Books published by Liguori Publications,U.S.

"Prayers for Later Years" captures the themes and tone of prayer that flow from a maturing faith born of later years. Prayers of appreciation, for healing, for special people, for special days -- this volume leads you through the spiritual journey of later years with compassion, understanding, and a deep sense that prayer only improves with passing years.

This look at the popular contemplative technique known as Centering Prayer is your key to a richer spiritual life. In easy-to-understand, non-technical language, internationally renowned author M. Basil Pennington combines testimonies of practitioners, updated guidelines, theological reflections, and helpful hints for teaching others in an exploration of all the essential information about Centering Prayer.For millions of Christians worldwide, it is the experience of prayer rather than the words which constitute it that are most important. In its simplicity, Centering Prayer opens our hearts to God, cleanses the mind, and soothes the soul.More than just a catalog of facts and practical suggestions, this book benefits even the most seasoned practitioner or teacher of Centering Prayer. However, the clarity of Father Pennington's approach also enables newcomers, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, to develop a firm grasp of the practice.Paperback

Over the years, thousands have turned to the Handbook for Today's Catholic Family as a guide to Catholic family living. This revised edition offers families and pastoral-care providers a profound and serious resource for Catholic-family life. Updated with topical reference citations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Handbook also contains new material for blended and single-parent families. It stresses the significance of prayer, sacraments, and traditions that can build a stronger Catholic identity.Now more than ever, building a strong foundation is vital to faith formation, and this begins in the home. No family should be without the Handbook for Today's Catholic Family, the perfect tool for transforming life together into an experience of peace and joy.Paperback

This invaluable book for those who want a topical summary of "what it means to be Catholic," is now even more useful. This expanded edition includes a new Introduction, the current list of holy days of obligation observed in the United States, the Prayer for Vocations preferred by Pope John Paul II, a new section on how to prepare for a sick call, an index, and much more.

When was the last time you stepped outside just to

"Christians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the hands of God who does not abandon us."

Don't just give something up for Lent! Gather your family, and with Kate Basi's fresh ideas, you will Bring Lent to Life!Fasting is not just giving up candy, almsgiving is more than giving away your unused allowance, and prayer becomes active. Embark on the adventure of practicing the three tenets of Lent in new ways: The Easter Tree grows with symbols (nails, an empty egg, three dimes and more) rooted in Scripture, and blooms with flowers through your Lenten observance. Sunday Love Letters (and drawings) share the love of Christ with family members.Crafts, family outings, recipes, and other activities help reveal the meaning of Lent.Paperback

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 -- in short, all that may be needed in order to provide the reader with the opportunity to journey with the Lord from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, the beginning of the Easter Triduum.Central to this collection is a series of daily meditations, based on the changing liturgical cycle, which guide the reader through the season with Scripture and the Word. The meditations are a contemporary reflection, weaving together story, anecdote, and practical wisdom in order to provide a springboard for private prayer and meditation.

G. K. Chesterton is one of the few Christian thinkers admired and quoted equally by Christians of all types and even by non-Christians. Each daily reflection in this book--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter--begins with thoughts from the finest writings of Chesterton on an appropriate theme and supported by Scripture, a prayer, and a suggested activity for spiritual growth.

"Journey of Faith: The Word into Life" contains exercises to assist Christian initiation groups of all ages "break open" the Word of God in the Sunday Scriptures. Includes cross-referencing to help you use "Journey of Faith" catechetical handouts in a lectionary-based approach to Christian initiation. "Paperback"

St.Thérèse of Lisieux, the "Little Flower of Jesus," bore much suffering, from her mother's death when she was young to declining health and untimely death during her time in the Carmelite convent. Despite her sufferings, St. Thérèse continued to love Jesus in her "little way."In Lent and Easter Wisdom, John Cleary uses passages from St. Thérèse's classic autobiography, The Story of a Soul, to comfort and challenge you this Lenten season. As you meditate on Saint Thérèse's life, let her show you how to keep your faith when you suffer and how to find your way to God when you are lost.

Catechetical thought leader Lisa Mladinich offers nearly 300 original prayers that will resonate with every Catholic teacher, principal, DRE, or catechist who has ever uttered the words, "Class, let's bow our heads..."Every teacher, catechist, or homeschooling parent appreciates a new collection of prayers to start the year. This book enables faith formation and prayer in a way that is easy to integrate into a busy class day.Mladinich provides prayers for the needs of both teachers and students, as well as Scripture verses and suggestions for use. Read these prayers in your classroom, by yourself before the start of the school day, in your religious education class, or in department and faculty meetings.

These selections from the pen of Bishop Sheen stir hearts and imaginations as readers embark on an Advent journey toward a better understanding of Jesus' love. Covering the traditional themes of Advent, these 45 passages and accompanying miniprayers offer readers practical spirituality for the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

This inspiring book, reissued in a new translation for the modern reader, is considered to be Saint Alphonsus Liguori's best devotional work. Divided into seventeen small chapters, each preceded by prayers and intercessions, it offers practical prescriptions for living a holy life.

In one of his most popular books, Bishop Fulton Sheen deftly strikes at the heart of humanity's predicament: overcoming roadblocks to spiritual peace and union with God

College life is challenging - a busy, sometimes chaotic, mix of study, time with friends, and the responsibilities that come with life on your own. In Prayers, Papers, and Play: Devotions for Every College Student, Barbara S. Canale helps you achieve through daily prayer a balanced life, which is in reality a life of wholeness or holiness. And wholeness is key to happiness.From mid-August to mid-May, with additional entries for summer, these devotions will encourage you and help you find peace in the midst of anxiety. They will also provide wisdom to help you deal with the challenges and temptations of college life.You might be new on campus...or in the final year of your collegiate journey, ready to graduate and wanting a deeper or more relevant faith. Wherever you are in this part of your life journey, spend a few minutes each day with this devotional. You'll soon discover that prayer is not simply one more task in a busy day, but a practice that will infuse every part of your life, helping you to focus, simplify your priorities, and ultimately, achieve a happier, holier life.

"I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ."

Family life is both messy and holy!

With practical wisdom the authors of this handbook shows parents how their daily lives, experiences, and relationships reinforce their role as parents."The purpose of the family is the formation of people who are able to love...Learning about God is closely woven with love in the family, an integrated process." The book includes chapters on Parenting, Being a Family, Being a Catholic Family, and Rearing Children in a Christian Family.

This book manages to be entertaining and educational, as well as fanciful and inspirational. It draws from the lives of Jesus Christ and Yogi Berra, Joseph of Nazareth and Joe DiMaggio, Moses and Hank Aaron, Saint Peter and Jackie Robinson. "And God Said, "Play Ball!"" makes the Bible more approachable by relating it to a game loved by both children and adults. It shows that baseball is not only a game, but a never-ending series of lessons about life, as well. "And God Said, "Play Ball!"" will appeal to Christian Athletes of any denomination.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is recorded minimally in Scripture. Yet her words are

The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Psalm for the Grieving connects true-to-life experiences of grief and loss with central themes in the 23rd Psalm--highlighting each inspirational message with an appropriate prayer, affirmation, and reflection.

Matthew Swaim takes a unique approach to Rosary devotion in exploring the many facets of the mysteries of the Rosary found in the Mass. Follow Matthew as he discovers a new dimension to the traditional devotion of Rosary prayer. Meditations on scripture through the Joyful, Sorrowful, Luminous, and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary become ever new and inspirational when connected directly to the celebration of the Eucharist. All twenty mysteries of the rosaries are considered and each chapter offers suggestions at the end to help you deepen your awareness of Christ's love.PaperbackEndorsements: "What a beautiful way to connect the two most popular practices of the Church! What's more Catholic, in the popular imagination, than the Mass and the Rosary? Matt Swaim shows us a way to integrate them in a life of prayer that's a continuous act of praise. This book is rich, and it's for everybody. Share the wealth."- Mike Aquilina, Executive Vice-President, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, EWTN host"Matt Swaim offers insight and clarity as he explains the significance of the mysteries of the Rosary in our daily lives. As a convert to Catholicism, Matt shares his vibrant, mature faith in a wise and witty handbook to make the Rosary more accessible and meaningful as a form of prayer and meditation. An inspiring new voice in Catholic publishing."- Marybeth Hicks, Columnist for the Washington Times"What a glorious idea -- viewing the Mass through the lens of the Rosary, and vice versa! This book has instilled in me new excitement and wonder for both. Complete with insights from Scripture, sayings of the saints, the author's personal anecdotes and reflections, practical questions and poignant prayers for each and every rosary mystery, this book is an invaluable guide for all who would seek to grow closer to Christ. And coming from Matt Swaim, that The Eucharist and the Rosary: Mystery, Meditation, Power, Prayer is as fun as it is profound, well, that's no mystery."- Dr. Kevin Vost, author of Memorize the Faith and Fit for Eternal Life

Who was Mark? Why did Mark write his gospel? What is the messianic secret? How does lectio divina move us to pray with Scripture?Mark's Gospel was the earliest of the four gospels to be written, having significant impact on the Church and later writers. In this book you'll read how Jesus prepared for his public ministry and how he revealed the Mystery of God's reign in his words and in his life.The Gospel of Mark introduces you to Mark's thoughts and his audience so that, in the end, you'll become a witness to who Jesus is. And as you practice the ancient art of lectio divina, you'll find yourself not just knowing about Jesus, but coming to know him as the Lord.Paperback