Liturgy/Ritual/Homiletics

Manual para proclamadores de la palabra 2023 Manual para proclamadores de la palabra provides the ongoing instruction and advice that proclaimers need. It functions like a personal coach for each minister of the Word. Not only does it assist readers in preparing their assigned reading on a specific occasion, but when ministers of the Word read this resource every week as a way of reflecting on the readings, it strengthens their proclamation skills and deepens their spiritual lives so that they...

The Lectionary for Weekday Masses Chapel Edition contains the complete Weekday Lectionary in liturgical use in the Catholic Church. The three magnificently illustrated volumes of the Weekday Lectionary include the Weekdays for Years I and II, Proper and Common of Saints, and Ritual and Votive Masses. Large, bold, easy-to-read 11-pt. type; a user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning; over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main...

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® provides the ongoing instruction and advice that readers need. It assists them in preparing their assigned reading on specific occasions, and when they read the resource every week as a way of reflecting on and learning about the Scriptures, it strengthens their proclamation skills and deepens their spiritual lives. This resource contains the readings in large print for practice (with suggestions for emphasis in bold),...

The Lectionary for Weekday Masses contains the complete Weekday Lectionary in liturgical use in the Catholic Church. The three magnificently illustrated volumes of the Weekday Lectionary include the Weekdays for Years I and II, Proper and Common of Saints, and Ritual and Votive Masses. Large, bold, easy-to-read type; a user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning; over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main section make this Weekday...

Second Typical Edition of The Order of Penance, which has been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. This edition keeps with our more than 110-year commitment to publishing excellence, with every copy subject to rigorous inspection by our staff, ensuring that each book meets our stringent quality requirements. This Clothbound Ritual Edition includes the enhanced features that celebrants have come to know and trust from Catholic Book...

Lectionary For Masses With Children Approved for use in the Dioceses of the United States of America by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. Prepared by the Committee on the Liturgy, National Conference of Catholic Bishops. A liturgical book containing the readings for Masses with children on Sundays and weekdays. It features the special Catholic Book Publishing Co. layout and convenient arrangement, including large easy to read type, clear two-color...

Ordo Number: 1: Allentown, Altoon - Johnstown, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Scranton 2: ANCHORAGE, PORTLAND IN OREGON, SEATTLE, Baker, Boise, Fairbanks, Juneau, Spokane, Yakima 3: ATLANTA, MOBILE, Biloxi, Birmingham, Charleston, Charlotte, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah 4: BALTIMORE, WASHINGTON DC, Wilmington 5: Belleville, Peoria, Springfield - ILL. 6: Bismarck, Fargo, Great Falls - Billings, Helena, Rapid City, Sioux Falls 7: BOSTON, Fall River,...

The Lectionary for Sunday Mass (Chapel Edition) from contains the approved English translation of the liturgical Lectionary for the United States that went into use on November 29, 1998. Includes all the Lectionary readings for Cycles A, B, and C complete in one volume. Printed in two colors in large 12-pt. type and set out in sense lines, the Lectionary for Sunday Mass is formatted to make it as pastoral, practicable, and functional as possible. This magnificently illustrated Lectionary from...

Vol. III of the Lectionary for Weekday Masses Pulpit Edition contains the complete Weekday Lectionary for Year II and the Proper and Common of Saints for liturgical use in the Catholic Church. This magnificently illustrated volume of the Weekday Lectionary is printed in large, bold, easy-to-read type. A user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning and over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main section make this Weekday Lectionary...

This new edition of Prayers of the Faithful reflects the themes of both Pope John Paul II and the vision of Pope Benedict XVI. The style of the prayer anticipates the dignity, accuracy, and quality of the new ICEL translation of the Roman Missal. Edited by Bishop Peter J. Elliott, Prayers of the Faithful contains Intercessions for all Sundays, solemnities, major feasts, and other occasions along with valuable supplementary material, including an Introduction explaining the history,...

Together at Baptism Preparing, Celebrating, and Living the Sacrament Author: Robert Hamma Format: Booklet Pages: 128 Trim size: 6 x 9 inches ISBN: 978-1-59471-297-5 Like Together for Life, and Through Death to Life, this updated edition of Together at Baptism offers both spiritual support and solid information about the sacramental life of the Church.While unaffected by the changes to the Roman Missal, Third Edition, Together at Baptism has been revised to follow the Rite of Baptism for...

Book Of Gospels, Genuine Leather Coverpages: 556Size: 9.75 x 13ISBN: 1-890177-20-2 Genuine Leather Since the time of St. Gregory the Great, formal liturgical books containing readings from Sacred Scripture have been common in the Church. Today every effort is made to assure that the Scriptures are bound in books that are "worthy, dignified, and beautiful" (Lectionary for Mass, no. 35). The Book of the Gospels is a sign of Christ’s presence in the liturgy; it is revered with the same holy...

This two-volume Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the complete liturgical material needed to celebrate a total of 46 Masses in honor of the Blessed Virgin. The Roman Missal includes the Eucharistic Prayers and useful, functional tabs for the Ordinary of the Mass. The Lectionary contains all the readings for these 46 Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Both volumes include ribbon markers and liturgical drawings that introduce each main section. The Collection of Masses of...

Popular Choice. Its convenient 8-1/2" x 11" size and full list of features fit a variety of needs. Also features gold-embossed front and spine and gold edges. All Sunday texts in one volume.

Vol. IV of the Lectionary for Weekday Masses Pulpit Edition contains the complete Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, and Votive Masses for liturgical use in the Catholic Church. This magnificently illustrated volume of the Weekday Lectionary is printed in large, bold, easy-to-read type. A user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning and over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main section make this Weekday Lectionary...

Vol. II of the Lectionary for Weekday Masses Chapel Edition contains the complete Weekday Lectionary for Year I and the Proper and Common of Saints for liturgical use in the Catholic Church. This magnificently illustrated volume of the Weekday Lectionary is printed in large, bold, easy-to-read 11-pt. type. A user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning and over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main section make this Weekday Lectionary...

Vol. III of the Lectionary for Weekday Masses Chapel Edition contains the complete Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs and Occasions, and Votive Masses for liturgical use in the Catholic Church. This magnificently illustrated volume of the Weekday Lectionary is printed in large, bold, easy-to-read 11-pt. type. A user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning and over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main section make this Weekday...

This trusted annual publication provides concise and helpful material to inspire and assist those who prepare the Mass for each day of the liturgical year. It includes: Preaching pointsAdditional Scripture insights for the Proper of SaintsMusic preparation guidance and song suggestionsWays to connect the liturgy to the Christian lifeOriginal Mass texts for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts of the LordSeasonal worship committee agendasIdeas for celebrating other rites and customsOnline...

As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations In the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations In the Absence of a Priest includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and...

More than one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin (1930-2008) in Through Death to Life since its original publication in 1979. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all of the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass. Two distinct numbering systems in the volume coincide with official liturgical books as well as Ave’s Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal...

At Home with the Word At Home with the Word® guides you to a deeper understanding of the Sunday Scriptures, providing the readings for this liturgical year, insights from Scripture scholars, and action steps. (Additional reflection questions and action steps for families, Christian Initiation, and adult faith-sharing groups may be downloaded from the LTP Website.) The book also includes prayers and citations for weekday readings.Bulk pricing makes At Home with the Word® an economical resource...

The cover art is bold, clearly visible to those near and far. It bears the traditional images of the four evangelists in colorful foil: the angel, Matthew; the lion, Mark; the ox, Luke; the eagle, John. A two-column page design makes it easy to find the identification of the reading and the rubrics, thus preventing mistakes in proclamation. The gospel texts are printed in large 17-point type, arranged in sense lines. Page turns have been eliminated wherever possible. Feasts and many Sundays...

A Ritual for Laypersons Rites for Holy Communion and the Pastoral Care of the Sick and Dying176 pgs , 4 1/2 x 6 3/4This book conveniently gathers in one place those rites at which a layperson may preside in the absence of a priest or deacon. Included are Holy Communion outside Mass; pastoral care of the sick; pastoral care of the dying; a selection of readings, responses, and verses from Sacred Scripture; and prayers for the dead and mourners. Now with changes to prayers as reflected in The...

Hardcover | 9 x 12 | 128 pages The Book of the Elect is a formal record of the names of all those from the parish who have been elected for Baptism. This book is presented to the bishop at Rite of Election, which typically happens on the First Sunday of Lent. Quotations from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are beautifully inscribed in English on the pages of this book. Lines on which the elect can sign their names are included on each page. This book also includes a product...

Vol. III of the Lectionary for Weekday Masses (Chapel Edition) contains the complete Weekday Lectionary for Year II and the Proper and Common of Saints for liturgical use in the Catholic Church. This magnificently illustrated volume of the Weekday Lectionary is printed in large, bold, easy-to-read 11-pt. type. A user-friendly layout that eliminates unnecessary page-turning and over 20 beautiful liturgical drawings providing a pictorial introduction to each main section make this Weekday...

AVAILABLE APRIL 2017 | RESERVE YOUR COPY TODAY!Since the publication of the current English-language Lectionary for Mass (a process completed in 2002), a variety of liturgical changes have expanded the possibilities for the Scripture readings that the church provides for proclamation on various occasions. These include, among many others,an expanded Vigil Mass for Pentecost; celebrations of new saints, such as Junpero Serra, Juan Diego, John XXIII, and John Paul II; new Votive Masses, such as...

This Pocket Edition of the Second Typical Edition of The Order of Penance, which has been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. The convenient pocket size of this edition makes it a perfect companion for use in the confessional or during face-to-face confession, while its elegant Dura-Lux cover enhances the dignity of the text. It includes the sought-after features of the Ritual Edition, those that celebrants have come to know, trust,...

The Order of Baptism of Children Second Edition, HardcoverDetails: 192 pgs , 7 1/4 x 10 1/2Publication Date: 01/06/2020 A handsomely bound, gold and silver-stamped book, The Order of Baptism of Children, Second Edition, contains the texts for the new, revised order plus the optional rites including the Order of Baptism within Mass. It features the official ritual for several children and one child; parts clearly marked for the celebrant, parents, and godparents; an explanation of the...

The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Ritual Cards have been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as an official liturgical document. The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Ritual Cards (formerly Rite of Marriage Ritual Cards) are revised to include the new, expanded introduction, a new scripture reading, optional blessings for the arras and lazo, and new appendices for blessing an engaged couple and for blessing a married couple on the anniversary of marriage. With the...

The Order of Confirmation (English & Spanish) “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). With these words, Jesus proclaimed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church—an outpouring that continues today in the Order of Confirmation through the ministry of the bishops. The Order of Confirmation/Ritual para la Confirmación has an updated English translation that the Holy See approved with its recognitio in 2015. Beginning on...

Bendiciones que se refieren directamente a las personas.Bendiciones que atañen a las diversas actividades de los cristianos.las cosas que en las iglesias se destinan al uso litúrgico o a las prácticas de devoción.Bendición de ciertos objetos de devoción del pueblo cristiano.Bendiciones para diversas circunstancias. Blessings that refer directly to people.Blessings that pertain to the diverse activities of Catholics.Blessings of things in churches destined for liturgical use or devotional...

Details: 340 pgs, 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 The reform of liturgical rites ordered by the Second Vatican Council necessitated a revision of the Caeremoniale Episcoporum, published in 1886. The objective of this ceremonial is to provide a liturgy for bishops that will stand as a model for all other celebrations. The eight divisions of the book cover everything from the Mass through liturgical celebrations in connection with the government of a diocese. This is a valued reference for bishops, masters of...

Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Complete Set: Rite Cards and Binder Now with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition, this easy-to-use set brings together all of the prayers, scripture readings, and blessings a priest needs for celebrating the funeral Mass. Over 100 cards are now updated to align with the new missal. Features include:Each card marked in bold with the corresponding number in Through Death to LifeNine sample sets of General Intercessions as in Through Death to...

The Handbook of Indulgences is the revised edition of the Enchiridion of Indulgences and the official English translation of the Church's book on indulgences. This liturgical book includes a list of the works and prayers to which indulgences are attached. Handbook of Indulgences is durably bound in a brown cloth cover to ensure long-lasting use. Pages: 128Author: INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGYSize: 5 1/2 X 8 1/4Color: BURGUNDYBinding: HARDCOVER ...

An entirely new and comprehensive commentary by canon lawyers from North America and Europe, with a revised English translation of the Code. Reflects the enormous developments in canon law since the publication of the original commentary. 1984 Ppages, paperback.

Product Code: 136/22ISBN: 9781947070622Pages: 224Author: INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGYSize: 7 1/4 X 10 1/4Color: GREENBinding: HARDCOVER Order Of Baptism Of Children The revision of this Ritual Edition, the English translation according to the Second Typical Edition, is divided into seven chapters: Order of Baptism for Several Children; Order of Baptism for One Child; Order of Baptism for a Large Number of Children; Order of Baptism of Children to Be Used by Catechists in...

The Order of Christian Funerals (with Cremation Rite) contains texts for The Vigil and related rites and prayers, the Funeral Liturgy, Rite of Committal, Funeral Rites for Children, as well as texts for Scripture Readings, the Office for the Dead, and additional texts. This liturgical book for Catholic funerals also includes the material from Appendix 2: Cremation (except for "Reflection"), approved and published in 1997. The Order of Christian Funerals (with Cremation Rite) is beautifully...

This handy-sized edition of Pastoral Care of the Sick contains the abridged Rites of Anointing and Viaticum in English and Spanish for personal use. Includes Communion of the Sick, Anointing of the Sick under various circumstances, and Pastoral Care of the Dying (Viaticum within and outside Mass, Commendation of the Dying, Prayers for the Dead, and Rites for Exceptional Circumstances). This edition of Pastoral Care of the Sick/ Cuidado Pastoral de los Enfermos also features a convenient...

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults contains the latest translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy plus the additional sections inserted by the United States Bishops: includes Appendices with acclamations, hymns, and songs, and the National Statutes for the Catechumenate. The format and presentation of each of the rites have been arranged for the convenience of the celebrant, with two-color printing and highly readable...

Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass from includes the Rite of Distributing Holy Communion outside Mass, Administration of Communion and Viaticum to the Sick by an Extraordinary Minister, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. This valuable liturgical resource for Eucharistic worship also contains Scripture readings, antiphons, responsories, prayers after Communion, and prayers at Benediction. Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass is bound in a durable...

The Order of Baptism of Children, Ritual Edition The new translation of The Order of Baptism of Children was recently approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See for use in the dioceses of the United States of America beginning with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2, 2020) and mandated for use on Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020). The Second Typical Edition contains the following: Christian Initiation: General IntroductionThe...

Many churches have the custom of giving a place of honor to a book in which parishioners write the names of their dead. This is such a book that has been carefully prepared—in its dimensions, paper, binding, and art—to be both beautiful and worthy of its task. In most parishes, this one volume will be large enough to receive names over many years. This beautifully bound volume features a gold embossed cover, that matches other ritual editions, for a place of reverence in the parish. On the...

The Lectionary for the Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary contains all the readings for these 46 Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Includes ribbon markers and liturgical drawings that introduce each main section. The Lectionary for the Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary is printed in two colors in large, easy-to-read 14-pt. type and attractively bound in durable blue cloth. Pages: 240Author: INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENGLISH IN THE LITURGYSize: 8 1/2 X 11Color: BLUEBinding: HARDCOVER ...

The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, Second Edition, produced with the beauty, quality, and affordability our customers have come to expect.This volume features:an elegant, durable, and wipe-clean cover with a simple image that expresses the rich meaning of the sacrament, stamped in gold and silver;prayer texts set in easy-to-read, two-color type on natural, high-quality paper;three sturdy ribbon bookmarks;silver-gilded page edges that further esteem the text visually.Hardcover ...

Wedding Feast of the Lamb: Eucharistic Theology from a Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Perspective HARDCOVER by Roch A. Kereszty, ocist This text places the Eucharist in the universal context of world religions and shows how the Eucharist is God's response to the universal human quest for the perfect sacrifice of expiation, thanksgiving, and communion. It not only discusses the explicit Eucharistic texts of the New Testament but also shows the role and meaning of the Eucharist within each...

A portable liturgical card for extraordinary ministers newly revised with text from The Roman Missal, Third Edition and printed in two colors on a heavy paper stock. 8 pgs.

Alleluia to AmenThe Prayer Book for Catholic Parishes Author: Justin McClainForeword by: Timothy P. O'Malley Alleluia to Amen is an indispensable resource for parish leaders and volunteers looking for prayers to offer at gatherings outside of Mass. Justin McClain, author of Called to Pray and Called to Teach, provides busy leaders like you with original and traditional prayers to help you lead your faith community in prayer with confidence and ease. While Catholics regularly gather for...