A valuable treasury of the most important Catholic teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Essential Mary Handbook is an all-in-one resource for those who want a renewed appreciation of Mary's fundamental role and significance in the Church today. This book defines Mary's role in relationship to her son Jesus, as well as to God the Father and the Holy Spirit, and collects in one place information on her titles, her appearances, and her place in the liturgy.

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A treasury of traditional private prayers along with familiar liturgical devotions that cover all aspects of Catholic heritage, The Essential Catholic Prayer Book is an easy-to-use, all-in-one resource for those looking for a more satisfying and varied prayer life.

This book collects in one place prayers for holy days, holidays, or special occasions, prayers of blessing and contrition, prayers of rejoicing and thanksgiving, novenas and litanies, prayers from the saints, familiar daily prayers, and a wide variety of other texts for private and communal works of mercy.

This handbook is conceived as an essential reference for the season of Lent, and for the reader's spiritual preparation for the feast of Easter. It collects in one volume prayers, practices, customs, and a glossary of specifically Lenten terms -- in short, all that may be needed in order to provide the reader with the opportunity to journey with the Lord from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, the beginning of the Easter Triduum.Central to this collection is a series of daily meditations, based on the changing liturgical cycle, which guide the reader through the season with Scripture and the...

This volume is a daily companion for the deeper celebration of the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Whether in a traditional, family or contemporary framework, this all-in-one volume can enhance readers' observance of a significant portion of the liturgical year. "The Essential Advent and Christmas Handbook" summarizes Advent and Christmas history and meaning and includes traditional and modern prayers. Glossary of key terms.

A helpful guide and practical tool for understanding the Catholic sacramental tradition. Includes a dictionary of words, expressions, and key concepts that are useful in the study of sacramental theology, along with a selection of traditional and contemporary prayers.

Easy-to-use and referenced to the Rites of the Church, the Catechism, and the Roman Missal, this book is an indispensable resource for those who want a sound Catholic guide and reference resource for the sacraments of the Church.

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Intended to help readers understand the place of the Bible in Catholic tradition, the history of the Bible, biblical interpretation, and the use of the Bible in prayer. This handbook is invaluable for preparing Sunday Lectionary readings and includes a suggested plan for reading the Bible, a chart of New Testament parables, and much more.
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