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"A Saint for Your Name, Revised and Updated: Saints for Boys by Albert J. Nevins, M.M.; revised by Ann Ball. What's in a name? Plenty, especially a saint's name. Having the same name as a holy hero (or heroine) can exert a positive influence."

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"A Saint for Your Name, Revised and Updated: Saints for Girls by Albert J. Nevins, M.M.; revised by Ann Ball. What's in a name? Plenty, especially a saint's name. Having the same name as a holy hero (or heroine) can exert a positive influence."

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NCP_1565481410.jpg A Star Over Bethlehem
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"A Star Over Bethlehem, From Advent to the Epiphany by Ann Finch (ed.) A Journey through the events surrounding the first Christmas, stripped of their tinsel and glitter, without reindeer and Santa Claus, and without the stresses and strains of consumerism. ""A Star Over Bethlehem"" has the character and feel of a winter snow storm, perhaps the first of the season. This is a collection of poems, prayers, reflections, stories, words from the early Fathers of the Church, meditations of the saints and literature. All the selections dance around the images of Christmas: the star, the star-child, the Virgin and Joseph, the familiar places of Bethlehem, Nazareth, the mystery of the Incarnation. Some pieces are enchanting and glisten in eyes and soul. Others are sobering and thought-provoking. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2, paper, 160 pages."
CBPC_396.jpg Sacramentals of the Church
$1.69
Teaches children the significance of sacramentals. Illustrated in full color.
sap_2480c.jpg Sacred Heart of Jesus - Outdoor statue
$93.95
Vinyl Composition Statue, 24 inches tall, hollow. Use indoors or outside. Available in Full color $93.95; Granite $65.95; and White $59.95. Select color after ordering.
LIG_0764807838.gif Saint Anthony and Saint Jude
$13.95
True Stories of Heavenly Help by Mitch Finley. A gift edition of Mitch Finley's collection of true stories of miracles granted and prayers answered. This book is about belief in the help of the saints. It is about recovering a wider sense of the commun
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$9.95
Written by Alma Power-Waters. For more than a hundred and fifty years the Miraculous Medal has been known and worn by Catholics throughout the world. It has been used and promoted by great saints and Popes as a most powerful sacramental.

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CBPC_383.jpg Saint Martin De Porres
$1.69
Teaches children about the life and influence of this beloved Saint. Full-color illustrations.
Saint of the Day
$11.16
"By Leonard Foley, O.F.M. A revised edition of “Saint of the Day,” containing more than 200 entries... each a short account of the saint’s life, followed by contemporary comments, Scripture quotation and words of reflection. List price $13.95"
reginaclassics_m10330.jpg Saints of the New Testament
$19.95
Edited by Rev. Victor Hoagland, C.P. The major figures of the New Testament are the subject of this book. The text is enhanced by masterpiece art, original paintings, wood etchings and photos of the Holy Land. Size 6 3/4x 8 in. 160 pages. Hardcover.

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reginaclassics_m10308.jpg Scriptural Rosary, The
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"Edited by Rev. Victor Hoagland, C.P. The history of the rosary is explained and appropriate scriptual passages are offered to further enhance meditation on each mystery. The magnificent artwork of Fra Angelico is an added benefit. size 4x 6 in. 64 pages."

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scriptalone1545sm.gif Scripture Alone
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By Joel Peters. Here are the classic reasons why Scripture Alone is wrong, unscriptural,and man-made. This is a great little book with all the answers.

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TAN_0748_sermons_alphonsus.jpg Sermons of St. Alphonsus Liguori
$21.95
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For All The Sundays Of The Year. One of the most powerful and compelling spiritual books ever written. Expounding on the theme, "What doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul," St. Alphonsus dwells repeatedly on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell. Relentlessly, he brings the reader to considering his own eternal destiny. No one can read these sermons without being profoundly moved, without turning from evil to good, or without turning from virtue to even greater virtue. Here is St. Alphonsus at his very best! 408 Pp. PB.

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TAN_1059.gif Sermons of St. Frances de Sales for Advent and Christmas
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"Written by St. Francis de Sales. Steeped as he was in Sacred Scripture, St. Francis de Sales gives totally fresh and surprising insights into the truths of our religion, including the Sacred Name of Jesus, Our Lady's wisdom at Cana, St. John the Baptist's temptation, etc. Nine insightful sermons. Published here for the first time in English. 136 pages."

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tan2604.GIF Sermons Of St. Francis De Sales For Lent
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"by St. Francis de Sales. Twelve sermons on key aspects of the Christian life given during Lent, 1622--fasting, how to resist temptation, the danger of losing one's soul, living faith vs. dead or dying faith, Christian attitude toward death, proper conduct in illness, God's special providence toward those living a spiritual life, the hidden meanings of Our Lord's Passion, eternal happiness, mutual charity, etc. In no way limited to Lent, these sermons make excellent reading at any time. St. Francis' writing overflows with truly unusual examples and fresh insights. A great, wise and holy book! 230 Pp. PB."

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TAN1021.gif Sermons of St. Francis De Sales on Prayer
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by St. Francis de Sales. Shows how prayer is the key to all holiness. Shows the hidden meanings of Scripture (especially the Song of Songs) as applied to prayer. Great insights on Catholic doctrine and holiness by a saint declared a Doctor of the Church in 1877. 51 Pp. PB. Impr.

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LIG_0764807080.gif Seven Words of Jesus and Mary: Lessons on Cana and Calvary
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Analyzes the relation between the seven recorded words that Mary spoke in the Gospels and seven last words of her Son as He hung on the cross. Offers solace for the fears and dilemmas of today's Christian by interpreting the Gospel from the intertwined perspective of Mother and Son.

Paperback; 96 pages.

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VV_4145.jpg Sex & Love: Whats a Teenager to Do? - DVD
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Finally, a program that really connects with teens about sex! In this dynamic, high-energy presentation, Mary Beth Bonacci talks to teens about the "do’s" of chastity. Using Scripture and humorous, down-to-earth examples from teenage life, she shows that chastity is more than just abstinence-chastity is active. It’s about loving in a relationship the way that God intended. Mary Beth Bonacci challenges teens all over the world every year, offering practical suggestions to help young people make responsible choices in their relationships. 60 min

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CBPC_0899420508.jpg Short Catechism of Mary
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"E. Cardinal Charles Journet Short catechism that presents the Church's teaching about Our Lady in clear and concise form. Written by a world-famed theologian who was active at Vatican II, this little book will enable the reader to learn at a glance the essential Catholic teachings about Mary and what she means to the life of all Christians. Illustrated. Printed in two colors. 80 pages."
scepter_101.gif Short History of the Catholic Church, A
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Written by J. Orlandis.

Here are two thousand years of history in one handy volume! Concise but not superficial, this book gives you the salient details of all the titanic events of Church history and moves on without bogging you down in minutiae. From the Church in the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages to the Catholic Reformation and the age of totalitarianism, it’s all here — along with a useful chronological table. This is a terrific reference for students and for all who want to understand the events that have formed today’s Church.

Paperback, 163 pages.

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TAN_0444.jpg Soul Of The Apostolate
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by Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard. Favorite book of Pope St. Pius X. Says that prayer is the soul of every apostolic work; without it there is no success. Explores all the proved methods of developing and maintaining the interior life amid the bustle of daily activity. Great! 298 Pp. PB. Impr.

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OSV_0879736844.gif Speaking to the Heart
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by Stephen Gabriel

Are you the father you hoped you would be? Are you the father your children need you to be? Do you want to become a better father?

"You are not alone!" Stephen Gabriel writes. "God is with fathers. God has chosen us to raise our children for Him and He will give us the grace we need to succeed."

If you want to live up to your potential as the father your children need and deserve, this book is for you. Written by a dad for dads, it examines twenty critical character traits that are necessary for all fathers.

Based on the classic virtues of the Catholic tradition, these traits include such characteristics as faith, justice, fortitude, humility, and generosity. Each section includes a reflection on the virtue, some self-examination considerations, and an encouraging exhortation. A book to be read, prayed, and treasured!

Copyright: 1999
Pages: 136
Format: Hardback

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Spear, The
$16.95
A Novel of the Crucifixion by Louis De Wohl. This panoramic novel of the last days of Christ ranges from the palaces of imperial Rome to the strife-torn hills of Judea - where the conflict of love and betrayal, revenge and redemption, reaches a mighty climax in a drama of the Crucifixion. For this is the full story of the world?s most dramatic execution, as it affected one of its least-known participants, the man who hurled his spear into Christ on the Cross. Among his many successful historical novels, Louis de Wohl considered The Spear the magnum opus of his literary career. softcover, 380 page. A great book!

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Spirit of Penance, Path to God
$11.95
"Spirit of Penance, Path to God, By: Hubert van Zeller A simple path that countless souls have followed directly into Heaven. Learn how to embark on a life of prudent voluntary penance. You’ll find out how to choose the best penance for yourself, and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with this time-tested spiritual practice. paperback, 144 pp., List price $11.95"
IP_0898707846.jpg Spirit of the Liturgy, The
$17.95
"Written by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. Considered by Ratzinger devotees as his greatest work on the Liturgy, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the *great prayer of the Church* will help readers rediscover the Liturgy in all its hidden spiritual wealth and transcendent grandeur as the very center of our Christian life. In his own foreward to the book, Cardinal Ratzinger compares this work to a much earlier classic of the same title by Romano Guardini because Ratzinger feels that his insights here are similar with what Guardini achieved in his time regarding a renewed understanding of the Liturgy. Sewn hardcover, 250 pages."

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IP_0898708265.gif Spiritual Childhood
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The Spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
by Msgr. Vernon Johnson.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, now a Doctor of the Church, summarized her spirituality in these simple but profound words, "My Little Way is all love." Her complete and unshakable trust in the love of God our Father was the foundation of her spiritual life, a childlike relationship with our Creator that raised her to the heights of sanctity in only 24 years of life. St. Thérèse's spirituality, her Little Way of Spiritual Childhood, is one that can be imitated and practiced by all souls, no matter what their state in life. Her spirituality has been recognized by the Church as a special gift from God for ordinary people everywhere to reach heroic sanctity.

Ignatius Press, Spring 2001, Paperback, 230 pages.

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TAN_1592_spiritual_exercises.jpg Spiritual Exercises By St. Ignatius
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The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola outlines the Church's classic means of orienting one's soul toward God and eternal salvation - and this is probably the best version available anywhere because it is a self-taught edition (i.e., it does not require a retreat master). The Spiritual Exercises are designed to make a person stop and examine the direction his life is taking and to seriously direct himself toward Heaven and away from Hell. Impr. 568 pgs, Paperback.

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ignatiouspress_7692.jpg Springtime of Evangelization
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"The complete texts of the Pope's addresses to American Catholics on many critical issues that offers his compelling and practical advice for renewing faith and culture in the U.S. on the eve of the third millennium - powerful insights to help all Catholics to embrace this moment. ""A stunning proposal for the Church in the U.S."""

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CBPC_299.jpg Stations of the Cross
Teaches children about the sufferings of Jesus as He approached death. Full-color illustrations.
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TAN_1384.jpg Story of a Soul
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Autobiography of St. Therese Of Lisieux. Edited by Mother Agnes of Jesus. One of the all-time favorite Catholic books. Teaches her Little Way of Spiritual Childhood. Sold many millions of copies worldwide and was instrumental in bringing down the shower of roses which St. Therese promised to send from Heaven. Great! 216 pages. Paperback, TAN Book & Publishers Impr.

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CBPC_492_00.jpg The Easter Story
$1.69
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The glory of Jesus’ Resurrection in easy-to-understand terms. St. Joseph Picture Book. Illustrated in full color. 32 pages.

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ip6092.jpg Strangers and Sojourners
$19.95
"by Michael D. O'Brien. An epic novel set in the rugged interior of British Columbia, the first volume of a trilogy which traces the lives of four generations of a family of exiles. Beginning in 1900, and concluding with the climactic events leading up t"

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RCL_0870610635.gif Summa Theologica - 5 volume set - hardcover
$265.00
RCL_0870610694.gif Summa Theologica - 5 volume set - paperback
$165.00
"The Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas is one of, if not the, world's most renowned masterpieces. As the title indicates, is a summing up of all that can be known about God and humanity's relations with God. It is divided into three parts dealing with God, man, and the God-man respectively. It consists of 38 tracts, 631 questions, about 3000 articles, 10,000 objections and their answers. This brilliant synthesis of Christian thought has had a decisive and permanent impact on religion since the thirteenth century and has become substantially the official teaching of the Catholic Church. No library is complete without it. The present edition was translated into English by the Fathers of the Dominican Province and first appeared in 1911. A revised edition was published in London in 1920, and in America in 1947. This five-volume printing is a reproduction of the 1947 Benziger Brothers edition. "
CBPC_820_22B_sunday_missal_black.jpg Sunday Missal - Black Cloth Hardcover
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Sunday Missal - Green cloth hardcover
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CBPC_820_09.jpg St. Joseph Sunday Missal - Red flexible vinyl cover
$23.95
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IPssgf.gif Sunday Sermons of the Great Fathers
$129.95
Edited by Fr. M.F.Toal, D.D.

This beautifully bound 4-volume, hard-cover set is a superb series for preaching, spiritual reading and meditation. It contains the Gospel reading for each Sunday and Feast Day, and parallel Gospel texts, along with several sermons for each Gospel from both early Eastern and Western Fathers of the church, including Ambrose, John Chrysostom, Cyril of Alexandria, Leo the Great, Ephraem, Augustine and more. Also, each sermon is followed by the Catena Aurea (Golden Chain) of St. Thomas Aquinas. There is no better way to enter the mind of the early Church Fathers and the spirit of Sacred Scripture than this series. Length: 1,844 pages (4 volumes).

Keyed to old liturgical calendar.

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Daily Readings on the Spiritual Life

The popular spiritual writer Fr. Rawley Myers presents daily readings on the spiritual life according to the saints. Combining both the thoughts and writings of the saints along with interesting biographical facts and events in the saints lives, Father Myers allows the saints to instruct us on how to be like Christ. As Christ's closest friends, the saints knew Him best. They have the wisdom of Heaven, and are our tried and true guides to Heaven, for the saints take us to the feet of Christ. The saints in this book not only inform us about Christ, but they introduce us to Christ, whom they loved so much. To know Jesus is the heart of our faith. No one knew Him better than the saints.

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A Practical Guide on Reported Revelations by Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Groeschel, the highly respected author, psychologist, spiritual director and leader of renewal in the religious life, has written a brief but comprehensive practical guide for all those interested in private revelations.
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"by C. Bernard Ruffin. Have scientists proven that the Shroud of Turin is a medieval forgery? Although many people would say yes, historian C. Bernard Ruffin reveals recent scientific discoveries that indicate the controversial carbon-14 dating complete"

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A Collection of Poems by Mother Mary Francis, PCC. The poems arise - blossom would be a better word - in that region where our human experience finds itself challenged by faith - by The Faith, really. A sharp consciousness of the Liturgy, the psalter, the religious life, and of the great mysteries of the Faith suffuses these utterances. One is awakened by the demanding syntax, the fresh vocabulary, and the curious focus (on everything from a turtle's eye to a Ph. D. examination to the Stations of the Cross). A book to be kept near one's breviary, one's missal, and one's Bible. - Thomas Howard, Author, Evangelical is Not Enough.
Seven Secrets of Successful Catechists
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You can change young people's lives. Here's tested advice for every teacher. by Joseph D. White, Ph.D. Why do some catechists seem to hold kids spellbound, while others couldn't get their attention with a bullhorn? Dr. White has been a catechist himself for years, and he's also a trained psychologist who's made an intensive study of education theory. Putting all his experience and knowledge together, he shows you how you can make religious education fun for children, and - more important - how you can make it stick.

Each chapter shows you a different "secret" of successful religious education programs, always strongly rooted in proven principles of psychology and education theory. Even if you've been a catechist for years, you'll be surprised how much you can learn. And if you're a new catechist, this book is a lifesaver. Available as single copies or in a pack of 10. Paper, 64 pages. Our Sunday Visitor March 2002

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LIG_0764801694.gif Simple Truths
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Thinking Life Through With Fulton J. Sheen.

Brimming with rich and life-changing words of wisdom from one of this century's most beloved Catholic writers, this book touches on virtually every aspect of the human condition. 160 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications.

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101 of Heaven's Most Powerful Patrons



by Thomas Craughwell. Prayer to the saints is a powerful spiritual help in our lives. Now, with Saints for Every Occasion, you can quickly find help for any challenge you face?no matter how large or small. It tells wonderful stories of saints who overcame the same problems and troubles we face daily. Beautifully illustrated and entertainingly written, Saints for Every Occasion features 101 patron saints you and your family will seek out time and again! It features saints from various continents, cultures, and times?from saints who were contemporaries of Christ, to modern patrons like Padre Pio and Sr. Faustina Kowalska. Each saint lived heroically in difficult times and circumstances. They can help you face your special challenges, be it sickness, family or marriage problems, studies, vocation, your job, sadness, safety, television, loneliness, and many more! Illustrated. 432 pages; Spring 2002.

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IP_cslewisboxedset.gif Six by C.S. Lewis
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Known for his graceful prose, delightful humor, refreshing logic, and solid faith, C.S. Lewis has captivated generations of readers. Lewis is considered by many to be one of the most outstanding, imaginative and thoughtful Christian writers of the 20th century. Now you can enjoy six of his best-loved works collected in this superb slip-cased set. Includes The Great Divorce, A Grief Observed, Mere Christianity, Miracles, The Problem of Pain, and The Screwtape Letters. 1,175 pages, Deluxe 6 volume boxed set.. Ignatius Press Fall 2002

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OSV_1931709777.gif Saintly Men of Modern Times
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By Joan Carroll Cruz. For every Catholic man, here are heroes you can relate to.

Men need role models, too. Here are more than 70 of the best: great men of modern times who lived their faith even when it meant giving up everything they had.

From horse trader to prime minister, these are men from every walk of life. Doctors, lawyers, construction workers, and civil servants all found holiness where they lived and worked. Some of them were martyrs to oppressive governments. Others were martyrs to physical ailments, or other problems that are all too familiar to us.

A detailed topical index makes it easy to find heroes by their professions or by the problems they faced. Numerous photos bring the heroes to life as real people.

This is the perfect gift for any Catholic man or boy, and an inspiring pick-me-up when you need a spiritual lift. Paper, 304 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003

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AMP_087793987X.jpg Sex, Love & You
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Making the Right Decision. Updated and Revised for 2003. Authors: Tom & Judy Lickona More and William Boudreau, M.D.

The pressure on teens to be sexually active only increases and multiples as the years go on. Today, teens are under enormous pressure to be sexually active. Popular culture tells them that uncommitted responsible sex is possible. Television, movies, and the Internet anxious to depict reality, find themselves promoting as perverse of sexual behavior imaginable.

More than ever, teens continue to need a clear understanding of the physical and psychological fallout of acting out sexual behavior apart from marriage.

Strongly rooted in Catholic Tradition, Sex, Love, and You: Making the Right Decision promotes the value of chastity and tells teens how their lives will be better if they refrain from sexual intimacy before marriage. In a direct, no-nonsense fashion, authors Tom and Judy Lickona examine the dangers of sexual activity and the rewards of waiting. They explore all side of the sex debate—from helping distinguish between myth and fact, to examining the physical and emotional dangers of uncommitted sex; from unearthing fallacies and popular misconceptions about premarital sex, to developing a personal plan that will allow young people to live a chaste life.
Quality Paperback 192 pages. March 2003

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PB_0819870420.jpg Saint Katharine Drexel: Friend of the Oppressed
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True story written by Ellen Tarry. Paperback, 162 pages.

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IP_089870930X.gif Spiritual Combat Revisited
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Fr. Robinson has done a great service in revitalizing Lorenzo Scupoli’s classic, Spiritual Combat, so that contemporary Catholics can rediscover this rich work that has served many generations of Catholics. This book is about the life of prayer and personal reform and renewal. It fits squarely into the tradition of the “great masters” of the spiritual life, and to the line of great modern writers on spirituality. It is a work of particular relevance that confronts modern culture with the tough-minded, deeply authentic challenge of spiritual combat.

Robinson has retained Scupoli’s appeal to the Catholic reader through a conversational style, short chapters, familiar examples from everyday life, and the pastoral bent which has marked his own outstanding career. Covering the basic difficulties of daily prayer and of obstacles to living the virtues, Scupoli and Robinson test the mettle of real Catholics by calling us to live an interior life for and with God. Softcover, 305 pages, Ignatius Press Spring 2003

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LOY_082941715X.jpg Still Called by Name
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Why I Love Being a Priest By Dominic Grassi

In Still Called by Name, Father Dominic Grassi, an urban priest, natural storyteller, and author of the popular Bumping into God books, reflects on his vocation and recalls the reasons he became a priest. Through poignant and often humorous recollections from his thirty years as a priest, Grassi celebrates the special moments of grace he has witnessed and the special people who have touched his life.

Grassi pulls aside the veil of mystery shrouding the priesthood and breaks down barriers between priests and lay people. Grassi shares simple stories that reveal the incredible joy, profound awe, and overwhelming peace he finds in his life as a priest. Still Called by Name, restores faith and trust in priests at a critical time for the Catholic Church. Hardcover, 200 pages, Loyola Press Fall 2003

PB_0819870706.jpg Spiritual Advice from John Paul II
$17.95
Compiled by Molly H. Judge and Mary Emmanuel Alves, FSP.

Spend a moment each day of the year reflecting on the wisdom of John Paul II. This book of direct quotes from the Holy Father features an inspiring thought dated for each day. Makes a perfect gift for any age! Paperback, 392 pages, Pauline Books & Media.

ABI_1929039158.jpg Stitches
$12.95
by Kevin Morrison. Illustrated by John Nixon.

Stitches was a newly manufactured baseball with dreams of glory. He wanted to make it to the big leagues. His dreams were shattered when a defect was discovered in his stitching. So instead of an exciting major league career, destiny landed him in a secondhand store.

This is a marvelous tale of how God's Providence makes dreams come true in ways we least expect. It proves the old adage: When one door closes another door opens. And in Stitches' case, it is the door to the Hall of Fame. 32 pages, Hardcover, Ambassodor Books.

LIG_076481107X.gif Search for the Meaning of Life
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Essays and Reflections on the Mystical Experience by Willigis Jäger.

Willigis Jäger sets out the focus of his book in his opening paragraph: “Everyday human consciousness may be compared to a passenger on a ship. The passenger can see only as far as the horizon. But what lies beyond the horizon is greater and mightier by far than everything in front of it. Our ego-consciousness recognizes only the reality accessible to reason and the senses. What lies beyond this capacity for knowledge, however, is far greater and powerful.”

Throughout twelve chapters derived from talks and lectures, Jäger uncovers an understanding of the mystical meaning of life, the role of science and mysticism, the nature of transpersonal experience, the search for the Whole, the development of mystical experience in Eastern and Western religions, contemplative prayer as a Christian path, psychological and moral aspects of the inner path, and death as transformation.

Citing such diverse writers and thinkers as John of the Cross, Meister Eckhart, Ken Wilbur, John Cassian, Kabir, Gary Zukav, Daito Kokushi, and Zenkei Shibayama, Search for the Meaning of Life is an accessible explanation of the mystical journey from reason and knowledge to a direct experience of cosmic awareness and the ultimate reality. 304 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications Fall 2003

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$12.95
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Padre Pio's Letters to His Spiritual Directors Edited by Gianluigi Pasquale.

This rare glimpse into the heart and soul of Padre Pio reveals the profound spirituality and humanity of the beloved Capuchin friar whom Pope John Paul II canonized in 2002. Beyond the extraordinary events that accompanied Padre Pio's life, these intimate letters attest to his personal struggles, worries, temptations, and fears. Padre Pio suffered much, but hoped even more in the One he loved deeply: Christ Crucified.

The letters of Padre Pio prove once again that "difficulties and sorrows, if accepted out of love, are transformed into a privileged way of holiness...." (Pope John Paul II). Paperback, 196 pages, Pauline Books, Winter 2004.

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PB_0819870773.jpg Surviving Depression
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A Catholic Approach By Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP

Depression can strike anyone, even those deeply committed to living the Christian life. This fresh, reassuring approach to living through depression proposes aspects of the Catholic tradition as a support for surviving even the darkest times.

*Encouraging stories of others who have lived with depression
*Psychological, medical, spiritual and practical self-care perspectives
*Tips for firends and family of the depressed.
Paperback, 146 pages, Pauline Books Winter 2004.

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ACTA_0879462620.jpg The Shadow of the Cross
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A Journey Through the Virtues of Celtic Spirituality by Monsignor Eric R. Barr.

For centuries, Celtic spirituality has contributed a special flavor to Catholicism, one that still helps many people refocus their lives in the face of increasing complexity and stress. In his new book, Monsignor Eric R. Barr offers readers an updated approach to this timeless spiritual pathway. With beautiful imagery and an accessible style, Msgr. Barr shows readers how the basic tenets of Celtic spirituality have incredible importance and meaning for today's believers.

Each chapter opens with an engaging story to draw in the reader, then moves into a discussion of the different virtues of Celtic spirituality that readers can use as markers in their spiritual journey. Each chapter ends with ideas for readers to apply to their everyday lives. This informative and engrossing book will serve as a helpful guide for those wishing to follow the path of Celtic spirituality. ACTA Publications Paperback 144 pages

OSV_1592760457.jpg Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint
$12.95
by Danny Abramowicz.This is more than the story of a recovering alcoholic grabbing onto - and working hard at - his second chance at a happy, spiritually rich life. Here, based on proven NFL workout techniques, is a practical, encouraging, step-by-step method to help you:
  • increase your spiritual strength.
  • add new life to your relationships with your spouse, family, and friends.
  • re-energize your soul as you deepen your love of Christ and His Church.
Danny Abramowicz played in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints (1967-1973) and the San Francisco 49ers (1973-1974). He later worked as a special teams coach for the Chicago Bears and offensive coordinator for the Saints. He currently heads a charitable foundation in New Orleans and speaks to Catholic groups around the country. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2004 166 Pages, Hardback

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The Subtle but Powerful Ways Fathers Mold Their Children's Characters by James B. Stenson.

It takes hard work to become a good father, and one of the most formidable obstacles confronting fathers is the difficulty of finding good guidance on fatherhood. This booklet gives men much-needed directions on problems fathers face, and reveals “twelve commandments of Successful Fathers”: how good fathers raise their children well. Veteran educator James Stenson shows how to defuse adolescent boys’ defiance and how to form positive father-daughter relationships. Scepter Publishers. Paperback 64 pages.

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LIG_R6411.jpg Stories of Karol
$19.95
The Unknown Life of John Paul II by Gian Franco Svidercoschi.

Countless biographies have been written about Pope John Paul II. Now, a well-know Vatican insider reveals new details about Karol Wojtyla's youth, from his birth to his election to the papal throne. Stories of Karol: The Unknown Life of John Paul II originated as a 20-part radio program that aired from January to March 2001 and was narrated by the author himself.

This short, readable book chronicles the growth and young life of this beloved Pontiff through stories about his family, his vocation, and his intellectual training. It is suitable for both for adults and young people. Ligouri Publications.

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WAU_159325072X.jpg The Story Of The Bible: How It Came To Us
$11.95
The Bible has a story behind it. How did it come to us in its current form? Why did a number of early gospels never make it into the canon of Scripture? Which is the authentic text of the Bible? How was the Bible translated into English? What were the key issues about the Scriptures that divided Christians during the Reformation? A leading international scripture scholar, Fr. Henry Wansbrough, OSB, provides the answers to these questions and many more in this balanced, fast-paced, and entertaining account.



“Fr. Henry Wansbrough, a master of communication, takes us on a fascinating journey. With deft strokes, he shows how the Bible did not drop out of the sky in the form we have it, but emerged over several generations. Informative and enjoyable reading!”

—Jerome Kodell, OSB abbot, Subiaco Abbey, Arkansas


author, The Catholic Bible Study Handbook



“Fr. Wansbrough provides very clear and thorough explanations
of the most vexing questions about how the Bible as a book has been edited, translated, and passed down through the centuries—in short, how it has changed and yet remained substantially the same. This book is a wonderful
supplement to any introduction to the Bible.”
—Lawrence Boadt, CSPauthor, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction

Paperback; 140 pages; July 2006

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LIG_815775.jpg Sister Wendy's Meditations on the Mysteries of Our Faith
$9.95
Using inspirational text and images, art expert Sister Wendy Beckett joins forces with Duccio di Buoninsegna (c. 1255-1319), the first of the Great Italian renaissance painters, to offer a privileged meditation into the story of our salvation in Christ. The mysteries of our faith-darkness and light, falsehood and truth, dying and rising, humanity and divinity-were all very vivid and concrete dimensions of daily life in the Middle Ages. Here, Sister Wendy reminds us that the challenges and consequences of these realities are still with us.

Pages: 64; Size: 4.375" X 6.0" Inches; paperback

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MA_12072.jpg LITTLE BIBLE PLAYBOOK CREATION
$3.95
MA:12072
A little Bible playbook which explains the story of Creation and features Catholic scripture. Size: 5in x 5in.

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IP_0898707544.gif New Saints and Blesseds of the Catholic Church, Vol. 2
$14.95
by Ferdinand Holbock

In this second volume of New Saints and Blesseds of the Catholic Church are depicted the lives and deaths, the struggles and battles of those women and men who were raised to the honors of the altar by Pope John Paul II during the fours years from 1984 through 1987, in forty-nine beatification ceremonies and in seven canonization liturgies.

Among them are Blesseds and Saints from a wide variety of countries, languages, ages and walks of life: lay people, religious, priests, and bishops, confessors and martyrs, including Edith Stein, Elizabeth of the Trinity, Titus Brandsma, Teresa of the Andes, and many more. All of them not only deserve reverence, but are worthy of imitation in their striving for perfection, in their fidelity to the Catholic faith and to the Church of Jesus Christ.

The life of each one of these personages is portrayed briefly, occasionally in greater detail, followed by the homily which the Pope gave at the respective beatification or canonization ceremony. This papal address presents a very contemporary commentary on the life of the new Blessed or Saint.

Anyone who reads these short biographies is edified and touched, moved to give thanks, that the Church, which today is so often reviled and criticized, is still in our days a “Mother and teacher”, the Mother of Saints, and a guide to sanctity. Illustrated with many pictures.

320 pages; Paperback

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IP_srsm-h.jpg Salve Regina The Story of Mary
$40.00
This beautiful book, adorned throughout with gold ink, retraces Mary’s steps throughout the biblical narrative. Mary comes alive to the reader through striking artistic representations that range from the origins of Western art to the iconography of the twentieth century. From Titian, Raphaël, and Fra Angelico to Van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the most famous as well as lesser-known representations of Mary are brought together with sculptures, frescoes, and stone statues that recreate scenes from her life. This exquisitely produced book is a celebration of Mary; it is a gift to commemorate the Christmas season with reverence, pay homage to motherhood, and provide hours of inspirational reflection.

Ignatius Press 2007 Hardcover 160 pages with 120 color illustrations. Great gift book!

IP_1586171879.jpg Seek that Which is Above
$14.95
In this beautifully illustrated book, Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) gives us profound meditations on what our life in Christ should be like as it is lived through the various Seasons and Feasts of the liturgical the year. This book also includes thoughts on other spiritual and secular themes such as the true nature of peace, why it is difficult for so many to experience joy, the relationship between spirit and matter, vacation and rest, etc. These inspiring insights from the man who became Pope, show how Joseph Ratzinger’s deeply spiritual and theological experience, together with his wide literary and cultural interests are a gift to the Church in the modern world. Here is a shepherd leading the faithful entrusted to his care to deep springs of refreshing, life giving water.

Within the pages of this gem of a book, readers from all backgrounds will find helpful and encouraging wisdom which can be referred to again and again. It is a perfect gift, as well as inspirational and instructive spiritual reading for oneself throughout the year. Includes Silk Ribbon Marker. Ignatius Press Fall 2007, 180 pages, Sewn Hardcover.

CBPC_848_22.jpg THE STORY OF EASTER (St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Book)
$5.75
Ideal book for young children. A sturdy book that will stand up to wear and tear, it provides clear, simple text to introduce children to events surrounding the death and Resurrection of Jesus. With full-color illustrations and a “carry-along” handle.

16 pp., Size: 6 X 8 1/2.

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CBPC_847_22.jpg THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS (St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Book)
$5.75
Ideal book for young children. A sturdy book that will stand up to wear and tear, it provides clear, simple text to introduce children to the story of Jesus’ birth. With full-color illustrations and a “carry-along” handle.

16 pp., Size: 6 X 8 1/2.

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IP_9781586172510.jpg Saved in Hope: Spe Salvi
$14.95
Pope Benedict XVI’s second encyclical, Saved In Hope, (“Spe Salvi” in Latin) takes its title from St. Paul, who wrote, “In hope we have been saved”. In this special deluxe hardcover edition of the work, the Holy Father continues a line of thought he began with his first encyclical, God is Love. Love and Hope are closely related in the spiritual life. Love of God involves hope or trust in God. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The virtue of hope responds to the aspiration to happiness which God has placed in the heart of every man”. Hope enables us to look to the next life, but it also inspires and purifies our actions in this life. Pope Benedict considers modern philosophies and the challenges of faith today in light of the virtue of hope. Hardcover, Ignatius Press 2008.

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CBPC_982_22.jpg SAINTS TEACH US (St. Joseph Rattle Book)
$4.95
This is part of a new series of books that combines a rattle with a small board book to appeal to God’s littlest ones. The playful illustrations will delight little eyes as they see many of the best-loved Saints come to life in bright and vivid colors.

No. of Pages: 14
Size: 5 X 4 3/4 inches

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SCP_9780818909061.jpg Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart
$7.95
We live in a day and age characterized by an extraordinary amount of agitation and lack of peace. This tendency manifests itself in our spiritual as well as our secular life. In our search for God and holiness, in our service to our neighbor, a kind of restlessness and anxiety take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours. What must we do to overcome the moments of fear and distress which assail us all too often in our lives? How can we learn to place all our confidence in God and abandon ourselves into his loving care? This is what is taught in this simple, yet profound little treatise on peace of heart. Taking concrete examples from our everyday life, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations we must all confront. Since peace of heart is a pure gift of God, it is something we should seek, pursue and ask him for without cease. This book is here to help us in that pursuit.

About the Author: Father Jacques Philippe is a “Shepherd” in the Communité du Lion de Juda in Rome. A priest since 1985, he regularly preaches retreats in France and abroad.

Scepter Press 2009 Paperback, 110 pages

ACTA_9780879463885.jpg Scriptural Meditations
$6.95
For the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Franciscan Crown, Seven Sorrows and Rosary
By: Lucas J Amato, SFO

Here are four of the most popular Catholic devotions, accompanied by a short passage from Scripture to inspire meditation on each mystery. A short history of each devotion, plus instructions for how to pray it using traditional rosary beads, is given. Included are:

* The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
* The Franciscan Crown of Mary’s Joys
* The Seven Sorrows of Mary (The Servite Chaplet)
* The Rosary (including the Mysteries of Light)

“Don’t you share my problems with meditating on the mysteries of the life of Jesus and Mary? I lose my concentration easily. Sure, I start off fairly well at the beginning of each mystery; but before I realize it I’ve drifted off into thinking about some upcoming chore, such as my shopping list or some needed repairs at home. This book shows you how to read a quotation from Scripture before reciting each prayer of these four devotions. This method has enabled me to continually meditate on the specific mystery and still devoutly pray the intervening prayers. For me now, each prayer becomes the melody and the Bible verses the words to my spiritual song.” —Lucas J. Amato, S.F.O.
ACTA Publications 2009 Paperback 80 pages.

IP_0782X.jpg Saints for Today
$9.95
This collection of portraits of the lives of twelve saints, many less well-known, focuses on how each of these particular men and women have a specific message that is significant for those living in our challenging times.

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SA_secular_sabotage.jpg Secular Sabotage:
$26.95
How Liberals Are Destroying Religion and Culture in America

This assault is not happening from accident or whim. It is happening because disaffected liberals have deliberately set out to upend our Judeo-Christian traditions. Indeed, they are determined to tear down the traditional norms, values, and institutions that have been part of American society from its founding. The cultural debris that these saboteurs have created will take decades to clean up.

In feisty prose, Donohue explores our nation where a college student is threatened with expulsion because she prayed on campus, a civil rights organization protests a statue of Jesus found on the ocean floor and a housewife sues a school district to stop the singing of Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer at a school choral production. These are just a few examples cited that demonstrate a culture descending into madness.

Donohue takes no prisoners as he digs out and exposes the groups behind this all-out attack on our Christian traditions. Among these are the radical atheists, the proponents of multiculturalism, the sexual libertines, the Hollywood elite with their not-so-hidden agenda and lawyers who collaborate for profit.

Publisher: FaithWords/Hachette Book Group
Author: William A. Donohue
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages

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AP_20067.jpg "Standing Up to Peer Pressure" Elf-help Book for Kids
$7.95
AP:20067
A guide to being true to you. 8" x 8" softcover book features full-color illustrations; 32 pages.

Written by Jim Auer
Illustrated by R.W. Alley

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CBPC_245_22.jpg SONGS OF JOY AND PRAISE (St. Joseph Piano Book)
$14.95
CBP:245/22
Playing one of these favorite songs on the electric piano is easy. Simply push the key that matches the color and number of the note above each word. The twelve familiar songs will provide hours of fun for children as they play and sing along. Among the songs are "Rise and Shine," "This Little Light of Mine," "Now Thank We All Our God," "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands," "Amazing Grace," and "Oh When the Saints." Delightful illustrations accompany the music. Intended for children age 3 and up.

No. of Pages: 24
Size: 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches
Cover: BOARD BOOK

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TAN_0061_sacred_heart_priesthood.jpg Sacred Heart and the Priesthood
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By Mother Louise Margaret Claret de la Touche.

From her lifetime conversations with Our Lord; written to strengthen priests in the love of their sublime vocation and unite them more closely to the Eternal Priest. Impr. 225 pgs. Paperback.

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TAN_1852.gif The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross
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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)


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PTM_3138_sorrowful_mysteries.jpg The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
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For Priests and Bishops
Compiled with reflections by Kathleen Keefe

The five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary are accompanied by Scripture, meditations from Padre Pio, and special intentions for bishops, priests and intercessors.

Paperback; 49 pp.

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