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 …
T he Holy Eucharist has nourished the Faith of Catholics for centuries - but it's all too easy to let routine dull your sense of the transforming power of this sacrament. These pages will stir the embers of your love for the Eucharist into a bright glowing flame. In them, Fr. John A. Kane explores the selfless humility shown by Christ in His Presence in the Eucharist, opening the way for you …
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The Official English translation approved and published by authority of the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy. Printed and bound in a green cloth binding.
On the Front Lines Sister Anne Sophie Philippe Meaney The author, Sister Anne Sophie Philippe Meaney, is truly a person called to a difficult ministry. Her work with the sick and dying is so touching that many of the stories will bring tears to the eyes. This book will give a greater hope as to how God uses our suffering to bring us closer to Him, in life as well as in dying. The ministry of …
Sister M. Juliana Francis McGrade (Orig. 1953) A most durable treasure for pre-school and those children up through the second grade level. Ninety-six pages, 96 beautiful illustrations and 48 of those in full color! Your children (students and grandchildren) will memorize the meaning of the beautiful pictures and will beg you to read this to them again and again. This most special book …
A small gift edition prayer book great for First Communicants.
Should we hold hands during the "Our Father"? Is liturgical dancing OK? Should the priest say "Good morning" at Mass? And what about those water lillies sprouting in our new font? Msgr. Peter Elliott responds to these and many other current liturgical questions in a clear and, at times humorous way. He deals with the questions people are asking about the way Mass and the Sacraments are meant …
Spreading and Defending the Faith - Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation. The teacher's guide helps the catechist direct the students to see the Holy Spirit at work and to respond to His love in all areas of their lives: spiritual intellectual, moral, service to the Church and community, and more.Features: Prayers, definitions, gifts of the Holy Spirit, apologetics, fruits of the Holy Spirit, …
This pocket guide is meant to serve as an aid to such a varied group as those who: Confess regularly Are becoming Catholic Are making their First Confession Have been away from this sacrament for some time Are waiting for a "sign" that God can forgive whatever horrible sin has been committed You will find: Answers to basic questions about Confession Help in preparing to make a good Confession …
In this moving book, Fr. George Montague invites us to welcome the Holy Spirit into our hearts in fresh, new ways. Both an eminent bible scholar and a humble pastor, Fr. Montague meditates here on the gift of the Holy Spirit in Scripture. He combines biblical interpretation with warmly described personal experience and the inspiring testimony of others to show us how God's gift of the Spirit …
Go in Peace Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Sean Brown Confession, Penance, Reconciliation. The ancient Sacrament of Penance is called many names but has one purpose—the forgiveness of sins. Many Catholics and other Christians are at best uncertain as to the need for confession, and many are anxious at the idea of sharing their sins with a priest. In this much-needed book, Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Sean Brown …
Transformed by Grace Scripture, Sacraments and the Sonship of Christ by Dom Wulstan Mork, O.S.B.; Foreword by Scott Hahn The author explores Scripture to discover Christ's purpose in creating the sacraments. He explains that Christ designed them to give human beings the Holy Spirit, who would unite them to God as his adopted children. And as God's own children, endowed with this reality by the …
Pope Paul VI This document contains official regulations concerning marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics as well as a discussion of problems and concerns arising from such arrangments. The booklet also contains a Statement on the Implementation of the Apostolic Letter on Mixed Marriages issued by the US Conference of Bishops in 1971.
Fr. Frederick A. Reuter, K.C.B.S. Moments Divine is a pious and extremely moving book consisting of 30 short chapters, one for each day of the month. Each chapter contains, first, a dramatic true story of the Eucharist-most of which are miraculous historic events, incredible "Eucharistic miracles" of enthralling interest-followed by an ejaculation, a prayer, an Act of Contrition, a …
The Holy Eucharist Fr. Lukas Etlin An invitation to all to develop an ever deepening love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Covers the Eucharist as food, expiation, salvation, the treasury of grace and Divine Love. Calls all to a life centered upon the Eucharist and asks us to visit Him every day. A booklet that inflames one to love Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.