Encyclical Letter of John Paul II, Redemptoris mater Introduction by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Commentary by Hans Urs von Balthasar Pope John Paul II's only encyclical on our Blessed Mother, with introduction by the Cardinal Prefect of the congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, and commentary by one of the world's leading Catholic theologians, Hans Urs von …

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 …

Pope John Paul II This letter contains the Pope's thoughts on the Rosary as well as his historic proclamation of the new Mysteries of Light which were added to the Rosary following the promulgation of this document. Topics include: The popes and the Rosary Reasons to pray the Rosary The theology of the Rosary How to pray the Rosary

The Ecclesial Classics series presents essential documents on topics of vital importance to the life of the Church today. Each volume is dedicated to a particular theme and includes explanatory introductions to the texts. This volume contains the full text of major Church documents on the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as excerpts from selected documents that contain significant sections on …

Courtenay Bartholomew, M.D. This fascinating book reveals the story of the messages of our Lord to the chosen soul, Berthe Petit, through whom He asked for the consecration of the whole world to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Jesus said to Berthe Petit, "My apostle will arise at the predestined hour when the appalling cataclysm which approaches will have upset all the present …