Pope Benedict XVI Let us walk with Pope Benedict XVI through 40 days of Lent, turning away from the distractions of daily life to rediscover the significance of the birth and death of Jesus Christ, and the meaning of Jesus for CHristians everywhere.  Memorable themes include: the mystery of Mary; the sign of Jonah; prayer as the center of the life of Jesus; Easter, Pentecost, and the …

Today's most popular general prayerbook.  Contains many favorite prayers - for Everyday, to the Blessed Trinity, to Mary, and the Saints, and a summer of our Faith.  Designed especially for Catholic adults and those with limited vision.

The Magnificat Magazine Rosary Companion gives meditations for each mystery of the rosary including the Luminous Mysteries.  Each mystery is accompanied with beautiful, full-color art work by Fra Angelico.  Also included are meditations on the rosary as a whole by various authors. To order a subscription click here . If you have questions about a subscription you've already …

It's finally back! One of us at Roman Catholic Books picked up this World War II-era prayer book from a used book dealer. It could have fit easily into a shirt pocket. There is a scribbled note inside the front cover, obviously written by a young Marine. It reads: "Friday, Confession, 1630-1900." Cardinal Farley was archbishop of New York at the time, and his imprimatur appears, of …

The work here presented "My Daily Bread" is a summary of spiritual doctrine so simplified and arranged that everyone can come to a knowledge and practice of the principles of the spiritual life. It is divided into three books which treat respectively of the three ways of Spiritual Life. (1) Purification - we must reform that which has been deformed in us by sin. (2) Imitation - we …

The Sign of the Cross by Bert Ghezzi This inspiring volume by acclaimed writer Bert Ghezzi will help you to reclaim the life-transforming power and blessing of the ancient prayer known simply as the sign of the cross. Bert Ghezzi makes an astounding claim for the sign of the cross: This simple, familiar gesture is actually a powerful prayer. When we trace it on our body, we stir up the new …

A wartime prayerbook written for dangerous days like ours - made to fit in pocket or purse Our parents before us understood that strife is rarely far from even the best of us, and they girded themselves for warfare, actual and spiritual. Among the wisest of men who shepherded them was Archbishop Fulton Sheen, who won their hearts with his warm, engaging broadcast personality ... but in secret …

Catherine and Peter Fournier This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help better understand and celebrate the Lent and Easter seasons. This large size, spiral bound volume is the perfect book for families to learn together and share the traditions of this important time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saint’s …

This is the complete diary of St. Maria Faustina.  It chronicles the events in her life, including the words of Our Lord and the Blessed Mother, extensive footnotes, and many pictures.

Un Sumario de La Vida Espiritual Simplificado y Adaptado a la Diaria Lectura, Reflexion y Oracion por Anthony J Paone, S.J.

This regular edition book of Christian Prayer , which is an abbreviated version of the Liturgy of the Hours, has a maroon flexible cover with a stylized Chi Rho imprinted in the center. It comes with a five ribbon marker in red, yellow, blue, green and purple.  The book includes: Proper of Seasons Solemnities Ordinary of the Liturgy of the Hours Four Week Psalter Proper of …

This coloring book tells the story of Saint Faustina, the Missionary of Divine Mercy and follows along with the Glory Stories Audio 4. Multi-Lingual:  English, Espanol and Polish.

This beautiful little book clearly teaches how to pray the Rosary. This is the new expanded edition with the Luminous Mysteries of this very popular little book.

This book of Shorter Christian Prayer , which is an abbreviated version of the Liturgy of the Hours, has a maroon flexible cover with a stylized Chi Rho imprinted in the center. The pages containing the Morning and Evening Prayer for the Four Week Psalter are edged in maroon and the section containing the selected texts for the Seasons and Major Feasts of the year are edged …

This is the complete diary of St. Maria Faustina.  It chronicles the events in her life, including the words of Our Lord and the Blessed Mother, extensive footnotes, and many pictures. Hardcover edition.

A valuable treasury of the most important Catholic teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Essential Mary handbook is an all-in-one resource for those who want a renewed appreciation of Mary's fundamental role and significance in the Church today. This book defines Mary's role in relationship to her son Jesus, as well as to God the Father and the Holy Spirit, and collects in one place …

In this little booklet are 30 of the most popular Catholic novena prayers-prayers to be recited nine days in succession in petition for some favor. They include prayers to St. Joseph, St. Raphael, St. Anne, St. Anthony, St. Jude, St. Gerard, St. Rita, St. Therese the Little Flower and the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Our Lord has said, "Ask and it shall be given you," and there is never …

Thomas A Kempis The "Imitation of Christ" by Thomas A Kempis needs no introduction. For five centuries it has been the most popular spiritual book second only to the Sacred Scriptures. It presents the fundamental principles of the spiritual life. The Christian soul is invited to follow Christ Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. As we study its contents we are convinced that …

    You wish to find for your children a spiritual guide perfectly adapted to their lives to: • Accompany them on the path of the daily prayer , • Help them develop and nourish their spiritual lives, • Hand on to them the rich spiritual Christian values, • Encourage them in living fully the life of the Church. Discover MAGNIFIKID! Every week, MAGNIFIKID! offers : …

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Edited and Compiled by Judy Bauer Advent and Christmas are a time of sharing, a time of storytelling, a time to clear your mind and cleanse your soul through deepened spirituality. The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some of the hectic business of the holiday season, and to quietly reflect on the promise of the baby born in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. These …

Benedict XVI Pray through the mystery of salvation with our new pope, Benedict XVI! Experience for yourself the Way of the Cross that Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger—now Pope Benedict XVI—wrote for this time-honored devotion held on Good Friday at Rome’s Colosseum. Curiosity regarding Benedict’s spiritual writings has sparked worldwide interest in these meditations and prayers that highlight the new …

St. Josemaria Escriva has written something more than a masterpiece:  he has written straight from the heart, and straight to the heart go the short paragraphs which, like a string of pearls which is broken but yet complete, make up The Way.

Saint Raphael Novena And Prayers This little book contains a brief biography of the saint, information about novenas, morning and evening prayer, a novena to St. Raphael and various other prayers to the patron of travelers, the blind and those seeking a spouse.

"La Novena Y Coronilla A La Divina Misericordia" en solamente cinco paginas. Version Espanol. The Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet, a pamphlet in Spanish.

This pamphlet contains instructions for praying the rosary, including the new Luminous Mysteries, as well as brief reflections on the rosary by Pope John Paul II.

What He Did For Love: A Companion for the Forty Days of Lent By Francis X. Gaeta LENT IS A TIME OF FASTING - We fast from: discontent • anger • bitterness • self-concern • despair guilt • suspicion • laziness LENT IS A TIME OF FEASTING - We feast on: gratitude • forgiveness • compassion • commitment hope • truth • patience • the mercy of God "What this book is meant to do is to bring us to the …

This is the Large Print Edition.

This pamphlet contains an abridged version of the prayers of Pope Benedict XVI that he wrote less than a month before he was elected pope for the Way of the Cross to be prayed at the Coliseum in Rome on March 25, 2005.

Favorite Novenas To The Saints Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. Purse- or pocket-size edition of the most popular Novenas in honor of the saints. Printed in two colors. Illustrated. Novenas include: St. John of God St. Joseph St. Peregrine St. Dymphna St. Rita St. Anthony St. Anne St. Liguori St. Therese Holy Angels St. Jude All Saints Imprimatur: Patrick J. Sheridan, Vicar General, …

This handy-size, PERPETUAL, Weekday Missal contains all the Weekday Masses with their options.  The arrangement follows the liturgical year, and Volume I is for Weekdays only from Advent to Pentecost for both Year I and Year II.  Volume II covers Pentecost to Advent.

Matthew Kelly At a time when many Catholics are disillusioned, questioning their faith, and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, the voice of one young man cries out to the world's largest faith community with a clarity that is rare and inspiring. Rediscovering Catholicism takes us on an adventure of life-changing proportions. Beginning with our common …

Discover the joys of praying together! Couples marry intending to share everything. But what about prayer? Do you share your conversations with God? Prayers for Married Couples helps you do just that. It contains over seventy-five prayers that express the hopes, the concerns, and the dreams of today's married couple. With this book as your guide, the two of you can share, aloud, prayers …

This First Communion Blessed Trinity Missal and Prayer Book has a cross with a pries't hands holding a chalice printed on the cover.  The missal has the peoples' parts in bold print and has full color illustrations of the Mass, the Mysteries of the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross.  In addition, it has a section of prayers, explanation of the sacraments, the Ten Commandments …

The Divine Mercy Messagee And Devotion The most popular booklet on Divine Mercy, in large print.

This new complete Missal contains all the Mass Texts for every Sunday and Holyday in a continuous and easy-to-use arrangement. The print is extra-large for easier reading. All Readings for Liturgical Years A B C are given in the "New American Bible" version

This pamphlet is the Stations of the Cross according to the method of St. Alphonse Ligouri.  Illustrations are by Fratelli Bonella of Milan, Italy. 

Contains schedules and day-to-day prayers and readings to help you make, or renew, your 33-day Preparation for Total Consecration the de Montfort Way.

Meditations On The Interior Life For Every Day Of The Liturgical Year This is the classic book of daily meditations on the interior life, revised and expanded to correspond with the feasts of the Catholic liturgical year, issued in four separate volumes. Volume I covers from the First Sunday of Advent through the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time. Volume II, from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. …

A treasury of traditional private prayers along with familiar liturgical devotions that cover all aspects of Catholic heritage, The Essential Catholic Prayer Book is an easy-to-use, all-in-one resource for those looking for a more satisfying and varied prayer life. This book collects in one place prayers for holy days, holidays, or special occasions, prayers of blessing and contrition, prayers …

This lovely little pocket book includes the following novenas, special prayers and litanies where appropriate: St. Joseph Sacred Heart St. Anthony St. Anne The Little Flower St. Gerard St. Jude Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal  

St. Bridget relates the following: As she had been desirous for a long time to know the number of blows Our Lord received during His Passion, Jesus revealed to her: "I received 5,480 blows upon My Body. If you wish to honor them in some way, say fifteen Our Father prayers and fifteen Hail Mary prayers with the following prayers [which He then taught her] for a whole year. When the year is …

The Rosary's rich simplicity has provided solace and courage in rocky times for centuries. Now, as new generations of Catholics face war, economic uncertainty, and moral upheaval, the Rosary is needed as much as ever. As interest in this beautiful devotion continues to rise, this pamphlet can be used as an introduction to, or reinforcement of, the power of the Rosary. This attractive and …

In the Garden of Gethsemane, before his crucifixion, Jesus asked His Apostles, "Could you not keep watch with me for one hour"?  Spending one hour with Jesus thus became a tradition in the Church.  Today, we are beginning to see a renewal of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a practice that somehow slipped away during the past twenty-five years.  It is …

Angela Carol The great Archangel Raphael is the Angel of Marriage, of Healing, of Happy Meetings, of Joy and of Travel. This booklet gives the Scriptural background about St. Raphael, plus famous prayers to use in invoking his aid. St. Raphael identifies himself as "one of the seven who stand before the Lord." (Tobias 12:15). He brings blessings for both body and soul, a fact demonstrated in …

This work is offered for those seeking to enhance time spent before the Blessed Sacrament and for those seeking a good preparation for a full and active participation in the Liturgy. The inexhaustible depths of the Sacrament and the Liturgy have fascinated and inspired Catholics since the Last Supper. In our own times there is a renewed interest in the practice of Eucharistic Adoration. A new …

Quieting the chatter of daily life as you step into the presence of the Lord can be difficult, but world-renowned spiritual director and author Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel has created a prayer book intended to deepen and enrich your experience of Eucharistic Adoration. By using traditional prayers before the Eucharist as well as modern ones, this prayer book is ideal for times of Perpetual …

Mary's Fiat is a scripture-based novena that traces the pattern of our Lady's continuing "yes" to the Lord in every circumstance of life. It may be used either privately or communally. As a new form of Marian novena, with its unique daily litanies of praise, Mary's Fiat is especially suitable for use in parishes, prayer groups, or religious communities during the months of May and …

Leo Luke Marcello This newest entry in the "15 Days of Prayer..." series introduces readers to Saint Katharine Drexel, the Philadelphia socialite who became a nun and missionary to the poor and oppressed. Follow in the footsteps of Saint Katherine Drexel. Born in 1858 into a socially prominent Philadelphia family, Katharine Drexel seemed destined to lead the life of a debutante. …

Here is the official one-volume edition of the new internationally acclaimed "Liturgy of the Hours".  These new versions contain the complete texts of Morning and Evening Prayer for the entire year. The large print is ideal for those with difficulty in reading.  It has the same pagination as the regular edition.  It offers you many valuable features: …

This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help them better understand and celebrate the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons.  This large size, spiral-bound volume is the perfect book to help families learn together and share the joys of this happy time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saints' celebrations …

In October, 2002 Pope John Paul II updated the prayers of the Rosary for the first time in five centuries when he issued his Apostolic Letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae." The rosary is the best-known devotional practice of the Catholic Church. Designating this the Year of the Rosary (October 2002 - October 2003), Pope John Paul II added a new set of "mysteries" - events in …

Behold, He Comes: Meditations on the Incarnation Daily Readings from Advent to Epiphany Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.   The coming of Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, is the central truth of the Christian faith. Everything in the Christian life depends on it and revolves around it. Against the backdrop of Scripture and the writings of the ancient Fathers of the Church, for each day of the …

Great Saints have assured us that St. Joseph can assist us in needs of every kind. Nevertheless, he is particularly known for help in family problems, financial needs, protection of purity, defense against dangers, matters involving work or housing, and as Patron of a Happy Death. Here are all the famous, beloved prayers to St. Joseph, including the Novena to St. Joseph, Prayer to Obtain a …

This bestselling book that birthed the Divine Mercy devotion and the corresponding spiritual movement within the Chruch - one of the fastest growing movements in Church today. This amazing narrrative will stir your heart and soul while it chronicles the experience of a simple Polish nun - Saint Maria Faustina. This new, smaller paperback edition, "the compact …

101 stories witness to the rosary's power to heal, convert, protect, and aid. Includes Pope John Paul's complete text on the "Rosarium," history of the rosary, instructions for making and guides for praying the rosary, plus a coupon to send for a free rosary from the Holy Cross Family Ministries.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated booklet has the following novenas: God the Father Christmas Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Spirit Our Lady of Perpetual Help Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal St. Joseph St. Peregrine St. Dymphna St. Rita St. Anthony of Padua St. Anne St. Theresa of the Child Jesus St. Jude Thaddeus Our Patron Saint

The Way of the Cross is the most heavily indulgenced devotion in the Catholic Church; it is a devotion reputed to have been originated by Our Lady herself, who, legend has it, set up the original Way of the Cross in her backyard at Ephesus.  Moreover, the great Saints all aver that meditation on the Passion and death of Jesus is the most fruitful that one can engage in.  Among …

This book has readings to aid Secular Franciscans in their prayer life.  Many of the time-tested prayers from the previous edition, compiled by Fr. Marion Habig, OFM, have been retained and new liturgical directives have been incorporated into the present edition.

Libro de Bolsillo de Oraciones Catolicas Rev. Lorenzo G. Lovasik, S.V.D.   Beautiful, full-color illustrations enhance this booklet that contains the most loved Catholic prayers for every Catholic in pocket book form. Translated into Spanish.