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 the Sacrament of …

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 …