Liguori Publications: 563 books

Poetry cushions the blows of life-changing events.

The Word into Life is a valuable tool that will help leaders of Christian initiation groups "break open" the word of God proclaimed in the Sunday liturgy. Whether group participants are adults, adolescents, or children, The Word into Life offers commentary and questions for discussion to bring the Sunday Scriptures alive.

Journey of Faith: The Word into Life contains exercises to assist Christian initiation groups of all ages ""break open"" the Word of God in the Sunday Scriptures. Includes cross-referencing to help you use Journey of Faith catechetical handouts in a lectionary-based approach to Christian initiation.

Through stories, Scripture, and common-sense practicality, Father Oscar Lukefahr seeks to answer the question "How can I be happy?" by exploring the four levels of happiness (body, mind and will, heart, and soul). He demonstrates how our spiritual and emotional growth are shaped by living each of the four levels to the fullest.

Does life have purpose and meaning? Why are we here? We Live: To Know, Love, and Serve God offers clear answers from Scripture and the Catechism, everyday experience, common sense, and modern science. Written in an accessible and entertaining style, this book is perfect for personal reading and group study. It discusses such topics as:

A contemporary, easy-to-read guide to morality for the faithful, ordinary, searching adult of the 21st century, this book of insightful commentary and questions for meditation shows readers how to live Lent to the fullest each and every day.

Moral theology is much more than a simple consideration of right and wrong. The Essential Moral Handbook will help readers grasp the basic principles of moral theology in the Roman Catholic tradition and apply them to their own lives. This handbook leads to solid answers that respect human dignity, promote the rights of the individual, and stress the importance of personal responsibility.

In his book, James Danaher successfully shows that a post-modern perspective, which questions the cultural, historical, and linguistic presuppositions involved in interpreting the Gospels, frees us to hear anew the culturally subversive, yet ultimately transformative message of Jesus' Good News.

In an easy-to-understand, non-technical language, internationally renowned author M. Basil Pennington combines testimonies of practitioners, updated guidelines, theological reflections, and helpful hints for teaching others in an exploration of all the essential information about centering prayer.

This book shows us how humility brings a basic happiness that is able to cope with difficulties and sorrows. Casey translates the ancient wisdom of Saint Benedict into the modern arena of capitalistic competition. He also demonstrates how people must stop regarding others as rivals and be content with...

Inspired by the example and words from the Master, Br. Victor-Antoine encourages readers to strive for the attitude of simplistic living expressed in the Gospels. Using lessons from Scripture, he reminds us of what can be gained by living a life less cluttered by modern distractions and petty grievances...

What does the phrase ""making a retreat"" bring to your mind's eye? The quiet of a monastery? A hermitage deep in the woods?

This realistic but sympathetic book offers solid guidance and counsel, based on the actual experiences of those who have faced divorce or separation.

God loves us and has given us the power to be instruments of His merciful love. This relevant and timely book gives the faithful a way to help so many people affected by war and violence--a way of helping through prayer.Praying for Peace Around the Globe is a loving and thoughtful collection of prayers...