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101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary 118 reviews
Sister Patricia Proctor
Poor Clare Sisters, 2003
Wonderful tool for energizing faith in prayer
The rosary is a prayerful devotion that is more than a millennium old. It comprises praying specific prayers while meditating on events from the New Testament.
"101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary" was written for "the year of the rosary," 2003. The book comprises a collection of short personal tales from average people all over the world, who believe that they have received help from ...
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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming93 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Continuum Intl Pub Group, 1996
The Return of the Prodigal Son, Story of Homecoming
This book is soul-wrenching. A Must for everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. Brings together both priest and artist: Rembrandt's insights and those of Henri Nouwen. . .
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Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust367 reviews
Hay House, Inc., 2007
Left to Tell
Left to tell is a powerful story of one womens tragedies and survival experienced during the Genocide in Rwanda. This book brought tears and joy to my heart; it inspired me to know that through any horrible and life threatening experience a belief and faith in God will transcend all atrocities man will commit. It is also about how forgiveness can calm and soothe the soul so life can move on with ...
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Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church47 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Our Sunday Visitor, 2006
What should Catholics believe?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (904 pages) tells you how the clock works before it tells you the time. This book just tells you the time. If you want to know more about a question, then you can go to the big Catechism.
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The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth145 reviews
Scott Hahn
Doubleday, 1999
WOW - Appreciate Mass Again!
Scott Hahn helps you to rediscover the beauty and mysteries behind the mass. You'll never miss mass again after reading this book. He is brilliant!
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The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You50 reviews
Michael Dubruiel
Our Sunday Visitor, 2002
A concise and well-written overview of the Mass
I converted to Catholicism 4 years ago and still found many things clarified and/or pointed out in this book. It is well done and I highly recommend. In fact, I've shared with our Deacon and RCIA director for their use.
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GOD CALLING107 reviews
A. J. Russell
Barbour Publishing, 1995
A favorite book of daily devotions
This is one of my favorite books of daily devotions.
I've been through it several times and never tire of it.
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Hope for the Flowers84 reviews
Paulist Press, 1997
Hopeful and Inspiring
I'm not good with words, but I'm going to try LOL. This book is so simple, but powerful, a story that will never leave you and one we can all identify with. I find it so hopeful and inspiring, a great read when one "is down". Its not a religious book, but definitely has spiritual themes to it IMO. I read this book in High School and am middle aged now and still adore it, one of my favorites. ...
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A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture45 reviews
Scott Hahn
Saint Anthony Messenger Press, 1998
Highly recommend!
Ordered this book to conduct a Bible Study class along with the VCR tape and online classes. I will be reading ALL his books and recommending that our study group conduct classes on each of them.
This book is for anyone serious about really understanding the Old Testament and God's plan for us.
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Imitation of Christ70 reviews
Thomas A. Kempis, Clare L. Fitzpatrick
Catholic Book Publishing Company, 1988
The treasure
Why claim trinkets when you can read one of the best devotionals on the market. I use it to keep my daily life in check, to remember to have the right focus and to live what I believe. This is the top of the charts for a "Christian" work. Brother A'Kempis was a great instructor and a wise disciple. So much of todays mediocre fluff is twisted by society, self centeredness and lazy Christianity ...
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In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership40 reviews
Henri J. Nouwen
Crossroad/Faith & Formation, 1993
extraordinary, challenging, very useful
Henri J. M. Nouwen has taught at the University of Notre Dame, Yale, and Harvard, he is the author of several books, and a priest. I have found In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership, a very fruitful reading and a practical, challenging book. In its pages beat several values like human sensibility, sincerity, humbleness, and biblical influence. I could declare the book's theme ...
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Life Of The Beloved 43 reviews
Henri J Nouwen
Crossroad Publishing Company, 1996
A quick read that deserves to be re-read over and over
This book is truly life-changing. I read this book after borrowing it from the library. I rarely buy books that I have already read, but this one is an exception. It is so full of wisdom that I want to carry it with me and read it often. Nouwen's writing is extremely clear and accessible, he is speaking to the reader as a good friend. And yet, his message could not be more profound. He leads us ...
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Angel in the Waters35 reviews
Regina Doman
Sophia Institute Press, 2004
amazing
This book showed up on my reccomended list a couple of months ago. Hmmm, I thought--I'll chance it.
Since then I've given copies to:
--a 3 year old preparing for baptism
--a friend in the middle of potentially bad news about her pregnancy
--the teen mother of a child who died at 5 months gestation (I read it at the memorial service)
--the mother of a 19 year old killed in a car crash
Oh, ...
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Faith of the Early Fathers, Vol. 131 reviews
William A. Jurgens
Liturgical Press, 1970
Catholic Church is the church founded by Jesus Christ
The writings of the early church fathers leave no doubt that they are linked directly to the 12 apostles and that their beliefs in dogma which go back 1500 -2000 years ago are consistent with the teachings of the catholic church to-day.The catechism of the catholic church which sets forth what catholics are required to believe to-day is consistent with the teachings of the early fathers.Is would ...
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Introduction to the devout life30 reviews
Francis
Longmans, 1891
Truly a useful introduction!
I sought out this book on the advice of a priest and was not expecting the book to as useful as it was! I was immediately drawn into the book as it explained how a devotional life can be integrated into any state of life. I especially was thankful of the effort de Sales puts into explaining what is proper for one to do according to their vocation in life. Though I am Catholic, a Pentecostal ...
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Liturgy of the Hours31 reviews
Catholic Book Publishing Co
Catholic Book Publishing Company, 2000
The Liturgy Of The Hours
The set was very well priced and the shipping being included definitely helped the sale. Being a new item, it is in excellent shape. I have told others about this and recommended they look to Amazon first if they are interested in purchasing this set.
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Make Gentle the Life of This World: The Vision of Robert F. Kennedy32 reviews
Robert F. Kennedy
Harcourt, 1998
Weep, yes, but then be inspired
For those who missed the time in which those now called "Reagan Democrats" and those opposed to the ongoing war in Vietnam were inspired by the same voice, especially who cannot even begin to imagine how that could be, this small book is a must-read that will enable you to experience what is possible through inspiring [rather than angry divisive cynical] leadership.
Some quotes from the ...
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Here with the Saints43 reviews
Paula Younger
Amazon, 2007
"Rose petals covered my eyes and I wanted to take them into my thoughts and have rose dreams"
Celia Marie Cooper's twelve at the beginning of this excerpt. She's visiting her grandparents so she and her Mom can take part in her Aunt Joan's wedding.
At the beginning of the excerpt, Celia's helping her grandma trim the roses in her garden. It's an orderly and beautiful place with only the privileged climbing roses allowed to be errant. Celia's 'adventuring' among the climbers reminds ...
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Love Life for Every Married Couple43 reviews
Ed Wheat, Gloria Okes Perkins
Zondervan, 1997
Jesus said 'My kingdom is not of this world.' ~John 18:36
If you are looking for "secular" advice on marriage this book is not for you. However, if you are ready to have the marriage that Jesus Christ planned for you to have this book will help you start living the love-life you deserve and are biblically commanded to have. Every ounce of Dr. Wheat's advice is based on His Word, yet it is written in an easy to read format including examples of couples ...
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In This House of Brede43 reviews
Rumer Godden
Viking Adult, 1969
a page turne!
I'd heard about this book from various sources, and finally found it on Amazon. I am completely thrilled with it's ability to tell a great story, it's attraction as a spiritual journey, and it's honesty about living with others in cloister is no different that with our famiies. A wonderful read! But, be forwarned...you may be 'encouraged' to vocation!
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