Category Archives: Catholic Books

Advent Prayers for the 4th Sunday of Advent

Posted on 2012/12/22 by Gretchen

A Time of Hope Fourth Sunday of Advent  {View The Catholic Company’s entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here.} Advent Prayers “Almighty, eternal, just and merciful God, give us miserable ones the grace to do for You alone what we … Continue reading →

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The O Antiphons: An Ancient Advent Tradition

Posted on 2012/12/17 by Gretchen

During the final days of Advent, the anticipation increases as the birth of the Savior draws nearer and nearer.  In the last eight days before Christmas, known as the octave before Christmas (Dec. 17 to Dec. 23), this anticipation is … Continue reading →

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Advent Prayers for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

Posted on 2012/12/15 by Gretchen

The Joy of Advent Third Sunday of Advent  {View The Catholic Company’s entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here.} Advent Prayers “With our whole heart, our whole soul, our whole mind, with our whole strength and fortitude, with our whole … Continue reading →

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Advent Prayers for the 2nd Sunday of Advent

Posted on 2012/12/08 by Gretchen

Prepare the way of the Lord Second Sunday of Advent  {View The Catholic Company’s entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here.} Advent Prayers “All-powerful, most holy, most high, supreme God: all good, supreme good, totally good, You Who alone are … Continue reading →

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Advent Prayers for the 1st Sunday of Advent

Posted on 2012/12/01 by Gretchen

In Expectation of Our Lord First Sunday of Advent  {View The Catholic Company’s entire selection of Advent Prayer Books here.} Advent Prayers “Almighty God, grant us the will to greet our Savior with our good works when He comes, so … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Advent Prayer Books

Posted on 2012/11/24 by Gretchen

The way the Church has embarked on this spiritual journey, this pilgrimage of the heart, is through the daily Mass readings and the Divine Office. Reading the Daily Mass readings with your Roman Missal or the Divine Office with your own Liturgy of the Hours set are both great ways to celebrate the Advent season. But if you want more of a personal devotional to use, then Advent prayer books is what you’d want to choose. Here are three of the most popular choices for using a book for meditations and prayers this Advent season. Continue reading →

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What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?

Posted on 2012/10/30 by Nick

Being as we are steadily approaching All Soul’s Day, I thought it might be appropriate to write a blog on purgatory. Purgatory might be one of the most misunderstood beliefs held by some Christians. Continue reading →

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Great Ways to Use the Leather Cover for a Magnificat Magazine

Posted on 2012/09/20 by Gretchen

The Magnificat Magazine is a treasured Catholic magazine used by millions for their daily devotions, daily prayers, and daily Mass readings. A lot of great material is packed into such a little magazine, and it’s a handy size for keeping in your purse. The soft cover of the Magnificat keeps the magazine lightweight and inexpensive . . . but, it also can get pretty beat up when you’re using it every day for a whole month until next month’s issue arrives. Continue reading →

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Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 2

Posted on 2012/08/23 by Nick

This blog is the final installment of a two part series. Click here to read “Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 1”. You do not have to read Part 1 in order to learn and enjoy Part 2. Continue reading →

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Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 1

Posted on 2012/08/21 by Nick

Who comes to your mind when asked, “Can you name ten Catholic authors?” If you’re at all like me, then your mind probably goes straight to St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, St. Paul, Blessed John Paul II, and other men who are probably dead, white, and European. Continue reading →

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