Holidays

"One Night, One Star, One Miracle, One Savior for all... As we gather to bring the story of Christmas to life once more, let every heart, near and far, feel the peace and wonder of that first Holy night. Merry Christmas." Contains scripture Colossians 3:15.

20 cards and 21 envelopes.

"May the glory of Christ's birth light your path and fill your heart with joy." Contains scripture Psalm 97:6.

20 cards and 21 envelopes.

"O come, let us adore Him! May Christ the Lord Be With You This Miraculous Season." Contains scripture Luke 2:15.

18 cards and 19 envelopes.

"May the Christmas feast of Gods love move us to love and care for one another." Contains scripture 1 John 4:11.

20 cards and envelopes.

"Wishing you a joyful spirit, a hopeful heart, and a blessed peace as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the greatest gift of Christmas. Have a Blessed Christmas." Contains scripture 2 Corinthians 9:15.

20 cards and 21 envelopes.

22", 33", and 35" set of kings for nativity set. Made from durable plastic with removable plug to be filled with sand or cement.

The gospel stories of the passion and resurrection of Jesus are at the core of Christian faith, revealing the nature of God, the person of Jesus, and the path of every disciple. Explore these essential stories in the unique accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John with reliable guide Stephen Binz, and embrace the cross and resurrection in your own life. Ideal for Lent/Easter study. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 6 lessons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome                                                                                               7

What materials will you use?                                                                8

How will you use these materials?                                                        8

Map of Jerusalem in the Time of the New Testament                         10

Lesson One (Introduction and The Passion according to Mark)          11

Lesson Two (The Passion according to Matthew)                                35

Lesson Three (The Passion according to Luke)                                     59

Lesson Four (The Passion according to John)                                       79

Lesson Five (The Resurrection according to Mark and Matthew)          97

Lesson Six (The Resurrection according to Luke and John)                 107

Praying with Your Group 124 Reflecting on Scripture                         126

Each lesson includes a video lecture. Videos can be viewed online (link provided on Table of Contents page of each book) or on DVD (available for purchase). Speakers for this study are Catherine Upchurch, Thomas Jakobs, Matthew A. Glover, David LeSieur, Dan Hennessey, Clifford M. Yeary and Judy Hoelzeman

Perfect for kids ages 8 to 12, this book promises hours of pencil-and-paper entertainment with picture puzzles, word searches, letter scrambles, silly stories, and more.

A beautiful book explaining the nativity scene. All Fontanini pieces are made of resin and come in a gift box for easy storage. Story cards explaining each figure's role in the nativity scene are also included.

Henri J. M. Nouwen is one of the most beloved and well-read spiritual author of our time.  His works are popular among Christians of all denomination.  This book of Advent and Christmas Wisdom will both challenge you and warm your heart during your annual preparation for the Lord's coming.  Through the quotes, Nouwen shares with the reader his own journey of waiting while seeking the Lord.

Advent is that period of great anticipatory joy to prepare for the celebration of Christ's arrival in Bethlehem as a helpless infant.  The date commemorating his birth begins the Christmas cycle of the liturgical year, a cycle that runs through the Sunday after the feast of the Epiphany.  This book is designed to be used during the entire period from the First Sunday of Advent to the end of the Christmas season.

Reflections for each day in this book begin with the words of Henri Nouwen taken from various sources of his writings.  Following that quotation is an excerpt from Scripture related to the quote.  Next is a small prayer based on the quote and the Scripture passage. Finally, an activity is suggested for applying the messages to one's daily life.

ISBN: 9780764812187

Publisher: Liguori

Pages: 88 paperback

By: Baker, Robert C. Age(s): 5 - 9. Grade(s): Kindergarten - 4. Christmas seems to be under attack from what some have called "secular fundamentalism." Presumably to avoid giving offense, businesses forbid their employees from wishing customers Merry Christmas," retailers substitute Holiday trees for their Christmas cousins, and some school districts have transformed Christmas break into Winter break. This visually-stunning picture book for children asks, "What happened to Merry Christmas?" As Christmas becomes more commercial and secular, Christian parents are increasingly challenged to teach about the real meaning of the day and about celebrating our Savior's birth. In this story for children ages five and up, children can learn about a little boy who discovers that Christmas truly is everywhere we are. For those who believe, the message of God's love in Jesus and the story of His birth are still found in the symbols and traditions of even a modern Christmas.

The Story of Christmas (St. Joseph "Carry-Me-Along" Board Book). Author(s): George Brundage. Ideal book for young children. A sturdy book that will stand up to wear and tear, it provides clear, simple text to introduce children to the story of Jesus' birth. With full-color illustrations and a "carry-along" handle. Size 6 X 8 1/2.

Advent Light from the Threshold Bible Study by Stephen Binz

Advent is a time for new understanding, for putting different pieces of God's revelation together to see the divine plan more clearly. We listen to the words of the ancient prophets, to the wisdom of Jesus, to the stories of his birth and infancy, and we make connections. Then we connect those truths to our own lives and our world and see how God is acting anew, how God continues to reveal the coming of Jesus today. Our best model for this Advent search for understanding is Mary of Nazareth. By making connections between the ancient and the new, between her people Israel and her own life, Mary grew in understanding of God's plan and responded to God's will with her acceptance: "Let it be with me according to your word" (Lk 1:38).

Item: 953164

ISBN: 9781585953165

Publisher: 23rd Publications

Pages: 113 paperback

Following the success of their bestselling devotional Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, youth ministry experts Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady offer devotions for Advent and Christmas that help teens make sense of the things that matter most in their lives such as relationships, their future, and coping with stress.

Realistic and easy to use, each daily devotion starts with a brief Bible quote that connects with a topic important to teens such as insecurity, pressure, trust, fitting in, finding hope, and choosing joy. A brief reflection helps teens consider the day's topic through their faith.

The McGrady's sometimes offer comfort, hope, or reasons for joy in these reflections, while on other days they issue a challenge or two. Unlike many other seasonal prayer books, each day offers exercises and activities such as naming areas of teen's lives where they want to be more hopeful or to trust God more. The result is a closer relationship with God.

Each single-page, weekday devotion can be as brief as five minutes or as long as thirty if a teen chooses to do a bit extra with a feature called Feel Ambitious This activity invites them to read, reflect, and respond to a longer scripture passage that connects to the day's theme. Saturdays and Sundays offer additional challenges to reflect on the previous week and to look ahead to the next.

Spend just five minutes a day praying around your Advent wreath with popular author Lisa M. Hendey's heart-felt reflections and you'll experience the promise, renewal, and hope of the Advent season.

Hendey founder of CatholicMom.com invites you to take up the centuries-old tradition of lighting candles and gathering around an Advent wreath in prayer with family and friends. These scripture-based devotions are perfect for any age and setting, and offer a few minutes of simplicity, focus, and sacred longing as you contemplate and prepare for the great gift of Christ's birth.

Each day includes an opening antiphon and a closing prayer, a scripture reading, a short reflection, and questions to ponder, journal about, or use in conversation.

The compact size and affordable price make this booklet perfect for homes, classrooms, RCIA, youth groups, adult faith formation, campus ministry, and parish settings.

An Easter Sourcebook: The Fifty Days compiled by Gabe Huck, Gail Ramshaw, and Gordon Lathrop

A prayer guide and rich literary resource for neophytes, godparents, teachers, homilists, liturgists, and all who want to discover the beauty of Eastertime.

9780930467760 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 184 pages | Language: English

Using vignettes set in or near his monastery in downtown Newark, New Jersey, Benedictine monk Albert Holtz helps us to see that the Easter mystery, which can often seem abstract and distant, is in fact present all around us. As we accompany him through the fifty days of the Easter season, we listen in on his intriguing interactions with local street people and his inner-city high school students-an insider's look at what goes on in a monk's heart as he chants Vespers to the sound of police sirens. Anyone wishing to deepen his or her experience of the Easter mystery will find this a valuable and engaging book.

Paperback 152 pgs , 5 x 7 
Publication Date: 01/22/2019

A companion book for anyone celebrating the season of Easter, with prayers and practices from a variety of denominations and traditions. Sections include It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming; Easter Vigil Prayers; Pascha-themed Prayers; He Is Risen; and Prayers for Eastertide.

Introduction to Lent and Eastertime by Gabe Huck

How often have you tried to explain what Lent and Eastertime mean to the life of the Church? Now you can expand the understanding, participation, and devotion of your community with this small booklet. Affordable pricing allows you to purchase copies for study groups, catechumens, liturgical ministers, or the whole parish.

978-0-93046-772-2 | Paperback | 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 | 16 pages | Language: English

A Lent Sourcebook compiled by J. Robert Baker, Evelyn Kaehler, Peter Mazar

Over 1,000 entries accompany the reader on the journey through Lent. You'll find selections about conversion, repentance, renewal, rebirth, mystery, and eternity.

978-0-92965-036-4 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 492 pages | Language: English

A Journey through the Three Days: Theological Reflections on the Paschal Triduum by Donna M. Eschenauer

This resource provides a spiritual journey through the Three Days of the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Each chapter reflects on the Triduum from a unique perspective and includes questions for discussion as an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the sacred mysteries of the Catholic faith. It illustrates the Triduum as the highest form of worship, ritually enacting human life and its set of relationships with God and each other. Donna Eschenauer clarifies and develops a theology of the Paschal Mystery as revealed through the rites of the Triduum, ultimately offering a foundation from which to understand all Catholic liturgy and to uncover its power to form Christian disciples.

978-1-61671-479-6 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 96 pages | Language: English

Glory in the Cross: A Journey through the Paschal Triduum by Corinna Laughlin

The Paschal Triduum is the heart of the liturgical year. This sacred season brings us more deeply into the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ the Paschal Mystery. This inspiring booklet provides a spiritual journey through the Three Days by exploring the rituals that take place on Holy Thursday evening, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. The questions at the end of each short chapter will help readers to glory in our Lord's Cross and live it in their lives.

978-1-61671-492-5 | Saddlestitched | 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 | 32 pages | Language: English

Bible Stories for the Forty Days by Melissa Musick Nussbaum

This delightful book contains a wonderfully told story from the Bible for each day of Lent. Parents and teachers can read this book with very young children; older children will make it their own. Stories from both the Old and New Testaments bring to life characters we all need to know, from Adam and Eve and Noah to patriarchs, matriarchs, liberators, judges, and prophets. Also included are often overlooked stories of heroic women. When a story is read each day, the characters take us through the 40 days of Lent and toward the celebration of Easter each year. Children (and adults) will love these stories so much you'll want to keep this book out all year long.

978-1-56854-179-2 | Paperback | 8 1/2 x 11 | 96 pages | Language: English