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Picture Book of Saints Hardcover

Now in a padded hardcover edition, Picture Book of Saints by popular author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik S.V.D, recounts the lives of over 100 well-known Saints and Blesseds. Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style that will appeal to parents, teachers, and children, the life of each figure in this classic and enduring collection is beautifully illustrated in full color. Picture Book of Saints has been a favorite of Catholics for over sixty years and was expanded in 2015 to include sixteen of the Blesseds and Saints that have been beatified and/or canonized in the 21st century. A short prayer accompanies the biography of each included figure. Picture Book of Saints is an excellent gift idea and a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about and follow the examples of these holy figures. Among the features of this book are: colorfully illustrated and durably sewn padded hardcover binding; large easy-to-read type; a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift; a vibrant full-color illustration of each Saint; short, easy-to-understand biographies that offer a window on what made them so special in the eyes of God; the feast day listed for each included Saint in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church; and a concluding Prayer to My Patron Saint. The glorious, full-color illustrations are strikingly beautiful and marked by their fine detail. 144 pages. Age 7-14 Dimensions: 23.5cm x 15.5cm x 3cm

When Someone You Love No Longer Remembers Book

Bestselling author, Cecil Murphey, shares inspired words in offering this much needed book to the reader where with sensitivity and a with a caring spirit, he provides comfort, advice, and prayers for those who journey alongside a loved one whose memory is fading. Tranquil paintings by renowned artist Michal Sparks provide a sanctuary for caregivers, friends, and family members as they draw strength from firsthand stories of those who have walked a similar path. Murphey offers simple, invaluable guidance on how family and caregivers can: Take care of themselves and seek assistance; shape new ways to communicate with their loved one; help others connect with the person; and introduce activities and exercise to enhance health and mobility. For those walking a sometimes lonely journey, this gift offers a gentle voice of support and is a hopeful reminder of the moments of peace that they and their loved one can still experience together. Pages: 64. Size: 16.51 x 1.27 x 17.15 cm

Dark Night of the Soul: A Classic in the Literature of Mysticism

In Dark Night of the Soul, Saint John of the Cross presents for us a portrait painted from his own experience of one who advances successfully through the struggles of the spiritual life. The dark night that St. John describes is not abandonment by God but special consideration from Him for those who desire to purify and perfect their souls. With a soul purified from earthly attachments, we can advance through the much quoted but oft misunderstood dark night of the soul into unity with God. By accepting the desolation and difficulty of this process, the soul cooperates with God and opens herself to receiving and revealing more perfectly God's glory. Paperback; 218 pages; 21.6x13.9cm

The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

Our Lady Help of Christians Ghirelli Rosary

This new and absolutely unique set of Mary Help of Christians rosary beads has been created for ACN by the world renowned Ghirelli family in Italy who have been producing stunning rosaries for the Vatican and Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral for over thirty years. This beautiful set features our beloved national patroness, Mary Help of Christians, holding the Infant Jesus in her arms on the rosary centrepiece. The reverse side is embossed with our very own Southern Cross constellation. The Our Father medals are specially designed as prayer intentions which encourage us to pray for: (1) our nation Australia; (2) the Pope and the needs of the Universal Church; (3) Marriage and Family; (4) and the upholding of the Dignity of Human Life from conception to natural death. The design of the crucifix turns our focus to the Holy Trinity and reminds us to live out our baptismal calling in the everyday. The beads, cobalt in colour, represent Our Lady's maternal Queenship of our souls and the call to pray the rosary daily for peace in our lives, our families, and in the world. BEADS: 6 mm size, cobalt blue color. FINISH: Antique Silver. SIGNATURE: Ghirelli Branding Bar shows authenticity and Made In Italy Quality Assurance. Come with 10cm x 7cm pouch.

3 Piece Baby Gift Pack

This Baby Gift Pack is absolutely fantastic and makes for that perfect present for the special newborn child in your life. The Children's Bible introduces God's Word in an age appropriate manner all the while catching the child's eye with its curiosity evoking illustrations. The plush rosary rattle makes for a graced introduction to Our Lady's special gift and will be a wonderful addition with which to tuck the little one into bed. The muslin swaddling cloth with its printed lamb decals rounds off this gift pack with that soft maternal touch. Contents: 1 x My First Bible, 1 X My First Rosary, 1 x Lamb Decal Muslin Swaddling Cloth. Pack Dimensions: 31cm x 21cm x 3cm

Uniformity with God's Will by St Alphonsus de Liguori

Written in 1755, Uniformity with God's Will, is a wonderful little treatise on the true love of God. Saint Alphonsus de Liguori writes to encourage believers to unify their wills with that of God's, so that they may love God perfectly: "the more one unites his will with the divine will, the greater will be his love of God." To choose otherwise, i.e. to choose not to unify one's will with God's, is "a kind of idolatry." These seven short chapters, not simply prone to abstract speculation, explore concretely how to make one's own will uniform with God's through the hardships of this life. Further, the book discusses the fruit of such a union with God's will: happiness. St Alphonsus concludes by noting how, in all things, Christians must remain steadfast in their union with God's will. For in so doing, God will "press us to his heart." Challenging and encouraging, Uniformity with God's Will has the power to remind us of what true love of God really is. 32 pages.

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.

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.

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. This edition was published in 2012. Size: 18 x 12 x 3cm

4 Panel Icon Triptych Holy Family and Archangels Home Altar

Stunningly handcrafted and most beautiful home altar Triptych featuring the Holy Family on the central panel. This focal icon highlights the tender love that existed between the Holy Spouses Mary and Joseph and their divine Son Jesus. This tender love is brought to the fore by the physical intimacy that we see portrayed in the icon and which is in itself a call for all couples and families to identify with and to imitate. The three Archangels are found on the supporting icon panels where they not only show their relationship with the Holy Family but also to each of us in their protective, healing and guiding roles. The panels on the left and right of the central icon are hinged and can close shut when one desires to cover the sacredness and mystery of the Holy Family. Material: Natural timber with 22k gold leaf features. Size: 30 x 29cm.

Suede Keepsake Boxed Our Lady of Perpetual Help Silver and Gold Plated Icon

Beautiful natural timber and stamped silver and gold plated icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This beautiful icon highlights the power of Our Lady's maternal intercessory role as the Mother of God and our mother and where she points us to her Son Jesus as the Saviour of all. Comes presented in a high end red suede keepsake box which will make for that perfect gift for that special occasion. The icon itself will also make for a focused prayer sacramental which will draw all in to the transcendent by its symbolism and inherent beauty. Icon size: 12 x 12cm.