Prayer

Bless Us, O Lord belongs on the shelf of every Catholic family that wants to pray together daily. You can introduce children to original and traditional blessings, the lives of the saints, the rhythm of the Church year, and the practice of daily prayer in a way that is both appealing to them and a means to unite your whole family.

Praying together at the table helps families recognize the presence of Jesus in their midst and make connections between their meal and the celebration of the Eucharist.

Author Robert M. Hamma brings his warm and gentle spirit to original prayers, which he combines with traditional blessings to offer an open-and-go resource for parents and caregivers. He provides the perfect words for every occasion--from observing saint feast days and liturgical seasons to celebrating a child's birthday and remembering the life of a loved one. Bless Us, O Lord will help you with fresh ideas and tools for living the liturgy in your home and nourishing the souls of your children with stories of the saints, including prayers for

The Large Type Edition of Christian Prayer from Catholic Book Publishing is the official one-volume edition of the internationally acclaimed Liturgy of the Hours. This version of Christian Prayer contains the complete texts of Morning and Evening Prayer for the entire year but not music or the Office of Readings. Does include the Large Type Editions of the current St. Joseph Guide for Christian Prayer (Product Code: 407/G) and Inserts for Christian Prayer (Product Code 407/I). Additional copies of the current St. Joseph Guide for Christian Prayer (Product Code: 407/G) are available for $2.75 each. Printed in large, easy-to-read 14-pt. type, the Large Type Edition of Christian Prayer includes handy ribbon markers and is bound in flexible maroon simulated leather.

In these Scriptures, reflections, and prayers for each day, noted author, teacher, husband, and father Allan Wright provides just the right amount of encouragement and challenge to guide and inspire men of every age and way of life. His own family and faith struggles are certain to speak to those who take a few minutes each day to pray for themselves and others.

The Scripture, reflection, and prayer for each day are especially suited to every woman who longs to enjoy a freer, fuller, and more faith-filled life. Spending a few minutes with these uniquely feminine thoughts each day will help increase a woman's capacity to love and be loved as only a daughter of God can be.

Day by Day with St. Joseph from Catholic Book Publishing is a vital addition to the Spiritual Life Series. Sized for easy reading and transport, this inspiring book brings the reader closer to St. Joseph through daily minute-long meditations which include a Scripture passage, a brief reflection, and a concluding prayer to St. Joseph. Day By Day with St. Joseph was begun by Msgr. Joseph Champlin and completed by Msgr. Kenneth Lasch to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Catholic Book Publishing Corp. in 2011. It enriches the reader\'s relationship with St. Joseph by incorporating devotion to him into every day of the year. This beautiful volume is covered in brown imitation leather and has a ribbon for easy place-keeping.

This book in the Spiritual Life Series sets forth inspiring prayers for the healing of soul and body. Each day contains a specific Scripture quotation, reflection, and prayer to facilitate healing in one's life. Printed and illustrated in two colors.

TheImitation of Christ is a beautiful edition of the original, deeply spiritual book by Thomas à Kempis. In this revised, easy-to-read, prayer book size book, readers will experience the peace and wisdom that have comforted Catholics from around the world. TheImitation of Christ shows how to better live the life of a Christian by closely following Christ's example. This lovely book with a brown Dura-Lux cover also includes sections on the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross illustrated in full color. TheImitation of Christ will bless all who want to respond to the call to follow Jesus.

This booklet contains the essential meaning and prayers of the popular Divine Mercy Devotion entrusted to St. Faustina as her life's witness and mission. The mission of St. Faustina consists in: reminding the world of the truth of our faith revealed in Holy Scripture regarding God's merciful love towards every human being, even the greatest sinner; conveying new forms of devotion to Divine Mercy, and initiating a great movement of devotees and apostles of Divine Mercy who would lead people toward the renewal of Christian life in the spirit of this devotion; in other words, in the evangelical spirit of a childlike confidence in God and an active love of neighbor. The Feast of Divine Mercy was established by John Paul II as the first Sunday after Easter.

This booklet includes the essence of the Divine Mercy Devotion, an explanation of the Image of the Divine Mercy, how to prepare for and celebrate the Feast of the Divine Mercy, the Novena to the Divine Mercy, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Prayers at the Hour of Mercy, and Select Prayers from Saint Faustina's Diary such as For Divine Mercy in the World, To Obtain Love of God, Invocations of Trust, For the Grace to be Merciful, For the Conversion of Sinners, For a Happy Death, and more.

A warm invitation to the faith and a simple approach to Catholicism, Joined by Grace is a book for beginners and those who want to know more about Catholic prayer life. The book offers guidance about the ways to pray, background information on prayers and devotions, and simple how-to-instructions. Family members and friends, as well as pastors, mentor couples, and others working in marriage ministries will find this a perfect gift for engaged and newly married couples.

Couples can learn how to pray spontaneously, offer thanks and praise, petition God, and express sorrow. There is guidance on blessings, praying with scripture, and liturgical prayer. The book also can be used to learn common Catholic prayers such as the Our Father, Doxology, and Hail Mary. Beyond the most essential Catholic prayers, the book offers insight and instruction for participating in the great devotions of the Church such as the Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, the Angelus, and Eucharistic Adoration. The last part of the book offers meditations on the seven sacraments as conduits of grace in our everyday lives.

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.