Seven Last Sayings of Christ



Dr. Peter Kreeft

Dr. Peter Kreeft is a world-renowned philosopher and best-selling author of over 35 books. Drawing from the treasured wisdom of such great spiritual thinkers as St. John of the Cross, Thomas Aquinas, C.S. Lewis, and Cardinal Newman, he helps us to understand why truth trumps everything! Listen as he clearly presents seven indisputable reasons why every person should indeed be Catholic.

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Taken from: http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/seven-last-sayings-of-christ



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How to Bring Fallen Away Catholics Back What is evangelization all about? What role does the Church expect ordinary Catholics to play in spreading the Catholic Faith? Dr. Scott Hahn, author and renowned theologian, challenges ?cradle? Catholics to witness to the Faith through everyday life. He presents proven and effective ways to touch those who have fallen away from the Church, even those with the most hardened of hearts.

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Dr. Scott Hahn

Making Sense Out of Suffering

Making Sense Out of Suffering We all experience suffering at some time in our lives. Our tribulations range from small disappointments to serious tragedies. Listen as scripture scholar and lay theologian, Dr. Scott Hahn, makes sense out of suffering by drawing from the wisdom and insight of God's Word. He helps us find the meaning of our suffering by showing us how to unite it to the suffering of Christ on the Cross.

One day we are all going to face suffering in one form or another. To have this spiritual knowledge will make that journey endurable. Jay - Cincinnati, OH

Dr. Scott Hahn

The Fourth Cup

The Fourth Cup Well-known Catholic theologian Dr. Scott Hahn explains Christ's Paschal Sacrifice on the cross as the fulfillment of the traditional fourth cup used in the celebration of the Jewish Passover meal. He draws a symbolic parallel to the Last Supper and Christ's death on Calvary. Through his scholarly insights and important biblical connections, Mass will come alive for you as never before!

Thank you! This put all the pieces of the puzzle together concerning the Holy Eucharist. The Mass has come alive for me and my family! Joe - Kettering, OH

Dr. Scott Hahn

The Lamb's Supper

The Lamb's Supper Based on his best-selling book, Dr. Scott Hahn reveals the early Christians? key to understanding the Mass: the Book of Revelation. With its bizarre imagery, mystic visions of Heaven, and end-times prophecies, it mirrors the sacrifice and celebration of the Holy Eucharist. See the Mass with new eyes, pray the Liturgy with a renewed heart, and enter into the Mass more fully and enthusiastically!

Excellent! It is hard to express the spiritual impact this CD has had on me. I don't believe I will ever celebrate the Eucharist the same way again! Floy - Manchester, KY

Dr. Scott Hahn

Understanding the Eucharist

Understanding the Eucharist A former Protestant minister, Dr. Scott Hahn was a militant opponent of the Catholic Church. Now one of the foremost Catholic theologians in the world, he highlights the key misunderstandings people have about the Eucharist. In this powerful presentation, he explains the Church's teaching from a scriptural and historical perspective in an entertaining and thorough fashion.

This is an absolutely brilliant outline giving biblical proof of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist! Mike - Bogota, NJ

Dr. Scott Hahn

Why Is There Hell? What You Should Know About It!

Why Is There Hell? What You Should Know About It! In this moving study on hell, Dr. Scott Hahn shares what scripture teaches about why hell is necessary. What it is like? Who goes there? How can you stay out forever? He explains why Lucifer refused to serve and then responds from a scriptural perspective to the most seductive modern errors about hell. Included are two bonus excerpts from Dr. Hahn's talk, The Healing Power of Confession.

This is a great CD! It gives the theological basis for hell. For me, it also highlighted the need for continued conversion throughout life. Chad - St. Michael, MN

Dr. Scott Hahn

Discovering the Biblical Significance of Mary

Discovering the Biblical Significance of Mary In one of the most inspiring CDs we have ever offered on the Virgin Mary, Dr. Scott Hahn reveals incredible insights on the Biblical basis for the Catholic teachings regarding Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant. This presentation will help shatter many misconceptions and clearly demonstrate how Catholic teachings are unmistakably rooted in Sacred Scripture. Following the presentation is a bonus segment from a prior talk by Dr. Hahn, "Why Do We Have a Pope?"

Wow! This is by far one of the most inspiring CDs I have heard so far! I can't say enough about it! William - Spring Hill, FL

Dr. Scott Hahn

Understanding The Lord's Prayer

Understanding The Lord's Prayer The Lord's Prayer is the centerpiece of the most famous sermon ever preached - the Sermon on the Mount. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that this prayer "is truly the summary of the whole Gospel." Blending scripture with the incredible insights of the early Church Fathers, Dr. Scott Hahn helps us discover the critical importance of this prayer in our daily journey of faith.

This is an absolutely brilliant outline giving biblical proof of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist! Mike - Bogota, NJ

Dr. Scott Hahn

Seven Deadly Sins - Seven Lively Virtues

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Absolutely wonderful! I love how Fr. Barron gives practical ways to use the information he’s presenting. Nancy - Warroad, MN

Fr. Robert Barron

How to Get the Most Out of Mass

How to Get the Most Out of Mass Dr. Scott Hahn takes us through the awesome grandeur of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, from the entrance song to the dismissal. With great clarity, he takes us through a basic outline of the structure of the Mass, explaining how the Sacred Liturgy transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary and the earthly into the heavenly. A must-have for every Catholic and non-Catholic who wants to know what the Mass is all about.

Your whys and wherefores will be answered! Carrie - Columbus, OH

Dr. Scott Hahn

Consoling the Heart of Jesus



A flexible retreat:

for Lent or anytime … alone or with a group …

over a weekend or as long as you need.

A Do-It-Yourself Retreat Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. IgnatiusEndorsed by EWTN hosts Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, this do-it-yourself retreat combines the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Saints Thérèse of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. The author, Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, The Divine Mercy. 428 pages. Includes practical helps in appendices.

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"The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to."

— Danielle Bean, Editor-in-Chief

of CATHOLIC DIGEST

and FAITH & FAMILY LIVE

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Taken from: http://thedivinemercy.org/chj/

I am thirsty



"... I thirst for you. Yes, that is the only way to even begin to describe my love for you: I thirst for you. I thirst to love and to be loved by you - that is how precious you are to me. I thirst for you. Come to me, and fill your heart and heal your wounds.

If you feel unimportant in the eyes of the world, that matters not at all. For me, there is no one any more important in the entire world than you. I thirst for you. Open to me, come to me, thirst for me, give me your life - and I will prove to you how important you are to my heart..." - I Thirst for You by Mother Teresa

"I thirst." These words of Jesus spoken from the cross had a special meaning for Mother Teresa. In the chapel of her Missionaries of Charity in Dorchester, these words appear in cut-out paper letters attached to the wall at the side of the tabernacle. Here Mother Teresa spent time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament each day. Here she and the sisters gather in similar chapels around the world to pour themselves out as an offering of love before the Lord. Here the Lord filled their thirst and strengthened them for their witness of love in the Mass." -- "I thirst" had a special meaning for Mother Teresa by Cardinal Law

"...Mother Teresa of Calcutta ordered that Jesus' words "I thirst!" should appear next to the cross in all her communities around the world. "The Lord is thirsty for our love, for our heart. He wants to give himself to us. And through us, he wishes to give his love to others..." -- Tragedy of our time is loss of sense of sin - Archbishop of Vienna Addresses International Eucharistic Congress - Zenit News Agency

Lord,

When I am hungry, send me someone to feed;

When I am thirsty, send me someone who needs a drink;

When I am cold, send me someone to warm;

When I am sad, send me someone to cheer;

When I need understanding, send me someone who needs mine;

When I need to be looked after, send me someone to care for;

When I think only of myself, draw my thoughts to another.

So let us pray as though everything depends on God,

and work as though God depends on us for everything.

Amen -- from Via Pacis

'I THIRST' must remain a cry of mystery.

"...The One who created the seas needs a drink of water. Somehow we understand that Jesus Christ is very MAN as well as very God. He is forever committed to be one with YOU and with ME. He is forever one of US!

But 'I THIRST' is assurance of understanding at the throne. At

the heart of God is one who KNOWS what it is like to be human and to suffer -- to be alone -- to hurt -- to weep -- to thirst! When WE hurt, Jesus hurts! For He cares!" -- Reflection on John 19:28

Thou, the great God Whom earth and heaven adore,

Thou dwellest a prisoner for me night and day;

And every hour I hear Thy voice implore:

" I thirst - I thirst - I thirst - for love alway!

I, too, Thy prisoner am I;

I, too, cry ever unto Thee

Thine own divine and tender cry:

"I thirst! Oh, let me die

Of love for Thee!"

For love of Thee I thirst! Fulfil my hope;

Augment in me Thine own celestial flame!

For love of Thee I thirst! Too scant earth's scope.

The glorious Vision of Thy Face I claim!

-- I Thirst for Love, Saint Therese of Lisieux

"This morning, with deep emotion, I celebrated Mass for her [Mother Teresa], an unforgettable witness of a love made concrete and unceasing service to the poorest and most marginalized of our brethren. In the face of those in misery she recognized Jesus' face, imploring from the Cross: 'I am thirsty.' And, with generous surrender of the self, she listened to that cry from the lips and hearts of the dying, of abandoned little ones, of men and women crushed by the weight of suffering and loneliness." -- John Paul II, quoted in Mother Theresa

Lord, Jesus,

you are the fountain for which I thirst,

you are the Master whom I seek.

In your presence

I dare not claim to be without sin,

for you alone are the Holy One of God.

I open my heart to you in faith,

I confess my faults

and lay bare my hidden wounds.

In your love free me from my infirmities,

heal my sickness,

quench my thirst and give me peace.

-- from We Thirst for Living Water

Adapted to the first person from the

First Scrutiny - The Third Sunday of Lent

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [164].

"It is there in His Eucharist that He says to me: 'I thirst, thirst for your love, your sacrifices, your sufferings. I thirst for your happiness, for it was to save you that I came into the world, that I suffered and died on the Cross, and in order to console and strengthen you I left you the Eucharist. So you have there all my life, all my tenderness.'" --

From Mother Mary of Jesus, the Foundress of the Sisters of Marie Reparatrice

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Taken from: http://www.silk.net/RelEd/thirsty.htm

Three Days That Changed the World



Fr. Hector Perez

Fr. Perez brings us alongside Jesus in the final hours of His public ministry as He brings to fulfillment the very purpose His Incarnation, the salvation of all mankind. Fr. Perez's detailed insights of those last three days offer a moving look into the loving heart of the Messiah and detailed descriptions of his intense emotional and physical sufferings as they really were. With this knowledge, our hearts can only love him more.

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Taken from: http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/three-days-that-changed-the-world




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Matthew Arnold

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Dr. Scott Hahn

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Bishop Alexander Sample

The Lamb's Supper

Dr. Scott Hahn

The Healing Power of Confession

Dr. Scott Hahn

Understanding the Eucharist

Dr. Scott Hahn

The Saving Power of Divine Mercy

Fr. Jason Brooks

The Passion of Christ In Light of the Holy Shroud of Turin

Fr. Francis Peffley

Glimpses Along The Way of the Cross

Fr. James P. Shea

Official Prayer for Year of Grace

Prayer Composed by the National Planning Team and endorsed by the Bishop's Working Party, the following is the official prayer for A Year of Grace.

Gracious God, You have blessed this ancient land with many gifts, especially its people. We thank you for the Year of Grace, a time to start afresh from Christ. You invite us to contemplate the face of Jesus your Son, that we may experience a new wave of grace, and that the light of Christ may burn more brightly in our lives. Attune our hearts and minds to the presence of your Holy Spirit, that our Church may be transformed, our relationships be healed, and our nation grow in compassion and justice. With the intercession of St Mary MacKillop, who showed us new ways of living the Gospel, we make our prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us.

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Jesus, as I contemplate your face, let me experience your great love for me. Reveal your saving grace and give me a grateful heart. Heal me of my weaknesses and sin and fill me with compassion for others. Gift me with the wisdom of the Spirit and encourage me to be a faithful witness to the Gospel.

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Come Holy Spirit, Creator blest And in our hearts take up thy rest: Come with thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which thou hast made. O comforter, to thee we cry, thou heavenly gift of God most high: thou font of life and fire and love, and sweet anointing from above. Praise be to thee, Father and Son, And Holy Spirit, with them one: And may the Son on us bestow The gifts that from the Spirit flow.

Louis Lambillotte (19th century)

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Taken from:

http://www.yearofgrace.catholic.org.au/index.php/resources/prayer

Something greater than the temple is here



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At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”

Many of my friends refer to Sunday as the Sabbath and some friends even observe the Jewish Sabbath. In these few sentences Jesus seems to redefine the whole concept of Sabbath saying that he is the lord of the Sabbath. It reminds me of these thoughts from the fourth chapter of Hebrews:

... we who have believed enter that rest ... there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.

There is a rest in believing. There is a peace that passes brainy understanding when we trust the Lord with all of our heart. Why would we ever want something one day a week when we can have it every day? Why follow the law when you can follow the spirit of the law?

Is there any doubt in anyone's mind that Jesus knew that he was God Incarnate when he speaks of being lord of the Sabbath and greater than the temple. Try to imagine what the Pharisees thought when they heard him say that he was greater than the temple of God's presence. As Jesus speaks to them he projects the idea that he is greater than King David and priests who minister in the temple. In saying these things he acknowledges the kingly and priestly nature of the Messiah. Jesus knew who he was.

Lord Jesus, I confess you as Lord of lords and King of kings. You are God.

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

Fr. Robert Barron

Fr. Barron illuminates with conviction that Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah and revelation of God become man. He shows how Jesus fulfills the four tasks of the Messiah according to the Old and New Testaments and how the living legacy of Christ is proclaimed by the Church.

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Taken from: http://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/store/title/who-do-you-say-that-i-am-1


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Confession

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The Healing Power of Confession

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The Truth

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Seven Deadly Sins - Seven Lively Virtues

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Following the Call of Christ Biblical Stories of Conversion Fr. Robert Barron, one of the great spiritual teachers of our time, presents these biblical stories of true conversion drawing from the riches of scriptural accounts. They were people just like you and me who were called by Christ - Bartimaeus, The Man Born Blind, The Woman at the Well, and Jonah and the Great Fish.





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Fr. Robert Barron

Reaching Out to Todays Culture

Reaching Out to Todays Culture In this highly relevant talk, Fr. Robert Barron shares observations from his dialogue with critics of his You Tube videos. He eloquently illustrates how well equipped our Catholic intellectual tradition is to access and clarify the confusion that is so prevalent in our culture about matters of Christian faith and life.





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Abraham Revealing the Historical Roots of our Faith

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Incredible presentation! Steve Ray has really helped me get interested in the Old Testament and excited about studying Sacred Scripture! - Evan, OK

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The Dead Sea Scrolls

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