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Are you seeking to live more abundantly? If yes, the reflections in this book are for you. For more than a decade John O’Connor has offered regular written and audio reflections through the www.foodforfaith.org.nz website to encourage people who are seeking greater maturity of life through faith lived in the reality of the ups and downs of everyday twenty-first century life. In response to requests a selection of these reflections in now offered in these pages, presenting Christian faith as the ultimate adventure, a relationship with the divine which offers meaning and motivation to every person in every moment. There is no right or wrong way to use this book. You might take a journey from the first page to the last, perhaps stopping to ponder a phrase or a paragraph, or skim through the index turning to whichever title attracts you. The braided river cover image suggests that there are as many ways to experience God as there are people and experiences. Sometimes we feel as though we ..

Often called the “Father of Church History,” Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. Our principal resource for earliest Christianity. The church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs. This paperback edition includes Paul L. Maier’s clear and precise translation, historical commentary on each book in The Church History, and numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs. Coupled with helpful indexes and the Loeb numbering system, these features promise to liberate Eusebius from previous outdated and stilted works, creating a new standard primary resource for readers interested in the early history of Christianity. ..

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A lovely, simple gift for the very special day of First Holy Communion. The pack includes a beautiful Italian-made cross with the image of a young boy holding the Chalice and Host – the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. It is accompanied by a small Mass book, enabling the child to follow the Mass, with a beautiful treasury of little prayers in the back of the book for them to pray. It is so important that children (and adults too) know Who they are receiving and remember to keep Jesus company in prayer after having received Him. A beautiful, practical gift that will truly enhance their special day and in time, their lives. Cross measures 11cm x 6.5cm. Booklet 64 pages...

A lovely, simple gift for the very special day of First Holy Communion. The pack includes a beautiful Italian-made cross with the image of a young girl holding the Chalice and Host – the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. It is accompanied by a small Mass book, enabling the child to follow the Mass, with a beautiful treasury of little prayers in the back of the book for them to pray. It is so important that children (and adults too) know Who they are receiving and remember to keep Jesus company in prayer after having received Him. A beautiful, practical gift that will truly enhance their special day and in time, their lives. Cross measures 11cm x 6.5cm. Booklet 64 pages...

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These beautiful, sturdy Brown Scapulars have recently arrived from our overseas supplier. The Brown Scapular is an age-old gift received from Our Lady, given to St Simon Stock in the year, 1253, in England. The Scapular will be your badge of courage in a discordant world and generation that has set itself on the road to perdition. She told him that “Those who die clothed wearing this Scapular, shall not suffer eternal fire!” It is a sign of our love for the Blessed Mother and shows we are numbered amongst those who are willing to serve her Son, with her assistance. ***The Scapular must be 100% wool, without plastic casing and should not be pinned or affixed to clothing, but worn around the neck. 4.5cm x 5cm for each of the two tabs. The overall length is 37cm...

The Imitation of Mary is an excellent companion volume to the beloved and highly esteemed The Imitation of Christ. In this book, culled from the deeply spiritual works of Thomas à Kempis, the reader is treated to beautiful writings about Our Lady set forth in the style of The Imitation of Christ. He offers the reader a splendid way to grow in following Jesus through imitating His Blessed Mother. With a printed flexible cover and blue stained edges, this 160-page book is a profoundly spiritual road map for readers who wish to travel with Mary and Jesus...

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"In the twentieth century, the O my Jesus prayer became almost an essential part of the Rosary for Catholics around the world. And yet, what does the prayer mean? Over the centuries, countless commentaries on the Our Father and Hail Mary have been written. But what about the Fatima prayer? In O my Jesus, theologians Luke Arredondo and Stephen Bullivant take the reader on a guided tour of this important (and even controversial) prayer. The result is a thought-provoking window into the history and theology of the Fatima prayer and its place in the Rosary for today." --Brant Pitre, author of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist Despite its brevity, the Fatima prayer is one of remarkable theological depth - not to mention, daring. In the space of just twenty-nine words,it broaches some of the great themes of Christianity: sin, forgiveness, mercy, heaven, and hell. it also touches on two hot topics within contemporary Catholic discussion - having a personal relationship with "my J..

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God’s Miracles in our Lives Through the ages, up to and including ours, Catholics have witnessed or heard about miraculous events that offers supernatural evidence of God’s existence and involvement in our lives. Here is a selection of astonishing true stories that will leave you convinced of the reality of God as never before. This remarkable collecting includes the accounts of: -Angry 15-year-old Cynthia, who scorns her mother’s belief that God will always provide-until she sees an incredible result.(“Thanksgiving Angel”) -Dawn, who, although not Catholic, is asked by her dying son if she too can see “Mary” at his bedside.(“Pretty Lady”) -Courtney, who, in tears and praying in the back seat of her mother’s car after it stalls, watches the impossible as the gas-gauge needle suddenly begins moving above E.(“Fueled by Faith”) -Terrie, a cash-strapped newlywed who skips a weekly milk purchase only to marvel at how long their one gallon lasts.(“The Milk Jug”) -Romona, who feels a tapping ..

Hearing God’s Answers in Our Lives Throughout history, people have inspired and upheld one another by sharing their stories of faith in times of trial and in times of joy. With that same conviction and mission we have gathered these true stories from prayerful Catholics to continue this legacy. These heart-warming, hop-filled stories prove the power of prayer and clarify God’s presence and guidance in our everyday lives. This collection of stories includes those of: -Dottie, distraught over her daughter’s anorexia, who receives renewed confidence through a childhood devotion.(“Sacred Heart of Jesus”) -Sally, mother of four daughters and a son, who learns that her son has decided to become a priest.(“My Son’s New Job”) -Deborah, left penniless after a divorce, who dares not answer when asked by new friends at a retreat, “What do you need?(“Miracle Soup”) -Martha, who, days before her daughter’s wedding, is still desperately searching for a place for the bridal shower and the family p..

Real Stories of God in Our Lives These rich stories present convincing evidence of God's active presence in our lives. Whether you're a cradle Catholic or a convert, solid in the Faith or wavering, these true stories will deepen your belief and stimulate your hope and trust in God. This superb assortment of stories includes those of: -Denise, who miraculously speaks the Romanian language upon meeting the birth mother of the girl she is adopting. ("Speaking from the Heart") Bobbie, who from the sadness of an annual cemetery visit, is startled into laughter by a sudden beyond-the-grave practical joke.("Graveyard Spirits") -Clarence, whose mother was moved to pray fervently at the moment his ship was torpedoed in the pacific-although news of the attack didn't reach her until months later.("When Your Ship Goes Down") -Kristen, who, having rejected God and the Catholic Faith after a tragedy, sees an impossible miracle in something that her daughter sees as ordinary.("Did You See That Boy?")..