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St Josemaria Escriva once said, "Don't neglect your spiritual reading - reading has made many saints". To grow in faith we must read. Read to learn, read to pray, read to be inspired with our range of books.
Meditating the Spectrum of Salvation Colouring Book
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True Devotion to Mary by Saint Louis de Montfort
A Hiker's Guide to Purgatory: A Novel
New from Ignatius Press! "Norton goes where most authors fear to tread: the journey of a soul through the barren deserts, dark forests and daunting mountain ranges of Purgatory. He’s created an adventure story in the tradition of the medieval quest and a meditation on the many obstacles to holiness that may be encountered and, ultimately overcome, in life." — Fiorella Nash, Author. One morning, attorney Dan Geary, seventy-seven years old, finds himself in the middle of a rolling, polychrome landscape. The greens are bold and bright. Birds sing in the distance. Tall grasses surge like a sea before the wind. He has never seen anything quite like it. But somehow—with the doctors and beeping monitors suddenly gone—he knows exactly where he is: the afterlife. What a relief not to be floating on a cloud, playing a harp. Instead, a hiking pack full of gear sits on his back, and he feels the familiar itch to start walking toward the far-off mountains. But he finds there is no trail, no map, no signage, and no one else in sight. As gorgeous as the scenery is, Dan feels in his bones: this is Purgatory. Growing up, he'd imagined Purgatory as a detention center for delinquent children. What a surprise to see its beauty, and to feel so much hope. Yet along the winding way, Dan starts recognizing his tangled, imperfect, often wasted life, and he wonders if he will ever be ready to meet God. With no clue how long his hike will take, he gradually learns—through memories and through encounters with other Heaven-bound hikers—how to desire the good, how to wait, and how to long for love. With confessional honesty and a sense of humor, this book reimagines the purification of the afterlife as a tough journey saturated with faith, hope, and love—and with overwhelming beauty. Pages: 267. Dimensions: 20.5cm x 13.5cm x 2cm
Catechism of the Catholic Church Revised Second Edition
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is an essential reference for every Catholic and should be readily accessible in every Catholic home. Why? It serves several important functions: (a) It conveys the essential and fundamental content of Catholic faith and morals in a complete and summary way. (b) It is a positive, objective and declarative exposition of Catholic doctrine. (c) It is intended to assist those who have the duty to catechize, namely promoters and teachers of catechesis." Pope St. John Paul II said this about this catechism: "In reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church we can perceive the wonderful unity of the mystery of God." The Catechism of the Catholic Church is divided into four major parts. They are referred to as the "four pillars" on which the Catechism is built. In his Apostolic Constitution promulgating the Catechism, Pope John Paul II called them the "four movements of a great symphony." They are: 1) the Creed - what the Church believes; 2) the Sacraments - what the Church celebrates; 3) the Commandments - what the Church lives, and; 4) the Our Father - what the Church prays. The Catechism consists of 2,865 paragraphs, each of which is numbered. There is an internal cross-referencing system among the paragraphs which makes it simple to find all the passages in the Catechism which treat a particular subject. In addition, the Catechism provides several indices for ease in locating particular passages. Indices are organized according to themes, Scriptural citations, symbols of the faith, documents of ecumenical councils, documents of other councils and synods, pontifical documents, ecclesiastical documents, canon law, liturgical texts and ecclesiastical authors. The Catechism of the Catholic Church originated with a recommendation made at the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops in 1985. In 1986 Pope John Paul II appointed a Commission of Cardinals and Bishops to develop a compendium of Catholic doctrine. In 1989 the Commission sent the text to all the Bishops of the world for consultation. In 1990 the Commission examined and evaluated over 24,000 amendments suggested by the world's bishops. The final draft is considerably different from the one that was circulated in 1989. In 1991 the Commission prepared the text for the Holy Father's official approval. On June 25, 1992 Pope John Paul II officially approved the definitive version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. On December 8, 1992 Pope John Paul II promulgated the Catechism with an apostolic constitution. Size: 18 x 12 x 3cm
A Biblical Herbal. "The Greatest Herbal Story Ever Told"
This is the perfect gift or reference book for anyone with the proverbial green thumb or anyone who has a particular aspiration for one! Every herb and spice now available in the modern world has its own unique story in history. This is particularly the case with those herbs and spices that have biblical connections. This wonderfully researched and beautifully presented hardcover edition by author Blair Montague-Drake, presents over eighty herbal subjects with each entry including a selected biblical reference along with its botanical reference. It includes a myriad of fascinating information about the use of each herb through history all the while accompanied by the original and most glorious illustrations from the hands of gifted illustrator Linda Martin. Hardcover with sleeve. 198 pages. Dimensions: 30cm x 21.5cm x 2cm.
Child of God Soft Book for Babies
Inspired by experiences with her own children, this DEMDACO collection from artist Jennifer Heynen promotes together time between parent and child. These items foster emotional well-being and brain development for baby. Our interactive Activity Books are soft and full of details to explore. Each page features pops of colors and sounds designed to comfort and delight baby. This book especially focuses on touch with a variety of unique textures, combined with inspirational messages of faith.
Deliverance Prayers for use by the Laity
Prayers for use by the laity in waging spiritual warfare from the public domain and the Church’s treasury. The book has an imprimatur from the Archbishop of Denver, Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila S.T.L May 23, 2018 Throughout the history of the Church, various saints and even the Church herself have provided the laity with means of combatting the demons that afflict their lives. The St Michael prayer in its short form provides a good example of this prayerful assistance in this regard. In this book, Fr Chad Ripperger PHD, has collated a most helpful collection of prayers which can be recited by the laity and which fall under the approbation and authority of the Church.
My Brother Sean
My Brother Sean is written by Sean Hampsey, author, musician, and long-time ACN benefactor. This book covers the period in Ireland of 'The Hampsey' family, leading up to the late '50s until their arrival as '10 pound migrants' in Australia, November 1960.
Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2020-2022
The 2022 edition of 'Persecuted and Forgotten?' is a report on the status of Christians oppressed for their faith throughout the world and is broken down with key findings presented on a regional basis.
