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This beautiful Icon Cross illustrating the Holy Family, confirms the importance of the Family in God’s plan as indeed, the Word of God Himself, became part of a human family. The Gospels speak little of the life of the Holy Family in the years before Jesus’ public ministry. Matthew and Luke narrate the episodes from this period of Christ’s life, namely his circumcision and later Presentation, the flight to Egypt, the return to Nazareth, and the Finding in the Temple. Joseph and Mary were apparently observant Jews, as Luke narrates that they brought Jesus with them on the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem with other Jewish families. The feast of the Holy Family is commemorated each year on the first Sunday after the Epiphany, and celebrated on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas to honor St. Joseph, the Blessed Mother and Jesus. Beyond the formal recognition of Jesus’s early life, the feast of the Holy Family showcases the perpetual importance of family. Made in Italy...

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The Return of the Gods is the most explosive book Jonathan Cahn has ever written. It is so explosive and so revealing that no description here could do it justice. Jonathan Cahn is known for revealing the stunning mysteries, many from ancient times, that lie behind and are playing out in the events of our times. But with The Return of the Gods, Cahn takes this to an entirely new level and dimension. The Return of the Gods, Cahn takes the reader on a journey from an ancient parable, the ancient inscriptions in Sumer, Assyria, and Babylonia that become the puzzle pieces behind what is taking place in our world to this day, specifically in America. The mystery involves the gods. Who are they? What are they? And is it possible that these beings, whose origins are from ancient times, are the unseen catalysts of modern culture? Is it possible that these gods lie behind the most pivotal events, forces, and movements taking place in our nation and around the world at this very moment? Are t..

The Legend of the Christmas Kiss Swaddled in a sweet poem and wrapped in beautiful illustrations, The Legend of the Christmas Kiss delivers a surprisingly fun tale about how the angels sent a beautiful snowfall on the very first Christmas. It all begins with one little angel who wants to bless the newborn Jesus with a gift – her kiss. But something special happens to her kiss after passing through the clouds below – it becomes a glistening speck, drifting down and landing on the Christ child’s cheek. Then as multitudes of angels add their kisses to hers, the earth is covered in a winter wonderland. ..

If your child loves hero stories, there’s no better place to find them than the Bible! In these pages, learn how Rahab’s kindness and wisdom saved two spies and her family. Then read the rest of the stories in the Little Bible Heroes™ series. Each book offers a story of bravery, faithfulness, or kindness—straight from the Bible and perfect for little hero-loving hearts! Collect all 16 Little Bible Heroes™ stories: Creation Noah Miriam Daniel Joshua Rahab Samuel The Little Maid David Esther Joseph The Good Samaritan Christmas Easter Jesus’ Miracles Martha..

This is not a devotional classic.  It is a dangerous tale : a call to the high stakes of every Christian’s journey.  Do not pick up expecting quaint amusement – It is a story woven through with undeniable truth, great cost, and overwhelming joy. One of the most widely read books of all time, this adventure reveals John Bunyan’s intense grasp of the Scriptures. Penned while in prison for refusing to compromise the gospel.  The Pilgrim’s Progress is a guide for the journey from death to life. The times have changed, but the landmarks and adversarise are very much the same...

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The CROSS is reduced to a decorative symbol. What it signifies, viz; suffering voluntarily accepted and appreciated as a blessing is ignored by most people. Mr. R. T. Apraim has done a great service to humanity at large by highlighting the real meaning and significance of the cross. His thoughtfully composed and beautifully crafted pages are a labour of Love, love for the Crucified Saviour, for God Almighty and for all humans. His is a sincere and moving appeal to peruse the Bible, the Word of God, with reverence and devotion and to profit thereby as he so obviously has...

This book embodies prayerful reflections of the author resulting from his journey through life, his various experiences from his younger days to the sunset days of his life. This book presents a unique collection of great thoughts aimed to inspire and lift the spirit of every reader in order that they be guided in order that they be guided towards peace of mind and a positive outlook, with the zest to live to the fullest...

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This book takes us into the heart of the Soviet Union, where Alexander Krylov grew up as an underground Catholic in the 1970s and 1980s, never even entering a church until he was a teenager. How does faith in God live on when God is outlawed? How I Became a Man shows us, offering glimpses at the everyday reality of Communism through the eyes of a child, with humor, irony, and a keen sense of human goodness. Divided into short vignettes, this book challenges us look at our own lives differently—especially with regard to freedom. How I Became a Man is a courageous, joyous, even whimsical testimony of living the Catholic faith in today's world...

The Dynamics of the Liturgy is a constructive critique of the post–Vatican II liturgical reform through the lens of Joseph Ratzinger's liturgical and sacramental theology—written by a former student of the great pope emeritus. For Ratzinger, liturgy is the oxygen of the sacraments, and his sacramental theology, still largely unknown, is the key to understanding his theology of liturgy. This work highlights the specifically ritual dimension of liturgy, and the significance this has for Pope Benedict XVI's proposed "reform of the reform". Father Vincent Twomey warns that the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite—which Pope Benedict XVI had promoted to enrich liturgical practice—are dangerously drifting apart rather than, as the pope emeritus intended, complementing each other as part of an authentic renewal of the liturgy...

After twenty-five years of leading pilgrim groups to Catholic shrines across Europe, tour guide K. Troy has seen it all—long lines, strikes, broken-down buses, rebellious tourists, and countless experiences of God's immense providence. Crafted with wit and charm, In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes gives a first-hand account of Christ's hand at work in all the beautiful messiness of pilgrimage. The stories unfold in some of the most evocative Catholic settings: Vatican City, the Holy House of Nazareth in Loreto, the shrine of Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, the Carmel of Saint Thérèse in Lisieux, the Cathedral of Wawel in Krakow, the magnificent Abbey of Montecassino, and many other sacred places. Traveling alongside these Irish pilgrims—and helped by Troy's rich historical knowledge—the reader will see these famous shrines with new eyes. With humour and a sense of wonder, the book also gives fascinating details from the lives of such great saints as Mother Teresa, John Paul ..

“STAR OF THE STORMY SEA” In the 1600’s, Our Lady appeared to a Conceptionist sister, Mother Mariana de Jesus Torres in Quito, Ecuador. Our Lady greeted her saying: “I am Mary of Good Success, the one whom you have invoked with such tender affection. Your prayer has greatly pleased. Your faith has brought me here. Your love invited me to visit you.” Our Lady stated that it was Her wish to be made known to the Conceptionist Convent in Quito and the rest of the world as “Our Lady of Good Success”. She foretold that the church would be in a state of crisis in the Twentieth Century. Our Lady asked Mother Mariana to be a victim soul for this particular time. The Blessed Mother specifically asked to be invoked as “Our Lady of Good Success” during this ungodly era. She promised to grant all requests, spiritual and temporal, asked for during this tragic period in the Church’s history. Let us all beseech the Holy Virgin under this most optimistic of all titles to end these terrible times..

Apostolic Letter on the Liturgical Formation of the People of God Pope Francis urges Catholics to value the liturgical reform borne out of Sacrosanctum Concilium, Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. He calls for a "serious and dynamic liturgical formation" for all. Without a proper understanding, the celebration can easily fall “into a preoccupation with the exterior (more or less refined) or into a concern only for rubrics (more or less rigid)." Pope Francis adds: “With this letter I simply want to invite the whole Church to rediscover, to safeguard, and to live the truth and power of the Christian celebration. I want the beauty of the Christian celebration and its necessary consequences for the life of the Church not to be spoiled by a superficial and foreshortened understanding of its value or, worse yet, by its being exploited in service of some ideological vision, no matter what the hue.”..

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Daily Prayers by George Brundage is an excellent collection of Catholic children's prayers . Among the features of this title are: an integrated carry handle ideal for small hands vibrant illustartions 14 great prayers Imprimatur thats ensures that the contents all comply with official Catholic Church doctrine This title includes short prayers for the following intentions and occasions: Our Morning Prayer Prayer before and after We Eat Prayer to My Guardian Angel Prayer before Going to Confession Prayer before Mass and Communion Prayer before Studying Prayer before Going out to Play Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament Prayer for My Family Prayer when Playing with My Pets Prayer of Thank's for Jesus' Gifts Prayer on Receiving Toys Prayer for Teachers Prayer before Going to Bed The St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Books are ideal books for young children. They are sturdy books that will stand up to wear and tear with full-color illustrations and clear, simple text...

Our Friends the Saints by George Brundage introduces Catholic children to fourteen of the most recognized and beloved Saints. Among the features of this title are: an integrated carry handle ideal for small hands vibrant illustartions a short prayer to each of the fourteen featured Saints the feast day for each featured Saint in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church Imprimatur thats ensures that the contents all comply with official Catholic Church doctrine The following fourteen Saints are featured in this title: Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Saint Joseph Saint Francis of Assisi Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Saint Rita Saint John Bosco Saint Patrick Saint Joan of Arc Saint Teresa of Avila Saint Peter the Apostle Saint Maximilian Kolbe Saint Vincent de Paul Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Saint Anthony of Padua The St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Books are ideal books for young children. They are sturdy books that will stand up to wear and tear with full-color illustrat..

Gifts of God by George Brundage provides clear, simple text to introduce Catholic children to the gifts of the Sacraments. Among the features of this title are: an integrated carry handle ideal for small hands vibrant illustartions a short expalnation of each of the seven Sacraments Imprimatur thats ensures that the contents all comply with official Catholic Church doctrine This title covers the following seven Sacraments: The Sacrament of Baptism The Sacrament of Penance The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist The Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacrament of Matrimony The Sacrament of Holy Orders The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick The St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Books are ideal books for young children. They are sturdy books that will stand up to wear and tear with full-color illustrations and clear, simple text...

With the clarity and depth characteristic of the classics, this spiritual bestseller lays out a perceptive and insightful plan for living a spiritual life and achieving the ultimate goal of that life -- union with God. Nouwen views our spiritual "ascent" as evolving in three movements. The first, from loneliness to solitude, focuses on the spiritual life as it relates to the experience of our own selves. The second, from hostility to hospitality, deals with our spiritual life as a life for others. The final movement, from illusion to prayer, offers penetrating thoughts on the most mysterious relationship of all: our relationship to God. Throughout, Nouwen emphasizes that the more we understand (and not simply deny) our inner struggles, the more fully we will be able to embrace a prayerful and genuine life that is also open to others' needs. Reaching Out is a rich book to be read, reread, pondered, and shared with others. "It does not offers answers or solutions," Nouwen cautions, "bu..