Why is the Translation of The Mass Changing? explains why some of the words that are said in Mass are changing. It also gives a brief history of the Mass in English and tells us exactly what is changing. This change will be challenging, but with the challenge, it will bring us an opportunity for renewing our worship and drawing closer to Christ.   Pack of 50 brochures

Many Catholics avoid the Sacrament of Reconciliation simply because they don't remember how to confess their sins. They simply don't know what to say and are too embarrassed to ask. 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 …

With persuasive instruction and personal examples, George Martin shows you how to read and understand Scripture in ways that help us hear what God is saying to us and that draw us nearer to him in prayer. In the most extensive revision yet of his best-selling classic "Reading Scripture as the Word of God," this edition brings God's word to life for beginners through seasoned veterans …

Have you ever puzzled over why Jesus was unable to work miracles in his own hometown of Nazareth? What did Jesus mean when he said, "Whoever has seen me has seen the Father?" In this collection of Your Word columns, originally published in New Covenant magazine, George Martin combines lyrical writing with scholarly expertise to create moving, informative, and spiritually uplifting …

About this book - The pressure for Catholic medical institutions and healthcare workers is mounting at an alarming rate as individuals struggle to uphold their faith in an industry that is confronting new bioethical dilemmas in a political and cultural environment that is increasingly hostile to traditional Catholic teachings. The choice to provide or not provide contraception, abortion, …

Many Catholics avoid the Sacrament of Reconciliation simply because they don't remember how to confess their sins. They simply don't know what to say and are too embarrassed to ask. 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 …

Ironically, as abortion has become more common in American life, our insight into the reality of life within the womb has grown. Advancements in ultrasound methods now show us three-dimensional images of the undeniable human features of children long before they are born. With unequivocal answers and thought-provoking discussion, this pamphlet offers support for the Church's teachings …

There is no surer pledge or clearer sign of this great hope in the heavens and new earth "in which righteousness dwells" (2 Pet 3:13), than the Eucharist. Every time this mystery is celebrated, "the work of our redemption is carried on" and we "break the one bread that provides the medicine of immortality, the antidote for death, and the food that makes us live forever …

Kick off the June 2008 to June 2009 Jubilee Year of Saint Paul with the perfect mix of inspiration, information, and action in the Year of St. Paul pamphlet! Discover why God would choose such a man as Paul, who was neither a gifted speaker nor a man of great presence, to become the person now referred to as the "Founder of the Christian Church." Just as God entrusted this man …

The perfect tool for parents to reinforce the new translation of the Roman Missal to their kids. What is changing? Why now? What do the changes mean? Have we been doing it wrong all these years? What should I be doing at home? Will other things be changing?

This handy pamphlet from OSV gives you a brief introduction to the Bible and Bible Study in 6 easy-to-read pages.

Many Catholics avoid the Sacrament of Reconciliation simply because they don't remember how to confess their sins. They simply don't know what to say and are too embarrassed to ask. 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 …

      Saint Damien of Molokai is the riveting account of how a humble Congregation of the Sacred Hearts priest found a vocation in caring for lepers that led him to his upcoming canonization in October 2009. 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 …

Kay Lynn Isca This little booklet explains the Catholic Wedding, the roles different people play, the issues involved in planning the wedding, stipends, music, liturgy, and many other bits of information which will be helpful to those involved. 

The perfect tool for parents to reinforce the new translation of the Roman Missal to their kids. What is changing? Why now? What do the changes mean? Have we been doing it wrong all these years? What should I be doing at home? Will other things be changing?

Follow the Path of the Greatest Leader of All Time The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus Workbook will help you explore your response to Jesus' call to faith. Each of us influences someone. How effective are you at making a positive impact on the people around you? How will you support and nurture the wisdom from The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus book? One sure way to put these …

Men of Brave Heart: The Virtue of Courage in the Priestly Life by Archbishop Jose Gomez. What does it take to see a man at his worst? To share the pain and suffering of death? To persevere in the life of faith? It takes a courageous heart. Men of Brave Heart is a celebration of the priestly life - from the historical and Scriptural connections through the example of the saints before us. The …

Life is hard and there are all sorts of pitfalls along the way. Nowhere do we find a more overwhelming chronicle of hard times than in the Bible itself. The Old Testament is a long record of the disappointments and disasters that came upon the people of Israel, our ancestors in faith. And therein lies the real story . . . Best-selling Catholic author, and noted Scripture scholar, Dr. Scott …

About this book - Why does the starlit sky hold such a profound fascination for us? Perhaps because it is there that we encounter, commingled, the mystery of light and darkness two primal experiences connected with the beginning and end of human life. Perhaps it comes from seeing the order, both overt and occult, in the movement of celestial spheres, with which we sense ourselves secretly …

Separated Brethren by William J. Whalen What do your neighbors believe? It's more than just idle curiosity. In a time when religious misunderstandings threaten every one of us, it's our Christian duty to understand what our neighbors believe. What do Muslims do in a mosque? Why won't Christian Scientists go to doctors? What's the difference between a Presbyterian and a …

End of Life Issues From the " What The Church Teaches " pamphlet series. The Catholic Church teaches that all life, from conception to natural death, is sacred.  However, modern medical advances have made end of life issues increasingly difficult to sort out.  What is the difference between letting a person die and practicing euthanasia?  Can Catholics have …

New Perspectives: The Crusades Thomas J. Craughwell New Perspectives: The Crusades gives an honest, factual explanation of what the Church did wrong -- and right -- laying bare the series of events while providing cultural context of the world and the Church at that time.

Follow the Path of the Greatest Leader of All Time Each of us is not only called to be a leader, but we are all leaders by default -- whether we like it or not. How effective are you at making a positive impact on the people around you? Discover the power of Christ's personal and practical example, and make a measurable difference in the lives of those around you -- at home, at work, in …

For the revised edition, click here . There is no surer pledge or clearer sign of this great hope in the heavens and new earth "in which righteousness dwells" (2 Pet 3:13), than the Eucharist. Every time this mystery is celebrated, "the work of our redemption is carried on" and we "break the one bread that provides the medicine of immortality, the antidote for death, …