First published in 1926 by Charles V. Lacey, Rosary Novenas to Our Lady has brought comfort and hope to many who have turned to Mary, the mother of Jesus, for help in troubled times. Including the Mysteries of LIght, the format follows the rigorous requirements of the original, and also includes instructions on how to pray the Rosary and words for the needed prayers.

Rosary Novenas To Our Lady: Including the Mysteries of Light

Religion & Spirituality

Lacey, Charles V.

Pierce, Gregory F. Augustine

Christian Books & Bibles

SAINT MARY'S PRESS

In this fun little book, Paul McFate offers fifty-two !0scientifically proven!1 benefits of going to church!*and it appears that the more often you go, the more positive the effects. Inspired to write this book to fulfill his spiritual duties as a godfather, Mcfate notes that !0perhaps we all need a little support in the faith at some point or another.!1 52 (Good) Reasons to Go to Church offers that support, with each reason based on a documented study. McFate argues that going to church regularly can: !q lower your blood pressure!q increase your life expectancy !q strengthen your immune system!q improve your self-image !q improve your sex life!q create safer communities

52 (Good) Reasons to Go to Church: Besides the Obvious Ones

McFate, Paul

ACTA Publications

The main thesis of this new work by Gregory Pierce is that the Mass of the Catholic Church provides everything we need to be happy, holy, and fulfilled in our lives: a mission worthy of our lives, a community to send us forth, and a spirituality of work. These three embody the 15 chapters of The Mass Is Never Ended, each of which closes with a short "story about" that synthesizes the topic and questions for reflection and discussion. The mission we share was given by the Father for Jesus to begin, then by Jesus to the first disciples and all who, by virtue of their baptism and confirmation, follow them. Pierce defines the mission as "no less than to transform the world into a place much more like the way God would have things." He then turns to the question of "how?" sharing answers he has discovered in the Mass. The liturgy assures us that bringing about the kingdom is God's job, not ours and that "Jesus never intended that any one person or any single group of us would be able to pull off this mission." Throughout the Mass, we are reminded that our work is acceptable, our failures are forgiven, and we are being sent forth once again so that God may use our collective efforts to accomplish the mission. Tracing the Latin word for "Mass" to a military term from which the word "missile" also derives, Pierce makes the point that the words of the dismissal, however humdrum they may seem, propel us, "like a cannonball," back into our workaday lives. Armed with the sending forth and the promise of re-gathering in a week or less, we approach our work, whatever it is, aware of our mission. The book's final section on the spirituality of work provides concrete ideas and examples that support the author's argument that it's almost too simple. "Stick close to the Mass," he writes "Allow it to forgive you, to prepare you, and to send you forth. Leave the church as if you had been shot out of a cannon, embrace your mission to make this a better world, and develop your own spirituality of work to sustain you." Pierce's latest work has much to offer individuals, RCIA groups, retreat planners, and small church communities. Appendixes contain a litany of work, a Eucharistic Prayer that emphasizes "sending forth," and synopses of books and movies that shed light on the spirituality of work.

The Mass Is Never Ended: Rediscovering Our Mission to Transform the World

Ave Maria Press

Many books on spirituality ask readers to find quiet, peaceful places away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. It is relatively easy, however, to find spirituality in such a place. The real challenge is being able to find spirituality in the midst of the daily grind where people spend the majority of their time. With this in mind, Gregory F. Augustine Pierce offers Finding God @ Work, a six-session small group faith-sharing book designed to help readers think differently about their work and share their experiences with others. Topics addressed include: dealing with others at work; balancing work, personal, family, church and community responsibilities; and deciding right and wrong at work.

Finding God @ Work: Practicing Spirituality in Your Workplace

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Rosary Novenas To Our Lady: Including the Mysteries of Light

52 (Good) Reasons to Go to Church: Besides the Obvious Ones

The Mass Is Never Ended: Rediscovering Our Mission to Transform the World

Rosary Novenas To Our Lady: Including the Mysteries of Light

Finding God @ Work: Practicing Spirituality in Your Workplace