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0385496591.gif Lamb's Supper, The
$21.95
Written by Dr. Scott Hahn. The Lamb's Supper reveals a long-lost secret of the Church: the early Christian's key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass was the New Testament's Book of Revelation. With its bizarre imagery, mystic visions of Heaven and end-of-time prophecies, Revelation mirrors the sacrifice and celebrations of the Eucharist. Beautifully written in clear, direct language, this new book by best-selling Catholic author Scott Hahn will help readers see the Mass with new eyes, pray the liturgy with a renewed heart and enter into the Mass more fully, enthusiastically, intelligently and powerfully than ever before. Hardcover, 174 pages.
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NPland.jpg Land of Our Lady Series
$139.95
Land of Our Lady Series. First published by Benziger Brothers Publishing in the 1950’s, now re-published by The Neumann Press. Catholic American History in 5 volumes, grades 4-5-6-7-8, beautiful gold embossed cloth hardcover textbooks, cover the time from before Columbus' landing in America to the mid-1950's - when these great books were originally published. Each book contains a concise yet interesting record of a specific period in American history - always explaining the Catholic influence of religion, culture and morality. Every private Catholic school, home schooling family and library will benefit from these Catholic textbooks.
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IP_0898708605.gif Lent and Easter in the Domestic Church
$15.95
by Catherine and Peter Fournier. This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help better understand and celebrate the Lent and Easter seasons. This large size, spiral bound volume is the perfect book for families to learn together and share the traditions of this important time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saint's celebrations and crafts, this book has something for everyone in the family. Family activities include making of a Paschal Candle, special Stations of the Cross, a Family Altar, a Garden for Mary, the Seder Meal, activities, recipes for special homemade breads and more. Also included are stories of special saints for the season with activities and prayers. Finally, it offers numerous craft activities including cross stitching Guardian Angel patterns, making alms boxes, Easter eggs, Stained-glass pictures, table runners, and many coloring pages. It also includes a helpful index. Spiral bound, 110 pages, Ignatius Press Winter 2002
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PB_0819844918.jpg Lenten Days, Lenten Grace: Forty Days With Jesus
$9.95
by Raymond Chapman. Encouraging, challenging but above all reassuring, this book provides a daily prayer companion for Lent to help you nurture a more authentic life of faith. Daughters of St. Paul 2002. Paperback, 144 pages.
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TAN_1794.gif Life and Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great
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By St. Gertrude the Great and the religious of her monastery. OUR LORD revealed that the place on earth where He most delighted to be, after the Blessed Sacrament, was “in the heart and soul of Gertrude, My beloved.” Therefore, we do not wonder that among all the most remarkable women Saints of the Church, St. Gertrude is the one who carries the extraordinary title The Great. The Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great form one of the classics of Catholic writing. And although they would have to be classified as “mystical literature,” their message is clear and obvious, for this book states many of the secrets of Heaven in terms that all can understand.

Recorded here are St. Gertrude's many conversations with Our Lord, wherein He reveals His great desire to grant mercy to souls and to reward the least good act. In the course of their conversations, He reveals wonderful spiritual “shortcuts” that will help everyone in his or her spiritual life. Moreover, the Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great actually open a window onto Heaven, where we can see the specific ways in which prayer, good works and liturgical celebrations on earth have very definite effects in Heaven—among the Saints and Angels and even with God Himself. The Revelations of St. Gertrude were authorized by Our Lord (pp. 536-537) and they have been published in many editions, in various languages; they have inspired both clergy and laity for centuries. Surely the present generation of English-speaking Catholics will profit equally from this new edition of The Life and Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great, who found such high favor with Our Lord that He chose to dwell in her heart in a special manner and to reveal to her many of the intimate secrets of His supernatural love for souls.
 
lifttheflapbible_0882717510.jpg Lift-the-Flap Catholic Bible
$11.95
"Beautifully-illustrated, lift-the-flap bible board book features Catholic scripture. Measures 8 inches by 9 inches."
 
Little Angel Reader Phonics Series
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"Teach your child in grades K - 2, to read with the Little Angel Catholic Phonics Series. Beautifully illustrated in full color, these Catholic readers feature word drill pages & phonetic stories. These readers are a joy to learn & teach from. Complete set includes four readers (A,B,C,D), four workbooks (A,B,C,D), plus a teachers manual. This series is one of the staples in the Catholic homeschool diet! You can order individual books below."
 
TAN1139.gif Little Flower, The
$11.00
"The Story of St. Therese of the Child Jesus by Mary Fabyan Windeatt. The story of St. Therese, for children 10 and up, and of her ""Little Way of Spiritual Childhood,"" whereby she would say ""yes"" to whatever Our Lord asked of her, and how she thereby became a great Saint. 167 Pp. PB. Impr. 24 Illustrations."
 
cbpcmary1.jpg Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
$10.95
"A. LITTLE OFFICE of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Revised edition of the Little Office approved by the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship and the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy. Prepared by Father John Rotelle, O.S.A. This unique book contains a wealth of Marian themes and texts in a format patterned after the Liturgy of the Hours. It will be eagerly received by all who wish to honor the Mother of God in a way that harmonizes with the Liturgy. Large type. 2 colors. Blue cloth colored edges| |"
 
cbpcloth Liturgy of the Hours - Four-Volume Set
$144.95
This is the official English Edition of the Divine Office, containing the translation approved by the International Committee on English in the Liturgy. Four-volume, boxed set. Imitation Leather. The guide for the current liturgical year is included.
 
Liturgy of the Hours - Leather Four-Volume Set
$169.95
Four-volume boxed-set with black leather covers. Sold only as a set. The guide for the current liturgical year is included.
 
TAN1279.gif Lives of the Saints
$20.00
"Lives of the Saints By Fr. Alban Butler. Butler's Lives of the Saints is the most revered Catholic book after the Bible, the Missal and The Imitation of Christ. A Saint or two for each day of the calendar. Great for a daily meditation; each life is followed by a ""lesson"" from the life to help us apply the virtues of the Saint to ourselves. Great for the entire family; Includes famous Saints since Fr. Butler's time; all recounted in the same beautiful, reverent spirit that was his. 428 Pp. PB. Impr."
 
ip7900.gif Literary Converts
$24.95
Written by Joseph Pearce, Literary Converts is a biographical exploration into the spiritual lives of some of the greatest writers in the English language: Oscar Wilde, Evelyn Waugh, C.S. Lewis, Malcolm Muggeridge, Graham Greene, Edith Sitwell, Siegfried Sassoon, Hilaire Belloc, G.K. Chesterton, Dorothy Sayers, T.S. Eliot and J.R.R. Tolkien. The role of George Bernard Shaw and H.G. Wells in intensifying the religious debate despite not being converts themselves is also considered. Many will be intrigued to know more about what inspired their literary heroes; others will find the association of such names with Christian belief surprising or even controversial. Whatever viewpoint we may have, Literary Converts touches on some of the most important questions of the twentieth century, making it a fascinating read. Sewn hardcover, 464 pages.
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IP_0898706114.gif Life Is Worth Living
$14.95
Bishop Fulton Sheen's renowned and inspiring television series, Life Is Worth Living, was watched by millions of viewers from all walks of life and every religious belief. This book contains the full-length scripts of forty-four of those top-rated programs that drew thousands of letters weekly to Sheen from his viewers in response to the advice and insights he gave on his shows. Bishop Sheen's writings, tapes and videos are as popular today as when he was alive. His timeless insights offered in this book give wise, personal and inspiring guidance on the problems affecting our lives in today's world. His talks cover an amazing variety of subjects, from the character of the Irish to the handling of teen-agers. He discusses education, Christianity, relativity, and world affairs. He speaks about love, conscience, fear, motherhood, work. He tells amusing anecdotes, recites poetry, and ponders the fate of the free world as well as America's destiny.

Among his many best-selling books, none has greater universal appeal than Life Is Worth Living. It offers a stirring and challenging statement of Bishop Sheen's whole philosophy of life and living. It is a book for everyone - of immediate concern to all people seeking understanding, belief, and purpose in these troubled times. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, has been one of the most celebrated churchmen of this century. He wrote some sixty books, and his radio and television programs drew an audience of thirty million listeners. Sewn Softcover 340 page; Ignatius Press
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LIG_0764800582.gif Lift Up Your Heart
$14.95
A Guide to Spiritual Peace by Fulton J. Sheen.

Contains a brilliant analysis of the spiritual life. It is full of profound lessons and words of wisdom on sanctifying the present moment, the effect of conduct on belief, how to pray and meditate, and making up for the past. 288 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications.

 
SA_1569552924.jpg Life-Giving Love
$13.99
Blueprints for building a family seem to abound today. But the countless plans dont all agree, and married couples are often left confused. Where can we turn for a true vision of what it takes to build happy, healthy, holy families?

Kimberly Hahn takes us back to the One who designed marriage in the first place. God's wonderful plan for the family is clearly revealed in the time-tested teachings of the Catholic Church. Highly recommended.
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OSV_0970775679.gif Little Acts of Grace
$5.95
by Rosemarie Gortler and Donna Piscitelli. This is one of those books every 3-5 year old Catholic must have! These little customs will comfort your children for the rest of their lives.

Why do some people kneel on one knee before they sit down in Church? Or bow their heads when they hear a siren? These are the little things that mean a lot to God. They’re our way of showing how much we love God, and they’re easy to do.

There’s no better way to introduce children to Catholic customs than this little book. It’s written in a bright, cheerful style that children will love. And it doesn’t just explain these little devotional customs — it makes the children want to do them, too. Paper, 48 pages
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LOR_lit_year.jpg The Liturgical Year
$219.00
This monumental liturgical work, comprising fifteen volumes, was the life-long labor of Benedictine Abbot Dom Gueranger. Written with the heart of a seraphic contemplative, the holy abbot takes the reader on a daily spiritual pilgrimage through the liturgies of both the East and the West as he immerses the soul into the very life of the ecclesia orans et adorans (the church praying and adoring). The author achieves this by providing daily entries corresponding to the yearly cycle of the Church’s worship in both her divine seasonal feasts and those of her saints. Each day begins with a rich and provocative meditation on the mystery of faith to be celebrated together with the ecclesial history of the same; this is followed by excerpts from the Roman Missal’s Mass of the day (complete with Propers, i.e., Introits, Collects, Offertory prayers, etc ) as well a host of exquisite hymns from the divine office which are coupled with varied and sundry sequences garnered from other ancient Catholic rites. The temporal and geographical universality of the Church is thusly honored; and the oneness of faith amply manifested in light of the axiomatic criterion: Lex orandi est lex credendi (the law of praying is the law of believing). If the essence of the Holy Mass is God, the Incarnate Victim, offering Himself to God, then the liturgy of the Mass is man, in union with Jesus Christ (per ipsum, et cum ipso, et in ipso), offering God to God. Truly, here is a priceless treasure awaiting your holy exploitation. Such was the strategy employed by the father of Saint Therese of Lisieux who made it a daily routine in the Martin home to read to his five daughters from these very volumes.
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IP_lordorrings.gif The Lord of the Rings - Commemorative Edition
$69.95
This glorious over-sized deluxe volume is a treasure for Tolkien fans—The Lord of the Rings in a special commemorative edition with 50 inspired illustrations by Alan Lee, a noted English artist whose vision matches Tolkien’s own! This stunning single-volume tome features the entire trilogy with maps, lay-flat binding, and ribbon marker. The book to have for all serious Tolkien readers. 1,193 pages.
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SA_1562921509.jpg The Candymakers Gift
$12.99
The Legend of the Candy Cane written & illustrated by David & Helen Haidle.

Once upon a time a candymaker set out to create a special Christmas treat for children everywhere - a treat that would tell the story of Jesus.

With simple text and gorgeous illustrations, this insightful Christmas book will delight the entire family. This lergend of the candy cane wonderfully proclaims the best gift of Christmas!

 
ip5606.gif Living the Catechism - Volume 1
$10.95
"In Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church Volume One: The Creed, Bishop Schönborn, editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church (a world-wide best seller) provides a brief and profound commentary on the first part of the Catechism--the Creed. Schönborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Creed, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to better live the Catholic faith as expressed in the Creed and explained in the Catechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schönborn's hope is for the reader to not only have a better grasp of Catholic doctrine and belief, but also to grow in a greater love of and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ. Sewn softcover, 162 pages."
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ip7277.gif Living the Catechism - Volume 2
$10.95
"In Living the Catechism of the Catholic Church - Volume 2: The Sacraments, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church (a world-wide best-seller) provides a brief and profound commentary on the second part of the Catechism--the Sacraments. Schönborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the sacraments, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to better live the Catholic faith with the aid of the sacraments and the Mass, and explained in the Catechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schönborn's hope is for the reader to not only have a better grasp of the Catholic doctrine and belief, but also to grow in a greater love of and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ. Sewn softcover, 160 pages."
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TAN_1852.gif The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross
$6.00
By Fr. Faber. Few Christians can recall all Seven of Our Lord`s Last Words on the Cross. Yet these Seven Words — brief sentences spoken by Him — give us Our Saviour's sacred parting instructions, messages intended not only for their few immediate hearers on the hill of Calvary, but spoken to all generations by way of Holy Scripture. For nothing that Our Lord said or did is without meaning for each of us today. Despite Jesus` agony on the Cross, these words do not express desperation or anger, but rather the strength of a Person in full command of His faculties to the very end. They are replete with that immense and far more-than-human love for us which was unquenchable in Our Lord, even by torture and the approach of death, as exemplified in St. John's statement: He loved them unto the end. (John 13:1)

In this little book, Father Christopher Rengers looks at each of the Seven Last Words for an understanding of their inner meaning, drawing out of them their lessons for us today with regard to forgiveness, care of the dying, zeal for souls, discouragement, fulfillment of obligations, and so forth. No Christian should be ignorant of the Seven Last Words of Christ nor of the meanings which they contain—messages which Our Lord speaks to us across the centuries, and all as recorded in the Holy Gospel.

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34)
Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold thy son. . . .Behold thy mother. (John 19:26-27)
My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?. (Matt. 27:46) I thirst. (John 19:28)
It is consummated. (John 19:30)
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. (Luke 23:46)

 
SA_0385501706.jpg Lord, Have Mercy
$19.95
The Healing Power of Confession by Dr. Scott Hahn

An illuminating, reassuring explanation of the Catholic Church’s teachings on confession and forgiveness by the bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper and Hail, Holy Queen.

Jesus told his first clergy, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” In Lord, Have Mercy, Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of intense anxiety and uncertainty.

Drawing on the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints, Hahn reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church’s teachings on penance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It is a story that begins with the sin of Adam and Eve, continues in the biographies of Moses, King David, and the Apostle Peter, and reverberates in the lives of believers today. Hahn presents the Catholic and biblical perspective on sin and mercy, elucidating in clear, easily understood language the true import of Jesus’ simple, yet profound promise–“I am the door; if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved (John 10:9).

Like Hahn’s earlier books, Lord, Have Mercy offers thoughtful, authoritative insights into controversial issues and disputed doctrines in a manner that will enlighten lay readers yet is thorough enough for scholars to appreciate. More than just a Bible study, it is a guide for the perplexed, providing practical advice and inspiration that will help readers come to a deeper knowledge of themselves and of Jesus through the sacrament of penance. Doubleday | Hardcover | March 2003

 
OSV_1931709947.gif Lay Ministers and Their Spiritual Practices
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by James D. Davidson, Thomas P. Walters, Bede Cisco, O.S.B., Katherine Meyer, and Charles Zech

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
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SER_1569553564.jpg Living the Good Life
$10.99
What Every Catholic Needs to Know About Moral Issues By Mark Lowery.

Living the Good Life is an introduction to the Church's moral teaching for the everyday Catholic. It explains the overall landscape of moral theology by examining the foundational issues. Then, using a Q & A and dialog format, it tackles many specific moral problems that Catholics face today, as well as some burning moral issues that our culture faces as a whole. 238 pages, softcover, Servant Publications, Fall 2003.

 
ACTA_0916773752.jpg The Littlest Christmas Tree
$12.95
A Tale of Growing and Becoming Written by Janie Jasin, Illustrated by Pam Kurtz.

A full-color, beautifully-illustrated, wonderfully written holiday story about hopes and aspirations and appreciating the possibilities of life. Reading about the little seedling as it learns to live each day in the Creator's love can teach us all to treasure ourselves and the wonders around us more fully.

A touching story for children of all ages for the child in each of us. Over 100,000 copies old in just one year. A Christmas classic that will be read and treasured this Christmas and for many years to come. 32 pages, ACTA Publications.

 
LIG_0852312180.gif Let's Go to Christmas
$5.95
Kids can celebrate Christmas every time they enjoy this fun-packed workbook. Filled with bright seasonal illustrations, activities, and coloring projects — Let’s Go To Christmas keeps little ones busy for hours. Each page is plastic so that writing and coloring wipes right off — allowing little Christmas angels to experience the joy of the season over and over. 32 pages; Paperback
 
A Little Book of Saint Pio
$4.95
Compiled and introduced by Don Mullan. Padre Pio (1887-1968) had a special mission in the spiritual direction of the faithful, the sacramental reconciliation of penitents and the clebration of the Eucharist. The pinnacle of his apostolic activity was the celebration of Mass, and the faithful who took part witnessed the summit and fullness of his spirituality. This Little Book of Saint Pio captures in simple format the very essence of that spirituality. Paperback, 128 pages. Pauline Books & Media.
 
Love's Sacred Order
$12.95
"The Four Loves Revisited, by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis. When seeking to understand Christian love with some precision, we inevitably come to speak about order in loving.
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LIG_48145.jpg Lent and Easter with Fulton J. Sheen
$9.95
48145 A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication Timeless words from the pen of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen inspire the heart and imagination as readers embark on a Lenten journey toward a better understanding of their spiritual selves. Covering the traditional themes of Lent--sin and salvation, death and Resurrection, sorrow and hope, ashes and lilies--these 50 passages and accompanying mini-prayers offer readers a practical spiritual program as a retreat from the cares and concerns of a secular world view. Ligouri Publications, Winter 2004.
 
LIG_814952.jpg Lenten Daybreaks: Daily Reflections on the Readings
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by Paula D'Arcy

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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PB_0819844977.jpg Little Book of St. Francis
$4.95
Compiled and introduced by Don Mullan.

Almost eight centuries after his death in 1226, Francis of Assisi continues to fascinate and inspire people of all faiths and of none, throughout the globe. A Little Book of Francis of Assisi captures in simple format the very essence of Francis. The quotations gathered here, from Francis' own writings, sayings and prayers and from some of his contemporaries about him, provide a profound insight into the saint's thinking and personality, thus offering the reader food for thought and sustance for prayerful reflection. Paperback, 128 pages. Pauline Books & Media Winter 2004.

 
IP_lccc3.jpg Living the Catechism - Volume 3
$10.95
Life in Christ. Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church, a worldwide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the third part of the Catechism, Life in Christ. Schönborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of living the Christian life, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to better live the Catholic faith as presented in the Catechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schönborn's hope is for the reader to not just have a better grasp of the Catholic doctrine and belief, but especially to grow in a greater love of and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ.
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IP_lccc4.jpg Living the Catechism - Volume 4
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Paths of Prayer. Cardinal Schönborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church, a worldwide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the fourth part of the Catechism, the Paths of Prayer. Schönborn gives an incisive, detailed analysis of the Paths of Prayer, providing a specific meditation for each week of the year on how to develop a deeper life of prayer, as explained in the Catechism. Through these 52 meditations, Schönborn helps the reader to have a better grasp of Catholic prayer in its various forms, with a special emphasis on the Lord’s Prayer. This book will aid one’s growth in a greater love of and devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ.
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ACTA_0879461055.jpg Life in Christ
$7.95
A Catholic Catechism for Adults Written by Rev. James Killgallon, Written by Rev. Gerard Weber, Revised by Rev. Michael Place, Revised by Rev. Sammie Maletta.

"You are unlikely to find a better, more useable, more affordable catechism. The text is complete, clear, concise and never dry or boring." --Catechist's Connection Life in Christ A Catholic Catechism for Adults

The #1 catechism with 2 million copies sold! Written in the traditional question-and-answer format, it has been revised according the Catechism of the Catholic Church. ACTA Publications Paperback, 336 pages, 2003
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IP_0465092624.gif Letters to a Young Catholic
$21.95
In this remarkable tour of the Catholic world, George Weigel helps us understand how Catholicism fosters what Flannery O’Connor called “the habit of being.” Taking the reader by the hand, Weigel embarks on a journey to Catholic landmarks as diverse as Chartres Cathedral and St. Mary’s Church in Greenville, South Carolina; the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and G.K. Chesterton’s favorite pub. Weaving together insights from history, literature, theology, and music, Weigel uses these touchstones to illuminate the beliefs that have shaped Catholicism for two thousand years.

With clarity and conviction, Weigel examines the foundations of Catholic faith and explores the topics of grace, prayer, vocation, sin and forgiveness, suffering, and—most importantly—love. Putting a dramatic face on this invitation to Catholicism, Weigel introduces some of the figures who have shaped his faith and thought.

In these letters, George Weigel conveys the power of a faith that is at once personal and universal, timely and eternal. His book will inspire not only the young generation of Catholics but also the faithful, the doubtful, and the searchers of every age.

George Weigel is a Catholic theologian, a leading commentator on religion and public life, and the best-selling author of The Courage to be Catholic and Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II. Ignatius Press 2004. Hardcover, 262 pages.
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Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen
$9.95
Daily Scripture and prayers together with Nouwen's own words. Compiled by Judy Bauer.

Thought-provoking words from renowned spiritual writer, Henri J. M. Nouwen, lead readers along a journey of conversion during Lent and Easter week. These periods of penance and celebration, lavish with rituals, help us become more sensitive to our own weaknesses and Christ's victory over sin. Through it all, Father Nouwen comforts and reassures us with reminders that God loves and accepts us even in our human state. Each daily reflection--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter--begins with thoughts from Father Nouwen on an appropriate theme, supported by Scripture, prayer, and a suggested activity for spiritual growth. 128 pages; Paperback Ligouri Publications, Winter 2005.

 
PB_0819845140.jpg Lent An Uncommon Love Story
$11.95
By Antoinette Bosco. “Lent is a love story – an uncommon love story--showing us that, for all our difficulties and sorrows, we are not alone. We are forever linked to Jesus.”

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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Elements of Contemplation by Adrienne von Speyr.

One of Adrienne von Speyr's most cherished concerns was to rekindle Christians' desire for contemplation and thus to renew the Church's prayer. Light and Images is one of the most important of her works on the subject. She sets forth the deepest theological foundations of contemplative prayer according to the reciprocal relationship between "light" and "images".

Like the simple images that open up infinite depths to the eye of faith, this little book contains an overwhelming wealth of insight into contemplation. One comes away from it with a vastly transformed understanding of the nature of prayer and an appreciation for its irreplaceable role in Christian life. With its disarmingly simple language, Light and Images is immediately accessible; and yet the new perspectives it offers on prayer surprise and challenge at every turn. The book is therefore both an incomparable introduction for those who wish to learn what it means to pray, and excellent spiritual reading for those seeking to draw more deeply from the Church's great treasury of prayer. 156 pages Paperback Ignatius Press Spring 2005.
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LOR_1930278306.jpg Life of the Good Thief
$14.95
Advocate of God and consoler of Mary, this is the story of that "first" thief, whose wonderful eleventh hour conversion and defense of the holy Kingship of Christ on Calvary merited him the everlasting title, "The Good."

Author: Msgr. Gaume

Softcover 208 pages. Loretto Publications

 
DD_0385507925.jpg Let God's Light Shine Forth
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The Spiritual Vision of Pope Benedict XVI, Written by Robert Moynihan, Ph.D.

Though he was a familiar Church leader for many years before becoming pope, there has been little awareness of the spiritual side of Benedict XVI. Now for the first time readers are given a brilliant overview of the Pope’s most inspirational teachings in Let God’s Light Shine Forth. Editor Robert Moynihan offers a brief introduction to the life and work of Pope Benedict XVI and then presents an absorbing collection of his most persuasive words.

Within these pages, Pope Benedict XVI introduces a God who is good, beautiful, and true, the fountain of all life. The most important thing for each person, in Benedict’s view, is to discover and develop a loving relationship with God, because this is the way to the deepest and most lasting happiness that human beings can experience. Even in our darkest moments, he teaches, we can have hope that all things will ultimately work out in a wonderful way to show God’s glory and bring blessedness to individual men and women.

Many of these selections deal specifically with questions such as: Who is God? How we can know him? What does he wants us to do and to be? Having spent his entire life thinking, studying, and praying about such questions, Benedict has become perhaps the leading contemporary theologian (the word literally means “knower of God”) in the Roman Catholic Church. From his earliest work as a teacher to his first words as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict’s vision of hope is powerfully summarized in Let God’s Light Shine Forth. Doubleday | Hardcover | June 2005

 
LIG_48095.jpg Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II
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Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With John Paul II's Own Words Compiled by John V. Kruse.

Beloved Pope John Paul II was one of the most popular and inspirational religious figures of our time. In Lent and Easter Wisdom From Pope John Paul II, the late Holy Father's thought-provoking words lead readers through a journey of conversion throughout the season Lent and Easter week. Each daily reflection--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter--begins with thoughts from Pope John Paul II on some appropriate theme, supported by Scripture, a prayer, and a suggested activity for spiritual growth. 128-page paperback. Ligoiri Publications February 2006.

 
CBPC_860_22.jpg Illustrated Lives of the Saints
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by REV. HUGO HOEVER, S.O. CIST. Ph.D.

This new collection, which includes a short biography of a Saint or Blessed together with a prayer for each day of the year, is in accord with the ROMAN MARTYROLOGY (2004 edition) and the Liturgical Calendar for the United States. Over 80 full-color illustrations enhance this volume.

576 Pages; 4 1/4 X 6 3/8 inches; full color; hardcover; gold edges.
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LIG_48190.jpg Daybreaks: Daily Reflections for Lent and Easter
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By: Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI For many who must juggle life's daily demands, Lent often seems to pass by with little opportunity for spiritual growth. But in this booklet, a renowned spiritual writer provides reflections for each day of Lent and Easter Week that are short and clear enough for the busy person, yet provocative, and challenging to the spirit. These reflections will not take long--only enough time to let the written words sink in and inspire your own thoughts. How you apply them to your life is the process of conversion. That is the journey of Lent and Easter. This booklet will be a treasured Lenten companion for every person to reflect on their personal life situation and to deepen their relationship with God. Originally offered in 2005.

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

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LIG_815584.jpg Lent and Easter Wisdom From Thomas Merton
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Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Thomas Merton's Own Words

Developed by: The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living. Edited by: Jonathan Montaldo

Let the words of Trappist monk Thomas Merton lead you through the holy season of Lent and into Easter. The author was known for his journaling skills. With that in mind, the daily format includes an explanation of one facet of the season, followed by Mertons' writings, appropriate Scripture passages and a daily journal topic to encourage your own thoughts related to Lent and Easter.

Lent and Easter Wisdom from Thomas Merton makes an ideal gift - for yourself, your parish library, your pastor - or anyone who is interested in developing a deeper understanding of this holy season.

Pages: 128; Size: 5.5" X 8.25" Inches; paperback
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CBPC_865_22.jpg Illustrated Lives of the Saints II
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by REV. THOMAS J. DONAGHY

This companion volume to ILLUSTRATED LIVES OF THE SAINTS is an updated collection, which includes a short biography of a Saint or Blessed together with a prayer for each day of the year. It is in accord with the ROMAN MARTYROLOGY (2004 edition) and the Liturgical Calendar for the United States. Over 60 full-color illustrations and ribbon marker enhance this volume.

588 Pages; 4 1/4 X 6 3/8 inches; full color; hardcover; gold edges.
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IP_9781586172275.jpg The Living Wood
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A Novel about Saint Helena and the Emperor Constantine by Louis de Wohl

The renowned novelist De Wohl, with his usual crisp language and descriptive narrative, as well as irony and humor, presents the colorful and tumultuous times of the early Christian era in this story of intrigue, romance and power politics revolving around Helena, the devoted and saintly mother of Constantine, the first Christian emperor. This historical novel tells the story of the quest for the True Cross through fifty years of the most exciting events in Roman and Christian history. The narrative begins when the Tribune Constantius, a Roman officer stationed in Britain, meets and wins Helena, only daughter of the mystical and oracular King Coel of Britain. Through the course of their early lives together, and during their ten-year separation when Constantius returns to Britian as a conquering Caesar and Helena has become a rejected wife, devoted mother, and militant Christian, there is a sure and convincing portrayal of character growth and personal conflict. Helena's fierce determination to raise Constantine as a warrior son and her gradual discovery and dramatic acceptance of Christianity prepare her for the final miracle of her life discovery of the True Cross, the Living Wood on Calvary. The Living Wood is a chapter from the turbulent half-forgotten pages of early Christian history and legend in which the religious conflicts and problems are handled with moving simplicity. It is also an action-packed novel of those times—with a lesson for us today—that captures with equal skill and tumult and the shouting of the battlefield and the devious plots and counter-plots of the court. 280 pages, paperback. Ignatius Press 2008.
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