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
The official Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition clearly spells out the Church's beliefs on: •Love and marriage •Children •God, creation, humanity, life, death, and the afterlife •Mary, the Church, the saints, and the sacraments •And much, much more.
Why a "second edition"? Revised to conform completely with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997, the book now also includes an extensive glossary and analytical index to make it even more "user friendly."
Unlike the catechism you may have used as a child, the official Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, doesn't have a question-and-answer format. Designed for lay use, it can be read from cover-to-cover or, with its handy index, used as a resource to find a specific teaching on a specific topic.
A "must" for every Catholic household. It's also the perfect gift for graduation, Confirmation, birthdays, Christmas, and Mother's or Father's Day. (And a great addition to your own library to help you learn even more about the Church and be better able to explain its beliefs to others!)
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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
A collection of quotes and reflections from the sciptures, Christian classics, saints, and spiritual writers, this lovely new release stresses the beauty, joy, and dignity of Catholic parenthood. By offering the wisdom of the ages in short, easy-to-remember phrases, Wendy Leifeld has created a work that will facilitate easy reading and prayerful browsing. The selected quotes, which cover such topics as family, children, motherhood, fatherhood, home, love, holiness, and education, are both thought-provoking and rooted in everyday life experiences. A treasure for parents, grandparents, godparents, and parents-to-be.
“The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost.” - G.K. Chesterton.
“Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it.” - Harold S. Hulbert Hardcover, 100 pp. Quantity
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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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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
*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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Here are original and traditional prayers and inspirations for mothers of all ages. This is a wonderful gift for mothers, grandmothers, and the perfect baptismal gift from the parish to a new mom.
Hardback, 64 pages
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!
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"Through the Apostles, we come to Jesus himself." --Pope Benedict XVI
In this fascinating and inspirational journey with the chosen disciples of Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI demonstrates a profound, unbreakable continuity -- built upon the foundation of the Apostles and alive in the succession of the Apostles -- by which Christ is present today in His Church.
"At the start of the third millennium, my beloved predecessor John Paul II invited the Church to contemplate the Face of Christ (cf. Novo Millennio Ineunte, n. 16 ff.). Continuing in the same direction, I would like to show in this book how it is precisely the light of that Face that is reflected on the face of the Church (cf. Lumen Gentium, n. 1), notwithstanding the limits and shadows of our fragile and sinful humanity. After Mary, a pure reflection of the light of Christ, it is from the Apostles, through their word and witness, that we receive the truth of Christ. Their mission is not isolated, however, but is situated wthin a mystery of communion that involves the entire People of God and is carried out in stages from the Old to the New Covenant." --From The Apostles. Copyright: Fall 2007, Our Sunday Visitor, 176 pages, Hardcover.
Experience the true beauty and reach of our Blessed Mother in a way that no simple Internet search can provide. Whether you want to increase your knowledge of her life, have a better understanding of her reach and impact on the world, or simply ponder the grace of Our Lady while perusing the alphabetical listings, the Encyclopedia of Mary is for you.
Celebrate and discover Mary in this unique resource. Grow in your faith as you deepen your understanding and appreciation of our Blessed Mother. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2007 Hardcover 336 pages.
Would you like to take a break from the fast pace of your real-world holiday preparation and enter a sacred space of joyful anticipation of the coming of Christ at Christmas? Now you can -- with the help of Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan.
Make this holy season unique with this practical, accessible spiritual guide. With four manageable themes for each week of Advent, these reflections focus on "The Three Comings of Jesus," "St. John the Baptist," "St. Joseph: A Man Forgotten," and "Our Blessed Mother Mary" -- all the while using contemporary stories to illustrate the lessons we can learn from these holy lives. Give yourself an early gift, as Archbishop Dolan leads you through refreshing and insightful meditations to make the most of this Advent season. Our Sunday Visitor Fall 2007 64 pages, paperback. Quantity
The perfect how-to for easy, quick Scripture reference and comprehension!
Using straightforward, accessible language, Scripture expert Scott Hahn explains the "nuts and bolts" of the Bible -- how it came to be, the types of literature found within it, and the thrust of each book -- in a handy, yet thorough, way that demystifies the Bible and simplifies understanding. 64 pages, paperback. Our Sunday Visitor 2008 Quantity
These prayerful meditations about the supernatural mysteries of Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension offer individuals or small groups an opportunity to grow in their faith in God and His Church. The sacraments and liturgy provide the backdrop for this book, which is the second of four volumes based on the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
For members of the Oratory of Divine Love, a lay movement founded by Father Groeschel, this volume offers a guide for weekly prayer. For others it can serve as an instructive spiritual framework for meditative prayer throughout the year. Hardcover 208 pages, Our Sunday Visitor 2008. Quantity
Hawaii normally brings idyllic scenes of blue skies and white beaches to mind. But Hell invaded Paradise when the incurable disease leprosy was discovered there. An 1865 law segregated lepers by forcibly exiling individuals--even children--to the island of Molokai. It was onto these forlorn shores that Father Damien de Veuster stepped in the spring of 1873.
In an age in which an increasing number of people suffer their own personal exile on account of illness, handicap, or emotional distress, the shining example of Father Damien shows the true power of one person and how, when anchored in God's love, one person can impact the world--even among the horrors of decay and slow death. In so doing, he brought hope to the hopeless, ironically losing his own life for serving theirs.
Authers: Margaret & Matthew Bunson
Paperback; 288 pp.; Pub.: Our Sunday Visitor, 2009 Quantity
