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How Christ Said the First Mass $21.00 - 438 pages - Soft Cover |
How Christ Said the
First Mass
shows how Catholic traditions - and in particular, Catholic liturgical
traditions - go back to the time of Adam. Today this is one of
the
most informative, inspiring and surprising books the reader will ever
encounter
is to put the matter very mildly.
The author shows how the traditional Mass sums up the entire Old Testament worship from the time of Adam to the time of Christ, and how even minute details of the present Mass were used by Christ in the very First Mass, and how they have come down to our day with the same symbolic meaning they originally had. The author delves into the history and tradition of every aspect of Hebrew worship and shows clearly how Our Lord blended and wove them all together into the beautiful liturgy we call the Mass. The book is packed with fascinating facts - in every paragraph - which all Catholics should know, about the meaning behind every aspect of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass...and much more. |
  The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
$23.00 - 599 pages - Soft Cover |
Few Catholics
indeed have anywhere near an adequate appreciation of the glory and
splendor
of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - the central aspect of our Holy
Faith.
And therefore this, Fr. Michael Muller's famous masterpiece by that
name,
will come as a glorious and surprising revelation to most. For
here
he brings together a wealth of Catholic traditions, Biblical facts, and
enthralling true stories from Catholic history and the lives of the
Saints
to show that in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass we possess womething of
infinite value - the only gift we can offer God which is not miserably
unworthy of Him, and a gift through which we can obtain from God every
possible favor. Fr. Muller's description of the bitter Passion of our divine Lord, among many other aspects, is alone worth the price of the book. He also relates the remarkable exorcism of Nicola Aubry through the Blessed Sacrament, quoting the actual dialogue between Satan and the exorcising priest. He presents Scriptural proofs and prophecies regarding the Mass and the Blessed Sacrament; plus, he gives true stories of Eucharistic miracles, both famous and little known. He shows that God is more honored by a single Mass than by all other praise, that the Mass transfers to us the merits of Christ on Calvary, that Our Lord performs almost unbelievable "obedience unto death" in every Mass (just like on Calvary), that there are seven "miracles" that take place in every Mass and that there is a striking parallel between Nazareth and the Mass. He also describes the holy audacity that a Catholic can rightly exercise toward God during the Holy Sacrifice. Moreover, he shows the profound reverence due to the Mass, the devotion of the early Christians to the Mass, how and why Catholics build chruches, how missing Mass gives the devil great power over a person, and how, although the Mass is an infinite treasure, we can take our share of graces from it only in proportion to the dispositions we bring to it. |
Transforming Your Life Through
$13.95 - 153 pages - Soft Cover |
Come to a
vivid new sense of Christ's Presence in the Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist has nourished the Faith of Catholics for centuries, but it's all too easy to let routine dull your sense of the transforming power of this sacrament. These pages will stir the embers of your love for the Eucharist into a bright glowing flame. In them, Fr. John A. Kane explores the selfless humility shown by Christ in His Presence in the Eucharist, opening the way for you to receive grater spiritual fruit from worthier receptions of Communion and from adoration of Christ in the Eucharist. You'll learn how the Eucharist is truly a sacrament of love - a sacrament that not only demonstrates Christ's love for you, but gives you the grace you need to love God and your neighbor with a fervor unquenched by passing changes in fortune or feelings. As Fr. Kane opens your eyes to how much God longs to be with you in the Eucharist - and how much He delights in you - you'll come to experience the Eucharist as that inexhaustible source of grace, peace, and comfort that He intends it to be for you. |
Mass Confusion $15.95 -248 pages -Soft Cover
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No
Catholic
can be unaware of the crisis in Catholic liturgy. Even priests
are
often bewildered by the contradictory information put out by liturgical
"experts." This one-of-a-kind book cuts through the confusion:
"Priests are
pulled
to the 'left
and to the 'right' by groups with different agendas. This book
cuts
through the agendas and helps us steer a course toward a liturgy that
is
valid, licit, joyful, and focused on God rather than on the
'community.'"
- Mitchell Pacwa, S.J., Author of Father, Forgive Me, For I Am
Frustrated |
Called to Communion $11.95 - 165 pages - Soft Cover
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"Called
to Communion: Undertanding the Church Today is a precious gift of
Wisdom.
It explains how providential are the trials through which the Catholic
Church is now passing. The need of the Papal Primacy to ensure
Christian
unity; the true meaning of the Priesthood as a sacrament and not a mere
ministry; the necessity of the Eucharist as the Sacrifice of the Savior
now offering Himself on our altars; the role of the Bishops as
successors
of the Apostles, united with the successor of St. Peter, the Bishop of
Rome; the value of suffering in union with Christ crucified; the
indispensable
service of the laity in the apostolate - all these are becoming more
clear
and meaningful in the life of the Church. Called to Communion
is a goldmine of insights, which brings out the development of Catholic
doctrine in our day without surrendering one iota of the deposit of
faith
entrusted to the Church by her Divine Founder." Fr. John Hardon,
S.J. Editor, The Treasury of Catholic Wisdom "Since Vatican II there has been intense interest in the Church - her nature, her origin, her purpose. In this short book Cardinal Ratzinger offers us what he calls a 'primer of Catholic ecclesiology.' As a true theologian, he clarifies the nature of Church, bishop and priest, basing his remarks on Scripture and Tradition. The book offers penetrating insights into the Church from a profound thinker. This is Catholic theology at its best and as it should be." Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. Editor, Homiletic & Pastoral Review |
The Hidden Manna $17.95 - 376 pages - Soft Cover |
In
this in-depth
study, Fr. O'Connor lets the breadth and richness of the Church's
Tradition
speak for itself. He presents and comments on substantial
excerpts
from the major sources of the Church's Tradition extending all the way
back to apostolic times. Focusing on the doctrine of the Real
Presence,
he follows the earliest witnesses through the challenge in the Middle
Ages
of Berengarius through the Protestant Reformation and modern
disputes.
In a chapter on "Peter and the Eucharist" he shows how the integrity of
this doctrine has been preserved primarily by the successors of Peter
when
it was endangered. Both historically and theologically, the author treats the Real Presence, Transubstantiation, the Eucharist as pledge and foretaste of heaven, as sacrifice, as the Sacrament of Sacraments. He also shows the relationship between the Eucharist and the Church and the Eucharist and Our Lady. The great theologians and Fathers of the Chruch that O'Connor draws upon include St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Justin Martyr, St. Irenaeus, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, St. John Chrysostom, St. Ambrose, St. Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus and Paul VI. "Father James O'Connor gives us nothing less than a comprehensive study of the Church's meditation on the Mystery of the Eucharist from the first centruies to our own times....For the lay reader who wants a rich understanding of the Eucharist, for either teacher or student of the theology of the Eucharist, for the preacher who, as in my own case, is always seeking deeper insight to share with God's People, The Hidden Manna is a superb work." - John Cardinal O'Connor |
If Your Mind Wanders at Mass $8.95 - 125 pages - Soft Cover |
Distractions,
fatigue, boredom at Sunday worship - maybe we experience these because
we don't fully appreciate what's going on at Mass. Howard's
profound
and practical look at the liturgy focuses our wandering minds. It
reminds us that at Mass the veil separating heaven and earth lifts, so
that we stand with angels and saints in the presence of God Most High.
"Every Catholic needs this book. I need this book." - Scott Hahn "We are now at a stage where the spiritual depths of the Mass deserve a fresh exposition. This is exactly what Thomas Howard has done so attractively in his book. His reflective guidance is just what we need after many years of busy ways of getting into a participatory mode. Howard does more than probe the meaning of the Mass. He shows us how to pay attention and let the wonder of the Eucharist touch our souls." - Rev. Alfred McBride, O.Praem. - Author, Celebrating the Mass |
Celebrating the Mass $4.95 - 63 pages - Soft Cover |
There is no
surer pledge or clearer sign of this great hope in the heavens and new
earth "in which righteousness dwells" (2 Pet 3:13), than the
Eucharist.
Every time this mystery is celebrated, "the work of our redemption is
carried
on" and we "break the one bread that probides the medicine of
immortality,
the antidote for death, and the food that makes us live forever in
Jesus
Christ" (Lumen gentium III) - Catechism of the Catholic Church, no.
1405. Father Alfred McBride extends to all an earnest invitation to know and love the Mass more deeply. The Catechism calls the Eucharist "the heart and summit of the Church's life" (1407). Certainly we are called to participate as fully and enthusiastically as possible. Along with the official texts of the Ordinary of the Mass are Father McBride's enlightening explanations. Also included are: An ideal prayer companion, Celebrating the Mass is a convenient guide for all who seek a better understanding of this, our most sacred banquet, and to celebrate more profoundly the great mystery of love we call the Mass. |
Understanding the Mass $9.95 - 213 pages - Soft Cover |
The unusual
front cover painting depicts what Catholics have always believed about
the Mass: that it is a transubstantiation of bread and wine into the
body
and blood of Jesus Christ. In this spanish painting from about 1475, the unknown artist presents a miracle which occurred as Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604) consectrated the host during Mass. At that moment, blood from the wounded side of Christ fills the chalice. In the right background, a sacristan is about to ring a wheel of Mass bells signalling the moment of consecration. This new edition of Understanding the Mass follows three editions since 1989. The author, a co-editor of the Daily Roman Missal and a priest of the Opus Dei Prelature:
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Behold the Lamb $8.00 - 107 pages - Soft Cover |
The next day
John was standing with two of his disciples; and he looked at Jesus as
he walked and said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" The two disciples heard him and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following. He asked them, "What do you seek?" They replied, "Master where are you staying?" Jesus invited them, "Come and see." They came with Him and saw where He was staying. They stayed with Him ... (Jn. 1:35-39) "Behold the Lamb of God, Behold God Himself. Adore Him!" - St. Peter Julian Eymard Have you ever loved
someone so
much that you want to be with that person each moment? Have you
ever
loved someone so much that you wish you could "stay awake" just so you
can look at the person that you love? |
Understanding the Sacraments $7.95 - 118 pages - Soft Cover |
Understanding
the Sacraments is a popular guide for prayer and study of all
seven
sacraments, designed for use by individuals and groups. In this
guide,
Fr. Peter Stravinskas gives clear and faithful Catholic teaching in
chapters
on each of the seven sacraments. Everyday examples and anecdotes
enliven the text. An introductory chapter explains the meaning of
the word "sacrament", while the closing chapter tells how to recover a
sense of the sacred in the liturgy and how to receive God's healing
through
the sacraments. To help apply the teaching, frank and thoughtful questions for group discussion are included at the end of all the chapters - making this guide ideal for use in any parish or religious education programs. Whether at home, your parish, or in a prayer or study group, this popular guide will help the reader come to a deeper understanding of the sacraments and their important place in you Christian life. "The understanding of the sacraments which Father Stravinskas vigorously promotes in this book is intimately linked with the understanding of Christ. The author fortunately refers the reader again and again to the doctrine of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. From there as well as from the documents of the Second Vatican Council he draw the focus of the treatment: the sacraments are actions of Christ. It is Christ who is active in the administration and the reception of each sacrament. Each sacrament is an extension of His Paschal Mystery offered to the believer here and now. This truth is indicated by the blood and water flowing from the Savior's wounded side, the fountain of sacramental life in the Church and particularly of Baptism and the Eucharist." - Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer, O.S.B. |
The Spirit of the Liturgy $17.95 - 232 pages -Hard Cover
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"My
purpose
here is to assist this renewal of undersanding of the Liturgy.
Its
basic intentions coincide with what Guardini wanted to achieve in his
own
time with The Spirit of the Liturgy. The only difference
is
that I have had to translate what Guardini did at the end of the First
World War, in a totally different historical situation, into the
context
of our present-day questions, hopes, and dangers.
Like Guardini, I am not attempting to involve myself with scholarly discussion and research. I am simply offering an aid to the understanding of the faith and to the right way to give the faith its central form of expression in the Liturgy." - Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger |
Knowing Him in $12.95 - 125 pages - Soft Cover |
In
accessible
and lively prose, this book explains the ceremonies of the Catholic
Mass
and their meaning for lay people, including the young. It is
designed
to meet the widespread complaint that the Mass is boring,
incomprehensible,
or alienating. Fr. Randolph goes through the Mass step by step,
looking
at the origin and purpose of the various elements, and relating them to
the reader's experience of prayer and the Christian life.
Suggestions
are made for ways to enhance our appreciation of the liturgy, how to
prepare
for Mass, and how to carry the grace of the Mass out into the
world.
A supplementary chapter looks at the use of Latin in the Mass, its past
and present value, and explains it in the context of contemplative
prayer. "Fr. Randolph weaves together liturgical, doctrinal, historical and spiritual themes, bringing the timeless truths of the Lord's Sacrifice and His Real Presence into the context of worship today. The mysteries of the Mass are presented with detailed information that inspires devotion while gently correcting error. Fr. Randolph has a strong 'sense' of our liturgical tradition when he explains post-conciliar developments. This book is not only adult reading. It is an ideal resource for teachers and catechists working with young people." - Msgr. Peter Elliott, Author, Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite |
How to Get More Out of $11.95 - 142 pages - Soft Cover |
Has
your fervor
for Communion faded? If it has, don't assume that indifference is
an ordinary part of growing mature in the Faith. On the contrary:
your love of Communion should be growing greater. But how can you achieve that? How to Get More out of Holy Communion gives you the means to overcome the spiritual lethargy that, at times, overcomes every Christian. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to break out of the dullness that has settled into you soul, obscuring the glory of meeting our Lord in Communion. You'll learn from St. Peter Julian Eymard how to approach Holy Communion not as a duty, but as a preparation for Heaven. These pages also show you how to draw on the spiritual resources God gives you in every Communion. You'll get valuable directions about what to do when you feel unworthy to receive Communion, as well as useful - and unexpected - advice about how to make your post-Communion thanksgivings more fruitful. And through Scripture and holy logic, this wise writer will impress upon you again exactly how important Holy Communion is for growth in spiritual life. With this kind of help, you'll begin to win more of your spiritual battles, and you'll even come to understand why God lets you lose others. Now is the time to take up these pages and let St. Peter Julian Eymard show you how to transform you Communions into the bountiful sources of grace that God wants them to be. |
The Holy Mass $9.95 - 98 pages - Soft Cover |
The Holy Mass is both the
means and
sign through which the Lord bequeaths us his love.
His whole life was a Eucharist to the Father, and it is in this, his Eucharist, that he wants to include all his people. Christian thanksgiving is fulfilled in this and cannot be separated from the wholeness of the Holy Mass, itself a commemoration of the wholeness of the love of the Lord. Each celebration of Holy Mass is a unique introduction to the love of the Lord. No single Holy Mass is to be considered in itself, but rather it stands in relation to all other Holy Masses, which together form the indivisible sign of the whole and indivisible love of the Lord for his Church. |
Feast of Faith $10.95 - 98 pages - Soft Cover |
Faced
with
the political and social crises of the present time and the moral
challenge
they offer to Christians, the problems of liturgy and prayer could
easily
seem to be of second importance. But the question of the moral
standards
and spiritual resources that we need if we are to acquit ourselves in
this
situation cannot be separated from the question of worship. Only
if man, every man, stands before the face of God and is answerable to
him,
can man be secure in his dignity as a human being. Concern for
the
proper form of worship, therefore, is not peripheral but central to our
concern for man himself. So it seemed worthwhile to present for publication a collection of pieces on the question of Christian liturgy. They arose in part from the needs of my official ministry and in part from the reflection which is inseparable from it. All the chapters were revised and reedited for this publication. They can be no more than fragments, characterized and no doubt limited by the particular contemporary situation; yet perhaps for that very reason they may help others to come to grips with today's issues. All that is written here is governed by the one fundamental question, namely, how, under modern conditions, we can pray and join in the Church's praise of God, and how we can see and experience the salvation of man and the glory of God as a single whole. |