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 …
The Mystery of Pentecost Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Glen S. Davis, Translator These meditations present the mystery of Pentecost, from Luke in Acts, John in his Gospel, and Paul in his …
The Byzantine Rite A Short History Robert Taft, S.J. Much has been written regarding the western liturgy; the same cannot be said of the Byzantine liturgy. Father Taft contributes to a remedy of …
The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible James Harpur and Marcus Braybrooke 2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible offers those with an interest in their …
First Seven Ecumenical Councils (325-787) Their History and Theology by Rev. Leo D. Davis, S.J. This unique work—no other work yet available in English treats this subject—illustrates …
Jesus Christ, the Holy One of God Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap. This work consists of a series of meditations on Christ. Of the various methods of approaching the person of Jesus, Father …
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 …
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 …
The Eastern Catholic Churches An Introduction to Their Worship and Spirituality Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J. In recent years a new interest in the Eastern Churches has emerged in the Western …
Translated, with an introduction by Sister Benedicta Ward SLG; Foreword by Metropolitan Anthony [Bloom] of Sourzah `Give me a word, Father', visitors to early desert monks asked. The responses of …
The Mystery of Easter Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Alan Neame, Translator What does the paschal mystery mean in the context of the rite—past and present—and in Christian life and death? …
About this book: Crisis in the church is not a new phenomenon. In fact, the church has always been—and probably always will be—involved in some kind of crisis. Even in the apostolic period, which …
A handsomely bound, gold-stamped book, the Minister's Edition contains the basic texts for Vigil Services, funeral liturgies, and committal services for adults and for children, plus the optional …
Come, Creator Spirit Meditations on the Veni Creator Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Denis and Marlene Barrett, Translators Written particularly for the Charismatic Renewal in the …
The Liturgy of the Hours in East and West Second Revised Edition Robert Taft, S.J. The origins and development of the Divine Office are traced through both Eastern and Western branches of the …
Every blessing the Church can impart is included in this ritual, as is information for the priest on appropriate settings for the blessings and background information. Although intended primarily …
The reform of liturgical rites ordered by the Second Vatican Council necessitated a revision of the Caeremoniale Episcoporum , published in 1886. The objective of this ceremonial is to provide a …
This abridged edition of the Book of Blessings has been prepared for use when blessings are celebrated outside Mass or outside of the church. (Rites of blessing during Mass and those celebrated in …
Can the psalm found in the Sunday liturgy truly nourish our prayer? A Short Dictionary of the Psalms helps Christians who pray the psalms to return to the sources of these ancient inspired texts …