January Titles 2017 lent & easter
words from the holy father The Shepherd’s Call Meditations on Mercy Pope Francis
£2.50 PA31 A6 Paperback Booklet 64pp ISBN 978 1 78469 153 0
40 Days & 40 Ways Daily Meditations for Lent Year A Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB
£2.95 D818 A6 Paperback Booklet 128pp ISBN 978 1 78469 160 8
Using insights from a lifetime of scriptural scholarship Henry Wansbrough uses the readings of Lent to provide timeless and inspiring meditations and suggested actions that will revive a desire for God’s spirit to empower you to follow Christ more fully.
The Meaning of Lent Fr Ivano Millico
£9.50 LF76 A6 Pack of 50 Leaflets 16pp EAN 506 0 13900 072 7
Lent is more than forty days of repentance. It is a journey full of meanings and graces, projecting us to the joy of Pentecost, passing through the waters of Baptism at Easter. By reflecting on our baptism, the dialogue of faith and the Gospel ‘scrutinies’, our Lenten journey takes on a new dimension, and so does our prayer, fasting and almsgiving, as we experience the joy of passing from death to life, from slavery to freedom in Christ Jesus.
“We can understand so many things simply by seeing someone barefoot in the street on a cold morning, or by contemplating the Lord nailed to the cross - for me!” Only a Church capable of attentive concern for all those who knock on her door can speak to them of God. This is the message from Pope Francis. His pastoral advice is based on his understanding of our human condition and God’s unfailing mercy. In this latest title Pope Francis offers three meditations which represent a ‘Summa Theologiae’ on the theme of mercy and reveal his own profound love for Jesus, as well as his burning desire that we will all come to acknowledge God’s grace and mercy in our lives and, as a result, be authentic witnesses to the faith by imitating the example of Christ – the good shepherd.
The Joy of Mercy Pope Francis
£2.95 Do924 A6 Paperback Booklet 176pp ISBN 978 1 78469 129 5
‘Turning our gaze to God, merciful Father, and to our brothers and sisters in need of mercy, means focusing our attention on the essential contents of the Gospel: Jesus, Mercy made flesh, who renders the great mystery of the Trinitarian Love of God visible to our eyes.’ Pope Francis has made mercy a central theme of his pontificate, and in these reflections seeks to explore more deeply God’s mercy and his love for the world. He explores the meaning of mercy from Genesis to the Resurrection and beyond, to the role of God’s people in carrying out works of mercy, asking how we can live mercy, experience it and act as witnesses to God’s mercy in our lives.
Misericordia et Misera An Invitation to Conversion
Lent & Easter with Pope Francis Pope Francis
£2.50 D815 A6 Paperback Booklet 80pp ISBN 978 1 78469 152 3
“The Lord is alive and wants to be sought among the living. After having found him, each person is sent out by him to announce the Easter message, to awaken and resurrect hope in hearts burdened by sadness, in those who struggle to find meaning in life. As joyful servants of hope, we must announce the Risen One by our lives and by our love.”
Praying the Crucifix Julien Chilcott-Monk
£2.50 D819 A6 Paperback Booklet 56pp ISBN 978 1 78469 161 5
The crucifix is one of the most important symbols of the Christian faith, a reminder of Christ’s suffering and death on the Cross to save us, a symbol of one of the most important moments in history. Yet how many of us look at and consider the cross and its deeper meaning? This booklet provides reflections on the different parts of the crucifix, allowing us to apply its lessons to our own lives. Each chapter ends with prayers and devotions.
Apostolic Letter on the Conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis
£2.50 Do930 A6 Paperback Booklet 40pp ISBN 978 1 78469 168 4
Pope Francis proclaims a new ‘Time of Mercy’ opening up before humanity, a cultural revolution to displace the all-pervasive indifference of modern society: a new and joyful ‘culture of mercy’. Here is a clear and prophetic roadmap for our future, for individuals, communities, societies and the human family itself. New initiatives and points of emphasis are proposed to open up our hearts to the all-loving God and, in turn, to each other – to build our lives on mercy.
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100 Years of Fatima
Living a L
Fatima: A Pilgrim’s Companion
Blessed Francisco & Jacinta
Fatima in Lucia’s Own Words Volume I
£2.50 D816 A6 Paperback Booklet 80pp
Fr Luis Kondor SVD in collaboration with Ana Câmara and Manuel V. Cruz. Illustrations by Mercês Júlio Gil. Translated by Dominican Nuns of Mosteiro De Santa Maria.
Fr Luis Kondor, SVD
David Baldwin ISBN 978 1 78469 149 3
This book is the ideal pilgrim guide to Fatima especially in this centenary year 2017, in which the author tells the story of Fatima, describes the events, summarises the messages of Our Lady, and explains how the apparitions were approved by the Church and their meaning for us all. A narrative description of the pilgrim experience of the Fatima Sanctuary of today seeks to inspire the reader’s pilgrimage to Fatima, helping them to ponder these happenings at their source, provides prayers and meditations and encourages them to return home to act on what they have experienced.
Little Shepherds of Our Lady
£2.95 4418 142 x 110 mm Paperback Booklet 80pp ISBN 978 9 72852 441 8
Small illustrated book, written for children. Based on the Memoirs of Sister Lucia, it recalls the apparitions of Fatima and shares with the reader the messages of the Angel and of Our Lady to the three Little Shepherds.
Theological Questions
Sister Lucia’s Memoirs
£8.95 (RRP £9.95) 4203 Paperback Book
A-Z of Living for Christ
Pope Francis Compiled by Rev Nick Donnelly £2.50 D187 A6 Paperback Book 64pp
240pp 200 x 140 mm
ISBN 978 1 78469 155 4
ISBN 978 9 72852 420 3
Like the rich man who asked Jesus, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’ many Christians struggle with the true meaning of good discipleship: what does it mean to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ? How can I serve God faithfully? What are the proper attitudes and conduct to adopt? What moral principles should we follow? What relationships should I have at work, in the home, and with others?
This book contains the testimony given in writing by Sister Lucia in four letters addressed to the Bishop of Leiria, on the events of Fatima in 1917. She relates what she remembers regarding what she and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta saw and experienced at that time. In this presentation of her memoirs, Lucia bequeaths to us information of highly historical value and shares also with us a spiritual experience that moved countless Christians throughout decades.
Interesting Theological Questions
Compendium on the Eucharist
The Theological Virtues
Faith, Hope & Love
20 Answers: Miracles
Fr Andrew Pinsent
£2.50 C302 A6 Paperback Booklet 72pp
£2.50 SP49 A6 Paperback Booklet 64pp
£20 1140 146mm x 222mm Paperback Book 404pp
ISBN 978 1 78469 158 5
ISBN 978 1 60137 114 0
ISBN 978 1 78469 154 7
This important new collection of material from doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual points of view, is a pastoral aid designed to help Catholics explore and understand the mystery of the Eucharist more fully.
How should we live our lives and how can we grow in goodness? The three theological virtues (Faith, Hope and Charity) and their meaning is examined here, in the context of the Christian revolution in virtue ethics.
This concise summary unpacks the nature of miracles and offers compelling arguments to counter those who reduce miracles to mere superstition.
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a Life of Spiritual Devotion
Do-It-Yourself Retreat
The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Loyola
Fr André Ravier SJ & Translated by Cornelius Michael Buckley SJ £2.50 PA32 A6 Paperback Booklet 96pp ISBN 978 1 78469 157 8
“It could happen that a person would want to make the Spiritual Exercises but could only devote eight days to following the prescribed meditations and contemplations. He should be assured that even in eight days, he can profit greatly from the Spiritual Exercises.” What if you could experience a personal retreat in the truest sense of the word: in your own time, in your own way and in a location of your choosing? Well A DIY Retreat: The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola allows retreatants to do just that – in eight days.
A Test of Faith
When Life Doesn’t go to Plan Fr Benedict J. Groeschel CFR
£2.50 PA34 A6 Paperback Booklet 80pp ISBN 978 1 78469 163 9
The Christian response to the problem of pain and suffering began with the cross of Christ. Our answer is inseparable from Jesus’ own encounter and his ultimate triumph. With this in mind, well-known author, psychologist and priest Fr Benedict Groeschel draws on his years of personal experiences in dealing with people’s problems, tragedies and “darkness” to offer help and guidance to any Christian troubled or burdened by life. His considered, practical suggestions, prayers and thoughts aim to provide comfort and support, helping Christians to keep going and even to grow with the help of God’s grace – especially when this help seems so remote.
Handbook of Novenas for Feasts & Seasons Glynn MacNiven-Johnston & Dr Raymond Edwards
£2.50 D809 A6 Paperback Booklet 96pp ISBN 978 1 78469 127 1
These newly composed novena prayers provide opportunities to develop our prayer life throughout the year. Each season and feast has its own themes and focus; the wonder of the Incarnation and news of Jesus’s birth, the contemplative period of Lent and the joy of Easter, and the example of Mary as her life story is told through her feast days. These novenas open up the feasts of the Church’s year for us and we learn more of novenas as a form of prayer.
A Book of Martyrs
Devotions to the Martyrs of England, Scotland and Wales Fr John S. Hogan
£2.50 D814 A6 Paperback Booklet 88pp ISBN 978 1 78469 150 9
Veneration of martyrs is one of the earliest devotions in the Church. For centuries Christians looked upon the martyrs as the great heroes of the faith, offering the supreme testimony to Christ and the Gospel by laying down their lives rather than renounce their Christian faith. A Book of Martyrs is intended to remind the faithful of some of these powerful men and women who lived and suffered in the British Isles. Among the many Saints and Blesseds of England, Scotland and Wales are extraordinary figures who – through our devotion – provide us today with many wonderful gifts, such as wisdom, strength and comfort.
Prayer Books for Children, Polish - English Moja Mała Książeczka do Nabożeństwa
Mój Mały Modlitewnik
My Simple Prayer Book Polish Edition
My Simple Mass Book Polish Edition
Pierpaolo Finaldi Illustrated by David Belmonte & CTS
Pierpaolo Finaldi Illustrated by David Belmonte and CTS
£3.95 CH67 A6 Paperback Booklet 56pp ISBN 978 1 78469 144 8
£3.95 CH68 A6 Paperback Booklet 96pp ISBN 978 1 78469 159 2
This is an invaluable tool to help children engage with what is happening, encouraging them to pray and explaining the roots of the Order of Mass. Polish-English text on facing pages. Reading Age: 6 to 11 years Available at the end of February 2017
This simple prayer book for children brings to life well-known Catholic prayers in an attractive and childfriendly style, helping children to engage with their faith. PolishEnglish text on facing pages. • Bilingual prayer book designed to assist children learning to pray in two languages, and guide them through all the basic Catholic prayers. • Beautifully illustrated with text on facing pages for ease of use.
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Elizabeth of the Trinity Jennifer Moorcroft
£2.50 B769 A6 Paperback Booklet 64pp ISBN 978 1 78469 148 6
Today, many people are searching for greater depth in their lives and searching for inspiration. St Elizabeth of the Trinity reminds us of the rich Catholic tradition of prayer, union with God and love for the Trinity. She herself drew inspiration from the Scriptures, and especially on her ‘beloved St Paul’; so intensively did she live his teachings and those of St John, that they became the very expression of her own inner life. Elizabeth of the Trinity is the fourth great Carmelite saint, together with St John of the Cross, St Teresa of Avila and St Thérèse of Lisieux, who are the outstanding teachers of prayer in the Catholic Church. A selection from Elizabeth’s writings is included.
Proclaim
To consecrated men and women witnesses of the Gospel among peoples.
Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life £4.95 Do929 A5 Paperback Booklet 88pp ISBN 978 1 78469 162 2
Fifty years after the Vatican Council’s Decree on the Renewal of Religious Life (Perfectae Caritatis, 1965), the Church reflects on the great force for evangelisation that lies with today’s consecrated men and women. Such witness - love for God and neighbour, love of the cross and the hope of future glory - speaks to the far corners of today’s world and is to be greatly valued. Proclaim continues the reflection which began in the Letters Rejoice, Keep Watch and Contemplate so that the insights of the Year of Consecrated Life may continue to bear fruit.
DOCAT Study Guide Ignatius Press
£6.30 (RRP £6.99) 1360 240 x 185mm Paperback Book 104pp ISBN 978 1 62164 136 0
The DOCAT Study Guide is an aid for using the DOCAT in any study group situation, whether in a classroom, at home or in small groups. Laid out in a youthful and modern style with lots of graphics, this study tool is sure to foster reflection and discussion on the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. Contents include: • Behind the Bible • Read DOCAT • What Does DOCAT say • What does the Bible say? • DO Reflect • DO Chat • DO Challenge • Space for journalling your thoughts.
Create in Me a Clean Heart
A Pastoral Response to Pornography
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops £2.50 PA33 A6 Paperback Booklet 64pp ISBN 978 1 78469 156 1
While the production and use of pornography has always been a problem, in recent years its impact has grown exponentially, in large part due to the Internet and mobile technology. Everyone, in some way, is affected by increased pornography use in society – a great many seriously so. We all suffer negative consequences from its distorted view of the human person and sexuality. This guide gives a word of hope and healing to those who have been harmed by pornography and raises awareness of its pervasiveness and harms.
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