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.
A Practical Handbook for Souls, Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time
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Saint Martin de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres
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
Teaches children about the life and influence of this beloved Saint.
Paperback, 32 pages, Full-color illustrations
Saint Peter the Apostle
Saint Peter the Apostle
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
Relates the life and influence of our first Pope, St Peter.
Paperback, 32 pages, full colour illustrations
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
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
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
I Obey God
The Parables of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus
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
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
The Miracles of Jesus
The Miracles of Jesus
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
A presentation of the miracles Jesus performed in the Bible.
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages, Illustrated
The Seven Sacraments
The Seven Sacraments
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
Introduces and explains to children the Sacraments. Illustrated in full colour.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages
God Loves Us All
God Loves Us All
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Celebrates God's love for us.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Celebrates God's love for us.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
Good Saint Joseph
Good Saint Joseph
by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
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
The Catholic Picture Bible
The Catholic Picture Bible
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 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
My First Prayer Book
My First Prayer Book
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Beautifully illustrated book of simple prayers for children. These are some of the features of this book:
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, Illustrated
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
Picture Book of Saints #05
Picture Book of Saints #05
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Saints included in this edition are:
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages
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
Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua
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
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
Mary My Mother
Mary My Mother
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Biography of Mary, the Mother of God and our Heavenly Mother.
Paperback, 32 pages, full colour illustrations
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Biography of Mary, the Mother of God and our Heavenly Mother.
Paperback, 32 pages, full colour illustrations
Animals in the Bible Coloring Book
' A fun and creative way for children to learn about animals in the context of the Bible. 32pp, softcover, Illus '
The Eight Beatitudes
' A simple explanation of the Beatitudes. 32pp, softcover, Illus. '
The Hidden Power of Kindness
The Hidden Power of Kindness
A Practical Handbook for Souls, Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Transform yourself — and the world — through kindness!
Kindness counts. If you have trouble acting with the consistent kindness our Lord expects, your relationships with God and those you love may be suffering.
Probably you just can’t find the time — and can’t ever seem to develop the patience — that you need in order to be consistently kind amid the irritations that afflict you daily. That’s why this book is such a godsend.
You’ll learn how to be kinder, even in difficult circumstances.
There’s nothing complicated or magical about learning to be kinder; it just takes greater attention to the things that you do and how you do them. The Hidden Power of Kindness shows you how to become more aware of even your most offhand daily actions. You’ll find simple, step-by-step, and spiritually crucial directions for how to overcome the habitual unkindnesses that creep — undetected — into the behavior of even the most careful souls.
If you want to make progress in the spiritual life, you can’t afford to miss the bracing insights in this handbook for souls who yearn to be kinder. They’ll give you years of solid help in overcoming sin so that you’ll live more fully with others — and truly transform your corner of the world!
You’ll learn:
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 250 pages
A Practical Handbook for Souls, Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
Transform yourself — and the world — through kindness!
Kindness counts. If you have trouble acting with the consistent kindness our Lord expects, your relationships with God and those you love may be suffering.
Probably you just can’t find the time — and can’t ever seem to develop the patience — that you need in order to be consistently kind amid the irritations that afflict you daily. That’s why this book is such a godsend.
You’ll learn how to be kinder, even in difficult circumstances.
There’s nothing complicated or magical about learning to be kinder; it just takes greater attention to the things that you do and how you do them. The Hidden Power of Kindness shows you how to become more aware of even your most offhand daily actions. You’ll find simple, step-by-step, and spiritually crucial directions for how to overcome the habitual unkindnesses that creep — undetected — into the behavior of even the most careful souls.
If you want to make progress in the spiritual life, you can’t afford to miss the bracing insights in this handbook for souls who yearn to be kinder. They’ll give you years of solid help in overcoming sin so that you’ll live more fully with others — and truly transform your corner of the world!
You’ll learn:
- Four ways you can become more considerate . . . immediately!
- Sympathy: why it’s your spiritual responsibility to show it to others — and five ways you can start doing so
- Three things to do — and three things you must not do — in order to grow kinder quickly
- Four surprising reasons why it’s spiritually dangerous to criticize others
- Three sure-fire remedies to eliminate sinful anger from your life
- Seven ways you can turn to your own spiritual benefit the wrongs that others do to you
- Six ways you can find and root out the hidden envy that may be choking your spirit right now
- And much more to help you grow kinder — and holier!
- Practical step-by-step instructions for overcoming all forms of unkindness and meanness
- Also includes a 67-question self-examination you can use to monitor your progress in growing kinder and holier!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 250 pages
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Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima
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:
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
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
Clean Love in Courtship
Clean Love in Courtship
by Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, SVD
This booklet contains practical advice on the subjects of dating and choosing a spouse from the Catholic theological viewpoint. Father Lovasik points out clearly what one's moral obligations are in this area, providing an invaluable aid to youthful readers.
by Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, SVD
This booklet contains practical advice on the subjects of dating and choosing a spouse from the Catholic theological viewpoint. Father Lovasik points out clearly what one's moral obligations are in this area, providing an invaluable aid to youthful readers.
Additionally, he demonstrates that Catholic marriage is different from secular marriage and why it is important to choose a partner who is of the Catholic Faith if one would ensure his or her personal happiness in marriage. With the rampant dangers to impurity today, with the lax moral standards of a large segment of our society, with divorce at epidemic levels, Clean Love in Courtship will be a welcome source of light and guidance to Catholics serious about their faith.
Booklet, size 7" x 4.25", 80 pages
Booklet, size 7" x 4.25", 80 pages
My Friend Jesus
'Helps children to see that Jesus is their faithful, companion. Illustrated in full color. 32pp'
Prayers to the Boy Jesus
Prayers to the Boy Jesus
by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D
This book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, introduces Catholic children to a great collection of prayers to the Child Jesus. Among the features of this book are:
- Twenty-four wonderful prayers to the Boy Jesus
- full-color illustrations
- durably sewn paperback binding