the full-color pictures that brighten the book.
You’ll be pleased to see that they’re learning solid Marian doctrine, presented in a way every child can understand. The authors who brought you Little Acts of Grace know how to make important religious ideas not only comprehensible but also appealing to young children. As they get to know Mary, children will also learn what they can do to imitate Mary, and what important lessons Mary’s life has for us. Paper, 48 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003 Quantity
In his down-to-earth yet profound reflections Fr. Wenig brings us back to the first days of Christianity, when the disciples were struggling with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and all that it meant for their lives. He helps us unfold that same mystery in our lives today and shows how we can face the challenge and savor the joy of the paschal mystery. The Joy and the Challenge: Reflections on the Readings for the 50 Days of Easter is an ideal companion for RCIA neophytes and leaders, for preachers, for catechists-indeed for all Christians, not only during the Easter season but all year long. 144 pages; Twenty Third Publications Spring 2003.
Edited by Sister Mary Ann Walsh, RSM Introduction by Bishop Wilton Gregory, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Foreword by Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, United Nations
When Karol Wojtyla was elected Pope on October 16, 1978, he became the first Slavic Pope in history and the first non-Italian in 455 years. Taking the name John Paul II, the new Pope delivered a message in his first homily in St. Peter's Square that has resounded throughout his entire papacy: "Be not afraid!"
Created for the occasion of his twenty-fifth anniversary as Pope, John Paul II: A Light for the World provides a celebration in photographs and words of the courageous pastor who guides more than one billion Catholics and has made his mark on history the world over. Elegantly designed and produced, John Paul II: A Light for the World features over 140 photographs--many of which seldom have been seen outside the Vatican--by official Vatican photographers who have captured the Pope's remarkable life and ministry for two and a half decades. These beautiful photographs are accompanied by selections from the Pope's own speeches and writings as well as essays and personal reflections by scholars and friends that provide insight into the public and private person of Pope John Paul II.
Organized into three sections--Pastor, Pilgrim, Prophet--more than forty essays by staff of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explore the depth and breadth of the themes central to John Paul's papacy, while nearly thirty personal reflections by cardinals, bishops, and others who have had personal encounters with the Pope reveal his profoundly human, and often humorous, side.
A joint effort between the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Communications Campaign and Sheed & Ward, John Paul II: A Light for the World is the definitive commemoration of John Paul II's twenty-fifth anniversary as Pope. The book opens with a personal greeting from Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State; a foreword by Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations; an introduction by Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of the USCCB; and a historical sketch by John Thavis, Rome bureau chief for the Catholic News Service. Also featured in the volume is a comprehensive essential resources section that includes a history of the Pope's life and ministry; lists of canonizations and beatifications; his world travels, including visits to the United States; summaries of all his encyclicals, major Apostolic Constitutions, Exhortations, and Letters; and a complete chronological listing of his key papal writings. A glossary of terms and an index are also included. This book is an invaluable resource and keepsake for Catholics, spiritual seekers, those interested in history, and anyone who has been moved by the witness and hopeful message of John Paul II, who is truly a light for the world. Hardcover, 256 pages. October 2003. Quantity
Many things hold us back from receiving the healing love of God. The clamor of modern life distracts us, and our own failures and sin grieve us, tempting us to conclude that God is not exactly against us but not quite for us, either. The Journey Within: Prayer as a Path to God offers practical tips to help us surrender our brokenness, distractions, hostilities—all our experiences of personal defeat—to God. As we do so, we will find ourselves not only making peace with life as it is, but also encountering the truth that will set us free. When we put the author's suggestions into practice, we will discover that God is not simply with us—he is with us as one who serves us, heals us and restores us. St. Anthony Messenger Press 2005
This book establishes clearly that Pope John Paul II is not only an historical figure whose actions and personal qualities have effected one of the great turning points in human affairs, but he is also one of those rare beings who possesses the vision and intensity of focus that compel the authors to say not only that he is an exceptional pope, but something much more: that here, truly, is Joannes Paulus Magnus: John Paul the Great. Far from being a reactionary, this has been a pope of startling originality and intellectual range, who has both led and inaugurated change as well as defended the tradition of the church. Besides his originality and his personal charisma, John Paul II has been a leader with great courage. "Be not afraid" were his first words in his inaugural sermon as pope, and that has been the watchword for his papacy. In both his younger, incredibly energetic years, or his older, more frail and suffering years, his personal courage shines out. A leader with an indomitable spirit, John Paul II has been a great warrior. 190 pages, Hardcover. Ignatius Press. Quantity
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.
In this bold, momentous work, the Pope—in his first book written as Benedict XVI—seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and invites us to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith.
From Jesus of Nazareth… “the great question that will be with us throughout this entire book: But what has Jesus really brought, then, if he has not brought world peace, universal prosperity, and a better world? What has he brought? The answer is very simple: God. He has brought God! He has brought the God who once gradually unveiled his countenance first to Abraham, then to Moses and the prophets, and then in the wisdom literature—the God who showed his face only in Israel, even though he was also honored among the pagans in various shadowy guises. It is this God, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the true God, whom he has brought to the peoples of the earth. He has brought God, and now we know his face, now we can call upon him. Now we know the path that we human beings have to take in this world. Jesus has brought God and with God the truth about where we are going and where we come from: faith, hope, and love.”
Hardcover; 400 pages
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Based on Pope Benedict XVI's weekly teaching on the relationship between Christ and the Church, this book tells the drama of Jesus' first disciples — his Apostles and their associates — and how they spread Jesus' message throughout the ancient world. Far from distorting the truth about Jesus of Nazareth, insists Pope Benedict, the early disciples remained faithful to it, even at the cost of their lives.
Beginning with the Twelve as the foundation of Jesus' re-establishment of the Holy People of God, Pope Benedict examines the story of the early followers of Christ. He draws on Scripture and early tradition to consider such important figures as Peter, Andrew, James and John, and even Judas Iscariot. Benedict moves beyond the original Twelve to discuss Paul of Tarsus, the persecutor of Christianity who became one of Jesus' greatest disciples. Also considered are Stephen, the first Christian martyr, Barnabas, Timothy, Titus, the wife and husband "team" of Priscilla and Aquila, and such key women figures as Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Phoebe.
Jesus, the Apostles and the Early Church is a fascinating journey back to the origins of Christianity. It reveals how Jesus' earliest disciples faithfully conveyed the truth about the "Jesus of history" and how they laid the foundations for the Church, through whom people today can know the same Jesus. Ignatius Press 2007; 163 pages, Hardcover.
