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.
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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

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The Eight Beatitudes
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Picture Book of Saints #11
Picture Book of Saints #11
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 11 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
  • concluding prayer.

Saints included in this edition are:

St. AlbericSt. Mutien Marie WiauxSt. Margaret of CortonaSt. Angela Guerrero
St. Clement Mary HofbauerSt. HermenegildSt. WiboradaSt. Epiphanius of Salamis
St. Madeleine Sophie BaratSt. John of SahagunBl. Osanna of MantuaSt. Macrina the Younger
St. GrimoniaSt. Eulalia of MeridaBl. Jutta of Diessenberg

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Picture Book of Saints #10
Picture Book of Saints #10
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 10 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
  • concluding prayer.

Saints included in this edition are:

St. ErmengildSt. John OgilvieSt. ZozimusSt. George the Youger
St. Fructuosus of BragaBl. Helen of UdineSt. Eugene de MazenodSt. Monegundis
St. MildredSt. Justin de JacobisSt. Moses the BlackSt. Beatrice da Silva
St. Catherine of GenoaSt. Gerard SagredoSt. Mary Soledad

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Picture Book of Saints #01
Picture Book of Saints #01
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 1 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
  • a concluding prayer
Saints included in this edition are:

St. Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. John BoscoSt. PatrickSt. John Baptist de la Salle
St. Anthony of PaduaSt. Thomas MoreSt. AnneSt. Lawrence
St. Pius XSt. Peter ClaverSt. Vincent de PaulSt. Teresa of Avila
St. Margaret Mary AlacoqueSt. Isaac JoguesSt. Stephen

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Picture Book of Saints #09
Picture Book of Saints #09
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 9 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
  • concluding prayer.

Saints included in this edition are:

St. Fulgentius of RuspeSt. HildegundSt. Miguel CorderoSt. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
St. Benedict the BlackSt. Louis de MontfortSt. Mariana of QuitoSt. Juliana Falconieri
St. OlgaBl. Titus BrandsmaSt. Peter Julian EymardSt. Teresa (Edith Stein)
St. Hildegard of BingenSt. GallaSt. Agnes of Assisi

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Picture Book of Saints #08
Picture Book of Saints #08
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 8 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
  • concluding prayer.

Saints included in this edition are:

St. JosephSt. MarkSt. Philip & JamesSt. Matthias
St. PeterSt. PaulSt. ThomasSt. James the Greater
St. BartholomewSt. MatthewSt. LukeSt. Jude Thaddeus
St. SimonSt. AndrewSt. John

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Picture Book of Saints #06
Picture Book of Saints #06
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 6 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
  • a concluding prayer

Saints included in this edition are:

St. Edward the ConfessorSt. John NeumannSt. Benedict LabreSt. Catherine of Siena
St. BarnabasSt. BonaventureSt. Maximilian KolbeSt. Gabriel the Archangel
St. JeromeSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Ignatius of AntiochSt. Anthony Mary Claret
St. Pius VSt. Martin of ToursSt. Ambrose of Milan

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Picture Book of Saints #02
Picture Book of Saints #02
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 2 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
  • a concluding prayer

Saints included in this edition are:

St. AgnesSt. BernadetteSt. Dominic SavioSt. Dymphna
St. Joan of ArcSt. Aloysius GonzagaSt. Maria GorettiSt. John Berchmans
St. TarcisiusSt. Rose of LimaSt. Therese of the Child JesusSt. Gerard Majella
St. Stanislaus KostkaSt. LucySt. Kateri Tekakwitha

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Picture Book of Saints #07
Picture Book of Saints #07
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 7 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
  • concluding prayer.

Saints included in this edition are:

St. BlaiseSt. ValentineSt. Margaret of CortonaSt. George
St. ZitaSt. PeregrineSt. Lawrence of BrindisiSt. Bridget of Sweden
St. Jane Frances de ChantelSt. John ChrysostromSt. Cosmas & DamianSt. Michael the Archangel
St. Martin de PorresSt. Gertrude the GreatSt. Catherine of Alexandria

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Picture Book of Saints #05
Picture Book of Saints #05
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 GreatSt. Anthony the AbbotSt. Isidore of SevilleSt. Vincent Ferrer
St. Gemma GalganiSt. Philip NeriSt. Camillus de LellisSt. Christopher
St. Ignatius of LoyolaSt. John EudesSt. Gregory the GreatSt. Robert Bellarmine
St. Paul of the CrossSt. Leo the GreatSt. Peter Canisius

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Picture Book of Saints #04
Picture Book of Saints #04
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 4 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. Sebastian of RomeSt. John of GodSt. Angela MericiSt. Cyril and Methodius
St. Louise de MarillacSt. John NepomuceneSt. Rita of CasciaSt. Joachim
St. BonifaceSt. Alphonsus LiguoriSt. John VianneySt. Dominic
St. HelenSt. BarbaraSt. Nicholas of Myra

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Picture Book of Saints #03
Picture Book of Saints #03
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik

St. Joseph Picture Book Series, Part 3 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. Francis de SalesSt. Thomas AquinasSt. Isidore the FarmerSt. John the Baptist
St. BenedictSt. Clare of AssisiSt. BernardSt. Augustine
St. Charles BorromeoSt. Frances CabriniSt. ElizabethSt. Cecelia
St. Francis XavierSt. John of the CrossSt. Catherine LaboureOur Lady, Queen of All Saints

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Animals in the Bible Coloring Book
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The Commandments Coloring Book
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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:
  • 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!

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A Practical Handbook for Souls, Who Dare to Transform the World, One Deed at a Time
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Catholic Family Handbook
Catholic Family Handbook
Catholic Family Handbook
Time-Tested Ways to Help You Strengthen Your Marriage and Raise Good Kids
by Fr. Lawrence Lovasik

Here is a crucial book for you if you want to shield your family from the effects of our selfish secular culture, which destroys families and poisons relationships.

Fr. Lawrence Lovasik, the renowned author of The Hidden Power of Kindness, gives faithful Catholics all the essential ingredients of a stable and loving Catholic marriage and family — ingredients that are in danger of being lost in our turbulent age.

Using Scripture and Church teachings in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, Fr. Lovasik helps you understand the proper role of the Catholic father and mother and the blessings of family. He shows you how you can secure happiness in marriage, develop the virtues necessary for a successful marriage, raise children in a truly Catholic way, and much more.

Let Fr. Lovasik strengthen your marriage and family as you discover:

  • Three things you can learn from the Holy Family about living as a family today
  • The secret of gaining God's blessing and peace upon your family: do you know it?
  • Four crucial lessons no school can teach to your children (only you can!)
  • Why marital happiness is not automatic, but must be earned (and how to earn it)
  • Common mistakes fathers make that can damage their families irrevocably
  • The primary requirement for family happiness: does your family measure up?
  • The secret of overcoming the anger that can disrupt any relationship
  • Eleven simple steps you can take to bring harmony to your marriage right now
  • Are you selfish? Sixteen searching questions to ask yourself in order to find out
  • Four qualities that every good parent has: can you name them? Do you have them?
  • Sex education: how to navigate this minefield in a way that is good for your kids
  • Plus much more that will help you imbue your family with Catholic values!

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Time-Tested Ways to Help You Strengthen Your Marriage and Raise Good Kids
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Clean Love in Courtship
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.
 
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.

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The Catechism in Stories - The Sacraments
The Catechism in Stories - The Sacraments
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The Cancer Saint
The Cancer Saint
by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik

May the story of St. Peregrine, the "Cancer Saint," give faith to those fearing or suffering from cancer or any form of running sores. May they turn in earnest prayer to him who has rightly been named by the Church as Patron of those suffering from Running Sores and Cancer. More effective than any earthly cure is PRAYER! Prayer enlists the support of God's almighty power.

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