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.

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 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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

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.

This zipper-cover book of Christian Prayer , which is an abbreviated version of the Liturgy of the Hours, has a black flexible cover with a stylized Chi Rho imprinted in the center. The pages are gold-edged. It comes with a five ribbon marker in red, yellow, blue, green and purple and a 2003 guide. The book includes: Proper of Seasons Solemnities Ordinary of the …

Nothing gives God more glory, or brings Him greater joy, than when we remember those who have died before us.  And there is no better way to pray for the holy souls in purgatory than during Eucharistic Adoration.  In fact, Pope John Paul II in his Bull of Indication on the Jubilee Year said that giving the holy souls your indulgence in the "highest act of supernatural …

Your key to better prayer: The complete prayers and hymns of St. Thomas Aquinas Rich with doctrinal exactitude and a moving beauty of expression, the prayers and hymns of St. Thomas Aquinas have long been considered to be among the Church's greatest treasures.  Now you can bring these treasures into your own prayer life with The Aquinas Prayer Book - the first complete English language …

This First Communion Blessed Trinity Missal and Prayer Book has a young girl on the cover and gilt edges.  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 and much more.  A very nice …

This booklet presents the message of The Divine Mercy and the special forms of devotion to The Divine Mercy that are outlined in the Diary of St. Faustina.   First published in 1981, the booklet has undergone several revisions over the years, including changes in its title and contents.  It has become known throughout the world as the "Devotion Booklet."   Includes …

This is a book of Scripture readings, prayers and reflections for 18 holy hours. And it is still more. Revelation of Love presents an exploration of the mystery of the Eucharist from the passion and pen of a priest-philosopher. In Father Turoldo's own words, "This book is an invitation. It is meant to help all of us rediscover our taste for praying, singing and contemplating. May great …

Guidelines, devotions, and prayers for growth in the spirit of the "Saint of the World." Contains a short biography of this great Saint together with the most popular prayers to him. Large type. Illustrated in two colors.

Litanies are one of the most ancient and beautiful forms of prayer in the Catholic Church.  Sublime, poetic, and full of intense fervor, the invocations etch themselves more deeply into a Christian's mind and soul each time they are prayed.  Arranged for responsory prayer, litanies are also excellent for silent prayer by an individual.  Each litany is full of instruction on the …

This booklet is designed for families of Hispanic origin to teach the basic prayers to their children in Spanish and in English. The bilingual format helps parents and children who live in an English-speaking environment but speak Spanish at home, to better understand the vocal prayers. Este pequeño libro tiene como finalidad facilitar a las familias de origen hispánico la enseñanza de las …

This wonderful hardback edition of Christian Prayer contains all of the main hours of the day for praying with the Church throughout the year. The book includes: Complete Four Week Psalter Propers for the Liturgical Seasons Proper of Saints Night Prayer Office for the Dead Selection from the Office of Readings A booklet containing the most common texts and dates for the the Psalter

Compiled by Judy Bauer Celebrate the writings of this nineteenth-century Carmelite nun who is remembered most for her letters, her poetry, and her "simple way" to holiness as described in her autobiography. The profound impact Thérèse had upon spirituality in the twentieth century was recognized by her swift canonization only 28 years after her death and again in 1997 by Pope John Paul II, who …

Br. Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Matourrette Blessings of the Table: Mealtime Prayers Throughout the Year is a book of seasonal and special-occasion table blessings for adults and children by a popular author who is deeply in touch with both food and prayer. Based on the daily and seasonal rhythm of the liturgy, with a separate monthly calendar of feasts and memorials of saints, it is inspired by …

This little prayer book is packed with prayers for all occasions, everyday, Benediction, Mass, Saints, the Blessed Mother and many more.

This popular little manual has prayers for mothers in preparation for motherhood, in young motherhood and married life, as well as prayers for times of special problems.  There are prayers for husbands and children, as well as blessings and counsels for wives and mothers.

Saint Gerard Novena And Prayers This little book contains a brief biography of the saint, information about novenas, morning and evening prayer, a novena to St. Gerard and various other prayers to the patron of mothers and childbirth. Imprimatur. Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Boston, July 5, 2001.

My Little Prayer Book is 65 pages of Popular Catholic Everyday Prayers.   It includes 50 beautiful color illustrations by Fratelli Bonella of Milan, Italy.

Compiled by Judy Cozzens Amid the business of homework, team practices, dates, and friends, it’s often hard to find a place for prayer. But take the time to develop a relationship with God, and you will find in him a life-long friend-a confidant who listens to your anxieties, your dreams, and your deepest feelings, who loves and supports you no matter what. Teens searching for a deeper …

After she died, St. Theresa of Avila appeared to one of her nuns and said: "There should be no difference, as far as purity and love are concerned,  between the blessed in Heaven and the faithful on earth. though we are perfectly happy and you are suffering. What the Divine Essence is to us in Heaven, the Blessed Sacrament should be to you on earth." "Here, then," says St. Alphonsus, "is …

We all must understand that we have to pray.  Prayer is not a trifle.  Prayer is a dialogue with God.  We must hear the voice of God in every prayer.  It is not possible to live without prayer.  Prayer is life. Prayer means understanding God.  Prayer is for knowing happiness.  Prayer is for learning to cry.  Prayer is for learning to blossom.  …

Saint Lucy Novena And Prayers This little book contains a brief biography of the saint, information about novenas, morning and evening prayer, a novena to St. Lucy and various other prayers to the patron of eyesight.

This is Volume I of the new edition of the ST. JOSEPH WEEKDAY MISSAL, updated in accord with the new Weekday LECTIONARY FOR MASS. The arrangement, which follows the liturgical year, is only for Advent to Pentecost. Invaluable book for priests, religious, and the laity. The handy zippered case will hold your treasured prayer cards. With gilded page edging and two ribbon markers.

Inspirational Thoughts for Every Day REV. THOMAS J. DONAGHY With a Scripture verse, a short reflection and a concluding prayer for each day, this volume offers support and opportunity for communicating with God daily.

Prayer is a dialogue with God.  Ideally, it is a communication from the heart, not just from the lips.  At times, both seem to fail us.  In the spring of 1994, Queenship produced a small book titled, "An Hour With Jesus."  It was designed as a meditative aid for those who spend time before the Blessed Sacrament, or those who just spend a little time with the …

Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti During his 58 years as a Capuchin friar, Padre Pio never stopped encouraging the faithful to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and to pray in the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. During that time, thousands upon thousands of pilgrims streamed to Pietrelcina, Italy, to be there as he celebrated Mass, to receive the sacrament of penance from him, to seek his …

This Blessed Trinity Missal and Prayer Book has a red cover with a cross and a Holy Spirit Dove on the front.  It is a lovely gift for a Confirmation candidate.

This special volume includes the full text of the Pope's apostolic letter, and is illustrated with twenty beautiful, full-color Renaissance paintings. In late 2002, Pope John Paul 11 captured the attention of the Catholic world, reminding us of the importance and power of the Rosary with an apostolic letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae. It was also then that he introduced five new mysteries of …

The months following the death of a loved one are an especially difficult time. Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls offers comfort to those who are grieving and gives them a personal and powerful method of praying for their departed family member or friend. Day by day, here are: Prayers and meditations that console the one who mourns and assist the one who has died Scriptural passages …

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 …

This lovely pocket book of prayers has over 45 beloved prayers, including: Prayers to Our Blessed Mother Chaplet of Divine Mercy Motorists Prayer Prayers to the Saints Teacher's Prayer Healing Prayer Novena of Childlike Confidence and many many more

Penny Hickey Carmelite history and prayer begin with Elijah on Mount Carmel. From Elijah has descended a long line of saints who have heard the voice of the Lord calling them to leave everything and come "drink from the stream". This book is an invitation for you to come and pray with the holy men and women of the Carmelite order. The prayers and meditations in this book will help the reader …

This pocket-sized book contains the official "Triple Novena" to Jesus, Mary and Joseph as well as a treasury of daily prayers, psalms and novenas. The book is bound in a leatherette cover and contains illustrations highlighted in black and red. Imprimatur: Francis J. Mugavero, D.D., Bishop of Brooklyn, August 5, 1975

Mary Lewis Coakley Prayers that focus on various aspects related to abortion: mothers who have just conceived, babies (born and unborn), activists (on both sides), and more.

Auspicius van Corstanje, OFM This little prayer book is compiled from the writings and early biographies of St. Francis of Assisi.  It includes 38 prayers, including: The Crucifix of San Damiano Prayer for Light Prayer in Temptation Hymn to the Holy Virgin Office of the Passion Canticle of Brother Sun Blessing of Assisi Peace Prayer And many others

Msgrs. Charles Callan and John McHugh 1925 Edition Exact Reprint This 754 page complete Catholic prayer book is a compendium of all of the ancient and traditional prayers of the Catholic Faith.  For generations it was one of the most popular prayer books in use by Catholic Americans.  Among other things it contains: The Ordinary of the Mass in English and Latin, the Epistles and …

For 60 years, from the day of his ordination to the priesthood to the day of his death, Fulton J. Sheen spent one hour fulfilling his promise to "keep watch" in the presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.  Throughout his ministry, he never tired of preaching the spiritual benefits to others. Archbishop Sheen's love for Eucharistic Adoration grew out of his heartfelt conviction that …