The long and complex history of the Eastern American Catholic Churches, in their many ethnic varieties, has been difficult to understand. This clearly-written, engaging book changes all that. The author, Fr. Fred Saato, examines the long and often difficult history of the Eastern Catholics, e.g., Melkites, Maronites, Ruthenians, Armenians,Ukrainians, and their relationship, often tenuous, with …

This brief document from Vatican II addresses several issues concerning the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches including preservation of the Eastern traditions, relations with Orthodox churches and the celebration of sacraments in the Easter Rites. The document is divided into the following sections: Preamble The Individual Churches or Rites Preservation of the Spiritual Heritages of the Eastern …

A Russian village in the 20th century; Alexi, a boy full of questions; a babushka brimming with memories--and Christmas approaching.  The church has been closed for 60 years.  But once it was "as crowded as a pod full of peas." "Why can't we celebrate Christmas tomorrow in St. Nicholas?" Alexi asks. The answer is that it would take a miracle . . . 

A handsome new setting of the celebration of the most awesome and sacred mystery of the Eastern Christian faith: the Divine Liturgy. Here is a stunningly beautiful revised edition of Archbishop Joseph Raya’s translation of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, the jewel and centerpiece of Byzantine Christian spirituality. Archbishop Joseph here instills into his translation a renewed …

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 …

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 that shortfall through this work. In it he traces the origins of the Byzantine Rite during its period of formation: from its earliest recorded beginnings until the end of Byzantium (1453 c.e.). While …

The Words of Jesus is a beautiful devotional volume of all the words of Our Lord spoken in Sacred Scripture with approprate commentary and references to other parts of the Old and New Testaments. This book has a deluxe Morracan leather binding with gilt edges and gilt chi-rho images on the cover. Red and green ribbons markers are sewn into the binding.

The acathist hymn (standing hymn) to the Name of Jesus was first composed in the ninth century. Archbishop Raya's English version has been designed with harmony and balance to calm the body and free the soul to rise and soar and to praise Jesus. All those who seek a most intimate relation with the Lord, and those who are already aflame with longing to see his face, are invited to recite this …

This 23 page pamphlet is the crown of Eastern Christendom's tribute to Mary.  Suitable for public or private recitation as a novena or devotions to Our Lady.

Renew and deepen your love for the Mother of Jesus with this exploration of her role in Christian tradition — and in Christian living today If you love Mary, you’re sure to love the superb celebration of our Blessed Mother that is Theotokos: Mary Mother of Our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ . With enthusiasm and poetic sensibility, Archbishop Joseph discusses Mary as both Virgin …

Poustinia is a mode rn spiritual classic for those seeking the open heart and listening soul of a silent contemplation. Poustinia , a Russian word, means ‘desert’, a place to meet Christ in silence, solitude and prayer. Catherine Doherty combines her insights into the great spiritual traditions of the Russian Church with her very personal experience of life with Christ. Men and women who …

Athanasius of Alexandria The Life of Antony, The Coptic Life and The Greek Life Translated by Tim Vivian and Apostolos N. Athanassakis, with Rowan A. Greer; Preface by Benedicta Ward SLG; Foreword by Rowan Williams An Encomium on Saint Anthony by John of Schmun A Letter to the Disciples of Antony by Serapion of Thmuis Instrumental in the conversion of many, including St. Augustine, The Life of …

This important work examines Archbishop Zoghbys controversial ideas regarding Uniatism. Especially important are his ideas regarding the concept of communion with both Orthodoxy and the Church of Rome. Author: Archbishop Elias Zoghby. SOFTCOVER. 144 pages.

Learn why humility is the foundation of the spiritual journey, and how to become one forever with the humble, glorified Christ. Uródivoi is a Russian word meaning ‘holy foolishness’, and in this book, inspired by her Russian upbringing and the words of St. Paul, Catherine Doherty expresses her calling to this aspect of Russian spirituality, and calls us to become fools for Christ. Touch the …

Vladimir Soloviev's true legacy consists of three simple propositions.  Jesus Christ instituted the universal jurisdiction and infallible teaching authority of the papacy as a perpetual gift to his Church.  Apart from the papacy, the Eastern churches will always remain what they are now:  ethnic, national churches, totally independent and disunited.  Only in union with Rome …

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 Churches both Catholic and Protestant. The reader of this work will find answers to such fundamental questions as "Who are Eastern Catholics?" "How did the Eastern Catholic Churches originate?" "Who are …

Abbot Joseph Homick, of the Monastery of the Holy Transfiguration (Monks of Mt. Tabor, Byzantine Catholic) in Redwood Valley, California, is a regular columnist for the Traditional Catholic Reflections website, http://www.tcrnews2.com and has created the acclaimed blog Word Incarnate , http://wordincarnate.blogspot.com .  In his new book Abbot Joseph continues to amaze and inspire …

Part of the acclaimed Ancient Christian Writers Series from Paulist Press. Volume 6.

Hans Urs von Balthasar Von Balthasar presents one of the few serious studies available on the thought of one of the most important, and yet most neglected Fathers of the Church, Gregory of Nyssa. He was the most profound Greek philosopher of the Christian era, a mystic and an incomparable poet whom St. Maximus designated as the "Universal Doctor" and the Second Council of Nicaea declared him …

In Bogoroditza , “She who gave birth to God,” we have a mother who is always with us, caring for us, always revealing her son. Catherine shows us how to walk with Mary, gently and slowly, through the life of her Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are led to Mary's essential “school of love,” where we will learn how to restore this world to God—and that this restoration lies not in what you do, but …