This book is wonderful.It's just the kind of book I like ; it's mysterious , contains a lot of information and it's about myths in which people actually believed in the past.My favourite part is the Greek mythology.It's about gods , heroes and all kinds of monsters.It's also fun to make a dictionary of the names that I find so that next time when I see the same name in another book I can just look in my dictionary and remind myself the meening of the word.This is the kind of a book for people who like to read about mystery and advanture.

LENT SOURCEBOOK IS ACTUALLY 2 VOLUMES, PUT OUT BY A CHICAGO BASED lITURGY tRAINING pUBLICATIONS. THEY HAVE BOOKS FOR ADVENT, tHE eASTER tRIDUUM,BAPTISM, MARRIAGE,EASTER AND MANY OTHER LITURGICAL EVENTS. THESE TWO VOLUMES DEAL WITH THE DAYS OF LENT, FROM ASH WEDNESDAT,UNTIL THE EASTER TRIDUUM[HOLY THURSDAY].EACH DAY IS ALLOTED 10 PAGES OF READINGS,PSALMS,HYMNS AND APPROPRIATE QUOTES.HERE IS AN EXAMPLE,FROM TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT;MATTHEW6;5-15,A QUOTE FROM CYPRIAN OF CARTHAGE, A QUOTE FROM FREDERICK FARBER,SIMONE WEIL,ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL,J.T. PETEE,ISIAH 55:10-11,LANCELOT ANDREWS,CEASARIUS OF ARLES,HENRI NOUWEN,1 THESSALONIANS5:16-18,ORIGEN,THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM,ARTIN BUBER,COLLOSIANS4:2,BALTHASAR FISCHER,PAUL F. BRADSHAW,ORIGEN,ALEXANDER SHCHMEMANN AND ROMANO GUARDINI. tHIS IS JUST FROM one DAY! sEAMLESSLY WOVEN TOGETHER, THIS IS THE DIFINITIVE LENTEN DEVOTION BOOK. THERE IS SOMETHING HERE FOR ALL TASTES,THOUGH ALL OF IT IS GOOD AND EVEN HOLY. A MARVELOUS JOB.THE PAPER ITSELF IS HEAVY BOND,CLEAN A LOVELY TO LOOK AT.10 STARS!!!!!!!!!

The same attention to detail and love for the liturgy that shine in Msgr. Elliott's "Ceremonies of the Modern Roman Rite" are evident here as he tackles a whole host of questions about both theology and rubrics in every portion of the Mass. He clearly distinguishes between things he does not personally approve of and things that are forbidden by the Church, and answers each question in clear, lively prose. "Liturgical Question Box" is a must-have for anyone who wishes to reclaim the sacred in Catholic liturgy today.

"I am the way, the truth and the life," Jesus says in John 14:6. That is what I expect to find in any Catholic catechism: the way - the how of being Catholic, the truth - the set of beliefs that the catechumen or candidate will ascribe to, the life - the promises that will belong to the baptized person as a result of belief and practice. And I am not disappointed in finding it in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. What the surprise is in the Catechism is that Jesus shows us the love of God. How reassuring to read the focus of the Catechism as "love that never ends."

However, though the Catechism begins with that statement in #25, it is easy to overlook it in the press of understanding the doctrines and the rules and the rituals. An interested non-Christian, concerned with the infrastructure of the church where he or she is considering membership, might easily miss the centrality to everything Catholic of the love that God has for His creatures. Most non-Christian religions do not have this emphasis or focus of love. Even the table of contents and titles of the sections of the Catechism itself move quickly to the creed, cult, and codes of Catholicism.

A catechist, instructing other Christians in the differences and similarities between Catholicism and various Protestant creeds and practices, might easily state this fundamental truth of God's love and then move quickly into the teaching of the faith, the handing down of specifically Catholic theology, practice, information, etc. A focus or emphasis on the personal love that God has for each of us is important and needs to be maintained in the presentation of all doctrine, all aspects of the Catholic practice. And that is what this little book reminds its reader.

It is pleasant, reassuring and uplifting to read on the dust cover of this book "The key to the Catechism is the mystery of the triune God - 'the love that never ends.'" As a focused and well-prepared instructor, even as a prayer warrior concerned about my students, interested in providing the right environment and content for conversion, I find it tempting to divert from catechesis on God's love in each of the pillars of the Catechism. Will the baptism or profession of faith of the new Catholic-to-be be properly supported by understanding of doctrine and rituals; will there be enough practice in prayer, sufficient support by intercessor and sponsor and godparent? However, it is not this re-presentation of the catechetical truths and codes that will save, nor even the support the faith of, the potential Catholic.

This book reminded me of the great need to echo the voice of Christ as He has spoken to His Church. The inner comparison, taking place within the inquirer, between Christ's voice and grace within himself or herself and the catechesis of Christ's voice within the setting of the Church, is the process of conversion. Recognizing the Shepherd's voice as the voice of love as well as way-truth-life will empower the inquirer toward conversion and prepare the soul for the joy of communion.

What indeed can a catechism offer for Catholics if not the universality of love of God? Surely, other creeds are easier to live, there are less codes to follow, less difficulties in being what that church might call "holy." The very love of God in calling us to live His very life is distinct and different from every other faith. It is, after all, union with Christ in His Church, in a common union with all the holy human saints of history, that is being offered in a Catholic conversion. Not a lifestyle, not a set of beliefs, not a set of practices. Nothing less than union in love with Love itself. That changes the focus of presenting Catholicism to an inquirer to "courting the catechumen" - we are proposing a marriage to the inquirer, through the truth, the way and the life outlined in the Catechism. That reminder throughout the book is what moved me as I read it.

Those interested in the history of Christian mission in Vietnam and in the work of Alexandre de Rhodes will find in this volume a mine of information hitherto unavailable. In particular, the book examines de Rhodes's work, Cathechismus, which is the first published Vietnamese book in the Romanized script. Phan's book is a landmark study.

Bernard Haring was in the forefront of the reform of the Catholic Church which "took off" in the Second Vatican Council 1962-65.As a result he was one of the few in a good position to evaluate the 30 years since. His perspective is gentle and kind, but he states clearly the ways in which the present Pope and his bureaucrats have derailed, narrowed and minimised the hopes of the Council and the Church. Yet he is still hopeful, and proposes an agenda for the next century's implementation of the Council's reforms. An excellent read for Catholics and those who are interested in the development of a freer, more loving and more open Christianity.

the new dictionary of sacramental worship is indeed indispensable for students pursuing a degree in sacramental theology and or liturgical theology. it provides the spectrum of relevant information on the history, development and current thinking on the subject. makes an excellent addition to your library...

This dictionary is a necessary tool for any convert wishing to gain better mastery over commonly used Catholic words. I would give it five stars and recommend it highly. It has a useful pronunciation guide and short description of each word meaning.

I can't say enough about the beauty of this book. It is worth double the cost just for the chapters on Liturgy of the Hours and scripture study. There are simple chapters and complicated chapters. This is one book you will keep on your shelf for multiple readings and spiritual lifts over the years.

Illustrated by the Studio Galante of international renown, every page has a border. There are little text boxes dispersed throughout highlighting interesting facts or myths once believed to be fact. The text is clearly written, the balance between illustrations and text is appealing. Includes maps and index. A wealth of information will give students a well rounded insight into the period covered. Other volumes (including Ancient Egypt) available.