1Reverence and Awe Collector Cards are carefully crafted collector cards intended to foster reverence and love for the Mass, as well as Traditions and Devotions within the Catholic Church.  Each of the 28 cards offers illustrations of Vessels, Vestments, Sacramentals, or Church Furnishings and are complimented by selected phrases from the rich text of the Mass. Cards measure 2 1/2in. x 3 …

Adrienne Von Speyr Adrienne von Speyr, whom Hans Urs von Balthasar credits with having an incalculable influence on his own writing, examines the mission of thirty-four figures in salvation history, from Abraham, through Moses, David, Elijah, and Isaiah, to the New Testament era and Our Lady. Mission is central to Christian life, and if we are to do justice to what God chooses for us, we can …

 The Exodus can be viewed as the defining moment in Israel’s history, for it was then that God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt and to a life of freedom as His people. Adventures in Exodus : Called to Freedom looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that more than just seeking to free His people physically from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free His people …

Hans Urs von Balthasar Commenting on the pastoral questions taken up by Saint Paul in his letters to the Corinthians, Hans Urs von Balthasar offers a meditative interpretation of Paul's writings and difficulties with the Christians at Corinth. He discusses the different roles of pastors and believers, and we see how the problems are resolved through Paul's advice, example and prayerful …

Though a number of texts for teaching Biblical Greek now exist, most are plagued by various deficiencies that detract from effective instruction within the time limits set by most college and seminary programs. This new primer by N. Clayton Croy offers a succinct, single-volume introduction to Biblical Greek that has already been tested in classrooms around the country. Taking a primarily …

Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this latest volume in the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series leads readers through a penetrating study of St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews , using the biblical text itself and the Church’s own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned …

Jeff Cavins, Gayle Somers "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ," St. Jerome reminded us.  The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#133) also tells us how critical Scripture is to our faith life.  In this groundbreaking new scripture study, Galatians:  A New Kind of Freedom Defended, you will discover an exciting and comprehensive journey into the …

The Way Of The Lord - A Bible Study On St. Mark's Gospel - 5 CD Set Tim Gray What exactly does the Christian life consist of? How can we know what it truly means to be Christians? These questions and more are considered in the first ten chapters of the gospel of Mark. For Mark, the theme of “the way of the Lord” plays an important role throughout his gospel.  From the moment Jesus arrives …

The New Catholic Answer Bible now has double the number of answers to questions about Catholic beliefs, practices, and their foundation in Scripture. The New Catholic Answer Bible is still the right choice for those who want to: Learn more about the Catholic Faith Increase their knowledge of Scripture and deepen their appreciation for it Better respond when others ask them about the Catholic …

This "Concise Bible History" is the ideal way for all Catholics to become acquinated with the history of God's Chosen People in both the Old and the New Testament. Written in a clear easy-to-read style, it offers an excellent summary of Bible History from Creation to our Lord's life, death, and resurrection and on to the birth of the Church. It provides capsule comments, catechetical …

"Come and See" The Gospel of John is the answer for those seeking a truly Catholic Bible study.  It will build your faith, increase your understanding and draw you closer to He who said, "I am the way, and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). Insightful Scripture study with a profoundly Catholic vision Numerous references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church …

Living for a Just Society Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives By Kevin Perrotta For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means no …

Come and See - Prophets and Apostles, Catholic Bible Study Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D. Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D Prophets and Apostles combines the “old” and the “new”—covering eleven prophets of the Old Testament and five apostles of the New Testament. Richly supplemented by passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, various prayers of the saints, …

One of the most significant changes initiated by the Second Vatican Council was the direct encouragement for Catholics to rediscover the Bible. Unfortunately, education has lagged behind Catholic interest in exploring the Bible and its mysteries. Consequently, vital questions, including how to read and interpret the Bible, remain unanswered for many Christians. In Biblical Fundamentalism, …

About this book: The Johannine Epistles are today read as an important part of the Johannine literature. Yet the meaning of the text is often unclear. Part of the problem arises because, although 1 John is called an Epistle, it lacks the formal marks of an Epistle. In 1, 2, and 3 John , John Painter illuminates the relationship 1, 2, and 3 John have to each other and to the Gospel. Painter …

An excellent one volume Catholic dictionary of the Bible written by respected Catholic Biblical scholar John L. McKenzie S.J. and originally published in 1965. The entries are compact with many Biblical references. This is the best one volume orthodox Catholic Bible dictionary available in the English language and is a 1995 reprint. This essential reference tool should be on the …

Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis To the unstudied eye, Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. Erasmo Leiva here acts as our guide, showing Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short …

“Come and See” KIDS Friends of God , written for pre-school and early elementary school children, is fun and easy to use. The content is biblical and solidly Catholic, and teaches the Ten Commandments as well as some traditional Catholic prayers..   Each chapter contains: a Bible story a memory verse an illustration to color perforated pages for easy removal a simple craft …

Blaise Arminjon, S.J. What book of the Old or New Testament has generated the most commentaries in the history of the Church? Not John’s Gospel, not Paul’s letter to the Romans, not the prophet Isaiah, no, it is the Song of Songs. It is a book that is unknown to many Catholics, and shocking to those who discover it for the first time because of its descriptions of a lover and his beloved—God …