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This surplice comes with a wide woven gold band insert in the material on the sleeves and hem line. Square neckline and front and back pleats complete this design from Solivari of Italy.  The white surplice is made of a cotton blend of 45% cotton, 45% polyester, 10% gold thread

• Medium - 39€� 

White Surplice we Purple banding details.

Size Medium

Boy's White Tie and Tie Bar 2 piece gift set.

Tie bar 1.25"W x Gold-plated metal.

Beautiful white rosary case with gold floral design. Perfect to store your rosary.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

The well-known verse in John 3:16 states, Whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. This truth is beautifully displayed on this Whoever Believes in Him Glass Water Bottle, making it a statement piece. The verse has been printed inside a tinted square which resembles a postage stamp with a floral design surrounding the verse. Different shades of purple soothe the eye and provide a calming effect for the user.

This Christian glass water bottle is all about convenience and beauty. Holding 20 fluid ounces of any cold beverage, you can easily take this water bottle. The flip-top lid ensures the beverage stays secured while on the go. You can store it in a bag or vehicle. 

• Capacity: 20 fl oz
• For Cold Beverages Only
• Not Microwave or Freezer Safe
• Packaged in a Gift Box

Mass Cards for the Deceased

4 7/8" x 6 3/4"
50 per box (Gold Foil)
Inside Verse:
The Holy Sacrifice of the Masswill be offered for the repose of the soul of ________
Rev_______(bottom)
Cross (graphic)
With the sympathy of _________ (top)

When changes happen to the Catholic Mass, opinions are strong and diverse. Everyone feels in some way that the Mass is theirs. It is. Or is it? Whose Mass is it? And what should people do to claim it?

Whether or not adult Catholics attend Mass regularly, they strongly bond with it. Within a single generation, English-speaking Catholics experienced the Second Vatican Council's authorization for the first overhaul of the liturgy in four hundred years, and then, in 2011, they prepared for and implemented a revised vernacular translation. Each of these two events awakened strong feelings--and no small amount of lament from other Christian bodies who share the basic structure and content of the Roman Catholic Mass--as people gradually became aware that someone else's decision was going to affect the cornerstone of their spiritual life.

In Whose Mass Is It? Paul Turner examines the impact of the Mass, the connections it makes, and its purpose in the lives of believers.

Subtitle: Why People Care So Much about the Catholic Liturgy
Author: Paul Turner

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ISBN: 9780814648674
Details: 134 pgs , 6 X 9 
Publication Date: 12/11/2015

Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)

With atheism on the rise and millions tossing off religion, why would anyone consider the Catholic Church? Brandon Vogt, a bestselling author and the content director for Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, shares his passionate search for truth, a journey that culminated in the realization that Catholicism was right about a lot of things, maybe even everything. His persuasive case for the faith reveals a vision of Catholicism that has answers our world desperately needs and reminds those already in the Church what they love about it.

A 2016 study by the Public Religion Research Institute found that 25 percent of adults (39 percent of young adults) describe themselves as unaffiliated with any religion. Millions of these so-called "nones" have fled organized religion and many more have rejected God altogether.

Vogt was one of those nones. When he converted to Catholicism in college, he knew how confusing that decision was to many of his friends and family. But he also knew that the evidence he discovered pointed to one conclusion: Catholicism is true. To his delight, he discovered it was also exceedingly good and beautiful.

Why I Am Catholic traces Vogt's spiritual journey, making a refreshing, twenty-first century case for the faith and answering questions being asked by agnostics, nones, and atheists, the audience for his popular website, StrangeNotions.com, where Catholics and atheists dialogue. With references to Catholic thinkers such as G. K. Chesterton, Jacques Maritain, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and Bishop Robert Barron, Vogt draws together lines of evidence to help seekers discover why they should be Catholic as an alternative.

Why I Am Catholic serves as a compelling reproposal of the Church for former Catholics, a persuasive argument for truth and beauty to those who have become jaded and disenchanted with religion, and at the same time offers practicing Catholics a much-needed dose of confidence and clarity to affirm their faith against an increasingly skeptical culture.

Author: Brandon Vogt

ISBN: 9781594717673

5.5" x 8.5" Hardcover

192 pages

On-sale date: October 6, 2017

Why is My Teenager feeling like this?: A Guide for helping teens through Anxiety and Depression by Author  David Murray

"Helps parents to guide their teens through anxiety and depression with biblical and practical solutions"--  

Have you ever looked at your anxious or depressed teenage son or daughter and wondered,  Why is my teenager feeling like this?

In this companion guide to his book for teens  Why Am I Feeling Like This?, pastor and counselor David Murray offers spiritual encouragement and practical direction for parents and other adults who want to help but don't know where to start. Structured around eighteen real-life examples, Murray provides tips for having open conversations with teens about anxiety and depression, as well as discussion questions, Bible verses for memorization, and prayers. With these tools in hand, parents and teenagers alike will be equipped to experience freedom from the chains of anxiety and depression.

Author: Randy Alcorn

This beautiful contemporary chalice (pictured second from the right) is designed with a unique wicker work texture reminiscent of the baskets used to gather the multiplied fish and loaves. A scale paten is included (not pictured).

5 5/8" high and 4 3/8" cup diameter. Holds 16 oz.

Available in brass gold plated or inner cup sterling silver gold plated.

Matching ciboria (pictured far right), open ciboria (not pictured), and wheat-themed chalice and ciboria (pictured left) are all sold separately (see links below).

This beautiful contemporary ciboria (pictured far right) is designed with a unique wicker work texture reminiscent of the baskets used to gather the multiplied fish and loaves. The lid is smooth finished. The entire ciboria is brass gold plated.

6 7/8" high with 4 3/8" cup diameter. Holds 280 hosts.

Matching chalice (pictured second from the right), matching open ciboria (not pictured), and wheat-designed ciboria and chalice (pictured left) are all sold separately (see links below).

This beautiful contemporary open ciboria is designed with a unique wicker work texture reminiscent of the baskets used to gather the multiplied fish and loaves. The ciboria is brass gold plated.

3 3/4" high with 5 1/2" cup diameter. Holds 325 hosts.

Matching chalice and ciboria are sold separately (see links below).

Have you ever wondered why Jesus went into the wilderness? Some believe it was to reveal his divinity or to restore humanity’s relationship with God. In Wilderness Within, Sr. Josephine Garrett, a mental health counselor and popular speaker, reflects on the belief that Jesus went into the wilderness to rescue us—to rescue us! The Lord does not want us to view the wilderness as something that causes worry, anxiety, or fear. “What if, instead,” Sr. Josephine writes, “we looked at how God has been a faithful provider in the wilderness and trusted that He will do the same for us in the wilderness journey ahead? What if we joyfully take His hand and journey into the wilderness, because when Christ enters there, ‘this opposite place of the garden becomes the place of reconciliation and healing’” (Pope Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth)?

Bulk Item - 4 Coins per pack

Front: An American elk deer, with text, "My Rock" / "The Lord is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." / "Psalm 62:2"

Back: Icons of two stags, with text, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:1-2"

The timeless look of our Willow Recognition Tree is a tasteful addition to your Church s fundraising tool kit, and can grow � to 1000 leaves, as your campaign progresses. Your donors will cherish being honored or honoring a loved one s memory on the elegant display.

Each tree is fabricated with an acrylic background that is laser cut and drilled. Metal leaves in your choice of brass, silver, bronze or green are screw mounted with self-tapping screws for easy updating. Each color can be used to acknowledge a level of giving on the tree, affording the Church the opportunity to maximize their investment. Our trunk is a 1 � thick detailed, dimensional casting in a warm bronze color metal for a life time of durability.

We offer rocks, doves and acorns in multiple sizes to recognize and motivate higher donations.

Leaves can be engraved with 1-4 lines of inscription; each line can contain 20 characters per line. Your order includes: a full-sized template/ hardware and directions for an easy installation.

This gracefully styled Tree also comes in a 500 or 1,000 leaf format.

The  New York Times  bestselling author of  Chase the Lion  reveals seven powerful habits that can help you tackle God-sized goals by turning yesterday's regrets and tomorrow's anxieties into fuel for a better today.

"This book will change the trajectory of your life."--John Maxwell, #1  New York Times  bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leadership expert

Too many people delay, downsize, or shrug off their dreams just because they don't know where to start, but playing it safe doesn't account for the massive cost of a life not fully lived.  Win the Day  is the jump-start you need to go after your goals, one day at a time. You'll discover how to:

1. Flip the Script:  If you want to change your life, start by changing your story.
2. Kiss the Wave:  The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way.
3. Eat the Frog:  If you want God to do the super, you've got to do the natural.
4. Fly the Kite:  How you do anything is how you'll do everything.
5. Cut the Rope:  Playing it safe is risky.
6. Wind the Clock:  Time is measured in minutes; life is measured in moments.
7. Seed the Clouds:  Sow today what you want to see tomorrow.

As Batterson unpacks each of these daily habits, you'll see how simple it is to pursue them with focus and dedication--not someday down the road, but now. Transform your perspective of a single day and you'll discover the potential waiting to be grasped at the beginning of each new sunrise.

12 oz plastic spray bottle.

This remarkable stain remover is formulated to remove most red wine stains from carpet and fabric, and has a fresh citrus scent.

• Removes red wine stains from fresh & dried stains.
• Use on carpet, clothing, upholstery, furniture, mass linens

10.24" x 0.98" x 6.69" wings with a silver cross. The wings and cross are made from resin/stone mix.

Winter of the Heart: Finding Your Way through the Mystery of Grief

We can't really prepare for grief. The only experts on grief are those who have survived it and then helped others do the same.

Retreat leader, former psychotherapist, and bestselling author Paula D"Arcy is one of those experts. In Winter of the Heart, she shares her life"s work, accompanying you through seasons of grief and the emotions that come with the loss of a loved one or after other major changes in life.

Winter of the Heart is a companion for anyone early in grieving process for the person experiencing shock, emotional pain, an inability to move, guilt, intense anger, and a range of other emotions that might be new to you.

D"Arcy lost her young husband and toddler in a violent car accident more than four decades ago. She understands your grief and can also help you look to what"s on the other side hope, acceptance, recognition that what you are experiencing is both common and unique, and the essential counsel that you need not ever "get over it."

Winter of the Heart is for those who mourn the death of a loved one, but it is also for counselors and pastoral ministers. You"ll find D'Arcy's words relevant for other occasions when mourning can be painful, including the end of a marriage, job loss, and other major life changes.

Author: Paula D'Arcy

ISBN: 9781594717635

5" x 7" Paperback

64 pages

On-sale date: February 16, 2018

Wisdom Books, the fifth volume of The Saint John's Bible to be released, includes some of the Old Testaments literary masterpieces, including Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. Also in this volume is the much-loved book of Job and two Old Testament works including the Wisdom of Solomon, which was originally written in Greek, and Sirach, which comes to us from the Greek tradition. Wisdom Books continues the work of earlier volumes, with a script created by calligrapher Donald Jackson specifically for this project. Artists that will be familiar to readers, Thomas Ingmire, Suzanne Moore, Chris Tomlin, and Sally Mae Joseph, are joined by new contributing artist Diane M. von Arx to bring light that is, illumination to the text. And the images are not to be missed. There are over fifteen large illuminations, among them the spectacular frontispiece for Ecclesiastes and another titled Creative Wisdom. Additionally, to recognize the team of calligraphers that have bonded during six years of work and to capitalize on the aphoristic nature of these books, there is a special emphasis on text treatments. As you spend time with Wisdom Books, you will find yourself treasuring both the words and the images in your heart.

The Wisdom books exemplify the practical spirituality of the people of Israel. Using story, poetry, and aphorisms, the books collect practical wisdom to help guide people in how to live faithful to God, with praise and thankfulness, walking in ways that are upright. The profoundly moving story of Job asks how a good person can suffer if God is just. The Song of Solomon, long read as an allegorical love poem between God and the chosen people of Israel, or as Christ and the church, takes us beyond the commands of the prophets and lessons of history. It steps back from Israel's struggle to be faithful to the Lord and concentrates on the loving relationship between the Lord and the Beloved. Sirach and Proverbs, along with Psalms, are quoted throughout the Rule of St. Benedict. Like the Rule, their pages are filled with wisdom for how to live a godly life. The Saint John's Bible volume Wisdom Books draws out these themes wisdom as a female figure, use of Proverbs in the Rule of St. Benedict, and God's love for us. If we today want to live wisely, we would do well to look to this beautifully illuminated collection of ancient texts.

Author: Donald Jackson, Artistic Director and Illuminator

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ISBN: 9780814690550
Details: 136 pgs , 9 3/4 x 15 
Publication Date: 08/30/2007

When 2 Corinthians is read as a whole in the early manuscripts, we hear a distraught and defensive Paul, struggling to recover the respect of the Corinthians that he assumed in 1 Corinthians. Scholars have supplied a recent visit gone awry to explain this, but Wire argues that the Corinthians have not kept the restrictions Paul laid down in his earlier letter. It is Paul who has changed. No longer able to demand that they imitate his weakness as he embodies Jesus' death, he concedes and even celebrates that they embody Jesus' power and life and thereby demonstrate the effectiveness of his work among them.

With special attention to the women in Corinth who pray and prophesy, Wire looks at each part of 2 Corinthians through three feminist lenses: a broad focus on all bodies within the tensions of the ecosystem as Paul sees it; a mid-range focus on the social, political, and economic setting; and a precise focus on his argument as evidence of an interaction between Paul and the Corinthians. When Paul ends with "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the partnership of the Holy Spirit," the Corinthians have pressed him to reshape his message from "yes but" and "no" to "yes," from a tenacity of qualifiers and subordinations to an overflow of encouragements.

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ISBN: 9780814681725
Details: 400 pgs , 6 X 9 
Publication Date: 07/19/2019

Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah, is ostensibly addressed to males but it does not mean it lacks a concern for women. In this commentary on Deuteronomy, Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos provides serious feminist engagement with the complete text, paying specific attention to the effect it may have on women’s perspectives, and considers ways the text highlights female presence or absence.

In this commentary, van Wijk-Bos encourages readers to question not only the patriarchal practices reflected in Deuteronomy, but also modern misogynist and androcentric assumptions that they may bring to the world of the text. Divided into eleven sections, Deuteronomy offers insight for our present time, as well as an opportunity to hear new voices, examine cultural and gender-biased interpretations, and draw other conclusions to open up new avenues of understanding God and ourselves.

This reading of Mark's Gospel engages this ancient text from the perspective of contemporary feminist concerns to expose and resist all forms of domination that prevent the full flourishing of all humans and all creation. Accordingly, it foregrounds the Gospel's constructions of gender in intersectionality with the visions, structures, practices, and personnel of Roman imperial power. This reading embraces a rich tradition of feminist scholarship on the Gospel, as well as masculinity studies, particularly pervasive hegemonic masculinity. Its politically engaged discussion of Mark's Gospel provides a resource for clergy, students, and laity concerned with contemporary constructions of gender, power, and a world in which all might experience fullness of life.

Author: Warren Carter

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ISBN: 9780814681664
Details: 584 pgs , 6 X 9
Publication Date: 10/15/2019

Qoheleth, also called Ecclesiastes, has been bad news for women throughout history. In this commentary Lisa Wolfe offers intriguing new possibilities for feminist interpretation of the book's parts, including Qoheleth's most offensive passages, and as a whole. Throughout her interpretation, Wolfe explores multiple connections between this book and women of all times, from investigating how the verbs in the time poem in 3:1-8 may relate to biblical and contemporary women alike, to noting that if 11:1 indicates ancient beer making it thus reveals the women who made the beer itself. In the end, Wolfe argues that, by struggling with the perplexing text of Qoheleth, we may discover fruitful, against-the-grain reading strategies for our own time.

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Author: Lisa M. Wolfe
ISBN: 9780814681237
Details: 280 pgs , 6 X 9
Publication Date: 03/06/2020