Pope Francis first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) builds on the work of his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, completing a trilogy of encyclicals on the theological virtues-faith, hope, and love. This encyclical, written by four hands, will encourage the People of God to embrace their faith more fully in this Year of Faith…
Faith is the source of light, of guidance for the Christian life. We walk by faith, not by sight , wrote St Paul. In his first encyclical Pope Francis reflects on the meaning of faith, the beginning of God s gracious salvation. Faith is the means by which man encounters the living God through Jesus…
Why would an all-loving God allow suffering? Aren t suffering and love opposed to one another? Does suffering have any benefit for this life? Does it have any benefit for eternal life? Is there any objective evidence for God – for a soul that will survive bodily death – for the resurrection of Jesus? If…
Through the poetic illustrations of this large Advent calendar you can share the joy of the angels and the adoration of the shepherds in front of the Nativity scene awaiting the coming of Jesus; and follow the little lamb adventures at the sides of Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem. For each day…
This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of Lourdes. It includes the background to the Lourdes phenomenon and how to get the most out a pilgrimage, a mini-Gazetteer of places of interest in around Lourdes and the Pyrenees, texts for masses and a commentary on the sacraments of Reconciliation and anointing the sick,…
A beautiful little guide to lead you to the heart of the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Profound meditations on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries from beloved Magnificat contributors 80 pages. Paperback.
There is a fierce battle happening between Our Lord and Satan for the soul of your daughter. If God is to win, you must do your part as a man, leading her as the Good Shepherd leads us all. You ve got to stop being an overworked, out-of-touch father, and become the firm but gentle…
The Mass of Vatican IIÂ booklet features Latin texts of the Church s Liturgy, but it also includes an unofficial English translation as an aid to understanding the Latin. The Latin prayers and responses of the booklet require no special permission to be used in the Liturgy–they are the already-approved Latin text of the Mass. Paperback.
The Mass: The Glory, the Mystery, the Tradition is an engaging and authoritative guide to Catholicism’s most distinctive practice. And now, with the Church introducing revised language for the Mass, Catholics have a perfect opportunity to renew their understanding of this beautiful and beloved celebration. With eloquent prose and elegant black-and-white photography, bestselling authors Archbishop Donald Wuerl…
By St. John Paul II Over the years, the Holy Father has said much about the meaning of vocation and how Catholics should respond to God s call, but it has been scattered through dozens of addresses he has given all over the world. Now at last this compact compendium collects the Pope s choicest…
The Work that appears today on the Green Scapular with its origin and the countless favors of which it is the instrument, has been in demand for a long time. It is true, its origin remained shrouded in an almost impenetrable mystery, upon which however, people were most anxious to be enlighted. One can easily…
388 Fundamental Questions & Answers on the Catholic Faith The Penny Catechism, originally approved by the Archbishops of England and Wales, has been revised in light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, American edition, issued in 1994. Most of the revisions are in the form of additional questions and answers, especially in those sections…
By: John C. Press A century old — eternally new. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. The message of Fatima reflects all the teachings of the Catholic faith. It’s a message so simple that children could understand it — yet one so…
Would you like to not just go to Mass, but learn to live the Eucharist? Now comes a clear and compassionate voice of encouragement, reflection, and inspiration. “I am really shaken when I begin to realize that in the palm of my hand is the one true God who rules the world, the One upon whom every…
The Mystical Body of Christ captures the theological precision and communicative genius of Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), whose radio and television broadcasts, including Life Is Worth Living, have reached millions of homes since the 1950s. With more than thirty of his works still in print, Sheen is one of the most beloved Catholic evangelists of all time….