Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with Mother Teresa Susan Conroy Edited by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R. Now you can join Mother Teresa praying before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. In the summer of 1986, 21-year-old Susan Conroy left her family and friends and headed off to Calcutta to assist the Missionaries of Charity. Now, the author of the best-selling Mother Teresa's Lessons …
Praying the Rosary: With the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, Glorious Mysteries Michael Dubruiel & Amy Welborn REDISCOVER ... DEEPEN ... CONTEMPLATE ... Based on the format suggested by Pope John Paul II in his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae ("The Rosary of the Virgin Mary"), authors Michael Dubruiel and Amy Welborn help you: REDISCOVER -- or experience for the first time -- …
A children's book that explains the Our Father with words and pictures.
St. Joseph Catholic Edition of the New International Version- This is the Catholic Edition of the Psalms of the highly regarded and indeed most popular Bible texts in the world. This St. Joseph Edition is printed in large, easy to read type with references and notes.
Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R. You know is isn't easy being a 21st-century teen. More opportunity brings greater stress and temptation. Heightened social awareness is accompanied by increased pressure to conform, to comply, to be politically correct in the eyes of the dominant culture. And to be a Christian teen, in the first century or the twenty-first, is to be counter-cultural. The prayers in …
Like the heliotropium, an ancient form of sunflower that constantly turned its face toward the sun, so the will of man should be constantly turned toward God - to know and follow His Holy Will. Failure to recognize and accept the Will of God can condemn a soul to misery. Conformity to God's Holy Will, on the other hand, brings peace and contentment to the human heart and is the key …
The Eucharist, Our Sanctification Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Frances Lonergan Villa, Translator The Eucharist should not be limited to the congregation that gathers to hear the word of God and proclaim its faith. It is, first of all, the active presence of the sacrifice of Christ, who gathers us together and lets us partake of his divine life through his body and blood in Communion. …
Amy Welborn Why didn't God answer my prayers? What's the best way to pray? Does praying do any good at all? For many teenagers, the whole subject of prayer is a mystery. Amy Welborn helps them understand what the Church teaches, and why what the Church teaches is right.
Catalina Ryan McDonough Suffering is part of human life. Whether you're ill or are yourself caring for someone who suffers, you can feel terribly alone. But you're never alone. Jesus Christ is walking the same path with you. It's the path He walked on the way to the Cross - a path that leads, in the end, to a glorious resurrection. This little book of devotions can be your constant companion …
Quieting the chatter of daily life as you step into the presence of the Lord can be difficult, but world-renowned spiritual director and author Father Benedict J. Groeschel has created a prayer book intended to deeepen and enrich your experience of Eucharistic Adoration.
As in his other popular writings, Father Thomas Dubay's style is profound and meditative yet clear and readable. He gives an overview of the spiritual life for anyone seeking to grow in the love of God and neighbor. An expert on the teachings and writings of the two great mystical doctors of prayer and the spiritual life, Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, Dubay gives solid …
THE HANDBOOK OF INDULGENCES Norms and Grants This is the revised edition of the ENCHIRIDION OF INDULGENCES and the official English translation of the Church’s book on indulgences and includes a list of the works and prayers to which indulgences are attached.
Margaret R. Miles This unique Marian devotional includes hymns, prayers, songs, ballads, litanies, and other texts drawn from all centuries, bringing together a precious collection of texts from the most ancient to modern. The selection is arranged under main headings for the seasons of the Church's year, with sub-sections covering all the major feasts of Our Lady plus some others observed …
We are pleased to announce the release of one of the most treasured prayer books by Fr. Lasance, The Prisoner of Love! Instructions and Reflections on our duties towards Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Prayers and devotions for various occasions, in particular for visits to the Blessed Sacrament and the Hour of Adoration.
Pope Benedict XVI Compiled and Edited by Daniel T. Michaels, Ph.D. Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), the youngest of three children, was born in Germany in 1927. The catastrophicevents of World War II in Europe set the foundation for his belief that religious truths cannot and should not be suppressed- "the gift of the Catholic tradition is a gift worth preserving." A professor of …
No follower of Christ has captivated the Christian imagination more than this poor man from Assisi. Francis' colorful personality, passionate struggles, and zest for adventure propelled him toward all that life could offer...and plunged him into a deep relationship with God, where the poetry of praise best illumined his experience. With Franciscan expert Murray Bodo, enter into Saint …
The acathist hymn to the Mother of God was first composed in the year 532, and is to the Byzantine Church what the Rosary and the Litanies of the Blessed Mother are to the Latin Rite. The hymn exalts the mystery of the Incarnation: the miraculous maternity and perpetual virginity of Mary cannot be admired without concurrent adoration of the condescension and wisdom of God who enclosed his …
Rev. George W Kosicki, CSB If there ever was a need for Divine Mercy, it is now - in our new millennium! This is the powerful message of Now is the Time for Mercy . "There is a special urgency in this message," writes author Fr. George W Kosicki, CSB. "Repeatedly, our Lord stressed to Sister Faustina that now is the day of mercy before the coming day of …
This inspirational and spiritually enriching consecration prayer book has literally transformed hundreds of thousands of lives. You will find daily recommended prayers, guidance, direction and meditations for 33 days to prepare you for your consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Also included are the prayers and instructions for praying the Chaplet of Virtues. Over 300,000 copies sold.
The words of Saint Alphonsus continue to provide inspiration and enlightenment to new and old readers alike. As one of the Doctors of the Church - an honor that proclaimed him a teacher of the Catholic Church - he was given a special gift from God for bringing the old truths and doctrines more clearly to the hearts of the people. The central message of Saint Alphonsus' preaching and writing …