Lovasik, Fr Lawrence
Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, SVD was born on June 22, 1913 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. He attended primary school at Saint Clement School before continuing on to Divine Word minor seminary and college in Girard, Pennsylvania. In 1962 he published his work "The Hidden Power of Kindness" (El Poder Oculto de la Amabilidad). He graduated in 1931.
Father Lovasik then entered the Divine Word Major Seminary in Techny, Illinois, where he graduated in 1938. After completing his theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Father Lovasik was ordained a missionary priest of the Society of the Divine Word on August 14, 1938.
Father Lovasik spent several years as a teacher and Prefect of Seminarians for the Society of the Divine Word. For over forty years, he preached parish missions throughout the Eastern United States and conducted retreats throughout the world.
In 1954, Father Lovasik founded the Sisters of the Divine Spirit, a missionary congregation of women religious. In 1967, he founded the Family Service Corps, a secular institute devoted to charitable work for the sick, elderly and needy.
Father Lovasik said his life's ideal was to make God more known and loved through his writings. He published more than 30 books and over 75 pamphlets including prayer books, Bible stories for children, lives of the saints, and catechisms.
Father Lovasik retired from missionary work in 1982. He died on June 9, 1986.
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Biography of Mary, the Mother of God and our Heavenly Mother.
Paperback, 32 pages, full colour illustrations
- Pages: 32
- Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D.
- Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8
- Color: ILLUSTRATED
- Binding: PAPERBACK
by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
This book introduces children to the history of and the devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. Among the features of this book are:
- an easily understandable synopsis of the Marian appearances at Fatima, Portugal in 1917
- an explanation of the legacy of the Marian appearances at Fatima
- three great prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Shows children how God is part of their lives.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
God's Messengers and Helpers
by Fr Lawrence Lovasik
This book teaches children about Angels and their place in our lives.
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The Angels: God's Messengers and Our Helpers is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages, Illus.
by Fr Lawrence Lovasik
This Catholic kids’ Bible features stories from the Holy Scriptures, intended for the whole family and easy to understand. Lavishly illustrated and praised by leading Catholic educators for their style, these simply written stories will delight children time after time.
Made with both high standards and beginning readers in mind, each copy of this illustrated children’s Bible comes in craftsman-quality, padded hardcover binding that is virtually unbreakable. And with brilliantly colored artwork and an inviting, easy-to-follow storybook style, it’s sure to hold kids’ attention as they explore God’s Word.
The first part of the Catholic Picture Bible recaps key moments in the Old Testament from the creation of Adam to the coming of Christ. The second part offers more than 70 stories from the New Testament that beautifully narrate Jesus’ life, work, and teachings.
Ages 4 - 10 years
Soft Hardcover, size 10.5" x 6.1", 240 pages
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Relates the life and influence of our first Pope, St Peter.
Paperback, 32 pages, full colour illustrations
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Introduces and explains to children the Sacraments. Illustrated in full colour.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
A presentation of the miracles Jesus performed in the Bible.
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages, Illustrated
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
This full-color illustrated children's book tells the famous parables of Jesus in words children can understand.
Paperback, 32 pages, Illustrated
I Obey God
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Simply written to help children better understand the Catholic faith.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Teaches children about the life and influence of this beloved Saint.
Paperback, 32 pages, Full-color illustrations
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Celebrates God's love for us.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
This book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to the life of Saint Joseph. Among the features of this book are:
- full-color illustrations that depict important events in the life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- a biography of Saint Joseph and an explanation of his role as patron and protector of the Catholic Church
- a prayer to Saint Joseph
- durable sewn paperback binding
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 5 of 12 books on the "Super-Heroes of God"--commonly known as Saints--by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to 15 of the most well-known Saints. Among the features of this book are:
- a full-color illustration of each Saint
- short, easy-to-understand lives of the Saints that offer a window on what made them so special in the eyes of God
- the feast day for each Saint in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church
Saints included in this edition are:
| St. Basil the Great | St. Anthony the Abbot | St. Isidore of Seville | St. Vincent Ferrer |
| St. Gemma Galgani | St. Philip Neri | St. Camillus de Lellis | St. Christopher |
| St. Ignatius of Loyola | St. John Eudes | St. Gregory the Great | St. Robert Bellarmine |
| St. Paul of the Cross | St. Leo the Great | St. Peter Canisius |
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Beautifully illustrated book of simple prayers for children. These are some of the features of this book:
- more than 20 prayers, including the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed
- beautiful full-color illustrations
- durably sewn paperback binding
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, Illustrated
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
This book introduces children to Saint Anthony of Padua, the world's best loved Saint, who especially loved and cared for the poor.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
