By itself, Mother Mary Loyola's first book, "First Communion, " stands as a monumental achievement in catechesis, in that it teaches children the crucial truths of our faith in a way that is equally understandable and appealing, despite the fact that more than a century has passed since it was written.
This book of questions, written by Mother Loyola as a supplement to "First Communion, " takes this achievement one step further, by facilitating classroom discussion of the material found in each chapter. Each lesson provides discussion questions, tied to page references in the source material, as well as additional stories designed to reinforce the concepts learned. Both catechists and parents alike will find this volume helpful in preparing children to receive the Blessed Sacrament.

Communion, or "The Lord's Supper," is one of the most cherished and time-honored practices of the local, New Testament church. But to many Christians, the purpose and meaning of the ordinance is a mystery. Some believe that the "Eucharist" imparts saving grace. Others believe that communion is right of all believers, including the non-baptized. Some rarely if ever participate in the most sacred of rituals. Dr. Greg Tyree, in this fifth volume of the "What the Bible Really Says" series, sets forth a Biblical and practical approach to this second of two church ordinances (the first being baptism). If you care about what the Bible says about communion, and you desire to participate in the Lord's Supper as God intends, this book is sure you to be a blessing.

Chapel-size edition in color for the celebrant. Contains the Traditional Catholic Mass in Latin (1928), the Traditional Catholic Mass in English (1912), the Mystical Mass in English (1916, Wedgwood/Leadbeater), the Propers for the Moveable Cycle, and the Propers for the Fixed Cycle of days.

Catholic colleges and universities have long engaged in conversation about how to fulfill their mission in creative ways across the curriculum. The "sacramental vision" of Catholic higher education posits that God is made manifest in the study of all disciplines.

"Becoming Beholders" is the first book to share pedagogical strategies about how to do that. Twenty faculty--from many religious backgrounds, and in fields such as chemistry, economics, English, history, mathematics, sociology and theology--discuss ways that their teaching nourishes students' ability to find the transcendent in their studies.

Written in a popular style, yet more in-depth than most small-group study books, Everyday Miracles explores the Sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper: their history, the biblical witness, the theology behind both, and how to celebrate them in worship and our daily lives. Everyday Miracles was written by a Minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), but will be beneficial to members of all Presbyterian/Reformed denominations as well as all Protestant Christians in general. Questions for reflection at the end of each chapter encourage discussion and make this book an ideal choice for small-group studies, Sunday School classes, officers' meetings, book clubs, etc.

At what point are believing, repentant sinners saved? Marion Owens reports: In e-mail communications with Al Maxey he has elaborated to me somewhat on his views. If one does not receive salvation at baptism, when does he receive it? Al expressed the belief that one cannot say exactly when one has been saved. God knows, but Al suggests the person cannot be sure. As he put it, "I think we too often get bogged down over 'timing, ' especially when our God is not bound by such restraints. . . . God regards us as saved when one's heart is genuinely given over to him in loving faith. I imagine HE is aware of that happening before we are."

Begun the same year he started work on his renowned dogmatics, the Loci Theologici, Gerhard's A Comprehensive Explanation... is a masterpiece in its own right. In 67 chapters (31 for Baptism, 36 for the Lord's Supper), Gerhard examines issues which are of vital importance today: Who may officiate at a Baptism, or celebrate the Lord's Supper? May substances other than bread and wine be used in the Lord's Supper? What is the proper preparation for receiving holy communion? May Baptism be repeated? Is immersion necessary for a valid Baptism? All these questions (and many more) are answered by Gerhard on the basis of Holy Scripture. Gerhard's profound knowledge of the Scriptures makes this volume a wonderful resource.

"The first theologian in modern times to discover to our wonder and joy the fully sacramental character of the Mass was, doubtless, that profound and personal thinker, Abbot Vonier." - Fr. W. Barden, O.P.

In his greatest, and most influential masterpiece, Abbot Vonier gives a spiritually and intellectually enriching explanation of the Eucharist based on a careful study of "the great sacramental doctrine of the Church" found in the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas and the Council of Trent. Vonier writes, "To conceive the sacrifice of Mass as a sacrament is a simple visualization of a great truth which, if it be once grasped by the mind ... makes all the difference between light and fantasy." The great beauty and intellectual clarity of the Church's theology as explained by Vonier reminds the reader over and over that "In theological matters the spark that illumines always comes from under the hoof of strict reasoning."

This is the last volume in the set for Ordinary Time in the Christian Year and it completes a series of meditations for the whole year. For the weekday readings at Mass there is a two-year cycle. Over the two years there is a different first reading from the Scriptures whilst both years share the same Gospel readings. On Sundays there is a three-year cycle with the Gospel readings taken from Matthew, Mark, and Luke respectively.

One of the ways we grow in our faith is by knowing the Scriptures well. Even if we do not attend Mass daily we can always meditate on the set readings. When we do this it will lead us into parts of our Bible that hitherto we may not have ventured. If digested properly they will undoubtedly prompt questions and raise topics for prayer and further research. This book is designed to help you to understand your Bible better and how it unveils the work of salvation by our loving God, beginning with the call of Abraham and His relationship with His chosen people. When the time was right God sent His Son into the world to continue God's redeeming love for all creation.

So the Old Testament prepared the way for the coming of the Christ that is recorded in the New Testament. It is this part of the Bible that is particularly interesting for Christians today as it gives insight as to how those first Christians came to believe in Jesus as their Saviour and were baptised into His death. It also reveals many of the problems that beset the first Christians over morality, worship, and obligations. These are still relevant today. Thus we need to heed the advice of Paul and other Christian writers of the first century in how we live out the teachings of Christ.

The services of Holy Week of the Orthodox Church in Greek and English in full color. This edition contains: Holy Sunday evening (Nymphios), Holy Monday evening, Holy Tuesday evening, Holy Wednesday morning (Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts), Holy Wednesday afternoon (Holy Oil), Holy Wednesday evening (Orthros of Holy Thursday), Holy Thursday morning (Vesperal Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great) and evening (The Passion), Holy Friday morning (Great Hours), Holy Friday afternoon (Unnailing), Holy Friday evening (Lamentations w/ Greek phonetics), Holy Saturday morning (Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great), Holy Saturday evening (The Vigil of Pascha) and Holy Saturday afternoon (Vespers of Love). The texts of the services are uncut, and include the priestly prayers missing from other texts currently available. Translation by Arch. Ephrem Lash. English text metered and set to traditional Byzantine melodies by David Melling. Paschal Canon adapted to traditional melodies by EIKONA. Third softcover printing, Decemeber 2012. Replaces ISBN 978-0981731759.

First Communion is an important experience for a Roman Catholic child. "A Little Guide to First Communion" is a delightfully illustrated story written to give children a preview of what's involved and provide adult readers with helpful tips for the occasion.

Greg Tyree has thoughtfully, carefully, and vigorously done just that in this wonderful little book, "What the Bible REALLY Says about Baptism. You will certainly appreciate his candid writing accompanied by his careful style that will lead any thinking Christian who has yet to be baptized to say "What hinders me from being baptized?" Dr. Tyree clearly sets forth the Biblical foundation for the historic doctrine of believer's baptism by immersion. Hours of research and Biblical study have once again paid off for all of us who will read and learn from the truth contained in this book. His years of pastoral experience as well as hours of laborious preparation provide a vast pool of knowledge from which to pull. But more than that, this man loves God and His inspired Word-that alone infinitely qualifies Dr. Tyree to write this book. In a day and age when the Church is suffering from "truth deficit" we are grateful for men like Greg Tyree who unashamedly stand on the solid rock of God's truth as revealed to us in the Scriptures. This is a work that ought to be read carefully and repeatedly with Bible in hand It is my pleasure to recommend What the Bible REALLY Says about Baptism for your reading, study, encouragement, and challenge. Joe L. Fauth Pastor, Calvary Bible Church, Wrightsville, PA President, Spread of Grace Ministries In What the Bible Really Says about Baptism I will show you from the Bible that "believer's baptism" (baptism by immersion that follows conversion or regeneration) is the correct mode of baptism. I will show the error of infant baptism (pedobaptism), as well as the falsity of sprinkling and pouring (effusion). I will demonstrate the meaning and purpose of baptism, as well as its significance regarding assimilation and membership in the local church. I will not do this by merely quoting theologians and church historians, but mostly by appealing to the teachings of the Bible. So if you are concerned with what the Bible teaches, and you desire to be obedient to God's Word, then this book may be just what the doctor ordered. Beware; you may change your views. If you do, will you be courageous enough to act on your new convictions? TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter One: Why Baptism Matters Chapter Two: The Various Views of Baptism Chapter Three: The Mandate of Believer's Baptism Chapter Four: The Meaning of Believer's Baptism Chapter Five: The Method of Believer's Baptism Chapter Six: The Message of Believer's Baptism Chapter Seven: Objections to Believer's Baptism Chapter Eight: The Qualifications for Baptism Conclusion Afterword About the Author

In "The Lord's Supper" Bishop Hayes presents a comprehensive study of the holy Sacrament. Both the Catholic and Reformed positions are examined and biblical solutions are given for the problems that exist in the mentioned theologies. The book answers important questions, like: "What is the Lord's supper?" Who may partake of the Lord's supper?" "Is the body and blood of Christ really present in the elements or do the elements actually change into the body and blood of Christ?" "How often should the Lord's Supper be observed?" These are but a few of the questions addressed in the book. Having shopped in several Bible bookstores and discovering how little is written on the subject it is safe to predict that this work will be in great demand and a standard volume in the libraries of those who love the Sacrament.

The long-standing tradition of baptizing infants suggests that the sacraments plunge our bodies into salvation, so the revelation of God's love in the sacraments addresses the whole person, not the mind alone. In this work, the contemporary Roman Catholic rite of baptism for infants becomes a case study, manifesting the connections between the human body, the ecclesial body, and the Body of Christ. The sacramental life, for children as for adults, is an ongoing journey deeper into the life of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

By examining the church's practice of infant baptism, Kimberly Hope Belcher asks how human beings participate in God's life through the sacraments. Christian sacraments are embodied, cultural rituals performed by and for human beings. At the same time, the sacraments are God's gifts of grace, by which human beings enter into God's own life. In this study, contemporary ritual studies, sacramental theology, and trinitarian theology are used to explore how participation in the sacraments can be an efficacious engagement in God's life of love.

Kimberly Hope Belcher is an assistant professor of theology at Saint John's University, where she teaches sacramental theology and ritual studies. She is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy and writes for the liturgical blog Pray Tell.