Lent and Easter

Bishop Serratelli invites you to journey with those who were with Jesus in His last hours. You may be like Peter one day, and like Judas, Simon, Mary Magdalene, or Our Lady on another. This Lenten book provides a deeper appreciation for God's eternal saving love.

Size 4-3/8 x 6-3/4 Pages 96

John Paul II's Biblical Way of the Cross

In 1991, Pope John Paul II introduced a new Bible-based interpretation of the Stations of the Cross. This devotional guide invites readers to prayerfully walk in solidarity with Jesus on his agonizing way of the cross from his last torturous moments in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death and burial.

Now with full-color station images from previously unpublished paintings by Michael O'Brien, this booklet creates an ideal resource for individual or group devotional use, particularly during the Lenten season.

Author: Amy Welborn, Michael Dubruiel

50 Books per Box

5.5" x 8.5" booklet

32 pages

January 1, 2009

The cross is both the world's most contemptible instrument of punishment and the symbol of humanity's greatest hope. In turning this tool of torture into his followers' proudest boast, Jesus produced the most dramatic reversal the world has ever experienced. Worn around our necks, hung in our homes, carried in procession, and set on mountaintops, the cross speaks to what we believe about Jesus and about how we understand our lives in relationship to him.

This study plumbs the depths of Scripture for the horrible and glorious significance of the world's most beloved symbol. Ideal for Lent and Easter seasons.

Schedule For Group Study:

Session 1: Introduction

Session 2: Lessons 1-6

Session 3: Lessons 7-12

Session 4: Lessons 13-18

Session 5: Lessons 19-24

Session 6: Lessons 25-30

"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.�

just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.

Front Text:

But you are a chosen race, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Jesus is God's greatest victory and likewise he is the fulfillment of humanity's deepest longing. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, a new age has dawned and life will never be the same again. What exactly did happen on Easter morning? Why did it impel the disciples to begin a journey that would transform the world? This book will help you understand what the Scriptures teach us about our own resurrection and how that hope gives purpose to everything we do.

Schedule For Group Study:

Session 1: Introduction

Session 2: Lessons 1-6

Session 3: Lessons 7-12

Session 4: Lessons 13-18

Session 5: Lessons 19-24

Session 6: Lessons 25-30

The gospel stories of the passion and resurrection of Jesus are at the core of Christian faith, revealing the nature of God, the person of Jesus, and the path of every disciple. Explore these essential stories in the unique accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John with reliable guide Stephen Binz, and embrace the cross and resurrection in your own life. Ideal for Lent/Easter study. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 6 lessons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome                                                                                               7

What materials will you use?                                                                8

How will you use these materials?                                                        8

Map of Jerusalem in the Time of the New Testament                         10

Lesson One (Introduction and The Passion according to Mark)          11

Lesson Two (The Passion according to Matthew)                                35

Lesson Three (The Passion according to Luke)                                     59

Lesson Four (The Passion according to John)                                       79

Lesson Five (The Resurrection according to Mark and Matthew)          97

Lesson Six (The Resurrection according to Luke and John)                 107

Praying with Your Group 124 Reflecting on Scripture                         126

Each lesson includes a video lecture. Videos can be viewed online (link provided on Table of Contents page of each book) or on DVD (available for purchase). Speakers for this study are Catherine Upchurch, Thomas Jakobs, Matthew A. Glover, David LeSieur, Dan Hennessey, Clifford M. Yeary and Judy Hoelzeman

Bestselling author and beloved retreat leader Joyce Rupp has offered companionship and gentle guidance throughout the seasons in such books asMay I Have This Dance? and Anchors for the Soul. InJesus, Friend of My Soul,each two-page daily reflection brings our attention to the Lenten season, providing reflections for growth and inviting us to follow Jesus and become more like him.

As Christians, Joyce Rupp writes, we look to the person of Jesus to learn from him.Because our lives are filled to the brim with activity, it is easy to drift away from trying to live as Jesus did, and we find ourselves in need of time to focus on drawing close to him again and learning from his example. In Jesus, Friend of My Soul, Rupp guides us from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday illustrating both how Jesus called his followers to change and how his actions provide us a blueprint for growth.

Rupp helps us learn from the qualities of Jesus and the actions and teachings that marked his time on earth, including:

• how Jesus extended mercy after Peter's denials
• how Jesus trusted in his Father, even as he experienced other emotions when troubling events occurred
• how Jesus spoke and acted with integrity, which made him a valuable and trustworthy person for others to listen to and follow

Each day's reflection begins with a verse from scripture and a meditation centered on Jesus life, actions, and teachings that are applied to our lives. We are then offered a prayer and an intention to carry with us throughout the day. Each brief reflection gently leads us to new growth in our lives and invites us to reach new depths in our faith. Questions for individual or group study are included.

Two Tenebrae Readings & Services by Richard A Dinges

Provides pastors and congregations with dramatic ways to remember the Passion of the Lord.   Used in the latin mass.

Tenebrae I - 9 reading parts

Tenebrae II - 12 reading parts

Parts are simple enough for both young people and adults.   They are creatively drawn from the Bible narratives and present realistic human responses from those who would be his disciples.

In this book about Julian of Norwich, Sheila Upjohn explores the 'Revelations of Divine Love' alongside passages from Scripture. As part of the 'Prayer Journey Through Lent' series, 'The Way of Julian of Norwich' reveals how Julian's fresh perspectives on sin and judgement, anger and forgiveness, the Incarnation and the crucifixion can challenge and enlighten us, six hundred years later, in a world so badly in need of the assurance of God's unconditional love. This inspirational book by Sheila Upjohn serves as a guide to Julian of Norwich that will deepen the reader's prayer life during Lent and throughout the year. Upjohn transports the reader back to the middle ages in this book about 'Revelations of Divine Love' and Julian of Norwich to give a deeper understanding of Julian who was so often perceived as an outsider. As a foundation member of 'Friends of Julian of Norwich' and having first read 'Revelations of Divine Love' almost fifty years ago, Sheila Upjohn has a long and intimate association with Julian of Norwich and so offers a captivating perspective of Julian within 'The Way of Julian of Norwich'.

A companion book for anyone celebrating the season of Easter, with prayers and practices from a variety of denominations and traditions. Sections include It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming; Easter Vigil Prayers; Pascha-themed Prayers; He Is Risen; and Prayers for Eastertide.

Count the sheep -- and the laughs -- in this hilarious follow-up to picture bookThe Night Baafore Christmas. With sheep misbehaving all over the house, will Bo get to sleep before the Easter Bunny comes?

In this humorous tale of an Easter Eve gone wrong, Bo just wants to fall asleep so Easter Day -- and the Easter Bunny -- will come faster. But when he tries counting sheep, the sheep get bored and scatter, and chaos ensues: "Sheep 5 juggles eggs, tossing ten in the air. He misses. They crash and get crushed in Bo's hair." Children can count along with Bo as he finds the 10 mischievous sheep misbehaving throughout the house. With a house full of sheep and a mess to clean, will Bo get to sleep before the Easter Bunny comes?
Find out in this hilarious story of a night before Easter gone wrong. With exuberant verse and comical illustrations, this book will have children begging for repeat readings.

This book will have little ones "hoppin' down the bunny trail" with Peter Cottontail, one of Easter's most beloved icons.
The words of this perennial Easter favorite spring to life in this charmingly illustrated book about Easter's favorite bunny.

Here, John the Apostle is shown as the comforting disciple. He is a perfect piece to include in the Crucifixion scene. All Fontanini pieces are made of resin and come in a gift box for easy storage. Story cards explaining each figure's role in the nativity scene are also included.

Front: Happy Easter, Deacon

Inside: Rejoicing in the glory of the risen Christ. With best wishes, Deacon for a happy and blessed Easter.

He is not here, for hw has been raised just as he said. Matthew 28:6

Front: A blesses Easter, Dear Priest

He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Matthew 28:6

Inside: Rejoicing in the glory of the risen Christ. With best wishes, father for a happy and blessed Easter.

Have you ever wished to recite scripture quotes off the top of your head? Or do you long to build a habit of daily scripture reading?

Having a doable plan to regularly and prayerfully engage scripture can make this practice sustainable for people with busy lives. Simply Scripture for Lent and Easter is the perfect place to begin. This daily prayer guide, keyed to the Lenten and Easter seasons, provides a simple framework for reading and reflection upon Mark’s Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Bookend your day with morning and evening readings that incrementally walk you through these foundational books of the New Testament with greater confidence and understanding.

Without skipping a single word of the biblical text, Colleen Reiss Vermeulen, a director of the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan, offers a unique, prayerful approach to spiritual reading that satisfies both the mind and heart. Vermeulen guides you to begin and end your day with a prayerful reading of short passages from a single book of scripture, an approach that she has used for years with her own family. Each day contains helpful context and thoughtful questions to help you uncover both the literal and spiritual senses of the text. Whether you follow this method on your own or read with your family or another small group, this simple process of daily prayer firmly grounded in scripture will help you get to know your Bible and draw you closer and closer to God.