A biblical and theological guide to Jacopo Tintoretto's paintings at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco

A biblical and theological guide to Jacopo Tintoretto's paintings at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Bring your heart closer to Jesus through Mary. - A beautiful little guide to lead you to the heart of the mysteries of the Holy Rosary - Profound meditations on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries - Reflections by Pope Benedict XVI - Radiant reproductions of sacred art masterpieces to enhance your meditation of the mysteries - Stimulating essays, prayers, poetry, and more

"The lordship of Christ should include an interest in the arts," writes Francis Schaeffer. "A Christian should use these arts to the glory of God, not just as tracts, mind you, but as things of beauty to the praise of God."Many Christians, wary ofcreating graven images, have steered clear of artistic creativity. But the Bible offers a robust affirmation of the arts. The human impulse to create reflects our being created in the image of a creator God.Art and the Bible has been a fo...

For over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence.

The Bible is an ancient, enigmatic text from a culture vastly different from our own and most of us find it hard to read: how then can we understand its importance in the church, and how can it enrich our lives? Central to Lectio Divina is the conviction that to read the Bible faithfully and prayerfully is to learn an art. It is also to be in community, and to enter into dialogue with the God who speaks to each of us through the biblical page. Enzo Bianchi touches on some of the key insigh...

In this insightful book you’ll meet Mary, the Mother of Jesus. You’ll learn about her background and thoughts as she ponders her relationship with her Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. In honor of who she is and to bring justice on her behalf, this book reveals her life and true character. Mary, the Mother of Jesus in the Bible always…•    Points people away from her to Jesus and His teachings •    Humbles herself and seeks none of the glory• &nbs...

Why should we meditate on the cross? Because through the cross of Christ, we can begin to comprehend God’s all-consuming love for us. The short reflections in this book are taken from homilies presented by renounced evangelist Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa on Good Friday in St. Peter’s Basilica. Fr. Cantalamessa, who has been the preacher of the Papal Household since 1980, unfolds for us the mystery and the power of the cross. By willingly embracing the cross for our sake and then rising from t...

Come to a deeper understanding of the transforming love of God through these guided reflections on the encounters between Jesus and three women in the Gospels. By contemplating the faith of Mary Magdalene, the hope of the penitent woman forgiven by Jesus, and the love of Mary for Bethany (sister of Martha and Lazarus) Christians today can learn how to use their unique gifts to serve God and others. These examples of female discipleship teach us that the essential experience of the Christia...

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina—probably best known as Padre Pio—knew with complete certainty that at all times his place was beside Jesus, whether it be Jesus the suffering servant or Jesus the innocent babe. Providing some pre-Advent counsel, he wrote, "[O]ne thing only is necessary, to be close to Jesus." This was his lifelong quest, and his premier advice to all of his spiritual children.

Getting the most out of Bible reading time just got easier. This handy guide is small in size but big on information. Author Terry Glaspey addresses the top questions people have about the Bible, presents a 90–day reading plan, and eases the intimidation factor as he sharesverses for comfort, peace, and grace7 ways Scripture helps us know Goda 5–minute synopsis of the entire Bible8 tools to get the most out of each reading66 one–page su...

The Shroud Of Turin is the most famous and mysterious Christian relic in our history. Many experts have examined and tested the Shroud to determine if it is the Shroud that wrapped around Christ's body at his burial or just a fake. To this day, not a single expert has proven that the Shroud is a fake or that it is real. They provide only personal theories and flawed carbon dating tests.The author, Richard Jackson, has discovered an ancient Bible Code that was used to create the Shr...