Ideal for group buying, parish fundraising, Communion Breakfasts, etc.
64 pages. Softcover. Size: 2in x 3in.
The practice of Eucharistic adoration is growing in popularity across the country, but knowing exactly what to do and to say during the hour you keep watch can be difficult. Now Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, author of In the Presence of Our Lord, the best-selling examination of the practice of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, has created a prayer book just for Eucharistic Adoration. Combining traditional prayers with modern ones, this compact volume is ideal for Perpetual Adoration, as well as private meditation and personal reflection. With his deep love for the Blessed Sacrament and his profound sense of the sacred, Fr. Groeschel has assembled a book that is sure to enrich your prayer life and strengthen your faith. Copyright: 1999 Pages: 90 Quantity
Rev. Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. shows how God's Providence works in the Gospel, and he explains how Providence relates to prayer, to the duty of the present moment, to faithfulness in little things, to charity toward our neighbor, to the grace of a happy death, etc. TAN Books & Publishers.
Christopher O'Donnell, an Irish Carmelite theologian and author of the well-received Love in the Heart of the Church: The Mission of St. Therese (Veritas, 1997), deals first with the Carmelite background of prayer and the prayer-life of her convent, and then addresses her thoughts on the Eucharist, the Liturgy of the Hours, mental and vocal prayer, and the prayers that she composed. The book concludes with a consideration of St. Therese's role as a guide of prayer for today's Church. Softcover, 126 pages; Spring 2002 Quantity
Fr. Thomas Dubay, a renowned teacher and writer on prayer and the spiritual life, presents a simple, profound and practical book on the most important of all human activities, communion with God.
Prayer Primer is written for intelligent adults (and teenagers) who want God and a serious prayer life, but it does not presuppose that they need or have a theological background. It does take up many questions rarely answered adequately in the classroom or from the pulpit, often not mentioned at all: Why pray? (be ready for some surprises) ? Why vocal prayer is important and yet should be limited ? What contemplation is and is not ? Praying with Scripture ? Family prayer - even how to introduce children to group meditation ? Prayer in a busy life ? Pitfalls and problems - together with solutions ? Buddhism? New Age? Centering prayer? ? What should you do when dry and empty and not at all inclined to pray? How do you even get started? ? Where and how to begin? ? Assessing progress ? Growing in depth. All of these subjects, and more, are clearly and concisely explained for citizens of this 21st century. Quantity
by John Jay Hughes. Learn about 11 of the most influential popes from Peter to the present. Each chapter focuses on a particular pope. Paper, 320 Pages. Our Sunday Visitor Quantity
If every priest in the Church knew this book and practiced what it says, we would have a different Church. Says the priesthood admits of no mediocrity; that a priest will either be a true priest and do immense good, or he will be an instrument of great evil. Gives firm, practical instructions to priests for both their personal life and their ministry, delicacy of conscience, hearing confessions, good example, etc. By one of the greatest priests who ever lived. Our laymen should put this providentially provided book into the hands of every priest. TAN Books Quantity
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. Quantity
In The Priest in Union with Christ, the famous Thomistic theologian Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. expounds in a disciplined manner upon the specific holiness of the priesthood and the supernatural fruitfulness of the priestly apostolate. Steeped in Sacred Scripture, St. Thomas Aquinas and other traditional Catholic sources, the author presents the classic Catholic traditions on the priestly vocation?traditions which many seminarians and young priests today may have never even heard of. He begins by explaining the character and the specific sacramental grace of Holy Orders, as well as the central sacerdotal work: to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. From this foundation he proceeds to the interior life of the priest, and then to the priest's apostolate as confessor; as preacher and as spiritual director, keeping constantly focused on the great twofold goal of every priest's life: the glory of God and the salvation of souls. For without this constant bias toward eternity in all he does, the priest is fundamentally off course. TAN Books & Publishers Spring 2002 Quantity
This little book of prayers was written in prison. Though I was alone and seemed to have nothing at all, I had the love of faithful friends who were praying for me. And I had the love of Christ in my heart. In gratitude for that love, I wrote these prayer on scraps of paper the prison guards gave me. They are a remembrance of that time when I seemed poor, but when I was actually very rich--for love can do all things.--From backcover. Paperback, 132 pages. Pauline Books & Media Fall 2002
A Guide to Spiritual Fulfillment and Social Harmony by Vincent Ryan Ruggiero
Through real-life stories and examples, Ruggiero shows how the principle of love of neighbor, present in the scriptures of practically every major religion, can be lived in daily encounters with others in school, in the workplace, at home, and in the community, leading to greater meaning in life and harmony in social relationships. Paperback, 152 pages, New City Press March 2003
In these pages you'll join him in hi struggle to become a priest. You'll learn about the special gifts Pio received from God--including the stigmata, or wounds of the crucified Jesus, and bilocation, the ability to be in two places at the same time. You'll see how Padre Pio not only used his amazing gifts to bring thousands of persons closer to God, but spent this whole life trying to relieve their suffering and pain. You'll dicover why so many people today think of Padre Pio as their holy friend in heaven...He can become yours too! Softcover, 62 pages. Pauline Books & Media Fall 2003.
The prayers in Part I, “During Light Times in Caregiving,” are for the times when the caregiver feels privileged and blessed, needs direction, or becomes aware of the gifts and opportunities for growth that caregiving offers.
In Part II, During Dark Times in Caregiving, the prayers are for times when the caregiver feels exhausted, put-upon, inadequate, and self-pitying; when anger, guilt, sadness, depression, and even despair threaten to overwhelm.
Whether caring for a parent, a spouse, or a disabled child, caregivers need a source of strength and consolation. Those seeking growth in the experience of caregiving and caregivers in needing prayers that express their desire to give everything over to God will find strength and consolation in this book. 144 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
In today’s busy world, when children are tucked into bed for the night, is a precious time for stories and bedtime prayers. By praying with children at bedtime, parents and grandparents establish a habit of daily prayer that is likely to last a lifetime. Prayers for Sleepyheads is an attractively boxed set of three paperback books that encourage quality interaction between children and parents at day’s end. With charming four-color illustrations throughout, the bear-based theme makes Prayers for Sleepyheads suitable for children ages three and up.
Parents and grandparents will enjoy sharing these traditional “good-night” prayers with their little ones. Children will delight in hearing them again and again. 24 pages; Hardback, Ligouri Publications Spring 2004.
You taught them the Hail Mary and the Our Father, now help your children learn how to foster a sense of God’s presence in their lives throughout the day!
Father Antoine Thomas, a frequent guest on EWTN and host of those delightful programs for children that explain the Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, has put together a book to assist parents, grandparents, and religious educators. Praying in the Presence of Our Lord for Children is a detailed guide for youngsters. Here is: – How to pray in adoration before our all-loving God – Why we pray – Praying for others – Different ways to pray – Praying at Mass and during the Church’s liturgical seasons – The meaning of the prayer Jesus taught us, the Our Father.
This deeply spiritual and solidly Catholic presentation features original artwork and photos of children taking part in Eucharistic Adoration. Paper, 128 pages. Our Sunday Visitor, Winter 2004. Quantity
A beloved priest of the twentieth century. A saint of the twenty-first. During his 58 years as a Capuchin friar, Padre Pio never stopped encouraging the faithful to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and to pray in the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
During that time, thousands upon thousands of pilgrims streamed to Pietrelcina, Italy, to be there as he celebrated Mass, to receive the sacrament of penance from him, to seek his spiritual guidance, and to ask for his prayers. Among them, in 1947, was a young Father Karol Wojtyla who, later as Pope John Paul II, proclaimed him St. Pio in 2002.
Now you can enter into the presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist accompanied by this humble stigmatist (one who suffers the wounds of Christ crucified). Here are his words and his prayers on life’s sorrows, fears, trials, temptations, and joys. Paper, 144 pages. Our Sunday Visitor March 2004. Quantity
Our times cry out for saints! But how can we grow holy? In these pages, the wise Jesuit priest Raoul Plus teaches us two ways to do so.
First, he explains how we must come to see ourselves as nothing, so we can practice a life of generosity — a life in which all we have and all we do is for God . . . without reservation.
Then he shows how, through recollection and complete devotion to prayer, we can achieve intimate union with God, even in the midst of troubles and distractions.
Does it take strong souls to attain such holy ends?
Certainly. But if you were not strong — and called by God already — you never would have begun reading these lines about a book that promises to teach you how to make “progress in divine union.” Clearly, union with God is something you desire. For souls like you these pages were written. 144 pages paperback Sophia Institute Press, Fall 2004.
There is power in the Cross of Christ that, sad to say, many Christians don't experience.
Now you can learn to see Jesus' suffering and death not as some spectacle or theatrical production, but as a blueprint for how to live your life. Here is the radical teaching of Our Lord presented in a series of concrete steps that you can take at your own pace, whether you use this book alone or with a group.
Day by day for five weeks, here are the prayers, the reflections, the stories, and the teaching that will help you not only better comprehend the power of Christ's great sacrifice for you, but come to a better understanding of why and how to accept that power now. Paperback, 272 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Winter 2005. Quantity
-Prayers that center on the emotions and situations a widow faces. -A powerful resource for greif ministers, family members and friends. -Makes a thoughtful and much-appreciated gift.
64 Pages, Paperback, Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2005. Quantity
The facts of Pope John Paul II's life are well known, but the mystery of his unique journey has not always been as clear. The pope himself once said: "In God's plan, nothing happens by chance." The Holy Father's life bears that out. His narrow escapes from death, starting in boyhood, seem miraculous. The premature death of his mother, father and beloved older brother, his life under the Nazis in occupied Poland and his years in an underground seminary all helped shape his life choices. Later, the cardinal of Cracow refused to give him permission to join a contemplative religious order, a decision that now seems providential. ("In the future," the cardinal reasoned, "he will be needed by the whole Church.") John Paul II is a pope of milestones, a poet, mystic, philosopher and theoretician. John Paul II: A Life of Grace brings these elements of his personality and many events of his life into focus as part of the mysterious action of God in helping this great man discover and accept his destiny. A Servant Book. Spring 2005 Quantity
"Why don't kids come with an instruction manual?"
Actually, they do. It's just most of us haven't figured out how to decipher it. Parenting with Grace presents a truly Catholic approach to parenthood.
The unique perspective of Parenting with Grace combines orthodox theology with cutting-edge psychology to show parents:
*The twelve secrets to raising practically perfect children *The nine weapons that wipe out every parent's worst enemy *The five fabulous phases every child must go through *The two essential differences between discipline and punishment *And finally, the single most powerful parenting technique in the world! Paperback 368 pages, Our Sunday Visitor 2000. Quantity
This book is the only existing biography of Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloysius Ratzinger on April 16, 1927, in southern Bavaria. Comprehensive in scope and intimate in content, it provides a vivid blow-by-blow of the controversies that have wracked the Catholic Church during the past twenty years: Liberation theology, birth control, women's ordination, inclusive language, "radical feminism," homosexuality, religious pluralism, human rights in the church, and the roles of bishops and theologians. One man has stood at the dead center of all these controversial issues: Joseph Ratzinger. A teenage American POW as the Third Reich crumbled and a progressive wunderkind at the Second Vatican Council, Ratzinger, for twenty years, has been head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (until 1908 known as the Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition, or Holy Office). The book goes a long way toward explaining the central enigma surrounding Ratzinger: How did this erstwhile liberal end up as the chief architect of the third great wave of repression in Catholic theology in the twentieth century? Based on extensive interviews with Ratzinger's students and colleagues, as well as research in archives in both Bavaria and the United States, Allen's account shows that Ratzinger's deep suspicion of "the world," his preoccupation with human sinfulness, and his demand for rock-solid loyalty to the church run deep. They reach into his childhood "in the shadow of the Nazis" and reflect his formative theological influences: Augustine, Bonaventure, and Martin Luther rather than the world-affirming Thomas Aquinas. In his words, Ratzinger affirms that “What the church needs today as always are not adulators to extol the status quo, but men whose humility and obedience are not less than their passion for the truth; . . .men who love the church more than the ease and the unruffled course of their personal destiny."-Joseph Ratzinger (1962) Hardcover 352 Pages Fall 2005
Nothing but the truth. That's what Jesus promised when he told his apostles that after his death the Spirit of Truth would come upon them. Twenty-one centuries later, we might ask: What happened next? Did the Spirit descend? Did the Spirit stay? Is the Spirit with us today? If so, how does the Spirit guide the Church? Guide individual members of the Church? Guide the teaching authority of the Church? Will the Spirit ever leave the Church?
Fr. Apostoli, with pastoral sensitivity, helps the reader grasp the truth about the Spirit of Truth who leads the Church and each of us into the freedom won for us by Christ. Servant Books Fall 2005.
Many today fear that we hover on the brink of global collapse. War, terrorism, poverty and disease provoke a sense of despair. Yet in our midst stands Jesus Christ, undaunted by the brutal realities of a world that rejects him. And as he looks at each of us, he asks directly and personally, "Will you have faith in me?"
In this powerful book Fr. Acklin reveals the passionate love of God for every person, love that will not be denied or defeated. God is for us in spite of our indifference. God has not been eclipsed by the world's agenda. God will never abandon us. God will always seek out the wounded and lost. We have his guarantee that this is so because the suffering and death—the passion—of Jesus clinched the deal confirming God's commitment to his creation.
The Passion of the Lamb helps us answer the only question that ultimately matters: Will we have faith in Jesus? Spring 2006
The fascinating life story of Padre Pio, with emphasis on his life as a seminarian, young priest and his early years at San Giovanni Rotondo. From this small, remote mountain friary, he became world famous and exercised unbelievable influence on the entire world, though he was soon forbidden by his superiors to preach, to correspond or to write. Covers his early work with Mary Pyle, and with the American GIs who came to visit him during WWII when his part of Italy was liberate
