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The Golden Thread

Frances Ellis was a remarkable Catholic philanthropist who took seriously Jesus’ injunction: ‘But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Read More

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Child’s Bible – God speaks to his children

This Aid to the Church in Need classic presents key stories from the Bible to children aged six to nine. For school and parish discounts please call 0345 241 6068 Read More

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Tears and Torture – 33 Days in Kidnappers Den

This book is written by Stephen Ojapah a Catholic priest from Nigeria, currently working in England. It is inspired by his personal kidnapping experience in Nigeria, capturing the general situation of the entire country. Read More

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Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

Alongside ninety easy and delicious traditional and adapted Syrian recipes, Imad will share the unforgettable details of how he fled from Syria and fled to London as a refugee. Imad now runs an acclaimed restaurant in London, which was named GQ's 'Best Breakthrough Restaurant 2022' and a Sunday Times best seller 2023 Read More

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Heavenly Embroidery

A gift of art prints by A.W.N. Pugin to the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus in Aachen (Aix-La-Chapelle) led to the unexpected rise of the Congregation's embroidery workroom. Founded in 1844 by Clara Fey, who was beatified in 2018, the sisters were devoted to the education and care of disadvantaged children. Exiled from Germany under Bismarck's 'Kulturkampf', the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus then established twelve houses elsewhere. Read More

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John Bradburne – Soldier, Poet, Pilgrim

The life of John Bradburne reflects a struggle familiar to many people today: if you want to find God you need to search. Bradburne’s search, his life’s pilgrimage, took him from his birthplace in Cumbria through India, Malaya, and Burma Read More

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Looking Ahead – A Catholic Handbook for School Students

Looking Ahead answers big questions about life, God, and the world. Full of useful information, quirky facts, assorted prayers, stories of saints and heroes, and beautiful illustrations, Read More

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At the Service of the Truth: Priesthood and Ascetic Life

Cardinal Robert Sarah has emerged as one of the clearest and most profound voices in the Catholic world today, speaking with his trademark clarity and directness this book is drawn from a retreat given to priests in 2020. Read More

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The Gospel according to Mark – Large print

The shortest of the Gospels, Mark’s was written for gentile Christians, and is widely considered to be the most ancient of the four Gospels Read More

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The Gospel according to Luke – Large print

Luke’s Gospel was written for Christian gentiles of some social standing. Tradition holds that the evangelist was a doctor and a companion of Paul and author of the Acts of the Apostles. Read More

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St Mark the Evangelist

St Mark the Evangelist, the work of love and dedication of Serena Fass, is an exquisitely illustrated record that brings to life the rich history, witness and ministry of Saint Mark and the Coptic Church. Read More

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Prepare the Way of the Lord

Prayerfully discover the meaning of Christmas with this collection of meditations on the Scripture of the Advent season and line-by-line contemplations on the Hail Mary. Read More

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Pray the Rosary Paperback Book

Pray the Rosary with the aide of this small paperback booklet. Read More

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Come Holy Spirit Red Card

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Red Confirmation Rosette with Dove

A keepsake rosette for the special Confirmation day. Read More

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Boys Holy Communion Prayer Card

Pop this lovely prayer card inside a card as an extra gift for a boys First Holy Communion. Read More

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Boy’s Keepsake First Communion Prayer Card

A small keepsake for a boys First Holy Communion, with this laminated 1.51prayer card. Read More

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Dear Jesus Boys Bookmark with Tassel

Add this First Holy Communion prayer bookmark inside a First Missal Mass book. Read More

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Communion Mass Book for a Boy

My First Holy Communion Mass book in hard back for a boy with Order of the Mass, Sundays and feast days. Read More

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Communion Doll

A porcelain doll on stand dressed in a Holy Communion dress, a sweet gift to give to a young girl on her special day. Read More

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Silver Studded Cross with Communion Motif

This free standing silver effect cross which comes in a presentation box, would make a lovely gift for a First Holy Communion Read More

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Brass Photo Frame for Holy Communion

First Holy Communion brass photo frame with brass cross and chalice design. Read More

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First Holy Communion Wrapping Paper

First Holy Communion Wrapping Paper with Gift Tag and White Bow Read More

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My First Holy Communion Silver Photo Album

This silver plated 36 page photo album, with a prayer and chalice design glass front page will make a lovely gift for First Holy Communion. Read More

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Praying a Scriptural Rosary

Although the Rosary is the quintessential Marian prayer of the Church, Fr Guy Nicholls shows how it is also a profoundly Scriptural devotion that reveals Christ in its Mysteries. By offering a short Scripture passage to reflect upon for each bead of every Mystery Read More

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Embroidered First Communion Photo Album

My First Communion Embroidered photo album with a gift page at the front and 100 pages to add the memories of the special day. Read More

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The Cross: Meditations and Images

Serena Fass Foreword by HRH The Prince Of Wales From the earliest Christians to present-day believers, the cross of Our Lord Jesus has inspired the faithful to produce incredible art – in stone, paint, textiles, metal, and precious stones – and reflect on its power in their lives. Read More

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YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES – Meditations for the Easter Season

This book completes the trilogy by Bishop Michael Campbell OSA, covering Advent, Lent and the period between Easter and Pentecost. Read More

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The Creed in Slow Motion – Martin Kochanski

The Creed is the bones of our faith, but even people who recite it regularly don’t always hear what it is saying. It is time we all renewed our encounter with the core beliefs of Christianity. Read More

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Anthony of Padua

Anthony of Padua has become one of the most popular saints, well known for the many favours granted through his intercession. Read More

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I believe – An anthology of the Nicene Creed

I believe, by Serena Fass, is a beautiful compilation of images and reflections, inspired by a Lockdown 2020 series of Zoom talks by The Rev'd Prebendary Dr Brian Leathard, and The Rev’d Sam Hole for parishioners of St Luke's & Christ Church, Chelsea. The resulting book is a visual feast, with contributions from a host of distinguished Christian leaders and thinkers, to explain, explore and to challenge our understanding of our faith and to deepen our  commitment to our Christian beliefs. Read More

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How to Pray – Reflections and Essays

C.S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God and prayer in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings. Read More

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Blessed Carlo Acutis – Five Steps to Being a Saint

Carlo Acutis may have only been 15 when he died of Leukaemia, but already he had learned how to live for Jesus. In this biography, discover the life of the computer geek who became the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church. Read More

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A Year with THE BIBLE – 365 Daily Reflections

Packed with 365 daily commentaries in Scripture, A Year with the Bible will take you on a journey from Genesis to Revelation that will deepen your comprehension of the Word. Read More

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Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour

Christ gave his mother to be mother of all Christians and of the whole Church. Read More

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

This CTS edition, approved by the Vatican, incorporates the latest translations of key texts such as the Apostles Creed and prayers of the mass. Read More

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