Books - General: Present State of Ecclesiastical Architecture in England and Some Remarks Relative to Ecclesiastical Architecture and Decoration
Present State of Ecclesiastical Architecture in England and Some Remarks Relative to Ecclesiastical Architecture and Decoration
Augustus Welby Pugin
Pugin (1812-1852) exercised a seminal influence on British archtecture in the nineteenth century, perhaps even more through his writings than his buildings. These facsimile articles, contain important autobiographical notes and commentary on his own architecture, not found elsewhere in his major texts. In the Present State.. (first issued as two articles in 1841-2) he gives us some minutely detailed accounts with ilustrations of his churches up to the year 1842. But his most revealing autobiographical writing is to be found in Some Remarks, published in 1850, and reprinted here for the first time. It takes the story almost to the end of his life, includes an account of his conversion to Catholicism (1835) and describes many of the churches he built between 1838 and 1850, giving a fascinating account of his campaign to revive the glories of the pre-Reformation English Catholic Church in the nineteenth century. Introduction by noted Pugin authority, Dr Roderick O'Donnell.
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The True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture and An Apology for The Revival of Christian Architecture
Augustus Welby Pugin
Pugin (1812-1852) came to exercise a seminal influence articulated through the Gothic Reivival pinrciples on British archtecture in the nineteenth century. He was to observe at the end of his short life, and even shorter career (no more than sixteen years) as an architect, that his writings had 'revolusionised the Taste of England'. Trained in his father's drawing office, his brilliant draughtmanship developed, as did his mission to demonstrate a new, causal, connection between art and life. Pugin's books and pamphlets established him as an architectural and Catholic controversialist. True Principles presents the Gothic Revival as 'not a style, but a principle', and introduces functionalist, rationalist and moral criteria into architectural discourse. This is presented in facsimile here together with An Apology, his thoughts on architectural education. Previously long out of print, these important source books are introduced by architectural historian and Pugin authority, Dr Roderick O'Donnell.
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A Treatise On Chancel Screens and Rood Lofts
Augustus Welby Pugin
Published in 1851 this was Pugin's last book, it is his answer to those critics who questioned the need, and indeed the rationale for rood screens in the new Catholic Churches of the nineteenth century. Largely ignored at the time of publication, it has never been reprinted. This new facsimile edition includes an introduction by the leading Pugin scholar Dr Roderick O'Donnell.
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Missions, Myths and Histories. The Jesuits tells the story of the most provocative and prodigious religiuos order in Roman Catholic History.
[more details...] Hardback, 334 pages.
Code:
B0728
£16.00 Sorry, temporarily out of print.
Forty Martyrs of England and Wales
James Walsh, SJ
The immortal stories of forty men and women who, to the last, joyfully died for their faith. Margaret Clithero, Edmund Campion, John Southworth, to mention a few, rank among this group of courageous people whose lives were inextricably caught up in the religious persecution in England and Wales during the 1500s and 1600s.
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CTS Concise Histories series. Recent world events, in particular the struggle against Islamic terrorism, have seen the word ‘Crusade’ widely used in political rhetoric. This booklet looks at modern conceptions of the crusades and compares them with the aims and motivations of those who took part. There is also a timeline detailing the major events of this period.
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CTS Concise Histories series. The events of the ‘Reformation’ led to centuries of bitter theological disputes, wars, persecutions and power struggles, and its consequences endure to this day. This booklet looks at the events which led up to the Reformation in Europe, and particularly in England. It shows how much that was good was lost in this conflict.
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CTS Concise Histories series. The Inquisition has become a byword for persecution and intolerance, and is often given as a reason for distrusting the Catholic Church. This booklet looks at what led up to this most controversial chapter in the Church’s history, what really happened during it, and what changes of perspective led to Pope John Paul’s famous ‘apology’ in 1997.
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Transforming your Life through the Eucharist
John A Kane
Come to a vivid new sense of Christ s Presence in the Eucharist The Holy Eucharist has nourished the Faith of Catholics for centuries -- but it s all too easy to let routine dull your sense of the transforming power of this sacrament. This book will stir the embers of your love for the Eucharist into a bright glowing flame. In it, Fr. John A. Kane explores the selfless humility shown by Christ in His presence in the Eucharist, opening the way for you to receive greater spiritual fruit from worthier receptions of Communion and from adoration of Christ in the Eucharist. You ll learn how the Eucharist is truly a sacrament of love -- a sacrament that not only demonstrates Christ s love for you, but gives you the grace you need to love God and your neighbor with a fervor unquenched by passing changes in fortune or feelings. As Fr. Kane opens your eyes to how much God longs to be with you in the Eucharist -- and how much He delights in you -- you ll come to experience the Eucharist as that inexhaustible source of grace, peace, and comfort that He intends it to be for you.
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Brings readers to new levels of understanding and greater heights of appreciation for Christ's inestimable gift of his Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist.
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Reveals the Church's ancient eucharistic beliefs and practices. Using the words of the early Christians themselves, from documents and inscriptions, Aquilina traces the Mass's history from Jesus' lifetime through the fourth century.
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The Incredible Catholic Mass: An Explanation of the Catholic Mass
Rev. Martin Von Cochem
An absolute revelation to most Catholics! Based on the Traditional Latin Mass, but actually about the essence of the Mass itself. Shows it is not just a prayer, but a powerful sacrifice given to us by Almighty God to fulfill all our spiritual needs. You will divide your life into "before" and "after" you read this book. Going to Mass will never be the same again, once you appreciate the significance of every Mass (as explained by this book).
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Code:
B0843
£10.00 Sorry, temporarily out of stock.
The How to book of the Mass
Michael Dubruiel
Everything you need to know but no one ever taught you. Step by step guidelines to walk you through the Mass. Explains various parts of the Mass. Gives Biblical backgrounds of the prayers used at Mass. Insights from the Tradition and teachings of the Church. Practical aids to overcoming distractions. Concrete ways of how to grow with Our Lord at every Mass. Plus the right way of: Blessing yourself; genuflecting; receiving the Eucharist and much more.
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There has never been a book that so well elucidates how the active participation in the Holy Sacrifice, which is the duty of all the laity, can best be accomplished. This was written after the Liturgical Year and was the last book translated by Dom Laurence Shepard, Guéranger’s disciple, before his own death.
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Dom Prosper Gueranger (1805-1875) devoted himself to liturgical scholarship, polemics, and the establishment of Benedictine communities in France. The Holy Mass is Guéranger’s most extensive treatment of the heart of the liturgy and firmly established him as a leading liturgist. By turns devotional, exegetical and historical, this is therefore a timely publication of one of the great treasures of Catholic liturgical spirituality. Size - 4" x 6". Hardbound (dark green leather)
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The Holy Eucharist, Our All
Fr Lukas Etlin, O.S.B.
An invitation to all to develop an ever deepening love for Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Etlin explores many aspects of this the greatest mystery of the Catholic Faith. He considers the Most Blessed Eucharist as life, as food, as expiation, as salvation, as the treasury of grace and as Divine Love.
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Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist?
Bishop Michael Evans
CTS booklet which highlights the key Scriptural texts on the Eucharist. It explains how the teaching on the real presence developed in the Church over time, so bringing the reader to a clearer understanding of the unique presence of Jesus.
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The Mass as Heaven on Earth. The Lamb's Supper reveals a long lost secret of the Church: the early Christians' key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass was the New Testament's Book of Revelation.
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Michael McGukian, SJ
A Search for an Acceptable Notion of Sacrifice. In this insightful and stirring work, Rev McGukian asks how the Eucharist can rightly be called a sacrifice. Citing scripture, the Church Fathers, theologians, and liturgists through the Church's history, he proposes a three-part schema linking the Offertory, Eucharistic Prayer, and Communion; this offers every member of the People of God an active role in the joyous celebration of Christ's death and Resurrection.
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The Holy Eucharist Prayer Book
Alfred McBride, O.Praem
Here are traditional and original prayers to help you: Prepare for the celebration of Mass; Step forward to receive Holy Communion; Offer thanks and praise after accepting the Body and Blood of Christ; Come before our Lord in Eucharistic adoration; Make a spiritual Communion when attending Mass is not possible.
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How Christ Said the First Mass
Fr James L Meagher, D.D.
Packed with amazing facts this blockbuster proves Catholic traditions go back to Adam! How Christ incorporated all Old Testament worship into the Mass. Includes information on the altar stone, vestments, tabernacle, grape wine and unleavened bread, celibacy and more.
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Says that "the Mass is the greatest wonder in the world," seconded only by "the next greatest wonder…the indifference and ignorance of Catholics regarding the Mass." A little gem!
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God is Near Us: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Cardinjal Ratzinger compellingly shows us the biblical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Eucharist. From these he draws far reaching conclusions, focusing on the importance of personal devotion both for the individual and for the life of the Church. For Ratzinger, any transformation of the world on the social plane grows out of the Eucharist. A beautiful book from the eminent cardinal who was closely involved in the preparation of the Pope's recent document on the Eucharist, Ecclesia de Eucharistia
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Confession: It's Fruitful Practice
Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
This wonderful and practical little book explains clearly and thoroughly how to make a good Confession but in much greater detail than covered in most catechisms. It includes an examination of conscience; contrition and its necessary qualities; the purpose of amendment and its necessary qualities; avoiding the near occasion of sin; the actual Confession of sins to the priest; and the penance given by the priest.
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The Healing Power of Confession. Hahn argues that the sacrament of confession is the key to spiritual growth, more relevant than ever in these times of anxiety and uncertainity. He reveals the scriptual heart of a traditional teaching, in a way that is both wholly original, and wholly orthodox.
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Probably the most intriguing and consoling book ever written about the Sacrament of Confession. This little gem contains a host of true stories about Confession, plus quotes from the Bible and the Saints of the early Church. Shows how even Protestants admire Confession, how it comes from Our Lord Himself, and gives renewed courage and youthfulness of spirit to the heart and soul. Says that by means of weekly Confession any sin can be conquered! Filled with warmth and love.
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The author of this book was the favourite writer of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Vincent de Paul, etc. St. Teresa of Avila credited this book with having converted over a million people in her time. This is the most persuasive book we know to encourage people to abandon sin and embrace repentance and virtue. The logic is relentless and effective. For mastery of subject, command of Scripture and total impact on the reader, no book surpasses The Sinner's Guide!
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Sacrament of Reconciliation: The Mercy of Christ
Vivian Boland OP
Understanding and experiencing the mercy of God. The sacrament of Reconciliation is where every Christian can experience that the joy of repentance and forgiveness is at the heart of Christian life. In a time when the sacrament is experiencing somewhat of a revival Fr Vivian Boland explains and invites all to an encounter with Christ’s mercy.
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Read about the benefits and practice of the sacrament. The purpose of this booklet is to help those who make use of the sacrament to appreciate it more, and to encourage those who do not, to reconsider its many benefits. Describing the sacrament as 'one of the greatest treasures of the Catholic Church', this booklet considers both the human and spiritual perspectives of Confession. It includes notes on examination of conscience and a helpful Rite to Confession itself.
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Explains the sacrament, why we need it, how to approach and prepare for it, including helpful prayers and scripture passages. Suitable for all ages and settings.
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What are religious? What does the Lord ask of them? What should their interior attitude be to poverty, chastity, obedience, and to the everyday demands of life in a community? Dom Prosper Guéranger’s monastic wisdom is offered to religious, clergy, and laity as an insight into the contemplative monastic life and as a primer for the spiritual life of every Christian. This new translation from the French original includes an extensive introduction to the monastic doctrina of Dom Guéranger by a Benedictine nun of St Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde.
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The Priest: His Dignity and Obligations
St John Eudes
Herein are delineated not only the standards, but also sound advice on how to maintain them and how to achieve, for the greatest possible glory of God, the heights of efficacy and sanctity possible through the sublime office of the priesthood. Primarily directed to the priest, this incomparable series of treatises and meditations should also be profitably read by all Catholics and even those non-Catholics who are interested to discover what the Church holds and teaches regarding the priesthood. Nothing but good can come from a wide dissemination and a thorough understanding of the principles and admonitions enunciated here by one of the great French priests of the 17th century.
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His Dignity and Duties. If every priest in the Church knew this book and practiced what it says, we would have a different Church. Says the priesthood admits of no mediocrity; that a priest will either be a true priest and do immense good, or he will be an instrument of great evil. Gives firm, practical instructions to priests for both their personal life and their ministry-delicacy of conscience, hearing confessions, good example, etc. By one of the greatest priests who ever lived.
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The Catholic Priest: Image of Christ
Steen Heidemann
Through fifteen centuries of Art. Usually images speak louder than words and are more expressive than words and, therefore, a work devoted to the priesthood acquires a very special dimension when, alongside the various texts, the reader can look at illustrations chosen from paintings of the Old Masters who portrayed eminent priests at various stages of their lives. The priestly minstry is a fundamental element of the Church, exactly as Our Lord Jesus Christ wished. He Himself was and is, for all eternity, the sovereign and eternal Priest of the New Covenant, because, as the Epistle to the Hebrews teaches us. He offered to the Father, on the Cross, the sacrifice of perfect adoration, of thanksgiving, propitiation of sins of the world and the granting of grace for all the spiritual and temporal needs of mankind. In this holiest of Sacrifices which is made by the whole Church every time the Eucharist is celebrated, Christ is present as Priest, Victim and Altar. This is the Catholic image of the priest and this handsome book will greatly help towards appreciating its very rich facets and the endless ways the grace of God shines through each priest for the glory of the Blessed Trinity and the spiritual welfare of the Church and each Christian within Her." -- His Eminence Jorge Cardinal Mendina Estévez.
[more details...] Hardback, 320 pages.
Code:
B1763
£40.00
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The Sacred Heart and the Priesthood
Mother Louise Margaret Claret
From her lifetime conversations with Our Lord; written to strengthen priests in the love of their sublime vocation and unite them more closely to the "Eternal Priest".
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Christ the Ideal of the Priest
Blessed Columba Marmion
The highly acclaimed spiritual writer, Blessed Columba Marmion wrote this classic work on the priesthood to show the great holiness that priests are called to, and how that holiness can only be attained through close union with, and imitation of, Jesus Christ. While aimed at the clergy, this profound spiritual work will also be of immense inspiration for laity in coming to a deeper understanding of the true nature and calling of priesthood.
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Religious Vocation - An Unnecessary Mystery
Fr Richard Butler OP
The question of discerning a vocation is agonized over by many generous young Catholics today. A solid Thomist, who wrote this book in 1961, Father Butler shows that this type of question shows a totally wrong approach to a religious vocation - an approach that began with misguided theology in the 20th century, which then trickled down to the popular level, confusing both aspirants and spiritual directors. Though Fr. Butler deals primarily with vocations to the religious life, he also gives the classic guidelines on priestly vocations. The author states, based on the tradition of the Church, that religious vocation is not uncommon, rare or extraordinary and that it does not require an introspective search for some special voice or attraction. This book provides welcome, intelligent guidance both for spiritual directors and for those considering the religious life or that of the priesthood!
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This book praises mothers responsible for their sons' priestly vocation: the mothers of Saint Bernard and Saint John Bosco; Alice Rolls, mother of ten religious; the mother of Pope Saint Pius X; the mothers of Lu, that town of 4,000, who gave 500 sons to the priesthood in 50 years. What are the dispositions which characterize mothers of priests? Includes indulgenced prayers for vocations.
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Supernatural Visits, Messages, and Warnings from Purgatory. After a week of hearing ghostly noises, a man is visited in his home by the spirit of his mother, dead for three decades. She reproaches him for his dissolute life and begs him to have Masses said in her name. Then she lays her hand on his sleeve, leaving an indelible burn mark, and departs... A Lutheran minister, no believer in Purgatory, is the puzzled recipient of repeated visitations from "demons" who come to him seeking prayer, consolation, and refuge in his little German church. But pity for the poor spirits overcomes the man's skepticism, and he marvels at what kind of departed souls could belong to Christ and yet suffer still... Hungry Souls recounts these stories and many others trustworthy, Church-verified accounts of earthly visitations from the dead in Purgatory. Accompanying these accounts are images from the "Museum of Purgatory" in Rome, which contains relics of encounters with the Holy Souls, including numerous evidences of hand prints burned into clothing and books; burn marks that cannot be explained by natural means or duplicated by artificial ones. Riveting!
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True Stories of Divine Wonders, Miracles, and Messages. Miracles are real! Popular Catholic author and speaker, Elizabeth Ficocelli reveals signs of God's loving hand in history's most magnificent miracles. In brisk, easy to read accounts, Ficocelli relates these amazing (and true!) stories. Bleeding Hands, Weeping Stone explains why God performs miracles and what our disposition should be toward them. Some miracles are quiet and simple, some are dramatic - bordering on outrageous- but all of them astound and continually inflame our hearts to greater faith and more ardent love.
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Two powerful private revelations of Our Lord. Says that anyone who receives Holy Communion worthily 30 consecutive days and says certain prayers, will save his own soul and that of another. Affects everyone!
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L'Osservatore Romano - Pope John Paul II - Special Edition
For the Beatification on 1 May the Holy See’s newspaper has brought out a full-colour special issue of 100 pages. In addition to the Spiritual Testament of John Paul II, the Homily at his funeral given by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the publication includes the Homilies given by Benedict XVI commemorating his Predecessor, texts by Karol Wojtyla, articles, interviews and a detailed chronology. It is a true collectors’ item, illustrated with rare and wonderful photographs.
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Written on the occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of his priestly ordination, in a personal spiritual testimony, Pope John Paul II decribes his journey to the priesthood, discussing his childhood, education, the years of Nazi occupation that led him to dedicate his life to God, and his ministry within the Catholic Church.
[more details...] Hardback, 114 pages.
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Fathers and Writers of the First Millennium
Pope Benedict XVI
The Spiritual Masters. Delightfully illustrated hardback volume containing Pope Benedict's words on key Catholic thinkers. The ten catecheses in this beautifully bound, richly illustrated hardback volume take us back to the historical period immediately following the first Fathers of the Church. Each of the Spiritual Masters described by Pope Benedict left their own mark on the Church’s culture and spirituality and helped in her growth. John Climacus describes the ladder to heaven famously depicted in many icons but also present in the practical counsels he passes on to us in his writings. Bede the Venerable reminds us of the centrality of the Sacred Scriptures as a constant source of theological reflection. St Boniface, Apostle to the Germans and a great organiser, founded the monastery of Fulda in 743 which became the heart and the centre from which a new spiritual and religious culture spread. A less well-known writer from Provence was Ambrose Autpert, who transmits across the centuries his precious theological work on the struggle between good and evil; he was a great defender of sacred images and of the Assumption of Our Lady. John Damascene was a figure of great importance in the history of the Universal Church and of Byzantine theology. St Theodore the Studite bore a vivid and coherent witness to Jesus in turbulent times. Rabanus Maurus was a monk whose writings help put us into contact with the wisdom of the ancients. John Scotus Erigena excelled as a notable thinker and patristic scholar. Sts Cyril and Methodius were brothers united both in the Faith and blood who together committed their lives to missionary work and to sanctity. Through his series of catecheses on the life and works of great witnesses to the faith, Pope Benedict XVI helps us to understand “what it means to be a Christian today.” These portraits of distinguished figures are not just biographical sketches but also provide the ecclesial backdrop against which they lived out their ‘yes’ to Christ. Through the words of the Holy Father, these great saints and teachers of the faith come alive and call us to reawaken and deepen our own faith.
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Benedict XVI and Blessed John Henry Newman: The State Visit - September 2010 - The Official Record
Peter Jennings
Beautiful official photo record of the entire 2010 state visit, including: texts of the Holy Father’s speeches and homilies; reflections by key public figures; background information on Newman and the Church in Britain. This magnificent large-format book is the official record, in photographs, background information, speeches and addresses, of the state visit by Pope Benedict XVI to Britain in September 2010. The colour photographs throughout capture the full train of events from the 16th to the 19th September, as recorded by the official photographers. Here too you will find recorded the words of the addresses and homilies given by the Holy Father to the people of Britain during his visit. Readers will find the significance of the visit explained through commentaries on both the intentions of the Pope in making this visit - and especially his beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman - and the historical importance of the venues he has chosen to visit.
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Benedict XVI: Light of the World
Benedict XVI, with Peter Seewald
The Pope, the Church, and the Signs of the Times. An interview with Peter Seewald. The first ever book-length interview with a Pope, with direct questions on many controversial issues. Never has a Pope, in a book-length interview, dealt so directly with such wide-ranging and controversial issues as Pope Benedict XVI does in Light of the World. Taken from a recent week-long series of interviews with veteran journalist Peter Seewald, this book tackles head-on some of the greatest issues facing the world of our time.
[more details...] Hardback, 240 pages.
Code:
B1679
£14.95
Add to Order Seewald poses such forthright questions to Pope Benedict as:
What caused the clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?
Was there a "cover up"?
Have you considered resigning?
Does affirming the goodness of the human body mean a plea for "better sex"?
Can there be a genuine dialogue with Islam?
Should the Church rethink Catholic teaching on priestly celibacy, women priests, contraception, and same-sex relationships?
Holy Communion for divorced-and-remarried Catholics?
Is there a schism in the Catholic Church?
Should there be a Third Vatican Council?
Is there any hope for Christian unity?
Is Christianity the only truth?
Can the Pope really speak for Jesus Christ?
How can the Pope claim to be "infallible"?
Is there a dictatorship of relativism today?
Twice before these two men held wide-ranging discussions, which became the best-selling books Salt of the Earth and God and the World. Then, Seewald's discussion partner was Joseph Ratzinger, head of the Vatican's chief doctrinal office. Now, Joseph Ratzinger is Pope Benedict XVI, the spiritual leader of the world's over one billion Catholics.
Though Seewald now interviews the Pope himself, the journalist "pulls no punches", posing some of the thorniest questions any Pope has had to address. Believers and unbelievers will be fascinated to hear Benedict's thoughtful, straightforward and thought-provoking replies. This is no stern preachment or ponderous theological tract, but a lively, fast-paced, challenging, even entertaining exchange.
Reviews
"The extraordinary personal and professional chemistry of Peter Seewald and Joseph Ratzinger has proven itself over the years in previous book-length interviews. Light of the World is Seewald’s latest conversation with the man who is now Pope Benedict XVI — and arguably the most compelling. The Benedict XVI who emerges from these pages is a man of profound faith and intellect, combined with disarming simplicity, and willing to engage any issue frankly and without rancor. For anyone interested in the future of the Church, this book is ‘must’ reading." - +Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Denver
Christ Our High Priest: Spiritual Exercises with Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Albert Vanhoye
Translated by Joel Wallace. 'With a sense of humility and united to the gentle heart of our Lord, I rejoice to be at your service for these Spiritual Exercises. There are many topics that I would like to put before you but I am reassured by the awareness that I am not the main actor. In Spiritual Exercises, the principle actor is clearly the Holy Spirit; otherwise they would not merit being called Spiritual Exercises. Therefore, I suggest to you that, above all, we entrust ourselves with great openess to the guidance of the Holy Spirit who will bring us to understand the Word of God deeply.' - opening words of Cardinal Vanhoye at the beginning of a series of Spritual Exercises preached at the Vatican Feb 2008 in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI. Seventeen spiritual exercises, which as Pope Benedict praised, stating: "From my angle of vision, I have been able to see, on the wall of the Chapel, the image of Jesus kneeling before St Peter in order to wash his feet. Through your meditations, this image has spoken to me. I have recognised that precisely here, in this attitude of extreme humility, the new priesthood of Jesus is realized".
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Catecheses on the lives and teachings of the Church Fathers. Following his series of Catecheses on the Apostles and major figures of the primitive Church, Benedict XVI turns all his knowledge and insight to the preachers, writers, homilists and theologians of the next five centuries. The lives and contributions to Catholic life and thought of great figures such as St Augustine of Hippo, Origen and St John Chrysostom are described and explored in accessible language and with a great love and enthusiasm. This book will encourage readers to get to know and appreciate the founding figures of Christianity and their ever-fresh and challenging teachings.
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Sensitive to the needs of today's Christians, Pope Benedict XVI uses the teachings of St. Paul as a foundation for encouraging hope and spiritual wisdom within the modern Church. Blinded, then enlightened; Instructed, then sent out to instruct; Imprisoned ... beaten ... shipwrecked ... and ultimately martyred for his faith in Christ the Lord. Few human beings hve experienced such a profound walk with the Lord as St. Paul has. It was his devotion to Christ and willingness to endure any amount of suffering for the sake of His Church that inspired Pope Benedict to declare the Year of Saint Paul. In a series of homilies, Pope Benedict delves into the rich inheritance left to the Church by St. Paul, exploring the timeless story of his history, dramatic conversion, and ministry. As he pastored fledgling churches with words of enouragement, occasional admonishment, and exquisitely profound teaching, St. Paul continues to be a prevailing source of theological wisdom today.
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The Holy Father's insights on this key figure in the early Church. Pope Benedict turns his attention as a theologian and scripture scholar to one of the most important figures in the history of the Church. Reflecting on St Paul's life and times, his indefatigable missionary activity and the most important events of his life, the Holy Father then goes on to explore the most important themes and theologies of St Paul's writings including the incarnation, the cross, works, faith, and the sacraments. The Holy Father, in proclaiming the current Year of St Paul, wished to encourage the faithful to know better this important figure in the early Church. With this volume you can discover more fully Pope Benedict's understanding of Paul's importance, and develop your own understanding in harmony with that of the Church.
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Encyclical Letter on Integral Human Development in Charity and Truth. Pope Benedict's long-awaited social encyclical addressing contemporary challenges facing the world: "Without truth, charity degenerates into sentimentality. In the present social and cultural context, where there is a widespread tendency to relativize truth, practising charity in truth helps people to understand that adhering to the values of Christianity is not merely useful but essential for building a good society and for true integral human development." Caritas in Veritate is the fruit of the Church's reflection on the challenges facing the world today. Pope Benedict seeks to set the moral framework in which such challenges can be addressed, by saying that the charitable desire to work for the good of the world must always be balanced with the need to act in the light of the full truth about humanity. The encyclical addresses the following contemporary themes: * globalisation; * the economic crisis; * the limits of free-market economics; * the environment; * poverty and development; * social inequalities; * the role of technology; * human migration; * consumerism; * population control; * religious freedom; * religious and secularist fundamentalism; * human rights - and their limits.
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Summorum Pontificum: Motu proprio on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the reform of 1970
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI gives permission for the Tridentine Mass to be used by all. “With great trust and hope, I am consigning to you as Pastors the text of a new Apostolic Letter motu proprio data on the use of the Roman liturgy prior to the reform of 1970. The document is the fruit of much reflection, numerous consultations and prayer.” With these words Pope Benedict addressed his brother bishops in a letter which accompanies this new document on the celebration of the pre-1970 form of the Roman Rite. This publication incorporates both the Latin and English versions of the motu proprio, and the accompanying letter in English, for ease of reference.
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Spe Salvi: Encyclical letter on Christian Hope
Pope Benedict XVI
A profound consideration of the virtue of hope. The present day crisis of faith, Pope Benedict argues, is a crisis of Christian hope. In his second encyclical, the Holy Father presents a masterly survey of the abandonment of Christian hope in favour of faith in progress and technology which ultimately led to atheism and Communism and yet more suffering for humanity, whereas man's true hope is not in ideologies but in God who has loved us to the end. The document, which in fact does not refer to previous Papal documents but rather draws in particular on St Augustine and the Fathers of the Church and on several modern Saints and martyrs, ends with an encouragement to foster hope through prayer and to rediscover the practice of offering up our sufferings in order to imbue them with significance. Finally Pope Benedict invites all to see the hope that there is in the judgement of God, in praying for the dead and in the purification of purgatory.
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In this extended reflection on the Eucharist, Pope Benedict underlines the inseparable link between our eucharistic faith and Christian mission. Drawing together the conclusions of his fellow bishops, he calls for a deeper consideration of the inherent mystery, unity, power and vital importance of the identifiable components of the Eucharist. A liturgy, he concludes, that is full of beauty and unity, where the faithful can actively participate with their whole lives, will lead to a renewed missionary zeal, carrying the fruits of communion and belonging that we receive to the whole of our increasingly secular society.
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John Paul II’s encyclical on the inextricable link between truth, faith and philosophy. This encyclical develops the Holy Father’s major 1993 document ‘Veritatis Splendor’: philosophy and theology find in revelation their point of contact and comparison. Today, however, various modes of philosophy born of modern thought glorify reason’s debilitation, prevent reason from being what it is, and produce a vision of the human person and of the world which gives pride of place to will-power and pragmatism. The resulting widespread scepticism which reduces everything to opinion and rests content with partial and provisional truths is the malaise of our age. Why is it that our reason prefers to hold back from the truth, when it is the very nature of our reason to attain the truth? The Holy Father defends the greatness of reason. In faith reason finds its most valued help and support, the steadfast ally which allows reason to be what it is.
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Deus Caritas Est – God is Love. First Encyclical Letter. "Love is possible, and we are able to practise it because we are created in the image of God. To experience love and in this way to cause the light of God to enter into the world - this is the invitation I would like to extend with the present Encyclical." Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical deals with the most fundamental calling of every Christian: that of love. The first part reclaims the often misused word "love" and looks specifically at the "epitome of love", that between a man and a woman. Benedict responds to the claims that Christianity destroyed erotic love by arguing that only when body and soul are united can eros be healed and be restored to its true grandeur. The second part of the encyclical looks at how the love of God and of Christ on the cross urges us on to love our fellow human beings. Individual Christians and the Church as a body must exercise charity and service to all those in need, not motivated by any self-interest nor to take upon herself a political struggle, but simply to make the living God visible. "The anti-culture of death... is thus countered by an unselfish love which shows itself to be a culture of life by the very willingness to ‘lose itself’ for others."
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Provides a brief biography in full colour, drawing on what Pope Benedict has himself said and written about his own life, and at only 95p offers the perfect introduction to the man and his ministry.
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Matthew Bunson brings his deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic history and Faith to this biography of our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Here's your chance to learn more about this remarkable man in an easily readable, yet meticulously researched book. In these pages you will read about his early life in Germany, his growth and influence in the Church as bishop and cardinal, and his election as our 265th pope. The book is illustrated with a 16-page full-colour picture section. Also included is a chronology of the life of Pope Benedict XVI and the dynamic world history through which he lived and worked.
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In his first book written as Pope, Benedict XVI shares a personal approach to the figure at the very centre of Christian faith. Accessible and illuminating, Jesus of Nazareth is an antidote to the academic search for the ‘historical’ Jesus. This work by a reigning Pope who is also an accomplished theologian is full of insight, humility and honesty. The Pope has called Jesus of Nazareth, ‘solely an expression of my personal search "for the face of the Lord". Everyone is free, then, to contradict me. I would only ask my readers for that initial willingness to sympathise, without which there can be no understanding.’ The Pope’s fundamental purpose in this book is to restore and renew ‘the interior friendship with Jesus … a figure that makes sense and feels right in historical terms.’ An informative and insightful portrait of the figure that emerges in the Gospels, it is also a deeply spiritual work that contends with the dramatic and provocative questions of faith. Important and valuable to those disillusioned by troubled times and as a remedy to modern historical scepticism, Jesus of Nazareth will engage and provoke thought in anyone who seeks a relationship with God.
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Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection. The second part of the Pope's bestselling book on Jesus Christ as portrayed in Scripture: insightful and authoritative. WHO IS JESUS? Many modern scholars have tried to reinterpret him as a myth, a political revolutionary, a prophet whose teaching was distorted by his followers. In short, anything other than the traditional Christian understanding of him as the Messiah, the Son of God. But Jesus of Nazareth truly is the Son of God, insists Benedict XVI. His theological studies, over many decades, have led this eminent scholar to conclude that proper historical scholarship certainly cannot disprove the Christian claim of Christ's divinity. Indeed, Benedict maintains that the evidence, fairly considered, brings us face-to-face with the challenge of Jesus - a real man who taught and acted with claims of divine authority, claims not so easily dismissed. Benedict XVI presents this challenge in his new book, Jesus of Nazareth - Holy Week, the sequel to his widely acclaimed first volume which attracted praise from Catholic and non-Catholic Christians alike.
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God and the World
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
This is the third and latest interview with Peter Seewald after the first two very popular interviews and books. It addresses deep questions of faith and the living of that faith in the modern world. The Cardinal responds with candor, frankness and deep insight, giving answers that are sometimes surprising and always thought provoking.
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Spiritual Masters: Fathers and Writers of the First Millennium
Pope Benedict XVI
Delightfully illustrated hardback volume containing Pope Benedict's words on key Catholic thinkers. The ten catecheses in this beautifully bound, richly illustrated hardback volume take us back to the historical period immediately following the first Fathers of the Church. Each of the Spiritual Masters described by Pope Benedict left their own mark on the Church’s culture and spirituality and helped in her growth. John Climacus describes the ladder to heaven famously depicted in many icons but also present in the practical counsels he passes on to us in his writings. Bede the Venerable reminds us of the centrality of the Sacred Scriptures as a constant source of theological reflection. St Boniface, Apostle to the Germans and a great organiser, founded the monastery of Fulda in 743 which became the heart and the centre from which a new spiritual and religious culture spread. A less well-known writer from Provence was Ambrose Autpert, who transmits across the centuries his precious theological work on the struggle between good and evil; he was a great defender of sacred images and of the Assumption of Our Lady. John Damascene was a figure of great importance in the history of the Universal Church and of Byzantine theology. St Theodore the Studite bore a vivid and coherent witness to Jesus in turbulent times. Rabanus Maurus was a monk whose writings help put us into contact with the wisdom of the ancients. John Scotus Erigena excelled as a notable thinker and patristic scholar. Sts Cyril and Methodius were brothers united both in the Faith and blood who together committed their lives to missionary work and to sanctity. Through his series of catecheses on the life and works of great witnesses to the faith, Pope Benedict XVI helps us to understand “what it means to be a Christian today.” These portraits of distinguished figures are not just biographical sketches but also provide the ecclesial backdrop against which they lived out their ‘yes’ to Christ. Through the words of the Holy Father, these great saints and teachers of the faith come alive and call us to reawaken and deepen our own faith.
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God is Near Us: The Eucharist, The Heart of Life
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Cardinjal Ratzinger compellingly shows us the biblical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Eucharist. From these he draws far reaching conclusions, focusing on the importance of personal devotion both for the individual and for the life of the Church. For Ratzinger, any transformation of the world on the social plane grows out of the Eucharist. A beautiful book from the eminent cardinal who was closely involved in the preparation of the Pope's recent document on the Eucharist, Ecclesia de Eucharistia
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Truth and Tolerance
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Is truth knowable? And if we know the truth, must we hide it in the name of tolerance? In this newly translated work, Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) engages the crucial problem of the encounter between truth, tolerance, religion and culture in the modern world. A work of extreme sensitivity, understanding, and spiritual maturity, this book is an invaluable asset to those who struggle to hear or make heard the voice of truth in the modern world. Describing the vast array of global religions, Ratzinger embraces the difficult challenge of meeting diverse understandings of spiritual truth while defending the Catholic teaching of salvation through Jesus Christ.
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Words of encouragement from Pope Benedict XVI. In a world where governments and pressure groups are constantly trying to redefine the family, Benedict XVI puts forward the Christian vision of the family - "The family is a unique institution in God's paln, and the Church cannot fail to proclaim and promote its fundamental importance, so it can live out its vocation with a constant sense of responsibility and joy."
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Give Yourself to Christ: First Homilies of Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI
This collection of the homilies given by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger during the period between the death of John Paul II, and his own election and inauguration as Pope Benedict XVI, capture the sentiments and aspirations not only of one man, or of the College of Cardinals, but the aspirations and prayers of a whole people.
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John Paul II: The Road to Sainthood
Jim Gallagher
In May 1st 2011 Pope John Paul II will be beatified, only six years after his death. The long life of John Paul has been an extraordinary journey from his humble origins in Southern Poland to the See of Peter. This biography describes what made Karol Wojtyla into one of the longest serving and best loved Popes in history: the loss of his family at an early age, World War II, the Nazi occupation and Communist rule in Poland, his interest in acting, academic career, vocation and pastoral work. All of which formed him to become a religious, moral and even political figure who towered above all others in .the twentieth century.
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Saint Pius X is the first pope in modern history to be canonized since Saint Pius V in 1712. The Church canonized him because of the heroic virtues he practiced in his private life and also in the performance of his ecclesiastical duties: Assistant Priest, Pastor, Canon, Episcopal Chancellor, seminary spiritual director, Bishop, Cardinal Patriarch of Venice, and Pope from 1903 to 1914. Yves Chiron's fresh biography breaks new ground by establishing an exact, fair portrait of Saint Pius X, who is often portrayed as a pious pope of great Faith, but "retrograde, simplistic and close minded to modern aspirations and new ideas." The work accomplished by Saint Pius X was monumental. He was not a pietistic simpleton, but a powerful and brilliant defender of the True Faith in the face of the Modernism that was invading the Church even in those days - the beginnings of the Liberalism that resurfaced at Vatican II. Mr. Chiron demonstrates that he was a tireless defender of the rights of the Church against secularism. He was a great reforming pope; restoring Gregorian chant as the sacred music of the Church; reforming the Curia; initiating the codification of Canon Law, and devoting himself especially to reforming the seminaries in order to form pious, zealous young priests, on guard against the creeping infection of Modernism. In researching this book, Yves Chiron draws from many sources, especially from Italy, where this great man, so beloved by his countrymen, rose from being a poor country farm boy to being the Vicar of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The author was also able to research the Secret Vatican Archives. There is no better "rags - to - riches" story, for he came from a poor but hardworking family and rose to the heights of spiritual riches. This book not only relates the historical events of the Pope's life but offers many personal stories that are like windows into his soul and clearly show his saintly personality. Includes 24 pages of photographs.
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Pius XII was Pope at a very turbulent time in history (1939 - 1958), and widely admired and respected in his lifetime. Since 1963 attacks against him have increased, notably concerning the plight of the Jewish people in the second World War -each attack has been fully answered by those who have studied the facts. This biography, benefiting from the latest and best research, reveals the real Pope Pius XII, his goodness, holiness, courage, intelligence and concern for all, and while examining much of the often repeated arguments, looks far beyond them.
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Words of encouragement from Pope Benedict XVI. In a world where governments and pressure groups are constantly trying to redefine the family, Benedict XVI puts forward the Christian vision of the family - "The family is a unique institution in God's paln, and the Church cannot fail to proclaim and promote its fundamental importance, so it can live out its vocation with a constant sense of responsibility and joy."
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How to be Priest, Prophet and King of Your Family. Author G.C. Dilsaver writes that the time has come for Catholic families to re-discover true patriarchy - time for Catholic men to accept and fulfill their role as leader and head of their families. The role of Christian manhood, as ordained by God and confirmed by Catholic teaching, is symbolized by three staffs: the Scepter of authority and self -discipline, the Crosier of spiritual stewardship, and the Cross of redemptive suffering. Christian husbands and fathers are called by God to a familial headship which is not one of old and obsolete dominance over wife and children which rose out of pagan notions of male superiority. Dilsaver promotes a new and untainted patriarchy in which the husband's ultimate authority is rooted in Christ's example of humility and self sacrificing love. The Three Marks of Manhood can help Christian families realize their identity to the fullest - empowering them to resist the encroachment of secular culture. Read it and learn how to build a strong and lasting marriage, raise children to become faithful men and women of God, and foster an authentic Catholic culture within your home.
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Dear Newlyweds: Pope Pius XII speaks to married couples
Pope Pius XII
In his time, the world knew Pope Pius XII for his sanctity, his efforts for world peace, his remarkable gifts of diplomacy, language and letters. But there was another side to this holy Pope who found time to address scores of newlyweds who came to seek his blessing on their marriages. This is the Pius XII who is revealed in Dear Newlyweds. Dear Newlyweds should be placed in the hands of every newly-married couple. It is a book to read, ponder, cherish, and be guided by, all through married life. Newlywed, married, and engaged couples will be inspired and uplifted by Pius XII's explanation of Matrimony and his insight into the practical problems of everyday marriage. Dear Newlyweds is a book to turn to again and again. It is a sure guide as new difficulties arise - problems of discipline in the rearing of children, temptations against fidelity, relationships with elderly parents, and much more! Dear Newlyweds combines the solid doctrine of the Roman Magisterium with the pastoral touch of the Angelic shepherd himself. It is Catholic truth digested and perfectly fitted to those who need it most. It is not a haphazard collection of talks, but forms a complete course on Catholic married life.
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Mothers Manual
A. Francis Coomes, SJ
The Original Mothers' Manual contains prayers and directions for the Mother and expectant Mother. This beautiful little book is a true companion, inspiration and comfort for her joys, hopes, loves and anxieties. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/8", illustrated with line drawings. BACK IN STOCK!!
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Mothers Manual - Deluxe Hardbound
A. Francis Coomes, SJ
The Original Mothers' Manual contains prayers and directions for the Mother and expectant Mother. This beautiful little book is a true companion, inspiration and comfort for her joys, hopes, loves and anxieties. Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/8", illustrated with line drawings. BACK IN STOCK!!
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The Original Fathers’ Manual. Spiritual aids for the husband and father. Accommodates a long felt need for prayer and guidance. Size is 3 1/2” X 5 1/2” 159 Pages
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Fathers Manual - Deluxe Hardbound
A. Francis Coomes, SJ
The Original Fathers’ Manual. Spiritual aids for the husband and father. Accommodates a long felt need for prayer and guidance. Size is 3 1/2” X 5 1/2” 159 Pages
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Fr. Cramer begins at the door of the Church with a mother who has come for God's blessing upon her - The Churching of Women. He continues to explain along with this beautiful ceremony, the vocation of Motherhood and the virtues necessary to fulfill it. Fr. Cramer explains how a young woman should approach the sacrament of matrimony and then assists her in the proper education of her children. Includes the prayers she should daily raise to heaven to request graces for her family. CHAPTERS INCLUDE: The Mother's First Visit to Church; The Vocation and Education of a Mother; Love of the Mother for Her Children; The Consecration of a Mother; The Child's Introduction to the Truths of Our Holy Religion; How to Behave with Regard to the Faults of Children; The Guardian of Holy Modesty and Innocence; The Direction of Her Children; The Mother of a Priest; Prayers for the Most Important Situations and Necessities of a Mother. Gold-embossed hardcover, with 26 illustrations.
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Fr. Cramer explains the high dignity, honor, and responsibility of the vocation of Fatherhood and the virtues necessary to fulfill this important vocation. Since God gave fathers the title He would have us call Him when He entrusted children to their care, the importance of the role of a father cannot be stressed enough. Fathers will understand the great obligation of their vocation which they will be asked to render an account of, and will turn to this book time and time again for important advice on raising children, heading their family, and setting a good example. Includes the prayers fathers should daily raise to heaven to request graces for himself and his family. CHAPTERS INCLUDE: The Name of the Father; The Father's Vocation; His Stewardship; His Qualifications; The Christian Mother alone is not Sufficient; The Father Must Be Truly Christian; His Obligations; Difficulties; Dangers to the Faith; Practise the Christian Life; Keep Holy the Sabbath; Discipline; Punishment; Choice of a State in Life; The Father at Prayer. Gold-embossed hardcover, with 24 illustrations.
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In this long out-of-print book, Father Alexander, OFM, addresses critical issues concerning home-life such as courtship, marriage, and parenthood. Written during the first World War, home-and family-life were under aggressive attack, while men were away fighting. Since that time the assault has increased and widened. The Catholic Home delivers guidelines and insights in a manner concise enough for the reluctant but erudite enough for the conscientious. Father helps the reader restore home life and all its parts to the central place of honor it deserves. Father Alexander (1854-1941) was a Fransiscan brother and priest. In addition to this work, he authored A Spiritual Retreat, Honour Thy Mother, The Way of Youth, The Third Province, A Mother's Letters, and The Method of Giving Missions and Retreats in General Use Among the Fransiscan Fathers of the English Province. "I hope [this book] will be very widely read by parents-especially by young parents - and by young married couples and youths and maidens who are preparing for the holy state of Matrimony." - Louis Charles Casartelli, Bishop of Salford
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Family as Primary Educator
Aurora Bernal, Francisco Altarejos, Alfredo Rodriguez
This book emphasizes the community character of the family. This aspect shows that the relationships established in the family decisively affect how the child sees and understands itself, and learns how to act in society. This community of persons comes about through the interactive personalities of family members and the resulting development of habits. Family education is precisely the cooperative formation of ethically good habits.
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Over 3,000 names of saints for boys and girls. Used for years by parents choosing baptismal names. A handy reference. Belongs in every home and parish. All alphabetical, plus derivatives from basic names.
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Motherhood and Family answers the questions, “What does a woman want?" Answer – What a woman is natured to do. “What is a woman natured to do?"—Motherhood and family. If mankind is a tree, woman is its roots. And the roots are hurting (even Catholic roots). This is a book for traditional Catholic parenting. Book reviewer for The Remnant, Mrs. Sherry Foster, writes: “I really found the book to be very helpful for me personally and I’m so excited for the women who will read it.” If any of these hit home, ladies, Motherhood and Family is talking about it with you: * Avoid the discouragement of reforming your husband according to your ideas of (feminine) holiness; * Multiply the spiritual goods coming from homebirth and breastfeeding; * Debunk worldly notions of love and romance for your growing girls; * Use the watchwords of common sense and courage to help your family; * Invite poverty to be a necessary part of your Family Rule; * Serve the Church, family, and parish as a single woman; * Understand the similarities between marriage and consecrated religious life which advance holiness; * Prepare for the end of active motherhood and the beginning of a gracious old age.
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This book praises mothers responsible for their sons' priestly vocation: the mothers of Saint Bernard and Saint John Bosco; Alice Rolls, mother of ten religious; the mother of Pope Saint Pius X; the mothers of Lu, that town of 4,000, who gave 500 sons to the priesthood in 50 years. What are the dispositions which characterize mothers of priests? Includes indulgenced prayers for vocations.
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A Welcome for your Child: A Guide to Baptism for Parents
Julie Kavanagh and Maeve Mahon
The sacrament of baptism welcomes a child into the family of God in a special way. In the course of its celebration those present will experience a rich tapestry of symbols, actions, gestures, prayers and the Word of God. This book is intended to explain such symbolism and the meanings behind the various parts of the baptism ceremony so that all may fully experience the deep meaning of baptism for the child, the family and the wider Christian community. Full of helpful reminders and practical tips, this book will be an invaluable aid to parents, godparents and the whole family as they prepare for this important day in the life of the new baby.
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In this ground-breaking book, Colleen Hammond challenges today’s fashions and provides you the information you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the onslaught of tasteless, immodest clothing. Colleen Hammond shares real-life examples of how women can accentuate the grace and beauty of their femininity, and she shows that “modest” definitely does not mean “frumpy". Includes how to talk to teenagers about the privilege of femininity so they will want to dress with dignity.
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Scott Hahn, in First Comes Love, uses the idea of family to explain Catholic thought about the Trinity. Hahn believes that the relations among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are a model for the relations among every nuclear unit composed of father, mother, and child. And he believes that the family of the Church helps people emulate the Trinitarian family and can heal them when they fall short of such holiness. Hahn moves easily from personal anecdote to Scriptural analysis, making his case that Jesus understood all of humanity as part of one family when he called his followers brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers. First Comes Love makes the salutary point that neither romance nor parenthood alone can give us a sufficient sense of belonging. "God built us all to live in a much larger family, to experience a much larger love ... a love that extends infinitely." 'This is a remarkable book' Aidan Nichols OP.
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Your Labor of Love: A Spiritual Companion for Expectant Mothers
Agnes Penny
The author shares the Catholic solutions she found to the problems and struggles of pregnancy, with 36 short chapters on everything the expectant mother experiences: Tiredness, Mood Swings, Praying for Your Baby, Seeking Physical Comfort, Fears, Bearing Saints, Waiting, Post Partum, Marital Difficulties, Run-ins with the In-Laws and much more. This book is perfect for women who want to accept the challenges and joys of motherhood according to God's Will, rather than to follow the wisdom of the world.
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Your Vocation of Love: A Spiritual Companion for Catholic Mothers
Agnes Penny
Your Vocation of Love is a book by the mother of four young children, who has written this little manual to encourage mothers of young children in their sublime vocation of motherhood and to assist them in this glorious role with scores of practical tips on what to do in the challenging situations that automatically arise in raising and educating a family. Here the author shares with her readers both the spiritual and the practical solutions she has found to the normal problems and struggles women typically experience with motherhood. And she covers these in 34 short but insightful chapters that make a quick read for mothers on the go-who often have only a few minutes reading time to gain some quick but much-needed inspiration.
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This small book contains practical, no nonsense advice on the subjects of dating and choosing a marriage partner all from the Catholic theological viewpoint. Father Lovasik points out clearly what one's moral obligations are in this area- an invaluable aid to youthful readers. Plus he demonstrates that Catholic marriage is different and why it is important to choose a partner who is of the Catholic Faith if one would insure his or her personal happiness in marriage. With the rampant dangers to impurity today, with the lax moral standards of a large segment of our society, with divorce at epidemic levels, Clean Love in Courtship will be a welcome source of light and guidance to Catholics serious about their faith.
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One of the greatest and best-loved spokesmen for the Faith here sets out the Church's beautiful understanding of marriage in his trademark clear and entertaining style. Frankly and charitably, Bishop Sheen presents the causes of and solutions to common marital crises, and tells touching real-life stories of people whose lives were transformed through marriage. Not only an insightful look at the proper/Catholic notion of love and sex, Bishop Sheen covers practically every aspect of marriage with a view to imparting its proper role and purpose. From the damage caused by indiscriminate sex education to the "three basic tensions in marriage," Bishop Sheen shows the Church's teaching on the sacrament of matrimony from the standpoints of philosophy, theology and morality. He emphasizes that Our Lord Jesus Christ is at the center of every successful and loving marriage. Hence, THREE to Get Married. This is a perfect gift for engaged couples, or for married people as a fruitful occasion for self-examination.
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Husband and Wife: The Joys, Sorrows and Glories of Married Life
Fr. Paul Wickens
The traditional principles of Catholic marriage in a brief, dignified, and insightful manner that is both humourous and enlightening. By a priest with many years of pastoral experience. Covers God's law, indisolubility, various forms of unfaithfulness, Union of Mind and Heart, Differences between Male and Female, the Physical Union, Periodic Abstinence, etc. Great for the married, engaged or anyone considering marriage. The only book of its kind available today!
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The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality
The Pontifical Council for the Family
Guidelines for Education within the Family. This is a book for parents who want to prepare their children for adult life, especially with regard to sexuality. Taking Christ's 'self-giving' as the model, it reflects on the universal call to 'true love and chastity' , and the vocation to marriage. Guidance is offered on decency, modesty, privacy, and self-control; parents as models, and the inestimable value of growing up in a 'domestic community' of life and love. The stages from innocence to puberty and adolescence, up to adulthood are each considered. First published in 1996, these clear, compassionate and practical guidelines remain the foremost expression of Church teaching on this delicate and arduous task.
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A Companion to Catholic Education
Ed. Leonardo Franchi and Stephen McKinney
This reader introduces the key theological themes of Catholic Religious Education today, providing an appropriate core text for those who are being educated to become Catholic teachers and preparing to work in Catholic schools. An ideal aid for managers and classroom teachers, it will also be useful for catechists and parents. This resource for Catholic educators is designed for use in conjunction with other dedicated textbooks and good curricular material. It is not a stand-alone reference guide for educators but will orientate those new to the study of theology and Religious Education towards key theological themes they will encounter in their teaching and act as a catalyst for further and deeper study of the range of themes covered. Teachers and student teachers can use this text to chart their way through the many curricular packages with which they are faced today.
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The Christian Teacher: Shepherd of Loving Kindness
David O'Malley, SDB
Every teacher, working vocationally, is looking for buried treasure. The teacher will unearth the strands of God’s spirit that point to a loving presence at the heart of each person, hidden in relationships, and in the gifts among colleagues and pupils. In tantrums and in tragedies, in celebrations and shared silence, the same spirit of loving kindness will emerge, slipping into and out of focus in our poor spiritual sight. Now we see only dimly what will later become obvious; we need to work with the faith that God is with us. In the vocation to teach, we need a deeper insight to see that it is well worth going the extra mile. This booklet is an attempt to sharpen the awareness of the teacher in recognising opportunities for loving kindness.. It will help teachers support colleagues. Working with the young, there are moments for gratitude and celebration scattered throughout each day. This book is meant to be used to help evaluate that wider unspoken set of expectations that persist after the more measurable elements of teaching have been recorded and analysed.
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There are all sorts of definitions for prayer. It is an occasion for getting in touch with the infinite within us and around us. With this in mind, prayer time in the classroom can be a sacred moment, a bonding time. Teachers with children. Children with children. More importantly a bonding time with a loving Father. This book aims to help make worship in the classroom a special moment for everyone. An opportunity to give life and strength to all other moments of the day. 7 themes are developed using a helpful 4 day lesson plan: I am important, I am Loved, Caring and Sharing, Our World is Holy, Happiness is, Saying Yes, Friends - can also be adapted for school assembly. Particularly suited for Key Stage 1 (Infants).
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Pedagogies of Religious Education
Ed. Michael Grimmitt
Case studies in the research and development of good pedagogic practice in RE. An essential guide to teaching and learning strategies in primary and secondary school RE.
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A Handbook for Parents. An in depth and refreshing look at the subject. Discipline, Home Management, Socialization, Catholic teachings, Catholic family life and more, with concrete suggestions and examples. Excellent!
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Family as Primary Educator
Aurora Bernal, Francisco Altarejos, Alfredo Rodriguez
This book emphasizes the community character of the family. This aspect shows that the relationships established in the family decisively affect how the child sees and understands itself, and learns how to act in society. This community of persons comes about through the interactive personalities of family members and the resulting development of habits. Family education is precisely the cooperative formation of ethically good habits.
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Parents, Children and the Facts of Life
Fr. Henry V. Sattler, C.SS.R., Ph.D.
Shows sex education is the duty of parents. Traditional Catholic principles. What to tell children, when and how; dangers to avoid; questions to expect. Practical, assuring, authoritative, helpful.
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In this widely acclaimed book, Jim McManus focuses on the rediscovery of the healing power of prayer, and the recovery of the healing ministry within the Church. Includes a chapter on the healing power of forgivness.
[more details...] Paperback, 217 pages.
The Inside Job: A Spirituality of True Self-Esteem
Fr Jim McManus
True self-esteem is a gift that only we can give to ourselves; and only we can deprive ourselves of it. This book explores a rich, personalistic spirituality, made relevant to the reader through the insights of modern theology and psychology.
[more details...] Paperback, 149 pages.
Finding Forgiveness
Jim McManus and Stephanie Thornton
Looks at every facet of unforgiveness - its causes, symptoms and consequences. Then, drawing on real-life case studies, the words and examples of Jesus, they demonstrated the truly healing power of forgiveness and guide the reader in the search of this elusive quality.
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In this revised and expanded edition, McManus explores how lives are healed, changed and enriched through the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
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The Da Vinci Hoax: Exposing the Errors in "the Da Vinci Code"
Carl E Olson, Sandra Miesel
The definitive response to and critique of Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code", and its careful research will also help those confused by other similar works by disreputable conspiracy theorists. "Finally! Someone has taken the trouble to counter the absurdities of "The Da Vinci Code". And unlike the original, "The Da Vinci Hoax" is a delight to read." - Prof. P Jenkins, Pennsylvania State University
[more details...] Paperback, 375 pages.
This book considers, in a very practical way, the dilemma of leaders in Christian communities; involved with the delivery of plans, targets and budgets: yet sensitive to the hidden presence of God in all that happens. The aim is help leaders strengthen their awareness of the spiritual dimension of leadership in school and youth groups by looking at the way gospel patterns can emerge through the service of authority in a Christian community. The vocational dimension of carrying responsibility is the main focus of this book: that spiritual thread is traced in the vagaries of planning and building teams, while recognising the spiritual patterns unfolding in ordinary events. Touching that deeper stream of consciousness in leadership gives energy and increased stamina to those who bear the hidden burden of leadership. This book should prove invaluable for all who lead, or aspire to lead, in a Christian community.
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Journey to Freedom
John Pridmore with Greg Watts
"Many of us can feel trapped and in prison, that life is not worth living and that there are parts of us which we find hard to accept" says John Pridmore, former London gangster and international speaker. He explores why so many of us sense there is something missing from our lives and why feelings of fulfilment and happiness are so short lived. Drawing on his own experiences and those of the men and women he has encountered on his travels, whose lives and ideas have shaped our modern culture and society, he discusses issues such as the nature of love, sexuality, spirituality and forgiveness. He looks deeply at the wounds many of us cannry and how we can find peace, healing and a sense of real freedom. This is a book that can show you how to accept yourself, have richer personal relationships and discover what it is that makes you truly unique. In large print, easy to read format.
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From Gangland to Promised Land
John Pridmore with Greg Watts
He was a serious ‘Face’ in London’s East End – His jackets were tailored to hold his machete and knuckledusters – His Drug deals netted him thousands – He had a penthouse, sports cars and women – He nearly killed a man outside a nightclub – Then something extraordinary happened… The second edition of this best-selling biography, Greg Watts tells the compelling story of John Pridmore's conversion to Christianity. John now speaks in prisons and schools, and has appeared on EWTN TV.
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The Gangster's Guide to God
John Pridmore with Greg Watts
The Gangster's Guide is less an autobiography than a series of meditations and observations on modern life illustrated with autobiographical sketches, and backed up by tales from the lives of Christians Pridmore admires. These range from Jesus and the apostles to Louis Pasteur, Mother Teresa, and members of his own family. The book is divided into short chapters with titles such as `The Guv'nor God', `Get over it self forgiveness' and `Giving up the gear addictions' providing a unique blend of contemporary and eternal themes.
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Repentance is key for reconciliation and healing between individuals. What does one do, however, when it is a question of institutional sin, deep seated prejudices, racism, or wrong doing that may have been done by a nation, group or even by individuals representing the Church many years ago? Pope John Paul II has played a particularly significant rote in Christian initiatives for reconciliation. To help us reflect on this area, in this paper, Fr Peter Hocken looks at the whole area of Repentance for the sins of the past and the significance of the Purification of Memories. He also gives some practical advice on how people might get involved in this.
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The Jesus Prayer
A Monk of the Eastern Church
This unique study provides the reader with both a historical and spiritual understanding of the prayer which simply invokes the name of Jesus.
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The Eastern Churches are a diverse group ranging from large churches like the Russian and Greek Orthodox to smaller ones like the Ethiopian Orthodox and the Eastern-rite Catholic churches. This booklet explores how historical differences came about, what the status of each Church is, and what characterises the spiritual life and worship of our Eastern brethren. Only by understanding and respecting each other’s differences will the Church be reunited and “breathe with both lungs”, East and West.
[more details...] Paperback, 88 pages.
The Place of the Heart: An Introduction to Orthodox Spirituality
Elisabeth Behr-Sigel
Describes basic elements of Orthodox spirituality: Scripture, primitive Christianity, Hellenism, primitive monasticism, liturgics, and contemplation. Included is "The Power of the Name," by Bishop Kallistos Ware, which explores the meaning of the Jesus Prayer.
[more details...] Paperback, 192 pages.
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B0516
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Way of the Ascetics
Tito Colliander
The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth. Way of the Ascetics is a rich, compact introduction for modern readers to the Eastern Christian spiritual tradition that has been an inspiration to millions for centuries. These compassionate and insightful reflections on self-control and inner peace are meant to lead the readers to fuller union with God. The author makes a generous selection of succinct yet profound extracts from the spiritual Fathers and provides an illuminating commentary and practical applications for daily devotion. He tempers austerity with common sense, warmth, and even humor, as he urges us on our journey toward God.
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This outstanding product of late Byzantium's theological renaissance draws upon the enduring sources of Orthodox spirituality - the Church's sacramental and liturgical traditions. Cabasilas proclaimed that man's true life lies not in himself but in Christ.
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On the Invocation of the Name of Jesus
Lev Gillet, A Monk of the Eastern Church
The invocation of the Name of Jesus is a way of prayer more familiar to Christians of the East than of the West. In the Orthodox Church it is known as the “Jesus Prayer” and is widely practiced, not only in monasteries but by lay people as well. The invocation of the Holy Name, however, has also been used by many generations of Western Christians. This form of prayer has a universal appeal to Orthodox and Roman Catholics, to Anglicans and Protestants, to all kinds of Christians of both Eastern and Western traditions.
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Christ is in Our Midst
Fr John (Anonymous)
To this saintly Russian monk who died in 1958, “the one thing needful” is God, and the path to God is prayer, “prayer unceasing.” Through prayer man can once again get in touch with his heart, the core of his being, wherein the dwelling place of God is truly to be found. These letters, so steeped in wisdom and humility, ring with a rare depth and simplicity. These letters of a true contemplative and spiritual guide, who is able to rejoice in God's love in the midst of an increasingly materialistic world, who is able to trust fully in Him, and to discern in all the circumstances of life, no matter how humble or seemingly commonplace, a meaning and a dimension of eternity.
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A Search for Orthodox Spirituality. A fascinating look at the Greek Orthodox approach to spirituality that will appeal to modern seekers. "A fascinating narrative that is … dialogue and meditation, history and politics, theology and travelogue." - Los Angeles Times.
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This collection of writings by Matthew the Poor focuses on the living Christ of history: His Nativity, Passion, Resurrection, Ascension and relation to the Church, and the Holy Spirit in dogmatic and ascetical theology. Revealing the essence of the Christian life in simple yet profound images, Matthew's discourses on humility, repentance, asceticism, fasting, suffering, and unity convey the Gospel message in powerful terms to modern man.
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Wisdom from Above: A Primer in the Theology of Father Sergei Bulgakov
Aidan Nichols, OP
Sergei Bulgakov, born in Russia in 1871, was one of the principal Eastern theologians of the twentieth century. His theology has been called, from the Greek word for wisdom, sophia, a 'sophialogical theology', a theology of the wisdom of God.
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Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting
Aidan Hart
This book is a comprehensive and clear explanation of the techniques and materials needed for egg tempera panel painting, gilding, fresco and secco wall painting, written by someone with over twenty years proffesional experience. Although the context is the icon tradition, the techniques covered will be equally useful for any practitioner and student of these mediums. It also explains the history and theology of these sacred images. The last two decades have seen a bourgeoning interest in icons in the west, as much outside the Orthodox Church as inside it. Icons are being commissioned by Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals and churches, as well as by individuals of many denominations. This very broad interest in icons and the attraction of the Orthodox spirituality behind the icon has greatly increased the number of people who want to learn about the art of iconography. Gloriously illustrated in colour and with a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales.
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CTS Deeper Christianity Series. Images have been used in Christian worship for over seventeen centuries, and few styles have withstood the test of time as well as the holy icon. In this richly illustrated book, Fr John Baggley guides the reader through the history of the holy icon and gives useful keys for understanding the main types of icons and their use in prayer and liturgy.
[more details...] Paperback, 96 pages.
Mary Mother of God: Her Life in Icons and Scripture
ed. Giovanna Parravicini
Icons, 'sacred pages' which convey the message of salvation to us, are receiving renewed interest in Western culture, in contrast to the Eastern churches in which they have always held a privileged place. In this book, rare and precious oriental icons have been assembled to tell the life of the Virigin Mary, the Theotokos (Mother of God). Each four-colour icon is accompanied by a guide to its significance, together with texts from the Bible and from the Fathers of the Eastern Church - sequenced according to the story of our salvation, from the Old to the New Testament. This book is truly a contemplative encounter with the 'most precious treasure of the earth' by which we are led by this 'woman clothed with the syn' to pentrate more deeply into the mystery of her Son.
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How to Pray with Icons is a simple, engaging way of introducing readers of all ages to icons and reflective prayer. Its colourful icons - "windows into Heaven" - are accompanied by helpful explanations of the gospel events and brief prayers. With Suggestions for Parents/Teachers on last page.
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A History of Icon Painting
Ed. Archimandrite Zacchaeus (Wood). Trans. Kate Cooke
An excellent compact encyclopaedia on the history of icons, with each chapter being written by one or two of the nine specialist authors, covering the history of the icon throughout the whole Orthodox world. Also includes chapers on theology of icons, and the technique of painting. The colour prints are of excellent quality, and include useful details as well as complete works.
[more details...] Hardback, 288 pages.
This book has become widely recognised as one of the most authoritative, accessible and well-balanced introductions to the native Christian faith of the British Isles, its origins and development, continuing legacy and recent revival. First published in 1993 this new edition includes a new introduction highlighting the changes in Celtic Christianity since the first edition.
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Celtic Christianity: A Sacred Tradition, A Vision of Hope
Timothy Joyce
This book introduces a mysterious and extraordinary spiritual world, one which drew on pre-Christian beliefs and culture and took form in the church as it developed among the Celtic peoples sixteen centuries ago. Celtic Christianity offers a rediscovery of an ancient tradition that can sustain spiritual seekers and renew the church today. As Timothy Joyce shows, Celtic spirituality appeals to mind, body, and spirit. Joyous and mystical, it affirms the goodness of creation and the gifts of women; it blossoms in poetry, myth, and song. While recounting the heroic tales of saints Patrick, Bridget, and Columcille, Joyce also goes beyond other books, showing how and why this distinctive tradition gradually was subsumed by a more rigid and authoritarian style of Catholocism. Finally, he movingly reflects on the centuries of suffering that have left an indelible mark on Irish consciousness and spirit.
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Restoring the Woven Cord. Strands of Celtic Christianity for the Church today
Michael Mitton
The author examines how each strand which makes up the Christian faith was expressed in the life and witness of the Celtic Church. In true Celtic tradition he uses story as his primary medium by beginning each chapter with the story of one of the Celtic saints, which is then interpreted for the Church today.
[more details...] Paperback, 178 pages.
Using archaeological and literary evidence, Elizabeth Rees has produced the first ever guidebook to 250 Sites in the British Isles where Celtic saints lived and worked. Accurate descriptions are given, with a history of each site, directions about how to find it and, where relevant, useful information such as sailing times or where to find the church key.
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Following the patterns of everday life, from waking to sleeping, these prayers link the themes of Celtic spirituality: faith, creation and God. They range from the familiar prayers of the Carmina Gadelica, David Adam and the Iona community to new prayers with the distinctive rhythm and simplicity of the Celtic tradition.
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A Biography of Bede Griffiths. Inspiring Biography of Bede Griffiths, one of the twentieth century's greatest spiritual pioneers, a Benedictine monk who went to India in 1955, where he built up a thriving spiritual community. Bede Griffiths was convince
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Christianity and the Religions: From Confrontation to Dialogue
Jacque Dupuis, SJ
My intention', writes Dupuis, 'is to help Christians of our time to discover more deeply the scope of God's plan for humankind,… The aim is to do theology not for a billion and a half Christians in the world, but for the six billion human beings who share the same "global village"'
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Common Ground:: Letters to a World Community of Meditators
Laurence Freeman OSB
John Main started the first Christian meditation center in 1975. Laurence Freeman has carried on his work and is the director of the World Community for Christian Meditation. His letters to members of this group focus on a variety of fascinating themes including the nature of spiritual friendship, holiness, clarity, wounded healers, and the punctuality of the Spirit.
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Light Within: The Inner Path of Meditiation
Laurence Freeman OSB
Talks given to weekly meditation groups where people of all ages, languages, backgrounds and opinions listened and then shared meditation together. 'There is no simpler proof of goodwill than to meditate with a person you disagee with…there is a level of
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The Festival of Isalm, comparative religion in schools, temples and mosques in our cities - other faiths are now in our midst. Are they a threat to Christianity - or does God have something to say to us through them? Bede Griffiths was a monk of the Ben
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"God has spoken to us 'in many and various ways', as the letter to the Hebrews says. In the Hindu tradtion, in Hindu scriptures and in the Hindu way of life, there is a rich and developing revelation of the reality of God which Christians need to share if
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John Main: A Biography in text and photos
Paul Harris
This booklet is a collection of personal reminiscences by John Main's family, friends and colleagues. It adds a new dimension to the understanding of the man, the monk, and the teaching.
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Multi-Faith Britain: An Experiment in Worship
David A Hart
Essays on perspectives of the Bahai, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh faiths. The editor, an Anglican priest, is Director of The Open Centre, a place of inter-faith encounter in Derby.
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What do Christians need to know about the Qur'an (Koran)? Fr Jacques answers the question admirably. He contrasts the essential teachings of Islam with the Jewish and Christian understandings of themselves. He examines Islamic teachings on Jesus and Mary, the universal mission of Muslims and Islamic Law. He is both sympathetic and critical. Never has there been a more critical time than this for Christians to learn about Islam and its Holy book, the Qur'an.
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John Main: Arranged for Daily Reading
John Main OSB
John Main was one of the great spiritual masters whose following today extends across the world. This selection draws upon his best writing to present the heart of his teaching in a way which will open new spiritual avenues to the reader. The essence of h
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Wisdom Roads. Conversations with Remarkable Meditation Masters.
Lawrence G. Muller
This book of plain speaking conversations brings together eight outstanding contemporary teachers of meditation from quite diverse wisdom traditions, including Christian meditation, Centering prayer, and Christian Sannyasa; Buddhist Bon Dzogchen and Thera
[more details...] Paperback, 185 pages.
Explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths. Emphasises the inner, rather than institutional dimensions of these religions. Over 2 million copies sold.
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Swami Abhishiktananda. His life told through his letters.
James Stuart
This book tells the story of his life from his arrival in India in 1948 until his death in 1973. A Belgian Benedictine monk who has become widely acclaimed as a pioneer in interfaith dialogue.
[more details...] Paperback, 348 pages.
Prayer (New edition translated from the French)
Swami Abhishiktananda
The author was a French monk who lived in India from 1948 until his death in 1973. In his deep contact with Indian spirituality he found that his own Christian experience was greatly enriched; the fruits of this experience are presented here in a simple
[more details...] Paperback, 120 pages.
The Cave of the Heart: The Life of Swami Abhishiktananda
Shirley du Boulay
A story of a transformation and spiritual adventure: how a Catholic monk from Brittany became an Indian swami, and his life a bridge between two religious worlds. By the author of Beyond the Darkness: A Biography of Bede Griffiths. "An important boo.
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From Dec 2 to 8 1985, a small group of close friends of Sw Abh met at Jeevandhara Ashram, Jaiharikhal, Himalayas. The purpse of this meeting was to share with each other and with some of a younger generation (their memores of Swamiji and so to revive th
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The Mountain of the Lord: Pilgrimage to Gangotri
Swami Abhishiktananda
In The Mountain of the Lord, Abhishiktananda has given a sensitive account of Hindu pilgrimage in the Himalayas, based on his experience, and has also pointed out its significance. These pages reflect the devotion which inspires the countless humble pilg
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The world's first Bible, with colour illustrations, that gives equal weight to different religions traditions, including highlights from: The Upanishads, The Bhagavad Gita, Buddhist Scriptures, Zen and Taoist Collections, African Oral Traditions, The poems of Zarathustra, The Hebrew Scriptures and Hasidic Literature, The New Testament and The Letters of the Early Fathers, Christian Mysticism, The Quran, Sufic Mysticism. Hardback. 451 pages.
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The eightfold path of Jesus revisited with Buddhist insights. Each chapter is a presentation of Jesus' teachings on the Way to True Happiness (the Beatitudes found in Jesus' great Sermon on the Mount). Pointers given by the Lord Buddha further illuminat
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An Advent Novena. Preparing for Christmas with Pope Benedict XVI is an ideal prayer companion for the busy days leading up to Christmas. Portable and practical, this novena is brief enough to be used whenever a few minutes are available and can easily be carried in a purse or pocket. The antiphons, reflections, and meditations in this novena are all composed from homilies, audiences, and other talks by the Pope. Whether joined to a parish's celebration of daily Mass, prayed at various parish meetings, or used at home around the table, this booklet offers a wonderful way to reflect and re-center during Advent.
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Christians know that St. John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord. Which other saints can accompany us during the four weeks of waiting for the birth of Jesus? Through insightful reflections Friedman connects us to the lives of saints and holy ones suggested by the Scriptural readings of Advent. Each day of Advent until Christmas Day, find: brief reflections on each Advent lectionary reading; saintly connections to each reading; suggested actions for each day; prayers to help you slow down and savour the season of waiting and hope.
[more details...] Paperback, 70 pages.
Drawn from Archbishop Sheen's best-selling books, these 28 reflections will lead you day by day through the Advent season. Eloquent quotes are paired with beautiful Scriptures on the themes of the season - patience, waiting, gift, hope, humility, joy and more. Spend a few quiet moments of each day with one of the twentieth century's greatest preachers.
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This enchanting book is a boost and a tonic for the faith we celebrate at Christmas time. Carefully setting the stage for the birth of the Saviour, he gradually populates the crib with all its different characters, explaining the significance of each one. Each chapter concludes with some points to ponder, making this an ideal book for both preachers and prayers. The book combines sensitivity to the concerns of biblical scholarship with a popular approach style. It is intended to help people enter prayerfully and reflectively into the spirit of Christmas. Dimensions (215mm x 138mm x 9mm).
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Advent Reflections: Come Lord Jesus
Archbishop Timothy Dolan
Would you like to take a break from the fast pace of your real-world holiday preparation and enter a sacred space of joyful anticipation of the coming of Christ at Christmas? Now you can - with the help of Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan. Make this holy season unique with this practical, accessible spiritual guide. With four manageable themes for each week of Advent, these reflections focus on "The Three Comings of Jesus," "St. John the Baptist," "St. Joseph: A Man Forgotten," and "Our Blessed Mother Mary" all the while using contemporary stories to illustrate the lessons we can learn from these holy lives. Give yourself an early gift, as Archbishop Dolan leads you through refreshing and insightful meditations to make the most of this Advent season.
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Devotion to the Infant Jesus This very special little booklet (3”x5”—32 pages) is a tribute to the Child Jesus—full of prayers, novenas, litanies, hymns and it also includes the story of the true meaning of Christmas—a year around treasure but very special for the Christmas season
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Catholic storyteller Ann Ball joins Damian Hinojosa to offer remarkable stories about Jesus’ infant life, including scripture stories andapocryphal narratives. Photos from around the world highlight unforgettable art that depict the young Jesus.
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Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St Francis of Assisi
John V Kruse
It is essential in today's postmodern culture to remember the true purpose of Advent--the preparation for and celebration of the coming of Jesus. Each day's selection offers a new insight from one of the most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis serves as an appropriate model of virtue during the time of year when it is easy to become caught up in the materialized aspects of the holiday. Through his words, we are reminded of the simplicity in poverty, the reverence of God's word, of showing gratitude, and practicing forgiveness. Along with the words of St. Francis are daily Scripture readings and prayers that mirror his philosophy. After reflecting, readers will find an Advent action--something simple they can do to keep the words and prayers alive with them throughout the day.
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Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Padre Pio
Anthony F Chiffolo
Daily Scripture And Prayers Together With Saint Pio of Pietrelcina's Own Words. Padre Pio knew with complete certainty that at all times his place was beside Jesus, whether it be Jesus the suffering servant or Jesus the innocent babe. Providing some pre-Advent counsel, he wrote, "One thing only is necessary, to be close to Jesus...". This Advent, let us join Padre Pio as he hastens to the God-Child, heeding the angels and following the star, to experience God's nearness, where anything and everything are possible. Let the words of Padre Pio open your heart to the mystery of Christ’s birth! Reflections for each day of the Advent and Christmas seasons, plus Scripture readings and prayers.
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Starting with the Christmas Story according to St. Luke, this newly designed edition includes: The Legend of the Christmas Rose (Lagerlof), A Christmas Mystery (Locke), The Fir Tree (Hans Christian Anderson), The goblins and the Sexton (Charles Dickens), The Other Wise Man (Henry van Dyke), The Holy Night (Lagerlof), The Little Match Girl (Hans Christian Anderson), The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry), The Cratchit’s Christmas Dinner (Charles Dickens), The Oak of Geismar (Henry van Dyke) and the Noel Candle (Clement Moore). Smyth-sewn signatures, cream paper.
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A Child's Book of Christmas Carols
Illustrated by Masha
Original design and arrangement by The Artists and Writers Guild, Inc. and published by Random House, N.Y., in 1942. Long out of print, now exquisitely reproduced exactly like the original by the craftsmen at The Neumann Press. This is a book that will give lasting joy to its owner. It contains the words and music of eighteen of the best-loved Christmas carols, elegantly illustrated. The captivating full color end pages and full page illustrations (including many lovely smaller illustrations sprinkled throughout) are only part of this wonderful book. The beautiful traditional Christmas music and words are printed large and clear, simple enough for the novice but includes all four parts for harmony and piano. Each selection includes the music and words for two to six verses. Full color illustrations, 70 lb. cream paper, 40 large size 9.5” x 12” pages, laminated handcrafted hardcover.
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The Catholic Christmas Book of Cherished Christmas Customs
Fr Francis Weiser
This book recalls perfectly the origins and historical significance of the customs and ceremonies with which Christian men surrounded the birthday of their King. Just a few of the chapters covered are: Origin of the Feast; Christmas in the Middle ages; Midnight Mass; Hymns, Carols and Nativity plays; The Christmas Crib; Christmas Tree; Christmas Dinner; Saint Nicholas, Santa claus; Exchanging Presents; Cherished Customs; etc. This book will warm the heart and bring closer to all who read it the real significance and meaning of our Christmas customs. Laced with 22 illustrations by Robert Frankenberg, the book also includes Reference Notes and a very useful Index.
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Advent and Christmastide with the Saints
J B Midgley
Prayers and meditations. For many today the richness and warmth of these two seasons are almost unknown or long-forgotten. In our secular age Christmas has been sadly reduced to the shopping frenzy culminating on Christmas Eve. For those searching for more, this collection of sayings drawn from biblical sources, the fathers of the Church, saints and inspiring Christians, leads us into a new perspective, helping us to receive and savour the graces of this precious time and to live it as we are surely meant to.
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Advent, Christmas and Epiphany are long established seasons in the Church’s calendar, surrounded by many traditions and celebrations. With the reduction of Christmas and New Year, for many, to an extended shopping trip, this companion seeks to redress the balance by offering fascinating insight, reflection and explanation of the time from December to February each year, and how to understand and celebrate these seasons and feasts, and their impact on our daily life.
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This beautifully illustrated booklet contains a wealth of Advent and Christmas prayers for Christian families, as well as giving the background to Christmas customs. Includes advent wreath prayers, advent readings, prayers for crib and Christmas Tree, songs, carols and poems. 6" x 4" (15 x 10 cm). For families and individuals who want to celebrate Christmas in a traditional and prayerful way.
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A Year with the Church Fathers - Patristic Wisdom For Daily Living. Times change, but human nature does not. Neither do the daily struggles that all Christians experience in their walk with the Lord. Today as two thousand years ago we fight anger, pride, lust, spiritual sloth. Now as then we strive to be more diligent in prayer, more faithful to the commandments, more patient and charitable toward others. And in our time, no less than in the earliest centuries of Christianity, we need wise guidance to direct us on the road to holiness. In A Year with the Church Fathers, popular Patristics expert Mike Aquilina gathers the wisest, most practical teachings and exhortations from the Fathers of the Church, and presents them in a format perfect for daily meditation and inspiration. The Fathers were the immediate inheritors of the riches of the Apostolic Age, and their intimacy with the revelation of Jesus Christ is beautifully evident throughout their theological and pastoral writings: a profound patrimony that is ours to read and cherish and profit from. Learn to humbly accept correction from St. Clement of Rome. Let Tertullian teach you how to clear your mind before prayer. Read St. Gregory the Great and deepen your love for the Eucharist. Do you suffer from pain or illness? St. John Chrysostom's counsels will refresh you. Do you have trouble curbing your appetite for food and other fleshly things? St. John Cassian will teach you the true way to moderation and self-control. A Year with the Church Fathers is different from a study guide, and more than a collection of pious passages. It is a year-long retreat that in just a few minutes every day will lead you on a cycle of contemplation, prayer, resolution, and spiritual growth that is guaranteed to bring you closer to God and His truth. From the Church Fathers we should expect nothing less. Beautiful gift edition, with two- tone ultra soft cover, ribbon marker, and designed interior pages.
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Add to Order About the Author: Mike Aquilina is author or editor of more than a dozen books on Catholic history, doctrine, devotion and Church Fathers. He is vice president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology based in Steubenville, Ohio. Mike is co-host, with Scott Hahn, of “The Lamb’s Supper” (2001), “Hail, Holy Queen” (2002), “First Comes Love” (2003), “Lord, Have Mercy” (2004), and “Swear to God” (2005) — all airing on EWTN.
A Year with the Church Fathers" contains passages from historical writings of all the following Church Fathers:
Aphrahat
Aristides
Asterius of Amasea
Athenagoras
Barnabas
Commodianus
Dionysius
Eusebius
Hermas
Jacob of Serugh
Lactantius
Origen
Palladius of Galatia
Philoxenus
Pope St. Gregory the Great
St. Ambrose
St. Athanasius
St. Augustine
St. Basil
St. Clement of Alexandria
St. Clement of Rome
St. Cyprian
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
St. Cyril of Alexandria
St. Ephrem the Syrian
St. Gregory of Nyssa
St. Gregory Nazianzen
St. Hilary of Poitiers
St. Ignatius of Antioch
St. Irenaeus
St. Jerome
St. John Chrysostom
St. John Cassian
St. John of Damascus
St. Justin Martyr
St. Leo the Great
St. Pacian
St. Vincent of Lerins
Sulpitius Severus
Tatian
Tertullian
Theodoret
