Confession
Confession
Lord, Have Mercy $19.95 - 214 pages - Hard Cover |
"Scott Hahn's Lord, Have
Mercy is a thoughtful exposition of the Sacrament of Confession.
With a lively blend of personal insights and theological acumen, this
gifted
author gets to the heart of the matter of confession: How it is
anticipated
in the Old Testament, how it is presented in the New Testament, and how
necessary it is for the spiritual life today. I recommend this book to
all who desire a clear and elegant presentation of the Church's
understanding
of confession. Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York
"Lord, Have Mercy contains powerful and uplifting message about God's mercy and the sacrament of penance. The book helps us to understand the greater Easter gift that the Risen Christ has given to his church." Most Reverened Justin Rigali Archbishop of St. Louis "With a style
that is
engaging and a content that is challenging, Scott Hahn lays out the
scriptural
foundation for repentance and confession, the history of the
development
of the Sacrament, a lucid theology, and a practical guide for those who
find confession difficult. This Book will be an eye-opener for those
who
think all they need is to tell God they're sorry. For all, it is a
convincing
testimony why, like bathing, we need confession often." Reverened
George
T. Montague, S.M. |
A Guidebook For Confession $2.95 - 40 pages - Soft Cover |
The
Ministry of Reconciliation
is a fundamental part of the Church's life and mission. Without
overlooking
any of the many ways in which Christ's victory over sin becomes a
reality
in the lidfe of the Church and of the world, it is important for me to
emphasize that it is above all in the Sacrament of Forgiveness and
Reconciliation
that the power of the redeeming blood of Christ is made effective in
our
personal lives....
In different parts of the world there is great neglect of the Sacrament of Penance. This is something linked to an obscuring of the religious and moral conscience, a loss of the sense of sin, or a lack of adequate instruction on the importance of this Sacrament in the life of Christ's Church. (Pope John Paul II) The sacrament of reconciliation and penance is one of the great helps to friendship with God and spiritual progress. This booklet advises on ways to prepare for confession - a necessary step to making a good confession and allowing the routine which can so easily creep into religious practice. |
$12.50 - 395 pages - Soft Cover |
Venerable
Louis of Granada was the favorite spiritual writer of St. Teresa of
Avila,
St. John of the Cross, St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borromeo, St.
Vincent de Paul, and St. Rose of Lima; and The Sinners Guide (along
with
The Book of Prayer and Meditation) is one of his two most famous and
most
popular books. In fact, the great St. Teresa of Avila credited The
Sinners
Guide with having converted over a million souls in her own time!
"We are all destined to one or the other," says Ven. Louis, "either to reign eternally with God in Heaven or to burn eternally with the devils in Hell." This inescapable fact is vividly brought to life on every page of this masterfully written book. Utterly realistic with regard to the ultimate end of human life, Venerable Louis of Granada presents here the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell-even rehearsing with the reader the day of his death and the moment of his judgment. His description of the despair in Hell will shake loose any desire, by even the most hardened sinner, to persevere in sin. Man's classic excuses, such as planning to convert later and the difficulty of practicing virtue, are thoroughly demolished. Moreover, Ven. Louis shows how the sinner's life, because of his gnawing conscience, is a continual torment to him even while still on this earth. Whereas, the practice of virtue brings the wonderful promise of Heaven, plus the beautiful joy of a clear conscience, and the many other marvelous advantages of holiness -even here in this life! The Sinners Guide is a book of crystal clarity which cuts through the religious fog so prevalent today. It strips away the glamour of sin, fortifying the soul for the resolute practice of the Christian virtues-those true riches which alone will accompany him beyond the grave. For mastery of subject, for command of Scripture, and for total impact upon the mind and heart of the reader, there is no book which surpasses The Sinner's Guide. |
$9.95 - 168 pages - Soft Cover |
Have
You Wondered? Why is there so much turmoil in my life and in the world? How can I find peace and happiness in the midst of the craziness all around? I don't do anything bad why go to confession? Why tell my sins to a priest? What are mortal sins? Where does the Bible mention confession? It's been so long since I went to confession, I'm not sure what to say or do. Do I have to confess face to face? What do I have to confess because I'm a pretty good person? How often should I go to confession? Looking for Peace? Try Confession! Answers your questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Until we turn back to God and live according to His laws, we can neither experience peace, nor happiness. God in His divine mercy gives us a gift to restore peace, joy, and happiness to our souls, our relationships and to the world in general. It is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the sacrament of hope. Learn how to use this gift! "Looking for Peace? Try Confession! is a masterpiece of simplicity. The root of all disquiet of mind is the sense of guilt. Peace is the experience of knowing that I am in the friendship of God. This handbook by Mary Ann Budnik should be read by every priest and knowing Catholic. ...It will inspire the faithful to go to confession frequently, because by receiving this sacrament, we obtain that peace of soul which is so desperately needed in our confused and anxious age. John A. Hardon, S.J. Author, theologian, consultant for the Holy See and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. |
$12.95 - 185 pages - Soft Cover |
Fr. Francis
Randolph presents a very positive and practical understanding of the
immense
value of the sacrament of confession for the modern Catholic. Father
Randolph
helps the reader to see how the sacrament of confession meets the
deepest
needs of the penitent on the spiritual, emotional and psychological
levels. Step by step we follow the different stages of the rite, looking at the implications of the various prayers and elements of the sacrament, to see what they can mean for the average sinner in the confessional. The author draws on his own experiences, on both sides of the grille, to explain what is actually happening in this sacrament, and why it is such a helpful part of the process of growing in the love of God and neighbor. Because there has been so much recent confusion over the nature and purpose of this sacrament, the book tackles the common objections and anxieties over confession and recommends the practice of frequent confession as a means of getting rid of stress and anxiety as well as sin, and of growing in confidence before God. "A clear, sound, eminently sensible exposition of the why and how of one of Christ's often-neglected sacramental gifts. Both Catholics who seldom or never approach this sacrament and Catholics for whom it is an established part of their spiritual lives will find a lot that is helpful and inspiring here, as will priests and catechists looking for ways to explain it and motivate people to make use of it. I hope the book is widely read:' - Russell Shaw Author, Why We Need Confession |
When a Pope Asks Forgiveness $16.95 - 257 pages - Soft Cover |
The Mea Culpa's of John Paul II This exceptional book
was originally
published in Italy in 1997. At that time John Thavis, Rome Bureau Chief
for Catholic News Service, noted that "after nineteen years in the
public
eye, new discoveries about Pope John Paul II's pontificate might seem
highly
unlikely. But an Italian journalist recently put his finger on a hidden
theme of this papacy, a theme destined to take on crucial importance as
the Church prepares for the year 2000. |
