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Discover the Story The Story Egg is a family activity that celebrates the true meaning of Easter. This family activity includes a hardcover book and 7 wooden nesting Eggs. The Story Egg book begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. Each Egg within the set of nesting Eggs has a rhyming story that relates to a particular day in Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday. As the children open each Egg they will discover the Easter story and the journey of Jesus through Holy week. This book...

Tells of Jesus' suffering and death. Illustrated in full color.Pages: 32Author: REV. JUDE WINKLER, O.F.M. CONV.Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: PAPERBACK

by William Weedon Have you ever considered Jesus’ hands? The Bible reveals His story by telling us how He used His hands! Imagine Jesus as a boy, His hands holding the scrolls of Scripture in the temple. As a teacher, His hands blessing the loaves and fish that would feed thousands. As our Lord, His hands touching the leper to heal him. As our Savior, His hands nailed to the cross. See Jesus’ hands in these traditional illustrations and simple, eloquent words that tell the story of His life,...

The Way of the Cross for Children4"x 6" , 36 pages.

Lent 2006By author: John F. Kavanaugh Well-known writer and preacher on social justice issues, Father Kavanaugh will lead readers on a Lenten journey reflecting on the needs of God's created world and our responsibilities to our fellow human beings as believers in the Body of Christ.Father Kavanaugh teaches philosophy at Saint Louis University. He lectures on consumerism, spirituality, and the ethics of human dignity. His award-winning "Ethics Notebook" column in America magazine and his...

Teaches children about the sufferings of Jesus as He approached death. Full-color illustrations. Pages: 32 Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8 Color: ILLUSTRATED Binding: PAPERBACK

Father Brown completes his look at the great seasons of the liturgical year, making the rich insights of modern biblical exegesis conveniently available to all, with this volume for the season from Easter to Pentecost. During this season the Church reads consecutively from the Acts of the Apostles, recounting the external life of the Church after Pentecost. The accompanying readings from the Gospel according to John portray the internal life of Christian disciples and promise a coming...

Set in large print, this compassionate and inspiring deluxe pamphlet offers seniors a Way of the Cross to help them relate the later stages of life to Christ's journey to Calvary.

Helps children understand this time of preparation for Jesus' Resurrection. Full-color illustrations. Pages: 32Author:REV. JUDE WINKLER, O.F.M. CONV.Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: PAPERBACK

A fun and creative way for children to learn about preparing for the Resurrection of Jesus. Text by Michael Goode and illustrations by Margaret A. Buono. Pages: 32Author: MICHAEL GOODE & MARGARET A. BUONOSize: 8 1/2 X 11Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: PAPERBACK

This book retells the events of the first Good Friday (Matthew 26:47�27:66; Mark 14:43�15:47; Luke 22:47�23:56; and John 18:1�19:42). The Arch� Book series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. This product is part of the Accelerated Reader� program and carries a point value of .5. 16 pages ...

By author: Ron Rolheiser For many who must juggle life's daily demands, Lent often seems to pass by with little opportunity for spiritual growth. But in this booklet, a renowned spiritual writer provides reflections for each day of Lent and Easter Week that are short and clear enough for the busy person, yet provocative, and challenging to the spirit. These reflections will not take long--only enough time to let the written words sink in and inspire your own thoughts. How you apply them to...

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 CrossThe EucharistHumilityCourageHopeSacrificePrayerRepentanceForgivenessHealingand more. This beautiful booklet will be a treasured Lent and Easter Week companion. Pages: 64Size: 8.25 x 5.5 ...

Daybreaks Daily Reflections For Lent And EasterFR. BYRON MILLER, CSSR Jesus is alive and among us, and through these daily reflections Father Byron Miller, CSsR, shows us where we can find Him in ourselves and others. Join the journey from the revelry of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and long walks in fresh air, to Calvary and the road to Emmaus. From Ash Wednesday through the Easter Octave, Father Byron provides an opportunity for personal reflection, prayer, and meditation on the daily...

These poignant reflections will touch your heart in a way that can only move you closer to God. The author explores the themes of love, fear, pain, and promise in ways that will move you emotionally, guide you spiritually, and make this Lent and Easter season a rewarding journey. Begin your day with a Daybreaks meditation. Find a quiet, peaceful place. The reflections will only take a few moments, but allow time for the message to unfold in your heart. As it does, consider how these ideas...

Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is central to the Christian faith. But how sure can we be that this belief is well-founded? In "Easter Faith one of the most distinguished Catholic biblical scholars and theologians of our time draws on a lifetime's study and research to review the evidence for the credibility of the resurrection. The result is a lucid and elegant work that brings together biblical scholarship, theology, and lived experience into a unique and compelling portrait of the...

Praying "The Seven Last Words" is a deeply rooted devotional practice for Catholics during Lent and Holy Week. Meditating on the dying words of Our Lord during the agony of his crucifixion has enabled believers to both enter into his suffering and to find personal meaning in it, regardless of the time or circumstances in which they live. This book presents thoughtful meditations on each of Christ's sayings from the cross, followed by questions for further reflection and a simple heartfelt...

Endless Is Your Love CD, from Tom Kendiza. Give assemblies and choirs new music for worship throughout the year with this collection.CD includes 12 songs for Advent, Lent, Holy Week, Easter or Christmas.

Combines full-page photos with a dialogue between Christ and the reader. Each meditation is an authentic application of Jesus' suffering to our personal lives. A handy-sized booklet, ideal for either private devotion or public Stations of the Cross; for adult parish Lenten programs and high school use.

From Adam To Easter Arch Book for ChildrenOverview: Based on the biblical Easter story, this title retells the Easter story in the context of the greater history of mankind, that is Adam’s original sin and how Jesus—the second Adam—reconciled us to God through His death and resurrection. Based on Paul's eloquent explanation in Romans 5:15–17, it forges a connection between the Old and New Testaments for readers and shows how the entire Bible tells the story of salvation. About the...

God the Father and the Best Day Ever by Gracie Jagla You’ve heard Easter’s story,You know how it goes:Christ died for our sinsAnd on Easter, he rose. But there’s more to the storyThat you might not know.What happened above when GodTriumphed below? Find out the answer ina story you’ll treasure:God the Fatherand the Best Day Ever. With beautiful illustrations and memorable rhyme, this book tells the sweeping story of God’s love for us since the beginning of time. Your child will learn how Jesus’...

This deluxe four-color pamphlet is designed for teachers and parents to use with grade school kids in mind. Children have their own daily reflections for the Lenten season with a common theme for each week: Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving, Reconciliation, and Holiness. Each meditation ends with a question to help children think more about the season and what it means. Younger children might want to read aloud in class, while the older ones could be journaling on the topic. Pages: 48Size: 5.875" x...

In Conversation With God: Volume 2, Lent and Eastertide By Francis Fernandez-Carvajal Lent and Eastertide Fr. Francis makes generous use of the writings of the great saints as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading for a lifetime, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your...

In recent years, Christians everywhere are rediscovering the Jewish roots of their faith. Every year at Easter time, many believers now celebrate Passover meals (known as Seders) seeking to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover, the night before he was crucified.Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant Pitre answers...

Share this storybook with young children to help them discover the wonderful story of God's love for His people. Written by Sarah Young, author of "Jesus Calling," this book pairs illustrations with Bible verses, creating the perfect teaching tool for children of all ages. It makes the perfect faith-filled gift for your own children, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and friends of the family. Storybook features a premium cover with foil accents.Hardcover, 256 pages.7" W x 8"...

Saddle-stitched paperback / 16 Pages The transfiguration of Jesus can be confusing for children; even the word "transfiguration" is long and complicated! Jesus Shows His Glory tells the story of the transfiguration, the glorified change in the appearance of Jesus on the mountain (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13 and Luke 9:28-36), illustrating why it's important and what that means for children today. Age(s):5 - 9Grade(s):Kindergarten - 3 ...

John's Easter Story Arch Book for ChildrenJohn's Easter Story tells the Easter story from John's perspective, as revealed in the book of John.

We make choices every day�plenty of them. Lent is the ideal time to consider with others where the decisions we are making are headed and how those choices compare to those that Scripture urges us to make. As your family gathers in prayer, this booklet will help deepen your experience of Lent so that you will rejoice all the more fully at Jesus� triumph over death on Easter Sunday. Paperback 32 pages.

In the latest installment of Liguori Wisdom Series, Sister Agnes Cunningham brings Christians closer to Jesus with excerpts from the writings of St Augustine. Each writing is paired with a Scripture quotation, reflection, a prayer and a spiritual activity for the day. St Augustine is one of the most influential Fathers of the Church and in his search for truth, St Augustine�s writings and ponderings tells a wonderful story of conversion, reminding us of our own daily conversions. ...

For over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence. The latest addition to Liguori's popular series of seasonal meditation books provides not only Scripture readings for the seasons of Lent and Easter, but pairs them with a daily selection...

The Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus Take a journey through Lent with St. Ignatius of Loyola as the wisdom of this great saint deepens your passion for Christ. Fr. Connor, SJ, offers a selection of readings from St. Ignatius, illuminated by Scripture and his own insight into Ignatian spirituality for the modern Christian. Each day provides you with words from the saint, a Scripture passage, a short reflection, and an action that will aid you in discerning God's will in your life....

St.Th�r�se of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, bore much suffering, from her mother's death when she was young to declining health and an untimely death during her time in the Carmelite convent. Despite her sufferings, St. Th�r�se continued to love Jesus in her little way. In Lent and Easter Wisdom, John Cleary uses passages from St. Th�r�se's classic autobiography, The Story of a Soul, to comfort and challenge you this Lenten season. As you meditate on Saint Th�r�se's life, let her show...

John Rybolt, CM, matches passages from St. Vincent�s meditative writings with seasonal reflections and prayers. Through the Apostle of Charity�s words and thoughts, we are led to a greater love for all, especially the poor. Let St. Vincent�s wisdom inspire you to free yourself of the burdens and temptations of this world, so that you, too, may be ready to serve. Each entry includes a quote from St. Vincent, a scripture verse, a prayer, and a action all in keeping with the daily wisdom. Pages:...

Lent calls us to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. Few saints have done this more intentionally than St. Francis of Assisi. He lived the teachings of Jesus, often quite literally, from the time of his conversion until his death. In doing so, he inspired people of his own time as well as millions from his day to our own, to do likewise.By pairing the words and deeds of Francis with the Scripture readings for Lent, Lent With St. Francis: Daily Reflections helps readers reflect on...

Lent calls each of us to be hobos: Homeward Bound pilgrims who cannot rest until we rest in God, our final destination. Paperback.

From Genesis to Jesus, these Lenten reflections based on A Father Who Keeps His Promises highlight biblical characters such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David that lead us to Christ and his sacrifice for us. Delving into the rich history of God's covenant with us, each day's reading gives the reader much to reflect on throughout Lent, culminating with Easter and ending with Divine Mercy Sunday. In addition to the reflection, there is a daily Scripture verse, a prayer, and a relevant...

This day-by-day book for families is a perfect companion for the season of Lent. Each week begins with a Sunday Gospel reflection for parents and children to read together, followed by daily reflections, activities, and simple prayers for a meaningful, fruitful Lent. With the busy lives of today's families in mind, Paige Byrne Shortal has created an inspirational and useful book that every family member will find enriching. Pages: 80Size: 8.25 x 5.5 ...

Margaret's First Holy Week By (author) Jon M. Sweeney The story of Margaret and her friend the Pope continues with Book 3 in The Pope’s Cat series. This adventure has Margaret experiencing the prayers, penitence, liturgy, and excitement of Holy Week in the Vatican and Rome—from the joy of Palm Sunday in St. Peter's Square, to foot-washing in a Roman prison, the solemnity of Good Friday, and the expectation of Easter. She learns about Jesus and the meaning of his Passion, visits important new...

This book tells the story of Easter from the view point of Mary Magdelene (John 20:10-18).The Arch� Books series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember. This product is part of the Accelerated Reader� program and carries a point value of .5. 16 Pages ...

Based on the daily scripture readings for Lent, this book helps you explore the depths of your being, your relationship to Christ, and your association with others during this time of spiritual preparation. Each day you focus on one scriptural theme through breaking open God's Word. The reflection then reaches out to us in our busy lives to consider what the Word has to offer us during the holidays. Next, a thought to ponder brings home the message for you-to really apply the reading and...

A book full of fun activities that takes kids on a journey from Ash Wednesday through Pentecost. Ages 5-9.

"Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope! Do not let hope be stolen! The hope that Jesus gives us." - Pope Francis Pope Francis' homilies and audiences from Holy Week through Pentecost reflect his joy, compassion, and love for all people, which has captivated the world. The Pope's grace-filled perspective during this most hopeful season of the Church year will inspire and encourage you. But no matter what the season, New Beginning, New Hope will engage your spirit and help you live your...

Open Our Hearts - A Small Group Guide For An Active Lent (Cycle A) By Donna Ciangio, O.P. & Thomas IwanowskiThe perfect weekly Lenten resource for small faith-sharing groups. This guide artfully connects Cycle A readings to the spiritual and doctrinal wellsprings of the Catholic Church and to everyday life. Daily scripture reflections and suggested action steps enhance weekly small-group materials.96 pages / paperback ...

HARDCOVER CHILDREN: AGES 3-12 Petook is a snowy white rooster and proud of his wife's new brood of chicks, and quick to protect them from an intruding young stranger named Jesus walking through the garden. But when he sees the child kneeling in wonder and caressing his newborn chicks, Petook is soothed and crows happily. Years later, Petook, whose home is in sight of Calvary's hill, is awaiting another hatching and becomes strangely agitated when he sees men being lifted onto crosses there. He...

Each day contains a refection written by Sr. Theresa based on the liturgy of the day for all of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. The devotional also includes a memento mori examen or review of the day, a daily moment of intercessory prayer, and daily reflections on death from the tradition, including the Church Fathers and many of the saints.

In his other books for Advent, Christmas, and Lent published by The Liturgical Press, Father Brown has made the rich insights of modern biblical exegesis conveniently available for reflection during the great feasts of the liturgical year. Here he does the same for the Easter season by commenting on the Gospel stories of the risen Christ. Rather than focusing on the differences between the evangelists' accounts of the resurrection, Father Brown instead concentrates on how each treatment of the...

Lenten Practices to Renew Your SpiritAward-winning author and Benedictine oblate Paula Huston invites readers to de-clutter their minds, hearts, relationships, and souls in a book of daily Lenten practices woven from the gospels, the Desert Fathers, and the author�s own wealth of spiritual experience. �What are you giving up for Lent this year?� It�s the expected question amongst Christian friends each spring. In Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit, Huston asks her...

A creative way for children to learn about the sufferings of Jesus as He approached His death, this coloring book is adapted from The Stations of the Cross St. Joseph Picture Book by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D., and illustrated by Paul T. Bianca. Pages: 32Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. & PAUL T. BIANCASize: 8 1/2 x 11Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: PAPERBACK ...