What makes a good priest? How can you become a better priest? What is the role of the priest in today's Church? A Pastor's Challenge: Parish Leadership in an Age of Division, Doubt, and Spiritual Hunger is written about priests, for priests, by a priest.  In this much-needed book, Monsignor George Kelly takes an in-depth look at the "Church's first officers."  A priest himself for …

This is the true story of Eugene Hamilton: a young man who dreamed of becoming a priest; a young man stricken with terminal cancer as his life was just beginning; a young man who, because of his exceptional spirituality, would receive special dispensation to be ordained early, who would become a priest just hours before he died. This book is about the sacramental and the sacred, and how these …

“With God, every moment is the moment of beginning again.” After sin, can love be rekindled, innocence renewed, joy restored? There is a great miracle in God, a great gift of God— what is lost can be restored! Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the writings of Catherine Doherty, Beginning Again will show you the healing joy and spiritual restoration that awaits in …

Set alongside Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est) where he stressed the relationship between the Eucharist and love, The Sacrament of Charity picks up that theme and expands it as Pope Benedict explores the mystery of eucharistic faith and how it reveals the mystery of the Trinity. Released on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, the Holy Father examines the …

By far the most common questions about marriage. All 81 answered, simply and concisely, by an experienced priest/moral theologian. Fr. Wenceslaus Hertvik, O.F.M., answered most of the questions that troubled married couples a generation ago. A partial list of topics and questions: Rights and Duties of the Married   Eight specific, delicate questions wives and husbands have about the …

Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. Foreward by Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Nothing but the truth.  That's what Jesus promised when he told his apostles that after his death the Spirit of Truth would com upon them.  Twenty-one centuries later, we might ask: What happened next?  Did the Spirit descend? Did the Spirit stay?  Is the Spirit with us today? If so, how does the Spirit …

Is it really important that the wine we use for Communion be made only of grapes?  Why not anoint the sick with corn oil instead of olive oil?  Do the material parts sof the sacraments really make that much difference? Yes, they do.  In this unique and fascinating book, David p. Lang shows us why the material elements of the sacraments - like bread, wine, water, and oil - are …

Our Splendid Eucharist - Reflections On Mass And Sacrament Raymond Moloney, SJ The traditional devotion of our people to the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament is Linder considerable challenge today from various forces. One of these is a simple lack of understanding of the nature of the Christian Eucharist. That is the problem which this book sets out to tackle. Our Splendid Eucharist is not a …

Journey of Faith is a Catholic marriage preparation book for engaged couples.  Deacon Roy Barkley points out throughout the book the need for education in this journey.  Couples are coming to the church to get help to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony in the spirit of inquiry and obedience to their faith.  Our society has changed.  This book's purpose is to bring a …

Javier Abad Eugenio Fenoy What is chastity in marriage? What is the notion of Responsible Parenthood? How is the mastery of the sexual drive of spouses to be understood? Is the number of children a decision that parents themselves should make? Up to what point is one obliged to accede to the requests of the other? What circumstances justify refusing the marriage debt? Quoting copiously from …

Cardinal Arinze, himself a convert from native Nigerian religion, brings us a fresh and profound understanding of the Eucharist.  It's written as a series of short, jewel-like contemplations, each one designed to create a lasting hunger in your heart for a more perfect union with the Lord.

  by Fr. Alfred Wilson, C.P. Fr. Alfred Wilson was one of the foremost confessors and writers of the mid-20th century. The importance of Confession - why Catholics do not just confess “directly to God” The practical value of confession The difference between “regular” and “general” confessions How to examine your conscience better Danger: scrupulosity. …

The Holy See's Teaching On Catholic Schools Archbishop Miller's comments are a beautiful synthesis of the Church's teachings on Catholic education, and should serve as inspiration and guidance for all who labor for the cause of Catholic education Contents: The Current Situation of America's Catholic Schools Shared Responsibilities Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools

The Word & Workshop Workbook for Year C provides formational material grounded in the Gospel of Luke, its attendant readings and the celebration of the liturgy.  After the introductory chapters, the volume provides a thorough exegesis of the three readings for each Sunday and major feast.  It suggests step-by-step ways for catechesis to guide adults in their reflections on the …

  "How neurotics can live good Catholic lives, despite struggles and pain" Fr. Alan Keenan was a well known Franciscan preacher in England in the mid-20th century. He was sometimes seen in Hyde Park, speaking for the Catholic Evidence Guild, or preaching Lenten sermons at Westminster Cathedral. But he also taught and wrote, and spent years working pastorally with neurotics (here …

Michael Gaudoin-Parker For twenty centuries  countless witnesses have testified through their writing, music and works of art to their unwavering faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist. The examples cited in this work have been chosen simply and somewhat at random to illustrate the constancy of this faith in this fundamental truth of the Church down through the ages. …

Why do we honor the Precious Blood of Jesus? Because it is, as Father Faber indicates by the subtitle of this book, "The Price of Our Salvation." Our Lord died on the cross from loss of blood. Hence His Precious Blood is in truth the instrument of our salvation. With this thought being central to his book, Father Faber explores, in his inimitable manner, all the implications of the …

Taken directly from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults guidelines, this is a full-color fold-out chart showing the entire Catechumenal process at a glance.  It's easy-to-use reference tool ideal for training their RCIA teams.  This chart makes the information in the guidelines available at a glance in an easy to understand color-coded visual format.  Poster, 7 3/4in. x …

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio takes you on a journey of discovery, offering profound reflections on the nature of the Holy Eucharist, the "source and summit" of the Catholic faith. 

Portrait of Christ for Newlyweds is the perfect Christian gift for newlyweds or those anticipating marriage, with beautiful full color printing from cover to cover, with pictures from the “old masters” adjoining every page of text. Even the text pages are embelished with exquisite full color borders. The first part of the book has five beautifully decorated and designed pages with spaces for …

Pack of 25 Written for those who attend a baptism ceremony but are unacquainted with the experience, this informative leaflet gives a brief history and description of the sacrament of baptism. It defines basic Catholic terms and includes a "How to Participate" section that answers frequently asked questions. Folded leaflet - 3.5" x 8.5"

Some thirty years now have passed since the new Rite of Penance was promulgated after the Second Vatican Council to renew the Sacrament of Reconciliation and encourage a more fruitful reception of the sacrament. Three forms of the Rite have been made available to cover a wide variety of contingencies: private confession with individual absolution, a communal penance service with private …

Spreading and Defending the Faith - Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Through Scripture, the documents of Vatican II, the teachings of Pope John Paul II, and the lives of the saints, candidates for Confirmation are prepared to spread and defend the faith by their words and actions. Activities in the student text include writing articles, conducting interview, researching lives of …

Fr. Peter Stravinskas Understanding the Sacraments is a popular guide for prayer and study of all seven sacraments, designed for use by individuals and groups. In this guide, the well-known Fr. Peter Stravinskas, gives you a clear and faithful Catholic teaching in chapters on each of the seven sacraments. Everyday examples and anecdotes enliven the text. An introductory chapter explains the …

    For over 2,000 years, the Catholic Church has been celebrating Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian Faith -- yet it is still one of the most divisive doctrines separating Catholics and Protestants. An author, lawyer, and leading defender of the Faith, John Salza unpacks this pillar of the Catholic Faith in the same clear, engaging style that has drawn thousands of …