Gifted youth leader Mark Hart knows teens inside and out, and as the Bible Geek®, he asks and answers the real questions that puzzle them. Dealing realistically and honestly with concerns about God, temptations, personal issues, daily life and more, the Bible Geek® speaks encouragement to the minds and hearts of kids. His solutions to typical situations teens wonder about, are rooted in Scripture and the Catholic tradition. Servant Publications Paperback 140 pages, March 2003
So much fun, kids will forget they’re learning about the Faith!
With the same classroom-tested style that made our Big Book of Ideas for Children’s Faith Formation so popular, this book shows you step-by-step how to make learning fun for children ages 3 to 8, and beyond.
Your favorite characters from the first book return to lead us through Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and a few secular holidays, too. Short stories, crafts, games, and traditional decorations remind them of the time-honored customs of the season. Prayers and devotions — some new, some traditional — keep all the fun centered on faith, and might just become lifetime habits.
If you teach in Catholic schools or CCD classes, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without this book. If you’re a homeschooler, this is just the help you’ve been looking for. If you’re a parent or grandparent looking for some rainy-day fun, here’s fun you can feel good about. Paper, 352 pages. Our Sunday Visitor, Spring 2003. Quantity
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
This powerful and timely book, written by a former Fundamentalist, is a thorough critique of the popular Fundamentalist notion of the “Rapture”—the belief that Christians will be removed from earth prior to a time of Tribulation and the Second Coming. It examines the theological, historical, and Biblical basis for premillennial dispensationalism, the belief system based around the Rapture, and popularized in the best-selling Left Behind books and taught by Bible prophecy writers Tim LaHaye, Hal Lindsey, Jack Van Impe, and many others.
Written for both the lay person and the serious student, this book combines an engaging, popular approach with detailed footnotes and exhaustive research. Beginning with the big picture, it focuses first on key concepts such as eschatology, the Parousia, and the relationship between the Kingdom and the Church. It then examines the Book of Revelation, providing insights into the nature and purpose of that difficult, final book of the Bible. Another chapter looks at the concept of the millennium and how it has been understood by various Christians over the centuries. Olson then shows how Left Behind creator LaHaye’s many works on Bible prophecy are filled with attacks on Catholicism, and often rely on sensationalism, shaky scholarship, and subjective interpretations of Scripture.
Olson, a former dispensationalist who now edits Envoy magazine, also presents a history of apocalyptic belief and theology, beginning with the Early Church Fathers and including the Montanists, St. Augustine, Joachim of Fiore, the Protestant Reformers, and the American Puritans. He shows how John Nelson Darby, an ex-Anglican priest, developed the premillennial dispensationalist system, which hinges on the Rapture, in the 1830s and how Darby relied upon faulty assumptions about Jesus Christ, the Church, and the Bible.
The second part of the book, A Catholic Critique of Dispensationalism, focuses on three important topics: the relationship between Israel, the Church, and the Kingdom; the interpretation of Scripture; and the nature of the Rapture event. Filled with a wealth of information drawn from both Protestant and Catholic sources, this section provides a complete rebuttal to the premillennial dispensationalist system and the “left behind” theology. The book concludes with a reflection on the Catholic understanding of the end times, salvation history, and the final judgement. Glossaries of key persons and terms are also included. Ignatius Press, Spring 2003, 394 pages softcover. Quantity
Peacetime led those soldiers and sailors to put aside this powerful wartime prayer book as they entered a world rendered more secure because of their sacrifices.
Sophia Institute Press has published this great treasure as Fulton Sheen's Wartime Prayer Book, in a pocket-sized leatherette edition similar to the original.
196 pp.
How to Make a Good Confession, the newest pamphlet from Our Sunday Visitor, gives Catholics those words, describing the actions and responses for each step of the sacrament. It also serves as a practical guide to a thorough examination of conscience, asking a series of commandment-based real-world questions. Even those familiar with the steps of the sacrament will benefit from a more thoughtful confession.
Equally as important, How to Make a Good Confession will inspire Catholics to seek reconciliation by reminding them of the great grace and peace they can receive when they ask for God’s endless mercy.
This pamphlet is perfect for display in the back of church or near the reconciliation room — parishioners can read it as they prepare for confession, or take it with them for reference. Use this pamphlet as a bulletin insert or mail it with other parish materials — it’s a wonderful way to remind parishioners to seek God’s forgiveness through the sacrament.
Available as single pamphlet for 75 cents or in packs of 50 for $12.95 Single pamphlet or pack/50?
Tough times demand eternal truths.
For more than a decade, author, speaker, and retreat-leader Matthew Kelly has traveled the globe, sharing answers and offering the truth. They aren’t his. They’re the ones that have been taught by the Church since the first century. They’re the ones that have been lived by holy and happy men, women and children of faith since the time of Christ.
Here - in a simple, convincing, and entertaining style, are answers and truths. Here is the answer. Here is the truth. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003. Quantity
Sacraments and sacramentals. Feasts days and fasts. Rosaries, novenas, stations of the cross. These and many other traditional practices of the Catholic faithful receive a fresh look in this book. Here you’ll learn more about:
189 pages, paperback, Charis Books, January 2003 Quantity
Penance, Confession, Reconciliation–the fact that the sacrament of God’s forgiveness is known by different names points to some of the questions and confusion that sometimes surround it. Reconciliation: A User’s Manual is designed to provide answers and support for those approaching this wonderful gift of God’s mercy. A handy guide presented in an easy-to-read, friendly, and accessible format is comfortably kept in a pocket or purse, and convenient to keep near the place where the sacrament is celebrated.
Reconciliation: A User’s Manual introduces the sacrament as liturgy and explains the three “rites” of reconciliation. Providing practical helps for the examination of conscience, this manual also includes special examinations of conscience for different ages, life experiences, and for those with special needs. Prayers for help and prayers of contrition unite with excerpts from Scripture to provide further spiritual support. Complete instructions for receiving the sacrament offer gentle help to those who may have been away from the sacrament for a long time.
Reconciliation: A User’s Manual will be a welcome companion to everyone who seeks God’s love and forgiveness, and for those who want to enrich their experience of the miracle of God’s mercy. A guide to getting the full spiritual benefits from this sacrament as well as the interior peace that can arise from this warm and loving sign of God’s goodness. 160 pages; Paperback. Ligouri Publications. Quantity
From the Heart of a Father is a book of letters, stories, and inspirational words about how a father wishes to be remembered by his children. The author says: "If my life were to end today, would my children know my true feelings for them?" In personal letters of love wrapped around fictional inspirational stories, the author's hope is that anyone who reads this book will walk away with an uplifting perspective on life. From the Heart of a Father is also a book about communication and understanding, especially communicating to children a clear message of values and virtues. Paperback, 144 pages. Spring 2003 Quantity
