By Fr. John Lochran   Lourdes was once described to me as the "Disneyland of the Catholic Church," as "God's Magic Kingdom." I had to reply that it is the complete opposite. Disneyland is a commercial enterprise where joy and pleasure is manufactured and paid for. Lourdes is about generosity of spirit where true joy is found in giving time and loving service freely to …

With an introduction by Pope Benedict XVI and including information previously suppressed, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Bertone, definitively reveals and explains one of the most controversial events in twentieth-century Catholicism — the 1917 apparition of the Virgin Mary at Fatima. During World War I, three Portuguese children received a vision in which Mary, the …

Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, says of this book: "Purest of All Lilies is an in-depth study by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, of the very special relationship between the Virgin Mary and St. Faustina. I strongly recommend this book to devotees of The Divine Mercy. Its value is the way the author explores the role the Blessed Mother, by God's design, played in the forming and perfecting of St. …

"My Lady” in Italian...evokes memories of magnificent paintings over the Christian centuries, each artist trying to convey an impression of some aspect in the mystery of Mary, the woman chosen by God for a special relationship in His Incarnation, and through Him to all His people. There have been many Madonnas through the ages, but only one Mary, Mother of Jesus. Like the mystery of …

Peter Vaccari, Rosemary Vaccari Mysel Andrew J. Vaccari The Beauty of Mary highlights the unique role of Mary within the drama of salvation. From the moment of the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), Mary’s “yes” was one of the most dramatic and significant responses ever recorded in human history! This book traces the story of faith and love found in the maternal heart of Mary. …

If you've ever wanted to know how to say the rosary, the ancient prayer of the Church, this booklet is for you. And if you've ever wanted to deepen your prayer through the rosary, this booklet is for you, too.  Walk with author, D. Patricia McCormack, bead by bead through the mysteries of the rosary, including Pope John Paul II's new luminous mysteries.  Dr. McCormack's lifelong …

Compiled by Renzo Sala Song to Mary contains nine ancient hymns to the Virgin, written in both English and Latin text. These hymns deepen one’s relationship to the Holy Mother. This beautiful gift book features exquisite, vividly illuminated illustrations. From the introduction: Inevitably, over time, even the loveliest of prayers can show signs of wear and tear. Gradually they fall into …

A wonderful small gift book for anyone who enjoys the profoundly insightful thoughts and words of Pope Benedict XVI. This selection of 100 distinct Marian thoughts by Pope Benedict XVI is drawn from a variety of sources, including homilies, addresses, and the encyclical Deus Caritas Est ( God Is Love ). The Holy Father's reflections cover the significant moments in the life of Our Lady: the …

Introduction by the Most Reverend Jacques Perrier, Bishop of Lourdes - a new book celebrating the 150th anniversary of the apparitions at Lourdes - from Magnificat publications! Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions to Saint Bernadette in Lourdes with 150 true and moving stories! With an introduction by Most Reverend Jacques Perrier, Bishop of Lourdes, and …

This syllabus uses Declaration Statesmanship (Ferrier & Seeley), Economics: Work & Prosperity by A Beka, Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt, and Whatever Happened to Penny Candy . The first half of the course is spent studying American Government. Declaration Statesmanship looks at the formation and evolution of the American Government through the ‘Declaration …

Our Lady's visit to Fatima needs to be known and shared. In Heaven, where they know what is really important, they marvel that we make such a fuss about the atom bomb and are so little excited about our Lady’s coming to Fatima – easily seen, in heaven, at least, as the most tremendous event of the century. The vision came to the children, our Lady’s message for the whole …

This series compliments Catholic Classics for Children.  The collection is ideal for school, group and individual use.  The cover artwork of William Luberoff distinguishes this line.  Edited by Sister Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.

Discover the parallels between your life and the Mysteries of the Rosary while experiencing the healing graces of Our Lady. Where our lives are characterized by trauma, stress, pain, or sadness, this ancient contemplative prayer can bring acceptance, understanding, and joy. Through a series of stories, reflections, and prayerful meditations, Father Longenecker reveals a powerful and very …

Internationally acclaimed author Megan McKenna gives this Catholic tradition enriched modern relevance in a completely up-to-date guide to praying the Rosary, designed for general readers and incorporating the recent additions made by Pope John Paul II. As a speaker, teacher, and bestselling Catholic author, Megan McKenna has informed and inspired audiences both in- and outside of the Catholic …

A Unique Marian Prayerbook This new and inspiring prayerbook contains that most beautiful Marian prayers found in the Church's Liturgy and Tradition, including the writings of the Saints and Popes and the faithful devoted to Mary. It features traditional and contemporary prayers to Mary - in honor of her titles, for Novenas and Devotions, for various occasions, and for every day of he week and …