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Barb of Fire Translated and Introduced by Alan Bancroft
Elizabeth wrote many poems, the twenty here, which first appeared in Souvenirs in 1911, are representative of her writing and have been selected to introduce her work to a general readership. Each poem is illuminated by a prose passage from Dom Columba Marmion
216 pages 9780852445426 £11.99 sale price £5.00
Bede Griffiths: Friend & Gift of the Spirit Meath Conlan
From the barren land of the Australian wilderness to the tropical landscape of South India, Meath Conlan traces his spiritual journey under the guidance of the late spiritual master Bede Griffiths. Highly illustrated with photos from the author's private collection.
"First-time readers of Griffiths may find this book the perfect introduction to the master's work" Lawrence S.Cunningham, Commonweal
128 pages 9780872432703 £12.99 sale price £7.00
The Catholic Assembly Book James Tolhurst
A resource book which offers students in prayerful setting the words of holy scripture. Ideal for teachers and leaders of groups, as well as for those who wish for help with their own private prayer.
128 pages 9780852443576 £7.99 sale price £4.00
Two classic books by John Wittich
Catholic London
Enables the modern pilgrim to stroll through the streets of London, and to recapture something of the splendour of a past age. Delving into Pre-Reformation London and bringing to light many interesting facts from that time.
Churches, Cathedrals and Chapels
A guide to London's most important or interesting church buildings that brings the past alive by describing incidents that have taken place within their walls. Intended for all denominations and arranged in seven walks to be followed on foot or in the mind.
140 pages 9780852441411 £2.99 each sale price £3.00 for the set of two books
Catholics in Cambridge Edited by Nicholas Rogers
This book not only recounts the story of those who have shaped Catholicism in Cambridge, but also describes the buildings in which they have worshipped. From the parish churches and college chapels of the medieval town to the secret chapel of Sawston Hall, and from the improvisation of a room in a house in Newmarket Road to the grandeur of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, these reflect the varied fortunes of Catholics in Cambridge.
422 pages 9780852445686 £20.00hb sale price £10.00
Come On In... It's Awful !! Edited by Joanna Bogle
In this lively collection of essays, a group of writers, some 'cradle' Catholics, some themselves converts, look at the Catholic Church frankly and critically. The authors, drawn from a wide selection of catholic thought and practice, give their own views on the nature of catholicism in England today, and highlight both the potential difficulties and rewards facing converts.
96 pages 9780852442364 £7.99 sale price £3.50 
The Cross at Ground Zero Fr.Benedict Groeschel, CFR
The world gazed in disbelief as the huge World Trade Center buildings collapsed into piles of rubble on 11th September, 2001.After the shock and horror wore off, the questions began. How could this have happened? Why did God allow such evil? And then, the daunting thought - Where will God be when I need him? Fr.Groeschel answers these questions, and more, showing us that the steel cross found in the ruins leads us to the cross of Jesus.
144 pages 9781931709309 £5.99 sale price £3.00
The Desert and the Market Place Ursula Fleming
Best known for her campaign to popularise the teachings of Meister Eckhart and her work as a pioneer in pain relief - in this collection of her writings, letters and private journals we see the emergence of a spiritual thinker of rare practicality and orginality.
228 pages 9780852442890 £7.99 sale price £2.50
Faith and Fidelity Anthony Meredith
"..those who have heard Anthony Meredith SJ's sermons will know that few priests today offer such profound wisdom in so short a time. Here collected for the first time are his sermons on more theological topics: the reader is astounded by the breadth of knowledge, the integrity of argument and the persuasive humility of the writer." Richard Bassett - The Tablet
204 pages 9780852443910 £7.99 sale price £4.50
Fr.Martin D'Arcy H J Sire
The biography of one of the most distinguished English Jesuits of recent times, celebrated not only as a philosopher but as a connoisseur with wide friendships in the world of arts and literature.
224 pages 9780852444399 £17.99hb sale price £5.50
From Oxford to the People Editor: Paul Vaiss
A collection of original essays in which the writers go beyond the well worn paths to explore the less familiar aspects of the Oxford Movement.
304 pages 9780852442692 £15.99 sale price £5.50 
The Galileo Case Mari D'Addio
This book examines the two proceedings against Galileo, 1616 and 1633, to identify complex historical, political and cultural components - theological, exegetical and philosophical - which were to have a decisive role in the Galileo question.
216 pages 9780852446652 £12.99 sale price £4.50
I See Satan Fall Like Lightning René Girard
"Rene Girard has dared to say what Jesus saw...Paul's claim 'we have the mind of Christ' names a privilege that faith gives us, and a holy 'dare'. In our day, Girard is the author who responds to this challenge-from-within of Christian faith" Sebastian Moore, OSB
224 pages 9780852442906 £14.99 sale price £7.50
The Image of Guadalupe Jody Brant Smith
Sensitive to the demands of objectivity and reverence, the author, diligently applies current techniques of scientific and historical scrutiny like that used in investigating the Shroud of Turin to determine if the Image is attributable to myth or miracle.
152 pages 9780852443255 £7.99 sale price £2.50
Job and the Mystery of Suffering Richard Rohr
In this exploration many questions are raised as much about the reader's own life as Job's, and from this process is promised deeper understanding.
192 pages 9780852443088 £9.99 sale price £6.50
Marginal Catholics Ivan Clutterbuck
In recent years many new studies on the Oxford Movement have appeared, few, however have sought to examine the subsequent impact. A study to appeal to all those interested in modern ecclesiastical history.
284 pages 9780852442340 £12.99 sale price £3.00
My Love for You Stella Casalta
In this beautiful and inspirational book., the author shares with us messages of universal love. Reading them, holding them in our hearts, we also share in her personal encounter with Jesus.
72 colour illustrated pages 9780852445648 £5.99 sale price £3.00
Pope John: Blessed John XXIII Meriol Trevor
A vivid portait of Angelo Roncalli's life from its beginnings in rural Beramo, through the long itinerary of minor posts, frustrations and surprises to the last marvellous years.
344 pages 9780852444801 £12.99 sale price £3.50
Prayers of Intercession for the Holy Souls Fr.Benedict J.Groeschel, CFR etc
Pray the Stations of the Cross, the Litany of the Holy Souls, the Rosary, Benediction, and the Divine Praises.
Audio cassette 9781592760541 £8.99 sale price £4.00inc VAT
Refractory Men, Fanatical Women Edwin Bannon
Fidelity to conscience during the French Revolution - the stirring story of what happened to the priests and religious who opposed the terms of the Civil Constitution of 1791.
218 pages 9780852442265 £9.99 sale price £2.50
The Rule of Peace Christopher Derrick
St.Benedict has been called the Father of Western Monasticism and Patron of Europe. In this masterful work, the author writes of the relevance of the values in the Rule of St.Benedict for the temporal as well as the spiritual future of the world.
141 pages 0932506011 £6.99 sale price £3.00
St.Francis for Today Rev Fr Edmund O'Gorman
St.Francis of Assisi was deeply appreciative of the goodness of God in nature, in the plants and the animals; he has been called the most Christ-like man who ever lived, and has become the patron saint of animals and ecologists.
96 pages 9780852441305 £5.99 sale price £2.50
Second Journey Gerald O'Collins
The crisis of the middle years - the second journey. It is a time of anxiety and inner turmoil. But it can also be a time of revelation, when new vistas open themselves to the human spirit. This book is written for all persons who pass down that dark road in search of light.
112 pages 9780852443217 £5.99 sale price £2.50
Stairway to the Upper Room Ronald Walls
An introduction to the practice of meditative prayer using a two volume study of the Gospel readings from the lectionary for all the Sundays and Feastdays in the 3 year cycle, each with short commentary and guide to meditation, which - like climbing up the stairway leading to the upper room - will take us into the presence of the Lord. 140 pages each.
Volume 1 Salvation History and Sundays 2-12 9780852445655 £7.99
Volume 2 Ordinary Time Sundays 12-34 9780852445709 £7.99
sale price £5.00 for the two volume set
Through Christ Our Lord Gerard Mackrell, SMM
With deep insight the author presents new ways of praying with and through Scripture. ' a rare thing: a book about prayer which is tough, gritty, engaging and sensible. There are memorable phrases and striking verbal pictures, and - unlike so many "books on prayer", it is surely genuinely helpful' New Directions
72 pages 9780852443019 £5.99 sale price £2.50
The Truth of Catholicism George Weigel
What does being Catholic mean? Is there a distinctively Catholic way of seeing things? What does the Catholic Church teach about the human condition - about our lives, our loves, and our destiny? This book explores the perennial questions through the prism of ten contemporary controversies, leading us through these questions into the truth about God, passionately in love with His creation.
208 pages 9780852445723 £9.99 sale price £4.50
The Thomas More Family Group Portraits Lesley Lewis, FSA
The history of the life-size portrait of Sir Thomas More and his family and household, painted by Hans Holbein the Younger in 1526-28, which, following his execution, was sequestrated and later lost in a fire.One of four copies attributed to Rowland Lockey
64 colour illustrated pages 9780852444665 £4.99 sale price £2.50
Two books by Douglas C.Vest
Deep Treasures from Retreat
In this collection of short, reflective poems a Yucca plant is emblematic of the speed of life; an aqueduct is likened to Church tradition; a prospector's gold flakes are glimpses of a great vein of holy treasure. As a spiritual director, Vest knows the force of a well-chosen image. Each of the poems is prefaced and followed by approriate biblical verses, making the book most suitable for retreatants.
90 pages 9780940147546 £6.99
Sauntering into Holiness
Here are twenty short walks into the Californian desert where Vest spies on the ants and senses the need to strike a balance between doing and being. He sees balloons drifting overhead and they clarify his theology. Preposterous billions of cottonwood seeds justify his busyness. "With pride and pleasure I commend to you these books about the land of St.Andrew's Abbey, which has been his 'tent of meeting' with God for many years" Abbot Francis Benedict, OSB
113 pages 9780940147348 £6.99 sale price £5.00 for the set of two books
We Have a Pope! Matthew E.Bunson, D.Min.
Matthew Bunson brings his deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic history and Faith to this biography of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Includes 16 pages of full colour photos.
240 pages 9781592761801 £9.99 sale price £7.00
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