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James Cardinal Gibbons was Archbishop of Baltimore when he asked
Mother Loyola to write this story of the Life of our Lord. As a
revered author himself, and considering the number of such stories
available even then, we can only imagine the admiration he must
have held for Mother Loyola's rare talent for narrative. She does
not disappoint in this story, for as always, she brings to life the
most vivid images of our Lord, such that the children who read it
will feel almost as if they were following the dusty paths our
Saviour trod.
Now enhanced with an abundance of contemporary engravings and
lithographs, this newly typeset edition is an invaluable means of
impressing upon the minds of young children the reality of our God
become Man.
Forty Hours.
One Guide.
In these meditations before the Blessed Sacrament, Mother Mary
Loyola's distinctive style skillfully guides the reader toward
prayerfulness without supplying any preformulated prayers.
From "Catholic World," May 1901: "There is nothing exaggerated,
artificial, or impossible in the pages before us; they contain
merely a collection of musings and devotional monologues written
with a directness and spontaneity that will appeal strongly to many
who can get little profit out of less natural and more fervent
writing."
From "The Irish Ecclesiastical Record," January 1902: ..".Mother M.
Loyola is as much at home when depicting the trials, the
aspirations, and the consolations of adults as in leading little
children along the road of true penance. Each visit seizes,
generally with thrilling vivacity, one idea; the subject is weighed
in the presence of our Lord, the conclusions are always practical."
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Father Lasance's "Catholic Girl's Guide," published in 1906, found
immediate success among Catholic readers, and the natural demand
for a companion volume gave rise to "The Young Man's Guide" in
1910. Both have a similar format and similar material, though each
is geared specifically for its particular audience.
In "The Young Man's Guide" we see life as warfare; thus those who
would conquer must be prepared, as were the knights of old. The
implements of battle are the young man's virtues, and the fight
will determine not only the character of the man he will become,
but the crown he may win in the hereafter.
The original "Guide" doubled as a prayerbook, including numerous
devotions, litanies, and even a Latin Missal; however, this edition
omits most of these prayers, retaining only a selection of the most
important, as well as the original section on preparation for
Confession. Because of these omissions, this volume is considered
abridged; however, "all of the material contained in this edition
remains unchanged and unabridged" based on the original 1910
edition printed by Benziger Brothers.
Brand-new illustrations by Julie Streeter bring to life this
classic text, which served as an inspiration for the Blue Knights
boys clubs.
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First Communion (Paperback)
Mother Mary Loyola; Edited by Herbert Thurston; Contributions by Lisa Bergman
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R662
Discovery Miles 6 620
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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.
The stories of saints and sinners alike populate the pages of this
unique book for children. Under the author's loving touch, these
enchanting tales come alive with scenes of old Italy, from the poor
but generous Saint Zita in her native Lucca to the captive Turkish
Princess Stellante and her beloved Bartolo in prosperous Venice.
Each of these widely varied characters must face their own struggle
against the selfish desires of this world in order to achieve true
happiness, both here and in the hereafter. The watercolors by
Katharine Cameron add infinite charm, and new illustrations enhance
the captivating history of these legends and stories.
The members of the Little Flowers Girls Clubs are sure to recognize
the Maiden's Wreath of Virtues in this classic, on which their
flower badges were based. Father Lasance explores in depth the
virtues of the Catholic Girl, as personified by various flowers,
with particular attention to that most precious possession: the
lily of purity.
However, this book goes far beyond simple lessons in virtue; it is
truly a manual for the Catholic young lady from the middle years up
to-and including-married life.
Like its companion volume, "The Young Man's Guide," the original
book contained hundreds of pages of prayers, devotions, litanies
and even a Latin Missal. Select prayers from this section have been
placed at the end of each chapter and the rest have been omitted in
order to make this valuable book available in a more portable and
affordable format for today's Catholic girl. Due to this fact, this
volume is considered abridged; however, all material contained in
this edition is unchanged based on the original 1906 edition by
Benziger Brothers.
Beautifully illustrated with 17th century botanical engravings and
Victorian art, this book is sure to be a cherished keepsake.
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Home for Good (Paperback)
Mother Mary Loyola; Edited by Herbert Thurston; Contributions by Lisa Bergman
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R469
Discovery Miles 4 690
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The unassuming title "Home for Good" and the original motivation
Mother Loyola had in writing this book-that is, to help young
ladies who were finishing boarding school to make the right choices
in life-both utterly belie the groundbreaking significance of its
content. While Mother Loyola's King of the Golden City is charming
and entertaining; while her catechesis books are both informative
and inspiring; and while her devotional works are unparalleled in
their ability to reach the hearts of their readers, Home for Good
is a rock on which an unshakable faith can be built amidst the
storms and calms of everyday life.
Having spent most of her adult life in educating young ladies,
Mother Loyola was intimately familiar with the character of youth
as well as the challenges young people face when confronted with
the temptations of worldliness. Though this book was written with
her young charges in mind, it is no less relevant to young men, who
endure the same enticements-and in our own culture, perhaps even
greater ones. It is a clarion call to young Catholics to hold fast
to their faith and morals in a world that seeks to destroy that
faith at every opportunity. Readers of all ages, both male and
female, have equally to gain by reading from this book regularly.
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First Confession (Paperback)
Mother Mary Loyola; Edited by Herbert Thurston; Contributions by Lisa Bergman
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R279
Discovery Miles 2 790
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The greatest challenge in preparing young children for the
sacrament of Penance is in making confession a habit to which they
will be voluntarily attracted. We can require their presence at
catechism class, and compel them to go to confession, but without
this crucial ingredient, we cannot hope to dispel the
all-too-common view that it is an onerous task to be studiously
avoided.
It is precisely this difficulty that Mother Mary Loyola addresses
with this book. She knew children's minds so well-that they crave
being treated like adults-and thus she avoids all that is
oversimplified or saccharine, a quality which gives all of her work
such broad appeal, even to adults. Her vivid storytelling brings to
life an irresistible feeling of the comfort and joy the child will
find in the forgiveness of their loving father. Who, then, would
dream of ever avoiding such sweet medicine?
Mother Loyola's work on the subject of Confession is not merely
groundbreaking, but seems to form one of the most crucial of her
strengths, given that the Sacrament of Penance has always been the
most avoidable and avoided of all; most Catholics express a
distaste for it akin to torment. For her readers, however, such
angst is inconceivable, as she does not merely help to remove all
fear and discomfort associated with the Confessional; she also
enkindles a deep sense of appreciation for the gift of the
sacrament. This, in turn, fosters an eager anticipation of the
grace it confers. Those who make use of Forgive us our Trespasses
-whether children or adults-will find themselves seeking this
healing Sacrament with regularity.
Please note: this is considered a revised edition due to the
correction of errors in the original text, the addition of selected
footnotes, and minor clarifications in punctuation or phrasing. No
material has been removed or rewritten.
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