Year of the Word Catalogue 2020

The Year of the Word Catalogue 30 September 2019 – 31 December 2020 Celebrating, living and sharing the word

Denis McBride C.Ss.R.

A Word for Lent

Denis McBride & Janet Fearns

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Whether alone or in a group, these Lent Sunday Gospel reflections provide stimulating insights and ways into deepening personal prayer and commitment to Jesus. They are simple, practical, down-to-earth, heart-warming, challenging, and open up fresh possibilities for deepening discipleship and loving friendship with Jesus. Make Lent exciting – get a copy!

Code: 1863 ISBN: 9780852315682 Price: £4.95

The Road to Emmaus and Beyond A Journey from Easter to Pentecost Following the death of Jesus in Jerusalem, two disappointed disciples leave the city of lost hopes and head away. They meet a mysterious stranger who helps them reinterpret the past in a new light, giving them fresh hope. Denis McBride’s reflections uncover the depth and beauty of Luke’s unique scene.

Code: 1815 ISBN: 9780852315248 Price: £9.95

Impressions of Jesus In this book we meet a wide range of characters from the Gospel and share their reflections and reactions to Jesus. In a brilliantly imaginative way, we experience Jesus meeting real people in the real world in real human situations.

Code: 1071 ISBN: 9780852311370 Price: £8.95

DVD Six Women from The Bible Why does Matthew’s Gospel list Jesus’ ancestors and, amongst the men, include five women? Why did Luke name and shame Simon the Pharisee but allow a repentant women to remain anonymous?

In Six Women from the Bible, Fr Denis McBride tells the stories of six biblical women who have a message for us today.

DVD Code: 1771 ISBN: 705632049082 Price: £10.96

Denis McBride C.Ss.R.

Journeying with Jonah The Struggle to find Yourself The prophet Jonah is a sympathetic partner, albeit a curious one, to help us review our lives.

Although a believer in God, Jonah struggles to come to terms with the awful strangeness of God’s choices, particularly God’s mercy; he grapples to find his true self and purpose in life; he is angry when he finds that God is not angry but all-merciful.

Code: 1581 ISBN: 9780852314388 Price: £9.95

The Parables of Jesus Jesus invests much of his teaching in parables which have as much power today as when they were first spoken. The insights and patterns of the contrary wisdom of God challenge us in and through the scriptures. In this book the reader gains fresh and exciting insights into the power of the parable.

Book Code: 1091 ISBN: 9780852311929 Price: £12.50 DVD Code: 185440 Price: £10.00

Where Does the Jesus Story Begin?

Reflections on the Beginning of the Gospels Where does the Jesus story begin?

This book reflects on the four different beginnings the Gospels provide to the life of Jesus, offering the readers keys that open up each of the Gospels in turn.

Alongside that, there is the recurring question; where does your own story begin? Given who you are today, where would you say that story really started?

Book Code: 1429 ISBN: 9780852313299 Price: £9.95 10 CDs Code: 1434 ISBN: 9780852313381 Price: £35.95

Jesus and the Gospels This resource reflects on the key moments of the Jesus story as the four evangelists present them. It is an excellent way for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the person of Jesus and the writing of the Gospels.

Book Code: 1368 ISBN: 9780852312582 Price: £13.95 36 CDs & Book Code: 1383 ISBN: 9780852312773 Price: £99.00

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What Do We Do with the Bible?

Richard Rohr

What do we do with the Bible? Does this ancient, sometimes violent and contradictory text have anything to teach us today?

Still, we believe the Bible has something important to say.

How can we read it in a contemplative and intelligent way?

Code: 111546 ISBN: 9780281083213 Price: £9.99

The Gospel According to St Thérèse Joseph F Schmidt FSC

In this faith-sharing guide, Br Joseph Schmidt helps readers understand Thérèse’s message through the scripture passages that illuminated her insights about God and his merciful love.

Each of the seven sessions features one or more passages from scripture as well as excerpts from Thérèse’s writings.

Code: 22211 ISBN: 9781593253158 Price: £9.95

The Gospels According to St Francis Hilarion Kistner OFM

The Gospels were a key focus in the life and ministry of St Francis of Assisi. He modelled his life on the life of Jesus Christ, and encouraged his followers to do the same. In this lively book, by noted scripture scholar Fr Hilarion Kistner, the Gospels are broken open to blend the teachings of Jesus and Francis in a unique way.

Book Code: 13804 ISBN: 9781616367282 Price: £10.95 CD Code: 13805 ISBN: 9781616367732 Price: £14.95

Ignite

Harold Burke-Sivers and Sonja Corbitt No matter how well you know the Bible – a little or a lot – Ignite will help you read it with new eyes. Speaking directly to your heart, Ignite presents the richness and beauty of the scriptures in a way that connects the incredible story of God’s love to your everyday experience.

Code: 15398 ISBN: 9781632531896 Price: £14.95

Your Bible Noel Donnelly

Introducing the reader to different aspects of the Bible through bitesized portions, it offers insights into the Old and New Testaments, a range of biblical characters and, of course, the life of Jesus. Timelines and maps put the information into context and diagrams and glossary definitions make this fullcolour book easy to use and understand.

Code: 1494 ISBN: 9780852313763 Price: £9.95

Why Read the Bible?

A Little Book of Guidance

Getting to Know the Bible John Daley

Many people want to read the Bible but don’t know where to begin as it is not a book that can be read from cover to cover. Getting to Know the Bible is ideal for groups or individuals who wish to broaden their knowledge of the scriptures.

Code: 1043 ISBN: 9780852313138 Price: £5.50

The Bible for Everyone

John Goldingay & Tom Wright

Wright unpacks the contents of the Bible and explains the meaning of its inspiration, impact and authority. Intended for people looking for answers to life’s biggest questions, this little book of guidance will appeal to anyone whether believer or non-believer.

Broken up into easy-to-read, bite-sized chunks, and including helpful introductions to each biblical book, informative maps and a substantial glossary of key words, here is a new rendering of ancient wisdom that can be read like a novel, studied in sections or used as an aid to daily devotion.

Code: 111445 ISBN: 9780281073269 Price: £3.99

Code: 111495 ISBN: 9780281074013 Price: £25.00

Tom Wright

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The Big Picture CaFE & Bible Society

An inspirational 12-session Bible course with easy-to-use book and DVD that helps people find their place in the big picture of salvation history. The course covers 12 engaging sessions taking you through Salvation History, starting at the very beginning with God the Creator right through to the End Times with the Second Coming of Christ.

Code: 185514 ISBN: 9781903623602 Price: £14.95

A Year with The Bible 365 Daily Reflections Dom Henry Wansbrough OSB

Have you ever wanted to have a better understanding of the Bible? Packed with 365 daily commentaries in scripture, A Year with the Bible will take you on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, with reflections on carefully selected Bible passages that will deepen your comprehension of the Word of God. Code: 135314 ISBN: 9781784696184 Price: £16.95

Year of the Word Leaflet The God Who Speaks

Pack of 50 leaflets

A simple introduction to the Year of the Word full of practical tips for how to get deepen your relationship with the Bible and through it how to listen to the God who speaks.

Pack of 50 Code: 135315 ISBN: 9781784696245 Price: £12.95

Unleashing the Power of Scripture Mark Hart

In his entertaining and engaging style, Mark Hart (also known as “The Bible Geek”) shows readers why scripture should be central to our life with the Lord. When we become immersed in scripture, he says, we allow it not the secular culture to form our minds and hearts.

Code: 22208 ISBN: 9781593252977 Price: £10.95

Q & A Bible Verse 5 Year Journal Carol Petley

In the hugely popular ‘Q & A’ style, this devotional journal enables you to reflect on your spiritual journey over a period of five years. Approachable and encouraging, it offers a brief scripture reading and a question for each day.

Code: 111463 ISBN: 9780281078936 Price: £14.99

Born to Soar Melissa Overmyer Born to Soar is a beautiful prayer and scripture journal experience that gently coaches you through an exploration of the truths of scripture. Even if you’re learning about the Bible for the very first time, Melissa Overmyer will show you how to achieve your full, God-given potential.

Code: 15397 ISBN: 9781632531735 Price: £10.50

Gospel Power 2020 This book opens up new insight and depth of meaning to reading God’s word using the daily scriptures in the liturgical year.

Features: • Scripture references for daily Mass • Response to the Psalm • Three scripture readings for Sunday Mass • Excellent, short reflection on the Gospel reading for the day •

A prayer to Jesus

A step-by-step presentation of Lectio Divina is included FREE with every copy, and is also available as a separate item.

Paperback Gospel Power 2020 Code: 129135 ISBN: 9781904785743 Price: £5.50 The Word of God, Lectio Divina Code: 129136 Pack of 10 cards ISBN: 5031446926819 Price: £5.00

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Bibles

The Catholic Children’s Bible This beautiful, bright and unabridged Bible designed for children is a bestseller.

Paperback Code: 25153 ISBN: 9781599829197 Price: £22.95 Hardback Code: 25167 ISBN: 9781599829296 Price: £28.50 Activity Book Code: 25154 ISBN: 9781599821818 Price: £19.95 Leader’s Book Code: 25155 ISBN: 9781599820422 Price: £23.95 Prayer Book Code: 25170 ISBN: 9781599827889 Price: £4.95

Bob Hartman’s Rhyming Bible Bob Hartman

Internationally renowned storyteller Bob Hartman retells over 40 classic Bible stories in rhyme. From Esther to Samuel, Zacchaeus to Daniel, join in the rhyming fun with all your favourite characters and see the Bible come alive.

Code: 111532 ISBN: 9780281077946 Price: £14.99

The Lion Graphic Bible The Bible is a unique narrative of origins and cosmic powers; of the ageless battle between good and evil; of human potential and human treachery. The very stuff that graphic novels are made of. The Lion Graphic Bible presents the whole span of the Bible in top-quality, dramatic visual storytelling for a new generation.

Code: 104408 ISBN: 9780745949239 Price: £9.99

YOUCAT Bible It’s filled with engaging photos, clever and fun illustrations by YOUCAT’s award-winning designer, insightful sidebar quotes from great thinkers, Catholic saints and leaders, past and present, and young people living their faith today. It includes helpful introductions to the books of the Bible and short, easy-to-understand commentaries by some of today’s top Bible teachers.

Code: 135300 ISBN: 9781784691905 Price: £17.95

Bibles

Catholic Youth Bible Teens love this Bible because it contains many helpful articles, touching on topics deeply important to them and speaking in language that they can understand.

Hardback Code: 25001 ISBN: 9781599821351 Price: £19.95 Paperback Code: 25002 ISBN: 9781599829234 Price: £22.95

Good News Bible This Bible is beautifully designed with Compact Cloth Edition a hand drawn pattern and perfect for carrying around or for personal study. Includes suggested ways to begin reading, 100 famous stories and where to find help in the Bible.

Code: 102605 ISBN: 9780564070671 Price: £14.99

NEW Navy leather Edition

Christian Community Bible The Christian Community Bible is a very accurate translation from the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts into everyday language used by ordinary people. It features commentaries that enlighten and help the reader to comprehend the meaning of the biblical texts. With leather zip cover.

Code: 185504 ISBN: 9789719549703 Offer Price: £24.95

Illustrating Bible Introducing a new design of the extremely popular Illustrating Bible! A Bible that has been specifically designed for the Bible journaller. Featuring thicker paper and margins twice the size of traditional journaling Bibles, this amazing Bible is spiral bound so that it lies flat – and square sized – great for social media sharing!

Code: A1167 ISBN: 1644543265 Price: £89.95

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Children and Teens

The Gospel Journey Board Game How far away is Paradise?

Fr Denis McBride and George Allen The Gospel Journey is an exciting and engaging board game that challenges the players’ knowledge of the New and Old Testament. It takes the form of a pilgrimage to Paradise and is aimed at ages 14 upwards. It can be enjoyed by 2-4 players or teams.

Code: 1761 ISBN: 0705632049051 Price: £29.95

The Story of Esther

Yvonne Fordyce and Finola Stack This beautifully illustrated children’s book introduces the Old Testament character Esther, the Jewish heroine, whose inspiring story deserves to be more widely known than it usually is.

Code: 1446 ISBN: 9780852313442 Price: £6.95

25 Questions About the Bible Les Miller

25 Questions About the Bible explores such questions as: Who wrote the Bible? What do things that happened so long ago have to do with me today? Was the world really created in seven days? Why do we have four Gospels to tell the story of Jesus?

Code: 42006 ISBN: 9782896464111 Price: £5.95

I’m Glad You Asked!

Fr Mark R Pierce

Questions are good. Teens of every age have many questions about the faith, not just what they believe and why they believe it, but about where to even start. Whether the questions are their own or are raised by their peers, Fr Mark Pierce offers clear, clever, and trustworthy answers.

Code: 25041 ISBN: 9780884899754 Price: £6.95

Children and Teens

“A Gospel Journey into Scriptural knowledge that will be enlightening and will uplift you.” The Ecumenical Society of St. Augustine of Canterbury

Books by Paul Kerensa These beautifully illustrated, rhyming retellings of the stories from the Bible will entertain young children and adults alike.

Noah’s Car Park Ark Code: 111498 ISBN: 9780281077557 Price: £5.99 Moses and the Exodus Express Code: 111499 ISBN: 9780281077571 Price: £5.99 Joe’s Bros and the Bus That Goes Code: 111544 ISBN: 9780281082643 Price £5.99

Books by Alexa Tewkesbury Delightful re-tellings of popular Bible stories by Alexa Tewkesbury are complemented by Dani Padron’s richly coloured illustrations.

Daniel in the Lion’s Den Code: 111478 ISBN: 9780281074983 Price: £5.99 Noah and His Ark Code: 111477 ISBN: 9780281074969 Price: £5.99 Jonah and the Whale Code: 111476 ISBN: 9780281075003 Price: £5.99

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Following a successful trial, we are we are delighted to launch A Family of Faith in The Year of the Word. This parish programme, and extended reading, allows families to learn the four pillars of the Catechism while providing the formation needed to create a vibrant family home.

Year One The Creed ◊ September: The Role of Parents in Education ◊ October: What Is Faith, Who Is God? ◊ November: Created in God’s Image ◊ December: The Immaculate Conception and Incarnation ◊ January: Who Is Jesus Christ? ◊ February: The Paschal Mystery ◊ March: The Holy Spirit and the Church ◊ April: The Communion of Saints ◊ May: The Way of the Creed A Family of Faith Vol 1 Leader’s Guide Code: 30160 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 1 Parent’s Guide Code: 30161 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 1 Children’s Activity Book Code: 30162 Price: £14.95

Year Two The Sacraments ◊ September: The Role of Parents in Education ◊ October: What is a Sacrament? ◊ November: Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism ◊ December: Confirmation ◊ January: The Most Holy Eucharist ◊ February: Sacraments of Healing; Penance and Reconciliation ◊ March: Anointing of the Sick ◊ April: Sacraments of Holy Orders ◊ May: Sacraments Jeopardy!

A Family of Faith Vol 2 Leader’s Guide Code: 30163 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 2 Parent’s Guide Code: 30164 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 2 Children’s Activity Book Code: 30165 Price: £14.95

Look out for the full catalogue for A Family of Faith coming soon!

A Family of Faith

Year Three Life in Christ September: The Role of Parents in Education ◊ October: Heaven: Our Final Destination ◊ November: Conscience: God’s Law in Our Hearts ◊ December: Cardinal and Theological Virtues ◊ January: The First Great Commandment ◊ and the First Four Commandments February: The 5th-10th Commandments ◊ March: The New Commandment ◊ and the Works of Mercy April: The Beatitudes ◊ May: Journey to Heaven ◊ A Family of Faith Vol 3 Leader’s Guide Code: 30184 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 3 Parent’s Guide Code: 30185 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 3 Children’s Activity Book Code: 30186 Price: £14.95

Year Four Christian Prayer September: The Role of Parents in Education ◊ October: What is Prayer? ◊ November: Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray ◊ December: Prayer and the Our Father ◊ January: Prayer and the Holy Spirit ◊ February: The Prayer of the Virgin Mary ◊ March: Praying with Scripture; ◊ Expressions of Prayer April: Prayer as Spiritual Battle ◊ May: Prayer and the Communion of Saints ◊ A Family of Faith Vol 4 Leader’s Guide Code: 30187 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 4 Parent’s Guide Code: 30188 Price: £14.95 A Family of Faith Vol 4 Children’s Activity Book Code: 30189 Price: £14.95

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Seeking God Together Caroline Dollard

Founded on the Catholic Church’s vision for marriage and family life, and sensitive to the complex reality of family life today, Seeking God Together aims to support parishes, schools and chaplaincies in their ministry to families in the seasons of family life (Conception to the Later Years).

Code: 185555 ISBN: 9780995613911 Price: £15.00

Healing in the Spirit Jim McManus C.Ss.R.

This enlarged edition of this widely acclaimed book Jim McManus focuses on the rediscovery of the healing power of prayer among the medical profession and the recovery of the healing ministry within the Church.

Code: 1377 ISBN: 9780852312650 Price: £10.95

Your Faith

Fr John Trenchard & Rosemary Gallagher Your Faith presents the fundamental truths of the Catholic faith in a simple and popular way. It has been completely revised and updated with beautiful images and illustrations to help link faith with daily life.

Code: 1008 ISBN: 9780852310274 Price: £7.95

Your Baby’s Baptism

Fr John Trenchard & Rosemary Gallagher This colourful and attractive book is designed for parents when they first make arrangements for a baptism. It deals in a straightforward way with all the practical questions that concern every parent and sets the scene prior to their instruction.

Code: 1028 ISBN: 9780852314111 Price: £4.25

A Family of Faith

Look out for the full catalogue for A Family of Faith coming soon!

Your Sunday Missal Designed to help anyone prepare for Sunday Mass and take an active part in its celebration, this Missal contains a short introduction to the special character of each Sunday, and the Mass text is laid out in a straightforward way. This Missal has a leatherette cover, gold-embossed lettering, colourful ribbons and high-quality Bible paper which means that it should become a treasured companion for a lifetime.

Code: 1522 ISBN: 9780852313978 Price: £19.95

Praying the Rosary Denis McBride C.Ss.R.

McBride takes a fresh look at the rosary in this beautifully illustrated book. Through the four sets of mysteries he takes us on a leisurely journey through twenty episodes in the lives of Jesus and Mary, offering us prayerful insights on the way.

Code: 1556 ISBN: 9780852314159 Price: £12.95

Going to Mass

Jim McManus C.Ss.R. Going to Mass can be seen as one of the defining marks of being a Catholic but what do Catholics do when we go to Mass? In this insightful book, Fr Jim McManus considers how our understanding of who we are as people and as a community is expressed in our going to Mass.

Code: 1570 ISBN: 9780852314289 Price: £9.95

Adoremus Extra We are delighted to publish Adoremus Extra: a lasting resource for cherishing the Eucharist. This special publication is designed to offer dioceses, deaneries, parishes, schools and families an insight into the Eucharist.

Code: 1777 ISBN: 9780852315118 Price: £3.00

Provides a daily reflection based on a Scripture passage from the daily Mass. With readings for daily Mass listed at the bottom of each devotion, this booklet helps Catholics pray and meditate in spirit with the seasons of the Church year.

This small inexpensive booklet is published quarterly. Also available as an annual subscription, call our Customer Care Team for details.

Code: 1110 Price: £1.00

Living Faith Kids Living Faith Kids provides a daily reflection based on a Scipture passage from the daily Mass. With Mass readings listed at the bottom of each devotion, this booklet helps children pray with the seasons of the Church Year and thereby grow in relation with Christ and his Church.

Code: 1205 Price: £1.25

The Word Among Us Daily Mediations Each issue of The Word Among Us contains daily meditations based on the Catholic Mass readings; themed articles that explain various aspects of the Catholic faith such as prayer, the sacraments, biblical texts, and Church teachings; and “special feature” articles on the life of a saint, a contemporary personal testimony, and book previews. The Word Among Us also available as an annual subscription.

Code: 1209 Price: £2.00

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