Holidays/Christmas

Using vignettes set in or near his monastery in downtown Newark, New Jersey, Benedictine monk Albert Holtz helps us to see that the Easter mystery, which can often seem abstract and distant, is in fact present all around us. As...

Stations of the Cross: Community Prayer Edition offers parishes and other communities a unique and contemporary way to pray the Stations. It includes new prayers composed by Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, along with excerpts from his full-length meditations and the remarkable...

Mission is an essential part of the vocation of every baptized Christian. In A Spirituality of Mission, Mark G. Boyer draws on a lifetime of priestly ministry to help readers think, reflect, and pray through that call with the aim...

As the summit of the church's liturgical year, the Paschal Triduum requires the energy, time, and talents of many people within the parish community. In Three Great Days, Jeremy Helmes draws on rubrics, liturgical theology, the church's tradition, and plenty...

Father Brown completes his look at the great seasons of the liturgical year, making the rich insights of modern biblical exegesis conveniently available to all, with this volume for the season from Easter to Pentecost.During this season the Church reads...

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son to us," John 3:16.Drawing from Scripture, literature, and personal experience, Fr. Rolheiser shows God's love in such abundance that our souls yearn for that love. God lies inside...

Lenten readings begin with the words, "Come back to me ...". Throughout these forty days, we examine our relationships, especially with God, and rebuild them with love and redemption.Each day of Lent and Easter, Sr. Dianne Bergant writes about various...

Start Advent and Christmas off right with the latest booklet in the best-selling Daybreaks series. It will help you carve out a place of respite and peace amid the commercialism and hustle and bustle of the season A respected biblical...

Pope John Paul II continues to be remembered and loved for his closeness to all people around the world. In this book his own words lead readers to the holy season of Christmas. Reflections for each day--from the First Sunday...

Beloved Pope John Paul II was one of the most popular and inspirational religious figures of our time. In Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II, the late Holy Father's thought-provoking words lead readers through a journey of...

Thoughtful, yet easy prayers and blessings that everyone in the house can pray together. Includes blessings for your home, family, Christmas tree, Nativity set, and even the Christmas gifts. Includes meal prayers for Advent and the Christmas season.2-sided leaflet; 14"...

This volume is a daily companion for the deeper celebration of the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Whether in a traditional, family or contemporary framework, this all-in-one volume can enhance readers' observance of a significant portion of the liturgical year....

This handbook is conceived as an essential reference for the season of Lent, and for the reader's spiritual preparation for the feast of Easter. It collects in one volume prayers, practices, customs, and a glossary of specifically Lenten terms --...

An early-learning book with a pop-up on each double-page spread. The book includes five scenes from the nativity story from the point of view of the wise men. The small format makes this book great for little children to play...

Have you lost your Christmas joy? Does the thought of jam-packed malls, maxed-out credit cards, overcrowded supermarkets, and endless to-do lists give you the feeling that maybe Scrooge was on to something?In Get Yourself Organized for Christmas, Kathi Lipp provides...

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. Trick or treat Amelia Bedelia wants to...

In this companion to Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life's disappointments and celebrating happy surprises.Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl Well,...

With an informative text and glorious illustrations, this book explains both how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter. It tells the biblical story of Jesus' Resurrection and then describes how people honor this day and the origins...

Moose is having a Valentine's Day party, and all his friends are so excited Everyone except Groundhog, that is. If Groundhog sees his shadow outside, he'll hide in his hole for six more weeks and miss the party Determined to...

Beloved illustrator Holly Hobbie offers a timeless take on the best-known Christmas poem of all time. In the twilight hours of Christmas Eve, a hushed world enveloped in moonlit snow waits for the soft tinkling of sleigh bells to announce...

In this bright, funny rendition of a favorite Christmas song, three-time Geisel-recipient Greg Pizzoli celebrates the cheerful chaos of holiday gift-giving It's holiday time -- and at first, Elephant is delighted to get a gift. But as the twelve days...