Comparta la alegría de la temporada navideña con sus vecinos, los miembros de su parroquia y los miembros de su comunidad recreando el viaje de José y María hacia Jerusalén. Esta edición revisada de En nombre de Dios pedimos posada contiene una nueva introducción en ingles y en español para que esta popular tradición latinoamericana pueda ser celebrada en todas las parroquias con la oportunidad de incorporar a los feligreses que no hablan español. Encontrará guías con sugerencias para la organización de sus posadas y podrá aprender el significado de esta novena para celebrar el nacimiento d... View More...
Fr. Anthony, the parish priest of a mountain village, invites two children to play the parts of St. Joseph and the Virgin Mary in a nativity scene to take place after Midnight Mass. The Scene is to be in a cave behind the parish church. Although the original idea was to use a doll for the Baby Jesus, the two children, Martin and Beth, search for a real infant among the families of the parishioners. Their search is futile, and they end up praying to the Holy Family for help. The story comes to a climax when the Virgin Mary places the real Infant Jesus in Beth's arms. No one in the village reali... View More...
Jimmy is a simple boy with a good heart who lives with his family in the country. Like every year on Christmas Eve, he fires his slingshot into the sky toward heaven with his personal message for the Infant Jesus. This seemingly insignificant gesture is the beginning of a special adventure: the Holy Family invites Jimmy to help the Infant Jesus be born in the hearts of many people. 96 pgs With the help of his guardian angel, Jimmy travels halfway around the world to bring people a special gift. This results in some life changing experiences for the people he meets. 96 pp View More...
A special prayer card for the Advent season! One side presents the service for lighting the Advent wreath; the other side offers a beautiful Christmas tree blessing. Size: 3.75 X 8.5 View More...
Best-selling author Francine M. O'Connor recounts traditional, well-loved Christmas stories in lively rhyme and verse style. Full-color illustrations and popular story line make The ABC's of Christmas the perfect gift book for 3- to 8-year-old children. Stories include: Listen to Isaiah The Lady and the Angel Nathan's Pride Mary's Gift Secrets of That First Christmas Trim the Tree for Jesus My Family's Christmas Stable Prayer Before the Christmas Crib The Message of the Star That's What Christmas Is For Pages: 48 Size: 8.25" X 9.25" Inches Hardcover View More...
Best-selling author Francine M. O'Connor recounts traditional,well-loved Christmas stories in lively rhyme and verse style. Full-color illustrations and popular story line make The ABC's of Christmas the perfect gift book for 3- to 8-year-old children. Stories include: Listen to Isaiah The Lady and the Angel Nathan's Pride Mary's Gift Secrets of That First Christmas Trim the Tree for Jesus My Family's Christmas Stable Prayer Before the Christmas Crib The Message of the Star That's What Christmas Is For Hardcover Pages: 48 View More...
Best-selling author Francine M. O'Connor recounts traditional,well-loved Christmas stories in lively rhyme and verse style. Full-color illustrations and popular story line make The ABC's of Christmas the perfect gift book for 3- to 8-year-old children. Stories include: Listen to Isaiah The Lady and the Angel Nathan's Pride Mary's Gift Secrets of That First Christmas Trim the Tree for Jesus My Family's Christmas Stable Prayer Before the Christmas Crib The Message of the Star That's What Christmas Is For Hardcover Pages: 48 View More...
Everyone loves Christmas and the holiday season. We love reuniting scattered family members, watching the wonder in the eyes of a child, and seeing the joy on the face of a gift giver. The rituals of the holiday season give a rhythm to the years and create a foundation for our family lives. We love the chance to gather with our communities at church, at school, and even at the mall, to share the special spirit of the season, brightening those long winter days. Pages: 400 Size: 5.5" X 8.5" Inches Paperback View More...
Everyone loves Christmas and the holiday season. We love reuniting scattered family members, watching the wonder in the eyes of a child, and seeing the joy on the face of a gift giver. The rituals of the holiday season give a rhythm to the years and create a foundation for our family lives. We love the chance to gather with our communities at church, at school, and even at the mall, to share the special spirit of the season, brightening those long winter days. Paperback Pages: 400 View More...
Well-known writer and preacher on social-justice issues Father John Kavanaugh will lead readers on an Advent journey reflecting on the needs of God's created world and our responsibilities to our fellow human beings, who are members of the Body of Christ. Pages: 48 Size: 5.5" X 8.25" Inches Booklet View More...
A liturgically-based mission program for older adolescents led by adolescents. Over the course of four evenings the program uses role-playing techniques to encourage teens to give witness to the faith. Topics include: Advent is a time of hope; Advent provides an opportunity to change; In Advent we prepare to enjoy the miracle of the Incarnation; and Mary as model of hope. Pages: 64 Size: 5.5" X 8.25" Inches Booklet View More...
Living Advent is designed to engage readers in active and prayerful reflection during this important Church season. It includes commentaries on Readings I and II, the Responsorial Psalm, and the daily Gospel readings of Advent for Cycle A. Suitable for both group and individual use, Living Advent is perfect for enriching the prayer experience. Pages: 64 Size: 5.125" X 7.375" Inches Booklet View More...
Engage your parish in active and prayerful reflection during this important Church season. It includes commentaries on Readings I and II, the Responsorial Psalm, the Gospels of the Sundays, and the daily Gospel readings of Advent for Cycle C. Suitable for both group and individual use, Living Advent is perfect for enriching the prayer experience. Pages: 64 Size: 5.125" X 7.375" Inches Booklet View More...
Advent and Christmas is the time we celebrate our Lord, Jesus Christ, and reflect upon the miracle of His birth. As Catholics, how can we truly reflect and be thankful for the glorious gift of salvation His birth gave to us? Daybreaks offers the faithful daily meditations and prayers that guide us to a quite, special place with God. Taking only a few moments each day, Daybreaks provides a way to renew our faith and become capable of seeing through the hectic pace of the holidays and remembering what Advent and Christmas mean to Christians. Inspiring our own thoughts and prayers, these br... View More...
This collection of 14 reflections, based on the scriptural birth narratives and applied to contemporary life, empowers busy Christians to re-focus on the true meaning of the Advent season. Written by popular author Mary Latela, these gentle meditations are aimed at helping readers recall and reconnect with Jesus through the Christmas story. A wonderful personal companion for the Advent season and a marvelous way to awaken the Christmas spirit in your home! Pages: 80 Size: 4.25" X 7" Inches Paperback View More...
The strong opening chords of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" announce the season of Advent. From the Latin words venio, meaning "come," and ad, meaning "to," Advent means "coming to." The curious energy of Advent is the waiting for something that has already happened, the looking for something that is already here. It is both right now and not yet. Christians sing "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," yet Emmanuel means "God is with us." Author Pat Livingston believes the best preparation for this celebration of the coming of our Lord at Christmas is to deepen awareness of God's presence every day, to pause... View More...
The strong opening chords of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" announce the season of Advent. From the Latin words venio, meaning "come," and ad, meaning "to," Advent means "coming to." The curious energy of Advent is the waiting for something that has already happened, the looking for something that is already here. It is both right now and not yet. Christians sing "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," yet Emmanuel means "God is with us." Author Pat Livingston believes the best preparation for this celebration of the coming of our Lord at Christmas is to deepen awareness of God's presence every day, to pause... View More...
Paula D'Arcy is a grief counselor and in this issue of Daybreaks she shows us how to truly approach this holiday season from the heart. She also describes what we can bring to Advent and Christmas to make them a more gratifying experience for ourselves and others. Each reflection--enhanced with full-color artwork--takes only a few moments but can help you enjoy the season in ways that will have a lasting impact all year long. Pages: 48 Size: 5.50" X 8.25" Inches View More...
The journey of Advent is an important part of the Christmas season. This booklet offers explanations of symbols and ceremonies of the season in simple terms, activities the whole family can do, and prayers that invite families to make the Advent season something children will enjoy, appreciate, and really learn from each year. Pages: 64 Size: 5.125" X 7.375" Inches Booklet View More...
