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The Cross: Meditations and Images

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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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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This is My Body – A Call to Eucharistic Revival

In this brief but illuminating text, Bishop Barron offers a threefold analysis of the Eucharist as sacred meal, sacrifice, and Real Presence, helping readers to understand the sacrament of Jesus’s Body and Blood more thoroughly so that they might fall in love with him more completely. Read More

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Building Bridges

Building Bridges

Lord David Alton and Rob Chidley present a practical and compassionate picture of secretive North Korea and it's long and recently tragic history. Read More

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Lumen Fidei The Light of Faith

Lumen Fidei The Light of Faith

Pope Francis' first Encyclical contains an urgent call for faith to be seen as 'a light' to serve all, 'for once the flame of faith dies out all other lights begin to dim. Read More

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Pope Francis – The Path to Change

Pope Francis has thoroughly re-engaged the Catholic Church with the modern world, by tackling the difficult and urgent questions that we face as a civilization, in order to illuminate the path to change. French sociologist Dominique Wolton interviewed Pope Francis regularly over the course of a year, and their open, warm dialogue builds a detailed picture of how Pope Francis became the most popular leader the Catholic Church has ever seen.   Read More

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Sister Wendy’s 100 Best-loved Paintings

Shortly before she died in December 2018, and nearly thirty years on from her first book, Sister Wendy was working with SPCK on an anthology of her all-time favourite paintings. The result is this enthralling collection, which will delight her many fans all over the world 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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A Simple Penance Book

The practice of Confession, Penance and Reconciliation bears rich fruit not only in the Christian’s own life but impacts directly on the lives of those around us. The true joy needed in the mission to share our faith arises from a real experience that our sins have been forgiven. Read More

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Missioners: Priest & People Today

Missioners: Priest & People Today

By Archbishop Vincent Nichols The Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, offers priests and people alike a reflection on the enduring themes which are a constant in the life of the priest, drawing on his homilies over the last five years at the ordination of priests and deacons. Read More

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Prayer Book for the Year of Consecrated Life

Prayer Book for the Year of Consecrated Life

Gathering the most beautiful prayers, hymns, litanies and novenas from the diverse traditions of consecrated life, this prayer book is an invaluable aid to following Christ during this special year. Read More

53 in stock

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Field Guide to English Clergy

In this book you will find the fascinating and strange fact of the Anglican church from the past. The ‘Mermaid of Morwenstow’ excommunicated a cat for mousing on a Sunday. When he was late for a service, Bishop Lancelot Fleming commandeered a Navy helicopter. ‘Mad Jack’ swapped his surplice for leopard skin and insisted on being carried around in a coffin. Read More

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Tom Bissell – Apostle

In this profound and moving journey into the heart of Christianity past and present, Tom Bissell travels across the world to explore the lives and legacies of the Twelve Apostles. Read More

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30 Day Consecration to St Joseph

St Joseph shows us a very special example of holiness. In this beautiful book of consecration, Fr Gerard Skinner provides the prayers and meditations to bring our hearts and our needs to Jesus through the powerful intercession of his foster father St Joseph. Read More

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Faith Finding a Voice

In Faith Finding a Voice Cardinal Vincent Nichols invites us to join him in an exploration of the presence of God in our lives. How might we attune our ears to listen with greater attention to the voice of God, through Scripture, the teachings of the Church, divine worship and the exercise of Caritas? How might the gift of faith be realised in our lives in order that an authentic voice might be heard through our words and actions? The reader is encouraged to reflect upon the mystery of the Triune God revealed to humanity and seen uniquely in Jesus Christ. Read More

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Pope Francis by Matthew E. Bunson

Pope Francis by Matthew E. Bunson

Matthew Bunson takes the reader through the dramatic days leading up to Papal conclave and offers a compelling insight into the man who became pope. Read More

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Life is Not a Long Quiet River

Approaching old age need not be a thing to be feared. It can and should be a time of freedom and spiritual contentment. Our Biblically allotted lifespan is 'three score year and ten, or eighty if we are strong'. Even today, this is probably about right for many. The decade between 70 and 80 is an important opportunity to reflect on the meaning of life. Read More

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Saint Joseph Gift Bible

This luxury gift boxed Saint Joseph family edition Bible includes the Old and New Testaments. Easy-to-read, and inviting 13-pt.typeface, and is the largest of any Catholic Bible. Gold page-edging, two decorative ribbons, and is durably bound in white padded imitation leather. Read More

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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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Pope Francis – Open To God Open To The World

Pope Francis is in constant dialogue with the outside world and with the universal Catholic Church. He likes being asked questions, finding it easy to respond, and maintains a good relationship with the press. In  this book are some of his most valuable engagements in dialogue form with people of all sorts and kinds. Read More

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The Eclipse of Christianity-and why it matters

The mainstream Churches are faltering - or even at risk of dying out - in their Western and Middle Eastern heartlands. Surveys confirm that only a minority of people in a country such as Britain now claim Christian allegiance. The pattern is being matched in neighbouring societies. At the same time many opinion formers preach secularist ideology with a self-confidence shading into dogmatism. Others, unsure of their moorings, feel some residual attachment to spirituality, while being sceptical about the existence of God and other articles of belief. Read More

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Pope Francis -The Name of God is Mercy

Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, Pope Francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other ideas – reconciliation, the closeness of God – that comprise the heart of his papacy. Read More

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