Cssr: 21 books

"God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him" (1 John 4:16). In this famous passage, St. John expresses the heart of the Christian faith and the essence of the Christian image of God. In the same verse, he also offers a kind of summary of the Christian life:...

Many people, at one time or another, struggle with faith issues about sin, guilt, punishment, and hell. But a small few, particularly Catholics, so fear offending God—or fear never being forgiven by God—that they are unable to participate in daily life without experiencing severe doubt and anxiety....

This book chronicles Saint Alphonsus Liguori's contribution to the evolution of moral theology, a contribution that continues to influence contemporary Christian society more than 200 years after his death. Readers will come away with a renewed appreciation for this method of living and acting morally. Paperback

Beginning with a brief history of the Church's devotion to St. Joseph, this deluxe pamphlet traces the Saint's popularity and importance from early Christian times to our own day. A section of contemporary prayers helps us to understand the special significance that St. Joseph's intercession can have...

These classic reflections on Christ’s passion by St Alphonsus retain their timeless relevance – especially for the Year of Mercy. They are enriched by a brief biography of Alphonsus, a selection of prayers penned by him, and a word on the history and value of the Way of the Cross as a ‘way of divine mercy’. This eBook contains new colour illustrations to assist prayerful devotion.

A manifesto for contemplative ethics that seeks to integrate spirituality and morality, contemplation and action, goodness and holiness in the lives of believers and the people they serve.

Emphasizing both spiritual and practical preparation, this book will help both experienced and beginning lectors develop their understanding of the ministry of proclaiming the word of God as well as the skills needed to do it well. Wallace offers insight to various aspects of the lector’s work (job,...

From the cross, Christ gave his mother to be mother of all Christians and of the whole Church. Her tender care and intercession in turn have long been sought by means of this devotion, and captured in the image of the celebrated icon dating from the fourteenth century. The devotion’s history is...

The ascension of Christ is usually taken for granted and often neglected.  Indeed, it represents that forgotten dimension of faith in its reach beyond the categories, concepts, and concerns of our mundane existence, even in the church. This book is written with the conviction that there are further...

Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696–1787), bishop and doctor of the Church, taught us how to practice forgiveness in our daily lives. A spiritual practice that includes healing, discernment, and calming those feelings of guilt and anxiety will lead you to peace—through forgiveness. St. Alphonsus’...

The devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary appears to date back to the mid-thirteenth century and has taken many forms over the course of history. In its present form, the devotion addresses seven moments in the life of Mary, from the prophecy of Simeon to Mary's agony as she watched the burial of...

Recognized for his exceptional holiness, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos was the only American to be beatified in Solemn Jubilee Year 2000. A contemporary of St. John Neuman, this humble Redemptorist missionary was noted for his love of the poor, his preaching of the Gospel, and his service to all in need....

We can all be hurt easily by the words, attitudes and actions of others. As a result we often find it hard to love the person who hurt us. But while it is painful enough to be hurt, it is spiritually more painful to harden one’s heart. Because in the refusal to forgive others - making the sincere...

In keeping with the exhortation to pray always, this deluxe pamphlet includes a treasury of prayers for a wide variety of events in the life of a parish, as well as a collection of prayers for those who work in service to the parish. In Parish Prayers and Devotions, you will find seasonal prayers that...