Adrienne von Speyr A profound contemplation of the Seven Last Words of Our Lord on the Cross with specific application to the Seven Sacraments instituted by Christ.
This children's coloring book tells the story of Advent and how it is observed by Catholics.
Meditations On The Interior Life For Every Day Of The Liturgical Year This is the classic book of daily meditations on the interior life, revised and expanded to correspond with the feasts of the Catholic liturgical year, issued in four separate volumes. Volume I covers from the First Sunday of Advent through the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time. Volume II, from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. …
The Passion is a visual portrayal of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus. Gripping photos taken on the set of Mel Gibson's new film, The Passion of Christ, together with the biblical narratives in the Douay Rheims Translation, present the story in vivid detail. A sweeping overview of the Passion story in powerful images that will enhance the movie experience! "This is a movie about …
Inside The Passion Forward by Mel Gibson Deepen your journey into the unforgettable film, The Passion of The Christ. In this authorized, behind-the-scenes look at the movie, Fr. John Bartunek, L.C., provides biblical, historical, and theological insights gleaned from hours spent on the set and interviews with the director, actors, and filmmaking crew. Inside the Passion is the …
Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. Christmas is one of the greatest Christian feasts. It is also a most happy time. It is the day when we celebrate God's great love for us. We rejoice because God sent His only Son into our world to be born as a baby in Bethlehem. Christmas takes its name from the expression "Christ's Mass." It recalls the Mass that the community offers to celebrate the birth of …
Stories about Purgatory & What They Reveal: 30 Days for the Holy Souls Compiled from Traditional Sources by An Ursuline Nun of Sligo, Ireland Arranged as 30 Days for the Holy Souls , This book was written to engrave on the minds and hearts of its readers an indelible understanding about Purgatory—first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and …
Every Good Friday there are certain characters who, after making their singular appearance in the gospel narrative, leave our souls in a succession of variant emotions. We think of the cynical Pilate and his contemplative wife, the hesitant Simon of Cyrene, the corrupt high priest Caiphas and his despicable servant, the observant centurion of open-eye (Longinus), and one of the crucified …
The Joy of Lent Compiled and Edited by Pat McDonough "I like Lent. It's like an old friend with whom I can argue year after year and know that I'm a better person for being challenged. I like what Lent does to me. Its grace forms me and transforms me time and time again. "My love for Lent inspired this book. I wanted to know what other people thought about during these forty days. Do they …
Julianne M. Will Walk with Jesus as He shows us how very much He loves us. Follow Jesus through fourteen stations -- fourteen moments -- on His journey with the cross. Rejoice as He returns to His Father in heaven and redeems us from our sins. Recognize His great love for us in His willingness to suffer and die. With moving illustrations and real-life prayers, Stations of the Cross for …
Caryll Houselander The timeless spiritual writings of Caryll Houselander are currently enjoying a well-deserved revival. The Way of the Cross , one her strongest works, is a glorious meditative journey in which readers are led to meet themselves through re-experiencing the Passion of Christ. Each of the 14 meditations, written in Houselander's inimitable, insightful style, concludes with an …
Testimony of the Cross is a moving photographic and textual reflection on the mystery of the Cross. The text is written by Pope John Paul II for the Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) journey which he made to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, on Good Friday, April 21, 2000. Testimony of the Cross includes illustrations for each station of the Cross, and prayers and meditations written by the Holy …
Fish on Fridays Fr. Leonard Feeney, S.J. The words, spoken or written, of a soul that genuinely loves God have a tone to them which always rings true. Couple this truth with literary genius, deep spiritual discernment and childlike simplicity and you are close to describing Father Leonard Feeney, the author of Fish on Friday . These fourteen Catholic essays, Father Feeney’s youthful best, …
We are absolutely THRILLED to be able to offer to you our newest product... our Stations of the Cross Grotto Kit!!! Each kit contains everything your family will need to create their very own COMPLETE set of three-dimensional Stations of the Cross grottos, including semi-precious gemstones, pre-cut wooden sticks, and full color art work. This kit is recommended for children age 10 and up... …
Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist Following from the special charism of the Passionist Order-heartfelt, ardent devotion to the Passion of Our Lord with true contrition for one's sins-this classic helps a person to base his whole spiritual life on the lessons to be learned from the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. The book gives 31 daily Meditations on the Pas sion, …
Scott Hahn Mike Aquilina There are no "self-made" success stories in the spiritual life. No do-it-yourself kits for aspiring saints. That's why Living the Mysteries is ideal for a family member, friend, or fellow parishioner who recently received the sacraments of initiation - baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist. That's why it's perfect for a lifelong Catholic, too. The early …
Louis de Wohl This panoramic novel of the last days of Christ ranges from the palaces of imperial Rome to the strife-torn hills of Judea-where the conflict of love and betrayal, revenge and redemption, reaches a mighty climax in the drama of the Crucifixion. For this is the full story of the world's most dramatic execution, as it affected one of its least-known participants-the man who hurled …
Father Francis Weiser Christmas—all history revolves around that event which is central in liturgy as it is in life. History was changed forever because one night in a cattle shed, in a small town of a despised area dependent on the Imperial Province of Syria, a young girl gave birth to a boy Child. Christmas is the birthday of an era, the inauguration of a culture, the beginning of a creed, …