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.
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!
Paperback, 240 pages
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 Ruspe | St. Hildegund | St. Miguel Cordero | St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne |
| St. Benedict the Black | St. Louis de Montfort | St. Mariana of Quito | St. Juliana Falconieri |
| St. Olga | Bl. Titus Brandsma | St. Peter Julian Eymard | St. Teresa (Edith Stein) |
| St. Hildegard of Bingen | St. Galla | St. Agnes of Assisi |
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
This book contains fifteen simple prayers that will help children turn to and appreciate their Guardian Angel. These prayers help teach children that these Angels are their special protectors, messengers, and companions.
The follwing prayers are included in this title:
- Prayer to My Messenger from God
- Prayer to My Everlasting Friend
- Prayer to My Contsant Companion
- Prayer to My Special Helper
- Prayer to My Protector
- Prayer of Appreciation
- Prayer for Family Love
- Prayer for Kindness
- Prayer for Sharing
- Pryaer for Thoughts of God
- Prayer to Open My Heart
- Prayer for Obedience
- Prayer for Love of Jesus
- Prayer for Peaceful Sleep
- Prayer of Love
- Prayer to My Guardian Angel
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.4", 32 pages, full colour illustrations
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. Alberic | St. Mutien Marie Wiaux | St. Margaret of Cortona | St. Angela Guerrero |
| St. Clement Mary Hofbauer | St. Hermenegild | St. Wiborada | St. Epiphanius of Salamis |
| St. Madeleine Sophie Barat | St. John of Sahagun | Bl. Osanna of Mantua | St. Macrina the Younger |
| St. Grimonia | St. Eulalia of Merida | Bl. Jutta of Diessenberg |
Paperback, size 7" x 5", 32 pages
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
The story of the appearances of Our Lady to St. Bernadette.
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages, Illustrated
- Pages: 32
- Author: REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D.
- Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8
- Color: ILLUSTRATED
- Binding: HARDCOVER
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 Lovasik
This booklet on the person and life of St. Patrick is part of a magnificent new series of religious books for children, illustrated in full color and simply written, designed to help children better understand the Catholic Faith.
Booklet, 32 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
by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
A captivating and highly-acclaimed collection of Bible stories for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, children will learn about important stories from the Bible. Each story is enhanced with beautiful colorful artwork.
St. Joseph Beginner's Bible has been a favorite among Catholics for over two decades. This title provides summaries and valuable context for 44 stories from the Bible, 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament.
The language is simple and easily understandable, perfect for young children. This handy-sized book makes an excellent gift and is a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about the Word of God. This title concludes with a short prayer of thanks for the Bible.
Hardcover, size 6.2" x 4.6", 96 pages
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
by Father Lovasik.
First printed with Imprimatur in 1954. This booklet is written to further devotion to one of the greatest of modern saints, Saint Pius X. Even in his lifetime he was called Il Santo - the Saint, and Pope Pius XII justly calls him “The Providential Saint of Our Times.” There is a very close relationship of spirit between these two glorious Pontiffs of the Church. Hence the reflections used in the Novena are taken from the writings of both. These writings beautifully portray the great heart of Saint Pius X.
Booklet, 40 pages
