How to Serve: In Simple, Solemn and Pontifical FunctionsThe ever increasing interest in the Liturgical Traditions of the Church gives rise to the need for adequately trained altar servers, and what better way to assist than to resurrect this classic! This famous handbook is an invaluable resource for all altar boys from beginning to advanced. Though written for instructors, this manual can also be used for home study, schools, and sacristies. Dom Matthew Britt begins by offering specific instructions on

Written after his wife’s tragic death as a way of surviving the “mad midnight moments

Teresa of Ávila

More than 70

the Catholic Church has spread devotion to the Mother of God

lived and enjoyed this life

Fr Pro's quick wit and keen sense of humor were put to good use as he pedaled around Mexico City on his bicycle in various disguises

and thus to postpone the great tribulation long enough to preach the Gospel to the whole world

Do you ever feel confused

the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared eighteen times to a poor teenage girl in rural France

I therefore solemnly state that the Church in Africa is staunchly opposed to any rebellion against the teaching of Jesus and of the Magisterium

especially young people

Michael Davies presents a concise yet vivid portrait of this glorious period of French and Catholic history