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A new way to pray for the Holy Souls in PurgatoryGiving the Holy Souls in Purgatory an indulgence is "the highest act of supernatural charity," says Pope Saint John Paul II. What better way to pray for them than by adapting our favorite devotional tradition - the Rosary?This little book slips easily into your pocket, so it can go with you anywhere you have time to pray. Susan Tassone points out the Scripture passages that relate to those awaiting their release into heaven. As you pray, you'll come to a deeper understanding of Purgatory. There's simply nothing else like this book. Make praying for the Holy Souls a regular part of your devotional life.

A guided tour for anyone who wants to understand the Catechism better--and for anyone who wants to live a more truly Christian life. This new edition brings Father McBride's beloved classic up-to-date.

These little customs will comfort your children for the rest of their lives.Why do some people kneel on one knee before they sit down in Church? Or bow their heads when they hear a siren? These are the little things that mean a lot to God. They're our way of showing how much we love God, and they're easy to do.There's no better way to introduce children to Catholic customs than this little book. It's written in a bright, cheerful style that children will love. And it doesn't just explain these little devotional customs - it makes the children want to do them, too. For children preschool to 9 years old.

Need to look up the definition or pronunciation quickly? This handy pocket size dictionary is just the tool you need.

"Bring The Little Children To Me" Share the joy of God's love with even the youngest child through the pages of Blessings Every Day. These delightful devotions paired with easy-to-read Bible verses charm kids ages two through five (and their parents as well!).Accompanied by a short poem or prayer and illustrations by Elena Kucharik, developer of the Care Bears, Blessings Every Day is a delightful way to introduce young children to the promises of Scripture and the wonder of God's creation.

If you've ever wished you could sit down and ask Saint Padre Pio, the famous stigmatist of the 20th century, some of the deepest questions of the human heart, now you can.With beautiful illustrations and topics ranging from simple queries about the role of angels to the cry of a soul seeking to understand the meaning of suffering, these meditations use the actual words of this sainted priest to answer your most intimate questions and reveal God's own messages of encouragement, exhortation, inspiration, and blessing.Padre Pio (1887-1968) was an internationally beloved Franciscan priest. From his home in Italy, he drew thousands of pilgrims who wished to obtain a blessing, experience healing, go to Confession, or be present at Mass celebrated by the sainted friar. He was canonized a saint on June 16, 2002.

Catholics of a certain age fondly remember the Baltimore Catechism, the gold standard question-and-answer catechism that provided an entire generation of Catholics with easy-to-understand-and-memorize answers to the basic truths of the Catholic Church.The authors have taken this time-honored question-and-answer format and written a new catechism rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the documents of Vatican II.From the very first question: "e;Who are you?"e; to the final "e;What prayers does the Church recommend?"e; this sure-to-become-a-classic is filled with the richness of Catholic teaching. In addition to the question-and-answer section, What Catholics Believe also contains sections on traditional Catholic prayers, a guide to making a good Confession, an explanation of the Mass, and much, much more.

Prayers from the time of the Fathers to our own day.

Who were the Apostles really? What happened to them after the end of the Gospel story? You'll be surprised by the wealth of detail Ruffin has dug up for each apostle -- even Judas Iscariot.