This small book explains the classic seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to obtain them. It shows how the Holy Ghost works in our souls, and what the soul is like with the Holy Spirit and also without Him. Plus, within this booklet are many prayers to the Holy Spirit that will draw us closer to Him. Devotion to the Holy Spirit is the key to receiving the Holy Spirit profoundly into our hearts and receiving the treasures of sanctity that He wants to pour out upon us.
Bishop Serratelli invites you to journey with those who were with Jesus in His last hours. You may be like Peter one day, and like Judas, Simon, Mary Magdalene, or Our Lady on another. This Lenten book provides a deeper appreciation for God\'s eternal saving love. The author weaves Scripture and history so seamlessly that you feel the pain and betrayal of Our Lord and truly appreciate what He has done for you and how precious is His love.
You have heard the story of Jesus. But do you really grasp its meaning? The person at the center of this story is Jesus Christ, who through his life, death, and resurrection broke the chains of sin and death and who, at this very moment, offers each of us meaning and fulfillment in this life and eternal joy in the next.
Widely proclaimed a classic work of Christian faith, Life of Christ has been hailed as the most eloquent of Fulton J. Sheen's many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and moving recounting of the birth, life, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ, and a passionate portrait of the God-Man, the teacher, the healer, and, most of all, the Savior, whose promise has sustained humanity for two millenia.
With his customary insight and reverence, Sheen interprets the Scripture and describes Christ not only in historical perspective but also in exciting and contemporary terms -- seeing in Christ's life both modern parallels and timeless lessons. His thoughtful, probing analysis provides new insight into well-known Gospel events.
An appealing blend of philosophy, history, and biblical exegesis, from the best-known and most-loved American Catholic leader of the twentieth century, Life of Christ has long been a source of inspiration and guidance. For those seeking to better understand the message of Jesus Christ, this vivid retelling of the greatest story ever lived is a must-read.
The Litany of the Sacred Heart is a collection of thirty-three invocations with accompanying commentaries. It offers a meaningful way to express and nurture your love for the Person of Jesus, who is the source of our salvation and hope. Full-color illustrations throughout. Author: Mario Collantes Format: 96 pages, paperback Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Co. ISBN: 9780899423661
In this devotional treasure, you'll find forty daily reflections on the passion and death of Our Lord. Each day's reflection--suitable for Lent or for any time of the year--includes a scriptural text, a meditation, a brief prayer, and an excerpt from the visions of two celebrated Catholic mystics: Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) and Venerable Maria de Agreda (1602-1665).
In these reflections, you'll watch with Jesus as He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane ... grieve beside Him as He stands trial ... climb with Him on the way to Calvary ... mourn with His Blessed Mother at the foot of the Cross.
You'll also ponder the roles of other figures in this sorrowful drama: not only Mary, but also Peter and Judas, Herod and Pilate, Simon the Cyrene and Dismas the Good Thief ... and, of course, Satan, whose hope of victory over Jesus is dashed in the end.
Do you want to advance from virtue to virtue, from grace to grace? Are you seeking the entire sanctification of your soul? These are the rewards, insists St. Bonaventure, of those who meditate frequently on the sufferings of Christ.