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As Lent is a journey to Easter, these books will assist you on your spiritual journey. We highly recommend you use at least one of these books as a Lenten Retreat.
 
LIG_816420.jpg Daybreaks: Daily Reflections for Lent and Easter
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Lent is a season of spiritual preparation for the great feast of Easter. Our goal is to meet the risen Lord Jesus who awaits us with outstretched hands. In these daily meditations, theologian and poet John Shea touches on the great themes of the season:

The Cross, The Eucharist, Humility, Courage, Hope, Sacrifice, Prayer, Repentance, Forgiveness, Healing and more.

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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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LIG_48095.jpg Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II
$9.95
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.

 
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_0764805673.gif The Essential Lenten Handbook
$13.95
"A Daily Companion; Lent, the season of preparation for Christ's Resurrection at Easter, is for many Catholics a special time of prayer, fasting, and renewed spiritual focus. There is no other period in the liturgical year that so completely draws our att"
 
LIG_815584.jpg Lent and Easter Wisdom From Thomas Merton
$9.95
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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tan2604.GIF Sermons Of St. Francis De Sales For Lent
$12.00
"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."
 
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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SP_94144.gif In Conversation with God #2 - Lent & Eastertide
$17.95
Man's highest aspiration is to be able to converse with Jesus - to pray. In Conversation With God helps the reader to pray with piety and with confidence. It is aimed not at the 'specialist' but is for the ordinary person. This Lent/Easter volume is part of a 7 volume series. A series of meditations that follows the Church's liturgical calendar. Each day's meditation is divided into three parts and is five or six pages long. The subjects relate to themes from the Mass readings for that day or the liturgical season. This work helps the reader deepen the message of Christ in the ordinary circumstances of the day. This book is the best book for your spiritual journey toward Easter.
 
PB_0819815675.jpg Chocolate for Lent
$10.95
A Creative Approach to Your Lenten Journey By Hilary Brand

Using themes from the 2000 Academy Award nominated film Chocolat, this unique approach to the season creates the space for deeper insights into self-discipline, self-giving, conversion, acceptance and maturing in Christ. Delving into the delicious depths of humanity, Chocolate for Lent offers a lenten program like no other!

Ideal for personal spiritual reading. Perfect for parish lenten programs, prayer groups, RCIA groups, adult faith formation, or anyone who loves God, movies and chocolate! Includes material for individual reflection and a complete guide for group leaders. Paperback, 140 pages, Pauline Books & Media Winter 2004.

 
IP_0898708044.gif Mysterium Paschale - The Mystery of Easter
$19.95
By Hans Urs von Balthasar. This is an account, at once rigorously theological and warmly devotional, of the death and resurrection of Christ, and their significance for the Christian life. Von Balthasar offers sharp insights into some current controversies-for example, the 'bodiliness' of the Resurrection-and spiritual inspiration for the year round. This scholarly reflection of the climax of the Christian year is an established classic of contemporary Catholic theology. Soft cover. 309 pages.
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CBPC_492_00.jpg The Easter Story
$1.69
The glory of Jesus’ Resurrection in easy-to-understand terms. Illustrated in full color.
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Holy Thursday
$14.95
"Holy Thursday, By: Francois Mauriac|Holy words to melt the hardest of hearts. With simple piety and a mastery of language, Mauriac leads you to Jesus in the tabernacle of the Catholic Church nearest you, enabling you to experience the tenderness found there by all believers. paperback, 120 pp., List price $14.95|"
 
TAN_1942.jpg The Passion
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Photos from the film The Passion of the Christ, with text from the Douay-Rheims Bible. Foreword by Mel Gibson. Hardbound with dust jacket. 143 pages. Beautiful 9 x 11 1/2 inch coffee-table book which features striking photos depicting Our Lord, the Blessed Mother, St. John, St. Peter, St. Veronica, Simon of Cyrene, Judas, Pontius Pilate, the Jewish leaders, the Roman soldiers, etc. in the events of the first Good Friday.
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TAN_0390.jpg The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ was taken from the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, the German nun and mystic who received many revelations from Our Lord during her lifetime. They were written down to form many books, one of which is The Dolorous Passion. Includes a short biography of Sr. Emmerich.
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OSV_1592761003.jpg The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ
$12.95
by Michael Dubruiel.

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.
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LIG_48131.jpg Every Day of Lent and Easter
A Book of Activities for Children, Year B

Using games, puzzles, and activities, children follow the life of Jesus from His temptation in the desert to the glory of His Resurrection as He cures people, raises Lazarus from the dead, and climbs the hill of Calvary. Colorful illustrations and thoughtful activities teach children the value of our annual commemoration of Lent in a way they will enjoy and remember.

48-page booklet; 8-1/2 x 10-7/8

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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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CBPC_848_22.jpg THE STORY OF EASTER (St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Book)
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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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