The Life of Father Eugene Hamilton
Three hours before his death he was ordained a priest. The true heart-wrenching story of a young man who wanted nothing more from life than to be a priest.
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Here - carefully documented, footnoted, and indexed - is not only what the Church teaches but also why it is obligated to do so. And, why its members are obligated to examine and to apply that teaching.
This updated and expanded edition of a text long trusted and widely used in colleges, universities, and seminaries (as well as in high schools and parish religious-education programs), offers the latest Catholic teaching on moral theology, including: - Moral theology: its nature, purpose, and biblical foundation - Human dignity, free human action, virtue, and conscience - Natural law, moral absolutes, and sin - Christian faith and our moral life
Read why - and how - living what the Church teaches can transform hearts, minds, and souls.
Author: William E. May Copyright: 2003 Pages: 320 Format: Paperback Quantity
Written for the average Catholic, it is not a simplified or "watered-down" treatment of the Faith. This comprehensive reference provides an in-depth presentation of Catholic doctrine in accord with the Magisterium of the Church. The more than 400 entries cover topics ranging from war, hope, and the Antichrist to angels, calumny, and miracles.
The 38 contributors are specialists in their fields, and include noted authors such as Archbishop Francis George. O.M.I., Father J. Augustine DiNoia, O.P., Richard Doerflinger, Scott Hahn, William E. May, and many others. A "must have" for every home, school, parish, and library.
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Organized from A to Z, many of the listings in this accurate, easy-to-use treasury include the Holy Father's actual words from the canonization ceremonies.
Author: Matthew Bunson/Margaret Bunson Copyright: 2007 Hardback; 576 Pages Quantity
Unlock the knowledge of our Church Fathers. They fought the first culture wars. They died for our faith. Honor their memory as we walk in their footsteps.
Long established as an indispensable reference tool for clergy, seminarians, RCIA candidates, and lay Catholics, The Fathers of the Church has become the standard introduction to the great teachers of early Christianity.
Newly revised to include more material from more of the Fathers, this expanded edition features full references and citations, a topical index, detailed bibliography, and ancient texts available in English for the first time in more than a century. Additions include authors from little-known traditions of Egypt, East Syria, North Africa, and the lands that make up modern Iran and Iraq, as well as "Mothers of the Church," holy women from Christian antiquity.
Imagine, the wisdom of the ages conveniently presented for your review and prayerful consideration!
The Catholic Church in the U.S. is facing its greatest challenge. What will happen next? Fr. Benedict Groeschel provides a penetrating examination of the roots of the current trouble. Calling upon the example of St. Francis, Fr. Benedict encourages all of us "to rebuild the Church. The Church is suffering -- individually, clergy, laity, religious, " he says. "This is a time for everyone to clamor for reform!" By offering concrete ways for the reader to use this suffering to emerge from the scandals with a renewed faith in the power of Jesus Christ, Fr. Benedict points all of us in the direction of hope. Quantity
Why do some people kneel on one knee before they sit down in Church? Or bow their heads when they hear a siren? These are the little things that mean a lot to God. They’re our way of showing how much we love God, and they’re easy to do.
There’s no better way to introduce children to Catholic customs than this little book. It’s written in a bright, cheerful style that children will love. And it doesn’t just explain these little devotional customs — it makes the children want to do them, too. Paper, 48 pages Quantity
Getting more from the Mass. Does it sometimes seem that the Mass just happens while you sit there? Here’s the help you need to make the Mass an active religious experience.
How should you enter the church? How should you listen to the Scriptures? What if the homily seems boring? In a simple, easy-to-read style, this book gives you suggestions to help you “get something” out of the Mass every time.
You’ll learn how to pray at Mass, how to hear a great homily every time, and how to experience the Mass as an encounter with our Risen Lord. If you’ve ever wished the Mass were more exiting, this is the book that will make it exciting for you. Paper, 224 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2002. Quantity
What will you answer when Jesus asks you?
Who do you say that I am? Maybe that sounds like an easy one if we remember our catechism. How about this one: Why are you afraid?
Jesus asked His disciples these questions 2,000 years ago, and he’s still asking them today. How will we answer? Long a favorite for his spellbinding stories and his profound knowledge of Scripture, Msgr. Richard C. Antall — a missionary priest who lived through the civil war in El Salvador — brings us a strikingly different series of meditations on the 41 questions Jesus asks in the Gospels.
You’ll be inspired, disturbed, uplifted, and challenged. If you try to answer the questions Jesus asks, you might even be changed forever. Paper, 176 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2002 Quantity
What does it take to be successful ? not just in your business, but in your spiritual life? With concrete and practical advice, radio and TV host Johnette Benkovic shows us the way to total success.
It starts with surrender. We learn how real success as a Catholic Christian comers from surrender, uniformity to God?s will, constancy, continuous conversion, service, and sacrifice. The Eucharist, praying daily, forgiving our neighbors, good works, evangelism ? these are all important parts of what it takes to be successful as a Christian.
With the country awash in self-help books, here?s that rare book that can actually help. You?ll do more than deepen your spiritual life: you?ll learn to live the abundant life Jesus Christ promises to all of us. Paper, 144 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2002. Quantity
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?
In 1917, two little children — one nine years old, the other seven — had a series of visions that changed the world. The Blessed Virgin appeared to Francisco and Jacinta Marto and told them how sin was responsible for all the world’s troubles. She also told them how devotion to her Immaculate Heart would bring the world back to God.
Since then, millions have made pilgrimages to the site of the apparitions, and even non-Catholics are familiar with the story of Fatima. Yet, surprisingly, there’s never before been a full-length book on these two blessed children, who started a worldwide movement.
Leo Madigan has devoted his life to Fatima, and he has access to documents that aren’t available to the general public. Here you’ll find the story of Francisco and Jacinta and the apparitions they saw, told in a way that brings out the vital importance of Fatima for today. Paper, 176 pages. Our Sunday Visitor, March 2003 Quantity
This single volume is the complete source of the Bible passages and prayers that form the rich tapestry of our Mass.
The Daily Roman Missal presents the liturgical year’s worth of Sacred Scripture, allowing the faithful to follow and delve further into the Church’s holy celebration.
This new edition is updated with the guidelines of the Bishop’s Committee on the Liturgy. It also features the new English translation of the Daily and Sunday readings from the Revised New American Bible.
Other valuable revisions include:
The Daily Roman Missal, durable and beautiful with leather or hardbound covers, is both a tool and a treasure for any Catholic who wishes to learn about, love, and live the Mass more fully. Choose from dropdown list below. Available in Black or Burgundy Bonded Leather. 2,496 pages. Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor. Select color:
For most of the last hundred years, know-it-alls have been predicting the end of the Catholic Church and, indeed, all organized religion. Meanwhile, a steady stream of conversions has brought the best minds of recent history into the Church.
Why did they convert? Why do countless thousands still convert every year? Lorene Duquin was away from the Church for many years, but she set out to answer that question when she was writing the biography of one of those converts. The answers she found led her back into the Church herself!
In these fascinating and often inspiring stories, you’ll find how the historical context influences conversions, how other people help the convert along the way, and how Catholicism has inspired so many great minds. Then you’ll see how each of these converts has, in turn, brought something uniquely valuable into the Church. Paper, 304 pages. Our Sunday Visitor April 2003. Quantity
Vigorous exercises to build a strong spirit.What made the early Jesuits such resolute missionaries? Why were they so unswerving in the face of impossible odds? A good part of the reason was the training they received from the founder, St. Ignatius Loyola. No one has ever devised a more effective spiritual discipline for Christians.
Now, Father Gawronski shows us how those Spiritual Exercises can work just as well for us. At once simplifying and amplifying the techniques of St. Ignatius, Father Gawronski leads us to pray and meditate, just as we would if we went on a retreat.
Countless thousands of television viewers already know Father Gawronski from EWTN. Here’s your chance to spend a retreat with him as he opens up the secrets of St. Ignatius for every Christian. Paper, 160 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Quantity
And they’re all your teachers in this unique book. Father Nichols shows how each of eight great modern masters embodied a certain aspect of living a good spiritual life in our world. Then he synthesizes their contributions to help us find the spirituality that may be missing from our lives.
Maybe you can’t have them over for dinner. But you can still learn from the masters. Paper, 176 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003 Quantity
The fascinating world of Christian theology opened to all of us.Words like “Christology” and “soteriology” can make our eyes glaze over. But masked by those big words in theology textbooks is some fascinating stuff. The questions theologians are asking are the questions that concern every Christian.
Now, Father Weinandy makes those complicated theological issues understandable to ordinary intelligent readers like you and me. Going straight to Scripture, we learn about the plan of salvation in clear language that’s precise enough to satisfy the experienced theologian. And the book is faithful to the teaching of the Catholic Church — which is all too rare in theological circles.
For every Christian who wants to understand Jesus and His work of Salvation better, here is an understandable introduction to the theological wisdom of the ages. Paper, 224 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003 Quantity
From her Immaculate Conception to her Ascension, here is the story of Mary told in a way that will charm and delight your children. They’ll also love the full-color pictures that brighten the book.
You’ll be pleased to see that they’re learning solid Marian doctrine, presented in a way every child can understand. The authors who brought you Little Acts of Grace know how to make important religious ideas not only comprehensible but also appealing to young children. As they get to know Mary, children will also learn what they can do to imitate Mary, and what important lessons Mary’s life has for us. Paper, 48 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003 Quantity
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
So why do Catholics... Say Mary remained a virgin?... Refuse to rely on Scripture alone?... Teach papal infallibility?... Worship saints and bow down to their graven images?... Claim the wafer is really Jesus?... And, bottom line, again and again: Where in the Bible does it say..blah blah blah..?...
When some folks have questions about Catholicism, they’re more than merely curious. They want to take a jab at your beliefs as they try to persuade you to accept theirs. Door-to-door proselytizers are trained to ask hot-button questions. They proclaim to know what many Catholics can’t articulate.
Now author, EWTN television host, and noted apologist (that is, defender and teacher of Catholic doctrine) Patrick Madrid has compiled tough questions Catholics face. They are questions he and others have been confronted with time and again.
He presents solid, Bible-based, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-explain answers. Here is how to calmly, charitably, and effectively respond. Discover the answers to some questions you may have wondered about yourself! Paper, 208 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003. Quantity
While lay ministers have quickly become an integral part of the day-to-day functioning of the Catholic Church in the U.S., little has been written about their spiritual practices ... until now.
Based on years of work by a team researchers, Lay Ministers and Their Spiritual Practices offers a never-seen-before glimpse into the professional and spiritual lives of Catholic lay ministers. For the first time, read: What brought them to ministry What their spiritual practices are What sustains them in their work What they seek or what they need from continuing education and formation.
Here, clearly spelled out, are the seven spiritual practices used by the majority of lay ministers. Discover how to appy the same practices when working with your lay ministers, whether salaried or volunteer. Or when working as a lay minister yourself.
This is information every lay minister, formation program director, and bishop needs to know. Hardcover, 224 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003 Quantity
Here’s the history and tradition of devotion to St. Philomena: How she influenced St. John Vianney in the nineteenth century and how her miracles have continued.
I Ask St. Philomena also includes: – Tips for finding “your” patron saint – Why a saint wants to help you, personally – The role your “sponsor” can play – How to recognize a saint’s “nudge,” those amazing “coincidences” – Receiving spiritual inspiration from your mentor – Deepening your relationship with your heavenly advocate – Developing a “dynamic devotion” Paper, 128 pages, Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003 Quantity
Here, illustrated with images from her ministry, is a clear explanation for why the Church venerates saints: Their efforts – especially Mother Teresa’s visible, contemporary sacrifices – can inspire us all.
This pamphlet is more than a way to celebrate Mother Teresa’s great honor. The “Path to Sainthood” chart makes Lessons for Living: Blessed Mother Teresa a valuable tool in parish education. Use this resource as a springboard for a far-reaching discussion on the lives of other saints, the Church’s teachings, and ways big and small each of us can work toward our own place in heaven. Lessons for Living: Blessed Mother Teresa is a strong call to action. Also available in bulk packs of 50 for $12.95. Quantity
The whole wealth of Catholic devotions, from A to Z
Even if you were brought up Catholic, you probably know only a fraction of what there is to know about our rich legacy of devotions and customs. Now, in one giant volume, best-selling author Ann Ball brings you all the wealth of Catholic devotions from A to Z.
Here are all the prayers, rituals, and customs you’ve heard about, and hundreds you probably haven’t heard about. Some of them are familiar. Some of them are fascinatingly exotic. All of them are here — more than 3,000 topics from all over the world, all in Ann Ball’s entertaining and engaging style. It’s a perfect book for browsing on a long winter evening. It’s also the most complete and practical reference we know on the subject. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2003. Hardcover, 1,008 pages. Quantity
Get the Facts Behind the Fiction of The Da Vinci Code.
The New York Times best-seller The Da Vinci Code is all over the media. It’s on the minds and in the conversations of many Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Now there is a new resource to answer all the questions and help readers understand the difference between fact and fiction.
De-Coding Da Vinci, the facts behind the fiction of The Da Vinci Code, a book by Amy Welborn, addresses the misrepresentation of history, religion and art in The Da Vinci Code.
Did Leonardo actually build these codes into his paintings? Was the Priory of Sion a real organization? Is the Holy Grail really, as he says, Mary Magdalene's womb and now her bones, and not the Last Supper cup? Is Opus Dei really what The Da Vinci Code says it is? What was Constantine’s true role in early Christianity? Was Jesus human or divine or both? Was He married to Mary Magdalene? Do secret writings not in the Bible really contain truths about Jesus, Mary Magdalene and the “sacred feminine”?
Complete with discussion questions in every chapter, this is the perfect book to accurately answer questions as well as inspire further faithful discussion and conversation among peers. It can be used either as a personal resource to expand one’s knowledge of the issues raised by The Da Vinci Code or to lead a discussion for a book club, a parish faith community or to discuss with friends who’ve read the book and have questions that need to be answered. Our Sunday Visitor April 2004. Quantity
With colorful, captivating illustrations, the Catholic Prayer Book for Children helps boys and girls ages 6 on up discover the beauty of prayer as it encourages them to form the lifelong habit of praying.
Here are: • Beloved, traditional Catholic prayers. • Original prayers that accurately reflect a youngster’s daily concerns and experiences. • A “how to” for offering his or her own prayers. • The basics of the Catholic Faith: the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, sacraments, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and more. • An age-appropriate “examination of conscience,” and an introduction to the Mass and its major prayers.
The Catholic Prayer Book for Children makes the perfect First Reconciliation or First Communion gift. This is the keepsake your child will keep. The prayers, lessons, and truths we never outgrow.
Choose hardcover ($10.95) or softcover ($3.95) from the dropdown list after ordering. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2004 Quantity
There are Catholics and non-Catholics alike who take it as truth that the Catholic Church is no place for a self-respecting, intelligent woman. Small wonder they’re sympathetic to the feminists who couldn’t care less about the Church but, even so, relentlessly agitate for its complete restructuring … with women’s ordination as the new centerpiece.
Authors Jennifer Ferrara and Patricia Sodano Ireland disagree. Both were ordained Lutheran ministers. Both became Roman Catholics. The Catholic Mystique tells their stories — and the stories of more than a dozen other educated, articulate, accomplished women who found ultimate fulfillment in the Church.
While the contributors to this book come from a wide variety of backgrounds, time and again, it was the Church’s clear and uncompromising stance on the sanctity of human life that first attracted a woman’s attention, and then captured her heart. Paperback, 304 pages. Our Sunday Visitor March 2004 Quantity
In this four-part anthology covering the life of Mary, Marian doctrine, apologetics, and popular devotions you'll learn:
*How Jesus' death allowed Mary to be conceived and born without sin. *The real reason Mary must be part of our personal salvation. *How Mary can be both the Mother of God and one of God's children. *Why no Christian dare deny the Assumption. *What makes the Rosary the perfect prayer. *Why Mary's modern appearances bring hope to all humanity. *More than twenty other fascinating essays into Marian beliefs and devotions.
To understand how Mary ultimately leads all of us to salvation in Christ, there's nothing likeThe Catholic Answer Book of Mary. Quantity
The How-To Book of the Bible is your key to unlocking this treasure. Unlike other Bible-related books, this one not only introduces you to the Scriptures but also helps you develop a deep, fulfilling, and lasting bond with the Bible. Paperback 352 pages, Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2004 Quantity
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Nine concrete steps to help you join your own sacrifice to the sacrifice of Christ as you: Serve (Obey the command that Jesus gave to his disciples at the first Eucharist.) Adore (Put aside anything that seems to rival God in importance.) Confess (Believe in God's power to make up for your weaknesses.) Respond (Answer in gesture, word, and song in unity with the body of Christ.) Incline (Listen with your whole being to the Word of God.) Fast (Bring your appetites and desires to the Eucharist.) Invite (Open yourself to an encounter with Jesus.) Commune (Accept the gift of Christ in the Eucharist.) Evangelize (Take him and share the Lord with others.)
Filled with true stories, solid prayer-helps, and sound advice, How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist shows you how to properly balance the Mass as a holy banquet with the Mass as a holy sacrifice. This book guides readers to embrace the Mass as the best way to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. 144 Pages, Paperback. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2005. Quantity
How do you debunk that myth if you're a devout Catholic but your knowledge of Scripture is spotty? How do you get to the truth if you're a fervent non-Catholic but your understanding of Catholic Church teaching is shaky? (How do you do that if it's downright inaccurate?)
The Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith is written for both audiences. In a non-confrontational manner, author John Salza quotes only from the Bible to explain the basic doctrine of the Catholic Church. Chapter after chapter focuses on doctrinal "hot spots" including sola Scriptura, Tradition, papal infallibility, the seven sacraments, Mary and the saints, justification, salvation, and purgatory.
Here is a book that not only proves that the Catholic Faith is Biblical, but also that Catholicism is Bible Christianity par excellence. Here is a book that makes a thoughtful and welcome gift for a family member or friend who has questions about the Catholic Church.
256 pages, paperback, Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2005. Quantity
*Prepare for the celebration of Mass *Step forward to receive Holy Communion *Offer thanks and praise after accepting the Body and *Blood of Christ *Come before our Lord in Eucharistic adoration *Make a spiritual Communion when attending Mass is not possible.
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No aspect of parenting is more emotionally charged or emotionally challenging than dealing with and respectfully nuturing your child's developing sexuality. Now there is hope for this daunting task! Beyond the Birds and the Bees is a sensitive guide for parents who want to teach their children to become both sexually whole and sexually holy.
Using humor and timely examples, author Gregory Popcak helps parents develop their own understanding of the Catholic vision of love as well as providing seven principles for having age-appropriate discussions about sex. A practical, enlightening, and entertaining way to get over the embarrassment of talking about sex with your kids from toddlers to teens! 224 pages paperback, Our Sunday Visitor 2001. Quantity
