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Mercy My Mission: Life of Sister Faustina H. Kowalska S.M.D.M.

Mercy My Mission is a book I have never been able to finish.  It is a summary of Sister Faustina's life and her Diary.  Like the Diary, it quotes the words Christ spoke to Sister Faustina.  I love to skim through the book reading only his words.  When I do try to sit down and read the book all the way through, I am pulled into deep prayer.  The book is a phenomenal catalyst for time alone with Jesus.

 

 

 


Passion of the Christ

I realize this is not traditional literature but since the entire movie has subtitles I thought it would be alright on this page.  Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ is a wonderfully moving piece of art.  Yes, there are a few very graphic scenes.  Not nearly as many as those opposing it would have one believe.  It in no way compares to the constant violence I have seen in other movies.  For me, the portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mother touched my heart.  Her eyes grabbed me and I saw the passion in an entirely new way. 

I recommend this film for two reasons.  First, I liked it.  The second reason is that Hollywood is run by money and I want my voice to be heard.  I want more movies about what's truly important.


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Companion to Catechism

 

Companion to Catechism

A Compendium of Texts The Catechism of the Catholic Church reads "often the texts of Sacred Scripture are not quoted literally but merely indicated as a reference (oCf.') in the footnotes. For a deeper understanding of those passages, the reader should go to the texts themselves. These Biblical references are a working tool for catechesis." This Companion to the Catechism of the Catholic Church Book of References contains all the passages of Sacred Scripture referred to in the Catechism arranged according to the paragraphs in which the references are made. But that is only a beginning. The Catechism also refers to conciliar texts, papal documents, writings of the Fathers and of the Saints. There are more than 3,600 of these references extending from the earliest credal formulations of the ancient Church to the documents of Vatican II and beyond to the magisterial teaching of Pope John Paul II. The Book of References includes all the texts referred to arranged, along with the Scripture passages, according to the paragraphs of the Catechism in which they are referred. This Book of References is a valuable instrument in teaching, understanding, and implementing the Catechism. It is a handy one-volume reference library for use with the Catechism. "... I ask the Church's pastors and the Christian faithful to receive this Catechism in a spirit of communion and to use it assiduously in fulfilling their mission of proclaiming the faith and calling people to the Gospel life." -- Pope John Paul II Sewn Softcover