Te sorprenderá enterarte acerca del santo que montaba al reves en un burro, del santo que ayudó a un "criminal" a escapar de la cárcel, de la santa que tenía miedo al agua, del santo que era carbonero, del santo que fue capturado por piratas y mucho más.Cubierta rústica Author: McCarver Snyder, Bern..
Offering reflections based on Scripture on each of the twenty mysteries--the newest, the Mysteries of Light, are included--Father M. Basil Pennington brings to those who pray the rosary a deeper experience of the mysteries and their many treasures. For those new to the rosary, this book includes the..
This book shows us how humility brings a basic happiness that is able to cope with difficulties and sorrows. Casey translates the ancient wisdom of Saint Benedict into the modern arena of capitalistic competition. He also demonstrates how people must stop regarding others as rivals and be content wi..
Following Christ isn't always easy. You need faith, courage, patience, and love.Colleen Swaim looks at eight young souls who became saints for the against-the-current, selfless heroism of their teen years. In addition to the inspiring stories, Ablaze includes maps, recipes, prayers, journal prompts,..
As one of the few relatively recent Christian writers who are admired and quoted by Christians at all ends of the spectrum, G.K Chesterton was known as a remarkable and diverse but extremely influential English writer. His inexhaustible and wide ranging portfolio of works includes journalistic writi..
Reflections for each day of Advent and the Christmas season begin with a scriptural quotation and continue with a thought from the writings of Thomas Merton on a timely theme: the Incarnation, anticipation, angels, and many more. An appendix includes a suggested plan for using each days meditation a..
A vital parish reaches beyond itself to make a difference in the world. This ground-breaking book offers innovative insights into the shared work of laity and the ordained in the "mission field" today.Msgr. James Gaston and Sr. Brenda Hermann draw from their extensive experience in the facilitation ..
Packed full of practical and essential information, this pilgrimage guidebook covers more than seventy of Christianity's most celebrated shrines and sanctuaries in eleven Central and Eastern European countries. In these pages you can visit famous holy sites such as those found in Prague, Czestochowa..
One may read about the "early church" or the "Renaissance popes" without a clear idea of the who-where-when-what-why-and-how of those eras. This easy-to-read volume answers the basic question "what did the Church look like in this particular period " for the four traditionally recognized eras of Chu..
Coping When Your Spouse Dies helps readers realize that, while you can't bring back a spouse who died, you can face your grief in a series of stages which lead toward personal healing. The author advises those trying to cope with a loss not to bury their feelings, but rather to go through the pain o..
These poignant reflections will touch your heart in a way that can only move you closer to God. The author explores the themes of love, fear, pain, and promise in ways that will move you emotionally, guide you spiritually, and make this Lent and Easter season a rewarding journey.Begin your day with ..
Young children can be both mystified and confused by what they witness while attending Mass with their families even when they can see over the adults sitting in front of them!Don’t Drink the Holy Water! explains the Mass with creative, full-color illustrations and simple descriptions that resonate ..
A work of major importance, written for an ecumenical audience, Doors to the Sacred is a sweeping and detailed account of the historical and cultural evolution of sacramental rituals and practices.Since its initial publication, the book has garnered widespread critical acclaim and has become a mains..
Praying "The Seven Last Words" is a deeply rooted devotional practice for Catholics during Lent and Holy Week. Meditating on the dying words of Our Lord during the agony of his crucifixion has enabled believers to both enter into his suffering and to find personal meaning in it, regardless of the ti..
Encountering Jesus presents New Testament figures in a new light and is perfect for both group study and personal reflection. Based on solid biblical scholarship, but retold in language accessible to all, these stories emphasize the way in which people come to faith and discover discipleship.Paperba..
Faith for the Future is what all catechisms should be...reader friendly. It is 200 pages of compelling catechetical reading that is both informative and entertaining.With one look, catechists will see its appeal. Full color throughout, with incredible attention paid to graphic detail, it is fully in..
This updated edition of a Liguori bestseller is a survival manual for everyone in parish ministry and who volunteers in leadership positions. Although the Church is the body of Christ, we can never forget that it is made up of many members with different skills, resources, needs, and wants.Fostering..
Hundreds of delicious recipes from meats, salads, soups, cereals, pastas, sauces, beverages, jams, breads, wines and desserts are combined with sound commentaries offering advice and inspirational reflections offering guidance to provide the perfect blend of nourishment for mind and spirit. Author: ..
This lofty yet down-to-earth guide is the perfect combination of spirituality, optimism, prayer, planning, and self-discovery. Award-winning speaker Thomas J. Winninger masterfully blends these elements to create a road map to the true purpose of our lives.Drawing on his experience as a speaker, fac..
Contemporary political venues have put religious belief at the forefront of our thinking. Yet, we live in a world where religion has become a tool people can use to their advantage rather than a means of growing closer to God. In this revised edition of In Search of Belief, Sister Joan Chittister ch..
This compendium, published on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Sheen's death, is more than anything, a celebration of life: our life in Christ and our destiny in faith. If you're looking for a renewed understanding and appreciation of the Christian life and the promise of faith for the new mi..
The Bible is ever ancient and ever new--a compilation of many books from unique periods of antiquity that makes it "a library within a library." As the most revered of Christian texts, the Bible is the best known and most sold, but perhaps the least understood book in the world. Father William A. An..
This book is about "Catholics Returning Home", a six-week support program aimed to help Catholics return to the Church. The program's non-judgmental approach is designed to recognize each participant's feelings and help each to understand they are not alone. Program activities, suggestions for publi..
The need for contemplative values today is great, as we are often swept up into the demands of family, work, and community. Daily, we make decisions with lightning speed, without seeking insight to understand the word of God and his will for our lives.In It Draws Me: The Art of Contemplation, Mary M..
How many times have you reached an impasse while writing code because you couldn't remember how something in Java worked This new pocket guide is designed to keep you moving. Concise, convenient and easy to use, the Java Pocket Guide gives you Java stripped down to its bare essentials -- in fact, i..