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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..

This document underlines the "roots of obedience" found "in that search for God and His will which is also the will of believers". The text also deals with the issue of "difficult obedience", when "the demands made on the religious are particularly hard to meet" or when - in the words of St Francis of Assisi - the person who must obey feels that there are "better or more useful things for his soul than those ordered him by his superior". In these situations we appeal to "Christ first among the obedient" who "learned obedience through all he suffered". The function of authority is presented through the category of "human mediation" of God's will. The document goes on to clarify that this does not mean "the will of the superior coincides perfectly with God's own will". When, however, a person in religious life is faced with a legitimate order from a superior, the Lord asks him or her to obey the authority which in that moment represents Him...

Erma Bombeck once wrote, "When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that not one single bit of talent is left, and I could say, 'I have used everything You gave me.'" To use as effectively as possible the time, talents and energy we have been given by God is what this book is all about. Time is short, our obligations are many, the needs of those we serve are often serious and urgent. How we juggle these disparate elements of our lives in such a way that we don't burn out in the process but are rather enriched ourselves in the ministry we perform is very important. The author calls upon his many years of involvement in management and ministry to provide the helpful advice found in these pages. May all those involved in ministry of any kind find herein the enlightenment and encouragement they seek...

How the Catholic Church after Vatican 11 Took over the leadership of the World Ecumenical Movement. The last several popes have made the quest for Church unity an item of the highest priority on their agendas. This issue is dealt with in this extraordinarily well researched and very readable book...

This book, the author wrote in 1931, is an attempt to judge contemporary ideas in the field of morals, religion, science, evolution, sociology, psychology and humanism in the light of the philosophical daylight called 'common sense.' If at times it criticizes certain views on the grounds of their unreasonableness, it does so to prepare for a view which seems more reasonable. If at other times it shows that what is wrong with a certain philosophical outlook is an emphasis on a part against the whole, it does so in order to suggest a view that is more catholic in the sense of being the whole truth. There is little sympathy in these pages for those who believe that everything modern is good, or that everything modern is bad. The remarkable -- if unsettling -- discovery is that seventy-five years later, Bishop Sheen's challenge to tired old errors still finds some of them huffing and puffing under entirely new garb...

John of the Cross became a towering spiritual figure in his own time, only to be despised and rejected by many. Diminutive in stature and humble in spirit, he penned some of the greatest spiritual works from the darkness of his prison cell. He died loving his enemies and in the embrace of his beloved Lord...

The story of Poland's faith tested in the crucible of her history, is present throughout this journey, which ends with a profound meditation on Auschwitz, "where our silence becomes a plea for forgiveness." (Pope Benedict XVI)..

Fr Martin d'Arcy was a famous apologist for the Catholic Faith and an eminent philosopher. He was also responsible for a number of high profile conversions including Evelyn Waugh. In this classic text he turns his vast intellect to the age old problem of why God permits innocent suffering. His answers are tightly argued and he concludes that evil 'casts no shadow on God but rather - where sin abounded, there most of all did Love abound'...

In July 1936, hardly two weeks into the Spanish civil war, the bullet-ridden body of a 61-year-old priest was found by his friends near Madrid. Pedro Poveda, canonised by John Paul II in 2003, was no ordinary priest: a truly gifted educationalist and founder of the hugely popular Teresian Association, he lived a deeply radical Christian life. His inspiring life and the excellent and highly relevant educational principles he developed are all examined here...

This fascinating account of one of England's best know saints reaches beyond the rise to power of a privileged and intelligent man, to reveal a story of holiness, suffering and courage. Set in turbulent and changing times, the forces of religious freedom and unchecked political power inevitably and fatally clash - in the persons of the King and Archbishop. 'Our crime' said Becket,'is the assertion of ecclesiastical liberty; for to profess it is to be guilty of high treason.'..

Amid the wars and turmoil of 16th-century Reformation France, in the midst of great suffering and poverty, Providence provided an amazing example of apostolic zeal. Highly intelligent, physically small, and burning with love for Christ in the poor, Vincent de Paul stimulated a major change in the social consciousness of France and far beyond. His Religious Orders for men and women continue today. This account of his life and times captures the amazing spirit of this humble and courageous man, who truly loved and served the poor. (Cover design may vary slightly)..

By Fr Ben Loge C.P. Dominic Barberi (1792-1849) entered the Passionist Order despite many obstacles. His early career was as a lecturer and retreat giver, but throughout his Religious life he felt his vocation was to work in England. Trusting in God he finally arrived in his adopted country and began to work for Christian Unity, and fulfil the prayer of Christ: “That they may all be one.” The climax for him was receiving Newman into the Church. He gave of himself as he worked all over England and even went to Ireland to give the first Passionist mission there. He died in “The Railway Tavern” in Reading. The Saints of the Isles series brings together telling accounts of the extraordinary lives of men and women from the British Isles – lives of holiness courage and true discipleship to Christ and the Gospel message. ..

Augustine: saint, bishop, Father of the Church and Doctor of the Church, but above all a man with an extraordinary story to tell. This booklet uses the famous "Confessions of St Augustine" to recount his famous journey from a life of sin and error to a life lived for Christ and his fellow Christians...

This booklet is for young adults, those thinking of marriage, or those already married. It explains many aspects of the rich teaching of the Catholic Church on love in marriage and responsible parenthood. It offers particular guidance on the Billings Ovulation Method as one of the most effective and widespread methods used successfully for the achievement or the postponement of pregnancy, - nurturing love, co-operation and understanding between husband and wife...

The encounter with the Sacred Scriptures should never leave the Christian unmoved. On the contrary when Christ explained the scriptures on the road to Emmaus, the disciples' hearts burned within them. This booklet lays the foundations for a deeper appreciation of the infinite beauty of the word of God. ..

Offers practical advice to young people, couples, and those wishing to learn more about the teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage..

In this book, Father Nachef relates Mary's life and faith to our own and shows us how we can grow in wisdom and grace by imitating her example...

A fascinating life of St. Thomas More, husband, father, lawyer, politician, scholar, author, and martyr...

Your First Holy Communion is very special. It is when, for the very first time, you receive Jesus in the Eucharist. This is a day that you will always remember. In this beautiful book, the author shares how much Jesus loves coming to you in the Eucharist. He wants to be your best friend and by receiving Jesus at Mass, you can show him how much you want him to be your best friend, too!..

A simple and concise exploration into the Bible from an historic perspective..