The Reference Books category features source books for the Catholic faith including dictionaries, almanacs, catechisms, encyclopedias, Canon Law books, and survey books.
A source-book of theological and historical passages from the Christian writings of the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras selected and translated by William A. Jurgens, H.E.D. Volume 1: the Pre-Nicene and Nicene eras; Volume 2: the Post-Nicene era through St. Jerome; Volume 3: St. Augustine to the end …
Dr. Frederick Marks, Ph.D., has taken many of the misconceptions of the Catholic faith and explained them in easy-to-understand terms for the average Catholic in the pew. Dr. Marks uses scriptural references and covers a range of topics from the Holy Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confession, the Virgin birth of Our Lord to contraception and abortion and many others.
Fr. John H. Hampsch, CMF Widespread ignorance about the Triune God can be described as nothing short of "abysmal." This is especially true of knowledge about the least understood Person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit. In a Barna survey in 1997, a disappointing 61% of US residents surveyed agreed with the statement that "the Holy Spirit is a symbol of God's presence or power, but is …
An updated version of the critically acclaimed and best-selling reference work first published in 1995. Still the most comprehensive single-volume compendium on the Church's past - from Pentecost morning to today's pontiff. - OSV's Encyclopedia of Catholic History, Revised , gives you: -Some 2,750 entries based on more than 1000 sources -An easy-to-use alphabetical format and a reader-friendly …
"The CATECHISM lays the deep foundations for the preparation of the personality of the Christian, from early infancy, when the teaching received is engraved more deeply on the mind and leaves a more lasting mark, like a seed cast on good soil, which will germinate in due time (cf. Mt 13, 23; Lk 8, 15). "Methods change, and that is necessary; but the catechism remains the most important, …
Grace D. MacKinnon Every week, millions of readers turn to Graec MacKinnon's syndicated newspaper column for answers to really tough questions. Can a person support abortion and still receive Holy Communion? Can a person who is not married in the Church be a CCD teacher? These are the questions real people send in to Grace every day. Now the toughest questions - and Grace's best answers - are …
Fr. Alfred McBride, O.Praem Never condescending, this book answers the questions teenagers really ask about the Faith. Considered in this guide: The Goal of the Teen Catechism The method used Five things to remember about teenagers Eight points to remember when teaching this course Thirty-six lesson guides for the thirty-six lessons of this book
New and valuable book that is equal to a short summa about the Blessed Virgin Mary. Written by foremost Marian scholars, it sets forth in quick dictionary for the most important Catholic teachings about Mary. It defines Mary's place in the Church and in the life of Christians, her titles, her authenticated appearances, her shrines, her relationship to her Son Jesus as well as to the …
Saint Joseph People's Catechism John R. Klopke, C.PP.S. A Catechism of the Catholic Faith that answers the needs of people today. It makes use of the latest findings of Catholic scholarship. Contents Foreward 1. The God of the Bible 2. God and Man 3. The Story of Salvation 4. The Life of Jesus 5. Jesus Christ, the Redeemer 6. Jesus Christ, the Lord 7. The Church of the World 8. The Divided …
A superb sourcebook about Mary. Invaluable book that is equal to a short summa about the Blessed Virgin. Written by foremost scholars, it sets forth in quick dictionary form the most important Catholic teachings about Mary—her place in the Church and in the life of Christians, her titles, her authenticated appearances, her shrines as well as her relationship to her Son Jesus and to the …
Praise for Scott Hahn's Reasons to Believe: “A flagship volume for contemporary apologetics. This book should be required reading for every Catholic college student and especially for every priest, seminarian, and deacon. This is apologetics made fascinating.” —Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR “An outstanding book.” …
"For anyone working in Christian theology who lacks this degree of linguistic sophistication, Consecrated Phrases is a welcome desk aid." -Catholic Library World
This document from Vatican II describes the duties and responsibilities of the laity in their mission within the Church. Sections Include: Introduction I: The Vocation Of The Laity To The Apostolate II: Objectives III: The Various Fields Of The Apostolate IV: The Various Forms Of The Apostolate V: External Relationships VI: Formation For The Apostolate Exhortation Footnotes
Thoughts of Saint Therese Brief quotations from The Story of a Soul,Counsels and Reminiscences, and her letters, arranged under 20 different topics. Shows her greatness of soul and that she was no Saint by accident. Beautiful and suprising.
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, one of the Church's best popular teachers, gives readable and inspiring explanations of Catholic teaching and practice. Exploring the Catholic Church is the perfect starter book for seekers and inquirers, for candidates in the RCIA, and for Catholics who just want to refresh their faith and practice. "Dr. D'Ambrosio's book is a pleasurable walk through various …
The essential element of Catholic doctrine is emphasized in an orderly way, so it can be easily retained with greater understanding. An explanation of the Catholic Faith through the use of: (1) the official document of "the Basic Teachings for Catholic Education" by the U.S. Bishops, (2) the Teachings of the Vatican II, (3) the Holy Bible.
The Little Catechism of the Cure of Ars Catholic wisdom stated in a simple, sublime, penetrating way, as only he could do. His sage counsel on 36 important topics. Probably the most persuasive exhortation ever urging us to renounce sin and embrace virtue.
Holy cards offer comfort, consolation, and encouragement to Catholics, who often carry these portable images of their favorite saints with them and use them in daily religious ritual. Given as remembrances at wakes and funerals, communions and confirmations, holy cards are also a widely popular—and highly collectible—form of folk art. This handsome volume, the only book available …
This book is a new release and will be available July 2007.
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