This ideal companion for the liturgical year includes introductions to major feasts by Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. Includes Masses and readings for all Sundays & Solemnities (UK & Ireland).

This ideal companion for the liturgical year includes introductions to major feasts by Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. Includes Masses and readings for all Sundays & Solemnities (UK & Ireland).

Following Pope Benedict XVI's expressed desire that the new translation of the Mass become a springboard for a renewal and a deepening of Eucharistic devotion, CTS has created Missals that contain everything you need at Mass.The CTS Missals beautifully present the parts that you would find in any good Missal:* Order of Mass with all Eucharistic prayers, prefaces, concluding rites and blessings;* Full Calendar; Lists of Feasts and readings for reference;* Masses for special occasions and needs, etc.But as well as these, the CTS Missals uniquely offer also:* Parallel Latin texts alongside the English for the Order of Mass and the priest's prayers;* Preparatory prayers for before Mass;* Prayers of thanksgiving and devotion for after Mass;* Comprehensive appendix of other prayers and devotions such as Stations of the Cross, prayers before the Blessed Sacrament;* Inspiring introductions for major feasts and seasonsChoice of editions, to suit your needs. All editions feature:* Durable and attractive binding* Clear layout, easy-to-read fonts - basic font size is 9pt* Beautiful sacred art in full colour.* Ribbon placeholders.Boxed gift editions of the Sunday Missal are also available.

So much has been said and written about the Covid Pandemic which has generated more heat than light, criticising the government or the Church and dividing people into believers or deniers. Fr Ivano Millico looks at the events of the last year through a prophetic lens enlisting the help of Saints who have lived through moments of great personal or societal crisis. St Therese of Lisieux, Job, St Charles Borromeo are just some of our guides as we search together for what God is saying to the Church and the world through the ongoing Pandemic. These words of hope and warning aim to ensure that this time brings each one of us closer to God and neighbour.

A beautiful new life of Carlo Acutis the IT enthusiast who died at just 15 years old but lived his life for Christ. The author introduces us to the five simple practices which helped to make Blessed Carlo Acutis the first Millennial Blessed. Richly illustrated with photographs of Blessed Carlo and with a great selection of his sayings this is an ideal introduction to a wonderful life. "We make a choice in life: God or nothing. Blessed Carlo Acutis chose God - "Not I, but God" - in five simple practices. The Mass, Adoration, Confession and spiritual guidance, befriending the Blessed Mother and the saints, and charity. These daily "appointments" led Carlo to a life of intimacy with Jesus and love for neighbour " - Cardinal Sarah

The Sacraments are at the very centre of the Christian life, yet many today receive them without a clear understanding of what the graces they signify and contain. This document from the International Theological Commission explores the relationship between the faith of the recipient and the power and grace conferred by the sacrament looking at what is needed for the fruitful reception of the sacraments in order for them to help the receiver grow in faith. There is "a profound unity between the act by which we believe and the contents to which we give our assent.... In the Christian conception it is not possible to think of a faith without sacramental expression, nor a sacramental practice in the absence of ecclesial faith" [51] The document treats each sacrament but gives saves its most comprehensive treatment for marriage exploring the challenges posed by the increasing number of marriages where the spouses have an incomplete understanding of marriage as a sacrament.

In the digital age, it is practically impossible to avoid lurid headlines or hot-off-the-press scandals. When these scandals involve the Church, it raises questions for many about what it means for people of faith. Christopher R Altieri, a veteran journalist and Vatican expert, offers insight into how the news is made, how to spot clickbait and "fake news", and how to discover the real stories behind the shocking headlines. Through a series of recollections from a career in covering the Vatican beat, he offers insight into how he can write about scandal and abuse - and how we can read about it - without losing faith in the promises of Christ.

Beautifully bound in white leatherette with gold blocking on the cover and on the high quality endpapers. Gilt edges and a placeholder satin ribbon bring a touch of luxury to the attractive illustrations making this a perfect gift for that special day of First Holy Communion.

Fr Lawrence Lew's stunning photographs of sacred art inspire his contemplations of each Mystery of the Rosary. Both the words and the images make the Mysteries we contemplate in this great prayer vivid and real, helping all of us - those who pray the Rosary faithfully and those who struggle with the devotion - to pray more deeply and with greater understanding.