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Lenten Books

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_818356_lent_daybreaks.jpg Daybreaks: Daily Reflections for Lent and Easter
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“Lent reminds us that Christians form a community gathered in contemplation around God’s Word–and that means we’re also gathered in meditation on the world, its goodness and grandeur, its beauty and brutality. Lent is a call to pay attention, to see creation as God does, to gather our faith not only from God’s promise (where it begins), but also from God’s presence in the low, vast murmur of human life that tugs at our hearts, heads, and hands.” (from Introduction)

Nathan Mitchell offers daily reflections for the season of Lent that focus on the unity of Word and World in our lives. Drawing upon the wisdom of scripture and such notable sources as St. Benedict, Flannery O’Connor, C.S. Lewis, Elie Wiesel, world events, and folktales, Mitchell weaves together the threads of deep spiritual awareness and the familiar colors of our lives.

Allow yourself this Lenten season to be wrapped in a unique fabric of reflection and grace of Daybreaks with Nathan Mitchell.

New for Lent 2010.

Pages: 64; Size: 5.5 X 8.25 Inches

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LIG_817359.jpg Daybreaks: Daily Reflections for Lent & Easter
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by Kenneth G. Davis

Lent is for those of us who do everything wrong, except for believing Christ loves us. We question our faith; we are shocked at the temptations we feel; we find ways to rationalize financial risks; we even enjoy that bite of steak just before recalling, “It’s a Friday in Lent!” Lent is not for those who have reached human perfection, but for those who believe in Jesus’ salvation.

Begin each day this Lenten season with a Daybreaks meditation. Find a quiet place where you can be open to the peaceful presence of God. These reflections take only a few moments of your day. Allow time for the words to sink in, for the message to unfold. Consider how these ideas might change your life, challenge your attitudes and beliefs, and inform your heart. Lent is a season of conversion. This is the journey of Lent and Easter.

Conventual Franciscan Kenneth G. Davis is an expert on sin. Since God is an expert on forgiveness, the two get along pretty well. Father Davis also talks a lot, so it is fortunate that as a priest he is called to do so. However, it is even more fortunate that a lot of people talk back to him, since it was within the crucible of that dialogue that these meditations were prepared.

64-page booklet
Ligouri Publications. 2009

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LIG_48095.jpg Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II
$10.95
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.

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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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PB_0819844918.jpg Lenten Days, Lenten Grace: Forty Days With Jesus
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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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IP_myst_p.jpg Mysterium Paschale - The Mystery of Easter
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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
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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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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_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
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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_817656.jpg Lent and Easter Wisdom From St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi
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Although they lived nearly 800 years ago, Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi serve as excellent guides for the modern Lenten journey. Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi abandoned their comfortable lifestyles and embraced lives of poverty, humility, and penance to better follow the call to Christian discipleship. Both saints underwent powerful conversion experiences in their lives. In the course of their conversions, they ignited a movement that reformed the medieval Church and that continues to influence and inspire millions of Christians to this day.

In this book of prayers, letters, poetry, rules of life, and testaments, Francis and Clare express their vision of the Gospel life. Included are numerous themes extremely appropriate for the Lenten and Easter seasons: penance, conversion, self-sacrifice, service, embracing the cross, the humility and charity of Christ, joy, new life, and mission. Through these daily meditations, Scriptural readings, and spiritual exercises, we follow two of the most influential figures in Church history.

Each selected writing is followed by a brief scripture passage, a fitting prayer, and a suggested action-making this book an ideal companion for daily use. The words and example of these two great saints will inspire readers faithfully to follow Christ to the cross so that, together with them, they might experience the joy and new life of Easter.

Pages: 128; Size: 5.5" X 8.25" Inches

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AMP_0877936382.jpg That You May Have Life
$8.95
That You May Have Life, Let the Mystics Be Your Guide For Lent, By: John Kirvan. “I have come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly.” Lent is an opportunity to discover anew the meaning of these words of Jesus - to reach for a life beyond self, beyond sin, beyond suffering - ultimately to discover a life beyond death. Here’s an opportunity to experience the great spiritual tradition of Lent under the direction of revered spiritual teachers such as Julian of Norwich, Francis of Assisi, and Teresa of Avila. paperback, 199 pp.

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SIP_379.gif What Jesus Saw From the Cross
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By: A.G. Sertillanges. A $17 pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Never has there been spiritual reading as powerful as What Jesus Saw from the Cross, the book that will intensify your love of Jesus by burning the events of His Passion into your memory and imagination.

Written early in this century by Rev. A. G. Sertillanges, a priest who lived in Jerusalem, this acclaimed devotional classic gives you vivid and dramatic details not included in the Gospel:

With Jesus, you'll be jostled by crowds as you enter Jerusalem, choke on the dust of the narrow streets, experience the exotic oriental smells of the city at festival time, share the Last Supper with the disciples, stare into the face of Jesus' accusers, and be there as He dies on the Cross.

Read it slowly and prayerfully. The vivid details and the gripping narrative will soon take over: you'll find yourself engaged in a personal retreat, an interior pilgrimage, and a profound meditation on the love and sufferings of Jesus on the Cross. Paperback, 252 pages, Sophia Institute Press.

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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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CBPC_502_00.jpg Celebrating Lent
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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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PB_0819845140.jpg Lent An Uncommon Love Story
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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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IP_0898708605.gif Lent and Easter in the Domestic Church
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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.

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LIG_48131.jpg Every Day of Lent and Easter - Year B
A Book of Activities for Children, Year B (2009)

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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