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OUR PRAYERS: The Magnificat
WORDS of FAiTH
Deep in every human heart is a desire for the living God that expresses itself in prayer. In the Catholic tradition, some prayers have
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become classic expressions of what the human heart seeks. Words of Faith: Our Prayers explores prayers that for centuries have
revealed a faith that fosters a deep, personal, growing, and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. These prayers teach us much about
who we are and about the God to whom we belong. —Keith J. Egan, Series Editor
We Pray
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† My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
YEAR for
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me;
and holy is his name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
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He has shown strength with his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit. he name of this prayer, comes from
the rst words of it in Latin: Magni-
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He cast down the mighty from their thrones,
cat anima mea Dominum, which means:
and has lifted up the lowly.
“My soul magnies the Lord.” Also known as
He has lled the hungry with good things,
PRIESTS
the Canticle of Mary, the prayer comes direct-
and the rich he has sent away empty.
ly from the Gospel of Luke (1:46–55). These
He has come to the help of his servant Israel words are spoken by the Virgin Mary during
for he has remembered his promise of mercy, her visit to Elizabeth, her elderly cousin, who
the promise made to our fathers, is pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth
to Abraham and his children for ever.
greets Mary with the words: “Most blessed
–Liturgy of the Hours are you among women, and blessed is the
fruit of your womb” (Lk 1:42). Mary re-
sponds with the words of the
Magnicat.
The Magnicat is prayed
DID YOU KNOW?

D every day in the Liturgy
to catechize your
of the Hours. Sometimes
• A canticle is a called the Divine Ofce, this is
biblical hymn or song the Church’s ofcial daily prayer.
Ten steps to
that is not part of the Priests and those in religious life pray
book of Psalms. the Hours daily. Many lay people also pray
Morning and Evening Prayer and some par-
• There are three canticles in
ishes celebrate them communally.
the Church’s daily liturgical prayer:
The Magnicat is prayed during Evening
parish
All three canticles are found in chapters 1 and 2 of Luke’s Gospel.
Prayer, known as Vespers. An ancient tra-
The Canticle of Zechariah at Morning Prayer (Lk 1:68–79) dition of the Church tells us that it was
holiness
probably evening when Mary arrived at
The Canticle of Mary at Evening Prayer (Lk 1:46–55)
Elizabeth’s house, thus the connection
The Canticle of Simeon at Night Prayer (Lk 2:24–32) with this liturgical Hour.
By Robert M. Hamma, Editorial Director at Ave Maria Press.
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Series Editor, Keith J. Egan, PhD, is President of the Carmelite Institute; Adjunct Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame;
and Aquinas Chair Emeritus, St. Mary’s College.
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Lent – Small Group
Ash
Wednesday
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O pen O ur H e a r t s
A Small-Group Guide for an Active Lent, Cycle C
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L ectionary-based and action-

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L e nt and H ol y W e e k
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Lent – Personal Reflection
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Lent – Stations of the Cross
J oh n P au l II’ s B i bli ca l Way of the C r os s

Meditations by Amy Welborn and Michael Dubruiel
Art by Michael O’Brien
I n 1991, Pope John Paul II introduced a new Bible-based interpretation of the Stations of
the Cross. Building on a growing worldwide interest in this interpretation, best-selling
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T his Lenten meditation book features daily reflections by members

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INTRODUCING
words of faith
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Catechizing the widely diverse communities that fill your pews each weekend is a difficult
task.
Words of Faith bulletin inserts have been developed with that difficult task in mind!
Catechize your parishioners from the rich treasury of powerful words that form the
vocabulary of our faith: beloved prayers, timeless creeds, and familiar liturgical responses.
OUR PRAYERS: The Angelus OUR PRAYERS: Come, Holy Spirit Our Prayers
WORDS of FAiTH
WORDS of FAiTH
Deep in every human heart is a desire for the living God that expresses itself in prayer. In the Catholic tradition, some prayers have become classic expressions of what the human heart seeks. Words of Faith: Our Prayers explores prayers that for centuries have
become classic expressions of what the human heart seeks. Words of Faith: Our Prayers explores prayers that for centuries have revealed a faith that fosters a deep, personal, growing, and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. These prayers teach us much about
revealed a faith that fosters a deep, personal, growing, and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. These prayers teach us much about who we are and about the God to whom we belong. —Keith J. Egan, Series Editor
General Editor, Keith J. Egan, PhD

who we are and about the God to whom we belong. —Keith J. Egan, Series Editor
We Pray We Practice We Pray

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The Angelus is traditionally prayed in a call he Angelus is a brief devotion in honor of the Incarnation
and response format, with a leader announcing This prayer is traditionally prayed in a call and response format, with a leader
that consists of short verses, or versicles, drawn from the
the versicle (V) and everyone present saying the announcing the verse (V) and everyone present saying the response (R).
response (R).
Bible and a triple repetition of the Hail Mary. It probably DID YOU KNOW?
began in imitation of the monastic tradition of saying particular V. Come, Holy Spirit, and ll the hearts of your faithful, The gifts of the Holy Spirit, the
V. The Angel of the Lord declared prayers, known as the tres orationes, at the ringing of the bell fol-
R. And kindle in them the re of your love.
W
ways in which the Holy Spirit
unto Mary. lowing night prayer and the medieval practice of reciting three
acts in our lives, are wisdom,
R. And she conceived of the Hail Marys during the ringing of the evening bell at six o’clock. V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, understanding, counsel, fortitude
The devotion eventually included a recitation at six o’clock in the R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Holy Spirit.
ords of Faith: Our Prayers is a series of twelve full-color bulletin inserts

(or courage), knowledge, piety,
morning and at noon as well, making the Angelus a way for lay
Hail Mary, full of grace, and fear (or wonder and awe) of
people to sanctify the hours of the day that echoed the monastic Let us pray.
the Lord is with you! the Lord. These gifts are named in
praying of the Liturgy of the Hours. Still later, the versicles and a Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit
Blessed are you among women, concluding prayer were added, strengthening the connection be-
a prayer that the bishop or his des-
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
and blessed is the fruit of your tween the devotion and the mystery of the Incarnation. The prac-
ignee prays at the beginning of the
In the same Spirit celebration of the sacrament of con-
womb, Jesus. tice seems to have always been associated with the ringing of a help us to relish what is right firmation. When we trust in the gifts
Holy Mary, Mother of God, bell. Whole villages and towns would literally
and always rejoice in your consolation. of the Holy Spirit, we are formed as
pray for us sinners, come to halt when the Angelus bell rang. La-
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
that will help catechize your faith community on the history, doc-
good and holy people, living the fruits
now and at the hour of our death. borers in the elds, workers in shops, and
Amen. of the Holy Spirit in our lives: char-
families at home set aside what they were
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. ity, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
doing and prayed the Angelus together.
goodness, generosity, gentleness,
R. Be it done unto me according to The devotion derives its name from the
faithfulness, modesty, self-control,
your word. opening phrase in Latin: Angelus Domini nun-
and chastity.
Hail Mary . . . tiavit Mariae (the Angel of the Lord declared
unto Mary). The current text of the Angelus
V. And the Word was made Flesh. was standardized by the seventeenth century
We Practice
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trine, and spiritual traditions of twelve of our most ancient and beloved
R. And dwelt among us. and today many churches and monasteries—
Hail Mary . . . as well as a number of radio and television his ancient prayer has its roots in both sacred scripture and the tradition of the Church.
stations—ring the Angelus bell at six With phrases taken from Psalm 104, this familiar prayer says much in a few brief but
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother o’clock in the morning, at noon, and beautiful words. We nd the opening line of the prayer and echoes of its meaning in the
of God. at six in the evening, inviting the sequence for Pentecost. A sequence is a liturgical prayer that is either sung or read just before the
R. That we may be made worthy of faithful to pause at what they y Gospel on certain high feast days. Those who pray
OUR PRAYERS: The Benedictus

the promises of Christ. are doing and pray. Evening Prayer nd part of this prayer as the Come, Holy Spirit, come!
response to the Magnicat on Pente- And from your celestial home
Let us pray:
OUR PRAYERS: The Canticle of Simeon
texts. Prayers like the Angelus, the Lord’s Prayer, the Benedictus, and the
WORDS of FAiTH
cost. We also see its second stanza

Shed a ray of light divine!
Pour forth we beseech
Deep you, Oheart
in every human Lord,
is a desire for the living God that expresses itself in prayer. In the Catholic tradition, some prayers have in the Alleluia verse before the gos-
become Come, Father of the poor!
your grace into ourclassic expressions
hearts, that we, of what the human heart seeks. Words of Faith: Our Prayers explores prayers that for centuries have pel reading on Pentecost Sunday and the
WORDS of FAiTH
to whom thewho incarnation of Christ votive
Deep in every humanMass of the
heart Holy Spirit,
is a desire for the which is of-thatCome,
living God expresseswithin our bosoms
itself in prayer. shine.
In the Catholic tradition, some prayers have
we are and about the God to whom we belong. —Keith J. Egan, Series Editor
your Son was made known by the tenexpressions
become classic celebratedofatwhatthe beginning
the human of seeks. You,
a new
heart Words of comforters
of Faith: theexplores
Our Prayers best; prayers that for centuries have
revealed a faith that fosters
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or forpersonal, growing,
gatherings and loving
of civic You,relationship
the soul’s withmost
Jesus Christ.
welcomeThese guest;
prayers teach us much about
message of an angel, may by his who we are and about the God to whom we belong. —Keith J. Egan, Series Editor
passion and cross be brought to the We Practice leaders each fall at an annual Red Mass. Sweet refreshment here below;
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We echo this prayer as we sing, “Lord,
glory of his resurrection. he Benedictus is the Canticle of Zechariah In our labor, rest most sweet;
Magnificat come alive in a new and captivating way.

We Pray
Through the same Christ Our Lord. found in Luke 1:68–79. The traditional title is We Pray send out your Spirit, and renew the face
of the earth” as our response to the Psalm on
Solace in the midst of woe.
Amen. † Blessed be the Lord, the rst word of its Latin version. In general, † Lord, now
Pentecost Sundayyouandlet your
often servant
during go in peace;
the celebration —from the Pentecost Sequence,
a canticle is a biblical prayer or hymn, much like a Veni, Sancte Spiritus
the God of Israel; your work
of the sacrament of con has been fullled:
rmation.
psalm but drawn from sources other than the Book of
he has come to his people my own eyes have seen the salvation
Psalms. Canticles from the Old Testament are prayed
and set
By Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C., them
priest in thefree.
Congregation of Holy Cross. He co-edited The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily Reections in the By Leisa Anslinger, authorwhich you have
and speaker, prepared
bringing in the sight
extensive experience of every
in Catholic people:
parishes and schools to her ministry.
at Morning Prayer (Lauds) and from the New Testa-
Holy Cross Tradition. He has raised up for us a light
Series Editor, Keith J. Egan, PhD,to reveal you
is President of theto the nations
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settings, these are usually chanted with the partici-
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pants standing as they would for any proclamation
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and asleep, rest in his peace.
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You, my child, shall be called blessings we have received during our service of the Lord.
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he anthem (a poem or hymn of praise, loyalty, and delity) Salve Regina, though known and sung in Latin
Metanoia is a Greek word that We may nally understand God’s true delity toward
around the Catholic world for centuries, is probably more familiar to English-speaking people as the prayer
means conversion—a deep, us when we are challenged by our sinfulness and
“Hail, Holy Queen.” Though it is not drawn directly from scripture, the text may have been inuenced by early
profound change in our doubt. The act of contrition, prayed most commonly
Christian commentaries on the Song of Songs. Whatever its precise roots, this anthem reects fundamental Catholic
lives. Real contrition means by a penitent in the sacrament of reconciliation, re-
teachings about the Mother of God.
we view our entire lives in veals the healing God has already given us in Christ
The Salve Regina is a seasonal song used in the Liturgy of the Hours, at the end of the day. Specically, it is recited
light of God’s fidelity to- Jesus. These sacramental moments of contrition ow
or sung after Night Prayer from Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost) until the Saturday before the First Sunday of
ward us and the ongoing from the remorse and sorrow we all feel deep within
Advent (last day of the liturgical year). Religious communities of brothers and sisters, priests, and many others pray
call to conversion. We rear- our consciences.
all or part of the Hours every day. Many parishes celebrate Morning and Evening Prayer (two of the major Hours that
range our priorities, assess our Contrition of the heart is revealed not in a pre-
make up the Liturgy of the Hours) especially
actions, come to terms with regrets, and review scribed formula, but by living lives of sincerity, com-
during the Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter
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fear locks • Ave Regina Caelorum, “Hail, Queen of Heaven,” from the
they returned to their rooms to retire for the
Feast of the Presentation until Wednesday in Holy Week.
up our hearts.
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night. For many centuries, the Salve Regina has
been a means for people of faith to turn to the • Regina Caeli, “Queen of Heaven,” from Easter Sunday un-
† In the name of the Father, and of theSunday.
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invites the assembly to recite or sing the Lord’s Prayer. After we pray the Lord’s Prayer, revealed a faith that fosters a deep, personal, growing, and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. These prayers teach us much about
become classic expressions of what the human heart seeks. Words of Faith: Our Prayers explores prayers that for centuries have Jesus. It—Keith
reminds us that,
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otherwise, in the end, life always overcomes death
who we are and about the TheGod presider
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we belong. “For the kingdom,
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the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.” With a resounding “Amen” the as-
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people on earth! its of
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University of Notre Dame; and Aquinas
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the angels sang at the birth
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God of Jesus: “Glory to God in the highest
at the second large bead
and Father, and on earth peace to those on whom his fa- 7 Pray the Doxology or Glory Be.
we worship you, we give you thanks, vor rests” (Luke 2:14). It is the song the angels
Then, announce the second mystery,
we praise you for your glory. sang before the shepherds, the rst recipients of
and pray an Our Father.
the news of Christ’s birth.
JANUARY: The Benedictus

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
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We sing the Gloria at most Sunday and feast day
Lord God, Lamb of God, Masses, and at any of our more festive or solemn oc- We Practice
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6 at the group of ten beads that follows
you take away the sin of the world: casions. However, we refrain from singing it during
he Rosary is a centuries-old de-
Pray one Hail Mary on each of the
have mercy on us; Advent, the four weeks before Christmas, as a way to
votion intended to help us reect
next ten beads.
you are seated at the right hand of prepare ourselves for singing it once again with the an-
or meditate on the life of Jesus,
the Father: receive our prayer. gels at the rst Christmas Mass. We also fast from singing
his mother Mary, and the earliest days at the medal
it during Lent as a penitential practice to help us focus on
of the Christian community. Its repeti-
5 Say the rst mystery and
For you alone are the Holy One, conversion in preparation for the joy of Easter.
tious patterns serve as mantras, freeing pray an Our Father.
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you alone are the Lord, Although the scriptures have the angels singing it, you
the mind and heart to link one’s own life
AUGUST: Salve Regina

you alone are the Most High, don’t have to sound like one to sing the Gloria at Mass! In fact,
story with the great story of our salvation
Jesus Christ, this prayer is meant to be sung by all God’s people gathered in the at the next large bead
assembly for worship. At times the assembly will alternate with
in Jesus Christ. 4 Pray the Doxology (the Glory Be).
with the Holy Spirit, The Rosary is structured into groupings of
the choir in singing the prayer; on rare occasions, the choir alone “Glory be to the Father, and to the
in the glory of prayers called decades or mysteries. Each begins
may sing it. This prayer of praise is so important that even if Son, and to the Holy Spirit . . .”
God the Father.
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with an Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys,
there is no way of singing it, the text is recited by all.
Amen. The Gloria comes from a long tradition of “canticles” or
and ends with the Doxology. Some people add a
short prayer to Jesus at the end of each decade. at each of the three smaller beads
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become classic expressions of what the human heart seeks. Words of Faith: Our Prayers explores prayers that for centuries have tal that are groupedbecome
into four sets
classic of mysteries.
expressions Thethe human heart seeks.“Hail
of what
Mary, full of grace,
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both from Luke’s gospel and both sung during the Liturgy the Lord is with with
you Jesus
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revealed a faith that fosters a deep, personal, growing, and loving relationship with Jesus Christ. These prayers teach us much about Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious
revealed Mysteries
a faith that fosters ahave
deep,re-
personal, growing, and loving relationship
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whothe
mained standard since we are and about
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of the to whom we belong. —Keith J. Egan, Series Editor
from the same gospel. However, the rest of the text was
and the Luminous Mysteries (or Mysteries of Light) at the ﬁrst large bead
an original composition in Greek from as early as the 2
We Pray fourth century. We Pray
were introduced by Pope John Paul II in October 2002.
While not necessary, people usually use a set of prayer
Pray an Our Father,
the prayer that Jesus taught us.
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praying is often
it. The prayed in a call and response
Rosary format.
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for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. or in its entirety (all twenty decades) when one wants an
OCTOBER: The Rosary

We sing the Gloria not to accompany an- extended period of meditation. All: And let perpetual light shine upon them. 1
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
other ritual action, as we do with the songs Leader:
The Rosary is prayed by Catholics at home May their
in the souls,
family, by and the souls of all the faithful departed,
at the cruciﬁx
the Almighty has done great things for me;during the entrance and communion pro- individuals almost anytime, in church beforethrough
or after Mass, on pil-
the mercy of God Make rest inthepeace.
Sign of the Cross.
and holy is his name. cessions, but simply to sing our praise to grimages, in large public gatherings, and in many other settings.
Some are able to pray all four setsAll:
of mysteriesAmen
Pray the Apostle’s Creed, a summary
God. Our praise of God is the sole reason daily. Others concen-
He has mercy on those who fear him of what we believe.
for this part of the liturgy. In our multitask- trate on the prescribed set of mysteries for the given day: Glorious
in every generation. “I believe in God, the Father almighty,
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ing world, the Gloria reminds us to stop creator of heaven and earth . . .”
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every so often and give our complete atten-
he has scattered the proud in their conceit. he name of this prayer, comes from
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tion to praising God. Friday, and Joyful on Saturday.
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the rst words of it in Latin: Magni-
He cast down the mighty from their thrones, hen someone dies, the Church steps for-
cat anima mea Dominum, which means: By Rev. John Phalen, C.S.C., President of Holy Cross Family Ministries.
and has lifted up the lowly. ward. Christians
Series Editor, Keith J. Egan, PhD, is President of the Carmelite Institute; Adjunct Professor of Theology, University hold dear and uninch-
of Notre Dame;
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Series Editor, Keith J. Egan, hasis President
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Adjunct Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame; and
and Aquinas Chair Emeritus, St. Mary’s College. ingly the sacredness of human life and that
the Canticle of Mary, the prayer comes direct-
Aquinas Chair Emeritus, and the College.
St. Mary’s rich he has sent away empty. profound respect and love follow through to the sol-
ly from the Gospel of Luke (1:46–55). These emn burial of every individual. When someone dies, we
He has come to the help of his servant Israel words are spoken by the Virgin Mary during gather together at the home, pray in vigil, and accompa-
for he has remembered his promise of mercy, her visit to Elizabeth, her elderly cousin, who ny family and friends through the funeral rites and days
the promise made to our fathers, is pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth of mourning—holding them close every step along the
to Abraham and his children for ever. way. Neighbors arrive, bringing food and comfort. Work
greets Mary with the words: “Most blessed
is put on hold. Time stands still as we bury a loved one.
–Liturgy of the Hours are you among women, and blessed is the
The Order of Christian Funerals contains all the litur-
fruit of your womb” (Lk 1:42). Mary re-
gical prayers and rituals of the Catholic Church that we
sponds with the words of the use when one of our own dies. At the heart of these sol-
Magnicat. emn rites are prayers for those who are left to mourn
The Magnicat is prayed and prayers for the person who has died. We pray for
ourselves, that we might nd comfort and healing; we
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pray for the deceased, in gratitude for their lives and in
of the Hours. Sometimes
steadfast hope that their sins will be forgiven and they
• A canticle is a called the Divine Ofce, this is
well nd eternal rest with God in heaven.
biblical hymn or song the Church’s ofcial daily prayer.
that is not part of the Priests and those in religious life pray The Church calls each member of
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book of Psalms. the Hours daily. Many lay people also pray Christ’s Body—priest, deacon,
Morning and Evening Prayer and some par- Many Catholic parishes invite members and
• There are three canticles in layperson—to participate in
ishes celebrate them communally. guests to write the names of loved ones
the Church’s daily liturgical prayer: who have died in a special book, sometimes the ministry of consolation:
The Magnicat is prayed during Evening
All three canticles are found in chapters 1 and 2 of Luke’s Gospel.
Prayer, known as Vespers. An ancient tra-
called the “Book of the Dead” or the “Book to care for the dying, to
of Names,” during the month of November.
The Canticle of Zechariah at Morning Prayer (Lk 1:68–79) dition of the Church tells us that it was pray for the dead, to comfort
This simple ritual reminds everyone in the
probably evening when Mary arrived at parish to pray for those who have died and those who mourn.
The Canticle of Mary at Evening Prayer (Lk 1:46–55)
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Teresa of Avila
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other voices
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Youth Ministry – High School Series
A new three-book high school series by Michael Pennock

Developed in accordance with the USCCB Doctrinal Elements
of a Curriculum Framework, this new series offers high school
students a thorough and engaging study of Jesus Christ.
NEW!
J esu s C h ri st
God’s Revelation to the World
This introductory text provides a map for high school students to navigate the won-
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Written following the outline for Course I of the U.S. Bishops’ Framework, this one-
semester course is intended to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of
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This versatile text not only follows the new framework but is also suitable for
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J e s u s C hr ist
His Mission and Ministry
Developed and written in light of the outline for Course II of the U.S. Bishops’ frame-
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“ Christ is at the heart
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Youth Ministry – High School Textbooks
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An Overview of the Faith Curriculum Framework.
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Michael Amodei St. Ferdinand Parish
I
Blanco, TX
n Catholic Essentials: An Overview of the Faith, Jesus

comes alive to teens! Through knowledge, prayer,
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This handbook is a perfect catechetical tool to use
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Jesus Christ and his Church.
Chapter features to enhance students’

knowledge of Jesus:
• Review Questions help summarize each main section.
• Writing and Discussion prompts offer ways to reflect on material

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• “Jesus, Friend and Savior” feature includes practical applications

for furthering study including activities, questions and answers SAME BOOK, 3 Cool
apologetic in nature, and a prayer. and holy Colors!
(© 2009) This text has been found
Table of Contents in conformity with the
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T he C a tholic S pir it
An Anthology for Discovering Faith Through Literature,
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Br. Michel Bettigole, O.S.F.,
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The Catholic Spirit sends teens on a

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Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments roots the sacraments as the definitive way
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rites, and benefiting from their graces. The text is organized around
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Church. This definition is clarified by arranging the chapters around
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and transformation.
Through regular placement of “For Reflection” panels and assign-
ments that focus on deeper research, developing a personal and com-
munal prayer life, and active transformation of self and society, this text
allows students to come to know Jesus through participation in the
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Eileen P. Flynn
T he Ten Commandments: Case Studies in Catholic Morality is a single source that sum-
marizes Catholic teaching around the Ten Commandments. Thirty case studies
related to real-life issues and dilemmas addressed by each commandment make up
the heart of this text. The case studies also remind students of the central importance
of the Ten Commandments as a source for moral decision-making and provide con-
temporary ways the Commandments can be applied in their own lives.
The text addresses both everyday issues of morality faced by teens, such as cheat-
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Q uestions from S eventh P eriod
Dare to D r e am “Doc” Pennock Answers Teens’ Questions on Life, Love,
Stories of 16 People Who Became Somebody and the Catholic Faith
William O’Malley, S.J. Michael Francis Pennock
“Doc” Pennock gives clear, concrete answers to the
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William G. Storey, D.M.S., and Thomas McNally, C.S.C.
Foreword by Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.
With half a million copies sold since its inception, Day by Day is
the beloved prayerbook that Notre Dame students, alumni, and
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Youth Ministry – DRE Resources
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Seasonal Prayer Services for Middle Grades
Patricia Mathson
Features thirty simple prayer services for use throughout the year,
each focusing on a saint’s day, a liturgical season, a time in the school
year, or a particular need. Each service includes scripture readings,
prayers, petitions, litanies, responses, activities, and much more.
ISBN: 9781594710209 / 160 pages / $14.95
B undles of F aith and Tons of F un

Easy Activities, Prayers, and Projects for Children
Patricia Mathson
A resource of crafts, prayers, role-plays, banners, and much more to
enhance a child’s walk with Jesus throughout the year. The ideas are
easy to use and adapt to any religious education setting in school,
parish, or home.
ISBN: 9780877939429 / 112 pages / $12.95
F aith F acts for Young C atholics

Drills, Games, and Activities for Middle School Students
Kieran Sawyer, S.S.N.D.
Names of saints, Catholic vocabulary, biblical passages, and lessons
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Answers are included as well as adaptations for each game.
ISBN: 9780877936619 / 112 pages / $19.95
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Pastoral Care & Bereavement
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Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass
Joseph M. Champlin
A superb planning resource for funeral liturgies, including pastoral

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and friends.
In the “Introduction” and in a six-page “Message for the Family,”
Champlin offers poignant reflections based on his pastoral and person-
al encounters with the death of a loved one and provides comfort and
hope in God’s promise.
To make the liturgy more understandable and more consoling, Fr.
Champlin offers brief informative background information on:
■ Planning the liturgy with a priest

■ Scripture texts
■ Music
■ Funeral homily
■ Personalized memorial cards
“ Bereavement ministers strive to provide support for families
as they design a memorable funeral for their loved one. Fr. Champlin’s
book offers a well-organized guide for choosing liturgical selections, which
■ Participation booklets
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■ Remarks of remembrance
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Funeral Mass, bringing comfort and solace to those in mourning.
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T he F un er a l M a s s and R it e
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The Funeral Rites in easy-to-use card format
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S piritual G uidance for D iff icult T imes
Perfect for use in grief support groups and bereavement ministry
Prayer and Meditation Booklet—Perfect Gift for Those Grieving
NEW!
May You Find Solace

A Blessing for Times of Grieving
Joyce Rupp
B ereavement ministers, parish nurses, priests, deacons, and other mem-

bers of pastoral teams will appreciate this simple booklet as a gift for
the bereaved. It offers an elegant prayer and meditation in a beautiful lay-
out, expressing the deep care and concern of the faith community.
Joyce Rupp is loved by thousands for her best-selling books on spiritual
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solation, includ-
ing Praying Our
Goodbyes and her
recently published
Now That You’ve
Gone Home: Courage
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“bestJoyce Rupp is one of the
Christian spiritual guides
Times of Grief, from
which this blessing
writing today.
” Martin, S.J.
James
is drawn.
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Author of My Life With the Saints 32 pages / $4.50
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Praying Our Goodbyes

A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows
Joyce Rupp
J oyce Rupp offers reflections on the spirituality of change with entic-

ing practical theology. An ideal resource for ministering to those deal-
ing with many kinds of grief and loss, Praying our Goodbyes helps readers
identify types of grief, evaluate attitudes toward suffering, and embrace
the freedom that comes with moving forward.
Each chapter concludes with probing questions, and the book ends
with twenty-four prayer experiences incorporating images, symbols, and
rituals as sources of strength and stepping stones toward healing.
ISBN: 9781594712050 / 192 pages / $15.95
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finding your way
This series takes a Christian perspec-
tive to help readers cope with life’s
most difficult times. Ideal compan-
ions for the journey from grief to
recovery.
F inding Your
Way to S ay
G oodbye
Harold Ivan Smith
ISBN: 9780877939757
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F inding Your
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PERFECT FOR:
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Prayers by Joyce Rupp
Reissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You
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and loved ones assisting those on their final journey
Way A fter
home. Stories by Joyce Hutchison and prayers by
Joyce Rupp make this a perfect resource for bereave-
Your P arent
ment ministers, hospice workers, parish nurses, pas- D ies
toral ministers, and caregivers of all kinds. Richard Gilbert
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128 pages / $12.95
Now That You’ve Gone F inding Your

Home Way T hrough
Courage and Comfort for Times of Grief D omestic A buse
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Building on the success of May I Walk You Home?, 192 pages / $12.95
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The Bereavement have recommended this veritable
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ministry ‘toolbox’ to bereavement
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A Comprehensive Guide for Churches parish-based ministry to the
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Features:
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Part I: Getting
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Ministry
3 • Easy-to-use tabs
Bereavement clergy
Approaches to bereavement ministry.
Some churches have
• Binder pockets for

contact phone
of ways to approach in face-to-face or
There are a number ble amounts of time lay ministers; some
to spend considera on of clergy and
people who are able rely on a combinati by lay people. In
grieving. Others out almost entirely
with those who are ministries carried bereavement
have bereavement In some cases, a
of these, in fact, visitation is far less. to play a cru-
amount of personal and comes, in fact,
other churches, the nt personal visitation
group is set up to suppleme
support used by any-
ent ministry. exible and can be
cial role in the bereavem in this book is meant to be very  can replace or
The program described and lay people. It
a large team of clergy
clergy person to in your church.
one from a single that already exists that you al-
additional storage
ent ministry suggest
supplement the bereavem this book, we
the resources in
you choose to use to each grieving
person:
No matter how 24 you minister
main elements as
ways include three packet of materials
appropri-
bereavem ent ministers bring a
when
1. An initial visit,
(the “Initial Packet”). ent (the
ate for the situation at least the rst year of bereavem
ing over
regular letter-writ
2. A program of
).
“Monthly Messages”
personal visitation.
ying schedule of to
3. An accompan group can be very helpful
a bereavement support can in-
a group so that you
Physical Symptoms of Grieving
have found that
• Searchable CD-ROM that

Many churches guidelines for creating such
We have included so.
grieving people. would like to do
ent ministry if you
G
a heavy
clude it in your bereavem from grieving is similar to that of
rieving is hard work. The exhaustion of grieving are sometimes
Conta ins physical workout or prolonged illness. The symptoms include
What This Book physical problems. Common complaints
mistakenly diagnosed as strictly
section. These
1. Basic Resources included in the
the following: Basic Resources
become Part I
program is the material suffer a deep loss
whoproblems
The heart of this • chest
assumptio that those
n pains or heart
needs at different
have been created with the that creates different
materials • process
process of grief—a dizziness primary componen
ts:
involved in an ongoing , then, have two
contains reproducible
The Basic Resources • dry mouth
points in the process. given to the grieving
to be in
person
which contains • materials
empty feeling address the stomach
the person’s needs
dur-
A. An “Initial Packet,” materials
the loss occurs.•These
immediately after fatigue
of grief. throat” the
thethrough
ing the initial phase • feelingthe rst month, and
of “something inon,
stuckso
for the second week, to address the issues
B. “Monthly Messages” materials are intended
• headache
experience. These
rst year of the grief through tothe
grief process.
sleep
work their•way inability
resources
which arise as people one for children,
sexual desire and one for
• loss of for adults,active
or overly
come in three sets:
one for example, is
The Basic Resources Packet page entitled “Prayer,”
of weight Message
(the Initial
• loss
teenagers. There
is some overlap teenagers; the Monthly
as the section for
for children as well• nausea and vomiting
used in the section
• oversensitivity to noise
• pain Getting Started
• purposeless activity
• shortness of breath
• Revised lists of suggested

• trembling
• uncontrollable sighing and sobbing
• weakness in the muscles
gas
constipation, diarrhea, or excessive
• various gastrointestinal symptoms:
Worden, Olders, and Rando.)
and research by Lieberman and Jacobs,
(This information taken from books
but if they persist or
normal part of the grieving process,
Any of these symptoms can be a physician and tell
make an appointment with your
become very uncomfortable, please from your
a recent major loss. If you are on medication
her/him that you have experienced
Sample reading
Pages
The Bereavement
Ministry Program
• Updated lists of national

grief support networks
T his must-have, comprehensive bereavement resource provides
everything needed to begin and nurture a bereavement min-
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content, this program provides extensive practical advice, schedule healthy grieving practices
outlines, and adaptable letters and handouts that are the trademark
of this program.
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Seasons of Hope is a
Catholic Bereavement
valuable resource for the self-
help group I facilitate. I highly Groups
recommend this program M. Donna MacLeod, R.N., M.S.N.
to other facilitators and
parish volunteers. This faith-
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”
Martha Burke Tressler
Bereavement Coordinator,
focused on our faith in Jesus Christ.
It offers extended care for grieving
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Chicago, IL seasons that can be used in any order
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P r o g r am H i g h l i g h t s :
■C OMPREHENSIVE GUIDEBOOK ■ PARTICIPANTS JOURNALS
• A plan for getting started • For use in group sessions and
• Tips for recruiting volunteers then at home
• Timelines and sample • Scripture-based themes
promotional materials • Thematic commentary
• Session outlines and scripts • Outlines for group activities
• Space for journaling
• “Moving Forward” action steps
• Prayers
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GENTLE KEEPING
Prayers and Services for Remembering Departed Loved Ones Throughout the Year
Mauryeen O’Brien, O.P.
At last—a book of simple prayers and prayer services for those who ■ Prayers for Loved Ones
mourn that is designed for use in the home with family and friends. ■ Seasonal Services
Author and bereavement minister Mauryeen O’Brien offers grieving ■ Holiday Services
loved ones words for remembering those who have died, including
■ Anniversary Services
twenty-eight simple prayers and twenty-five prayer services.
■ Morning & Evening Prayers
Gentle Keeping will help sustain those who mourn through any day
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Pastoral Care & Bereavement
FROM HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES
Grant Us Peace P ray wi th M e S t ill

Rosary Meditations for Those Who Mourn Rosary Meditations and Spiritual Support
Beth Mahoney for Persons with Alzheimer’s, Their
Beth Mahoney of Holy Cross Family Ministries presents Rosary medi- Caregivers and Loved Ones
tations, related scripture passages, and prayers of petition to sustain Holy Cross Family Ministries
those who mourn. Pastorally sensitive and highly adaptable, this With practical insight into the spiri-
book guides both newcomers to the Rosary and those who have long tual lives of Alzheimer’s patients, plus a
prayed it through the hours, days, and guide to praying the
weeks following the death of a loved one. Rosary, this is an ideal
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ABC s of P re p aring f or E t ern ity

H ea lt hy A Catholic Handbook for End-of-Life Concerns
Joseph M. Champlin
G r i e v ing Best-selling author Fr. Joseph M. Champlin guides Catholics
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Recognized grief educator for the final chapter of their life.
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Pastoral Care & Bereavement – Healing
W h en You r S p ouse D i es H e a ling

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Cathleen L. Curry Francis MacNutt, PhD
Writing about her own jour- This best-selling resource provides a context to explain
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Spirituality
NEW!
Wat er , W ind , E a r th , and F i re

The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements
Christine Valters Paintner
O rganized around “The Canticle of the Creatures” by St. Francis of Assisi, Water,
Wind, Earth, and Fire is the first book to consider the ways in which praying with
the natural elements can enliven Christian spiritual life.
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the beauty of the fiery sky. Contemplate what those beginnings and endings have to
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Author of Forgiveness: Following Jesus into Radical Loving
S e ve n S acred P a use s
Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day
Macrina Wiederkehr
Foreword by Paula D’Arcy
Using scripture, poetry, reflections, personal stories,
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Wiederkehr helps readers become more attuned to
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Virginia Ann
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Spirituality – Joyce Rupp
M a y I H a v e T hi s D a n c e ?
An Invitation to Faithful Prayer
Throughout the Year
This revised edition of the best-selling
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dance of life, a dance of truth and whole-
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seasons of the earth and the seasons of their Scriptural Reflections and Prayers
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And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment
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Other Small Group Resources from Joyce Rupp

O ut of the T h e C u p of
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Prayers, Poems, and Reflections A Guide for Spiritual Growth
for Every Season Explores how the cup is a sym-
Contains over 125 thoughtful bol of life, with its emptiness
compositions drawn from the and fullness, its brokenness and
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Spirituality – Thomas Merton
C ompass io n a t e F i re S eas o ns of C e l e b r a t io n
The Letters of Thomas Merton Meditations on the Cycle of Liturgical Feasts
and Catherine de Hueck Doherty Foreword by William H. Shannon
Edited by Robert A. Wild
J ust after Thomas Merton’s death in 1968, Catholic

social activist Catherine de Hueck Doherty wrote to
F orty years after his death, fans of Thomas Merton—from a
wide array of faith traditions—continue to consult the spiri-
tual wisdom found in his voluminous writings.
Merton’s abbot: “In Merton called this work his “Liturgy book,” and this edi-
some strange mysteri- tion includes a new foreword
ous way I never quite by renowned Merton scholar
understood, [he] was William H. Shannon. These
in part my spiritual essays remain timely in view of
son.” The friendship the ongoing liturgical renewal
originated when initiated by Vatican II and are a
Merton worked at must-read for those seeking to
Friendship House in deepen their grasp of the liturgy
Harlem, and this vol- and the cycles of the Church
ume of warm, candid year. Seasons of Celebration has
correspondence traces enjoyed longstanding popular-
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of friendship through Merton readers and also by
thirty-one surviving those from ecumenical tradi-
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The exchange ISBN: 9781594711701
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development from a
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“ The living
testimony of two great souls
ing for his place in
God’s plan, to a monk
seeking God through
aflame from the same Holy solitude and work for
A B ook of H ou r s
Spirit.
” Richard J. Payne
social justice. A large
and growing Merton
Edited by Kathleen Deignan
Foreword by James Finley
Founding Editor-in-Chief, readership will enjoy The voluminous writings of Thomas Merton
The Classics of Western this book, and it can have been mined and arranged for the first
Spirituality be used both by indi- time into prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and
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For twenty-five years, Merton’s Palace of Nowhere
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Spirituality – Henri J.M. Nouwen
T h e D an ce of L if e
Weaving Sorrows and Blessings into One Joyful Step
Edited by Michael Ford W ith O pen H ands
Foreword by Sue Monk Kidd
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I n this anthology,
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Henri Nouwen’s selec-
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B eauty of the L ord
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and find the transform-
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I n M emo r ia m
Foreword by Michael O’Laughlin
A gentle invitation to all those in grief to O ut of S olitude
open themselves to a deeper sense of faith
Three Meditations on the Christian Life
and trust in God. Henri J.M. Nouwen
shares his own experience of pain, confu-
Foreword by Thomas Moore
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sion, and doubt as he leads the reader to
a recognition that despite turmoil, God is
present. E ternal S easons
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Edited by Michael Ford
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Spirituality
T h omas H. G reen , S.J.
NEW! O p e ni n g to
G od
E xpe riencing G od A Guide to Prayer
The Three Stages of Prayer Opening to God demys-
In Experiencing God, Thomas Green, S.J., pres- tifies prayer, explain-
ents a brief and accessible guide to prayer. ing what prayer is
Green reminds readers that prayer life is, all about, and offers
above all, a relationship with God and a techniques that ready
deepening of our experience of God. Thomas the soul to encounter
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Discernment: Where Prayer and Action Meet
time—an appropriate commemoration of the
ISBN: 9780877933182 / 208 pages / $15.95
faithful life and work of this beloved teacher This item is nonreturnable.
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W i l l ia m A. B arry , S.J.
Revised Edition new design

F ind i ng G o d in A ll T hi ng s P a y ing A t t e n t io n
A Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius t o G od
Finding God in All Things gives new life to the spiritu- Discernment in Prayer
ality of St. Ignatius and illuminates the transform- Paying Attention to God increases
ing power of the Exercises. Written by a renowned our sensitivity to the ways God
expert on spirituality and prayer, this book is an ideal is trying to reveal himself in
resource for parish retreats, spiritual formation cours- our lives. This resource is ideal
es, and as RCIA supplementary reading. for spiritual leaders trying to
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Peter van B r eemen , S.J.
T h e G o d o f O u r D ee p e s t T h e G od W ho
L o ngi n gs Won ’ t L e t G o
Seven Biblical Meditations A message as old as
Draws on the spirituality of John’s gospel and Ignatius Christianity, this inspiring
of Loyola to stress that our deepest desires and God’s book reminds us that God
will for us coincide when we let go of selfishness; and is permanent and that there
that God’s deepest longing is to dwell in us, to make a is nothing that can stop His
home in our souls. This resource is perfect for retreat love. Perfect for introducing
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Spirituality – Retreats
NEW!
C om e H om e
A Prayer Journey to the Center Within
Marie Schwan, C.S.J.
“ Marie Schwan, C.S.J.,
brings to this slim yet potent text years
of experience in spiritual direction and
“Home” is a powerful spiritual theme, particu- retreat work. Enriching and challenging,
larly in uncertain and difficult times. In Come Come Home is a call to live at the center,
Home, trusted spiritual director Marie Schwan rather than the circumference of our
blends insights from the contemplative tradi-
tion with Ignatian and twelve-step spirituality, ”
lives.
Bishop Robert F. Morneau
gently guiding readers to discover and embrace Auxiliary Bishop
the wonder of God’s presence within them. of Green Bay
Come Home is an ideal book for parish
retreats, small groups, staff development, and
as a recommended resource for parishioners seeking spiritual direction.
ISBN: 9781594712296 / 128 pages / $12.95
T he R e collect ed E n t e r i ng C h r is t ’ s P r a y e r
H ear t A Retreat in 32 Meditations
A Guide to Making a Contemplative Eric Jensen, S.J.
Weekend Retreat Ignatian retreat leader Eric Jensen guides spiritual seekers through Luke’s
Philip Zaleski Gospel as they meditate on Christ’s spoken and unspoken bond with his
Amid the chaos Father. This practical yet thought-provoking
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with the need
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spiritual refreshment. M ome n t
Ideal reading for those who appreciate the The Practice of Discernment in Everyday Life
depth of monastic spirituality but find it dif- Carol Ann Smith, S.H.C.J.,
ficult to go away for weekends, this resource and Eugene Merz, S.J.
is perfect for parish groups, campus ministry
Selections from scripture, writings of St.
groups, and religious communities, and for
Ignatius, and documents of Vatican II will lead you to discover how each
individual reflection and growth.
relationship holds the opportunity to be taught by God.
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Spirituality
NEW! NEW!
T he F ull of
S pi ri tua lity G r ace
o f F a stin g Miraculous Stories
Rediscovering a of Healing and
Christian Practice Conversion through
Mary’s Intercession
Msgr. Charles M.
Murphy Christine Watkins
This treasury of spiritual Foreword by
wisdom draws on sources Robert Faricy, S.J.
ancient and current—from In Full of Grace,
Augustine to Michael Watkins tells her
Pollan—to consider anew own dramatic story
how fasting informs the of miraculous heal-
relationships between cre- ing and conversion
ator/creature, body/soul, and rich/poor. to Catholicism, along with the stories of five others,
In timely response to Pope Benedict’s urging that the value including a homeless drug addict, a stripper, and a mod-
and meaning of fasting need to be “rediscovered and encour- ern-day hero. Each story is accompanied by scripture,
aged again in our day,” The Spirituality of Fasting is excellent for prayer, and discussion exercises designed to remind read-
small groups, parish retreats, homily preparation, and recom- ers of Mary of Medjugorje’s intercession on their behalf
mended Lenten reading lists. and God’s personal love for them.
ISBN: 9781594712432 / 128 pages / $12.95 Ideal for parish faith-sharing groups, addiction recov-
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Title / Author Index
30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teachers Holy Mary (Classics with Commentary), COMMUNITY OF SAINT’EGIDIO, THE,
series—45 Imitation of Christ (Classics with The Sant’Egidio Book of Prayer—25, 55
Commentary)—19 Compassionate Fire, WILD—48
A Bless My Child, CRAGON—28 Concise Guide Series—10, 11
Book of Hours, A, MERTON—48 Concise Guide to Adult Faith Formation, A,
AAKER, DAVID A., The Bereavement Born of the Eucharist, ROSSETTI—13 PARENT—11
Ministry Program—40 BOYLAN, M. EUGENE, This Tremendous Concise Guide to Canon Law,
Abandonment to Divine Providence, Lover—20 McKENNA—11
CAUSSADE—18 Bridges to Contemplative Living with Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching,
ABCs of Healthy Grieving, SMITH—42 Thomas Merton series, MONTALDO / A, McKENNA—11
Activities for Catholic Social Teaching, TOTH—22, 23 Concise Guide to Church Management,
MCGINNIS—33 Brother André, DUBUC—7 A, THE VINCENTIAN CENTER FOR
ADAMS, Let Me Sow Love—55 Building Community, SOFIELD / CHURCH AND SOCIETY—10
Adjusting Your Life’s Vision (Bridges), JULIANO / HAMMETT—14 Concise Guide to Pastoral Planning, A,
MONTALDO / TOTH—22 Bundles of Faith and Tons of Fun, PICKETT—10
AELRED OF RIEVAULX, Spiritual MATHSON—36 Concise Guide to Supervising a Ministry
Friendship (Classics with Student, A, GARRIDO / McKENNA—11
Commentary)—19 C Concise Guide to Your Rights in the
All Will Be Well (30 Days series), JULIAN Catholic Church, A, McKENNA—11
OF NORWICH—45 CAMPBELL, DAVID, If You Don’t Know COUNCIL OF MAJOR SUPERIORS OF
ALPHONSUS DE LIGUORI, Visits to the Where You’re Going, You’ll Probably End WOMEN RELIGIOUS, The Foundations
Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Up Somewhere Else—35 of Religious Life—12
Mary (Classics with Commentary)—19 Can You Drink the Cup?, NOUWEN—49 CRAGON, JULIE, Bless My Child—28
AMIDEI, KATHIE, Learning about CANNATO, JUDY, Field of CREASY, WILLIAM C., The Imitation of
LIFE—Love, Infatuation, Friendship, Compassion—53 Christ—18
Exploitation—36 Catholic Essentials, AMODEI—31 Cross, Our Only Hope, The, GAWRYCH—6
AMODEI, MICHAEL, Questions of Faith— Catholic Remarriage, GARASCIA—27 Crossing the Desert, WICKS—54
15; Send Out Your Spirit—29; Catholic Catholic Social Teaching, PENNOCK—33 Cup of Our Life, The, RUPP—47
Essentials—31; Marriage and Holy
Orders—34 Catholic Spirit, The, BETTIGOLE / CURRY, CATHLEEN L., When Your Spouse
CHILDS—32 Dies—43
Ascent of the Mountain of God, The,
HAYS—4 Catholics Going Green, GRAZER—21
AYMOND, BISHOP GREGORY M., Facing CAUSSADE, JEAN PIERRE DE, D
Forgiveness—14 Abandonment to Divine Providence—18
CHAMPLIN, JOSEPH M., Bible Reading for DALL, MARY DOERFLER, Children
Beginners—17; Together For Life, Rite of Discover the Mass—36
B Marriage—26; Through Death to Life—37; Dance of Life, The, NOUWEN / FORD—49
Preparing for Eternity—42; Slow Down, Dare to Dream, O’MALLEY—35
BARRY, WILLIAM A., Finding God in All Take Five—54
Things, Paying Attention to God—50 Day by Day, STOREY / McNALLY—35
Children Discover the Mass, DALL—36 Design for Wholeness, SOFIELD /
Basil Moreau, MacEOIN—7
CHILDS, JAMES D., The Catholic JULIANO / HAMMETT—14
Becoming Who You Already Are (Bridges), Spirit—32
MONTALDO / TOTH—22 Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love
Choosing to Be Catholic, O’MALLEY—15 (Bridges), MONTALDO / TOTH—22
Before “I Do,” GARASCIA—27
CIANGIO, DONNA, Open Our Hearts—2 DUBRUIEL, MICHAEL, John Paul II’s
Behold the Beauty of the Lord,
NOUWEN—49 Circle of Life, The, RUPP / Biblical Way of the Cross—5
WIEDERKEHR—47 DUBUC, JEAN-GUY, Brother André—7
Behold Your Mother, ROSSETTI—13
CLARK, BISHOP MATTHEW H., Forward
Bereavement Ministry Program, The, in Hope—12
NELSON / AAKER—40 E
Classics with Commentary series—18, 19
BETTIGOLE, MICHEL, The Catholic
Spirit—32 CLEMMONS, NANCY, Exploring the EGAN, KEITH, Words of Faith: Our
Religions of Our World—34 Prayers—8, 9
BEYER, RICHARD J., Medjugorje Day by
Day—55 CLOUD OF UNKNOWING, THE, Where Encountering Jesus in the New Testament,
Only Love Can Go (30 Days series)—45 PENNOCK—34
Bible Reading for Beginners,
CHAMPLIN—17 Collaboration, SOFIELD / JULIANO—14 Entering Christ’s Prayer, JENSEN—51
BILLY, DENNIS, Spiritual Friendship Collaborative Leader, The, SOFIELD / Entering the School of Your Experience
(Classics with Commentary), Interior KUHN—14 (Bridges), MONTALDO / TOTH—22
Castle (Classics with Commentary), Visits Come Home, SCHWAN—51 ENZLER, CLARENCE, Everyone’s Way of
to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most the Cross—5
56
Eternal Seasons, NOUWEN / FORD—49 GARRIDO, ANN M., A Concise Guide to Healing, MacNUTT—43
Everyone’s Way of the Cross, ENZLER—5 Supervising a Ministry Student—11 HENDEY, LISA M., The Handbook for
Experiencing God, GREEN—50 GASSLEIN, BERNADETTE, Gifts of the Catholic Moms—28
Exploring the Religions of Our World, Eucharist—21 HOLTZ, LOU, A Teen’s Game Plan for
CLEMMONS—34 GAWRYCH, ANDREW, The Gift of the Life—35
Cross, The Gift of Hope, The Cross, Our HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES, Pray
Only Hope—6 with Me Still—42
F
Gentle Keeping, O’BRIEN—41 HOUSELANDER, CARYLL, The Reed of
Facing Forgiveness, SOFIELD / JULIANO / Getting Married, Living Together, God, This War Is the Passion—20
AYMOND—14 GARASCIA—27 HUTCHISON, JOYCE, May I Walk You
Faith Difference, The, SAWYER—36 GIALLANZA, JOEL, Praying from the Heart Home?, Now that You’ve Gone Home—39
Faith Facts for Young Catholics, of Holy Cross Spirituality—7; The Seven
SAWYER—36 Sorrows of Mary—52 I
Faith We Profess, The, VAGHI—16 Gift of Hope, The, GAWRYCH—6
FELBER, MARTA, Finding Your Way After Gift of the Cross, The, GAWRYCH—6 If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going,
Your Spouse Dies—39 Gifts of the Eucharist, REEVES / You’ll Probably End Up Somewhere Else,
Field of Compassion, The, CANNATO—53 GASSLEIN—21 CAMPBELL—35
Finding God in All Things, BARRY—50 GILBERT, RICHARD, Finding Your Way Imitation of Christ, The (Classics with
After Your Parent Dies—39 Commentary), THOMAS Á KEMPIS /
Finding God in Each Moment, SMITH / BILLY—19
MERZ—51 GOD KNOWS You’re Stressed,
SMOLLIN—53 Imitation of Christ, The, CREASY /
Finding Your Way After Your Parent Dies, THOMAS Á KEMPIS—18
GILBERT—39 God of Our Deepest Longings, The, VAN
BREEMEN—50 In Memoriam, NOUWEN—49
Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies,
FELBER—39 God Who Won’t Let Go, The, VAN Interior Castle (Classics with Commentary),
BREEMEN—50 TERESA OF AVILA / BILLY—19
Finding Your Way Through Divorce,
GORHAM—39 GORHAM, KATHY BREWER, Finding Inviting God In, RUPP—47
Finding Your Way Through Domestic Your Way Through Divorce—39 IWANOWSKI, THOMAS B., Open Our
Abuse, FOURRÈ—39 GRAEF, HILDA, Mary: A History of Hearts—2
Finding Your Way to Say Goodbye, Doctrine and Devotion—20
SMITH—39 Grant Us Peace, MAHONEY—42 J
FINLEY, JAMES, Merton’s Palace of GRAZER, WALTER E., Catholics Going
Nowhere—48 Green—21 JENSEN, ERIC, Entering Christ’s
GREEN, THOMAS H., Experiencing God, Prayer—51
FLYNN, EILEEN P., Ten
Commandments—33 Opening to God, Weeds Among the JESUIT COMMUNICATION CENTRE,
Wheat, When the Well Runs Dry—50 Sacred Space for Lent 2010—4, Sacred
FORD, MICHAEL, The Dance of Life—49 Space: The Prayer Book 2010—55
Forward in Hope, CLARK—12 GRIBBLE, RICHARD, Vincent McCauley,
C.S.C.—7 Jesus Christ, PENNOCK—30
Foundations of Religious Life, The, John Paul II’s Biblical Way of the Cross,
COUNCIL OF MAJOR SUPERIORS OF GUSTAFSON, JANIE, Meeting Jesus in the
Sacraments—32 WELBORN / DUBRUIEL—5
WOMEN RELIGIOUS—12
Joy of Priesthood, The, ROSSETTI—13
FOURRÈ, CONNIE, Finding Your Way
Through Domestic Abuse—39 H JULIAN OF NORWICH, All Will Be Well
(30 Days series)—45
FRANCIS DE SALES, Set Your Heart Free
(30 Days series)—45 Hail Mary, STOREY—55 JULIANO, CARROLL, Collaboration,
HAMMA, ROBERT M., Together at Building Community, Facing Forgiveness,
FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Peace of Heart (30 Design for Wholeness—14
Days series)—45 Baptism—28
Fresh Bread, RUPP—47 HAMMETT, ROSINE, Building
FROEHLE, VIRGINIA ANN, Loving
Community, Design for Wholeness—14 K
Yourself More—46 Handbook for Catholic Moms, The,
HENDEY—28 KUHN, DONALD H., The Collaborative
Fuel, McCOY-THOMPSON / HAYKIN—21 Leader—14
HAYKIN, RANDY M., Fuel—21
Full of Grace, WATKINS—52
HAYS, EDWARD, The Ascent of the
Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal—37 Mountain of God, A Lenten Hobo L
Honeymoon—4; The Pilgrimage Way of
G the Cross—5; Prayers for the Domestic LACEY, MARILYN, This Flowing Toward
Church—28 Me—25
GARASCIA, ANTHONY, Before “I Do,” LANG, JANET K., Ten Things to Help You
Catholic Remarriage, Getting Married, Healing the Hidden Self, RYAN—43
Survive and Heal While Grieving—43
Living Together—27 Healing the Wounds of Divorce, RYAN—43
57
Learning about LIFE—Love, Infatuation, Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments, Faith, This Is Our Church—15, 34; Jesus
Friendship, Exploitation, SAWYER / GUSTAFSON—32 Christ—30; Your Life in Christ, Catholic
AMIDEI—36 MERTON, THOMAS, Seasons of Social Teaching—33; Encountering Jesus
Lent and Holy Week, MONTALDO / Celebration, A Book of Hours—48 in the New Testament, Our Catholic
TOTH—3 Merton’s Palace of Nowhere, FINLEY—48 Faith—34; Questions from Seventh
Lenten Hobo Honeymoon, A, HAYS—4 MERZ, EUGENE, Moment by Moment, Period, Ready for College—35
Lessons of the Heart, LIVINGSTON—53 Finding God in Each Moment—51 PICKETT, DR. WILLIAM L., A Concise
Let in the Light, LIVINGSTON—53 Moment by Moment, SMITH / MERZ—51 Guide to Pastoral Planning—10
Let Me Sow Love, ADAMS—55 MONTALDO, JONATHON, Lent and Holy PIERCE, GREGORY F. AUGUSTINE, The
Week—3; Bridges to Contemplative Living Mass Is Never Ended—21
Let Nothing Disturb You (30 Days series),
TERESA OF AVILA—45 with Thomas Merton series—22, 23 Pilgrimage Way of the Cross, The, HAYS—5
Live, Laugh, and Be Blessed, SMOLLIN—53 MURPHY, CHARLES M., Spirituality of Power to Heal, The, MacNUTT—43
Living Your Deepest Desires (Bridges), Fasting—52 Pray with Me Still, HOLY CROSS FAMILY
MONTALDO / TOTH—22 MINISTRIES—42
LIVINGSTON, PATRICIA, Let in the N Prayerfulness, WICKS—54
Light, This Blessed Mess, Lessons of the Prayers for the Domestic Church,
Heart—53 NELSON, JAN, The Bereavement Ministry HAYS—28
Lord Hear Our Prayer, STOREY / Program—40 Prayers to Sophia, RUPP—24
McNALLY—55 NOUWEN, HENRI J.M., The Dance of Life, Praying from the Heart of Holy Cross
Loving Yourself More, FROEHLE—46 In Memoriam, Can You Drink The Cup?, Spirituality, GIALLANZA—7
LYNCH, SEAN, Tough Choices—33 With Open Hands, Behold the Beauty Praying Our Goodbyes, RUPP—38
of the Lord, Out of Solitude, Eternal Praying Through Grief, O’BRIEN—41
Seasons—49 Preparing for Eternity, CHAMPLIN—42
M Now that You’ve Gone Home, PSALMS, THE, You Shall Not Want (30
HUTCHISON / RUPP—39 Days series)—45
MacEOIN, GARY, Basil Moreau—7
MacLEOD, M. DONNA, Seasons of
Hope—41 O Q
MacNUTT, FRANCIS, Healing, The Power O’BRIEN, BRIAN, Tough Choices—33
to Heal—43 QUASTEN, JOHANNES, Patrology—18
O’BRIEN, MAURYEEN, Gentle Keeping, Questions from Seventh Period,
MAHONEY, BETH, Grant Us Peace—42 Praying Through Grief—41
Marriage and Holy Orders, AMODEI—34 PENNOCK—35
O’MALLEY, WILLIAM, Choosing to Be Questions of Faith, AMODEI—15
Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion, Catholic—15; Dare to Dream—35
GRAEF—20 Old Testament, The, SMITH—
Mass Is Never Ended, The, PIERCE—21 CHRISTOPHER—34 R
MATHSON, PATRICIA, Time to Pray, Open Our Hearts, CIANGIO /
Bundles of Faith and Tons of Fun—36 Ready for College, PENNOCK—35
IWANOWSKI— 2
May I Have This Dance? (book & audio), Recollected Heart, The, ZALESKI—51
Open the Door, RUPP—24
RUPP—47 Reed of God, The, HOUSELANDER—20
Opening to God, GREEN—50
May I Walk You Home?, HUTCHISON / REEVES, NANCY C., Gifts of the
Our Catholic Faith, PENNOCK—34 Eucharist—21
RUPP—39
Our Journey Into Joy, ROSSETTI—13 Rest Your Dreams on a Little Twig,
May You Find Solace, RUPP—38
Out of Solitude, NOUWEN—49 RUPP—47
McCOY-THOMPSON, STEVE, Fuel—21
Out of the Ordinary, RUPP—47 RICCARDI, ANDREA, The Sant’Egidio
McDERMOTT, TIMOTHY, Summa
Theologiae—19 Book of Prayer—25, 55
MCGINNIS, JAMES, Activities for Catholic P Riding the Dragon, WICKS—54
Social Teaching—33 Rite of Marriage, CHAMPLIN—26
PAINTER, CHRISTINE VALTERS, Water, ROSSETTI, STEPHEN J., Born of the
McKENNA, KEVIN, E., A Concise Guide Wind, Earth, and Fire—46
to Your Rights in the Catholic Church, A Eucharist, Behold Your Mother, The Joy
Concise Guide to Supervising a Ministry PARENT, NEIL, A., A Concise Guide to of Priesthood—13
Student, A Concise Guide to Catholic Adult Faith Formation—11 RUPP, JOYCE, The Star in My Heart,
Social Teaching, A Concise Guide to Parish Social Ministry, ULRICH—25 Prayers to Sophia, Open the Door—24;
Canon Law—11 Patrology, QUASTEN—18 May You Find Solace, Praying Our
Paying Attention to God, BARRY—50 Goodbyes, May I Walk You Home?, Now
McNALLY, THOMAS, Day by Day—35, Peace of Heart (30 Days series), FRANCIS that You’ve Gone Home—38, 39; The
Lord Hear Our Prayer—55 OF ASSISI—45 Circle of Life, May I Have This Dance?
Medjugorje Day by Day, BEYER—55 PENNOCK, MICHAEL, This Is Our (book & audio), Fresh Bread, Inviting
58
God In, Out of the Ordinary, The Cup of Star in My Heart, The, RUPP—24 VAN BREEMEN, PETER, The God of Our
Our Life, Rest Your Dreams on a Little STOREY, WILLIAM G., Day by Day—35; Deepest Longings, The God Who Won’t
Twig—47 Lord Hear Our Prayer, Hail Mary—55 Let Go—50
RYAN, BARBARA SHELMON, Healing Summa Theologiae, AQUINAS / Vincent McCauley, C.S.C, GRIBBLE—7
the Hidden Self, Healing the Wounds of McDERMOTT—19 VINCENTIAN CENTER FOR CHURCH
Divorce—43 Summa Theologica, AQUINAS—19 AND SOCIETY, THE, A Concise Guide to
Church Management—10
S T Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and
to Most Holy Mary (Classics with
Sacraments We Celebrate, The, VAGHI—16 Take Five, CHAMPLIN—54 Commentary), ALPHONSUS DE
Sacred Space for Lent 2010, JESUIT Teen’s Game Plan for Life, A, HOLTZ—35 LIGUORI / BILLY—19
COMMUNICATION CENTRE—4 Ten Commandments, The, FLYNN—33
Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2010, Ten Things to Help You Survive and Heal W
JESUIT COMMUNICATION While Grieving, LANG—43
CENTRE—55 Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire, PAINTER—46
TERESA OF AVILA, Interior Castle
Sant’Egidio Book of Prayer, The, (Classics with Commentary)—19; The WATKINS, CHRISTINE, Full of Grace—52
RICCARDI / THE COMMUNITY OF Way of Prayer—20; Let Nothing Disturb Way of Prayer, TERESA OF AVILA—20
SANT’EGIDIO—25, 55 You—45 Weeds Among the Wheat, GREEN—50
SAWYER, KIERAN, Sex and the THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX, Simply Surrender WELBORN, AMY, John Paul II’s Biblical
Teenager—29; Faith Facts for Young (30 Days series)—45 Way of the Cross—5
Catholics, The Faith Difference, When the Well Runs Dry, GREEN—50
Learning about LIFE—Love, Infatuation, This Blessed Mess, LIVINGSTON—53
Friendship, Exploitation—36 This Flowing Toward Me, LACEY—25 When Your Spouse Dies, CURRY—43
SCHWAN, MARIE, Come Home—51 This Is Our Church, PENNOCK—15, 34 Where Only Love Can Go (30 Days series),
This Is Our Faith, PENNOCK—15 THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING—45
Seasons of Celebration, MERTON—48
This Tremendous Lover, BOYLAN—20 WICKS, ROBERT J., Prayerfulness, Crossing
Seasons of Hope, MacLEOD—41 the Desert, Riding the Dragon—54
Seeing that Paradise Begins Now (Bridges), This War Is the Passion,
HOUSELANDER—20 WIEDERKHER, MACRINA, Seven Sacred
MONTALDO / TOTH—22 Pauses—46, The Circle of Life—47
Send Out Your Spirit, AMODEI—29 THOMAS Á KEMPIS, The Imitation of
Christ—18; The Imitation of Christ WILD, ROBERT A., Compassionate
Set Your Heart Free (30 Days series), Fire—48
FRANCIS DE SALES—45 (Classics with Commentary)—19; True
Serenity (30 Days series)—45 With Open Hands, NOUWEN—49
Seven Sacred Pauses, WIEDERKEHR—46 Words of Faith: Our Prayers, EGAN—8, 9
THOMAS AQUINAS, Summa Theologica,
Seven Sorrows of Mary, The, Summa Theologiae—19 Writing Yourself into the Book of Life
GIALLANZA—52 (Bridges), MONTALDO / TOTH—22
Through Death to Life, CHAMPLIN—37
Sex and the Teenager, SAWYER—29
Tickle Your Soul, SMOLLIN—53
Simply Surrender (30 Days series),
THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX—45 Time to Pray, MATHSON—36 Y
Slow Down, CHAMPLIN—54 Together at Baptism, HAMMA—28
Together For Life, CHAMPLIN—26 You Shall Not Want (30 Days series), THE
SMITH, CAROL ANN, Moment by PSALMS—45
Moment, Finding God in Each TOTH, ROBERT G., Lent and Holy Week—
3; Bridges to Contemplative Living with Your Life in Christ, PENNOCK—33
Moment—51
SMITH, HAROLD IVAN, Finding Your Way Thomas Merton series—22, 23
to Say Goodbye—39; ABCs of Healthy Tough Choices, LYNCH / O’BRIEN—33 Z
Grieving—42 Traveling Your Road to Joy (Bridges),
MONTALDO / TOTH—22 ZALESKI, PHILIP, The Recollected
SMITH-CHRISTOPHER, DANIEL, The Heart—51
Old Testament—34 True Serenity (30 Days series), THOMAS À
SMOLLIN, ANNE BRYAN, Live, Laugh, KEMPIS—45
and Be Blessed, Tickle Your Soul, GOD
KNOWS You’re Stressed—53 U
SOFIELD, LOUGHLAN, Collaboration,
Building Community, Facing Forgiveness, ULRICH, TOM, Parish Social Ministry—25
The Collaborative Leader, Design for
Wholeness—14
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Spiritual Friendship (Classics with
Commentary), RIEVAULX / BILLY—19 VAGHI, PETER J., The Sacraments we
Spirituality of Fasting, MURPHY—52 Celebrate, The Faith We Profess—16
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