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In burgundy bonded leather with a zipper close, here is an easy-to-read revised edition of this Thomas à Kempis classic by Clare Fitzpatrick. The one religious book that is second only to the Bible in popularity. This treasured book has brought peace to readers for many ages by showing how to follow the life of Christ to which all are called. It has large type and is superbly illustrated.

A Year With The Fathers is a year long retreat that in just a few minutes every day will lead you on a journey of contemplation, prayer, resolution, and spiritual growth that is guaranteed to bring you closer to God and His Truth.

Generations of families have found spiritual joy and comfort in the pages of Our Family Prayer Book—a keepsake Catholic prayer book filled with the most beloved devotions and hallowed prayers of the Church. This newest edition of Our Family Prayer Book features detailed meditations on all twenty mysteries of the Rosary- Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. Each Mystery is depicted through a beautiful stained glass window color illustration. Gilded page edges, an elegant binding and full color art make Our Family Prayer Book a true family heirloom. A wealth of spiritual readings and devotions make it a powerful aid in cultivating the habit of prayer. Perfect for church or for devotions in the home, a handy size with which to travel, a personal guide when one is needed—Our Family Prayer Book is a spiritual treasure for every Catholic home. Lavishly Illustrated.

An easy-to-read revised edition of this Thomas à Kempis classic by Clare Fitzpatrick.

For those who want to grow spiritually, Benedictine Daily Prayer provides an everyday edition of the Divine Office. People who desire to pray with the church can do so in a simple manner by following this Benedictine daily prayer model. Based on solid and traditional prayer patterns of more than fifteen hundred years of liturgical prayer within the Benedictine monastic tradition, Benedictine Daily Prayer helps readers celebrate and appreciate God's presence that is found everywhere, especially within the Divine Office. It offers a richer diet of classic office hymnody, psalmody, and Scripture than shorter resources are able to provide.

Every blessing the Church can impart is included in this ritual, as is information for the priest on appropriate settings for the blessings and background information. Although intended primarily for use by the priest and deacon, the book opens to qualified lay people the imparting of certain blessings in special circumstances. Approved for use in dioceses of the United States. Two-color printing and two ribbon markers.

Este libro contiene muchas oraciones favoritas para todos los días, a la bendita Trinidad, la sagrada Virgen María y todos los Santos.

Now in a bonded leather edition, this beautiful and inspiring volume by a well-known author, teacher, and missionary will bring joy to young and old. The book contains the lives of over 100 popular Saints, and each is made more memorable by a twofold portrayal in word and picture. The life of each Saint is carefully and simply written in an informal, pleasing style that will delight parents, teachers, and the children with whom they share these pages. The glorious, full-color illustrations are strikingly beautiful and marked by their fine detail. GIFT BOXED.

The Benedictine Handbook is a lifelong companion for oblates, associates, and friends of the Benedictine communities. Many people who visit communities for retreats and quiet days look for help in integrating into their daily lives some of the things they see and experience. This handbook will help people follow the Rule of Benedict as it explains the essential elements of Benedictine spirituality. It provides information on the spread of the Benedictine movement, its outstanding figures, and the main branches of the Benedictine family today. It also includes a simple version of the Daily Office and a collection of Benedictine devotions. It is a "member's handbook" that deepens the sense of belonging among those who seek regular contact with a Benedictine community.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is concerned with forming adult catechumens into believing, praying, and serving members of the Church community.

The second of the three stages of the process is the Rite of Election or Enrollment, the ritual during which the elected place their names in a "Book of the Elect" as a sign of their willingness to prepare themselves for full incorporation into the Church.

The environment in which this takes place requires that the book used in the enrollment be an appropriate one, not only a suitable design for a sanctuary book but also be sturdily bound to withstand repeated handling and be able to become part of the lasting parish records.

This Book of the Elect fulfills is an enrollment book for the RCIA. The deep red leather-like cover is richly gold-embossed on the front and spine. The interior features two-color art along with lined pages for signatures on the right. The book is sturdily bound, and acid-free paper is used for a long life.

This autobiographical “confession” was written by Patrick himself, around the year 450, and offers a unique record of his life. Discover St. Patrick’s relevance for the 21st century through his Confesio, and the beautiful discourse of Pope John Paul II given in Drogheda. Pray with St. Patrick in a newly composed Novena based on early Irish sources. 144 pp. Green flexcover, can be personalized.

This edition features a white simulated leather hardcover binding with gold stamped cover and spine. White edges.