An amazing picture of the Catholic Faith, showing its reasonableness, comprehensiveness, beauty and charm. Written to serve as a source book for sermons, a thorough explanation of the catechism, and a complete statement of the entire Faith. Pure, unadulterated Catholic doctrine with a clarity and thoroughness that are truly amazing!! This is the authoritative Council of Trent catechism.
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The great spiritual writer, Fr. Columba Marmion, wrote this classic work on the priesthood to show the holiness that priests are called to, and how that holiness can only be attained through close union with, and imitation of, Jesus Christ. While aimed at the clergy, this profound spiritual work will also be of immense inspiration for laity in coming to a deeper understanding of the true nature and calling of the priesthood.
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For Catholics who still take sin seriously, scrupulosity is more a danger than ever. Why? Because in an atmosphere of moral and religious laxity, some of us overcompensate by being too hard on ourselves. Fortunately, the cure for this age-old problem hasn’t changed since Dermot Casey, SJ, wrote this definitive guide more than a half-century ago.
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Considered one of the great spiritual writers of the 20th century, Dom Hubert Van Zeller wrote many books for a general Catholic audience — but this was the only one aimed exclusively at his fellow priests. In it, he breaks down the priestly vocation into twelve essential obligations, showing why — and how — some priests live up to them, while others fail.
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Relying on the spiritual wisdom of the greatest saints and mystics of the Churc, this book shows you how to achieve each of the three essential goals that you must accomplish in your apostolic efforts: you must win souls to Christ; you must promote your own spiritual welfare; and you must give glory to God.
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This monumental series places at the disposal of the English reading public a solid introduction to early Christian literature. It is the first work of its kind written originally in English. The first volume appeared in 1950. Reviewers were unanimous in heaping praise upon the publication and looking upon it as a break-through in studying the Fathers of the Church.
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In The Priest in Union with Christ, the famous Thomistic theologian Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. expounds in a disciplined manner upon the specific holiness of the priesthood and the supernatural fruitfulness of the priestly apostolate.
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If every priest in the Church knew this book and practiced what it says, we would have a different Church. Says the priesthood admits of no mediocrity; that a priest will either be a true priest and do immense good, or he will be an instrument of great evil. Gives firm, practical instructions to priests for both their personal life and their ministry.
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Fr. John M. Dougherty, S.S. says it contains "the most inspiring, eloquent, and convincing pages I have ever read on this most exalted of all vocations. The book is a masterpiece, and if I were a bishop I would see to it that a copy of it were in the hands of each of my priests. And if I were a seminary rector, I would do all I could to place a copy in the hands of every member of my faculty and of each of my students."
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The question of discerning a vocation is agonized over by many generous young Catholics today. Father Butler shows that this type of question shows a totally wrong approach to a religious vocation. Though Fr. Butler deals primarily with vocations to the religious life, he also gives the classic guidelines on priestly vocations.
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Addresses every aspect of a priest's life and his deep spiritual needs and problems--often neglected in other books. First published in 1946, this book is really something special! Every priest should own it! We recommend it without reserve! Great gift for priests! Destined to do much good.
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The 3-volume Roman Ritual with imprimatur of 1950. All the liturgical formulae for sacraments and ceremonies, exorcisms, blessings, and litanies. All volumes are hardcover, printed in red and black ink, and have a satin ribbon page marker.
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Written by a spiritual father for his children, The Rule of St. Benedict is not only an ideal guide for the individual wishing to follow the Benedictine path; it is also an indispensable tool for the spiritualization of family life. A timeless classic by the founder of Western monasticism. In Latin and English.
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By Mother Louise Margaret Claret. From her lifetime conversations with Our Lord; written to strengthen priests in the love of their sublime vocation and unite them more closely to the "Eternal Priest."
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Proves why classroom sex education is always wrong and always harmful, that it destroys modesty, awakens the passions, promotes sexual activity and fosters acceptance of sexual sins. Shows where it comes from, who promotes it, that it is all-pervasive. Gives the Church's position, that sex education is the right and duty of parents only, which may be delegated to others, but never usurped! A must for parents, teachers and priests.
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The Nun Sanctified by the Virtues of her State. A book on the religious life, showing how to make use of the great means of sanctification in this state and the obligation to work diligently at perfection. Really brings home the true purpose of the religious life, something much misunderstood and all but forgotten today.
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Father Doyle admits that for years he found it "a most difficult and frustrating task" to think of something suitable to say to penitents in confession. Then he had an inspiration: he would base his spiritual direction on the Epistles and Gospels from the upcoming Sunday Mass. "Then," he says, "when the person hears the Epistle or Gospel read again on the following Sunday, the chances are good that the words of the confessor will be recalled and suitably applied."
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