Maybe you are a recent convert, or perhaps you've attended Mass your whole life, but there are still things that puzzle you, like: when you should genuflect and when you should bow; what the different books used at Mass are and what they contain; the meaning of words like "Amen," "Alleluia," or "Hosanna"; what to do during the sign of peace. You ...
- Fashioned after the manner in which the Holy Father presented the praying of the Rosary in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae- Four-color art throughout- Includes short prayersBased on the format suggested by Pope John Paul II in his apostolic letter "The Rosary of the Virgin Mary," authors Michael Dubruiel and Amy Welborn help you: ...
Get the most out of the Mass... A Pocket Guide to the Mass walks you through the biblical basis of prayers, the meaning behind gestures, and a brief overview of the spirituality that brings Catholics together for Eucharist each week. Reenergize your time at Mass or help those who are new or returning to the Church with this quick and insightful ...
A novena is a term used to describe a continuous praying of a formula nine consecutive times, usually nine consecutive days or once a week for nine weeks. The number nine derives from the time Mary and the Apostles waited for the coming of the Holy Spirit between Ascension and Pentecost. (from the Catholic Encyclopedia) This purse-sized prayer ...
This pocket guide is meant to serve as an aid to such a varied group as those who: Confess regularlyAre becoming CatholicAre making their First ConfessionHave been away from this sacrament for some timeAre waiting for a "sign" that God can forgive whatever horrible sin has been committed You will find: Answers to basic questions about ...
In 1991, Pope John Paul II introduced a new Bible-based interpretation of the Stations of the Cross. This devotional guide to invite readers to prayerfully walk in solidarity with Jesus on his agonizing way of the cross-- from his last torturous moments in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death and burial. Now with full-color station images from ...
Dubruiel shows readers how to properly balance the Mass as a holy banquet with the Mass as a holy sacrifice--and guides readers to embrace the Mass as if they were attending the Last Supper itself. (Catholic)
Day by day for five weeks, these prayers, reflections, stories, and teachings will help readers not only better comprehend the power of Christ's great sacrifice, but come to a better understanding of why and how to accept that power.
Sometimes a quick thought can offer a needed insight, and an hour's meditation can change one's life. But you need something to think about. That's what Archabbot Lambert Reilly offers in this engaging collection of timeless Latin sayings, their English translations, and brief commentaries. From the familiar (Carpe Diem -- Seize the Day) to the ...
This creative and alternative approach to one of our most enduring devotions is inspired by Pope John Paul II's scriptural way of the cross celebrated in Rome on Good Friday each year in which all the stations are based on events in Scripture. In drawing solely on gospel accounts the Pope emphasizes the reality of the events of Christ's passion. ...
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