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 book by Albert J. Nevins, M.M. has been revised and updated. Choosing a name for your child? Choosing a confirmation name? This two books explain the meaning of each name, then tell the story of a saint who bore that name. Useful references, but also instructive and entertaining reading.
DOWN-TO-EARTH APPLICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II'S TEACHING "Christopher West's Good News About Sex and Marriage is splendid. Aptly subtitled Answers to Your Honest Questions About Catholic Teaching, it offers readers an easily readable, down-to-earth, and stimulating account of the reasons why the Church's teaching on sex and marriage is true, and, because it is true, `good news' for people …
Broken families, abortion, AIDS, Internet pornography, clergy abuse, homosexual "Marriage" - our Church and world is in the midst of a profound sexual crisis. Is there a way out? For such a time as this have we been given Pope John Paul 11 and his "theology of the body." Based on the words of Jesus, John Paul 11's reflections on the body and sex take us to the root of the modern c~isis and …
Draw Upon The Power Of The Sacraments Living a full Christian family life means more than just going to Church on Sunday. It means being intimate with God - knowing, loving, and serving him. It means relating to God directly and personally. It means letting the sacraments transform your family's daily life. Popular author and speaker Bert Ghezzi shows how you can highlight the role of the …
Fr. Richard Hogan and Fr. John LeVoir Pope John Paul II has had a profound theological and personal impact on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In the scholarly tradition of Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas, he has found a new unity between faith and reason. The study of God, says John Paul, is also the study of humanity. He has come to vigorously insist on the rights and dignity of each …
Discover True Financial Freedom! Packed with anecdotes and real life experiences, 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free offers a solid Catholic perspective on how to make the most of God's generous gifts. In addition to understanding the necessary nuts and bolts of financial management, budgeting, and investing, discover how your Catholic Faith can be the base of a sound financial future! …
Discover John Paul II's radical teaching on sex, love, and the meaning of life By Rev. Anthony Percy —Perfect for beginners, ideal for seekers— Sex matters. Yet even deeper than the urge for sex is the desire for love. More than sexual, we are relational : meant for true and intimate relationship with each other and with God. Rather than a “casual indoor sport,” sex is sacred. And John …
Every Catholic needs a good grounding in the principles of Catholic morality. And the Catholic Church has always enunciated a clear, traditional set of moral principles, which are based upon reason and the teachings of Christ and which bring us the moral norms of Scripture and Tradition in a clear and organized manner. In Catholic Morality (first published in 1928), Fr. Laux has done an …
A Treasure Chest of Traditions For Catholic Families This fantastic and user-friendly resource offers ideas for activities, crafts and recipes to help families celebrate the various Seasons and Feast Days of the Liturgical Calendar. With fun-filled activities, we can build our own family traditions while passing on the richness of our Catholic Faith. Suggested activities are intended to …
"In writing this book, we share with you our experiences, challenges, joys, and insights into married life. Each marriage relationship is unique because of the individuals who make up the relationship. Therefore, we know and accept that we are not perfect and do not have all the answers. Everything that works for us may not be conducive to others. At the same time, we do understand and …
"Timothy E. O'Connell has written a gem of a book for parents as well as for those adults who care about children. With humor, insight, and a strong sense of Christian values, he engages the reader with an exploration of what it means to educate children to be morally responsible and happy human beings. No condescension here; no pious platitudes; no hard-sell prescriptions for fixing up …
Annulments are a complex issue. To some, both Catholics and non-catholics alike, it is synonymous with "Catholic divorce." Many questions abound regarding this issue, one which unfortunately touches the lives of many in the Church today. In this helpful book, canon and civil lawyer Edward N. Peters clears up some of the confusion by answering the most commonly-asked annulment questions in a …
If you have every heard of or tried "Fly Lady" and are looking for a Catholic dimension to the ideas, this book is for you. For links to more information about A Mother's Rule of Life, please visit http://www.mothersruleoflife.com
The ABC's of Choosing a Good Husband: How to find and marry a great guy Stephen Wood Who said dreams can't come true? You've dreamed of that special man who will appear and ask you to be his bride. Don't let your dreams dissipate. Men capable of lasting love and committment are still out there. One is waiting just for you. Written by the happily married father of six …
In reprint until September 2007. The ABC's of Choosing a Good Wife: How to find and marry a great girl Stephen Wood Finding a good wife and lasting love in marriage is no easy task. This book is filled with time-tested advice for making the greatest decision of your life. It's practical, convincing, full of invaluable wisdom and some surprising new ideas. Here are just a few …