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Crafted in rich, supple leather with a zipper closure, this durable and luxurious case is worthy of holding and protecting the official prayer of the Church, the LITURGY OF THE HOURS, volume IV.

This fourth volume of the official English edition of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office), for use during Weeks 18-34 of Ordinary Time, contains the translation approved by the International Committee on English in the Liturgy. Printed in two colors and bound in flexible green simulated leather, The Liturgy of the Hours/Vol. IV includes handy ribbon markers and features a gold-stamped spine and elegant stained page edging to match the cover.

Crafted in rich, supple leather with a zipper closure, this durable and luxurious case is worthy of holding and protecting the official prayer of the Church, the LITURGY OF THE HOURS, volume I. (Blue)

This day-by-day booklet for families is a perfect companion for the season of Advent. Each week begins with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel for parents and children to read together, followed by daily reflection, simple activities, and prayers.

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 ...

Both volumes, Lives of the Saints and Lives of the Saints II, in a sturdy boxed set. Each of the two volumes contains short, inspiring biographies of Saints or Blesseds for each day of the year; is printed in large, easy-to-read type; and features a treasury of beautiful illustrations. Each book now has a gold-stamped cover. Author: REV. H. HOEVER & REV. THOMAS J. DONAGHY Pages: 1056 Size: 4 5/8 X 6 7/8 Color: GOLD AND MAROON Binding: HARDCOVER

This companion to the classic Lives of the Saints, with over 60 beautiful illustrations and large, easy-to-read type, offers a new journey to travel as you walk with Saints and Blesseds each day of the year. · Read about the lives of Saints and Blesseds with whom you may not be familiar. · Let their short, inspiring biographies touch you. · Learn from their trials and triumphs, their joys and sorrows. · Ponder the daily reflections and embrace the prayers. Pages: 528Author: REV. THOMAS J....

Lives Of The Saints Vol. 1 contains short, inspiring biographies of Saints for each day of the year. A handy, popular, modern volume, this book is printed in large, easy-to-read type and features more than 70 beautiful illustrations. This book now has a gold-stamped cover. Pages: 528 Author: REV. H. HOEVER, S.O. CIST., Ph.D. Size: 4 1/4 X 6 3/8 Color: BLUE Binding: HARDCOVER

Living Advent is designed to engage readers in active and prayerful reflection during this important Church season. It includes commentaries on Readings I and II, the Responsorial Psalm, and the daily Gospel readings of Advent for Cycle A. Suitable for both group and individual use, Living Advent is perfect for enriching the prayer experience.

Living Faith provides brief daily Catholic devotions based on one of the Mass readings of the day. Published new each quarter, these reflections are written by women and men from a variety of backgrounds - lay people as well as clergy and religious. Living Faith writers include such well-known Catholic authors as Amy Welborn, Sr. Joyce Rupp and Msgr. Stephen Rossetti. LIVING FAITH: Daily Catholic Devotions is a quarterly booklet of daily reflections on one of the scripture readings from the...

Living for a Just Society Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives God is always working to bring about social justice in the world, and He invites us to join him. Living for a Just Society encourages each of us to take a more active role in social justice, across the street and around the world. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute...

By Donna A Heckler OverviewWhen you have a cancer diagnosis, life goes on. I saw this with my teenager battling leukemia. She still had to go out in public and to school despite no hair and the roundness from her chemo. Little things can make a big difference in how you feel navigating the world looking so differently. Donnas book has helpful perspective on how to do this, feeling and looking the best you can. It is a must read if you are living your life while battling for it. Cindy Tripp,...

Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to all young people of the world to “read the Beatitudes,” this booklet offers short reflections, simple questions, and activities to help teens and twenty-something’s make the Beatitudes their own. For over two millennia, the Beatitudes have been helping people get more out of life and achieve true freedom and happiness. Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to all young people of the world to “read the Beatitudes,” this little book offers short reflections, plus...

Living the Lectionary, Year A Links to Life and Literature Geoff Wood Each Sunday we listen to God's word proclaimed in the assembly. We ask ourselves, what does this mean for my life and for our world at this time? How is the biblical word, as Psalm 119 suggests, a lamp to my feet and a light to my path? Geoff Wood combines examples from Western literature and his own personal life to help readers connect the Sunday readings for Lectionary Year A to their own experiences. Homilists, Bible...

Choice texts from St. Paul of the Cross, one of the true Masters of Spirituality, including a prayer for each day. Illustrated and printed in two colors. Includes ribbon marker. Author: REV. BENNET KELLEY, C.P. Pages: 192 Size: 4 X 6 1/4 Color: TAN Binding: DURA-LUX

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Look at the Light Words on Loss and Love from Sofia Cavalletti Patricia Coulter Order code: CGSLL | 978-1-61671-508-3 | Paperback | 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 | 80 pages | Language: EnglishDuring times of suffering, loss, and grief, each of us needs companions who console and strengthen us. As Christians, we also need to understand our experience in light of our faith. At such times, Sofia Cavalletti offered her friend Patricia Coulter such guidance and encouragement. We will all benefit from reading the...

Lord, Teach Us To Pray A Fulton Sheen Anthology by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Over the course of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s storied career, thousands approached him with a simple request: “Teach us to pray.” Now, for the first time ever, his wise teachings on prayer have been collected into a single volume to help you perfect your prayers and make them what they must become: a daily, holy habit. First come Bishop Sheen’s insightful reflections on the Our Father and its indispensable connection...

This newest book in the very popular Vision Books series of saint's lives for young people presents the inspiring story of the first married couple ever canonized together in the Church, Louis and Zelie Martin, who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It tells about their beautiful family of nine children, that includes the most popular saint of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux. Louis, a successful watchmaker, was a happy bachelor and intended to remain one. Zélie, who had wanted to...

You must love the Lord Your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27. In Love God, Love me, Love You, young readers meet Saint Martin de Porres, a very special saint who lived to serve others. He leaves them with a simple gift to remember the “greatest commandment” found in Luke’s gospel.

Love is our Mission: Pope Francis in AmericaRelive Pope Francis’s first visit to the United States in September 2015!This rich collection drawn from Catholic News Service photographers and journalists is a keepsake for anyone interested in the papal visit. Events include the first-ever address by a pope to a joint meeting of both houses of Congress, the pope's meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama, and an address to the United Nations by the first pope from the Americas. The...

Parents and grandparents can remind their children and grandchildren that they are a blessing to their families��from halo to toe���with these beautifully written angel notes. The softcover book contains 50 individual notes to place in a lunchbox or backpack or to share in person during an after-school snack. The 50 faith-filled notes are full of encouragement and love, making them perfect for the little people in your life. This keepsake book is part of the Mary's Angels children's collection...

A young woman holds her newborn sonAnd looks at him lovingly.Softly she sings to him:"I'll love you foreverI'll like you for alwaysAs long as I'm livingMy baby you'll be."

Lovely How I Learned to Embrace the Body God Gave Me Amanda Martinez Beck All bodies are good bodies. Except fat bodies. At least that’s what our society tells us. According to the prevailing dogma, thin bodies are good; fat bodies are bad. In fact, any body that fails to measure up to society’s standards of perfection is bad. The perfect face has no blemishes, the perfect belly has no love handles, and the perfect skin has no wrinkles or stretch marks. According to this standard of...

Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their History and Meaning For centuries people learned about the Christian faith through paintings, sculptures, objects, and gestures. Simple images still convey deep messages if we learn how to see and understand them. Award-winning childrens author Amy Welborn has created a friendly and fascinating sourcebook on the signs and symbols of the Catholic faith. The exquisite illustrations throughout will inspire conversation...

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Lucy A Light For JesusBARBARA YOFFIE, ILLUSTRATED BY KATHERINE A. BORGATTISt. Lucy comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Lucy, holy and pure, loved Jesus very much. Christians remembered her story and told how she died for her belief in Jesus. Lucy liked to help people who were lonely or sad. She took food to the hungry and gave money to the poor. Often she would meet with other Christians to pray and talk about Jesus. The Church...

Luke: The Good News of God's Mercy Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives An overview of the key themes and messages of the book of Luke are offered in this Bible study, Luke: The Good News of God's Mercy. The overriding message of the book of Luke, that God has acted through Jesus Christ to meet our deepest needs, encourages us to welcome God's actions throughout our lives and, in turn, to go out and offer God's mercy to the world around us. For busy adults who want to study the...

How Catholics gave the modern world so many things that we now take for granted.In a recent debate, broadcast worldwide by the BBC, over 87% of the audience rejected the motion that the Catholic Church is a force for good in the world. To set the record straight, this booklet summarises the extraordinary fruitfulness of the faith, noting that our university system, art, music, legal tradition, charity and even much of our science arises from Catholic civilisation and Catholic minds. This...

Make lunchtime memorable with Lunch Box Notes for Brave Boys!These fun and inspiring Lunch Box Notes for Brave Boys gives you the opportunity to share a moment of humor, truth, and encouragement during your child's lunchtime. Adorable designs alongside delightful text will make your boy's day as he reads each special, heartfelt message. Perfect for elementary school kids of all ages, each colorful, perforated card offers a special message on side one, and a truth-filled scripture selection on...

Make lunchtime memorable with Lunch Box Notes for Courageous Girls!These fun and inspiring Lunch Box Notes for Courageous Girls gives you the opportunity to share a moment of humor, truth, and encouragement during your child's lunchtime. Adorable designs alongside delightful text will make your girl's day as she reads each special, heartfelt message. Perfect for elementary school kids of all ages, each colorful, perforated card offers a special message on side one, and a truth-filled scripture...

Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture by Tim Glemkowski “God has created me to do him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. I have my mission.” — Blessed John Henry Newman The statistics are heartbreaking. In 2007, 24 percent of Americans identified as Catholic. By 2014, that had dropped to 21 percent. The number of people who claim no religious affiliation has surpassed Catholics and evangelicals, making “nones” the largest...

Madre de las Américas Biblia Católica FamiliarThis classic Spanish Edition is set in the Catholic Latinoamericana translation Ivory Padded Cover With Gold Embossing Gold-Gilded Page Edges Special section: Scripture Readings For Our Wedding Day (makes the family Bible a sacramental keepsake to be treasured for a lifetime) Features Include: Presentation page; Scripture Readings for Our Wedding Day; Stories of Christmas (Las Historias de Navidad) and Easter (Las Historias de Pascua) will come...

A practical, spiritual guide designed to accompany you in personal and liturgical prayer on a pilgrimage through the most visited places in the land of the Bible. Whether you are experiencing the Holy Land in person or simply making a spiritual pilgrimage at home, this pocket-size guide will forever change your walk on our journey toward the heavenly Jerusalem. For more than 30 holy sites you will find: A text detailing the significance of each siteA prayer for the day, modeled after the...

Help Children Pray and Follow Sunday Mass The ideal spiritual guide for your children, perfectly adapted to their lives: to accompany them on the path of daily prayer;to help them develop and nourish their spiritual lives;to hand on to them our rich Christian spiritual values;to encourage them to participate fully in the life of the Church. Every week, MagnifiKid offers: All the readings and the prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the...

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This beautiful little Rosary booklet from Magnificat is a complete resource for praying the Rosary. Easy to use and lush with brilliant color illustrations, it includes original and rich meditations on all 20 mysteries of the Rosary, including the Luminous mysteries. The Magnificat Rosary Companion is full of insightful catechetical and spiritual essays on key aspects of the Rosary by renowned writers. It includes step-by-step directions on how to pray the Rosary with all the special Rosary...

A beautiful booklet to use for making the stations of the cross that includes inspiring Scripture verses, meditations from saints and great spiritual writers, prayers, and stunning art. Each station of the cross includes: A beautiful work of color artA verse of an original hymn set to Stabat MaterScripture verse to begin your reflectionA meditation drawn from the saints and great spiritual authorsA prayer to deepen your response to each station. ...

Make My Life Simple: Bringing Peace to Heart and Homeby Rachel Balducci Paperback, 144 pages From the outside looking in, Rachel Balducci’s life was enviable. A mother of six beautiful children, she had a career as a writer and speaker and was married to a busy attorney with his own practice. She was organized, capable of handling it all, armed with a killer to-do list and an up-to-date calendar. But those on the outside couldn’t see that Rachel was a mess, a bundle of anxiety and...

Written by Ted O'NealIllustrated by R.W. AlleyKids don't need to be told that Christmas "counts." They are generally tuned in to the excitement and anticipation! And yet, children can be among the first to forget what it is about the season that really counts. Much of this may have to do with what our culture-and we ourselves-teach and practice. This little illustrated book communicates a message about making Christmas count in all its facets and flavors; it is a book about recognizing the...