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 …

The Seven Last Words Of Christ - A Bible Study On Jesus' Passion Rich Cleveland This Lent, meditate and pray with Jesus as he endures the cross. Learn to pray with Jesus, "Father, forgive them..." and hear his comforting words, "Today you will be with me in Paradise." This bible study will draw you closer to Jesus' Passion so that the real meaning of Easter comes alive!

Do you really make proper use of Lent? Pre-Vatican II Catholics had more help in using Lent properly. Not just the more rigorous disciplines, but sounder preaching and a wealth of solid spiritual books -- such as this magnificent treasury of Lenten wisdom compiled from the sermons of St. Thomas Aquinas. Now it’s back in print for the first time in 60 years. In the simple, non-technical …

Lent, the season of preparation for Christ’s Resurrection at Easter, is for many Catholics a special time of prayer, fasting, and renewed spiritual focus. There is no other period in the liturgical year that so completely draws our attention to the things of God, and to the great themes and traditions of Christianity. The Essential Lenten Handbook provides everything readers need for a richer …

This coloring book about Easter has pages about Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter and Easter Customs.  It is a good way to introduce young children to the greatest feast of the Catholic Church.

Fulton J. Sheen This classic work from the pen of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen brings together Christ’s Sermon on the Mount with his Seven Last Words. From the Mount of the Beatitudes to the Hill of Calvary, Our Lord’s public ministry and statements centered on the themes of love and forgiveness, which are explored here with Archbishop Sheen’s characteristic insight and passion. Although there …

Fr. Christopher Rengers , O.F.M. Cap. Few Christians can recall all Seven of Our Lord's Last Words on the Cross. Yet these "Seven Words" - brief sentences spoken by Him - give us Our Saviour's sacred parting instructions, messages intended not only for their few immediate hearers on the hill of Calvary, but spoken to all generations by way of Holy Scripture. For nothing that Our …

What the Gospels don't reveal about Christ's suffering, science does. The Gospels reveal only the barest essentials about the physical sufferings of Our Lord. But in this mind-opening book, Dr. Pierre Barbet relies heavily on his close analysis of the Holy Shroud of Turin to recreate every stage of the Passion with heart-rending precision and detail. The result: a minor classic of spirituality …

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 …

The companion volume to Characters of the Passion and The Cross and the Beatitudes This inspirational classic from one of the most popular and bestloved Catholic prelates of the 20th century interprets the relationship between the seven recorded words that Our Blessed Mother spoke in the Gospels and the seven last words of Jesus as he hung on the cross. From Cana where Mary set the stage for …

Compiled by John V. Kruse Beloved Pope John Paul II was one of the most popular and inspirational religious figures of our time. In Lent and Easter Wisdom From Pope John Paul II, the late Holy Father's thought-provoking words lead readers through a journey of conversion throughout the season Lent and Easter week. Each daily reflection--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of …

Book Description:   G. K. Chesterton is one of the few Catholic Christian thinkers admired and quoted equally by Christians of all types and even by non-Christians. Each daily reflection in this book--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter--begins with thoughts from the finest writings of Chesterton on an appropriate theme and supported by Scripture, a prayer, and a …

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 …

Step By Step To Calvary: Praying The Stations Of The Cross Angela Burrin This book will help readers to grasp the reality of Jesus' suffering along the Via Dolorosa--and bring them into a closer relationship with their Lord and Savior. Each of the traditional fourteen Stations of the Cross begins with a moving description of Jesus' passion. Other sections for each station follow and include, …

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 …

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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 …

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

Fr. A. G. Sertillanges These pages will intensify your love of Jesus by burning the events of His Passion into your memory and imagination. Written by a priest who lived in Jerusalem and spent many a day walking and praying in the streets where Jesus walked and prayed, this famous devotional classic gives you vivid details not included in the Gospels; and it brings the Gospel events to …

Book Description:   Fr. Daniel Lowery leads us in Daily reflections based on the Gospel with a prayer and suggested practice for making the most of Lent.

This series of Lenten and Easter meditations can also be used throughout the year as reflections on the death, Resurrection, and Ascension of the Lord. The readings are fully appropriate for Christians of all traditions. The meditations are not scriptural commentaries or even thoughts on the liturgy. Rather they focus your mind and heart on the Scriptures and their traditional interpretations. …

Lent And Easter Wisdom From Fulton J. Sheen - Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Sheen's Own Words Timeless words from the pen of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen inspire the heart and imagination as readers embark on a Lenten journey toward a better understanding of their spiritual selves. Covering the traditional themes of Lent--sin and salvation, death and Resurrection, sorrow and hope, ashes …

Come to the Table is for anyone seeking to integrate the traditions of Judaism and Christianity. Interfaith families will find it an especially useful companion during Passover and Holy Week.      Adopted by Roman Catholic parishes throughout North America for parish-based seder celebrations. Used by youth and adult formation ministers throughout the year to teach about the …

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 …

Daily Lenten Meditations contains excerpts taken from the homilies, addresses, and official letters of Pope John Paul II’s long and generous evangelizing activity. These excerpts have been put together to form a kind of spiritual pilgrimage over the course of Lent. As Christ faced suffering, the Pope has faced his own illness and infirmity with courage and fortitude walking his own …

Nicholas Ayo James Flanigan Joseph Ross J. Massyngbaerde Ford "If you would be my disciple," said Jesus, "Take up your cross and follow me." This is the call that comes to believers; this is the heart of the Christian life. No spiritual practice answers this call as concretely as the ancient devotion of the stations of the Cross. Through the centuries, as believers have …

Twelve radiant tableaux by acclaimed artist Fiona French reflect the timeless beauty of the Easter story in stained glass. Beginning with Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the dramatic events unfold: the last supper, Jesus’ betrayal and arrest, his trial and mockery, the crucifixion, resurrection and his appearance to the disciples, culminating in his ascension into heaven. Fiona French’s …

The Agony of Jesus Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, O.P.M., Cap. Remarkable meditations on the Agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane by St. Padre Pio, the stigmatist priest. One of his few writings. Many pictures of Padre Pio. A treasure of spiritual insights! 17 Photographs Imprimatur: Joannes Gregoris Murray, Archiepiscopus Sancti Pauli, Paulopoli die 30a, Novembris 1952  

A Family Journey with Jesus through Lent Angela M. Burrin Praying as a family begins here! A Family Journey with Jesus through Lent provides the perfect format for family prayer for each day of Lent. Hebrew children from Capernaum, Nazareth, Cana, and Jerusalem narrate the stories in a way that makes Jesus' parables, miracles, and teachings come alive. Every story contains interesting …

Adrienne von Speyr A profound contemplation of the Seven Last Words of Our Lord on the Cross with specific application to the Seven Sacraments instituted by Christ.

The Passion is a visual portrayal of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus. Gripping photos taken on the set of Mel Gibson's new film, The Passion of Christ, together with the biblical narratives in the Douay Rheims Translation, present the story in vivid detail. A sweeping overview of the Passion story in powerful images that will enhance the movie experience! "This is a movie about …

Inside The Passion   Forward by Mel Gibson   Deepen your journey into the unforgettable film, The Passion of The Christ. In this authorized, behind-the-scenes look at the movie, Fr. John Bartunek, L.C., provides biblical, historical, and theological insights gleaned from hours spent on the set and interviews with the director, actors, and filmmaking crew. Inside the Passion is the …

Every Good Friday there are certain characters who, after making their singular appearance in the gospel narrative, leave our souls in a succession of variant emotions. We think of the cynical Pilate and his contemplative wife, the hesitant Simon of Cyrene, the corrupt high priest Caiphas and his despicable servant, the observant centurion of open-eye (Longinus), and one of the crucified …

The Joy of Lent Compiled and Edited by Pat McDonough "I like Lent. It's like an old friend with whom I can argue year after year and know that I'm a better person for being challenged. I like what Lent does to me. Its grace forms me and transforms me time and time again. "My love for Lent inspired this book. I wanted to know what other people thought about during these forty days. Do they …

Julianne M. Will Walk with Jesus as He shows us how very much He loves us. Follow Jesus through fourteen stations -- fourteen moments -- on His journey with the cross. Rejoice as He returns to His Father in heaven and redeems us from our sins. Recognize His great love for us in His willingness to suffer and die. With moving illustrations and real-life prayers, Stations of the Cross for …

Caryll Houselander The timeless spiritual writings of Caryll Houselander are currently enjoying a well-deserved revival. The Way of the Cross , one her strongest works, is a glorious meditative journey in which readers are led to meet themselves through re-experiencing the Passion of Christ. Each of the 14 meditations, written in Houselander's inimitable, insightful style, concludes with an …

Testimony of the Cross is a moving photographic and textual reflection on the mystery of the Cross. The text is written by Pope John Paul II for the Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) journey which he made to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, on Good Friday, April 21, 2000. Testimony of the Cross includes illustrations for each station of the Cross, and prayers and meditations written by the Holy …

Fish on Fridays Fr. Leonard Feeney, S.J. The words, spoken or written, of a soul that genuinely loves God have a tone to them which always rings true. Couple this truth with literary genius, deep spiritual discernment and childlike simplicity and you are close to describing Father Leonard Feeney, the author of Fish on Friday . These fourteen Catholic essays, Father Feeney’s youthful best, …

We are absolutely THRILLED to be able to offer to you our newest product... our Stations of the Cross Grotto Kit!!! Each kit contains everything your family will need to create their very own COMPLETE set of three-dimensional Stations of the Cross grottos, including semi-precious gemstones, pre-cut wooden sticks, and full color art work. This kit is recommended for children age 10 and up... …

Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist Following from the special charism of the Passionist Order-heartfelt, ardent devotion to the Passion of Our Lord with true contrition for one's sins-this classic helps a person  to base his whole spiritual life on the lessons to be learned from the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. The book gives 31 daily Meditations on the Pas sion, …

Stations Of The Cross - Stations Of Light Ann Ball The Stations Of The Cross - Stations Of Light takes you on a one-of-a-kind pilgrimage - from Christ's sentencing, to His death, to His resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. With original meditations and artwork for the traditional Stations of the Cross as well as the new devotion known as the Stations of Light, or …

At the very beginning of his famous spiritual classic The Imitation of Christ , Thomas a Kempis reminds the reader that in order to become a follower of Christ one must imitate his life, and, urging the reader to accomplish this, Thomas adds: "Let it then be our main concern to meditate on the life of Jesus Christ." Thomas firmly believed that whoever "meditates devoutely on the most holy life …

Mary’s Way of The Cross Walking with the Mother of Jesus Translated and adapted by M. Jean Frisk, S. T. L. Prayer text by Irma Pfeifer Hymn text by Daniela Raab Unwavering in faith and love, Mary embodies the vocation entrusted to each one of us as disciples of Christ. Pray the Stations of the Cross alongside Mary, our Mother. Walk intimately with Christ as Mary did—in love’s covenant …

Fr. Christopher Rengers, OFM  

The Fire in the Cloud Lenten Meditations By Fr. Francis Martin The Fire in the Cloud was God's glory that led the people of Israel in their Exodus through the desert. In Lent, which is our Exodus, God's glory leads us in Scripture, where his Word is the burning flame. Scripture scholar and teacher Father Francis Martin helps us respond to Christ, our Light, with insightful and inspiring …

This 24 page booklet contains the Stations of the Cross-reflection on Jesus and His Mother.

Amy Welborn This new pamphlet inspires action and participation by explaining the connection between each aspect of Holy Week and the importance of the entire journey - not just what happens on Sundays.  It's practical: Explanations include the oils blessed at the Chrism Mass and what to do with a blessed palm.  It's also inspirational:  The connection between Jesus' journey and …

Pope John Paul II Jo Garcia-Cobb and Keith E. Cobb The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of our faith.  In these meditations, Pope John Paul II shows us that the hope and joy of the resurrection is a tangible reality we can experience in our own lives.  Each chapter opens with a reflection and prayer that will help readers deepen their understanding of the resurrection …

Book Description:    Lent is a season of spiritual preparation for the great feast of Easter. Our goal is to meet the risen Lord Jesus who awaits us with outstretched hands. In these daily meditations, theologian and poet John Shea touches on the great themes of the season: The Cross The Eucharist Humility Courage Hope Sacrifice Prayer Repentance Forgiveness Healing and more. This …

Fr. Christopher Rengers , O.F.M. Cap. Nothing connected with the Passion and Death of Christ was purely accidental. And although Our Saviour was unquestionably the central Figure of Calvary, many other persons - by God's Providence - took part in the living drama of the first Good Friday. These persons too provide instruction for our own lives. In this book, Fr. Christopher Rengers draws …

Book Description:   We do not have video or photographic records of Jesus' life, nor do we have a definitive biography - only glimpses offered in the gospels. Even though Christ remains one of the most frequently written about figures in all of history, it is impossible for us to understand the mystery of his life. As we approach the Lenten season, author John Timmerman invites …

This reusable sticker calendar counts the 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. Each day an image drawn from scripture is added to the calendar, first the Good Shepherd himself, followed by images such as milk and honey, lightning and rain, a lion and a lamb. Each calendar set includes an 11" by 17" laminated background board, a sheet containing 51 full-color reusable stickers, and a …

Easter Meditations on the Resurrection Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Demetrio S. Yocum, Translator In this book of meditations Father Raniero Cantalamessa reflects on Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. First presented as a Lenten retreat in Rome, together with the Good Friday homily in St. Peter’s Basilica, the result is a rich and multifaceted exploration of this central mystery …

The Week of Salvation: History and Traditions of Holy Week explores in comprehensive detail, the scriptural, liturgical, and devotional dimensions of what is the single most important week in the Church's calendar-Holy Week. Set in the context of the four Gospel accounts and Old Testament prophecies of our Lord's passion, death, and resurrection, The Week of Salvation examines the historical …

Father Richard C. Antall Imagine standing at the foot of the Cross. What do you see? What do you hear? Join his mother, one of the women who loved him, and his closest friend as they watch and wait with this heart-rending new meditation on the traditional Good Friday devotion of the Seven Last Words of Jesus. Combining startling Biblical insights, such as the fact Christ might have repeated …

Hans Urs von Balthasar This is an account, at once rigorously theological and warmly devotional, of the death and resurrection of Christ, and their significance for the Christian life. Von Balthasar offers sharp insights into some current controversies—for example, the 'bodiliness' of the Resurrection—and spiritual inspiration for the year round. This scholarly reflection of the climax of the …

The Mystery of Pentecost Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Glen S. Davis, Translator These meditations present the mystery of Pentecost, from Luke in Acts, John in his Gospel, and Paul in his Letters. By placing these diverse but complementary points of view together, Cantalamessa provides priests, students, and interested lay people with a "three-dimensional" image of the coming of the …

This booklet is a devotion to the Sacred Passion of our Lord.  We follow Him from when He was condemned to death to his being laid in the tomb.

The Sacred Passion Fr. Luis De La Palma I