Anthony Meisel This study on the ancient Rule of St. Benedict contains an invaluable, in-depth Introduction that explores the development and spread of Christian monasticism, a biographical sketch of St. Benedict, and the structure and implementation of his rule.

The Seven Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony) are the ordinary means by which God dispenses sanctifying grace to his people. This book presents the theology of each sacrament and its implications for living the Christian life. Didache - Semester Series - Customer Information Midwest Theological Forum (MTF) and the …

Saint Joseph People's Catechism John R. Klopke, C.PP.S. A Catechism of the Catholic Faith that answers the needs of people today. It makes use of the latest findings of Catholic scholarship. Contents Foreward 1. The God of the Bible 2. God and Man 3. The Story of Salvation 4. The Life of Jesus 5. Jesus Christ, the Redeemer 6. Jesus Christ, the Lord 7. The Church of the World 8. The Divided …

Rev. A. Lodders, C.SS.R. Essential Catholic Teachings in Accordance with the New U.S. Bishops' Teaching Directory. Content God Rational Creatures The Holy Spirit The Church Man's Last Ends Our Life on Earth The Ten Commandments of God The Commandments of the Church The Supernatural Vurtues The Holy Sacraments The Most Important Prayers The Mysteries of the Rosary

Nathaniel Hawthorne The familiar characters of Hawthorne's dark tale of pride and guilt in colonial New England are given new and added immediacy in the 24 wood engravings by master illustrator Barry Moser.

Nathaniel Hawthorne An ardent young woman, her cowardly lover, and her vengeful husband come together in this classic novel of sin and salvation in the Puritan world of 17th-century Boston. Features an updated bibliography and an Introduction by Brenda Wineapple, a leading contemporary Hawthorn scholar.

G. Tubach In this novel of betrayal and trials, Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet "A" wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.

C. S. Lewis One of C.S. Lewis's most imaginative creations, this world-famous book is a humorous correspondence between the devil Screwtape and his apprentice Wormwood, whose job is to produce a human's soul for eternity in hell. Filled with astute insights into temptation, repentance, and grace, this wonderful tale intelligently explores what it means to live a good, honest life and is a …

Now you can quickly locate hundreds of Scripture verses supporting the entire edifice of Catholic belief Where in the Bible do you find the basis of Catholic teachings—including those commonly denied by “Bible Christians”? In this 50-year-old classic by Fr. G. H. Guyot, then-Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Louis’ Kenrick Seminary. Organized in point-by-point correspondence with the …

Catholic Faith Explorers Series Catholics are coming alive, like never before, to the fact that we are called be God to know and live our faith.  We are hungering to know more about our faith and are searching for materials and adult faith enrichment programs that inspire, inform, and equip us to do the work that God has called us to do. Excellent resources for individual or small …

Catholic Faith Explorers Series Catholics are coming alive, like never before, to the fact that we are called be God to know and live our faith.  We are hungering to know more about our faith and are searching for materials and adult faith enrichment programs that inspire, inform, and equip us to do the work that God has called us to do. Excellent resources for individual or small …

Limited availability.  Please call us if you need this item right away.  John E. Alvis, Editor Thomas G. West, Editor The essays contained in this book proceed from the common conviction that Shakespeare s poetry conveys a wisdom about politics commensurate with his artistry. Well-known thinkers discuss Shakespeare's understanding of politics, the idea of the best polity, the …

St. Thomas Aquinas and Peter J. Kreeft, Editor A shortened version of Kreeft's much larger Summa of the Summa , which in turn was a shortened version of the Summa Theologica . The reason for the double shortening is pretty obvious: the original runs some 4000 pages! (The Summa of the Summa was just over 500.) The Summa is certainly the greatest, most ambitious, most rational book of theology …

Designed for home use for an average age of nine, this is the revised and expanded version of Charlotte Mason's "First Grammar Lessons". It is filled with beautiful 19th century illustrations that are actually part of the lesson plan. The print is large and easy to read along with the child. One grammar rule is taught per lesson. All exercises that follow refer to the rule.

Catholic Faith Explorers Series Catholics are coming alive, like never before, to the fact that we are called be God to know and live our faith.  We are hungering to know more about our faith and are searching for materials and adult faith enrichment programs that inspire, inform, and equip us to do the work that God has called us to do. Excellent resources for individual or small …

Catholic Faith Explorers Series Catholics are coming alive, like never before, to the fact that we are called be God to know and live our faith.  We are hungering to know more about our faith and are searching for materials and adult faith enrichment programs that inspire, inform, and equip us to do the work that God has called us to do. Excellent resources for individual or small …

By Ruth Silverstein, Heywood Wald, Ph.D., and Allen Pomerantz, Ph.D., Nathan Quiñones, General Editor. The updated 7th edition of this combination textbook and workbook is designed as an introduction to Spanish for classroom use. The emphasis is on oral proficiency—conversational speaking and listening comprehension—but the authors also present detailed instruction in the …

Grouped into five sections (Symbols, Simple Neums, Rhythm, Special Neums, and Modes), Square Notes clarifies the basics of Gregorian chant.  Every fundamental of chant is covered with a short explanation followed by written exercises to be done in the workbook - fill in the blank, identifying notes, writing notation, drawing rhythmic waves, and much more. 

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The essential element of Catholic doctrine is emphasized in an orderly way, so it can be easily retained with greater understanding. An explanation of the Catholic Faith through the use of: (1) the official document of "the Basic Teachings for Catholic Education" by the U.S. Bishops, (2) the Teachings of the Vatican II, (3) the Holy Bible.