This is a sure guide to the beauties of the traditional Mass for children of all ages, and at the same time a wonderful primer for adults who want to deepen their understanding of the Mass of the Ages. Wonderful primer on the Latin Mass Written by Maria Montessori Depth, richness and insight  Explains symbolism, parts, and meaning Perfect for kids of all ages and a wonderful primer for adults Author: Maria Montessori Paperback 100 Pages She describes also the role of the priest, the use and symbolism of vestments, and much more. Then she proceeds—in refreshingly straightforward language, and with abundant illustrations—to follow the order of the Mass as it slowly unfolds in word and gesture.

These profound meditations on the Stations of the Cross allow the reader to walk in the footsteps of Christ on that distant yet ever-present Good Friday. We can no more be detached spectators of the Passion than we can be detached spectators of the griefs and travails of the contemporary world.

With her mighty hand, she abruptly stopped the enemy's shooting, and not a single shell was released any more, until I arrived in Verdun.

He addresses such topics as widespread doctrinal confusion, the limits of papal authority, the documents of Vatican II, the Society of St.

How does one develop a space for one's children free from the worst aspects of the surrounding culture? How to foster a spiritual life where children can develop a vision of God, themselves, and the world, and an approach to Him through prayer and the habits of daily life? Instruction for Catholic parents How to make a truly Catholic home Developing spiritual and moral character in children Insightful, common sense, practical Perfect guide for all Catholic families Author: Mary Reed Newland 286 Pages Softcover.We and Our Children: How to Make a Catholic Home   All things central to a child's life—play, work, school, creative activity, family responsibilities, prayer, the sacraments, and the Mass—are shown to be occasions for encouraging a spiritual outlook and the formation of sound Catholic habits.  Here is an inspiring and common-sense guide to help all Catholic parents develop the spiritual and moral character of their children.

What is the secret of their longstanding value? We accuse our neighbor for little, and we excuse ourselves in much. Francis De Sales ISBN: 9781887593212 Author: St.

P. Through it all, Mary's love conquered her fear and turned suffering into spiritual fire. This key is found in the life, indeed, in the heart, of the Virgin Mary, she who responded with unfailing faith, courage, and compassion to all God asked of her-an unexpected pregnancy; a flight into Egypt; an uneventful life in the backwaters; separation from her son as he began his public mission; watching from afar as he became the center of adulation, controversy, and opposition; standing beneath his bloodstained cross as he gave his life for the salvation of the world. 100 Pages Softcover The English Dominican Gerald Vann, author of many beloved works of spirituality, offers in this compact volume a key to bearing the sorrows, tribulations, and trials that enter our lives as we walk our path from birth to death.

Fulton Sheen was unparalleled in his ability to combine theology, devotion, and the profoundest meditations on the central events of the Christian narrative. Characters Of The Passion There he dramatically brings to life in brief but penetrating characterizations many who played important roles in the “Eternal Drama of the Cross.” Peter, Judas, Pilate, Herod, Barabbas, and others make an appearance, and through them the author shows us new aspects of the glory of the Faith. Sheen returns us to Calvary.

Esolen's decades-long immersion in Christian poetry and Scripture uniquely positions him as a guide to the astonishing and life-changing “poem” of the Prologue..A unique feature of this remarkable work is how Esolen “hears” (and we with him) the Hebrew/Aramaic underlying John's Greek (which was not his mother tongue), echoing those languages in such a way that, all at once, what we thought could never be more profoundly expressed bursts forth in a renewed poetic splendor that brings into ever keener relief the whole panorama of the theology of the God-Man.

Inspiring stories of female saints Collection of 60 incredible biographical tales Particularly chosen to inspire young girls Perfect for young girls, children of all ages, and adults  Author: Joan Windham 292 Pages Hardcover. No child reading them will ever suppose that saints are all cut to one pattern or that holiness is less interesting than bad behavior.Anyone who wants to know what a saint is really like will get a clear and beautiful picture by reading these accounts, and they can be enjoyed over and over again by children of all ages, and by adults alike. In between is a lovely mix of saints, young and old, princesses and pilgrims, mothers and grandmothers and nuns: a goose-girl and a horse-dealer's daughter; a girl who was kidnapped by pirates, a veterinarian, and (believe it or not) a ventriloquist!  These stories are ideally suited to inspire readers to fall in love with virtue.

He was prompted to write down what he received, and thus was born In Sinu Jesu , whose pages shine with an intense luminosity and heart-warming fervor that speak directly to the inner and outer needs of our time with a unique power to console and challenge.

We recognize ourselves in what is said because he speaks of those things that each of us has experienced. This collection of maxims and sayings gathered from his many pages of spiritual counsel are words of advice that every friend of St.For St.

Inspiring stories of saints who were boys and men Collection of 60 incredible biographical tales Particularly chosen to inspire young men Perfect for young boys, children of all ages, and adults  Author: Joan Windham 308 Pages Hardcover No child reading them will ever suppose that saints are all cut to one pattern or that holiness is less interesting than bad behavior. These stories are able to inspire readers to fall in love with virtue.James and finishing with St. In between is a splendid mix of saints, young and old: soldier saints and schoolboy saints; clowns and kings; noblemen and knights; monks and missionaries; and many others.

In Popes, Emperors, and Elephants , Roy Peachey takes us on a wide-ranging and sometimes surprising journey through the first thousand years of Christian culture.. It is a book that explores intriguing questions such as “What did the past sound like?” “When did the Roman Empire really end?” and “Were the barbarians barbarians?” Whether you want to know the history of the liturgy, when Vesuvius really destroyed Pompeii, or why hair matters in history, this is a book that will provide the answers.

Richard A. For someone approaching Thomas for the first time, the Compendium of Theology is an ideal place to begin; for one long acquainted with his works, here is friendly and familiar sustenance. Thomas Aquinas undertook before his death. The present work, the Compendium of Theology, was the last St.

Souls at Rest: An Exploration of the Eucharistic Sabbath Readers are invited to cultivate interior freedom by designing a contemplative and personal Sabbath practice.

" Peter, Judas, Pilate, Herod, Barabbas, and others make an appearance, and through them the author shows us new aspects of the glory of the Faith. Fulton Sheen was unparalleled in his ability to combine theology, devotion, and the profoundest meditations on the central events of the Christian narrative. Sheen There he dramatically brings to life in brief but penetrating characterizations many who played important roles in the "Eternal Drama of the Cross.| Characters of the Passion by Fulton J.

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So, you want to do some Catholic spiritual reading! 100 Books to Read Before The Four Last Things by Marie I. What better offerings could there be than a return to treasured classics served up afresh and seasoned with select recent works arising from the heart of our own time?. George And this is what we find laid out in 100 Books to Read Before the Four Last Things. Where to take a seat at so abundant and varied a banquet? Look no further.

Athanasius the Great, Bishop Schneider says things that others won't, fearlessly following St. Paul's advice: “Preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching” (2 Tim 4:2). In this absorbing interview, Bishop Athanasius Schneider offers a candid, incisive examination of controversies raging in the Church and the most pressing issues of our times, providing clarity and hope for beleaguered Catholics.

Here is the telling of an immense spiritual epic—a stirring novel of Christian faith. Incredible historical novel Fine read for bibliophiles History of one of the most renown sites of Christendom From Joseph of Arimathea to Henry VIII Perfect gift for Catholic history buffs or book lovers Author: Donna Fletcher Crow 800 Pages Softcover Augustine of Canterbury; the struggle to keep alive the Faith in the midst of the Viking raids; the ages of Alfred the Great and Richard the Lionheart; and ends, finally, with the terrible upheavals under Henry VIII.

The Way Of The Cross As Caryll Houselander writes, the part we are called to play is that of Veronica, coming forward to wipe the tears and sorrows from every stricken face we meet. These profound meditations on the Stations of the Cross allow the reader to walk in the footsteps of Christ on that distant yet ever-present Good Friday.