Books - (also see Inspirational Books)

Book of the Gospel Covers.  Ancient symbols, the natural beauty of wood, elegantly simple design, hand crafted charm & refined engineering combine to create objects of timeless beauty.

Designed to fit Catholic Book and Liturgical Press Editions of the Book of the Gospels.

Book Cover has front and back covers of exotic Zebrawood with hinges & spine of Rosewood. The Cross is made of Rosewood, Padauk & Maple; the beveled medallions representing the Evangelists are in Maple. Please be aware that there is a natural variation in wood tones & grain patterns. Over time the wood will darken and become even richer.

Book of the Gospel Covers.  Ancient symbols, the natural beauty of wood, elegantly simple design, hand crafted charm & refined engineering combine to create objects of timeless beauty.

Designed to fit Catholic Book and Liturgical Press Editions of the Book of the Gospels.

Book Cover has front & back covers of Birdseye Maple with hinges & spine of Cherry; the Cross is made of genuine Ebony & Padauk; the medallions representing the Evangelists are of Cherry. Please be aware that there is a natural variation in wood tones & grain patterns. Over time the wood will darken and become even richer.

Book of the Gospel Covers.  Ancient symbols, the natural beauty of wood, elegantly simple design, hand crafted charm & refined engineering combine to create objects of timeless beauty.

Designed to fit Catholic Book and Liturgical Press Editions of the Book of the Gospels.

Book Cover has front & back covers of rare & exotic Carpathian Elm with hinges & spine of Rosewood; the Celtic Cross is made of Purpleheart & Cherry. Please be aware that there is a natural variation in wood tones & grain patterns. Over time the wood will darken and become even richer.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Lectionary cover with Pantocrator-motif, in an elegant combination of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery. White Paschal fabric only.

Please supply the dimensions of the book of Gospel: width (A), Height (C) and depth (D). See 2nd image to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Manufactured in Paschal white fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery.
Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See image 2 for how to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Cover, with motif "Four Evangelists". The motif always measures 7 2/3" x 6 1/3" (19,5 x 16 cm) and can not me modified. Manufactured in Cantate*, fabric of 61% Wool, 6% Lurex, 33% man-made fibres.

Standard size for the NEW large or small lectionary, sacramentary and Book of Gospel or indicate the type and dimensions of book: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See 2nd image for how to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

In Choral fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery.
Lectionary cover with cross motif.

Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See 2nd image to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Lectionary cover with Pantocrator. Manufactured in Seta fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery.

Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See 2nd image for measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Cover. Manufactured in Regina, multi-colored brocade.
Standard size for the new large or small lectionary, sacramentary and Book of Gospel or indicate the type and dimensions of book; width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See 2nd image for how to measuer.

When ordering vestments or paraments to match existing vestments or paraments, please indicate the color combination of the Regina brocade: white/red, white/green, white/purple or white/blue.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Cover Standard size for the new large or small lectionary, sacramentary and Book of Gospels or indicate the type and dimensions of book: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See 2nd image for how to measure.
With hand embroidered crosses and imitation gems.
In Choral-fabric.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Manufactured in Omega white fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery.
Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See image 2 for how to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Manufactured in Omega red fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery.
Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See image 2 for how to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Manufactured in Omega green fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery of alpha & omega, cross and a dove.
Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See image 2 for how to measure.

Book Cover to be used as Lectionary cover, Book of the Gospel Cover, Bible Cover or Cook Book cover.

Manufactured in Omega purple fabric, with an elegant embroidery of colorful applique with gold and wool embroidery of nails and thorns
Please indicate the dimensions of your lectionary: width (A), height (C) and depth (D). See image 2 for how to measure.

Leather Book Covers with woven tapestry images are available in three colors: green, red, and brown.

You can select from different woven images on the cover:

Christ the teacher, Four Evangelists, or the Holy Face of Jesus

Custom Made to fit your Ritual Book

Available 9/15/2021

The dedication of a new church or altar is a rare event that too few Catholic faithful and clergy are privileged to experience. When it happens, people have questions about the history, spirituality, and practical aspects of this amazing liturgy. This book by pastor and liturgical scholar, Fr. Paul Turner, will especially aid parish leadership in celebrating this rite with greater understanding.

In addition to the dedication of a new parish church, this book covers all of the other instances from this part of the Roman Pontifical: Laying the foundation stone, dedicating a church already in use, dedicating a new altar inside an older church, blessing a church to be used as a chapel or oratory, blessing an altar for a similar purpose, and the blessing of a chalice and paten. Essential for any serious student of the liturgy and helpful to those planning any of these celebrations, New Church, New Altar will expand the reader appreciation of these unusual liturgies so beautifully reformed after the Second Vatican Council.

Paul Turner is pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri and director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant' Anselmo in Rome. His publications include Glory in the Cross, Let Us Pray, Inseparable Love, One Love, Whose Mass Is It? Light in the Darkness, When Other Christians Become Catholic, and The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All, published by Liturgical Press. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day.

192 pgs, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4

Publication Date: 09/15/2021

Presiding over the liturgy takes more than following instructions. Good presiding is artful presiding. It is knowledgeable and inspirational. It faithfully grasps the church heritage and gives it personal expression.

In Ars Celebrandi, Father Paul Turner offers a guide for priests in preparing for and celebrating the Mass. Building on a liturgy which adheres to the liturgical books, Turner examines styles of presiding and reflects on principles that will help the presider to foster active participation of the faithful.

Paul Turner is pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri and director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant' Anselmo in Rome. His publications include Glory in the Cross, Let Us Pray, Inseparable Love, One Love, Whose Mass Is It? Light in the Darkness, When Other Christians Become Catholic, and The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All, published by Liturgical Press. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day.

168 pgs, 6 x 9 x 3/8

Publication Date: 02/15/2021

The Catholic Church uses three different sacred oils in some of its most solemn ceremonies: the baptism of children, confirmation, the anointing of the sick, the ordination of a priest, the ordination of a bishop, and the dedication of a church and altar. Many churches place the three oils on display for the view of the faithful and for the convenience of the clergy. Sacred Oils explores the blessing and consecration of the oils at the annual Chrism Mass, as well as the guidelines for their usage. Inspirational and educational, this book will delight everyone interested in the ceremonies of the Catholic Church.

Paul Turner is pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri and director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant' Anselmo in Rome. His publications include Glory in the Cross, Let Us Pray, Inseparable Love, One Love, Whose Mass Is It? Light in the Darkness, When Other Christians Become Catholic, and The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All, published by Liturgical Press. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day.

160 pgs, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4

Publication Date: 08/15/2021

In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live: in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This Lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year will help readers understand the Bible in light of their daily lives, experiences, and challenges, and help Sunday Mass preachers find new ways to articulate God's work in the world.

John Martens is known for his contributions to The Word, a popular column in America magazine. The Word on the Street, Year B is the second book in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays throughout the year.

Subtitle: Sunday Lectionary Reflections
Author: John W. Martens

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ISBN: 9780814649633
Details: 160 pgs , 6 x 9 
Publication Date: 08/16/2017

The publication of The Roman Missal, Third Edition offers an opportunity for homilists to explore the relationship between the Sunday readings and the new Roman Missal. Between the Ambo and the Altar is the second book (Year B) in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts throughout the year.

Each Sunday's resources are presented in three sections: exploring the Scripture, connecting the Lectionary with the liturgy, and a homiletic strategy. DeBona takes the preacher through a meditation on the language of the Missal, suggests parallels to the Sunday Lectionary, and gives practical homiletic strategies using core themes and images. It is hoped that the commentary advances a framework for homily preparation so that preachers might "savor the deep meaning of the word of God which unfolds each year in the liturgy" (Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini 52).

Subtitle: Biblical Preaching and The Roman Missal, Year B
Author: Guerric DeBona, OSB

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ISBN: 9780814635247
Details: 350 pgs , 6 x 9 
Publication Date: 10/02/2014

"Remain in me, as I remain in you." Jesus' disciples are given this command in John's gospel, and it is a command that extends to every one of his followers, including us. We deepen this mutual indwelling-we in Christ and Christ in us-each Sunday through the word and at the table.

In Abiding Word, Barbara Reid, OP, takes the Sunday experience to every day with accessible weekly meditations on the lectionary readings of year. This collection of articles, which includes Scripture readings for Sundays and solemnities followed by reflections, allows readers to meditate on the connection between the sacred text and their daily lives. Living with the word day by day invites us into a closer relationship with Christ, the God who became flesh.

Author: Barbara E. Reid

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ISBN: 9780814633120
Details: 144 pgs , 6 x 9 
Publication Date: 08/01/2011

Looking for homily suggestions that faithfully represent the Scripture readings and offer hearers of the text practical applications for Christian life? Homilies for Weekdays, the first of two volumes by Father Don Talafous, OSB, contains creative suggestions of what a homilist might say about the daily readings for the two-year Lectionary cycle.

This extensive compilation for each day is a result of Father Talafous many years of experience in preparing homilies. Written on both a popular and pastoral level, these homily ideas may also serve as daily reflections or meditations on the Scriptural texts for readers interested in nourishing their Christian lives with Scripture.

Author: Don Talafous, OSB, PhD

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ISBN: 9780814630327
Details: 232 pgs , 6 x 9 
Publication Date: 10/01/2005

With a goal of transcendent awareness, John Shea presents this commentary on the Sunday Gospel readings for those who are drawn to the spiritual wisdom of the Gospels. Ideal for Christian preachers and teachers, and Christians who meditate on the Gospels, Shea's book takes a literary-spiritual approach. He analyzes the mindsets of characters and how Jesus complimented, critiqued, praised these mindsets, to inspire meditation, reflection, and spiritual development. Eating with the Bridegroom, Year B is the second book of a four-volume set, The Spiritual Wisdom of the Gospels for Christian Preachers and Teachers. This set is a Lectionary-based resource that references both Roman Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries, making it useful and interesting to various Christian denominations. A Scripture index makes Shea's insightful reflections accessible for personal reflection on the Gospel texts as well as other uses outside of liturgical preparation. With wisdom relevant to our contemporary world, The Spiritual Wisdom of the Gospels for Christian Preachers and Teachers: Eating with the Bridegroom will find its way to the top of your resource list.

Subtitle: Eating with the Bridegroom Year B
Author: John Shea, STD

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ISBN: 9780814629147
Details: 360 pgs , 6 x 9 
Publication Date: 07/01/2005

When Adrien Nocent's The Liturgical Year was published in the 1970s, it was the very first comprehensive commentary on the three-year lectionary in relation to the Sacramentary/Missal as these were revised following the Second Vatican Council. Expressed on nearly every page was Nocent's conviction that the liturgy and the Word of God proclaimed within it have something important to say to real people of every culture and time. He constantly returns to the question: What does this passage have to say to us today?

Now this extraordinary work of applied, postconciliar liturgical scholarship has been revised and annotated by one of today's top liturgical scholars. Paul Turner has provided many helpful explanatory notes on history, culture, language, and, of course, liturgy. He has also updated the liturgical texts to conform to The Roman Missal, Third Edition. The result is a resource that promises to enrich and inspire a new generation of presiders, preachers, liturgy planners, and students.

In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Vatican II's Sacrosanctum Concilium, encounter the vibrant scholarship and pastoral wisdom of Adrien Nocent's The Liturgical Year again or for the first time!

Volume 2 covers Lent, the Paschal Triduum, and the season of Easter.

Author: Adrien Nocent

Details: 516 pgs , 6 X 9 Paperback

Publication Date: 01/21/2014

Year of the Lord's Favor: A Homiliary for the Roman Liturgy: Volume 2, The Temporal Cycle Advent and Christmastide, Lent and Eastertide by Aidan Nichols

This Homiliary provides a comprehensive guide to doctrinally based preaching for the entire Church year, presented in the Dominican tradition: a preaching of Scripture which takes doctrine as guide to the clarification of the Bible's main themes. Doctrine is necessary to preachers because in its absence the Scriptural claims and themes do not easily hang together. The grace the Word imparts always has a reference to the Mystical Body which mediates all the grace, preaching is necessarily related to ecclesial awareness. Doctrine ensures that preaching does not fall short of its true dimensions-expressing the biblical revelation, the faith of the Church. The second, third, and fourth volumes of Year of the Lord's Favour cover between them the Temporal Cycle of the Church of the Roman rite: this second volume furnishes texts for the Privileged Seasons-Advent, Christmastide, Lent and Eastertide; the third for Sundays through the Year; the fourth for Weekdays through the Year. Preaching about the lives of the saints provides the subject matter of the first volume of the Homiliary.

978-085244-792-5 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 240 pages | Language: English

Aidan Nichols, a Dominican of Blackfriars Cambridge, is surely the most prolific Catholic theologian writing in English today. Other titles from Gracewing include Catholic Thought Since Enlightenment, From Hermes to Benedict XVI and, co-authored, The Council in Question: A dialogue with Catholic Traditionalism. His new commentary on the Holy Rosary, Lessons from a Rose-Garden is also published by Gracewing. Aiden Nichols is a member of the Faculty of Divinity of the University of Cambridge.

Scripture Backgrounds for the Sunday Lectionary, Year B: A Resource for Homilists

This resource provides invaluable commentary on the Lectionary readings for Year B (including the Responsorial Psalm) for Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation, and feasts and solemnities that may occur on a Sunday. Written in a pastoral tone, it offers historical-critical background on each of the readings and underscores their relevance to life today. Thematically related quotations from major Church documents are included with each Scripture background to provide context and connections to Church teaching. Organized by the liturgical calendar, each season of readings begins with an overview of the season and a brief look at where the readings come from and any unifying messages or themes present throughout the selected readings. Scripture Backgrounds for the Sunday Lectionary, Year B is written by a team of writers with a broad range of theological, pastoral, and catechetical experience. Their reflections offer homilists a solid foundation from which to begin the process of preparing to speak the Word of God to their assemblies.

Contributors: Mary A. Ehle; Peg Ekerdt; Jean Marie Hiesberger; Biagio Mazza; Mary M. Mcglone, csj; Abbot Gregory J. Polan, osb; Denise Simeone; George Smiga; Paul Turner

978-1-61671-368-3 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 208 pages

The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year B by Leisa Anslinger, Mary A. Ehle, Biagio Mazza, Victoria M. Tufano

This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen's relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience.

The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year B includes:

• Guides for dismissal sessions for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of Year B
• Seasonal overviews, Scripture backgrounds, and preparation materials for catechists
• Seasonal dismissal texts for the priest celebrant
• Complete reflection texts with discussion sparkers on the readings of the day
• Centering ideas and closing prayers
• Suggestions for additional catechetical topics that are connected to the readings of the day
• An appendix with dismissal guides for the Rite of Acceptance, Rite of Sending, Rite of Election, and the three Scrutinies

978-1-61671-366-9 | Paperback | 8 1/2 x 11 | 352 pages

978-1-56854-009-2 | Paperback | 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 | 176 pages | Language: English

This second volume of a three volume series, includes liturgical images for Year B that will enliven your bulletins, handouts, programs, and orders of service. Original art is drawn from the Sunday readings of each year of the Lectionary, from the great feasts and seasons. There is also a handy subject index and pieces for the national holidays. Suggestions for using the art are given in the introduction. Secretaries, parish staffs, musicians, worship coordinators, principals, and teachers will find top-quality illustrations for many different projects.