Family Life and Parenting
The Family Under Attack
The Family Under Attack
A Philosophical and Theological Defense of Human Society
By Don Pietro Leone
In our days the war against God and His Church has become deeper and broader than at any time in history. No longer are the powers of darkness content to attack only the institutional Church that God founded. The truth is that the human nature that God the Father created is now the subject of the adversary’s most violent persecution, and through the undermining of the very concept of human nature and the natural law enshrined in it the enemies of God hope to make any consideration of the concept of ‘super-nature’ and super-natural life disappear from the minds of men.
The Church has always been the true guardian of not only supernatural life, but of the natural law as well. Since the natural law is the law that God put into our nature and it is discernible in the light of reason, the Church, speaking for God, is the champion of sound reasoning. With the natural law as well as supernatural law governing human sexuality and family life under attack, Don Pietro Leone has risen to defend (and to properly distinguish) those areas, so that those who wish to defend the Church and human society in our age may have sound teaching upon which to base their actions.
In the course of this treatment of these topics he makes a detailed critique of certain novel presentations of themes found in the Magisterium from the time of the Second Vatican Council onwards. Amongst these doctrines is one he terms ‘Magisterial Personalism’ and another called the ‘Theology of the Body.’ Drawing upon scholastic philosophy and the perennial teaching of the Church, Don Pietro brings light to a subject recently plunged into obscurity and darkness that is not currently being dispelled successfully, even by the guardians of Truth themselves.
Don Pietro Leone holds degrees in humanities and philosophy, which he has taught at seminaries and universities in Europe and America. He lives in Italy where he currently divides his time between his pastoral and academic duties.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 246 pages
A Philosophical and Theological Defense of Human Society
By Don Pietro Leone
In our days the war against God and His Church has become deeper and broader than at any time in history. No longer are the powers of darkness content to attack only the institutional Church that God founded. The truth is that the human nature that God the Father created is now the subject of the adversary’s most violent persecution, and through the undermining of the very concept of human nature and the natural law enshrined in it the enemies of God hope to make any consideration of the concept of ‘super-nature’ and super-natural life disappear from the minds of men.
The Church has always been the true guardian of not only supernatural life, but of the natural law as well. Since the natural law is the law that God put into our nature and it is discernible in the light of reason, the Church, speaking for God, is the champion of sound reasoning. With the natural law as well as supernatural law governing human sexuality and family life under attack, Don Pietro Leone has risen to defend (and to properly distinguish) those areas, so that those who wish to defend the Church and human society in our age may have sound teaching upon which to base their actions.
In the course of this treatment of these topics he makes a detailed critique of certain novel presentations of themes found in the Magisterium from the time of the Second Vatican Council onwards. Amongst these doctrines is one he terms ‘Magisterial Personalism’ and another called the ‘Theology of the Body.’ Drawing upon scholastic philosophy and the perennial teaching of the Church, Don Pietro brings light to a subject recently plunged into obscurity and darkness that is not currently being dispelled successfully, even by the guardians of Truth themselves.
Don Pietro Leone holds degrees in humanities and philosophy, which he has taught at seminaries and universities in Europe and America. He lives in Italy where he currently divides his time between his pastoral and academic duties.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 246 pages
A Philosophical and Theological Defense of Human Society
Feminine Beauty and Modesty
Feminine Beauty and Modesty
by Fr Louis Pieronne, SSPX
While beauty lifts souls upward, modesty goes further - attracting all who witness it to goodness and guiding them towards God. This short book will provide readers a deeply Catholic perspective on a topic that is practically forgotten today.
Booklet, size 6" x 4", 24 pages
by Fr Louis Pieronne, SSPX
While beauty lifts souls upward, modesty goes further - attracting all who witness it to goodness and guiding them towards God. This short book will provide readers a deeply Catholic perspective on a topic that is practically forgotten today.
Booklet, size 6" x 4", 24 pages
Out of Stock
$13.90
Don't Hate Your Job
Don't Hate Your Job
A Story of Christ, Yourself, and Your Job
by Fr. Daniel A. Lord, S.J.
About how a young man, in line to be a surgeon, is forced to quit medical school when his father suffers an untimely death. He hates his job until a walk with a priest makes him think. The story goes on to show that even Jesus, the divine physician, was a hard-working carpenter. “Whatever my job, it’s a good job. Christ the carpenter, help me to do my job as well as you did yours.”
Booklet, size 8.5" x 4.75", 32 page, Impr 1941
A Story of Christ, Yourself, and Your Job
by Fr. Daniel A. Lord, S.J.
About how a young man, in line to be a surgeon, is forced to quit medical school when his father suffers an untimely death. He hates his job until a walk with a priest makes him think. The story goes on to show that even Jesus, the divine physician, was a hard-working carpenter. “Whatever my job, it’s a good job. Christ the carpenter, help me to do my job as well as you did yours.”
Booklet, size 8.5" x 4.75", 32 page, Impr 1941
A Story of Christ, Yourself and Your Job
Out of Stock
$10.00
Preparing for Peer Pressure
Preparing for Peer Pressure
by James B. Stenson
Want to teach your little ones to maintain Catholic values in a contrary culture as they grow into adulthood? You have to start early, and here's how: this book gives you a framework for instilling values in your children before they reach age twelve. Stenson shows you how to avoid common mistakes, explains how to detect signs of character weakness in your children, and helps you form your children's character while respecting their legitimate freedom.
Paperback, size 7.25" x 4.25", 64 pages
by James B. Stenson
Want to teach your little ones to maintain Catholic values in a contrary culture as they grow into adulthood? You have to start early, and here's how: this book gives you a framework for instilling values in your children before they reach age twelve. Stenson shows you how to avoid common mistakes, explains how to detect signs of character weakness in your children, and helps you form your children's character while respecting their legitimate freedom.
Paperback, size 7.25" x 4.25", 64 pages
Husband And Wife
Husband And Wife
The Joys, Sorrows and Glories of Married Life
by Fr Paul Wickens
The traditional principles of Catholic marriage in a brief, dignified, and insightful manner that is both humorous and enlightening. By a priest with many years of pastoral experi-ence. Covers God's law, indissolubility, various forms of unfaithfulness, Union of Mind and Heart, Differences between Male and Female, the Physical Union, Periodic Abstinence, etc. Great for the married, engaged, or anyone considering marriage.
Paperback, 84 pages
The Joys, Sorrows and Glories of Married Life
by Fr Paul Wickens
The traditional principles of Catholic marriage in a brief, dignified, and insightful manner that is both humorous and enlightening. By a priest with many years of pastoral experi-ence. Covers God's law, indissolubility, various forms of unfaithfulness, Union of Mind and Heart, Differences between Male and Female, the Physical Union, Periodic Abstinence, etc. Great for the married, engaged, or anyone considering marriage.
Paperback, 84 pages
The Joys, Sorrows and Glories of Married Life
A Guide to Manhood For Boys
A Guide to Manhood For Boys
previously know as Young Man of Character
by Bishop Tihamer Toth
In A Guide to Building Manhood, Bishop Tihamer Toth outlines the specific steps and qualities that boys must cultivate to develop into virtuous Catholic men. Toth's vision of forming strong, virtuous men rests on instilling self-discipline, personal responsibility, and a distinct code of Catholic conduct from an early age. This process aims to transform the natural selfishness of childhood into a selfless orientation towards the good of others. The code of conduct outlined serves as a guiding light, steering boys away from self-centered impulses and towards developing qualities that are essential for true masculine strength and honour.
To name a few virtues presented and discussed:
By mastering self-discipline and embracing this ethical framework, the once self-absorbed child is transformed into a man who embodies Catholic ideals. He becomes someone who yearns not for personal glory, but to be a force for good: a protector, role model, and inspiration to all he encounters. The code serves as a bulwark against moral corruption, empowering men to resist societal pressures and remain steadfast in their pursuit of virtue.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 176 pages
previously know as Young Man of Character
by Bishop Tihamer Toth
In A Guide to Building Manhood, Bishop Tihamer Toth outlines the specific steps and qualities that boys must cultivate to develop into virtuous Catholic men. Toth's vision of forming strong, virtuous men rests on instilling self-discipline, personal responsibility, and a distinct code of Catholic conduct from an early age. This process aims to transform the natural selfishness of childhood into a selfless orientation towards the good of others. The code of conduct outlined serves as a guiding light, steering boys away from self-centered impulses and towards developing qualities that are essential for true masculine strength and honour.
To name a few virtues presented and discussed:
- Honour - Upholding the highest standards of moral integrity, truthfulness, and adherence to one's principles, even in the face of adversity or temptation.
- Holiness - Nurturing a profound spiritual life centered on faith, virtue, and a commitment to living according to God's will.
- Trustworthiness - Becoming a man whose word is his bond, someone deserving of the utmost confidence and reliance.
- Usefulness - Embracing a spirit of service, generosity, and a desire to employ one's skills and talents for the betterment of society and those around them.
By mastering self-discipline and embracing this ethical framework, the once self-absorbed child is transformed into a man who embodies Catholic ideals. He becomes someone who yearns not for personal glory, but to be a force for good: a protector, role model, and inspiration to all he encounters. The code serves as a bulwark against moral corruption, empowering men to resist societal pressures and remain steadfast in their pursuit of virtue.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 176 pages
previously know as Young Man of Character
Out of Stock
$19.90 Inc Tax
Advice for Young People
Advice for Young People
by Fr. Alain Delagneau
You are a central part of God’s plan to convert the world and this book will help you realize how crucial the Catholic Faith is for your future.
To accomplish your mission as faithful Catholics and to have a rich, fruitful, and worthwhile life, here and in eternity, you must prepare your soul. You need to thoroughly understand the goal you wish to attain, and consider the difficulties you will encounter, both mentally and physically, and accept them. The world will tell you that comfort is the highest goal and that only fools deny themselves. This is the battle between those who wish to live according to eternity versus those who live simply for today.
Your future will be exhilarating because it is your mission to rebuild a Christian society. The generations before you fought to preserve the Faith and Catholic Tradition and to pass them on to you. Now it falls to you to continue this noble fight and to spread the reign of Our Lord around you. What could be more inspiring than working for the greatest good there is: the good of souls and societies?
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 64 pages
by Fr. Alain Delagneau
You are a central part of God’s plan to convert the world and this book will help you realize how crucial the Catholic Faith is for your future.
To accomplish your mission as faithful Catholics and to have a rich, fruitful, and worthwhile life, here and in eternity, you must prepare your soul. You need to thoroughly understand the goal you wish to attain, and consider the difficulties you will encounter, both mentally and physically, and accept them. The world will tell you that comfort is the highest goal and that only fools deny themselves. This is the battle between those who wish to live according to eternity versus those who live simply for today.
Your future will be exhilarating because it is your mission to rebuild a Christian society. The generations before you fought to preserve the Faith and Catholic Tradition and to pass them on to you. Now it falls to you to continue this noble fight and to spread the reign of Our Lord around you. What could be more inspiring than working for the greatest good there is: the good of souls and societies?
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 64 pages
Out of Stock
$20.00
Mothers of Priests
Mothers of Priests
by Rev Fr Robert Quardt, SCJ
This book praises mothers responsible for their sons' priestly vocation: the mothers of Saint Bernard and Saint John Bosco; Alice Rolls, mother of ten religious; the mother of Pope Saint Pius X; the mothers of Lu, that town of 4,000, who gave 500 sons to the priesthood in 50 years. What are the dispositions which characterize mothers of priests? Includes indulgence prayers for vocations.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.3", 57 pages
by Rev Fr Robert Quardt, SCJ
This book praises mothers responsible for their sons' priestly vocation: the mothers of Saint Bernard and Saint John Bosco; Alice Rolls, mother of ten religious; the mother of Pope Saint Pius X; the mothers of Lu, that town of 4,000, who gave 500 sons to the priesthood in 50 years. What are the dispositions which characterize mothers of priests? Includes indulgence prayers for vocations.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.3", 57 pages
Out of Stock
$13.00 Inc Tax
Letters to an Altar Boy
Letters to an Altar Boy
by Fr David E. Rosage
This is a book of letters for all altar boys who, from the smallest one up, are the most important people in their parishes. God's Minutemen is what the author affectionately calls them, for he knows that they are always ready for duty as altar boys, no matter what the personal cost. The author writes this book with the hope that in these letters all acolytes may find encouragement to continue being loyal and faithful in their service of our Lord. Father Rosage shows them that while serving Mass is the greatest honor and the biggest job in the parish, it does demand sacrifice. He knows that being on call for duty isn't always easy, and he aims at convincing the boys who have to get up on cold winter mornings to serve early Mass of the great privilege that is theirs.
Written in an easy flowing style intelligible to even the very young boys, the book is full of helpful pointers about the correct manner of serving, the necessity of being on time, and many other details on which a boy may slip. It offers inspiration and high motivation for living up to the ideals that a Mass server is committed to follow. An extremely practical book, it leaves not one phase of the altar boy's life untouched. . .
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 120 pages, Colour photographs
by Fr David E. Rosage
This is a book of letters for all altar boys who, from the smallest one up, are the most important people in their parishes. God's Minutemen is what the author affectionately calls them, for he knows that they are always ready for duty as altar boys, no matter what the personal cost. The author writes this book with the hope that in these letters all acolytes may find encouragement to continue being loyal and faithful in their service of our Lord. Father Rosage shows them that while serving Mass is the greatest honor and the biggest job in the parish, it does demand sacrifice. He knows that being on call for duty isn't always easy, and he aims at convincing the boys who have to get up on cold winter mornings to serve early Mass of the great privilege that is theirs.
Written in an easy flowing style intelligible to even the very young boys, the book is full of helpful pointers about the correct manner of serving, the necessity of being on time, and many other details on which a boy may slip. It offers inspiration and high motivation for living up to the ideals that a Mass server is committed to follow. An extremely practical book, it leaves not one phase of the altar boy's life untouched. . .
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 120 pages, Colour photographs
Out of Stock
$34.00 Inc Tax
Handbook for Laundering Liturgical Linens
Handbook for Laundering Liturgical Linens
by an SSPX Brother
A booklet loaded with everything you need to know to care for liturgical linens:- tips, guidelines, and instructions.
Forty step-by-step drawings. How to identify the various linens by their folds and embroidered markings. Detailed and definitive folding instructions (Yes, there is a right way to fold and several wrong ways to be avoided.). Glossary of altar linen terms. Illustrated quick reference chart. Guidelines and tips for laundering, ironing and mending. (Just when to use spray starch and how much.) Includes tidbits that even the "old-pros" will find useful. Recommended for everyone who launders or mends liturgical linens, or who wishes to volunteer to do so. Indispensable.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 12 pages, illustrated.
by an SSPX Brother
A booklet loaded with everything you need to know to care for liturgical linens:- tips, guidelines, and instructions.
Forty step-by-step drawings. How to identify the various linens by their folds and embroidered markings. Detailed and definitive folding instructions (Yes, there is a right way to fold and several wrong ways to be avoided.). Glossary of altar linen terms. Illustrated quick reference chart. Guidelines and tips for laundering, ironing and mending. (Just when to use spray starch and how much.) Includes tidbits that even the "old-pros" will find useful. Recommended for everyone who launders or mends liturgical linens, or who wishes to volunteer to do so. Indispensable.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 12 pages, illustrated.
Out of Stock
$10.00 Inc Tax
Stations of the Cross for Mothers
Stations of the Cross for Mothers
Journey of Love
by Helen Louise Hartmann and Janice Brickey
This heirloom-quality prayer book features striking, full-color illustrations of Our Lord’s Passion to assist your meditations on His sacrificial love for us. A beautiful gift for mothers of all ages and available in time for Holy Week, Journey of Love is also adorned with gold-foil edges and a black marker ribbon.
Full color illustrations, gold gilded edges, Skivertex cover, with black ribbon, size 6.25" x 4.75", 97 pages
Journey of Love
by Helen Louise Hartmann and Janice Brickey
This heirloom-quality prayer book features striking, full-color illustrations of Our Lord’s Passion to assist your meditations on His sacrificial love for us. A beautiful gift for mothers of all ages and available in time for Holy Week, Journey of Love is also adorned with gold-foil edges and a black marker ribbon.
Full color illustrations, gold gilded edges, Skivertex cover, with black ribbon, size 6.25" x 4.75", 97 pages
Journey of Love
Mother Love
Mother Love
A Manual for Christian Mothers
by a Priest of the Capuchin Order
"What on God's good earth is more glorious than this; to be a mother?"
With these words, Cardinal Mindzenty, summed up the glories of maternity, ordered toward the creation of new saints for the kingdom of God. And yet, the life of the mother is not an easy one. Between helping her husband, caring for her children, trips to school, the doctor, the grocery store, not to mention housework, cooking, and more, the life of a mother can lose it's proper focus: the glory of God. Add to this an increasingly hostile modern world who thinks little of mothers and offers little help and support and the situation is overwhelming.
To help Catholic mothers sanctify themselves in their state in life, and through that, to sanctify their homes as well, we have printed the original, unadulterated version of Mother Love, a complete prayer and devotional book, just for moms!
Originally written in the late 1800s by a priest of the Capuchin order, this "manual for Christian mothers" contains:
It contains almost everything a mother needs to nurture and grow her spiritual life, so that through their sanctification they may sanctify their husbands and children, and truly become the heart of the Catholic home.
Soft Imitation Leather cover, size 6.9" x 4.8", 362 pages
A Manual for Christian Mothers
by a Priest of the Capuchin Order
"What on God's good earth is more glorious than this; to be a mother?"
With these words, Cardinal Mindzenty, summed up the glories of maternity, ordered toward the creation of new saints for the kingdom of God. And yet, the life of the mother is not an easy one. Between helping her husband, caring for her children, trips to school, the doctor, the grocery store, not to mention housework, cooking, and more, the life of a mother can lose it's proper focus: the glory of God. Add to this an increasingly hostile modern world who thinks little of mothers and offers little help and support and the situation is overwhelming.
To help Catholic mothers sanctify themselves in their state in life, and through that, to sanctify their homes as well, we have printed the original, unadulterated version of Mother Love, a complete prayer and devotional book, just for moms!
Originally written in the late 1800s by a priest of the Capuchin order, this "manual for Christian mothers" contains:
- Morning and Evening Prayers for Mothers
- Devotions for the Holy Rosary
- Points of Doctrine a Christian Mother Should Teach to Her Children
- Prayers at Mass
- The "Ten Commandments" of Christian Education
- Devotions for Confession, and Communion
- Devotions for the Poor Souls, and for the Way of the Cross
- Prayers for the Various Special Necessities of a Christian Mother
- Prayers to Some of the Special Patrons of Christian Mothers
- Indulgenced Prayers
- A short book of instructions for Christian Mothers on the Christian Training of Children
It contains almost everything a mother needs to nurture and grow her spiritual life, so that through their sanctification they may sanctify their husbands and children, and truly become the heart of the Catholic home.
Soft Imitation Leather cover, size 6.9" x 4.8", 362 pages
A Manual for Christian Mothers
Parents, Children and the Facts of Life
Parents, Children and the Facts of Life
by Fr Henry V. Sattler
Helps parents fulfill the extremely important duty of training boys and girls to be pure and innocent, and to enter marriage with a noble and holy purpose if God calls them to that vocation. Sex education is the duty of the parents, yet many parents still struggle to convey the facts of life to their children in a natural and inspiring way. Explains what parents should tell their children, when and how they should tell it, what moral and psychological dangers they must avoid, and what questions they should anticipate.
Paperback, 237 pages
by Fr Henry V. Sattler
Helps parents fulfill the extremely important duty of training boys and girls to be pure and innocent, and to enter marriage with a noble and holy purpose if God calls them to that vocation. Sex education is the duty of the parents, yet many parents still struggle to convey the facts of life to their children in a natural and inspiring way. Explains what parents should tell their children, when and how they should tell it, what moral and psychological dangers they must avoid, and what questions they should anticipate.
Paperback, 237 pages
Educating a Child: The Art of Arts Volume I
Educating a Child: The Art of Arts
The Goal of Education, the Family and Authority
by Fr Joseph Duhr, S.J.
A must-read for all parents and educators who want to understand the role they must play as God’s co-operators in the education of children.
In this first volume (of two), Fr Duhr begins by laying out the goal of education, which is to gradually form the child physically, intellectually and morally, teaching him to master his instincts and passions, so that he will one day be capable of leading himself. Ultimately, it is to establish God as Master and King in this soul which was created by Him for His Greater Glory and destined to find its happiness and perfection in possessing Him.
Having laid the foundations, Father then describes the family atmosphere which is favorable to the blossoming of the child. Finally, he looks at authority, its origin and purpose, and how to use it in order to bring the child to what God wants him to be.
Like every good teacher, Fr Duhr knows how to make his subject matter palatable, while not watering it down in any way. He constantly illustrates his points with beautiful and entertaining stories from the real lives of parents and children, some famous (like Saint Augustine, George Washington, Daniel O’Connell, Frédéric Ozanam, Louis Pasteur and Anne de Guigné) and others not so famous.
This book is an indispensable tool for all parents and educators and is destined to become a classic in the English language.
Paperback, size 8.2" x 5.8", 328 pages
The Goal of Education, the Family and Authority
Educating a Child: The Art of Arts Volume II
Educating a Child: The Art of Arts
The Stages of Education
by Fr Joseph Duhr S.J.
A must-read for all parents and educators who want to understand the essential role they must play as God’s co-operators in the education of children.
In this second volume (of two), Fr Duhr successively examines each stage of the child’s education from before birth to the point when he or she is finally ready to leave the family home. The author distinguishes four main stages in this educational journey: the awakening of the senses (1-4 years), the awakening of the mind (4-7 years), the awakening of the will (7-12 years) and the awakening of the heart (12-18 years). He insists that “the best way of preparing the child for his or her life as the man or woman of tomorrow is to allow him or her to live out as perfectly as possible these distinct lives which correspond to the different stages of their development”.
Paperback, size 8.2" x 5.8", 264 pages
The Stages of Education
Half-Life
The technological advancements of this age are undeniable. But have you ever stopped to consider how technology may be affecting different aspects of your life?
Half-Life: The Decay of Reality takes an unabashed look at the all too real consequences of day-to-day exposure to the digital world. It asks what its effects are on children, families, dating, marriage and even intelligence and thought processes, but especially peace of soul. Understanding the consequences of this digital age is key to living a better life and ultimately having a stronger faith.
GREATER AND GREATER ISOLATION:
"By a kind of paradox, this constant presence of other people makes for a fragile construction of one's own personality...The riches to be found in genuine friendships become rare in this constant solicitation from all sides." -Fr. Patrick Troadec, SSPX
The Decay of Reality
Sins of Parents
' In two parts: "Sins of Commission" ('
Mistakes parents make in raising their children and how to avoid them
The Year and Our Children
The Year and Our Children
Catholic Family Celebrations for Every Season
by Mary Reed Newland
Celebrate the Faith with your kids all year round! For over half a century, Catholic families have treasured the practical piety and homespun wisdom of Mary Reed Newland's classic of domestic spirituality, The Year and Our Children. With this new edition, no longer will you have to search for worn, dusty copies to enjoy Newland's faithful insights, gentle lessons, and delightful stories. They're all here, and ready to be shared with your family or homeschooling group. Here, too, you'll find all the prayers, crafts, family activities, litanies, and recipes that will help make your children ever-mindful of the beautiful rhythm of the Church calendar.
Learn how to make an Advent wreath and how to make it more than just a pretty ornament. Teach your children about the real Santa (the one who was a bishop) and how to celebrate all twelve days of Christmas, giving them a holy wonder that will continue long after all the presents have been opened and the wrapping thrown away.
When Lent comes, read Newland's simple secrets to helping your kids embrace their sacrifices with enthusiasm. Then, let her show you how to make your home a place where Holy Week and Easter are duly treated as the highest, holiest days of all the year.
She'll teach you ways to reclaim All Souls' and All Saints' from the popular occultism of modern Halloween. She'll also show you why Church tradition accords special meaning to certain foods, colors, and symbols, and how these add to the incarnational character of Catholic spirituality allowing children to experience the Faith through sight, smell, touch, and taste.
Mary Reed Newland wrote numerous beloved books for Catholic families, but The Year and Our Children is her undisputed masterpiece. Read it, cherish it, share it, put it into practice and give your kids the gift of a fully lived faith, every day and in every season.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 328 pages
Catholic Family Celebrations for Every Season
by Mary Reed Newland
Celebrate the Faith with your kids all year round! For over half a century, Catholic families have treasured the practical piety and homespun wisdom of Mary Reed Newland's classic of domestic spirituality, The Year and Our Children. With this new edition, no longer will you have to search for worn, dusty copies to enjoy Newland's faithful insights, gentle lessons, and delightful stories. They're all here, and ready to be shared with your family or homeschooling group. Here, too, you'll find all the prayers, crafts, family activities, litanies, and recipes that will help make your children ever-mindful of the beautiful rhythm of the Church calendar.
Learn how to make an Advent wreath and how to make it more than just a pretty ornament. Teach your children about the real Santa (the one who was a bishop) and how to celebrate all twelve days of Christmas, giving them a holy wonder that will continue long after all the presents have been opened and the wrapping thrown away.
When Lent comes, read Newland's simple secrets to helping your kids embrace their sacrifices with enthusiasm. Then, let her show you how to make your home a place where Holy Week and Easter are duly treated as the highest, holiest days of all the year.
She'll teach you ways to reclaim All Souls' and All Saints' from the popular occultism of modern Halloween. She'll also show you why Church tradition accords special meaning to certain foods, colors, and symbols, and how these add to the incarnational character of Catholic spirituality allowing children to experience the Faith through sight, smell, touch, and taste.
Mary Reed Newland wrote numerous beloved books for Catholic families, but The Year and Our Children is her undisputed masterpiece. Read it, cherish it, share it, put it into practice and give your kids the gift of a fully lived faith, every day and in every season.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 328 pages
Catholic Family Celebrations for Every Season
The Chapel Veil
The Chapel Veil
Symbol of the Spouse of Christ
by Elizabeth Black, Emily Sparks
In this beautiful booklet, you will learn what the Sacred Scriptures and Church Fathers said about wearing a veil, as well as the rich theological and symbolic meanings behind the tradition. You will discover how wearing a veil reveals woman’s:
Booklet, size 6" x 3.75", 48 pages
Symbol of the Spouse of Christ
by Elizabeth Black, Emily Sparks
In this beautiful booklet, you will learn what the Sacred Scriptures and Church Fathers said about wearing a veil, as well as the rich theological and symbolic meanings behind the tradition. You will discover how wearing a veil reveals woman’s:
- Esteemed vocation in God’s creation
- Intimate spousal relationship to Christ
- Sacredness as a tabernacle of life
- Mystery as a “garden enclosed”
- Adoration for God and praise of His glory
- Humility and receptivity to God’s love
Booklet, size 6" x 3.75", 48 pages
Symbol of the Spouse of Christ