Prayer Books
A Changed Heart
Author/Editor: Haas, David
Publisher: GIA Publications, Inc.
Address: 7404 South Mason
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 708-496-3800
Order No: Book: G-7737, CD: CD-822, Music: G-7736
Retail Price: $9.95
Publisher Website: www.giamusic.com
Audience: adults
Medium: Book, CD, and printed music collection
Bestselling composer and author David Haas has created a prayer book for personal and spiritual change, including reflections and songs. A CD and printed music collection are available as complements to the prayer book.
Armour of Faith
Author/Editor:
Publisher: Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Address: 2500 Don Reid
Ottawa, Ontario K1H2J2
Phone: 613-241-9461
Order No: 184-717
Retail Price: $15.00
Publisher Website: www.cccb.ca
Audience: General
Medium: Book
Designed for Canadian military personnel on deployment this comprehensive bilingual hand book is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material and adapted for reading in poor light. Includes are all core Catholic teachings and prayers, preparation for reconciliation and Pope Benedict XVI's new Prayer for the Fallen in all Wars.
Bible Day by Day
Author/Editor: Rev. John Kersten, S.V.D.
Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing, Corporation
Address: 77 West End Road
Totowa, NJ 7512
Phone: 973-890-2400
Order No: 150/09
Retail Price: $6.95
Publisher Website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com
Audience: Adults
Medium: Book
Minute Bible meditations for everyday, including a short Scripture text and brief reflection. Printed in 2-colors with 300 illustrations. Vinyl cover, 4 x 6-1/4
Intercessions of Mercy
Author/Editor: Sr. Joy Clough
Publisher: ACTA Publications
Address: 5559 W Howard St
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 800-397-2282
Order No: 978-0-87946-404-2
Retail Price: $19.95
Publisher Website: www.actapublications.com
Audience: adults
Medium: book
Prayer is one of the most time-honored traditions of the Catholic faith. Every day, men and women find comfort, joy and greater compassion as they seek to know and receive the mercy of God. Sr. Joy Clough invites readers to explore the many facets of GodŐs love in the beautifully crafted prayer book, Intercessions of Mercy. This inspirational prayer volume offers a practical approach to petitioning GodŐs help and provision on behalf of family members, friends, colleagues, community and business leaders, and the less fortunate around the world.
Designed for individuals and group settings, Intercessions of Mercy journeys through the liturgical cycle of seasons and feasts, providing thought-provoking and inspired invocations for each day. Each intercession is organized with an Opening, Intercession, Prayer and Closing to guide users in their prayers for the safety and well-being of others.
Readers will find a myriad of topics and focus areas, ranging from age-old concerns for the protection of children and the disenfranchised to more contemporary issues, such as unemployment and fair business practices. Intercessions of Mercy addresses each need through the lens of GodŐs unending faithfulness, with the hope that those who pray the intercessions will act with compassion to create more caring homes, workplaces, churches and communities.
Intercessions of Mercy is perfect for individuals hoping to enrich their personal prayer lives. Church or social groups that join in faith for the betterment of their homes and communities will also be inspired by this collection of prayers that praise, thank and plead with God on behalf of our world.
Silence: Everyday Living and Praying
Author/Editor: Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publication
Address: 3949 South Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 800-933-1800
Order No: 978-1-56854-902-6
Retail Price: $12.95
Publisher Website: www.LTP.org
Audience: Adults
Medium: Book
It's not often that we think about silence or its importance in living healthy, balanced, and productive lives. We especially need silence if we are to deepen our spiritual lives. This book understands the sacredness of practicing silence and explores how we can learn to incorporate it into both our prayer and everyday lives. Much more than a commentary on silence, this book invites readers throughout the text to stop, ponder and be silent. It includes both reflection content and practice exercises for exploring how silence might become an everyday habit.
Sunday Prayer for Catechists 2010-2011
Author/Editor: (no author)
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publication
Address: 3949 South Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 800-933-1800
Order No: 978-1-56854-912-5
Retail Price: $2
Publisher Website: www.LTP.org
Audience: Adults
Medium: Book
Sunday Prayer for Catechists invites catechists and teachers to develop a habit of personal prayer and reflection on the Sunday Lectionary readings. This resource provides teachers and catechists with a simple way to connect personally and spiritually to the message of scripture, using reflections that will help them to discover the spiritual side of their work with young people. It is also a great gift for school principals to give to their teaching staff or for directors of faith formation to give to their catechists at retreats or on Catechetical Sunday.
Sunday Prayer for Teens 2010-2011
Author/Editor: (no author)
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publication
Address: 3949 South Racine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 800-933-1800
Order No: 978-1-56854-913-2
Retail Price: $2
Publisher Website: www.LTP.org
Audience: Youth
Medium: Book
Help the teens in your life develop a habit of personal prayer with this new annual resource. Sunday Prayer for Teens provides teen-oriented reflections and the Gospel reading for each Sunday of the school year from the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2010 through the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary time 2011. A great resource for youth ministry programs and Catholic schools, it is also the perfect gift idea for parents looking to help their teen begin the practice of weekly prayer.
Surrendering Our Stress
Author/Editor: Joan Guntzelman
Publisher: The Word Among Us Press
Address: 9639 Doctor Perry Rd, #126
Ijamsville, MD 21754
Phone: 800-842-0646
Order No: 978-1-59325-154-3
Retail Price: $10.95
Publisher Website: www.wau.org
Audience: adults
Medium: book
We all deal with stress in our lives and we all struggle with how to let go of that stress. The prayers in this book will help you surrender your stress-and yourself-into the arms of God. Each meditation begins with a Scripture verse, followed by a short reflection and prayer. Guntzelman's reflections will resonate with you in those times when you may be feeling burdened, alone, unappreciated, or unloved. She then wisely leads you to recognize the often hidden causes of your tension and exhaustion. And, with each meditation and heartfelt prayer, she will bring you to the tranquil, refreshing waters of Christ. ~ Short reflections are perfect for busy people. ~ Makes a thoughtful gift.
The Hope Prayer
Author/Editor: Lawton, Liam
Publisher: GIA Publications, Inc.
Address: 7404 South Mason
Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: 708-496-3800
Order No: G-7823 (ISBN 978-1-57999-800-4)
Retail Price: $21.95
Publisher Website: www.giamusic.com
Audience: general
Medium: Book
A beautiful book of over forty new prayers of friendship, love, death, healing, illness, calm, inspiration, marriage, Christmas, providence, remembering, working, celebrating life - all brought together through the theme of hope.