Books & Media

THOMAS MERTON - MASTER OF ATTENTION

Add this small book to the mix of tablets and smartphones that are daily accessories in every teen's life. The author, a father of 4 and a veteran high school teacher, talks the talk that will get their day off the fast track and onto the right track. In a matter of minutes they will read Scripture, a brief reflection, and a prayer that relates to their lives—friends, family, bullying, church, life choices. There is no proselytizing in these pages, no accusations or condemnations—only the repeated and clear message that Jesus loves them and wants to help them. This book comes with a lifetime guarantee: if they read it, He will come. Confirmation, Graduation, Birthday, any day—hands down, Daily Companion for Young Catholics is the right fit. 

• Pages: 192
• Author: ALLAN F. WRIGHT
• Size: 4 X 6 1/4
• Color: TAN
• Binding: DURA-LUX

Dictionary of the Liturgy is the first full-fledged English-language dictionary on the Liturgy since the completion of the liturgical reforms of Vatican II. A handy and informative liturgical reference for all Catholics, this is an invaluable resource for RCIA and for all liturgical ministers. Dictionary of the Liturgy is truly an encyclopedic work, abounding with clear, accurate explanations of everything connected with Liturgy words, gestures, rites, prayers, themes, service books, sacred vessels, vestments, art, music, and much more. Illustrated throughout, this book includes special charts and tables as well as a unique pronunciation guide.

• Pages: 688
• Author: REV. JOVIAN P. LANG, OFM
• Size: 6 X 9
• Color: GOLD
• Binding: HARDCOVER WITH JACKET

Treasury of Novenas contains over 40 popular Novenas specifically arranged in accord with the Liturgical Year on the Feasts of Jesus, Mary, and many favorite Saints. By acclaimed author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D., this book has a rich, gold-stamped brown Dura-Lux cover and is an excellent collection of Novenas for private devotion. 

• Pages: 360
• Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D.
• Size: 4 X 6 1/4
• Color: BROWN
• Binding: DURA-LUX

Go to Joseph! is a brief, informative guide to the life of the spouse of the Blessed Mother of God, his presence in the Gospels, his role in the life of Christ, and our debt and devotion to him. This illustrated devotional catalogs Joseph's glory and dignity, his reverence for the Divine Maternity, his docility to the will of God, his virtues of chastity and poverty, and much more. Throughout the book are meditations on Joseph by various Saints and the most popular prayers to the Patron of Workers.

Pamphlet: 49 pages

Publisher: The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

AN HOUR WITH ST JOSEPH PB

BR. DANIEL KORN, CSSR

"An Hour With" pamphlets give busy Catholics an opportunity to turn everything off for an hour and spend time with the wisdom of a canonized saint or revered religious leader, creating a time of reflection, recollection, learning, contemplation and prayer.

Custos, Latin for Guardian, is a one-of-a-kind 33 day consecration and spiritual boot-camp that helps men who are or will be fathers to encounter the real St. Joseph, walk with him, and become like him.

 This book provides a unique combination of daily biblical reflections based on St. Joseph, daily prayers and spiritual practices. It is a truly powerful means to experiencing personal and relational transformation.

 WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

• 33 daily reflections on St. Joseph based solely on Sacred Scripture (no private revelation)
• A Biblical walk through the seven stages of the spiritual leader’s journey
• St. Joseph’s seven foundational principles that apply to every father leader
• The thirty-three practices that will help transform your relationship with God, your wife, and your children
• A spiritual plan that provides a blueprint for the rest of your life
• A consecration that most closely follows Christ’s example in that He allowed Mary and Joseph both to consecrate Him to His Father
• HARDCOVER, 256 PAGES

Protect your family! Entrust your family to St. Joseph. Why? Because God, Himself, did. God entrusted the Holy Family to St. Joseph to keep them safe, and so should you. Drawing on the wealth of the Church's living tradition, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC and co-author Scott L. Smith, Jr., call on all of us to turn to St. Joseph, entrust ourselves, our children and families, our Church, and our world to our spiritual father's loving care. Watch for wonders when the Universal Patron of the Church opens the floodgates of Heaven to pour out graces into your family's lives. A book for our time! The Consecration to St. Joseph for Children and Families is dedicated to meeting the challenges of the present moment and restoring order to our Church and our world, which all starts with the family. What better antidote to our toxic times than the potent paternal intercession and care of St. Joseph? This book has everything you need to take your family's love and devotion to St. Joseph to a whole new level: a thorough 33-day program of consecration to St. Joseph; vivid connections to classic children's movies and stories; and prayers and devotions to St. Joseph. Accessible, inspiring, motivating - this book will kick off a great movement of families consecrated to our spiritual father. Just imagine the outpouring of future vocations! 

160 PAGES

Catholic Treasury of Prayers is a timeless prayer companion for all Catholics . . . a perfect accompaniment for your prayer journey—daily, weekly, monthly, and throughout the liturgical times of the Church Year. A helpful Index of Prayer Themes will assist you in finding the ideal prayer or prayers for a particular time or situation. 

You will be surprised at just how often you will turn to it:

• at Sunday or daily Mass—pray the prayers of the Mass as well as personal prayers both before and after Communion
• during visits to the Blessed Sacrament—meditate on Jesus' sufferings and death while praying the Stations of the Cross
• while in need, repentant, grateful, or at other times—pray with selected Psalms
• when you look to an intercessor—pray to Our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, or a Patron Saint

This treasure trove of prayer is printed in two colors, illustrated throughout, and is the perfect size to be carried in a purse or pocket for anytime prayer.

It is our hope that this treasury will help you to believe fervently in these profound words of St. John Chrysostom: "Nothing is equal to prayer; for what is impossible, it makes possible, what is difficult, easy."

• Pages: 176
• Size: 4 X 6 1/4
• Color: BLUE
• Binding: PAPERBACK