Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Are liturgy and prayer important in an age of political crisis and technological manipulation of human life?  Yes, declares Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI.  Genuine worship of God involves the sacred liturgy and prayer.  Only if man authentically worships God will true human dignity be protected, and the principles and the power to resolve the …

Revised edition from 1985 that incorporates all authorized changes and additions that have appeared since the last edition was published in 1974. It is approved for use by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. Ideal for chapel and home Masses. Special Features: •  11 pt. Type •  Useful, Functional Tabs for the Ordinary •  Durable, Attractive Binding - Red …

Tantum ergo Sacramentum  Veneremur cernui Down in adoration falling, Lo! The Sacred Host we hail These words, written by the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas, have inspired millions over the past seven centuries.  St. Thomas's devotion to the Eucharist was profound.  His brother Dominicans recalled that he would spend long hours kneeling before the tabernacle.  When he …

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

You taught them the Hail Mary and the Our Father, now help your children learn how to foster a sense of God's presence in their lives throughout the day! Father Antoine Thomas, a frequent guest on EWTN and host of those delightful programs for children that explain the Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, has put together a book to assist parents, grandparents, and religious educators. Praying in …

Pope John Paul II This encyclical is the latest study of the Pope on the theology and importance of the Eucharist. Topics include: The theology of the Eucharist The importance of the Eucharist in the life of the Church The relationship between the priesthood and the Eucharist The Eucharist as a point of unity - and separation - among Christians The importance of the liturgy and …

Dr. Maria Montessori's most valuable book.  Every conceivable element of the traditional Mass unfolds before the eyes of children 8 to 15.  36 illustrations assist in answering hundreds of typical questions (asked by adults as well as kids), about Mass.  Narrative, not storytelling, not condescending.  Masterpiece.

This 2008 St. Joseph Guide for Christian Prayer is a great guide to Christian Prayer that has accurate references for each day.

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

The Vatican II Weekday Missal Features the following: Revised Weekday Lectionary Complete cycle of readings for Years I and II Proper of Saints Wedding and Funeral Masses Biblical Introductions to the Readings A Treasury of Prayers Genuine Leather Cover Zips closed to protect pages Offers reflections before each of the liturgical seasons Wedding and Funeral Mass celebrations

Garnering what liturgical fragments he could from the words of the New Testament, and what tradition has provided from apostolic times and patristic times, Father Fortescue skillfully demonstrates the continuity of religious ritual rooted in the holy sacrifice as ordained by the Eternal High Priest and Victim, the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. The one sacrifice, liturgically re-presented in an …

The Musical Notation For Latin Liturgical Manuscripts This collection features reproductions of a broad range of chant manuscripts from across Europe covering several centuries of liturgical music. Each reproduction includes commentary on the uniqueness of the notation and its importance in the broad scope of chant.

This is a new reprint of the 1962 edition from the Sacred Congregation of Rites.

This instruction covers the following: Liturgical formation of Clerics and Faithful Vernacular translation of liturgical texts The Rite of the Mass Other Sacraments and the Sacramentals Divine Office Proper Construction of Churches and Altars

Vol. I Spanish Edition for Advent and Christmas Contiene laudes, vísperas y completas, y cuenta con un índice para las festividades de algunos santos. Lauds, vespers and compline--with appendix for saints days and feastdays.

Dom Eugene Cardine A study of the various signs (notation) used through the ages.  Numerous examples and comparisons.

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

Russell Shaw What's the proper role for a lay Catholic? Being a Eucharistic minister or fighting for better education on the city school board? Teaching a First Communion class or opposing abortion in the hospital where you're a nurse? Serving as a husband-wife lector team or reaching out to hurting couples in the neighborhood? What should the Catholic laity be doing? Ministry or …

This Volume II St. Joseph Weekday Missal is bound in rich bonded leather featuring our popular new zipper closure.  All bindings are sewn for long-lasting durability.