Worship is always a choice. Come Rain or shine, come hardship or ease, come confusion or clarity, the choice to worship God is a costly act of devotion. In the life of every worshipper. ..

Mums, Dads and Teachers: Children learn to tell “fibs” very early in life. As children grow and learn, it is important they are taught honesty and truthfulness. These are important building blocks for good character and need to be nurtured and hurts others. There are many examples of this throughout the stories of the Bible. This book uses the story of Joseph to illustrate the importance of telling the truth. Proverbs teaches us that God does not like lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. I hop you and your child can use this book to discuss the importance of honesty. Lenny the Lying Lemur “Jumping jellybeans – I am not a monkey, I am a lemur!” says Lenny. What adventures will this lying lemur get up to when he visits France the Firefly at Lighthouse Beach? Will Lenny and Francy become good friends or will the young lemur’s lying lead to trouble and hurt others? Oh blimey Slimey! Will Lenny fall for the sneaky tricks of Slimey the Seagull and lose his chance at..

No matter what the circumstances, death shakes us to the core. It seems so wrong-and it is! We long for comfort, but we don't know where to look. Can god really help when we overwhelmed with grief?..

Parenting Resources If you are a single parent, you already know you have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Trying to be both da and mom-breadwinner, cook, chauffeur, comforter, dishwasher, homework helper, disciplinarian, nurse, and role model-can wear down the hardiest man or woman. But do you know that God, in the Bible, offers words of grace, power, and hope especially for you? Robert D. Jones addresses the many different issues that single parents struggle – guilt, bad memories, anger, bitterness, resentment, loss, grief, and fear. Then he shares biblical truths and practical parenting strategies that will give you hope and direction for each day...

Whatever the needs in your life, whatever frustrates you, help is as close as your next heartbeat. God is waiting to release miracle power in you and through you. The thoughts and prayers in this simple handbook are practical tools to open you to God's plan of action. Bless you on your journey, Miracle Man!..

These are original prayers that enable full participation by all members of liturgy teams as they prepare for the Sunday liturgy. They are designed for the "final moment of preparation, for prayer as a team. Spontaneous prayer does not come easily to everyone, or on every occasion, so these prayers will help. While some suit a particular season, most can be used at any time. Choose one at random, and be surprised how often your choice could not be more appropriate". James Lyons. Fr Don Morrison's illustrations give a very human touch that links us with the Divine. 30pp...

A useful collection of mini-biographies, stories and resources for use in assemblies or group work with children. Keyed to the liturgical year. Suitable for Yrs 5+..

With this teaching edition of We Learn About Our Parish Church, teachers, catechists, and parents can help children learn about the liturgical spaces and furnishing in their parish home.....

The arrival of European missionaries in New Zealand had an immeasurable impact on Māori society. Like Them That Dream tells the intriguing story of early interaction between Māori and missionary, leading to the many distinctive responses to the arrival of Christianity. The book’s first two parts consider how the Christian word was spread and how Māori responded, explaining the identification they felt with the Israelites of the Old Testament. The third part relates the rise of indigenous religious movements, from the early Papahurihia through Pai Marire, Ringatu and the Parihaka Movement, and the later incarnations of the Arowhenua Movement in the South Island and what remains today’s leading Māori church, Ratana...

Extracts from the address of His Holiness Pope John Paul II to the Plenary Meeting of The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments...

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A delightful, illustrated book for children aged 7-11. It tells the story of Australia's first saint who always tried to help people in trouble, especially the children. She set up a new family, the Sisters of St Joseph, to teach in schools and to help the poor and those who had no one to care for them. Saint Mary MacKillop was a true friend of Jesus all her life..

La bibbia is the Italian Bible ..

Love makes us who we are and who we will become. We all know how to fall in love! In this book, with it's beautiful photographs by Melanie G Mason, Liz uses a poetic voice to teach us about the dynamics in our most intimate relationships so we can stay in love for a lifetime...

St Joseph is the quiet saint. As husband of the Virgin Mary and protector of Jesus from birth to childhood, Joseph was a good, just man, who did what God asked him to do, without question. This is Joseph's story. A beautifully illustrated book for children (ages 6 to 10) which tells the story of St Joseph, especially at the time of the birth and infancy of Jesus. An ideal book at Christmas time, or any time throughout the year...

This research must focus our attention on the transformative goal of bible engagement. Reading the Bible in a year can be a productive discipline......