This updated second edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church incorporates all the final modifications made in the complete, official Latin text, accompanied by line-by-line explanations of orthodox Catholicism, summaries of each section, a detailed index, extensive cross-references, and helpful footnotes. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Only available for sale in the United States. The full, complete exposition of Catholic doctrine, this second edition of the international bestseller has been significantly expanded, enhancing both its content and usability. (20000319) (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This collection of over three hundred prefaces of the Eucharistic Prayer is a blend of ancient and modern texts. It is intended to provide a resource for worship. Through the seasons of the year, and for many pastoral occaisions besides, these prayers are both vehicles for thanksgiving and resources for teaching...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A perfect daily companion for all Catholics.  It contains prayers, readings, and devotions for the Liturgical Year, including one week of condensed Morning and Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours (Abridged).  Ideal for communal or private use.

Product Description: The Order of Mass approved for use in the United States, handsomely printed in a durable edition that even children can afford; a permanent softcover book that's ideal for following the Mass on Sundays and weekdays, or for teaching adults and children about the Mass...read more

Product Description: This book offers authentic, sometimes controversial, but always down to earth guidance for Catholics seeking to follow Christ in today's complex world. Reading through it is a long term, ambitious goal.

Product Description: A full-colour, page-by-page facsimile of one of the most celebrated medieval illuminated manuscripts, reproduced from the MS Codex Vindobonensis 1857 in Vienna, osterreichische Nationalbibliothek. Written in the 1470's by one of the favourite sribes of the Burgundian court, its pages hold the key works of the Master of Mary of Burgundy, the most famous Flemish illuminator of the 15th century...read more

Product Description: During the central middle ages, the abbey of St Benedict at Fleury on the Loire was one of the most influential monasteries in Europe. Consequently its spiritual life and liturgical ritual are of great interest to scholars. This previously unpublished monastic ritual, dating from the 12th century, sheds new light on studies in the field...read more

Product Description: Every blessing the Church can impart is included in this ritual, as is information for the priest on appropriate settings for the blessings and background information. Although intended primarily for use by the priest and deacon, the book opens to qualified lay people the imparting of certain blessings in special circumstances...read more

Product Description: Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter reaffirms the continuity of the Church's teaching on social doctrine.