The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the revised edition approved by the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship and the United States Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy. With readable type, this unique book contains a wealth of Marian themes and texts in a format patterned after the Liturgy of the Hours. Printed in two colors and bound in…
Most of us at one time have said, or thought, something like:“So I procrastinate, it’s not like it’s hurting anyone!”“Enough about you, back to me.”“I deserve this, so I’m treating myself!”“If I can’t have it, she shouldn’t either.”“I’ll get around to it… or not.”“It’s not really gossip if it’s all true, right?”(And the granddaddy of…
Michael Davies shows how Fr. Annibale Bugnini–before his dismissal by Pope Paul VI under suspicion of being a Freemason–was able to reform the Catholic Mass into the constantly evolving liturgy. Quoting Bishops and Cardinals as well as liberal experts and Protestant observers, he exposes the time bombs which were built into the Second Vatican Council…
By Daniel G. Van Slyke, STL, PhD The sacraments are a precious, seven-faceted jewel embedded in the heart of the Catholic faith. Yet, while believers readily acknowledge the centrality of these rites to the faith, they may be a bit fuzzy when it comes to explaining them. That s where this book comes to the…
The complete set of the official English edition of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) contains all four volumes of the translation approved by the International Committee on English in the Liturgy. Includes the current St. Joseph Guide for the Liturgy of the Hours and Inserts for the Liturgy of the Hours. Printed in…
Crafted in rich, supple leather with a zipper closure, these durable and luxurious cases are worthy of holding and protecting the official prayer of the Church, the 4-volume LITURGY OF THE HOURS.
Living the Mystery of Merciful Love: 30 Days with Thérèse of Lisieux is the latest in the Navigating the Interior Life series, which brings the wisdom of the saints into the hands of today s readers. In this presentation of intimate letters from St. Thérèse of Lisieux to her sisters and close friends, authors Anthony Lilles…
The Rosary, often called “the Gospel in miniature,” is both explained and meditated upon by Rev. John Phalen, C.S.C., president of Holy Cross Family Ministries and one of today’s leading Rosary evangelists. As president of Holy Cross Family Ministries—the organization founded by Patrick Peyton, the “Rosary Priest”—Rev. John Phalen, C.S.C., has traveled the world, giving retreats and…
At the present moment, with all the problems we face, we badly need hope, and reading Cardinal Martini s small book will go a long way to provide it. Reflecting on his pastoral thoughts on the actions and teachings of Jesus and the church will help us to live in Christian hope and proclaim this…
Includes classical and contemporary lessons on how to pray, examples of different prayer styles, and prayer experiences to help the reader pray in new ways. Softcover 96 Pages
God stoops down to lift up our homes, to make them outposts of his paradise no matter how cold the winds may blow on a winter day. — From the Introduction Paradise? Family life? Really? Yes—and one filled with laughter. If that doesn t sound like your family but you wish it did, or if you…
Love Is Our Mission was written to help Catholics renew their appreciation and understanding of Church teaching on the family, marriage, sexuality, children, human dignity, and the sanctity of life — linking it with Pope Francis call for all Christians to “acknowledge how beautiful, true, and good it is to start a family, to be a…
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) Carefully chosen quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Wendell Berry, Mother Teresa, Paul Coelho, and many others are hand-lettered and paired with joyful paintings and interactive exercises that will help the reader to explore the idea…
Man cannot live without love…. His life is senseless if love is not revealed to him, if he does not encounter love, if he does not experience it and make it his own, if he does not participate intimately in it. — John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis If you were asked what immediately comes to…
Parenting Tips from the Front We ve all been challenged by our children at one time or another — but what about every day, by dozens of kids of all ages and backgrounds? Now parents, teachers, counselors, and pastors can benefit from the collective wisdom of Boys Town, one of the most successful programs…
Loved, Lost, Found: 17 Divine Mercy Conversions has been described as one of the best books I have ever read by author Ronda Chervin, Ph.D. It profiles 17 everyday people who discover God s extraordinary mercy. They include a former abortionist, a blind atheist, an unfaithful husband, a rape victim, a prisoner, a former workaholic,…