Books - Fall 1999 - Page 03

A Philadelphia Catholic in King James's Court
$12.95
"After the tragic death of his father, Michael O'Shea travels from his native Philadelphia to rural Kentucky for the summer. In this land of tobacco farming, bluegrass music, and devout fundamentalist Christianity, he is compelled to explain and justify the Catholic faith. His only defense... the Bible.

Join Michael on an Amish-style farmstead as he learns to milk a cow, harness a horse, disk a field, and harvest hay with a team instead of a tractor. Will he discover the truth about the papacy, the Eucharist, and devotion to Mary in Sacred Scripture?

Excellent beginner's book on Catholic apologetics.
Paperback, 316 pages. Lilyfield Press.
By Martin de Porres Kennedy."

Our Sunday Visitors Treasury of Catholic Stories
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"by Gerald M. Costello. We love to tell stories; we love to hear them. Stories are part and parcel of our lives, and from time immemorial we've used them to pass along what we can of the world's basic truths. Here, for example, is the story of St. Patrick, converting a people with the strength of his faith and the power of his words. Here, closer to our own time, are heroes such as Dorothy Day, the beloved Cardinal Bernardin--whose stories remind us of what we are all called to be. The stories are arranged to illustrate some basic teachings: about the four cardinal virtues, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, the corporal works of mercy, and the spiritual works of mercy. They are presented together to foster an awareness of Catholic heritage, to teach Catholics and their friends about the Church, and to call individual Catholics and their families to a life of faith. hardcover, 400 pp."
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Padre Pios Words of Hope
$10.95
by Eileen Dunn Bertanzetti. If you've ever wished you could sit down and ask Blessed Padre Pio, the famous stigmatist of the 20th century, some of the deepest questions of the human heart, now you can. With beautiful illustrations and topics ranging from simple queries about the role of angels to the cry of a soul seeking to understand the meaning of suffering, these meditations use the actual words of this blessed priest to answer your most intimate questions and reveal God's own messages of encouragement, exhortation, inspiration, and blessing. Padre Pio (1887-1968) was an internationally beloved Franciscan priest. From his home in Italy, he drew thousands of pilgrims who wished to obtain a blessing, experience healing, go to Confession, or be present at Mass celebrated by the blessed friar. Paperback, Our Sunday Visitor, 192 pages.
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Religious Customs In the Family
$10.00
Religious Customs In the Family by Fr. Francis X. Weiser, S.J. |Explains the many beautiful traditional religious customs which will help give Catholic homes a truly Catholic spirit year round. Discusses family prayer, blessing of children, baptismal names, holy water, the name-day, Advent, Christmas, Lenten and Easter customs, the problem with Santa Claus, All Saint’s Day, All Souls’ Day, Halloween, the importance of feast days, etc. A book every Catholic should read. Shows the religious derivation of even such common things as pretzels, hot cross buns, holly, mistletoe, the Easter ham, Thanksgiving Day, spring cleaning, etc. Everyone will enjoy this book! 112pp, TAN Books & Publishers.

Teach Me About the Life of Jesus
$4.95
"by Paul S. Plum and Joan E.Plum. Part of a new series designed to help children explore their world and their relationship with God in a story format, this colorful, fun book will provide parents with a resource for introducing young children to the life of Jesus from the pages of Scripture. Teach Me About the Life of Jesus is adapted for a young child's level of understanding and experience. It's packed with activities and discussion ideas for children ages 3 to 7. Kids will be able to draw, complete mazes, color, connect the dots, tell stories, decorate, match, find and tell, and cut and assemble. Paperback 8 1/2"" x 11"", 24 pages."
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Teach Me About the Mass
$4.95
"Written by Paul S. Plum and Joan E.Plum. Part of a new series designed to help children explore their world and their relationship with God in a story format. This colorful, fun book will provide parents with a resource for introducing young children to our celebration of the Eucharist and for explaining various parts of the Mass in terms a child can understand. Teach Me About the Mass is adapted for a young child's level of understanding and experience. It's packed with activities and discussion ideas for children ages 3 to 7. Kids will be able to draw, complete mazes, color, connect-the-dots, tell stories, decorate, match, find-and-tell and cut-and-assemble. Paperback, 24 pages."
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What Is Catholicism? Hard Questions - Straight Answers
$12.95
"by John Redford. Using language and terms all of us can understand, noted English scholar Father John Redford gives straight answers to more than 50 of the hardest questions about Catholicism. From the Bible and Church authority to sexuality and ecumenism, this new classic defense of the Faith grapples with the basic tenets of Catholic teaching and provides straightforward responses. With respect and insight into other Christian traditions, as well as a keen grasp of the philosophical perspectives from which most hard questions about the Faith arise, Father Redford addresses even the most complex issues with simplicity, clarity, and vision. If you want to know exactly what the Church teaches and be able to share that knowledge with others, What Is Catholicism? with its easy-to-use index and bibliography is an essential reference guide to Catholic thought and teaching. Paper, 304 pp."
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