Walking the Way of the Corss alongside Pope John Paul II, as he meditates upon the great mystery of our redemption, we experience the profound reality that beyond the darkness of every Calvary rests the radiant dawn of Easter joy and hope for all time. Paperback, 112 pages, Pauline Books & Media February 2004.
Imagination sets the scene and scripture bids us welcome in this fresh approach to contemplating the passion of Christ. “Eyewitness accounts” from those present, as well as scriptural reflections, inspire a Lenten experience that is deeply felt, and a response that is generously embraced.
Each day of Lent, The Nails and the Cross invites us to plunge deeper into living the mystery of our faith. Paperback, 126 pages Pauline Books & Media February 2004.
Through the recounting of a wide variety of personal stories, this book offers a keen understanding of the grieving process. While each person's experience of bereavement is unique, it is possible to find comfort and strength through the shared reactions and feelings of others touched by loss.
Experiencing Bereavement is a powerful book written for those struggling with bereavement and for every person standing beside a loved one who is grieving. Paperback 242 pages, Pauline Books & Media February 2004.
You taught them the Hail Mary and the Our Father, now help your children learn how to foster a sense of God’s presence in their lives throughout the day!
Father Antoine Thomas, a frequent guest on EWTN and host of those delightful programs for children that explain the Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, has put together a book to assist parents, grandparents, and religious educators. Praying in the Presence of Our Lord for Children is a detailed guide for youngsters. Here is: – How to pray in adoration before our all-loving God – Why we pray – Praying for others – Different ways to pray – Praying at Mass and during the Church’s liturgical seasons – The meaning of the prayer Jesus taught us, the Our Father.
This deeply spiritual and solidly Catholic presentation features original artwork and photos of children taking part in Eucharistic Adoration. Paper, 128 pages. Our Sunday Visitor, Winter 2004. Quantity
The reality is that many Catholics don’t really understand the moral and ethical implications of this hotly debated subject. Our Sunday Visitor wants to assist in helping parishioners understand these issues.
This new pamphlet provides the facts in a short, concise format. It's ideal to insert in the weekly bulletin or place at church entrances. Help people realize that “all human life—from the moment of conception and through all subsequent states, is sacred because human life is created in the image and likeness of God.” (Pope John Paul II.) Available in packages of 50 copies for $12.95 or single pamphlet for 75 cents each. Our Sunday Visitor. Quantity
Fiona French’s images-inspired by the glorious English cathedral windows of Lincoln, York and Canterbury-combine with words taken from the Revised Standard Version of the New Testament to create a classic celebration of Easter and a glorious sequel to her Christmas title, Bethlehem. While aimed at children, the classic beauty of French’s stained glass illustrations and the timeless, ageless story of the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ as told in the words of sacred scripture make this a book that will appeal to all ages. 32 pages Hardcover Ignatius Press February 2004 Quantity
Always reticent about speaking of himself, Cardinal Van Thuan slowly began to realize that his prison experience of suffering and hope could help others in their journey of faith. The reflections he prepared for the 1997 World Youth Day in Paris became the framework for Five Loaves & Two Fish; the content is his personal Magnificat for the wonders God had worked in and through the small offering of his life--like the fish and loaves in the Gospel, which fed thousands. Paperback, 96 pages. Pauline Book & Media Winter 2004
Approximately thirty percent of baby boomers were baptized and raised Catholic. After years of practicing a religion that seemed dry and rigid, many “boomers” drifted away from the faith. A Faith for Grown-Ups reintroduces Catholicism to those seeking to reconnect with their faith. With wit and keen understanding, Lockwood explores the common experience of growing up Catholic from the 1950s through the 1970s and invites disconnected Catholics to encounter a faith for grown-ups.
Writing from an adult perspective for an adult audience, Lockwood covers all the major aspects of Catholicism and offers practical suggestions for cultivating an adult faith. In personal stories, both humorous and heartrending, Lockwood traces his personal pilgrimage from the Catholicism of his childhood to the rich, meaningful spirituality of his adulthood. Hardcover, 300 pages, Loyola Press, May 2004
A Time to Heal is a much-needed resource for special ministers of the Eucharist who take the body of Christ to the sick and homebound. This collection of Eucharist services follows the Church Year from Advent through Christmas to Lent, Eastertide and Pentecost, with provisions for solemnities and selected feasts. It provides a variety of self-contained services, including such special themes as thanksgiving and hope and special services for those unable to receive the Eucharist. Eucharistic ministers will find this book an invaluable aid to creating a dignified and reverent environment for the administration of the Eucharist outside the Mass. Although specifically designed to be used by ministers of the Eucharist, A Time to Heal is also a useful resource for hospital and nursing home chaplains, staff members, and visitors. A separate index of petitions and prayers for the sick is included for this purpose.
The author writes: "The primary purpose of this publication is to improve the relationship of the sick person to God, and to draw on the infinite supply of love and comfort that is always available from him to anyone wanting to receive it, and to refresh the communicant's spirit at a time when the body is waning. 288 pages; Paperback, Ligouri Publications Spring 2004.
