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This book offers scriptural, theological, historical, and personal reflections on the words and phrases of the Lord's Prayer. Each of the twelve chapters is divided into several parts, and each part offers a distinct perspective on the word of phrase under discussion. Each chapter concludes with a prayer and a suggested meditation. Study guides and questions are included for personal reflection or group discussion.... more information

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Our sex-saturated culture bombards teens with messages that focus on immediate gratification, that often portray "real" sex as only the kind shown by movies and television. However, when it comes to sex, there is a better way! ... more information

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A manual for catechists and instructors of religious education. Foreword by Archbishop Rembert Weakland, O.S.B. ... more information

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Catechists exercise a vital ministry in the Church. More than just teachers of faith and doctrine, catechists are called to make a living affirmation of God's love in the world.This 48-page booklet discusses the dynamic aspects of contemporary catechesis and spirituality needed by catechists.... more information

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A 64-page pamphlet, with an exploration of two great themes: (1) God is encountered in Jesus by the power of the Spirit, as the Superabundance of Love. (2) We humans are created in the image and likeness of God and so discover ourselves when we share the fullness of Love.... more information

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A 48 page pamphlet for Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.... more information

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A 48-page pamphlet for lectors.... more information

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Oversize book, with images of stars, planets, and the moon, full color maps, and complete indexes.... more information

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An Anthology of short articles about St. Francis, arranged by topic, by a Franciscan. This book's multi-media format (fiction, essays, poetry, journalism, songs, paintings, drawings, photographs, and more) is modern. The book is designed to entertain as well as to inspire, to be flipped through as well as to be read carefully, to charm as well as to challenge. ... more information

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A practical guide for introducing adult Christians to the dynamics of conversion--for all who wish to deepen their commitment to Christ, as well as for RCIA participants. The reflections for use in private prayer or by faith-sharing groups include: Conversion as a social process, its dynamics and forms. Understanding Jesus: the quest for the historical Jesus. Encounter with the risen Christ: Jesus, the life-giving breath. Knowing Christ through the Gospels: the demand of discipleship. Dynamics of initial ... more information

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"The most insightful book on women and men and the differences between them." --Ellen Goodman"This is a splendid, important book...A rich and persuasive account of female moral development and the female life cycle." --Nancy Chodorow"Theories of moral development are not mere abstractions. They matter--to the way children are raised, to female and male self-esteem, as ammunition for personal and political attack--and that is why Carol Gilligan's book is important...In a Different Voice is consistently p... more information

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Theological, historical, and pastoral reasons why Psalms should be sung, not recited. Introduction to the use of Gregorian Psalm tones, for singing the Responsorial Psalm at Sunday Mass. How to interpret the text, especially in view of its natural accent. Practical considerations for every parish.... more information

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Comprehensive hymnal for Roman Catholic parishes, including Morning Prayer (Lauds) and Evening Prayer (Vespers), as well as a communal penance service, benediction, and much music for Mass. Extensive index as well. For further information, go directly to the American Catholic Hymnbook page of our main website.In content, this perfect bound edition is identical to the American Catholic Hymnbook: Hardcover Edition and the American Catholic Hymnbook: Guitar Edition.The advantage of this perfect bound edition i... more information

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Comprehensive hymnal for Roman Catholic parishes, including Morning Prayer (Lauds) and Evening Prayer (Vespers), as well as a communal penance service, benediction, and much music for Mass. Excellent hymn texts, largely in contemporary, beautiful English. Two Latin settings of the Ordinary of the Mass. Acclamations in English, for children's Masses and Sunday Masses. Psalms are metrical, in regular meter, for ease in singing. Extensive indexes and companion publications, to help in planning the liturgy.For... more information

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A brief introduction to the origins and history of American Catholic Press and the Leaflet Missal.... more information

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A collection of Irish melodies, with texts, from the American Catholic Hymnbook.This booklet is 9 x 12", saddle-stiched, printed on high-quality, glossy paper, needed because of the art work. A Hundred Thousand Welcomes is only 24 pages long. This collection, with its music, illustrations and full-color art, can stand on its own as a book of much interest. People of Irish or celtic heritage would find this collection valuable. For this reason, A Hundred Thousand Welcomes could be used as a supplementary ... more information

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A spiral-bound edition of the American Catholic Hymnbook, the perfect bound edition.The advantage of this spiral binding is that guitarists and other instrumentalists need to have the hymnbook lie flat, so both hands are free to play. In content, this edition is identical to the cited perfect bound edition, with its guitar chords printed right above the melody line.... more information

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Hymns and metrical Psalms excerpted from the American Catholic Hymnbook, the only hymnal of its kind to feature such pro-life hymns.Each song is presented with full text, melody line, chord symbols, and commentary: Lord of All Life. Shepherd of Life. The King of Kings (for Advent). God, Giver of the Signs of Grace (for Lent). How Can I Keep from Singing! In Wisdom's Calm Refining. O Father, Creator. In Your Love.Many of these songs have a Scriptural antecedent, presented on the bottom of the page.If you wis... more information

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Hymns and metrical Psalms excerpted from the American Catholic Hymnbook. This booklet reviews songs that illustrate the unique benefits of this hymnal: Sunday Morning. Tunes and Texts A Congregation Loves to Sing. Holy Father. Hymns from Every Ethnic Tradition. Saints and Scholars. Hymns in the Spirit of the Liturgical Renewal. Renew Hymn. Selections that Help You Celebrate the Entire Liturgical Year. River of Glory. Music for Children's Masses, for Benediction, and Other Services. Funeral: O Light Fo... more information

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A collection of children's sermons, for Cycle A of the Lectionary. Illustrated with drawings. Oversize. 104 pages.... more information

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