The first edition of the new Catechism went out across the world in many language versions. This gave the local Churches the chance to study it in depth. Through their bishops and teachers they responded with comments on texts that needed refinement. The present edition was developed in the light of these comments and published in Latin as the definitive Editio Typica<\/i>. This book is the English translation of the Editio Typica<\/i>. Read more

A perfect gift with pages dedicated to highlighting the initial sacraments in any Catholic’s faith journey published in the readable NRSV.Celebrate the important milestones of the Catholic faith with the Holy Scriptures. This edition features a presentation page along with full-color pages to record significant sacraments of initiation such as Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. The Bible also includes helpful resources and prayer guides to encourage spending time with the Scripture to gain a deeper understanding of the faith and connect with God.Features include:Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books, with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchAnglicized textPresentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or noteArticles providing an understanding of fundamental Catholic beliefs and practicesBible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readDurable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your deskReading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearRibbon marker allows you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingOfficial imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church by the Canadian Conference of Catholic BishopsClear and readable 9-point Catholic Comfort Print Read more

Enjoy the beauty of the Holy Scriptures with this elegant Catholic Bible that is both easy to carry and easy to read.This thinline edition presents the Bible text in a clear and readable large print. The RSV2CE is an English translation frequently used by prominent Catholic theologians and leaders for Bible study. The timeless details of this edition extend from cover-to-cover, from the raised spine and gold finishes on the outside, to the historically-inspired text design from world-renowned Bible type foundry 2K/Denmark.Complete Catholic canon with imprimatur from the Roman Catholic ChurchPresentation pageClassic two-column designCross-references8-page full-color map setClear and readable large print in 10-point Catholic Comfort Print Read more

A Bible with a beautiful cover and includes the full catholic text, perfect to take with you anywhere you go.Enjoy the beautiful and sacred Holy Scriptures. This edition includes the complete Catholic canon, as well as resources, book introductions, and maps to help you discover the treasures in its pages.Features include:Complete Catholic Bible in a compact easy-to-carry sizeAnglicized textPresentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or noteArticles providing an understanding of fundamental Catholic beliefs and practicesBible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be readConcordance for finding key versesBible Maps are a visual representation of the locations where key events take place in the BibleOfficial imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church by the Canadian Conference of Catholic BishopsClear and readable 8.5 printAbout this Global Cover Collection Edition:The Easter Lily symbolizes Easter and is closely associated with the Vatican City. The pure white flowers are a symbol of the resurrection of Christ and his purity. In the Vatican, these flowers typically decorate the altar on Easter Sunday, adding to the solemnity of the occasion. Additionally, the shape of the Easter Lily is thought to resemble a trumpet, which is significant because in biblical times, trumpets were used to announce important events and declarations. Overall, the Easter Lily has come to represent the hope and renewal that Easter brings and is a fitting symbol for one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar. Read more

This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special introduction to the four parts of the Catechism, and specific advice on how to use the Catechism. Ratzinger and Schonborn illuminate the Catechism's teaching on faith, morals, prayer and sacraments, and how a Catholic lives those teachings in today's world.Learn more about Pope Benedict! Visit the Read more

Compiled under the direction of St. Charles Borromeo and recognized as the most authoritative Catholic catechism. Leo XIII recommended two books-- the Summa and this Catechism--for all seminarians! Pope Benedict 16th, as a Cardinal, called it the most important Catholic Catechism. Originally designed to supply parish priest with an official book of instruction, it has been used extensively by the laity as a steadying guide in our confused age. New typesetting and beautiful hardbound cover. Read more

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite literature to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ever.The Essential Rumi continues to be the bestselling of all Rumi books, and the definitive selection of his beautiful, mystical poetry. Read more

First published in 1921, Fr. Prummer's Handbook of Moral Theology was immediately regarded as an international classic. The author's clarity of vision, precision of expression, and humble fidelity to the traditional Catholic moral framework during a period of social upheaval and increasing doctrinal deviation made his manual the standard reference text for generations of clergy, seminarians, and laity. For those seeking answers to moral questions, the Catholic advice was often "Look it up in Prummer!"At long last, this centenary edition restores the superb English translation of 1956 in a fresh new typesetting, making Fr. Prummer's original text much easier to navigate and more pleasant to read. The many citation errors that plagued earlier editions have been painstakingly corrected, and scores of additional citations have been added from Aquinas's Summa Theologiae, Denzinger's Enchiridion, and the Roman Catechism - three of the author's favorite sources. The topical index has likewise been expanded and now includes technical moral terms of more recent use (such as "double effect") to allow for more rapid contemporary reference.After a brilliant introduction to the science of moral theology, part 1 explores the end of man and all aspects of human conduct, and part 2 examines the sacraments and sacramentals and their core importance to the Catholic moral life. These packed pages contain the traditional Catholic moral teachings on: Law, conscience, sin, and the passions - with their respective types, causes, and effectsDivine rights and obligations in Christian family life and civil societyScandal and moral cooperation in evilRight worship, secret societies, private property, capital punishment, sexuality, abortion, warAnd much more!In our own time of widespread confusion and decay, Fr. Prümmer's Handbook is the definitive and complete Catholic source book of the Church's moral doctrine as it was received and taught before the laxity and innovations of the last century. Far more than a work of mere historical interest, this surprisingly relevant guide to Christian moral perfection is a treasure that will endure as long as there are souls seeking eternal life. Read more

"Both by his choice of confessions and by his judicious and scholarly introductions, Mark Noll has made [the major Reformation confessions and catechisms] available in a form that is sure to deepen and enlighten doctrinal discussion and confessional awareness and that will therefore contribute to solidly evangelical and hence soundly ecumenical theology. I am delighted to see this book appear." - Jaroslav Pelikan, Yale University "It is a delight to welcome Mark Noll's well-chosen, well-edited selection of key sixteenth-century statements of faith - Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Anabaptist, Roman Catholic. To have this significant material brought together in one book is a boon, for the enrichment that comes of studying it as a whole is very great. For anyone who would take the measure of the Reformation conflict, this collection is a 'must.'" - J.I. Packer, Regent College "Mark Noll has ably introduced these still living confessions to a modern audience more prone to forgetfulness than any since the sixteenth century. This collection will be useful not only for classes in historical and systematic theology, but also to pastors and lay readers who wish better to understand their Protestant heritage." - Thomas C. Oden, Drew University Read more

Enjoy the beauty of the Holy Scriptures with this elegant Catholic Bible that is both easy to carry and easy to read.This thinline edition presents the Bible text in a clear and readable large print. The RSV2CE is an English translation frequently used by prominent Catholic theologians and leaders for Bible study. The timeless details of this edition extend from cover-to-cover, from the raised spine and gold finishes on the outside, to the historically-inspired text design from world-renowned Bible type foundry 2K/Denmark.Complete Catholic canon with imprimatur from the Roman Catholic ChurchPresentation pageClassic two-column designCross-references8-page full-color map setClear and readable large print in 10-point Catholic Comfort Print Read more

"The whole concern of doctrine and its teaching must be directed to the love that never ends. Whether something is proposed for belief, for hope or for action, the love of our Lord must always be made accessible, so that anyone can see that all the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love." -- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 25While the Catechism of the Catholic Church is considered "useful reading" for all the faithful, it is often necessary to turn to bishops, pastors, catechists, and scholars for assistance in understanding its meaning and purpose in our lives. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Theological Commentary, forty-two of those experts illuminate the four parts of the Catechism, each using a variety of Church documents, Scripture, and writings of the saints to dive deeply into each article of our Catholic Faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church with Theological Commentary includes the full text of the Catechism, followed by the commentary.Authors include: Rino Fisichella, president, Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization Luis F. Ladaria, prefect, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Raffaello Martinelli, bishop of Frascati, Italy, former secretary of the Commission for the Preparation of the Catechism Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, and the editor of the Catechism of the Catholic Church And many morePerfect for priests, deacons, catechetical leaders, teachers, seminarians, and anyone who wants to dive deeply into the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith. Read more

Novena to St. Rita of Cascia: Intercessions for the Hopeless and Impossible Cases" is a deeply transformative prayer experience for those facing life's most difficult and seemingly impossible challenges.Whether you are dealing with health crises, relationship struggles, or desperate situations, St. Rita, the patron saint of the hopeless, offers powerful intercession.This novena guides you through nine days of heartfelt prayers, asking for miracles, healing, and divine intervention in your most trying times.Each prayer is designed to strengthen your faith and encourage you to persevere, no matter how insurmountable the obstacles may seem. St. Rita's life of resilience and trust in God's will serves as a beacon of hope for those in need of divine grace.Let this novena be your companion on a journey of transformation, where impossible causes find strength, and where faith brings miracles. Experience the power of prayer and the comforting intercession of St. Rita, trusted to bring healing and peace to those in distress. Read more

A Bible perfect for every-day use with the full Catholic text along with large print in an easy-to-carry size.Featuring large, readable print, this beautiful Catholic Bible includes line-matched Scripture layouts, Smyth-sewn binding; an extensive concordance; and more. With the easy-to-read ComfortPrint typeface, exclusively designed for the NRSV, this is one of the most readable editions of the Catholic Scriptures available—perfect for all who desire to spend time in the Word of God.Features:Complete Catholic Bible with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic ChurchAnglicized text utilizing British English spelling and grammar within the textDurable Smyth-sewn binding lies flat in your hand or on your deskFull-color maps are a visual representation of the locations where key events take place in the BibleTwo double-sided satin ribbon markers so you can easily navigate and keep track of where you were readingPresentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or noteReading plans guiding you through the entire Bible in a yearPraying with the Bible article walking you through different approaches to help connect your heart to ScriptureDictionary-concordance are useful tools to look up any word’s definition as well as its occurrences throughout the BibleWords of Christ in black for a reading experience that is easy on your eyes throughout ScriptureGilded page edgingExclusive 10.5-point Catholic Comfort Print® typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry* Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Read more

To many in the West, Orthodoxy remains shrouded in mystery, an exotic and foreign religion that survived in the East following the Great Schism of 1054 that split the Christian world into two camps--Catholic and Orthodox. However, as the second largest Christian denomination, Orthodox Christianity is anything but foreign to the nearly 300 million worshippers who practice it. For them, Orthodoxy is a living, breathing reality; a way of being Christian ultimately rooted in the person of Jesus and the experience of the early Church. Whether they are Greek, Russian, or American, Orthodox Christians are united by a common tradition and faith that binds them together despite differences in culture. True, the road has not always been smooth--Orthodox history is littered with tales of schisms and divisions, of persecutions and martyrdom, from the Sack of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and seat of the Ecumenical Patriarch, to the experience of the Russian Orthodox Church under the Soviet Union. Still, today Orthodoxy remains a vibrant part of the religious landscape, not only in those lands where it has made its historic home (Greece, Russia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe), but also increasingly in the West. Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction explores the enduring role of this religion, and the history, beliefs, and practices that have shaped it. Read more

Uniting the whole history of God's activity in one encompassing divine economy, Irenaeus demonstrates that there is but one God, who has made Himself known through His one Son, Jesus Christ, by the one Holy Spirit, to the one human race. Read more

The New City Catechism for Kids is a modern-day resource aimed at teaching the core doctrines of the Christian faith to children ages 4–11. This 64-page booklet contains each of the 52 easy-to-understand questions and short answers found in The New City Catechism designed to help children understand who God is and what he has done. With answers that are short enough for children to read, understand, and memorize, this low-cost booklet is designed for bulk distribution and is ideally suited for Sunday school classes, Christian schools, and homeschooling families. This resource is sold both individually and as part of the curriculum kit.Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition. Read more

Each week over one billion human beings stand up and pledge allegiance to the Holy Trinity in the words of the Nicene Creed. Very God explores the Nicene Creed from the point of view of an artist who speaks to and teaches artists. Christ John Otto takes an unhurried approach to the words and phrases of the creed in order to help understand the Nicene Creed and what it attempts to describe. Very God does not engage in theological debate or questions, but rather attempts to answer the questions real people are asking: Who am I? Where do I belong? Do I have value? Read more

We already have so many catechisms, what do we need of another? We indeed have in abundance, catechisms and religious manuals which appeal only to the intellect; books that do not aim at the warmth of expression and the fervent, persuasive eloquence which appeal to the heart, the force and vivifying power which affect the will through the influence of the Holy Spirit.This Catechism aims at cultivating all the three powers of the soul: the intellect, the emotions, and the will. It does not therefore content itself with mere definitions. The idea in it is not to teach men to philosophize about religion, but to make them good Christians who will delight in their faith. Consequently questions of scholastic theology, doctrines debated among theologians, are either omitted altogether or merely receive a passing mention.In this catechism, Fr. Spirago has endeavored to divest religious teaching of the appearance of learning, and to present it in a popular and simple form. Technical terms, in which almost all religious manuals abound, even those intended for children, are carefully eliminated from his pages since, while useful and necessary for seminarians and theologians, they are out of place in a book intended for the laity. Popular manuals of religion ought to be couched in plain and simple language, like that used by Our Lord and the apostles, easy to understand. What we need is something that will touch the heart and influence the will, not merely cram the mind with knowledge. Attention may also be called to the fact that the teaching of the Church is not presented in a dry, abstract form, but is rendered attractive and interesting by illustrations, comparisons, and quotations from well-known writers. It also has many extracts from the writings of the Father which are quoted mainly to elucidate and illustrate, not to prove the truths that are enunciated."The Catechism Explained by Spirago embodies the Catechism of the Council of Trent, yet contains fuller discussions for each point in the language that was developed by the Church, saints and theologians throughout time. Rather than being locked into a specific age or decade, this catechism is an explication of the faith in an almost timeless manner. It is a catechism that any subsequent generation could read and learn the essence of the Catholic faith."-Fr. Chad Ripperger, PhD Read more

Of the Confession of Faith itself, Professor John Murray noted: 'The Westminster Confession is the last of the great reformation creeds. No creed of the Christian church is comparable to that of Westminster in respect of the skill with which the fruits of fifteen centuries of Christian thought have been preserved, and at the same time examined anew and clarified in the light of that fuller understanding of God's word which the Holy Spirit has imparted.' This volume contains the Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and the other principal documents to come out of the Westminster Assembly. The text is newly typeset, and biblical references are given in full. Later American revisions of the Westminster Confession are included in an appendix. Read more

These six lectures on the Christian sacraments were delivered in Jerusalem in the fourth century. This was a time of rapid transition for the Church. Until AD 313, Christianity had been an illegal & persecuted religion, but under Constantine & his successors it became the favored religion of the state. Potential converts thronged the shining new basilicas, built through the beneficence of the emperors. Catechetical instruction was needed. And it was provided by gifted preachers & teachers like St Cyril of Jerusalem. This edition replaces On the Christian Sacraments (Popular Patristics Series Vol. 2). Read more