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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.
Joseph's Donkey Children's Book by Anthony DeStefano
Joseph’s Donkey by renowned children's author Anthony DeStefano and beautifully illustrated by Juliana Kolesova, is the heartwarming tale of a noble donkey purchased by St. Joseph shortly before his marriage to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The trusted creature helps Joseph in his carpentry business by hauling wood and stones, but he also plays a key role in all the major events recorded in the Infancy Narratives in the he carries Mary to Bethlehem, where she gives birth to Jesus; he takes the Holy Family to Egypt to escape the evil king Herod; and he shuttles the family to Jerusalem, where the twelve-year-old Jesus gets “lost” in the Temple and is then found again. This rich and beautifully illustrated book will be a source of stirring entertainment for children, who will fall in love with the strong, dignified, humble, hardworking donkey. But more importantly, Joseph’s Donkey will introduce children in a potent way to the mysterious and wonderful character of St. Joseph himself. For the donkey in this story is a mirror image of the honorable head of the Holy Family. Thus, in coming to know and cherish the donkey, children will come to appreciate and grow close to Jesus’ foster father ― the person whom God the Father chose above all others to watch over, guide, and protect His only begotten Son. Hardcover. 40 pages. Dimensions: 24cm x29cm.
Nine Months with God and Your baby - Spiritual Preparation for Birth
Amidst the doctor visits, the showers, and the physical and emotional changes that come with pregnancy, it’s easy to forget to prepare yourself spiritually to welcome your newborn into the world. That’s why Éline Landon crafted for you these maternal reflections and gathered these gentle Scripture passages ― to help you prayerfully live each month of your pregnancy according to God’s loving plan. As the birth of your child approaches, turn to these loving pages to refresh your soul, strengthen your faith, and gain inspiration from the example set by the many expectant couples in Scripture: From the Old Testament, Hannah will show you and your spouse how to wait patiently for the conception of the child you so desire. Tobias and Sarah will help you order your priorities in a way that produces a strong, stable family. Our Lady will teach you how to bear the uncertainties of pregnancy and prepare to raise a family without fear. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth will help you experience Christ's presence through the child you carry in your own womb. With the gifts of the Holy Spirit revealed here, you will learn to overcome discouragement. The Infant Jesus in the manger will teach you how to prepare interiorly for childbirth. And even Mary Magdalene will come to your aid, revealing to you certain crucial duties you have as a parent, in addition to caring for your baby. Whether you are hoping and praying for the conception of a child or are already expecting, this beautiful book will open your eyes and your heart to the grandeur of God's plan for your family and to the unfathomable love with which He cares for those who trust in Him. Paperback: 120 pages. 12.45 x 1.27 x 17.53cm.
Mary Day by Day - Daily Meditations Through the Year
Give yourself the gift of simultaneously brief and profound prayer that will enhance your devotion to the Blessed Mother each day of the year. Mary Day by Day, a gem in our Spiritual Life Series, presents a Scripture verse, a reflection from a Saint, and a prayer for each day. The three elements of each day’s meditation are closely intertwined and will plant in your mind and heart a precious seed that will grow and bloom throughout the day. With just one minute’s meditation each morning, afternoon, or night, by year’s end you will have cultivated an abundant spiritual garden, increasing your appreciation of all of the levels of Mary’s “Fiat” and its ripples through time and eternity. This book’s perfect size makes it easy to fit wherever you plan to use it—on a nightstand, in a car’s glove compartment, in a briefcase—and its rich blue cover, embossed with elegant gold, will encourage you to engage in daily prayer. A satin ribbon marker will help you to find your place quickly each day, increasing ease of use. With Mary Day by Day close at hand, and with the daily reflection that this book will inspire, you just might find yourself following the Blessed Mother’s example more closely and answering “yes” to God more readily and heartily. This remarkable book makes for that perfect gift for yourself or for someone you love!192 pages. Dimensions: 10.2cm x 16cm.
Inspirational Thoughts for Everyday
Written with keen, hopeful, and uplifting insights by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy, this Spiritual Life Series volume offers readers a Scripture verse, a short reflection, and a concluding prayer for each day. It is a meaningful source of support to begin one's day or a go-to companion that provides an opportunity for communicating with God any time of day. This attractive book boasts a calming blue Dura-Lux cover that is gold stamped and includes a single blue ribbon to help easily locate the daily entry. 192 pages. Dimensions: 10.2cm x 16cm.
Faux Leather Classic Journal - Be Still & Know Teal
Use the beautiful Be Still & Know Teal Blue Faux Leather Classic Journal to put down your thoughts and inspirations during your prayer time. Cultivate the habit of self-reflection and bringing your heart's desires before the LORD. The classic journal has a teal faux leather flexcover with a large, heat debossed tree full of gold foiled blossoms that spans the front and back covers. A bird in flight draws your attention to the comforting heat debossed sentiment; "Be still and know that I am God". (Psalm 46:10) The spiritual comfort continues with a series of unique Scripture verses printed at the bottom of each lined page. The ideal weight of the 366 pages minimizes bleed through from pen ink. To make gift-giving more convenient, a presentation page that allows you to write a short message is included in the journal's front. The pages are gilt-edged to give the journal an added touch of elegance. Perfect for gifting for that special occasion. Key Features: Heat debossed tree design with gold foil accents. Teal faux leather. Flexcover. Ribbon marker. Thick paper minimizes bleed through. Scripture on each page. Size: 21.8 x 15.5 x 2.3cm. 336 lined pages.
My First Communion Prayer Book for Boys - Hardcover
This is a highly recommended item! A truly beautiful and well prepared Hardcover First Holy Communion prayerbook for children which contains the following essential elements of the Faith for young people: Order of the Mass The Beatitudes Prayers of the Rosary Stations of the Cross Sacrament of Reconciliation Daily Prayers Space for reflective writing 132pages. Size: 12.5cm x 9cm x 1.5cm.
I Know the Plans I Have for You Faux Leather Journal
The 'I Know the Plans I Have for you' Floral Trellis Navy Blue Faux Leather Classic Journal is the perfect gift to encourage those reflective moments we all need in order to live a well balanced and ordered life. The reassuring message will set their hearts alight to plan big plans for their future, knowing that God has already laid the groundwork. The blue faux leather cover of the classic journal is heat-debossed with an ornate floral trellis design that starts on the back cover and makes its way around the spine to where it spills over onto the front cover. Here the trellis design is kept at bay by the shiny gold-foiled sentiment that is presented in a vertical column in a multi-font design. The full verse is: "I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "Plans to prosper you & not to harm you, plans to give you hope & a future." Jeremiah 29:11 A heat-debossed rectangular frame secures the design, and topstitching along the rounded edges of the journal adds strength to the construction. Three hundred and thirty-six gilt-edged pages within this journal are all lined. Each also has a special and carefully selected Bible verse printed at its base. A small dotted line in the outer top corner of each page is perfect for recording dates or content titles. An attached blue satin ribbon marker is tucked between the pages to hold your place for easy reference and accessibility. Features: Heat-debossed framed flowering trellis cover design; Navy blue faux leather cover; Gold-foiled title; Flexcover; Topstitched cover edges; Attached ribbon marker; Gilt-edged pages; 336 lined pages Scripture on every page; Packaged in an individual cellophane bag. Size: 21.8 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm.
My First Communion Prayer Book for Girls - Hardcover
This is a highly recommended item! A truly beautiful and well prepared Hardcover First Holy Communion prayerbook for children which contains the following essential elements of the Faith for young people: Order of the Mass The Beatitudes Prayers of the Rosary Stations of the Cross Sacrament of Reconciliation Daily Prayers Space for reflective writing 132pages. Size: 12.5cm x 9cm x 1.5cm.
Jesus Loves Me Lamb Puppet with Book Demdaco
The cute Jesus Loves Me Puppet Book is a wonderful present for any little one on your list. This two-in-one set (puppet and detachable book) is perfect for bringing stories to life, with a brightly colored soft storybook with the lyrics to the 'Jesus Loves Me' lullaby inside and a soft plush puppet to let the child act out the story as they read. This line is designed to inspire the imagination and encourage learning and play among every little boy and girl. It features playful characters and bold colors that will get kids excited to learn something new. This item is designed with safety-tested materials, soft fabrics and unique features, making it a wonderful gifting option for any little one. Packaged and ready to gift, this fun puppet book is the perfect present for any little one, new parent or expecting parent on your list. Material: Polyester, velcro. Product Care: Surface washable. Dimensions: Puppet H 24cm W 20cm L 9cm. Book 9cm x 9cm.
By the Rivers of Babylon - Michael D. O'Brien (Hardcover)
From one of the most compelling and widely read Catholic authors of our generation, Michael O'Brien, 'By the Rivers of Babylon' offers the reader an exacting and intimate glimpse into the mind and heart of Ezekiel - a visionary who served as a child in the Temple before being enslaved during the Babylonian captivity. In this must read and unique account, O'Brien vividly presents the life of the Old Testament prophet who stands amidst the Jewish exiles. This moving epic reimagines the life of him whose mission it would be to rally God's people from certain destruction as they toil to build a town of their own and struggle without the Temple to remain faithful to God - whose faithfulness endures forever. Size: 14.2cm x 21.3cm, 391 pp, hardcover.
Didache RSV Bible Hardcover
The Didache Bible uses a most precise literal translation of Sacred Scripture (RSV) whilst presenting at the same time, a comprehensive and trustworthy commentary for each book of the Holy Bible. This commentary is drawn from the Fathers of the Church, papal encyclicals, and quite uniquely, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). In this latter regard and so very helpfully, links to the CCC can be found on each page of the Sacred text. The Didache Bible also includes numerous apologetical inserts throughout the body of Scripture to assist the reader in understanding the Church’s teachings on numerous issues ranging from the Church's teaching on Purgatory to contemporary issues such as contraception. The publishers of The Didache Bible, Midwest Theological Forum, set out to fill a need for a Catholic edition of Sacred Scripture with explanatory and apologetical commentaries based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The publication of the Didache Bible, based on these principles, fulfills the desire of Pope St. John Paul II as expressed in his Apostolic Constitution Fidei Depositum: The Catechism of the Catholic Church . . . is a statement of the Church’s faith and of catholic doctrine, attested to or illumined by Sacred Scripture, the Apostolic Tradition and the Church’s Magisterium. I declare it to be a sure norm for teaching the faith. (no. IV) The Didache Bible is a valuable resource for teachers, catechists, high school students and those participating in Scripture studies. In short, it is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and where it remains most accessible by all Catholics despite it's high level of scriptural scholarship. The Didache Bible includes: 27 full-color biblical maps including the journeys of Christ throughout Judea and the travels of St Paul as found in Acts and in his Letters; more than 100 apologetical explanations that help to answer common questions about the faith; and a comprehensive 43-page glossary and a topical index.
St. Michael the Archangel Booklet
From the Old Testament times until today, St. Michael the Archangel has always powerfully defended and assisted God's people on earth. Based on Scripture, Church history and saintly traditions, this booklet explains St. Michael's name, his rank among the Angels, his victory over Satan, his role among the Israelites, his role as Guardian Angel of the Catholic Church, as defender of souls, Heavenly Physician, helper in battle, advocate of the dying, consoler of the Poor Souls in Purgatory and guardian of the Blessed Sacrament and the Pope. Also included are the apparition and victory at Monte Gargano, the huge shrine to the Archangel on Mont St. Michel, the vision of Pope Leo XIII and St. Michael's role to come at the End of Time. Here too is a treasury of prayers, including the famous Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel. A goldmine of traditional facts which will be an eye-opener and an encouragement to all Catholics in our daily spiritual battles! About The Author: The Benedictine Nuns of Perpetual Adoration are a monastic community with a ministry dedicated to prayer. Founded by Mother Mary Felber in 1874, the nuns now live under a Rule and a Prioress, and are strongly devoted to the practice of Eucharistic Adoration. Their monasteries are located in Missouri, Arizona, and Wyoming, and their dwellings are united under a central Congregation. The Benedictines support themselves by working with altar bread, correspondence, and handcrafts. Publisher: TAN Books. 72 pages. Dimensions: 15.2cm x 9.5cm
The Secret of the Rosary by Saint Louis Marie De Montfort
Probably the finest book ever written about the power and spiritual efficacy of the Most Holy Rosary. Saint Louis Marie De Montfort, the author of the True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, used the rosary to combat the lukewarmness in the faith that was rampant in his own day. With his book, The Secret of the Rosary, this same saint will enflame us with the necessary zeal to be apostles of Our Lady in our own day where the rosary is more sorely needed than at any time in history! From the preface of the Secret of the Rosary: "Drawing upon his own experience as well as upon the experience of others, the author endeavours to bring home to the reader, in a simple and straightforward manner the authentic message of the Rosary; namely, that it is a veritable school of Christian life. He sees it as including essentially the meditation of the mysteries of the life, death and glory of Jesus and Mary, with a view not only to honoring but especially imitating their virtues as held up to our consideration in each mystery. For our Saint, the Rosary was not simply a method of prayer: it was his most effective tool and weapon in his apostolic work. He preached it in season and out of season; established it in every parish where he gave a mission and judged the fruits of the mission by the subsequent perseverance in its recitation. There was no limit to the power of the Rosary and to it he attributed much of his success with sinners. 'Let me but place my rosary around a sinner's neck and he will not escape me.' This book was written three centuries ago, it is true, but it has lost none of its freshness and timeliness. Indeed, today, in the light of the specific requests of Our Lady of Fatima, it will be doubly welcomed by all true clients of Our Lady. We feel confident that it will bring many souls to a better understanding of the Rosary not only as a prayer but especially as a way of spiritual life. 120 pages. Dimensions: 24.5 x 15.5 x 3.8cm.
Mary Undoer of Knots Novena Booklet
Mary Undoer of Knots comes to our rescue when we present our 'knots' to her especially those which affect the Christian life of our families. This booklet contains the background story, the novena and supporting information. 40 Pages
Mother Teresa of Calcutta: A Personal Portrait
This book is very highly recommended! Mother Teresa’s life sounds like a legend: the Albanian girl who entered an Irish order to go to India as a missionary and became an Angel of the Poor for countless people. Fr. Leo Maasburg was there as her close companion for many years, traveling with her throughout the world and was witness to countless miracles and incredible little-known occurrences. In this personal portrait of the beloved nun, he presents amazing stories about her that most people have never heard, wonderful and delightful stories about miracles, small and great, that he was privileged to experience at Mother Teresa’s side. They all tell of her limitless trust in God’s love, of the way the power of faith can move mountains, and of hope that can never die. These stories reveal a humorous, gifted, wise, and arresting woman who has a message of real hope for our time. It’s the life story of one of the most important women of the twentieth century as it has never been told before. Dim: 20x18cm Pages: 206
Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Book - Michael E. Gaitley
Highly recommended! Consoling the Heart of Jesus by '33 days to Morning Glory' author, Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC, is a do-it-yourself retreat combining the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. Father Gaitley has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, the Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, publisher and editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest, puts it, "The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to." 428 pages
