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Here, at last, is an inexpensive and indispensable guide to Fatima, which will answer all those questions, essential and incidental, that present themselves to English speakers on pilgrimage to the Coda da Iria, the place where the Queen of Heaven came to speak the contemporary man. Facts, timetables for the ceremonies, a brief history of the Shrine together with biographies of the visionaries, historic milestones in its development, a detailed guide to the buildings and their treasures, explanations of key Portuguese words and phrases, a treasury of hymns and devotions, even the beautiful Mass of Our Lady of Fatima in English – they are all here to help the Pilgrim to familiarise him or herself with the rich customs and patrimony of this place of prayer, this suburb of Paradise. The compiler, Leo Madigan, is a New Zealand writer who lives in Fatima. He is also the author of the best-selling pamphlet What Happened at FatimaI (Catholic Truth Society)...

Born in 1901, Witold Pilecki is best known as a Polish Cavalry officer, WWII Polish Underground intelligence operative and resistance leader. In 1940, as the evil of the Nazi regime intensified, he volunteered for a mission which required getting himself imprisoned in the German concentration camp of Auschwitz to gather intelligence and expose its horrors to the world. In captivity he organised resistance and brought comfort to other prisoners. As the world grows in its awareness of the heroic life of Witold Pilecki we can see clearly why he can be rightly considered one of the greatest heroes of World War II, and indeed, of the entire twentieth century. This extensively researched account of Witold Pilecki's life shares with us the story of great adventure, one defined by a rare courage, selflessness and virtue, one that cannot help but to inspire and enthral us. About the Author Adam Koch was born in Zary, Poland in 1949. From 1966 to 1971 he studied at the Warsaw School of Ec..

Tembo's Roar is a book about his intrepid adventures as he discovers his identity and learns the value that will guide him in life. It is a story for children, but it is also a story for grown-ups. ..

The Oracle will reveal the mystery behind everything...the past, the present, current events, even what is yet to come! Open the seven doors of revelation—and prepare to be blown away! Jonathan Cahn, author of the New York Times best sellers The Harbinger, The Mystery of the Shemitah, The Book of Mysteries, and The Paradigm, now unveils The Oracle, in which he opens up the Jubilean mysteries and a revelation so big that it lies behind everything from the rise and fall of nations and empires (even America), to the current events of our day, to the future, to end-time prophecy, and much more. Could an ancient prophecy and a mysterious ordinance given in a Middle Eastern desert over three thousand years ago be determining the events of our day? Could some of the most famous people of modern history and current events be secretly linked to this mystery-even a modern president of the United States? Could this ancient revelation pinpoint the events of our times down to the year, month, and ..

Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church, Publication date 20 Feb 2020, NOW IN STOCK..

This is a personal-experience book. In his early twenties the author had problems believing the miracles – heavy Gospels – and, given all the tragedies in life, believing in a “loving Creator.” Then he came across documented bookds on Lourdes, claiming the instantaneous healing of thousands of ery physical diseases. He become conviced, through painstaking study, of the objective reality of the healings, and of the loving God behind them and behind the Gospels. Recently he spent conderable time in Lourdes researcing modren healings, meeting many of those involved. He hopes this update book will help people looking foe certitude in our “Post-modern” society that is shot through with doubt, cynicism, crass materialism, meaninglessness – and loss of pace of heart. All profits from Marist Fathers Boolks go to the 3rd World impoverished...

Beauty and Tradition was the theme of the Biennial Conference on Philosophy, Religion and Culture held at the Catholic Institute of Sydney in November 2018. This volume contains a selection of papers from the Conference that well address the theme from a variety of points of view—religious and non-religious, cultural, analytic and speculative. The aim of the Conference is to bring together academics and graduate students from secular universities and theological colleges to discuss and share perspectives on themes of significance for the whole community. The Conference has shown that on both sides—religious and secular—there is room for meetings and conversations that are more spiritually broad and culturally informed. CONTRIBUTORS: Derek Allan * Yves Saint James Aquino * Joseph Azize * Jennifer Close * Michele A. Connolly * Matthew Del Nevo * Damien Freeman * Daniel Kisliakov * Shane Mackinlay * Helenka Mannering * Robert Tilley * Xiaoli Yang...

Life to the Full tells the stories of seven couples, including the author and her husband, who have walked their own path through infertility. Through the voice of the women involved, these couples bravely and honestly share their intimate struggles and joys and allow us in as they ask deep questions of themselves and God. It is a book of struggle, but overwhelmingly, a book of hope, as each couple opens themselves to God’s will in their life, finding not only a measure of peace in their infertility, but also new callings and new dreams that have given rise to surprising fruitfulness. ‘I heartily commend this book not only to those travelling the road of “uncooperative fertility” but also those in parish ministry or with loved ones on that journey – it will open many big-hearted conversations and transform the way we approach infertility in our communities.’ Francine Pirola, Director, Marriage Resource Centre, Sydney NSW..

Feeling ashamed is something we all experience. It is a painful and pressing reality for today’s Church. Jesus himself knew what it felt like. But we can easily forget that it was part of the life of Mary, his mother. This book, brilliantly written by theologian, Thomas Ryan, accompanies Mary in her own moments of shame and, even, public humiliation. It explores how such disruptive events can offer positive opportunities, with Mary, to learn, to grow and, importantly, to renew hope for our troubled Church. This highly original book is essential reading for all in today’s turbulent world who seek to be inspired and guided by the lessons of the life of Mary, Mother of God. -Gerald A. Arbuckle SM, Author: Abuse and Cover-Up: Refounding the Catholic Church in Trauma (Orbis, 2019)..

Counterfeit Spirituality: Exposing the False Gods equips Catholics to spot false teachings and practises that have become common in our society and captivated members of our Church. We need to recognize the differences between true and false spiritualities so that we and those we love can grow closer to God and the truth of his Church ..

A Kiwi journalist on the hunt for the truth about assisted dying and the End of Life Choice Act. Join her on a journey of discovery as she tells the stories of those with terminal illness and interviews lawyers, doctors, ethicists and clerics around New Zealand and the world. ..

In this comprehensive resource, you ll find prayers for a wide range of topics relevant to teenagers, from dating to decision-making, and from prom to finding your purpose in life. Each topic is connected to Scripture, and each prayer includes interactive questions to spur discussion and conversation. Themes include athletics and sports, friendship, life s sacredness, loneliness, relationships, technology and much more. Plus, you ll find prayers to help you celebrate saint days, feasts, and liturgical seasons. Whether you teach high school, lead a parish youth group or confirmation program, or work with teens in any faith-based setting, use these inspiring and dynamic prayers every day to foster spiritual reflection, growth, and lifelong faith. ..

Are the unprecedented crises of our times, the signs and warnings of coming judgment? Does an ancient mystery hold the secret to the events of our times, and the future of America and the world? Is this mystery even behind the shakings that have now overtaken the world and America? How much time do we have left? In 2012, Jonathan Cahn caused a worldwide sensation with the release of his first book and massive bestseller The Harbinger. It was hailed as ‘stunning,’ ‘prophetic’ ‘mind-blowing,’ and ‘astonishing.’ Cahn followed it with bestseller after bestseller but he has always held off on writing a sequel. But now, for the first time, Cahn opens up what could not be unlocked before - the mysteries that couldn’t be revealed until the present time, the manifestations that have taken place since The Harbinger came out and up to the present hour, and the mysteries of what is yet to come. Ever since The Harbinger was released, people have been asking… Is an ancient myste..

The startling truths uncovered by this book will forever change the way Catholics view the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Things to learn about this holy friar. Mystical vision and calling to be an Alter Christus Life long combat with the demonic spirits Profound physical suffering especially during the Canon of the Mass His loyalty to the traditions of the Church and the Mass of all times His pious admonitions to his spiritual children For the first time published in English, ..

Innocent! That was the final verdict, but not before Cardinal George Pell endured a grueling five years of accusations, trials, conviction, humiliation, character assassination, and finally more than a year of imprisonment after being convicted by an Australian appellate court for a crime he didn’t commit. Immediately led off to jail in handcuffs and with shackles binding his ankles following that trial on March 13, 2019, the Australian prelate began a six-year prison sentence for “historical sex abuse”. After enduring more than 13 months in prison, eight of those in solitary confinement, the original sentence was overturned when Cardinal Pell was vindicated by an unanimous 7-0 decision rendered by the Australian High Court. His victory over an extreme travesty of justice was not just personal, but one for the entire Catholic Church. Bearing no ill will to his accuser, judges, prison workers, journalists, and those harboring and expressing hate for him, the cardinal used his time in pr..

I choose to breathe in the wonder of God's eternal love, And dance to the rhythm of eternal breath, Listening to the whispers calling me to slow down and take notice. I choose to absorb the beauty of the divine presence, to delight in the Creator of all things and relish the delight God takes in me. Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, enjoys life, and invites us to join the fun? Like many of us, Christine Sine had spent many years with an image of God who was "a very serious, workaholic type of God." And even when her theology told her this was not true, she struggled to live into this new way of thinking. What she needed was a childlike spirituality. In this book, Christine Sine, online host of the Godspace community, invites us to pay attention to childlike characteristics that have the power to reshape us. Each chapter addresses a childlike characteristic to embrace, including delight, playfulness, imagination, awe and wonder, l..