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The Holy Family Catholic, Festac Town, Lagos: The Church you will love to worship

The Church is quite a big organization abounding with social gifts that are necessary for the growth of man in his Festac Town environment and beyond. It is also an organization that builds hope and develops the future of its worshippers having been administered by god-fearing priests who have the knack for development, touching the lives of the devoted worshippers in the church. It is indeed one church uniquely different from churches and it takes its numerous advantages from its immediate area of location being Festac Town, one of the largest estates in West Africa.

 

The origin of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac Town can be traced to the 1977 movements of early settlers into Festac town at the completion of the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) ceremony hosted in the country in the same year. The early residents of the estate were mainly Catholics who needed a place of worship. The requests of these residents to the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) the sole administrators of the estate yielded the desired results when in the same year; they were allocated with a piece of land at the 22 Road present location. It is fascinating to note that the early worshipper began worshipping in a make-shift structure around the site until the recent structure was completed.

 

This church is now a multi-purpose building housing a hospital with up-to-date facilities and wards, conference halls, library, book-shops, church offices, a youth-development centre etc. It is strategically located along 22 Road considered to be the heart of the town very close to the Post-Office, Nigerian Telecommunication (NITEL) building, Water works, Local Government Council which can be accessed from behind, Power Holding Company building, and lots of shops. The church is therefore centrally located in the commercial heart of the town.

 

It has been pointed out that the strength of the church lies in its effective organization carried out by a team of learned individuals and personalities many of who strive to make it an envy of other churches around which indeed it is. The various youth organizations have also been a source of potency to the church that has educated, enlightened and well-thoughtful youths as members. The church is also the most populous church in Festac Town with quite a lot of out-stations in and around the town.

 

The Holy Family Catholic Church is a parish with some of its out-stations scattered around the town and can be found on 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue, 1st Avenue, 23 Road (by 402 Road) etc. Many of these out-stations are still under construction and the parish is doing all within its means to ensure that they are completed within a reasonable time.

 

The parish has also had some well-respected priests in the past who invested their competence into bringing it to its present admirable condition today. Many of these priests still visit the church and proffers constructive and practical advice that have always been to the favour to the church, offering it the opportunity for continuous growth. This makes it a spiritual home as well as a social organization.

 

The New Jerusalem arm of the Charismatic Movement of the church with many of its societies such as Evangelical, Greeters etc has also been a foundation of the spiritual growth of the church, helping in no small way to make the church one big family with lovely and united branches. This Charismatic organization was until it was banned and reopened for membership considered one of the most potent in the world of Catholic churches in Lagos State. At the moment, it is undergoing the process of re-development.

 

Another feature of the Rev. Sisters and members of staff found in the church office is the amiable and warmth nature always coming from them. It is this wonderful and distinctive trait of attending to the members of the church that endear them to the callers at large. The church is indeed a blessing to the generality of its Festac Town worshippers and beyond.

 

The church could also offer a useful help to individuals getting married in the church. Although the marriage class usually offered them runs for six months which critics believe extensively takes away half of the one year of the marriage arrangement of couple-to-be, the marriage course still relevantly offers its attendants what is needed to make them live as happy couples. Facilitators of the program are quite learned and full of experiences as it relates to the institution of marriage, which is considered one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic faith.

 

 The path to wedding in the church goes with an acceptable norm, instilling the would-be-couples with proper counseling and coaching that remind them that marriage requires personal self commitments and that it is an institution ordained by the Almighty God who wishes that it never ends in divorce. A non member of the church who wishes consummation of his wedding in the church may be required to attend a catechism class, which will lead to his baptism if he is yet to do so, and eventually his confirmation as these processes will enable him receive his first holy communion before his marriage. It is after these processes have been completed; with marriage banns effectively taken care of that such wedding can take place in the church. The 6 months marriage course is also mandatory.

 

Holy family Catholic Church is not all for those wishing to get married as there are open numerous societies open for singles alike. These societies are too numerous to mention and will be treated in my next article, however, what is necessary here for proper understanding is that it is a structure that takes care of the young and old alike.

 

The various choirs of the church with awe-inspiring tones and voices are also huge gifts to the church that is not lacking in youth membership. Outstandingly, the 8.00am adult mass at the upper hall of the church is a force to reckon with. This explains why even children and youths do not overlook attending the service. The sonorous and well-coordinated choir often gloriously thrills worshippers and put them in worship mood. Whether African or hymns, it touches the minds of the people who always want more. The 6.15 am is also great and replete with praise-singing voices.  

 

Of great note is the social contribution of the church to charity. Some of the societies of the church support the widows and widowers, help the poor by making available to them clothing, food-stuff, monies, drugs etc. The charity arms of the church also take frequent trips to prisons, carrying out humanitarian works and helping them to give their lives to God with success.                

About the Author

Emeka Esogbue is a Nigerian and writes from Lagos.

emekaesogbue@yahoo.com

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Letters to a Young Catholic $14.95 “In this remarkable tour of the Catholic world, George Weigel helps us understand how Catholicism fosters what Flannery O’Connor called “the habit of being.” Taking the reader by the hand, Weigel embarks on a journey to Catholic landmarks as diverse as Chartres Cathedral and St. Mary’s Church in Greenville, South Carolina; the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and G.K. Chesterton’s favorite pub; the grave of a modern martyr in Warsaw, and the Sistine Chapel. Weaving together insights from history, literature, theology, and music, Weigel uses these touchstones to illuminate the beliefs that have shaped Catholicism for two thousand years. With clarity and conviction, Weigel examines the foundations of Catholic faith and explores the topics of grace, prayer, vocation, sin and forgiveness, suffering, and-most importantly-love. Putting a dramatic face on this invitation to Catholicism, Weigel introduces some of the figures who have shaped his faith and thought-Michelangelo and Fra Angelico; Evelyn Waugh and Cardinal John Henry Newman; Father Jerzy Popieuszko and Pope John Paul II; Edith Stein and Mother Teresa-as he also shares anecdotes from his own Catholic life. To a world that sometimes seems closed and claustrophobic, he suggests, Christian humanism offers a world with windows and doors-and a skylight. In these letters, George Weigel conveys the power of a faith that is at once personal and universal, timely and eternal. His book will inspire not only the young generation of Catholics whose World Youth Day celebrations have launched an era of renewal for the Church, but also the faithful, the doubtful, and the searchers of every age.”

Classic Catholic Converts $14.95 “Classic Catholic Converts presents the compelling stories of over 25 well-known converts to Catholicism from the 19th and 20th centuries. It tells of powerful testimonials to God’s grace, men and women from all walks of life in Europe and America whose search for the fullness of truth led them to the Catholic Church. It is the witness of brilliant intellectuals, social workers, scientists, authors, film producers, clergy, businessmen, artists and others who, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, studied and prayed their way into the Church.>Fr. Charles Connor, a Church historian and host of his own television series on EWTN, writes insightful and wonderfully readable stories of a rich variety of converts who struggled greatly with many challenges as they embraced Catholicism, including rejection by loved ones, persecution from strangers, and misunderstanding by peers. But, once they responded to God’s call, they experienced great inner peace, contentment and joy. Among the famous converts whose stories are told here include John Henry Newman, Edith Stein, Jacques Maritain, Dorothy Day, G.K. Chesterton, Elizabeth Seton, Karl Stern, Ronald Knox and many more.”

A Catholic Book of Hours and Other Devotions $9.95 “Part 1 of the volume is a “Book of Hours” that provides a guide for prayer in five “hours” throughout the day, to be prayed over the course of a week. It also offers a flexible alternative version of the hours that can be said on any day of the week. part 2 includes a collection of prayers expressing devotion to the Eucharist, Jesus, Mary, and the Holy Spirit. Throught the book, readers experience the heart and soul of Catholic Christianity. Leatherette vinyl binding”

Seventeen Steps to Heaven: A Catholic Guide to Salvation $12.95 “Beloved Catholic writer Fr. Leo J. Trese here shows you how to improve your confessions, pray more fervently, and let the thought of Heaven inspire you to be holy. Simple, profound, and insightful, this book is an effective and long-lasting antidote to the spiritual dry rot that infects the souls of even the most careful Catholics.”

Catholic Women’s Devotional Bible $24.99 “The >Catholic Women’s Devotional Bible> is designed specifically to nourish a woman’s spirituality, making it easy to form a habit of daily prayer and reading. It includes a year’s worth of meditations, drawn from classic and contemporary sources, all written by women. > Designed especially to meet the needs of Catholics and those accustomed to liturgically-based forms of worship, it includes a six-year reading plan tied to the lectionary, making it easy to locate readings for daily and Sunday liturgies. Additionally, each weekend devotional is based on the life of a particular woman of the Bible, helping you see the relevance of her story today. Each book of the Bible is preceded by a brief introduction highlighting its historical context and its most important themes. Additional articles focus on topics like the sacraments, holy days, the liturgy, and spiritual direction, explaining the link between tradition and Scripture to help you gain a greater understanding of your faith.>> > > >>> > > >>Click here to read a sample chapter!>> >Adobe Acrobat is required. Click >here> to download> > > >”

Receiving Holy Communion $15 “This book is intended to help you teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to your children in an enjoyable manner.”

The Holy Spirit and You $10.99 “This book tells us that the Holy Spirit is our guidance into successful living. The Holy Spirit is there to take away our fears of the world. The Holy Spirit tells us what to do with our life. He is constantly reprimanding and reminding us and telling us what to do. We call out to him to remind us about what to do. We follow his dictates to the letter and find ourselves in an advisory capacity to other people telling them what to do. The Holy Spirit monitors our relationships with other people. We intervene in their lives and bring holiness to bear upon their spirits. We were meant to be a holy people and bring holiness into our world. We are a holy people when we have a positive influence upon the spirits of others. I was born and raised in a small town in upstate New York, Sherburne. I graduated from the College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, New York. This is the oldest Catholic woman’s college in New York State. Following graduation, I spent a year studying in Paris at the Sorbonne. I was also educated at the University of Wisconsin and at SUNY at Oswego. I was married after I moved to Syracuse, New York where I was a teacher of French and Spanish. I raised three children. I am divorced and live alone now in Syracuse.”

Holy Terror $5.99 No one has ever accused Richard Marcinko – aka Rogue Warrior – of being an altar boy, but in the latest installment of his bestselling series, Demo Dick finds himself darkening the aisles of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, tracking a group of terrorists who want to turn the world’s largest Catholic church into the world’s biggest Roman candle.

Lakotas, Black Robes, and Holy Women $55 German missionaries played an important role in the early years of the St Francis mission on the Rosebud Reservation, and the Holy Rosary mission on the Pine Ridge Reservation, both in South Dakota. This work presents a collection of eyewitness accounts by German Catholic missionaries among the Lakotas in the late nineteenth century.

Patron Saints: A Feast of Holy Cards $27.5 “This wonderful new compilation of devotional art, brought to you by the authors of “Holy Cards,” combines the collectible, portable charm of holy cards with the humanistic appeal of saints. >From the thousands of Catholic saints, authors Barbara Calamari and Sandra DiPasqua have chosen more than 120 beatified figures, all beautifully portrayed on antique holy cards. The book is organized into five sections, with representations of patrons of nations, occupations, health, states of life, and nature, so that readers can find a saint with personal relevance. Each rare holy card is accompanied by a brief text explaining the connections, both allegorical and visual, between the saint and the patronage. Many Catholics have a favorite saint who guides, comforts, or inspires, making this book a perfect and personal gift for Christmas or communion, but even casual readers will be intrigued by the storiespowerful, fantastic, and often harrowingof these holy people.”

The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass $16.95 “The Vatican-approved guide to opening up new connections to God. > Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to adapt monastic traditions to modern life, or seeking a deeper connection to Jesus through the Eucharist, giving rise to the growing popularity of Adoration. > “The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass” offers Catholics a way to explore prayer styles they may have never before considered, and non-Catholics or fringe Catholics a look into a world that can sometimes seem mysterious or intimidating. Through Mass, scripture, ancient rituals, the examples of the saints, the lives of holy men and women in the world today, and more, Catholics of every mindset can find a style of prayer to suit them. > a One of the first books with a detailed explanation and instructions on how to follow the new translation of Mass as prepared by the Catholic Church > a Written with the Vatican’s stamp of approval > a Perfect for cradle, convert, and revert Catholics, as well as people from other faiths, students, and teachers”

Catholic Christmas Classics $14.83 Disc 1: 1. Christmas Carol(s)2. Festgesang “Hark! The herald angels sing”3. Away in a manger4. Go tell it on the mountain6. Angels we have heard on high7. Ges? Bambino8. Musae Sioniae: Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungen9. Unto us a child is born10. Gabriel’s message11. Minuit, Chr?tiens “O holy night”1…

Holy Ghosts $10.99 In this extraordinary true story, the haunting of a Long Island household forces a respected writer and editor to reevaluate the mysteries of life and death as he struggles with the frightening truths of his childhood home and his town’s past. Growing up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, Gary Jansen never believed in ghosts. His mother – a devoutly Catholic woman with a keen sense for the uncanny – claimed that their family house was haunted. But Jansen never found anything inexplicable in how their doorbell would sometimes ring of its own accord; or in the mysterious sounds of footsteps or breaking glass that occasionally would fill their home; or even in his mother’s sometimes unnervingly accurate visions of future events and tragedies. Though he once experienced a supernatural encounter in a Prague church as a young man, Jansen grew up into a rationalist, as well as a noted writer and editor. In 2001, Jansen moved back into the very same house where he had once grown up, to raise a family with his wife. One day in 2007 he encountered a weird physical sensation in his toddler son’s bedroom – “like an electric hand rubbing the length of my back. I stopped and couldn’t move, not because I was stuck but for the simple reason that the feeling was so strange. What the hell is that? Then the pressure seemed to break apart and for a brief moment I felt like I had a million little bugs crawling all over my back and neck.” This became the first step in uncovering a frightening, full-blown haunting in his home-a phenomenon which lasted a full year and eventually included unveiling the identities of the spirits who occupied his house; reliving a tragic murder in his hometown; encountering mind-boggling coincidences between local history and episodes in his household; and finally, with the help of Mary Ann Winkowski, the real-life inspiration for TV’s The Ghost Whisperer , ridding his house of these uninvited visitors. The events of that year, in which Jansen’s family was terrified by ghosts in their own home, would forever change how he viewed the mysteries of life and death. Holy Ghosts is not only a gripping true-life ghost story but a wry and touching memoir, as well as a meditation on the relationship between religion and the paranormal, which are often considered at odds with each other, but which the author shows are intimately linked.

The Ten Commandments: A Positive Approach Toward Catholic Morality, Lifestyle and Attitude $3.95 “The Catholic Church has always acknowledged the significance and preeminent place of the Ten Commandments in the life of each of its members. We need from time to time, however, to be reminded of this fact in order that we might truly glorify the Lord not only with our lips but also in our actions. This little booklet provides just such a reminder. It is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and its subsequent Compendium, and is a positive approach toward Catholic morality, lifestyle and attitude. It provides several brief but throughtful meditations on how we can live our graced Catholic faith by responding “yes” to the Lord’s invitation to become saints, holy and happy brothers and sisters in the Lord.”

Chasing Grace: Reflections of a Catholic Girl, Grown Up $13.95 “> From the author of the “absolutely absorbing” (“USA Today”) memoir “Undercurrents” comes an unforgettable portrait of childhood, family and community. The eldest child of a devout Irish-American Catholic family, Martha Manning weaves her story around the seven holy sacraments: baptism, penance, communion, confirmation, holy orders, marriage and last rites. She recalls her childhood pratfalls, adolescent yearnings and entrance into motherhood with wisdom, wit and remarkable honesty. At once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, “Chasing Grace” is a wholly original tale of family and friends, happy times and difficult ones — and thepainful, joyous journey from childhood to adulthood.”

Handbook for Today’s Catholic: Fully Indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church $3.95 “This revised and updated edition includes a new Introduction, the current list of the Holy Days of Obligation in the U.S., the Prayer for Vocations favored by the pope, a new section on how to prepare for a sick call, and more.”

Holy Holidays! $9.99 How did Sunday become the “Sabbath Day?” Why did St. Valentine become the patron saint of lovebirds? Most people happily participate in Mardi Gras, Halloween, and St. Patrick’s Day with very little knowledge of the origins and meanings of those celebrations. Greg Tobin unearths the religious roots of the seemingly secular, offering historical trivia and the sometimes bizarre origins of the days throughout the year that bring people together. In these pages, readers will discover that: • Jesus was not born on Christmas Day. • The Easter Bunny is a deeply pagan tradition that simply could        not be suppressed by the Church. Same with Easter eggs. • Mother’s Day falls in early May, the month dedicated to Mary,    the Mother of Christ and the Catholic symbol of motherhood. • Saint Patrick is not only the patron saint of Ireland but also    Nigeria. and much more!

My Musical Keepsake Baby Bible – Irish Catholic $29.5 The Baby Keepsake confirmation New Testiment Bible is a New American Catholic Edition that is truly a wonderful gift for this special occasion. Each Bible has a beautiful white satin cover with an elegant ribbon trim and a gold colored charm of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is edged with white ruffled satin ribbon. Packaging includes a poem and biblical scripture. Elegantly packaged in a clear-top gift box tied with a green satin ribbon.

Saintly Celebrations and Holy Holidays: Easy and Imaginative Ideas to Create Your Own Catholic Famil $10.95 “Even in today’s hurried, hectic world, we can create family celebrations that are sure to be treasured for years to come. “Saintly Celebrations and Holy Holidays” offers many pick-and-choose ways to put “red letter days” into every month of the year.”

The Essential Catholic Prayer Book: A Collection of Private and Community Prayers $13.95 “A treasury of traditional private prayers along with familiar liturgical devotions that cover all aspects of Catholic heritage, The Essential Catholic Prayer Book is an easy-to-use, all-in-one resource for those looking for a more satisfying and varied prayer life.>This book collects in one place prayers for holy days, holidays, or special occasions, prayers of blessing and contrition, prayers of rejoicing and thanksgiving, novenas and litanies, prayers from the saints, familiar daily prayers, and a wide variety of other texts for private and communal works of mercy.”

Saving the Holy Sepulchre $24.95 The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the mother of all the churches, erected on the spot where Jesus Christ was crucified and rose from the dead and where every Christian was born. In 1927, Jerusalem was struck by a powerful earthquake, and for decades this venerable structure stood perilously close to collapse. In Saving the Holy Sepulchre, Raymond Cohen tells the engaging story of how three major Christian traditions–Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Armenian Orthodox–each with jealously guarded claims to the church, struggled to restore one of the great shrines of civilization. It almost didn't happen. For centuries the communities had lived together in an atmosphere of tension and mistrust based on differences of theology, language, and culture–differences so sharp that fistfights were not uncommon. And the project of restoration became embroiled in interchurch disputes and great power politics. Cohen shows how the repair of the dilapidated basilica was the result of unprecedented cooperation among the three churches. It was tortuous at times–one French monk involved in the restoration exclaimed: "I can't take any more of it. Latins–Armenians–Greeks–it is too much. I am bent over double." But thanks to the dedicated efforts of a cast of kings, popes, patriarchs, governors, monks, and architects, the deadlock was eventually broken on the eve of Pope Paul VI's historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1964. Today, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is in better shape than it has been for five hundred years. Light and space have returned to its ancient halls, and its walls and pillars stand sound and true. Saving the Holy Sepulchre is the riveting story of how Christians put aside centuries of division to make this dream a reality.

Is God Calling His People to Leave the Un-Holy Roman Catholic Church? $11.99 “no description”

Holy Saturday: The Argument for the Reinstitution of the Female Diaconate in the Catholic Church $24.95 “CTS Book of the Year. A serious effort to faithfully investigate the history and canonical viability of the female diaconate. Based on thorough research, as well as sound historical and theological analysis and reflection, this book makes a significant contribution to the discussion and development of women’s roles in the modern church.”

Come Holy Spirit: A Guide to Confirming Faith in the Roman Catholic Church $17.95 “no description”

Bethlehem: Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, Catholic Edition $16.95 “no description”

First Holy Communion $54.17 Mark Allen found no suitable published book to prepare his son for First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion in the Roman Catholic Church is something of the greatest significance equivalent to confirmation in the Church of England or Bar Mitzvah for Jewish children. A lot of the material published is trite and worst of all tends to patronise the children for whom it is intended.To help parents and teachers answer questions about the ceremony Mark Allen offers readings and background from scripture and catechism. Children are hard-headed and like stories and facts. The narrative of the Bible provides facts, events which happened, and along with them the objective truths of revelation.The Mass is our sacramental encounter with the person of Jesus. Preparation therefore should be based on him and on the Gospel story of His life. The preparation should reflect the unity of the mass, its liturgy of the Word and the Eucharistic Rite, the mystery of Christ in our community as Church.Routine is the key aid to progress. The course provided in this book is based on a series of half hour sessions for parent and teacher with the child. It is thus both practical and down to earth.

Hail, Holy Queen $9.99 A fresh and enlightening new perspective on Mary, Mother of God, and her central importance in the Christian faith, from the author of the highly successful The Lamb’s Supper . In The Lamb’s Supper , Catholic scholar and apologist Scott Hahn explored the relationship between the Book of Revelation and the Roman Catholic Mass, deftly clarifying the most subtle of theological points with analogies and anecdotes from everyday life. In Hail, Holy Queen , he employs the same accessible, entertaining style to demonstrate Mary’s essential role in Christianity’s redemptive message. Most Christians know that the life of Jesus is foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. Through a close examination of the Bible, as well as the work of both Catholic and Protestant scholars and clergy, Hahn brings to light the small but significant details showing that just as Jesus is the "New Adam," so Mary is the "New Eve." He unveils the Marian mystery at the heart of the Book of Revelation and reveals how it is foretold in the very first pages of the Book of Genesis and in the story of King David’s monarchy, which speaks of a privileged place for the mother of the king. Building on these scriptural and historical foundations, Hahn presents a new look at the Marian doctrines: Her Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, and Coronation. As he guides modern-day readers through passages filled with mysteries and poetry, Hahn helps them rediscover the ancient art and science of reading the Scriptures and gain a more profound understanding of their truthfulness and relevance to faith and the practice of religion in the contemporary world. From the Hardcover edition.

Black and Catholic in the Jim Crow South: The Stuff That Makes Community $14.95 “Just over 40 years ago Mississippi was burning. A series of racially motivated murders and brutal repression of the movement to register black voters had drawn the moral outrage of the nation. But in the historic city of Natchez, in the midst of that dreadful period, an African American Catholic parish and its white priest chose to stand at the center of the African American freedom movement. Based on the oral histories of Holy Family Church in Natchez, Black And Catholic In The Jim Crow South tells the story of black Catholics’ 20th-century struggle through the voices of the people who lived through it. It tells of the origins of the Holy Family Church from its founding as a place of worship for black slaves or servants to the central role that the parish played in the civil rights movement, when it leaped the boundaries of its original mission to become a center for struggle and hope. Danny Duncan Collum provides vivid interviews with members of Holy Family parish who lived through this period of ferment, hope, and terror. He documents the courageous stand taken by both his parish and by the Catholic hierarchy against the supporters of segregation, ranging from the state government to the Klu Klux Klan.”

The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition $17.95 “Members of the Congregation of Holy Cross–including pastors, teachers, and the current and past presidents of the University of Notre Dame [and other Holy Cross institutions]–offer an introduction to the rich, vibrant spirituality of the Congregation in this daily meditation book. Each day begins with a brief excerpt from the Holy Cross spiritual tradition–including the writings of Basil Moreau, Edward Sorin, and Jacques DuJarie–followed by a brief personal meditation [by a member of Holy Cross]. Themes such as trust in God, compassion, hope in the cross, discipleship, and the promotion of justice speak to members of Holy Cross, all who have been touched by their ministry, and any Catholic interested in learning more about the Congregation’s spirituality.”

What Every Roman Catholic Needs to Know $14.99 “What Every Roman Catholic Needs To Know contains the repentance message necessary to release the power of the Holy Spirit for Church cleansing and preparation for the Millennial Rule as it was delivered through the Vatican power structure in August 2009. Distorted doctrines of grace, penance and repentance in the hands of misguided priests and theologians such as Martin Luther birthed our modern church trapped in ideas we are somehow freed from complete obedience to God’s Old Testament Ten Commandments. The confusion amid the physical ordinances of ancient Israel and the spiritual law of the Ten Commandments must end for Apostle Paul states “Keeping the commandments of God is what matters.” The spiritual law of God comprising the Ten Commandments is the very basis of the New Covenant The time has come for all birthed through Roman Catholicism to repent”

A Light Will Rise in Darkness: Growing Up Black and Catholic in New Orleans $9.95 “Most spiritual memoirs are written by religious professionals. The American Catholic Experience series is an innovative new collection of books exploring the stories of individual Catholics in the United States as they reflect on what it has meant as Catholic laity to live out their faith amidst the joys and challenges of their daily lives?on their jobs, with their families and friends, and in their communities and churches. In this poignant and honest memoir, Jo Anne Tardy recounts her experiences growing up in 1940s and 50s New Orleans a young, black Catholic. From the funeral parades playing dirges that rolled down her street, to her close relationship with the Holy Family nuns at her school. Tardy describes a vibrant, emotional and exciting city in which her sense of spirituality developed. She also includes a brief reflection on her old neighborhood in light of Hurricane Katrina.”

Praying in the Presence of Our Lord for the Holy Souls $7.95 “Nothing gives God more glory, or brings Him greater joy than when we remember those who have died before us. And there is no better way to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory than during Eucharistic Adoration. In fact, Pope John Paul II in his Bull of Indiction on the Jubilee Year says that giving the Holy Souls your indulgence is the “highest act of supernatural charity.”>Praying in the Presence of Our Lord for the Holy Souls with the introduction by Fr. Benedict J. Groeshel, C.F.R. is the most comprehensive collection of the most powerful prayers of the Catholic Church for the holy souls in purgatory ever compiled >These ancient and modern prayers are rich, beautiful, and effective. Pray them during Eucharistic Adoration, before and after Mass, in front of the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer groups, or during private meditation.”

Coloring Book About The Holy Bible $12.5 “Magnificent New Series Of Catholic Coloring Books That Will Help Children Begin Learning Their Faith. It Features:Large Easy-to-color IllustrationsMost Convenient SizeShort Simple Readable TextsProven Educational ApproachHigh-quality PaperImprimatur Of New York Archdiocese”

New Catholic Answer Bible-NABRe-Librosario (Large Print) $63.97 “>Here are a few samples of the questions you will find in this edition:> > > >What is the Holy Trinity?> > > >Why do Catholics Use Holy Water?> > > >Are the Seven Sacraments in the Bible?> > > >Why do the Catholic Bibles Have Seventy-three Books?> > > >Why do Catholics Call Priests Father ?> > > >Why does the Church Follow So Many Traditions?> > > >Clear and concise explanations of the Catholic Church’s teachings on critical issues are derived from Bible text and Catechism references; with double the supplemental content found in the original >The Catholic Answer Bible>. Features 88 of the most common questions Catholics are asked about their faith.> >New larger format with large print text. Ideal gift!> >Features include:> > > >Presentation Page> > > >Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation> > > >Origin, Inspiration and History of the Bible> > > >Three Year Cycle of Readings> > > >Celebration of the Eucharist and Page-edge Indexing> > > >The Bible with a Pray-along Rosary embossed in the cover.> > > >>Product Details>>Large Print>Page Count: >Dimensions: 9-1/8” (L) x 6-1/2” (W) x 1-3/8” (D)>Page-edge indexing>Gold-gilded Page Edges Silk Ribbon Marker >Release: 04/2011>”

Holy Face of Jesus Medal "EXCLUSIVE" $35.95 if you would like it for a charm bracelet, request a split ring instead of a bail in the quotspecial instructionsquotThe Holy Face of Jesus is a title for specific images which some Catholics believe to have been miraculously formed representations of the face of Jesus Christ. The image obtained from the Shroud of Turin is associated with a specific medal worn by some Roman Catholics and is also one of the Catholic Devotions to Christ.While various Acheiropoieta literally quotnothandmadequot ite

Holy Saints and Fiery Preachers $168 Based on empirical analysis, this ethnographic fieldwork and collection of original articles on contemporary Protestant religions in Mexico and Central America examines regions ranging from the Pacific coast in the north to Guatemala in the south. These new studies reveal that Protestantism was in the rise in the last decades of the twentieth century because it was opposing political structures that were largely unworkable in a new age of economic expansion and population growth. The studies cover regional and local variations in the growth of Protestantism, examine numerous reasons for the variations, and compare rural villages with modern communities. While the Catholic Church remains only a marginal player in the conflicts taking place in local communities, the book concludes that the modern religious conflicts bear only a general resemblance to the anti-Catholic issues that impelled the original Protestant Reformation in Europe. Relying on traditional scientific principles of data recording and theory development, the contributors look into the lives of contemporary rural people, Indian and mestizo, and provide data that enhance the general study of modern religious movements. The chapters examine, among other topics, the relationship between religion and demography, the role of leadership in church growth, the theories of Max Weber relating capitalism and Protestantism, religious conversion, and the modernization of Indian communities. Scholars and students who are interested in cultural anthropology, religious change, and religion in Latin America will find in these pages a unique and enlightening examination of Protestantism's rise and spread in Latin America.

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Call to Holiness: Reflections on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal $12.95 “The charismatic renewal is a sign of the continuing relevance of the Holy Spirit for the baptized and gives life and direction to the Church in its mission in the world. Appearing soon after the close of Vatican II, the charismatic renewal has been one of a number of movements of the Spirit in the Church–marked by a call to holiness and evangelization.”

A Struggle for Holy Ground: Reconciliation and the Rites of Parish Closure $24.95 “The consolidation and closure of parishes across the United States has become a fact of contemporary Catholic urban life. Responding to such an event is often traumatic. How do lay leaders allow their parish to heal when an approved ritual format does not exist? Through the voice of local diocesan offices, Michael Weldon, O.F.M., has created a guide to the reconciliation process and the rites of parish closures in “A Struggle for Holy Ground. Composed of thirty-five interviews conducted from participants in the 1990 consolidation of ten parishes in Chicago’s Englewood and participants in the 1995 San Francisco consolidation after the 1989 earthquake, “A Struggle for Holy Ground offers a study for any parish leader to use as a reference when facing such a conflicted issue. This work explores the roles of ritual and pastoral care and proposes a series of new rites: group reconciliation, atonement, lament, leave-taking, memorial, and inauguration, based on the personal experience of those involved in parish restructurings.”

American Catholic: The Saints and Sinners Who Built America’s Most Powerful Church $18.95 “”A cracking good story with a wonderful cast of rogues, ruffians and some remarkably holy and sensible people.” –Los Angeles Times Book Review >Before the potato famine ravaged Ireland in the 1840s, the Roman Catholic Church was barely a thread in the American cloth. Twenty years later, New York City was home to more Irish Catholics than Dublin. Today, the United States boasts some sixty million members of the Catholic Church, which has become one of this country’s most influential cultural forces. >In American Catholic: The Saints and Sinners Who Built America’s Most Powerful Church, Charles R. Morris recounts the rich story of the rise of the Catholic Church in America, bringing to life the personalities that transformed an urban Irish subculture into a dominant presence nationwide. Here are the stories of rogues and ruffians, heroes and martyrs–from Dorothy Day, a convert from Greenwich Village Marxism who opened shelters for thousands, to Cardinal William O’Connell, who ran the Church in Boston from a Renaissance palazzo, complete with golf course. Morris also reveals the Church’s continuing struggle to come to terms with secular, pluralist America and the theological, sexual, authority, and gender issues that keep tearing it apart. As comprehensive as it is provocative, American Catholic is a tour de force, a fascinating cultural history that will engage and inform both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. >”The best one-volume history of the last hundred years of American Catholicism that it has ever been my pleasure to read. What’s appealing in this remarkable book is its delicate sense of balance and its soundly grounded judgments.” –Andrew Greeley”

Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Evidence from the First Eight Centuries $34.95 “..”.it may well be the most important work of research to come from the Catholic renewal since the beginnings in 1967.”"

Recent Catholic Philosophy $42 Recent Catholic Philosophy

Catholic Religious Poets $54.17 Catholic Religious Poets

Render Unto Rome: The Secret Life of Money in the Catholic Church $25 “AN INVESTIGATION OF EPIC FINANCIAL INTRIGUE, RENDER UNTO ROME EXPOSES THE SECRECY AND DECEIT THAT RUN COUNTER TO THE VALUES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. >The Sunday collection in every Catholic church throughout the world is as familiar a part of the Mass as the homily and even Communion. There is no doubt that historically the Catholic Church has been one of the great engines of charity in history. But once a dollar is dropped in that basket, where does it go? How are weekly cash contributions that can amount to tens of thousands of dollars accounted for? Where does the money go when a diocese sells a church property for tens of millions of dollars? And what happens when hundreds of millions of dollars are turned over to officials at the highest ranks, no questions asked, for their discretionary use? The Roman Catholic Church is the largest organization in the world. The Vatican has never revealed its net worth, but the value of its works of art, great churches, property in Rome, and stocks held through its bank easily run into the tens of billions. Yet the Holy See as a sovereign state covers a mere 108 acres and has a small annual budget of about $280 million. >No major book has examined the church’s financial underpinnings and practices with such journalistic force. Today the church bears scrutiny by virtue of the vast amounts of money (nearly $2 billion in the United States alone) paid out to victims of clergy abuse. Amid mounting diocesan bankruptcies, bishops have been selling off whole pieces of the infrastructure–churches, schools, commercial properties–while the nephew of one of the Vatican’s most powerful cardinals engaged in a lucrative scheme to profiteer off the enormous downsizing of American church wealth.”

The Catholic Way to Pray: An Essential Guide for Adults $9.95 “Like all good Jews, the apostles prayed the daily Jewish prayers in their synagogues and in the Temple in Jerusalem. But after meeting Jesus, they were drawn to deepen their prayer. Here was a holy man who enjoyed intimate union with God and who even spent whole nights in prayer. No wonder the apostles begged, Lord, teach us to pray. Now in your own journey you are trying”

Catholic Catechism $16.95 “By a noted Catholic scholar, this volume answers the need for an up-to-date and concise source book on the principle teachings of the Catholic Church.”

Light in Darkness: Hans Urs Von Balthasar and the Catholic Doctrine of Christ’s Descent Into Hell $36 “”He descended into hell.” Hans Urs von Balthasar, one of the most influential theologians of the twentieth-century, placed this affirmation of the Nicene Creed at the heart of his reflection on the world-altering events of Holy Week, asserting that this identification of God with the human experience is at the ‘absolute center’ of the Christian faith.>In the first comprehensive treatment of von Balthasar’s theology of Holy Saturday, Alyssa Pitstick draws on the multiple yet unified resources of authoritative Catholic thinking on Christ’s descent to challenge von Balthasar’s influential conclusions. Light in Darkness will spur debate across the theological spectrum, as scholars and students explore the implications of this careful, contrarian book.”

Being Holy in the World: Theology and Culture in the Thought of David L. Schindler $34 “David L. Schindler is the foremost American participant in the Communio movement in Catholic theology. Over the last thirty-five years, his profound theological and ontological vision has led him to probe our most urgent cultural problems to their deepest metaphysical roots, comprehensively evaluating them in the light of Trinitarian faith. > The first book-length study of Schindlers thought, Being Holy in the World explores Schindlers Trinitarian theology, ecclesiology, anthropology, and metaphysics in the context of the encounter between Christianity and contemporary culture.”

The Essential Catholic Handbook: A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers with a Glossary of Key $12.99 “For the first time, this new edition includes an index, a current list of holy days of obligation in the United States, the prayer for vocations favored by Pope John Paul II, and a new section on how to prepare for a sick call.”

On the Nature of God and on the Most Holy Mystery of the Trinity $54.99 “This Theological Commonplaces series presents the first-ever English translation of the monumental Loci Theologici of Johann Gerhard. One of the premier theologians of the seventeenth-century period of Lutheran Orthodoxy, Gerhard addresses the doctrines of the Christian faith with great detail and clarity. In an accessible style, Gerhard interacts with the writings of the church fathers, medieval theologians, Luther and his contemporaries, and the Catholic, Reformed, and Unitarian theologians of his day. This series remains a classic of Lutheran theology and offers contemporary church workers and researchers a wealth of material on the distinctives of Lutheran doctrine and exegesis. On the Nature of God and on the Trinity addresses God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as Gerhard explores the divine names, God’s existence, the divine essence, and the mystery of the Trinity. As Gerhard makes the argument for the Trinity, he turns repeatedly to Holy Scripture as his source of doctrine. He interacts with the writings of the ancient church fathers as they sought to formulate the doctrine of the Trinity, but he points out the various heresies that have arisen and responds to them. He specifically addresses the arguments of the Socinians (Unitarians) concerning the Trinity.”

On Being Catholic $8.95 “Reflections on growing up Catholic and living one’s faith in the modern world.”

Catholic and Reformed $76 Challenging account of religious controversy between Catholic and Protestant before the Civil War.

No Price Too High: A Penecostal Preacher Becomes Catholic: The Inspirational Story of Alex Jones $15.95 “Alex Jones was an “on-fire” Penecostal minister in Detroit Who was a completely dedicated shepherd of his flock. He greatly loved his people and they loved him. In seeking to give his flock the most genuine experience of the early Church prayer and worship services, he carefully read Scripture, the Fathers of the Church and writings of the early saints. The more he read, the more Alex came to the startling conclusion that the present day Catholic Church – and the Holy Mass – is the same exact “worship service” from the very early Church. Alex began to share his findings with his parish, and eventually Alex, and most of his parish, joined the Catholic Church. This is his incredible story of a black Penecostal minister’s challenging and dramatic spiritual jounrey, and the flock that followed him. Today he preaches with his usual passion about Christ – as a Catholic deacon This book tells the story of Alex’s life from his chidhood all the way to his conversion to Catholicism in 2001. It simultaneously tells the story of his wife, Donna, and her spiritual journey as well, which shows how they were not always on the same path during Alex’s preparation for entering the Catholic Church. Each had to be personally, deeply convinced that this momentous, life-changing and career-changing spiritual decision was God’s will for them.”

Systematic Theology, Volume One: Grounded in Holy Scripture and Understood in Light of the Church $39.99 “I have written this first volume, thinking of my heritage as both Reformed and Catholic; gladly appropriating crucial insights of the whole people of God over the last two thousand years Eastern Orthodox, Western Catholic and Reformation Protestant as they sought to live out the foundational truths of the inspired Word of God. Doug Kelly”

Catholic Questions Catholic Answers $12.99 “* Is there really a place called purgatory?* Who is the Antichrist?* Can devout Mormons be considered Christians?* Why hasn’t the church decided whether the Marian apparitions at Medjugorje are authentic?These and dozens of other provocative questions are answered by Father Kenneth Ryan, popular Q&A columnist of “Catholic Digest” magazine. Nearly every aspect of Catholic life is covered, including questions on the saints, Mary, popular devotions, the liturgy, the Bible, the Pope, and even the real beliefs and evangelistic tactics of cults like the Jehovah’s Witnesses.Here are the sorts of questions that are being asked today by devout Catholics, skeptics, and serious inquirers alike, answered with accuracy and real understanding by Father Ryan. “Catholic Questions, Catholic Answers”: an invaluable addition to the library of anyone who is interested in the Catholic faith.”

Mary’s Life in the Spirit: Meditations on a Holy Duet $10.95 “How did Mary, filled with grace since her conception, live her life in the Holy Spirit? How can she teach us to do the same? Popular author Fr. George Montague, a Marianist priest and a highly respected biblical scholar who has been involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal since 1970, is uniquely qualified to address this topic. In short meditations, Fr. Montague focuses on various aspects of Marys life and the Spirits involvement in each of them. He also reflects on her collaboration with the Spirit in building up the Church as well as her various apparitions. Stories and examples of modern-day believers show us concretely how Mary can influence our own spiritual lives and deepen our own experience of the Spirit. Readers will enjoy the authors clear and engaging writing as well as the depth of his reflections. Each meditation ends with a prayer, helping the reader integrate the reflections into his or her own prayer life. Makes a great gift.”

Catholic Saints Prayer Book: Moments of Inspiration from Your Favorite Saints $7.95 “Moments of inspiration from some of your favorite saints: strive to imitate their virtues, learn from their timeless wisdom, and ask for their intercessions.>”Dear St. Padre Pio, Pray for me, please, that I may receive the graces I need to deeply participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Please help me to desire humility, simplicity, and the spirit of obedience in my walk of life. Help me to realize the power in suffering united to the will of God. St. Padre Pio, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. If it is in God’s holy will, please grant me (here mention your request). Amen.”"

Queer and Catholic $27.49 Queer and Catholic is a widely varied and entertaining book pulls together a comprehensive collection of essays, stories, and poetry that is together represent an honest and engaging reflection of being a queer person within the Catholic experience.

Catholic Schools $23.32 In this ground-breaking book, Gerald Grace addresses the dilemmas facing Catholic education in an increasingly secular and consumer-driven culture.. Theory and original research drawn from interviews with Catholic headts are combined.

Raised Catholic $11.95 “Nostalgia for lapsed, wounded, and recovering Catholics, and those who are “still Catholic after all these fears” are wrapped in an all encompassing faith recounted with affection, great timing, and just the right dash of bittersweet as a gifted storyteller recalls the rites of passage of a more innocent time–raised Catholic in the 1950s.”

El Espiritu Santo en la Biblia: Un Comentario Biblico y Exegetico = The Holy Spirit in the Bible $21.99 “A comprehensive commentary of the Holy Spirit by charismatic theologian with a traditional, conservative background, yet with appeal as well to classical Pentecostals. A high percentage of Hispanic evangelical * Christian are charismatic/Pentecostal and the new generation of church leaders, with a higher level of training that their predecessor, will welcome this scholarly biblical study of doctrines and experiences that have been often misunderstood, misinterpreted and misapplied over the years. (*Note: Hispanic Christian refer to themselves as “evangelical” to differentiate from traditional Catholic culture in their homelands where everyone is a “Christian”"

The Stained Glass Curtain: Crossing the Evangelical-Catholic Divide to Find Our Common Heritage $17.99 “>> >In The Stained Glass Curtain, Father Dimitri Sala demonstrates that when it comes to the basic message of salvation and the work of the Holy Spirit, official Catholic teaching and the preaching of Evangelicals do not differ. Combining his own testimony, authoritative Catholic sources, and passages from the Bible, he boldly invites you to learn the truth and embrace the reality of our common heritage.> >>>About the Author>>> >Fr. Dimitri Sala is a Franciscan Friar-Priest involved full-time in evangelical preaching and apostolic ministry, combined with a life of prayer. Presently based in Chicago, he has conducted many retreats, days of recollection, apostolic leadership workshops, healing services, missions and revivals, and in the past has initiated a summer street ministry. With his team he has ministered to clergy, religious and laity of many ethnic groups, ages and denominations. Fr. Dimitri has been a speaker in diocesan, regional and national conferences, and has made several appearances on Christian television and radio. He has also extended his ministry through publication of a pamphlet and articles on themes of evangelism and ecumenism, and has been involved in international efforts of reconciliation between Evangelical Protestants and Catholics.> >>Product Details>>Page Count: 60>Dimensions: 8.6″ (L) x 5.7″ (D) x 0.7″ (D)>Release: 07/2010> > > >>”

Pocket Book Of Catholic Novenas $4.75 “New beautiful booklets that contain the most loved Novenas, Catholic Prayers, and Essential Devotions for every Catholic in pocket book form.”

Pocket Book Of Catholic Devotions $4.75 “New beautiful booklets that contain the most loved Novenas, Catholic Prayers, and Essential Devotions for every Catholic in pocket book form.”

Pocket Book Of Catholic Prayers $4.75 “New beautiful booklets that contain the most loved Novenas, Catholic Prayers, and Essential Devotions for every Catholic in pocket book form.”

The Catholic Side of Henry James $26 The Catholic Side of Henry James reveals the profound Catholic imagery in the work of Henry James.

The Holy Girl DVD $9.99 The Holy Girl DVD Other: “The Making of Holy Girl”

Catholic And Christian $14.99 “New Revised 20th Anniversary Edition!You’re on the spot. Someone wants you to explain some aspect of Catholic belief. Do you really think the pope is infallible? Why do Catholics pray to Mary? Where do sacraments come from? What do you think of the Bible? Are you saved? You wish some well-informed Catholic friend were around to help with the answer.Or perhaps you are asking the questions yourself. Where do Catholic beliefs come from? Why do we pray for the dead? How does the rosary fit into a biblical faith?The best-selling Catholic and Christian provides the answers you need. It is a readable and concise summary of commonly misunderstood Catholic beliefs – the teachings and practices that don’t get much attention in Sunday homilies and in religious education, but which puzzle Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This is a book for all Catholics who want to know more about their faith.”

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The Holy $19.99 They knew us before we began to walk upright. Shamans called them guardians, mythmakers called them tricksters, pagans called them gods, churchmen called them demons, folklorists called them shape-shifters. They’ve obligingly taken any role we’ve assigned them, and, while needing nothing from us, have accepted whatever we thought was their due – love, hate, fear, worship, condemnation, neglect, oblivion.Even in modern times, when their existence is doubted or denied, they continue to extend invitations to those who would travel a different road, a road not found on any of our cultural maps. But now, perceiving us as a threat to life itself, they issue their invitations with a dark purpose of their own. In this dazzling metaphysical thriller, four who put themselves in the hands of these all-but-forgotten Others venture across a sinister American landscape hidden from normal view, finding their way to interlocking destinies of death, terror, transcendental rapture, and shattering enlightenment. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Holy, Holy, Holy $21 In one form or another, the Trisagion, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory”, entered Jewish and Christian liturgy at an early stage from Isaiah’s account of his vision as recorded in Isaiah 6. Before that happened, however, it is likely that it went through a significant change of meaning from what the Old Testament prophet himself meant by it. Drawing on material that was familiar to him from the worship of the Jerusalem temple, he used it distinctly but characteristically to challenge his audience’s view that God would automatically protect them from their enemies. In other words, the saying had a threatening rather than an encouraging tone. In the course of the following centuries, however, as the book of Isaiah grew, new reflections on the saying were added in the later chapters, with the result that when the book came to be translated into Greek the translator was justified in rendering the saying in the way that has become familiar to us. The unusual retention of the Hebrew word “Sabaoth”, however, reminds us even today of the long path by which it has reached us from antiquity.

Why Be Catholic $13.99 “Today many Catholics wonder about their role in the Church. What does it mean to be Catholic in a world of numerous competing and contradictory beliefs? What qualities does Catholic Christianity share with other religious traditions? What qualities and beliefs are unique to the Catholic tradition?”Why be Catholic?” write the authors, “is a question Catholics never asked a generation ago. If you were born Catholic, you simply accepted the faith, its traditions and beliefs. Today the Catholic Church is much different from the way it was a generation ago. It is not so easy to say what makes Roman Catholicism different from other forms of Christianity.”The authors answer the question fairly and squarely, showing a deep appreciation about what is good in Catholicism and a penetrating honesty about the Church’s shortcomings. Rohr and Martos also examine what it means to be Catholic in the United States today. Finally, to answer the title question in a more personal way, the present portraits of some outstanding Catholics, especially those we call saints, who have found personal fulfillment by living their faith to the utmost.After reading this book, you will appreciate more fully the unique heritage of the Catholic Church. You will understand how its magnificent tradition enriches the lives of Catholics today and propels the ever-changing Church into the 21st century and third millennium. The authors’ crisp and simple style will make WHY BE CATHOLIC? A popular resource for RCIA, evangelization and religious education.”

Practicing Catholic $58 Brings together scholars from various backgrounds to explore methodologies for studying ritual and Catholicism. These essays focus on particular aspects of ritual within Catholic practice, such as liturgy and performance and healing rituals.

Catholic Prayers $7.96 Finally, a collection of Catholic Prayers in a large print format. Perfect for those who are sight-challenged. Includes traditional prayers, the Rosary with new Luminous Mysteries, the Stations of the Cross, the Anointing of the Sick, and much more

Contemporary Catholic School $29.99 This collection of essays by American and British authors discusses how the methods and issues of Catholic schooling are becoming of increasing interest to non-Catholic schools – due to the Catholic method of schooling being perceived as more humane.

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Would You Like to Be a Catholic? $8.95 “The author offers a readable primer for those inquiring into the Catholic faith.”

An Introduction to Catholic Theology $17.95 “A comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to the issues and methods foundational to doing theology in a Catholic perspective.”

What Makes Us Catholic $10.99 What makes a Catholic a Catholic? According to Thomas Groome, an expert on the essential ingredients of Catholic Christianity, Catholics share certain vital features of life and identity. What Makes Us Catholic explains and illuminates that character, and invites Catholics of all kinds to connect more deeply and imaginatively with their own culture and spirituality.

Catholic School Leadership $29.99 Catholic School Leadership addresses many of the challenges facing those who prepare faith leaders and education leaders for the Catholic schools of the future.

Almost Catholic $13.99 Jon Sweeney, a self-described “evolved Protestant” and noted religious writer, has long been fascinated by the Catholic Church. However, it wasn’t until he was a young missionary in the Philippines that he truly began to understand the Church’s traditions, mysteries, and religious beliefs and its hold on those who follow the tradition. As he explains, Catholic spirituality is all about responding to the fundamental mystery of Jesus, the incarnation, and what it all meant in the beginning as well as what it means today. In Almost Catholic, Sweeney offers an appreciation of Catholicism, weaving in the story of his own explorations with those of others who have also been attracted to this tradition. He finds himself drawn to the Church’s ancient and medieval traditions out of a desire to connect with the deepest and widest paths on the way. Two millennia of saints and practices and teachings and mystery form a connection for him to the very beginnings of Christianity.

The Sacraments a Continuing Encounter with Christ: Taken from the Teaching of Christ: A Catholic Cat $11.95 “The Teaching of Christ has had a profound impact upon the universal Church since it was first published in 1976, having been translated into over 13 languages and used around the world.> Now, material dealing specifically with the Sacraments has been drawn from The Teaching of Christ into a convenient, “short catechism” that clearly and precisely defines each of them. There is no overestimating the spiritual value of these seven holy signs of God’s grace to His people, and their place in the theology and tradition of the Church.> Each Sacrament is reviewed in detail, followed by discussion questions, additional references, and key quotations from the Catechism. Sidebar articles within the text provide helpful background information on complex topics. > This handy and affordable booklet will benefit individuals and study groups that desire to gain a deeper knowledge of the Sacraments.”

To Hold and Teach the Catholic Faith: The Faithful Exposition of Sacred Doctrine $19.95 “The faithful down through the ages have always aspired to know, profess, practice, safeguard and transmit Christ’s message to others. History has shown that methods for doing so have enjoyed varying degrees of success along the way. This has certainly been true in our own day and age. Because of a certain de-emphasis on doctrine since Vatican II along with a corresponding decline of emphasis on obedience and holiness of life, we find ourselves witnessing today a great hunger on the part of many for holy wisdom, divine charity, and the Truth that will truly set them free. This book provides an analysis of this issue and provides a theological solution, based on the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, to handing on the truths of the Faith with unwavering fidelity in the third millennium.”

Why Be Catholic? $18.95 “This book asks: Is the question of being Roman Catholic the same as the question of how you like your roast beef cooked, or the same as the question of your being of some ethnic group, or the same as the question of your being Democrat or Republician? This book hopes that it is as important as any of these questions.”

The Churches of Egypt: From the Journey of the Holy Family to the Present Day $59.95 “With over 300 full-color photographs, this is the first fully illustrated book devoted to Christian houses of worship in Egypt. The text incorporates the latest research to complement the broad geographic scope covering nearly all significant Coptic sites throughout the country, from the ancient Coptic churches in Old Cairo to the churches in the monasteries of Wadi al-Natrun, the Red Sea, and Upper Egypt. Churches associated with the Holy Family s sojourn in Egypt, including Gabal al-Tayr and Dayr al-Muharraq, enrich the volume. Many modern churches housing contemporary Coptic art that have not been dealt with in other publications are featured here especially the Cathedral of St. Mark and his shrine at Anba Ruweis in Cairo.Churches of all other Christian denominations in Egypt are also described and beautifully illustrated here. A number of famous Greek Orthodox churches are included, as well as two Evangelical Coptic churches. Catholic, Armenian, and Anglican churches designed and decorated by European architects and painters in the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century are given their due: they represent little known treasures of Christian art and architecture. Introductory chapters on the history of Christianity in Egypt, the architecture of the Coptic Church, and Coptic wall paintings help readers to appreciate fully the great cultural, artistic, and architectural heritage of Egypt s Christians.”

The Catholic Revolution $21.95 How, a mere generation after Vatican Council II initiated the biggest reform since the Reformation, can the Catholic Church be in such deep trouble? The question resonates through this new book by Andrew Greeley, the most recognized, respected, and influential commentator on American Catholic life. A timely and much-needed review of forty years of Church history, The Catholic Revolution offers a genuinely new interpretation of the complex and radical shift in American Catholic attitudes since the second Vatican Council (1962-1965). Drawing on a wealth of data collected over the last thirty years, Greeley points to a rift between the higher and lower orders in the Church that began in the wake of Vatican Council IIwhen bishops, euphoric in their (temporary) freedom from the obstructions of the Roman Curia, introduced modest changes that nonetheless proved too much for still-rigid structures of Catholicism: the “new wine” burst the “old wineskins.” As the Church leadership tried to reimpose the old order, clergy and the laity, newly persuaded that “unchangeable” Catholicism could in fact change, began to make their own reforms, sweeping away the old “rules” that no longer made sense. The revolution that Greeley describes brought about changes that continue to reverberatein a chasm between leadership and laity, and in a whole generation of Catholics who have become Catholic on their own terms. Coming at a time of crisis and doubt for the Catholic Church, this richly detailed, deeply thoughtful analysis brings light and clarity to the years of turmoil that have shaken the foundations, if not the faith, of American Catholics.

The Catholic Studies Reader $30 “The Catholic Studies Reader is a rare book in an emerging field that has neither a documented history nor a consensus as to what should be a normative methodology. Dividing this volume into five interrelated themes central to the practice and theory of Catholic Studies-Sources and Contexts, Traditions and Methods, Pedagogy and Practice, Ethnicity, Race, and Catholic Studies, and The Catholic Imagination-the editors provide readers with the opportunity to understand the great diversity within this area of study. Readers will find informative essays on the Catholic intellectual tradition and Catholic social teaching, as well as reflections on the arts and literature. This provocative and enriching collection is valuable not only for scholars but also for lay and religious Catholics working in Catholic education in universities, high schools, and parish schools.”

John Paul II in the Holy Land: Christian and Jewish Perspectives $12.95 “Pope John Paul II has been the undisputed leader in fostering Jewish Christian dialogue for over 25 years. He has labored intensely to change the hearts and minds of both sides and has never been afraid to apologize for the sins committed by Christian people against Jews. His visit to the Middle East in March 2000, where he was able to visit the places where Jesus had lived and walked, was a moving and extraordinarily rich experience, both for him personally and for the Catholic Church. However, it also gave rise to a certain amount of rumor and misunderstanding among Jewish, Christian and Muslim residents of the region. Many locals voiced suspicion regarding the real reason for the Pope’s visit. Pope John Paul II In the Holy Land forthrightly addresses these doubts and suspicions by documenting the Pope’s itinerary and recording the speeches that the Pope gave at each stop along the journey. In addition to the Pope’s own words, this book also provides reflections on that visit from two important scholars, Fr. Michael McGarry and Prof. Yehezkel Landau–”the former Catholic and the latter Jewish. Both of them have been participants in building the interfaith dialogue. The speeches that Pope John Paul II gave on his journey, taken together with the reflections of Fr. McGarry and Prof. Landau, collectively establish the critical importance of the Pope’s visit, and candidly explore the difficult issues that remain unresolved. Taken together, these writings serve as a starting point for building mutual trust. They also compel us to think more seriously about the mystery of God’s plan for humankind as revealed in these two great religions.”

The Persecution of the Catholic Church in the Third Reich $35 “Compiled and first published in 1941, this volume furnishes dramatic proof of the Catholic Church’s resistance to Hitler’s persecution of Catholic individuals and institutions.”

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Catholic Theatre and Drama $55 The relationship between the Catholic Church and theatre has a long and complicated history. This collection of fourteen critical essays seeks to demystify the ties–both practical and ideological–that have long bound Catholicism to theatrical production. This volume offers insights into medieval theatre, Jesuit drama, ballet and opera, modern stagings of medieval liturgical drama, Lorca and Lope de Vega as Catholic playwrights, Italian Catholic women's drama, Catholic play-wrighting and acting, and the unique challenges of teaching theatre in Catholic universities.

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A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days $12.95 “Author Amy Welborn has created a one-volume daily devotional for Catholic women. The entries are brief, pointed, and written to help Catholic women connect their everyday concerns with God’s Word in the context of their Catholic faith. Each entry is introduced by a Scripture verse and followed by a one-sentence prayer.”

Catholic Picture Bible $18.5 “>>The new >Catholic Picture Bible> from Catholic Book Publishing is a Biblical treasure trove of over 100 Catholic Bible stories written specially for boys and girls.>  >Highly respected Catholic Book Publishing author Reverend L.G. Lovasik, S.V.D., uses clear and easy-to-understand language in this inspiring new >Catholic Picture Bible.>>  >This 6 by 9 inch, padded hard-cover Bible with engaging full-color illustrations will become a cherished resource for any Catholic child.>>>>Product Details>>Ages: 4 – 8>Dimensions: 9.5″ (L) x 6.4″ (W) x 1.7″ (D)>Released: 09/1997>>”

Distinctively Catholic: An Exploration of Catholic Identity $16.95 “”Catholicism…is a living community of faith, a community with its own distinctive rituals and structure, its own patterns of individual and collective religious life, ” writes distinguished theologian Daniel Donovan. What is unique about the Catholic experience of Christianity? What features set it apart from other Christian religions? Donovan explores these questions and more here, offering readers the fruit of his experience from a lifetime of theology and teaching.>In eight chapters, Donovan draws attention to certain emphases and characteristics of Catholicism which have influenced and continue to influence the way in which Catholics experience and think about their faith. These include: sense of community; the historical dimension of Catholicism; the objective nature of faith; liturgy and sacraments; ordained ministry; and tension between universal and particular. A final chapter reflects on all the themes and relates them to the concrete experience of individual Catholic believers.”

The Catholic Myth $22.95 “For the past three decades, Andrew Greeley, priest, sociologist, and bestselling author, has researched the behavior and beliefs of American Catholics. Here he translates his works into hard data as he describes “the fascinating, wonderful, and slightly daffy story of American Catholicism since the end of the Second Vatican Council”. A powerful argument, this survey dispels many myths, ans gives new meaning to the word “Catholic”.”

A History of Catholic Antisemitism $45 Moving from the Catholic Church_s pagan origins, through the Roman era, middle ages, and Reformation to the present, Robert Michael here provides a definitive history of Catholic antisemitism.

Why Be a Catholic? $65 The Catholic Church has never been so deeply immersed in crisis – crisis of authority, priestly scandal, celibacy, hierarchy – stretching right up to the Vatican itself.Most people in authority are keeping quiet or squabbling among themselves.Mark Dooley is a Professor of Philosophy who is also a serious commentator, journalist and broadcaster. He has written a book of hope for those who have none. It is, he argues, only when the sacramental life of the local parishes is revitalised that renewal in the Church can be achieved.

Catholic Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice $75 “Drawing upon Catholic social teaching, traditional writings, and Sacred Scripture, Catholic Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice presents a Catholic perspective of crime and criminal justice in America.”

William Law: A Serious Call to a Devout & Holy Life & the Spirit of Love $29.95 “The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted >In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars and spiritual leaders.>The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious persons”. — The Christian Century”

Catholic Update Guide to the Mass: Editors of Catholic Update $5.99 “Catholics have many questions about the central practice of the faith: Why do I need to go every Sunday? Why cant non-Catholics receive the Eucharist? What are the differences in the parts of the Mass? The Catholic Update Guide to the Mass compiles the best of Catholic Update to answer these and many other questions. In addition to offering clear guidance to the changes in the Roman Missal, this resource is also ideal for anyone returning to the practice of the Catholic faith, for those who are becoming Catholic, and for parents who want to know more about the Mass as they bring their children to celebrate the Eucharist.”

Saint Joseph New American Catechism 3 $4.95 “The essential element of Catholic doctrine is emphasized in an orderly way in the four books in the New American Catechism Series. It can be easily retained with greater understanding.An explanation of the Catholic Faith through the use of the official document of “The Basic Teachings for Catholic Education” by the U.S. Bishops, the Teachings of the Vatican II, and the Holy Bible.”

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Catholic Answers to Fundamentalists’ Questions $4.95 “Expanded and updated in light of the changing social landscape. For Catholics and questioning Christian fundamentalists with clear and accurate answers about the Catholic faith.”

Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers $24.95 “Now in paperback, Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers is the family resource for exploring the Catholic tradition of prayer. Use Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers to ??? Learn prayers by memory ??? Bless the advent wreath, Christmas cr??che, and Easter foods ??? Lead grace before and after meals ??? Bless the home before a move and in times of trouble Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers brings solace, joy, and hope in God’s mercy to families.”

Biblical Basics For The Catholic Faith $13.95 “In a non-confrontational manner, author John Salza quotes from the Bible to explain the basic doctrine of the Catholic Church.”

The Catholic Faith: An Introduction $11.95 “An introduction to Catholicism for college students, painting a broad context of what a Catholic approach to the world is all about.”

A Catholic Guide to the Bible $10.95 “This revised and expanded edition of A Catholic Guide to the Bible is a guide to the basics of biblical scholarship. For each of the 73 books in the Bible, A Catholic Guide to the Bible offers historical backgrounds, information about the author and the literary style of the work, and a theological interpretation of selected passages based on the latest Scripture scholarship and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Drawing on more than 30 years experience as a priest and Catholic educator, Father Lukefahr helps ensure that the Bible will become a treasured companion and friend on your journey through life.”

The Encyclopedia of American Catholic History $79.95 “This comprehensive reference work spans half a millennium and covers the men, women, and events that shaped Catholic life.”

Catholic Politics in Europe, 1918-1945 $16.66 Catholic Politics in Europe will provide an original key point of reference for twentieth century history, and for comparison with fascism and communism movements of the period.

A Companion to the Catholic Enlightenment in Europe $162 This book present the first comprehensive overview of the Catholic Enlightenment in Europe by a group of leading international scholars.

The Holy Spirit $34.98 “>In “The Holy Spirit,” Robert Gromacki examines the personality, deity, symbols and gifts of the Holy Spirit, while tracing the ministry of the Spirit throughout the Old Testament, the Gospel Era, the life of Christ, the books of Acts and the lives of modern believers.”

Being Catholic in a Culture of Choice: $19.95 “What will the next generation of Catholics be like? Will they have a strong sense of their identity as Catholic Christians, or will they reflect a more generic Christian identity, without the distinctives associated with Catholicism? Some social commentators suggest that the Catholic identity of young adult Catholics is in jeopardy, with a less ecclesial faith, a “thin” commitment to the institutional church, and a lack of familiarity with the Catholic tradition. Others argue that there are signs that a new generation of younger Catholics is emerging, not all of whom fall easily into the liberal/conservative categories, though many Catholics over fifty tend to dismiss them as conservative, neo-conservative, or even restorationist. Thomas Rausch’s book examines a number of recent studies of young adult Catholics as well as different ways that being Catholic is developed and supported, from the Catholic imagination to a reexamination of Christian origins in the light of the charges made in The Da Vinci Code, to the domestic church and Catholic colleges and universities.”

Holy Tent/Holy Grail: The Unveiling $12.99 “Take a ride to the Holy Tent to find the Holy Grail! Learn what the infamous number 666 represents! Learn who the person is who represents the number; directly from the Bible! Most importantly, learn what the mark of the devil is and how it will appear! Holy Tent/Holy Grail offers an insight into the Bible as never before! It explains Creation in a way that has never been described by any other author! In Holy Tent/Holy Grail you will learn what God has named the heaven and the earth that He has created! Many people will be horrified and deny it, but they cannot deny the truth of God!”

Holy Is He / Holy Holy Holy $1.8 Arranged by David Clydesdale. For SATB choir. Non-Seasonal. Royal Tapestry Choral. Sacred; Modern Christian. Easy. Octavo. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

The Emotions God Gave You: A Guide for Catholics to Healthy & Holy Living $11.95 “Emotions such as anger or sadness or desire arise within us, often without our directly willing them. But we are still free to choose how we respond to them. How can we better understand our God-given emotions and manage them so that we gain the emotional equilibrium and healthy balance we need to take charge of our lives, grow closer to Christ, and share in the joy of his love? In this insightful and easy-to-read book, Catholic therapist Art Bennett and his wife Laraine explain how our emotions affect us and how our thoughts, attitudes, and behavior can affect our emotions. In a conversational way, the authors address these and other questions. Outlines the Catholic understanding of emotions. Uses real-life examples of people dealing with emotional issues. Helps us see how managing our emotions can lead to healthier relationships with others as well as growth in virtue and a closer relationship with the Lord. Includes questions for reflection and prayer at the end of each chapter.”

Prayer in the Catholic Tradition $14.95 “Prayer is the foundation of the spiritual life. Prayer is, according to Romano Guardini, “as necessary” to a human being’s spiritual existence as the laws of logic are to the intellectual life or the spatial order is to his physcical existence.” In this work, six distinguished Catholic theologians address the topic of prayer in the Catholic tradition.”

The Catholic Companion to the Psalms $10.95 “Here is the latest in author Mary Kathleen Glavich’s award-winning “Catholic Companion” series. The Catholic Companion to the Psalms is a complete, accessible and fascinating exploration of the Psalms and why are (and should be) precious to Catholics today. It offers a treasury of methods and information for understanding and praying the Psalms. Chapters include: God the Lyricist, The Psalms as Poetry, Lectio Divina with the Psalms.”

Catholic Identity and the Laity $30 “Sixteen peer-reviewed essays (from around 50 submitted) that explore the role of the laity within the Catholic Church and the nature of Catholic identity as it relates to the laity. Major essays by plenary speakers Paul Lakeland and Dolores Leckey will anchor the volume.”

Jews and Heretics in Catholic Poland $34 Jews and Heretics in Catholic Poland takes issue with historians’ common contention that the Catholic Church triumphed in Counter-Reformation Poland. It portrays Jews not only as victims of Church persecution but as active participants in Polish society who had more influence than has been recognized.

International Handbook of Catholic Education $344.17 The Catholic school system is the largest faith-based educational network in the world, with 120,000 schools and over 1,000 colleges and universities working in partnership with them. This book presents the unifying theme "Catholic Education: challenges and responses' in a number of international settings.

Catholic Queen, Protestant Patriarchy $55 Mary Stuart is infamous for the mysteries of her reign. Mary ruled in a patriarchal society and married a subject; a Catholic queen who was the only person in her kingdom legally allowed to hear Catholic mass. These contradictions in Mary’s life forced her contemporaries to search for new answers about how Scotland should be governed.

Holy, Holy, Holy! $20 By John B. Dykes / Reginald Heber. Arranged by Joel Raney. For flute, handbells, handchimes, organ, timpani. Hymntune. Sacred, Hymntune. Instrumental parts. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Holy, Holy, Holy (unaccompanied) $7 By Dana F. Everson. For Flute. Quartet for Flute. Meter: 4/4. Traditional. Grade 2.5. Duration 3’00. Published by David E. Smith

Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord $1.95 By Pete Carlson. Arranged by Hal Wright. SATB. Fred Bock Publications. 8 pages. Epiphany House Publishing #EH1008. Published by Epiphany House Publishing

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Catholic Prayers and Devotions $6.95 “A traditional Catholic Prayer book which features Christian Doctrine, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Devotions to the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, The Blessed Mother and everyday prayers.”

Catholic Church and the Bible $11.95 “A clear, detailed and readable scriptural study guide on all the major questions and topics about the Chruch and the Bible, this work is particularly keyed to the new Catechism of the Catholic Church.”

Catholic Bible for Children $11.99 “>>The >Catholic Bible for Children> is a welcome new title from Catholic Book Publishing.>  >With over 75 Bible stories specifically for children, this full-color illustrated Catholic> Bible for Children> will teach and delight children.>  >From God’s creation of the world to Saint Paul’s travels, this sturdy hard-cover >>>Catholic Bible for Children>>> has it all, including a brilliantly colored, striking cover illustration of the animals disembarking from Noah’s Ark with a rainbow in the background.>>> >>>> >>Product Details>>Ages: 4 – 8>Page Count: 140>Dimensions: 11.3″ (L) x 8.6″ (W) x 0.9″ (D)>Release: 11/2006> >”

2010 Catholic Almanac $30.95 “The absolute best source for trustworthy, accurate, up-to-date information > Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Almanac remains the only annual, comprehensive guide to the Catholic Church. It is the essential one-volume reference work for researchers, homilists, writers, media professionals, students, and teachers. > Published for more than one hundred years, this is a proven resource that offers solid Catholic teaching and information. Its in-depth index makes finding specific, exact information easy. > Cardinal John P. Foley, President emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican, has called the Catholic Almanac “an annual masterpiece “”

OurSundayVistor’s Catholic Almanac $28.95 “The absolute best source for trustworthy, accurate, up-to-date information >Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Almanac remains the “only” annual, comprehensive guide to the Catholic Church. It is the essential one-volume reference work for researchers, homilists, writers, media professionals, students, and teachers.>Published for more than one hundred years, this is the “proven” resource that offers solid, orthodox Catholic teaching and information. Its in-depth index makes finding specific, exact information easy.>Archbishop John P. Foley, President “emeritus” of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications at the Vatican, has called the Catholic Almanac “”an annual masterpiece “”"

Essential Catholic Social Thought $26 “This book provides a broad view of the basic features of the rich tradition of Catholic reflection and action on social issues. In the words of Brady, “the Catholic social tradition is about action and contemplation. It calls on persons to take responsibility for themselves and for their neighbors. It aims to reach the hearts and the minds of persons. . . . It seeks personal conversion and social transformation.” Written in an accessible style and designed for a one-semester course, it presents the principles of Catholic social thought along with their historical development and abridged excerpts from relevant documents. Each chapter includes study/discussion questions and begins and ends with a traditional Catholic prayer.”

The Catholic Warrior $8.99 “”God is calling forth a vast army of saints to advance the kingdom of heaven here on earth. The battle is fierce, the rewards immense, and the adventure beyond your wildest dreams.”Like a recruitment officer for the army of God, author Robert Abel issues a bold call to Catholics everywhere. The Catholic Warrior takes readers through spiritual boot camp and teaches them to draw on the power of Christ through a warrior’s greatest weapons — faith, love and prayer. It concludes with the great commission for those who are willing to accept the challenge and join the ranks.Stories of men and women performing deeds of valor on the spiritual battlefield didn’t end in Bible times or with the lives of saints from centuries past. Particularly in an era when priests are few and challenges are many, Christ needs laypeople who are willing to put on the full armor of God, push back enemy lines, and advance the kingdom of heaven here on earth.Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Rise to your feet, all you mighty warriors. The Spirit of God says, “Come ” You are hereby commissioned”

The Holy Ground $6.57 1. Holy Ground, The 2. Sing For Loveless Seasons 3. Picture of a Fading Man 4. Sound of Daisy Leaving, The

Catholic and Ecumenical: History and Hope $25.95 “Ecumenical consciousness has not always been part of the Catholic experience. Frederick M. Bliss, S.M. traces how the concern for ecumenism came about – from uneasy tension to confidence in the true grace of catholicity. This second edition of Catholic and Ecumenical follows significant developments in dialogues with the Catholic Church up to 2006, and suggests likely trends of continuing change.”

The Catholic Church: A Short History $14 “In this extraordinary book, the controversial and profoundly influential Hans Kung chronicles the Roman Catholic Church’s role as a world power throughout history. Along the way, he examines the great schisms–between East and West, and Catholic and Protestant–as well as the evolving role of the papacy, the stories of the great reforming popes, and the expansion of a global church infrastructure. The book concludes with a searching assessment of how the Catholic faith will confront the immense challenges posed in the new millennium by those seeking reform of traditional strictures.”

Pocket Guide To Catholic Apologetics $6.95 “Now – at your fingertips – is the biblical basis for the key Catholic teachings and customs that non-Catholics wonder about, object to, and preach against.Filled with Scripture citations to help you explain, defend, and learn more about specific Catholic beliefs and practices. A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics lists more than sixty apologetics themes in an easy-to-locate format.Designed as a pocket guide companion guide to the best-selling Where is That in the Bible?”

The Catholic Prayer Book $24.99 “The Catholic Prayer Book is an excellent resource for personal prayer. It gathers a diverse selection of prayers and devotions from the rich traditions of the Church, both ancient and contemporary. This treasury of Catholic worship includes personal, family, and liturgical prayers. Tens of thousands of Catholics who use The Catholic Prayer Book testify that it is the best collection of prayers available. This handsome leatherette edition makes an ideal gift for any occasion, especially sacramental events such as baptism, First Communion, and confirmation.”

Holy Tears [Digipak] $6.15 1. Holy Tears 2. Not in Rivers, But in Drops (Melvins/Lustmord Remix) 3. Holy Tears (live) 4. Holy Tears (video)

New Catholic Women $9.79 “Weaver fills an important gap in women’s studies through her investigation of the intersection of the women’s movement with the lives of contemporary Roman Catholic women.” — Iris “Mary Jo Weaver has charted the course of this new consciousness among Roman Catholic women.” — Rosemary Radford Ruether “This is the first full-scale study of how the U.S. women’s movement has intersected with the lives and aspirations of American Roman Catholic women.”  — Elizabeth Johnson, Religious Studies Review

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