Paul thigpen, Ph.D., lays our in clear, simple terms the biblical foundations of Catholic teaching on the age. Drawing from Scripture and Tradition, The Rapture Trap reveals the shortcomings of the "rapture" doctrine and the larger tangle of unfounded religious teachings to which it's tied.
"Restless Till We Rest in You" features spiritual pearls from the works of St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.), including his "Confessions" and "The City of God", as well as rich insights from his homilies, especially those based on John's Gospel and epistles. As part of the "Saints Speak Today Series", this title features 60 daily readings, along with ...
In this companion to devotions on the Passion, author Paul Thigpen takes readers on a 40-day journey through the heart-rending last hours of Jesus. Filled with key passages from scripture and thoughtful reflections, Thigpen also includes the vivid meditations of Anne Catherine Emmerich and Maria of Agreda who long-ago wrote about the harsh reality ...
The Pope has called on all Christians to focus on the realities of faith in Jesus, hope in the Holy Spirit, and love of the Father as preparation for the dawning of the third millennium. Celebrate 2000 will help you open your heart to God in response to this urgent plea of the pope for spiritual renewal.
s to prepare for the new millennium by focusing on the Holy Spirit and its work. These selections from the pope's writing develop the themes he has identified for this year in his 1994 letter, "As the Third Millennium Draws Near". Includes a study guide for personal or group use.
The importance of the family can never be overstated, especially in these turbulent times. Family offers the best shelter in a world of divorce, abuse, and pain. Here the Thigpens offer 52 of the best ideas for establishing traditions within the family.
Pope John Paul II has invited all Christians to celebrate 2000 as a Jubilee Year -- according to Old Testament and Christian tradition, a year for prayer, forgiveness, remission of debts and thanksgiving. The Pope views his entire papacy, especially his writing and teaching, as preparing Christians for the transition to a new millennium. Celebrate ...
From the 1st century onwards, church history is spattered with the lifeblood of those who loved Jesus more than life itself. The details of their noble deaths are as varied as their lives. Arranged with the precision of a storyteller, each account shines like a luminous pearl. Encounter the faith of early believers such as John the Baptist, ...
This title in "The Saints' Guide" series presents quotations and stories from the works and lives of saints that show readers how to make peace in their relationships.
Presents diagrams and descriptions of all the major constellations showing Biblical characters and objects rather than the classical ones. Also includes instructions for stargazing, charts showing when the constellations appear, and a variety of historical, biblical, and scientific facts.
Overflowing with priceless insights from the teachings of the saints, this rich collection demonstrates the striking parallels between quotations from holy men and women who lived in drastically different conditions of time, place and culture. These writings serve as a resource for quotations in the saints' own words.
The reality of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist is one of the greatest mysteries of the Catholic faith. This book contains both an explanation of Eucharistic adoration and a collection of prayers that may be used by those who are participating or who wish to participate in this special form of Catholic devotion.
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