A concise dynamic reference book for communicating the Catholic faith and the Gospel message, with colour illustrations. A valuable additional resource for satisfying the hunger for truth among the Christian faithful. Now, the ever popular Compendium comes in a handy and portable pocket size format (125 x 170mm), in a choice of both hardcover and paperback editions...

Over the Edge: Intense Devotion is an interactive self-discipleship book that students can use independently after experiencing Band Together: The Warrior's Code. This seven-week, seven-chapter tool reinforces the lessons from The Warrior's Code, giving teens the crucial opportunity to apply what they've learned to their daily lives...

Did the early church leaders deliberately suppress writings about Jesus from the Bible because they would have threatened their power? Why are there different Catholic and Protestant versions of the Bible? Henry Wansbrough tells the story of why some writings came to be accepted as part of the Bible and other not. He describes how the Bible was translated into a single Latin version which was the standard text for a thousand years and the hard-fought battle which forged the incomparable monument of the first Bible in English...

The Thoughts of the Curé D’Ars is the most beautiful, simple and inspiring statement of practical Catholic wisdom that most of us will likely ever read. Consisting of short, profound sayings, almost comparable to the Proverbs in the Bible, this little book reflects perfectly its simple but holy author, St. John Vianney. Jean-Marie Baptiste Vianney (1786-1859) was popularly known as the Curé of Ars, or the parish priest of Ars, which is a small farmer’s village north of Lyons, France. Though of poor education, the Curé of Ars was very intelligent and well versed in the Faith. He rose to great sanctity, converted thousands of souls to Christ, became famous throughout the Catholic world, and in 1929 Pope Pius XI proclaimed him the “Patron Saint of Parish Priests” worldwide! This little book is a sample of his sanctity and wisdom. ..

Imagine a little dog following Jesus during his earthly ministry. What did it see? What did it feel? This book, with its delightful illustrations and simple text, will be ideal for introducing little children to the stories of Jesus...

This book, superbly translated from the original Swedish, reflects on our modern obsession with travel ,the questions can still arise. Is this really all there is? Is there nothing beyond what we can see...something more. At a time when many people feel confused about spirituality. this book puts forward powerful ideas in an eminently readable style, often posing more questions than answers...

Beautifully bound hard cover, features the complete rite approved for use in Australia and New Zealand, and is intended for use during the actual celebration of the rite...

'The Environment and Christian Faith' introduces the lay reader to the rapidly developing discipline of ecotheology. Standing at the intersection of theology and evironmental concern, ecotheology covers the wide spectrum of biblical studies, Christian Tradition, comtemporaty sociology, and indigenous studies. With its questions for discussion, suggested activities and lists for futher reading at the end of each chapter, the book may conveniently be used for study and discussion in congregations, youth groups or other interested community groups...

Deborah Maccann Lift up your hearts! “May the God who bestows great gifts on us continue to bless us and nourish us in the days ahead. May our work always reflect God’s mercy. May our lives always reflect God’s glory. May our hearts always reflect God’s love. Bless us, as we gather, as we share, and as we work for your kingdom.” “so many meetings, so little time to prepare for them – especially the prayer dimension!’’ How many times have you had this thought? As a pastoral associate, Deborah Mc Cann Knows firsthand how important that prayer dimension is. “I have seen how prayer can make or break the focus and effectiveness of a meeting. For that reason, it’s important to tailor prayers to the needs of your group and to the purpose of the gathering.” The 50 blessings and service in Lift Up Your Hearts! Include opening and closing prayers, a Scripture reading, time for reflection on the Word, and intercessions. There are blessings for committees, catechumens, planning teams, eucharistic ..

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. ..

The life and travels of Pope Benedict XVI, told through the eyes of a friendly bird. The sequel to the 2007 publishing sensation Benedict and Chico, Max, a bird who lives in the Vatican, takes up the story from Pope Benedict’s election. He accompanies his travels and observes the busy life of a man who speaks of the love of God to all the world, especially children. Readership 7 years up...

St Francis had a great love of creatures. Today, in many Churches, animals are blessed on the Sunday after his feast day. In this story, Grace tries to bring her pet, Stripeycat, to the church for a blessing. After causing a few problems, Stripeycat eventually arrives with a big splash...! With lovely illustrations...

"Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God" (Mt 5:8). What a wonderful promise God has made to those who seek Him sincerely in this life! But what precisely does this mean? This work examines the specific nature of the relationship between the requirement for seeing God (purity of heart) and the ultimate reward (the Beatific Vision) demonstrating that St. Augustine's understanding of who Christ is for each and everyone of us requires a change of heart on our part that is true, habitual, lasting and sanctifying. To understand Augustine's thought requires a close reading and analysis of the many passages from several of his writings in which he discusses the relationship between purity of heart and the vision of God. ..

Joseph Girzone wrote his parable in 1983 and published it himself with neither accompanying fanfare nor expectation of the extraordinary effect it would have on people around the world. With only word-of-mouth for advertising, and by virtue of its siniple message of love, Joshua became an international force of spiritual strength. after its modest beginnings, Joshua and its sequels have millions of readers around the world and continue to bring hope and peace to all who seek nourishment. When Joshua moves to a small cabin on the edge of town, the local people are at first mystified, then confused by his presence. A quiet and simple man, Joshua appears to seek nothing for himself. He supports himself solely by carpentry and woodworking, and he charges very little for his services. Yet his work is exquisite. Even more exquisite, and even more mysterious, is the extraordinary effect he has on everyone he meets. All who come in contact with him can't help but be transformed by his incredib..

One of the most striking features of life in the Catholic Church today is the ever-widening gap between its official teaching on marriage and sexual morality and the practice of most of its lay members. The book seeks to bridge this gap in two ways: It considers some of the tacit assumptions about marriage and sexual morality in today's society, since these affect Catholics as much as everybody else. It also considers the Church's teaching in some of these areas and explores new ways of putting it across so that it can make sense to ordinary lay Catholics. In doing so the author draws on contemporary writing as well as bringing her own reflections and experience of living the Church's teaching to bear on the subject. The book is aimed at married couples, those considering marriage as well as clergy and those involved in marriage preparation and counselling. Anita Dowsing was born in Copenhagen in 1994. She was brought up as a member of Denmark's tiny Catholic community, but has spen..

Spiritual and practical help on the death of an unborn child This book of prayers, practical advice, meditations and services has been written for parents whose child has died through miscarriage or stillbirth. It takes specific account of the particular needs of those who find themselves faced with the heartbreaking ordeal of such sudden grief, and will also be helpful for those ministering to them. It offers sound advice on dealing with grief, what practical steps can help, and articulates with great sensitivity the answers to the many burning questions of faith that such a loss can provoke. Together with prayers, and meditations on Christ’s loss and vulnerability, this booklet is also unique in that it offers liturgies for the parents and unborn child. ..