Easter & Lent Books
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FOLLOWING CHRIST: A LENTEN
READER TO STRETCH YOUR SOUL (paperback)
Lent is a time of new life and fresh beginnings. In this unique reader for the season, short readings, organized day by day for morning and evening prayer throughout Lent, will open windows on your spiritual life, allowing fresh air to burst in.
Readings include wisdom from Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas à Kempis, Richard Rolle, Benedict of Nursia, Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Ávila, the Desert Fathers and Mothers, and others. Carmen Acevedo Butcher (author of Man of Blessing: A Life of St. Benedict) includes short biographies of featured writers and suggestions for further reading.
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A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH
JESUS CHRIST & ST. BENEDICT
Accept the invitation to journey through Lent with Jesus Christ and one of the great spiritual teachers of the Catholic Church, Saint Benedict. Let your heart feel his wisdom as he shows the way to Christ. He calls us: "As we progress, our hearts will swell with the unspeakable sweetness of love, enabling us to race along the way of God's commandments."
Prepare for your journey with an Invitation from Saint Benedict, a short biography of Saint Benedict, a brief history of the Benedictine Order and a section on Saint Benedict and prayer. The journey begins each day of Lent, weekdays and Sundays, with a Gospel reading, a selection from the Rule of Saint Benedict, a reflection and a prayer. Let this book help you explore the spiritual depths of Saint Benedict and the path to God. For Saint Benedict, nothing was more important in life than to seek God; for him nothing was to be preferred to the love of Christ. 218 pages, paperback.
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A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH JESUS
CHRIST & ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS
With the guidance of St. John of the Cross in this new Lenten devotional book, Lent can become a period of renewal, a period when we reorder our priorities from many things to one: God alone. Such an undertaking cannot be done by mere human willing; we need the help of God, which comes primarily through prayer. Inside this book you will find a short biography of St. John of the Cross, a history of Lent, wisdom from St. John of the Cross on following Jesus, and more, along with readings and prayers for every day of Lent. 272 pages, paperback.
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A LENTEN JOURNEY WITH JESUS
CHRIST & ST. THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX
Accept the invitation to journey through Lent with Jesus Christ and one of the "greatest saints of modern times", St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Pope John Paul II declared her a Doctor of the Church for her spiritual wisdom inspired by the Gospel. She calls us to "increase the spirit of faith" in our hearts and become what God "wills us to be".
Prepare for your journey with an Invitation from St. Thérèse, a short biography of Saint Thérèse, an Overview of the Carmelite Order, and a section on Saint Thérèse and Prayer. The journey begins each day of Lent, weekdays and Sundays, with a Gospel reading, a selection from the writings of St. Thérèse, a reflection and a prayer. Let the beautiful relationship that she had with Jesus inspire your Lenten journey. 224 pages, paperback.
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LENT & EASTER
Wisdom from St. Francis
and St. Clare of Assisi
In this book of prayers, letters, poetry, rules of life, and testaments, Francis and Clare express their vision of the Gospel life. Included are numerous themes extremely appropriate for the Lenten and Easter seasons: penance, conversion, self-sacrifice, service, embracing the cross, the humility and charity of Christ, joy, new life, and mission. Through these daily meditations, Scriptural readings, and spiritual exercises, we follow two of the most influential figures in Church history.
Each selected writing is followed by a brief scripture passage, a fitting prayer, and a suggested action-making this book an ideal companion for daily use. The words and example of these two great saints will inspire readers faithfully to follow Christ to the cross so that, together with them, they might experience the joy and new life of Easter. Paperback, 118 pages
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LENT & EASTER
Wisdom from Thomas Merton
by The Merton Institute for
Contemplative Living
This book provides daily reflections for Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter. The writings of Thomas Merton are supported by Scripture, prayers, and suggestions to assist readers in keeping a private journal during their journey through Lent and Easter.
The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to awaken interest in contemplative living through the works of Thomas Merton, thereby promoting his vision for a just and peaceful world. Paperback, 115 pages
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From St. Vladimir's Seminary
WHEN YOU FAST. . .
Recipes for Lenten Seasons
A new cookbook born out of the quest to follow the traditional Orthodox Christian discipline of abstaining from meat, dairy products and oils during strict feast days and Lent. Includes 200 recipes with a variety of easy, nourishing and appealing meals. Relevant sayings from early Church Fathers and Mothers throughout, and excellent essays by Orthodox priests.
Paperback, 200 pages. Illustrated.
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40 DAYS:
THE DAILY OFFICE FOR LENT
An accessible introduction to a daily prayer regimen, 40 Days contains Morning and Evening Prayer (ordinary time) from the Book of Common Prayer, Noonday prayers and Compline, the Psalter, the Collects and all Scripture for both lectionary years, from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday. Perfect for those who wish to add a discipline to their Lenten observance. Paperback, 432 pages.
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IN THE COMPANY OF CHRIST
A Pilgrimage through Holy Week
Carmelite nun and renowned Church historian Sr. Benedicta Ward offers an historical procession through time, following the Holy Days of Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter in a pilgrimage into "the eternal Jerusalem." A journey into the Gospel and Trinity examines the rituals and traditions of pilgrimage and establishes the continuity between ancient history and modern life. Paperback, 96 pages.
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PILGRIM ROAD
A Benedictine Journey through Lent
In the view of St. Benedict, the Lenten journey is an inner pilgrimage letting Christ into our deepest self and deepening our relationship with God. Benedictine monk Albert Holtz develops this theme through meditations written during a 15-country pilgrimage -- extending from Bolivia to the Holy Land. By applying Benedict's monastic wisdom to everyday concerns and aspirations, modern Christians can experience a fruitful Lenten journey. B&W illustrations by the author. Paperback, 178 pages.
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