Retold by Mary Caswell Walsh and Illustrated by Helen Caswell Here is the true story of the world's first nativity scene, created by Saint Francis of Assisi nearly eight hundred years ago. Richly illustrated and retold in the style of a folktale, the story will inspire you and the children you love as you prepare to set up your own Bethlehem creche. Ages 4 and up.

Fr. Christopher Rengers , O.F.M. Cap. Nothing connected with the Passion and Death of Christ was purely accidental. And although Our Saviour was unquestionably the central Figure of Calvary, many other persons - by God's Providence - took part in the living drama of the first Good Friday. These persons too provide instruction for our own lives. In this book, Fr. Christopher Rengers draws …

Book Description:   We do not have video or photographic records of Jesus' life, nor do we have a definitive biography - only glimpses offered in the gospels. Even though Christ remains one of the most frequently written about figures in all of history, it is impossible for us to understand the mystery of his life. As we approach the Lenten season, author John Timmerman invites …

Aloysius Horn Imprimatur (Orig. 1941). “If it were only possible to know all the miracles of grace which have taken place in this world on every Christmas . . . .” This is a very precious Christmas book that will please everyone, especially Catholic families. Chronologically goes through the time before the life of Christ to the present. Eighty-seven short Christmas topics on 100 pages—century …

Wonderful daily meditations from Fr. Peter Stravinskas for the Season of Advent to guide you through each day to help you “Wait in Joyful Hope.”

This reusable sticker calendar counts the 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. Each day an image drawn from scripture is added to the calendar, first the Good Shepherd himself, followed by images such as milk and honey, lightning and rain, a lion and a lamb. Each calendar set includes an 11" by 17" laminated background board, a sheet containing 51 full-color reusable stickers, and a …

Easter Meditations on the Resurrection Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Demetrio S. Yocum, Translator In this book of meditations Father Raniero Cantalamessa reflects on Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. First presented as a Lenten retreat in Rome, together with the Good Friday homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, the result is a rich and multifaceted exploration of this central mystery …

Saint John Fisher St. John Fisher, martyred by Henry VIII, was considered the most holy and learned Bishop in all Christendom during his life. Fisher was a great source of inspiration and strength for fellow martyr St. Thomas More, who followed Fisher's lead in standing against Henry, and even the humanist Erasmus had the highest regard for Fisher, calling him "the best scholar in his nation, …

The Church Mouse of Saint Nicholas By Charles A. Brady. (Imprimatur 1966). Almost everyone has heard the story of how the beautiful and most tender hymn “Silent Night” came to be written. But in this book you will get to hear the full, maybe somewhat fanciful, story. And you will remember the particulars of this version! Told from the perspective of a little church mouse, Hansli, and his …

Book description:   Pope John Paul II continues to be remembered and loved for his closeness to all people around the world. In this book his own words lead readers to the holy season of Christmas. Reflections for each day--from the First Sunday of Advent until the end of the Christmas season--begin with selections from talks and statements of the late Holy Father, followed by …

Bethlehem Fiona French Inspired by England's glorious stained-glass cathedral windows, artist Fiona French has created a stunning celebration of the birth of Jesus. In the magnificent words of the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, Catholic Edition, the story of the first Christmas unfolds. Beginning on the road to Bethlehem, through the Holy Family's flight by night to Egypt, …

The Week of Salvation: History and Traditions of Holy Week explores in comprehensive detail, the scriptural, liturgical, and devotional dimensions of what is the single most important week in the Church's calendar-Holy Week. Set in the context of the four Gospel accounts and Old Testament prophecies of our Lord's passion, death, and resurrection, The Week of Salvation examines the historical …

Father Richard C. Antall Imagine standing at the foot of the Cross. What do you see? What do you hear? Join his mother, one of the women who loved him, and his closest friend as they watch and wait with this heart-rending new meditation on the traditional Good Friday devotion of the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Combining startling Biblical insights, such as the fact Christ might have repeated …

Hans Urs von Balthasar This is an account, at once rigorously theological and warmly devotional, of the death and resurrection of Christ, and their significance for the Christian life. Von Balthasar offers sharp insights into some current controversies—for example, the 'bodiliness' of the Resurrection—and spiritual inspiration for the year round. This scholarly reflection of the climax of the …

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 Letters. By placing these diverse but complementary points of view together, Cantalamessa provides priests, students, and interested lay people with a "three-dimensional" image of the coming of the …

This booklet is a devotion to the Sacred Passion of our Lord.  We follow Him from when He was condemned to death to his being laid in the tomb.

Book review: “Richard Barry’s novel, ‘The Shepherds’ Prayer’, is a Christmas treasure! Reading ‘The Shepherds’ Prayer’, I imagined how the shepherds must have felt on that blessed night of Christ’s birth more than 2,000 years ago. Anam’s search is our search – when we seek the truth, we always find Christ!” …

Advent Is For Children By Julie Kelemen Advent is a time to prepare and what better way to help youngsters prepare than with Advent Is For Children.  Written for children in the middle elementary grades, this book follows on the heels of its popular Lenten counterpart with stories, puzzles, and activities to help children take part in this all-important season.

The Sacred Passion Fr. Luis De La Palma In this book, Fr. de la Palma provides an aid for meditating on the Passion. He recreates the events of Jesus' life beginning with Holy Thursday and concluding with the burial of Our Lord and a powerful evocation of the coming resurrection. With vivid detail and a constant recognition of the role the Blessed Mother played in those days, Fr. de la Palma …

Written in the 14th century by John of Hildesheim. This book will appeal to you from every angle. Its looks: (beautiful), its quality: (bonded leather cover, sewn signatures with heavy cream paper), printing: (illustrated from fifty-eight 600 year old wood cuts and a unique type style), content: (the most enchanting story written in "Chaucer-flavored" English, PLUS a foreword, a complete table …