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In this revised and expanded third edition of The Mass of the Early Christians, renowned author, speaker, and patristics scholar Mike Aquilina reveals the Church's most ancient Eucharistic beliefs and practices. Using the words of the early Christians themselves — from many documents and inscriptions — he traces the history of the Mass from the earliest days of the Church through the fourth century. That the Mass has always stood at the center of the Church's life is evident in Scripture, as well as in the earliest Christian sermons, letters, artwork, tombstones, and architecture.
Ars Celebrandi: Serving the Mystery of Christ in the Eucharist infuses the contemporary preparations for the Eucharist with a new focus for a greater purpose. This book walks through each part of the Mass, discussing the directives for the celebration through the lens of the ars celebrandi, to help priests, deacons, and seminarians authentically join with Christ in his eternal Sacrifice with deeper faith, confidence, and reverence.
El Catecismo Católico de los Estados Unidos para Adultos es una ayuda y una guía para que individuos y grupos pequeños profundicen su fe.
The Body of Christ is called to be a faithful witness to the Gospel, with each member having a crucial personal mission.
To this end, the Catholic bishops have revised and expanded their Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities to help assure that people with disabilities are able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church and share their own gifts as missionary disciples.
"Let us all ask the Lord to call us into a time of Eucharistic renewal, a time of prayer and reflection, of acts of charity and sincere repentance. The Lord is with us in the Eucharistic Mystery celebrated in our parishes and missions, in our beautiful cathedrals and in our poorest chapels. He is present and he draws near to us, so that we can draw nearer to him." — Catholic bishops of the United States, The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church, no. 58
Pidamos todos al Señor que nos llame a un tiempo de renovación eucarística, un tiempo de oración y reflexión, de actos de caridad y de sincero arrepentimiento. El Señor está con nosotros en el Misterio Eucarístico celebrado en nuestras parroquias y misiones, en nuestras hermosas catedrales y en nuestras capillas más pobres. Él está presente y se acerca a nosotros, para que nosotros podamos acercarnos a él. —Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, El misterio de la Eucaristía en la vida de la iglesia, no. 58
Many Catholics view fasting as hard, burdensome, weird, or only for Lent. This little book demonstrates that fasting can be so much more than that! It's an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and solidarity with the suffering of the world. The Handy Little Guide to Fasting is your easy-to-read, down-to-earth introduction to this ancient practice. Author, speaker, and award-winning journalist Deacon Greg Kandra presents a way to blend faith and fortitude to make fasting more spiritually fulfilling.
Construyendo Un Cimiento Firme es un programa de evangelización y formación de ocho semanas para padres y tutores cuyos hijos se están preparando para los sacramentos. Este programa básico comienza desde el principio con el kerigma, la proclamación inicial del Evangelio que nos presenta a Cristo. Más que centrarse en la doctrina católica, el objetivo del programa es avivar el deseo de crecer juntos en la fe de forma intencional como familia, despertando en los padres la importancia de una relación con Jesús y su Iglesia.
Este programa despertará en los padres la capacidad de una fe activa y relacional, y les preparará para que, en colaboración con los catequistas de sus hijos, ayuden a sus hijos a prepararse para los sacramentos.
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Faith because the Blessed Sacrament is Christ himself, the full manifestation of his boundless love.
In this encyclical letter On the Eucharist, Pope John Paul II seeks to rekindle in the faithful the profound sense of amazement and gratitude that surrounds the Eucharist.
Find out what happens in the second installment of the Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server series. Through this endearing story, Arthur and readers alike will grow in understanding of the Blessed Sacrament and come to appreciate God's closeness to us in the Eucharist.
In This Catholic Church, a beautifully illustrated cumulative tale, celebrates our Church as a true family, from the people and families in the pews to the priest at the altar, and the love of Jesus Christ who abides in the hearts of his people. This book will help children form a deeper understanding and appreciation for their parish family and how and why we pray together as the Body of Christ at Mass.
This OSV Kids activity booklet teaches children about the Eucharist — the source and summit of our Catholic Faith. The Eucharist is Jesus Christ: his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Your connection to God in prayer can happen anywhere, at any time. No special equipment is needed, and no dress code, no reservation, no admission fee. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to engage with our Creator.
Believe Celebrate Live Pray: A Weekly Walk with the Catechism is a unique way to grow in faith by meditating, over fifty-two weeks, on the four pillars of the Catechism. This highly accessible and personal guide will help you apply the teachings of the Catechism to your daily life.
El conocido autor católico Vinny Flynn y su hija Erin han diseñado lo que está destinado a convertirse en un volumen muy querido para la misa y la adoración. Combinando lo mejor de la oración tradicional y contemporánea, este libro le ayudará a entablar una relación más profunda y personal con Dios durante el Santo Sacrificio de la Misa, su tiempo de Adoración ante el Santísimo Sacramento, y su tiempo de oración personal también.
The suspension of Masses worldwide as an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 has many Catholics longing for Holy Communion, but even in normal times there are other reasons Catholics may be unable to attend Mass or receive the Eucharist. That's why it's more important than ever for Catholics to understand and practice spiritual communion.
"Brother Francois, please tell us about the Eucharist." When Brother Francois invites two children to join him in visiting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, they learn all about the source and summit of our Catholic Faith.
Noted Catholic author Vinny Flynn and his daughter Erin have designed what is destined to become a much-loved companion volume for Mass and Adoration. Combining the best of traditional and contemporary prayer, this deluxe, gift edition will help you enter a deeper and more personal relationship with God during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, your adoration time before the Blessed Sacrament, and your personal prayer time as well.
This exciting talk by Vinny Flynn will forever change your view of the Eucharist. It will give you a whole new understanding of the Mass, a new appreciation of the way Jesus present in this sacrament, and a new awareness that the Eucharist is not just about receiving Communion; it's about transforming your daily life. Order yours now!
Deeply based on the Scriptures, the writings of the Saints, and the teachings of our two most recent popes, this profound and remarkably readable book will introduce you to some of the "hidden" truths of the Eucharist - truths that have always been embraced by theologians, saints, and mystics, but have rarely been passed on to the average person in a meaningful way. In 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, these truths are finally made accessible to all, as author Vinny Flynn shows how each reception of Holy Communion can be a life-changing experience.