A Cry of Stone 'In this long-awaited fifth novel in his series, Children of the Last Days , Michael O'Brien explores the true meaning of poverty of spirit. Loosely based on the real lives of a number of native North Americans, A Cry of Stone is the fictional account of the life of a native artist, Rose Webos. Abandoned as an infant, Rose is raised by her grandmother, Oldmary Webos, in the remotest regions of the northern Ontario wilderness. The story covers a period from 1940 to 1973, chronicling Rose's growth to womanhood, her discovery of art, her moving out into the world of cities and sophisticated cultural circles. Above all it is the story of a soul who is granted little of human strengths and resources, yet who strives to love in all circumstances. As she searches for the ultimate meaning of her life, she changes the lives of many people whom she meets along the way. 'O'Brien takes the reader deep into the heart of a ¢â‚¬Å“small¢â‚¬? person. There he uncovers the beauty and struggles of a soul who wants only to create, to help others to see what she sees. The story also explores the complex lies and false images, the ambitions and posturing that dominate much of contemporary culture, and shows how these have contributed to a loss of our understanding of the sacredness of each human life. 'Once again, Michael O'Brien beautifully demonstrates that no matter how insignificant a person may be in the world's eyes, marvels and mysteries are to be found in everyone. His central character, Rose, is among the despised and rejected of the earth, yet her life bears witness to the greatness in man, and to his eternal destiny.' ' ¢â‚¬Å“Michael D. O'Brien is a major talent, one of the brightest lights in the Catholic literary firmament. His latest novel, A Cry of Stone , makes for disturbing reading at times. This is as it should be. We live in disturbing times and O'Brien's narrative strips the gloss from the demonic reality of our heedless and hedonistic age. Few writers of fiction unveil this paradoxical Presence in Absence better than O'Brien.¢â‚¬?' "Joseph Pearce , Author, Tolkien: Man and Myth ' ' ¢â‚¬Å“Like O'Brien's other novels, this book has the same perception, empathy and style; the same importance of subject; the same intense need to tell a story and tell it so very well. Fans will be delighted to continue their relationship, newcomers will be delighted to discover this remarkable voice.¢â‚¬?' "Michael Coren , Author, The Man Who Was Chesterton ' ' ¢â‚¬Å“ A Cry of Stone by Michael O'Brien is a delightful maze of interest. After reading it through, I re-read it again. It is inspiring, educational, and tests the sense of understanding. Altogether a good read!¢â‚¬?' "Rita Joe , Native Canadian poet,' Winner, Governor General's Prize for Literature' ' ¢â‚¬Å“O'Brien is a painter as well as a novelist, and his unlikely heroine"an Indian girl, Rose, with a twi

Adoremus Hymnal: Organist Edition This is the hymnal that will inspire Catholics to want to sing the great sacred music of our heritage. Beautifully bound, this hymnal is much more than a collection of hymns. Following the general plan in Musicam Sacram , this hymnal consists of three major sections: the Order of the Mass; musical settings for the Ordinary of the Mass; and a selection of about 160 of the most beautiful hymns ever written - for every season of the liturgical year and other feasts and holidays. All three sections include Latin and English selections. 'The Organist Edition includes: 'Music plus above indices - Modern notation for chant accompaniment'in 3-ring binder, with a set of four CDs that include all the sung parts of the hymnal (first stanza and refrain). ' The Organist Edition will only include CDs if ordered through Ignatius Press

All Ye Lands - Teacher's Manual 'Please note that this manual is a beta copy.'

Bernanos This book is a double-treat: it combines the genius of the towering theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar and his ability to make his subject come alive before the reader, along with the focus of that genius on someone with the spiritual depth and creative stature of Georges Bernanos, considered by many to be the greatest Catholic creative writer of the twentieth century. The goal of this book is to simply convey what Bernanos wanted to say as the devout Christian that he was. Bernanos was a deeply prayerful, practicing sacramental Catholic whose profound love for the Church made everything he created or wrote an "ecclesial existence that has been given form: existence derived not merely from an abstract, individual faith but from the faith of the Church." With judicious quoting of the primary source and careful juxtaposing of texts and commentary, Balthasar provides a unique forum from which Bernanos can speak to the reader in a way that he can be clearly heard and genuinely understood.

Beyond the Gate A powerful retelling based on actual events during the 1994 Rwandan genocide about a Catholic priest and an idealistic young teacher who are trapped in a humanitarian and military crisis. As thousands of Tutsi refugees seek sanctuary at cole Technique Officielle school, UN peacekeepers are ordered to withdraw, leaving the school open to Hutu militia ready to launch a bloody attack. The priest and teacher face a terrible choice of remaining among the refugees or fleeing for their lives. Stars John Hurt and Hugh Dancy. This DVD contains the following language options: English or French with optional English or Spanish subtitles. This movie is rated R

Butler's Lives of the Saints Four volumes of the classic text combine the writing and historical significance of over 2,000 Catholic saints. Your entire family will find this sensational CD-ROM a beautiful tribute to the martyrs, virgins, bishops, widows, and heroes of our time, their life, death, writings, and historical place in the world. No other single source contains this comprehensive selection of information' Music, hyperlinks, and beautiful art enhance this multi-media presentation. Pop-ups provide instant access to related material. It is a great tool for CCD teachers to introduce students to the Saints and the Catholic Church.' FEATURES:' - Butler's Lives of the Saints " The complete four-volume set with over 2,500 saints. - Lives of the Saints for Children " A single volume of heroic stories for kids - illustrated and interactive. - The Wisdom of the Saints " Key passages from the writings of the saints. - The Saints and Us " Theology of the importance of saints in our lives; the who and why of patron saints; and saints in the Church - Church History " The role of the saints in Church and World History. - Liturgical Music and Gregorian Chant.' SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 'Windows ‚: 386 or higher, 4MB RAM, Windows‚ 3. lx or Windows‚ 95, 98, 2000, XP and VISTA. Super VGA graphics card, monitor with 256 colors and CD-ROM drive. Sound card and speakers are needed for audio.'Macintosh ‚: LC II or higher, 4MB free RAM, System 7.0 or higher, color monitor with 256 colors, CD-ROM drive. 'Mac OSX needs Classic installed.

Christians in China Christianity first came to China by way of the Silk Road in the seventh century, and, ever since, this great and enduring civilization in the heart of Asia has been home to brothers and sisters of Christ. ' Christians in China: A.D. 600 to 2000 chronicles the lives of the Chinese faithful who through the centuries have been both accepted and rejected by their own countrymen. It explores the unique religious and political situations in which Chinese Christians, Catholic and Protestant, have struggled to live their faith and give witness to Christ. ' This major work covers each of the historic periods in China with a focus on the development of Christianity and its cultural interaction in each period. It shows the evolution of Christianity as it occurred within the People's Republic of China. While telling the stories of various Christians throughout Chinese history, the author addresses a few key questions: How the did the Church develop over many centuries in a culture so different from the West? How do Christians in China give witness to their faith? How do they contribute to the life of the universal Church? The answer to such questions provides a meaningful historical background to the broad approach of Pope Benedict XVI in His Letter to the Catholics in China issued on June 30, 2007. Illustrated. ' Jean-Pierre Charbonnier , a priest of the Missions Etrangares de Paris Society (MEP) now residing in the Archdiocese of Paris after 30 years in East Asia, is the Director of the China Service of the Paris Foreign Missions Society and a respected authority on the Church in China. He was educated at the Major Seminary of Versailles, and at the Sorbonne. He is the author of the Guide to the Catholic Church in China . In 1981 he founded in Singapore the Zhonglian Center: China Catholic Communication Service. Since 1975, Father Charbonnier has visited China and Hong Kong 43 times. This book is a translated, updated, and expanded version of his landmark work Histoire des Chrotiens de Chine . 'For Press Release information on Christians in China , click here ' Photos from Christians in China ' '

Compact Ignatius Bible (RSV) - Brown and tan leather An elegant, beautifully crafted compact edition of the popular Ignatius Bible , RSV Catholic version. At only 4.5¢â‚¬?x 6.5¢â‚¬?, it's easy to pack when on the move, yet features readable type, along with other special features including: - Pacific Duvelle Brown '- Gold-gilded pages '- Silk ribbon marker '- Presentation section '- "Dei Verbum" document '- Special prayers and devotions '- Beautiful gift box '- Bonded leather covers '- Handsome, top-quality compact edition of very popular RSV Catholic Bible, also known as ¢â‚¬Å“The Ignatius Bible¢â‚¬?. '- The many special features make this Bible a great gift. '- Compact size permits easy personal reading, at home or on the go.

Compact Ignatius Bible (RSV) - Burgundy with zipper An elegant, beautifully crafted compact edition of the popular Ignatius Bible , RSV Catholic version. At only 4.5¢â‚¬?x 6.5¢â‚¬?, it's easy to pack when on the move, yet features readable type, along with other special features including: - Duradera Burgundy Zipper '- Miraculous medal on zipper pull '- Gold-gilded pages '- Silk ribbon marker '- Presentation section '- "Dei Verbum" document '- Special prayers and devotions '- Beautiful gift box '- Bonded leather covers '- Handsome, top-quality compact edition of very popular RSV Catholic Bible, also known as ¢â‚¬Å“The Ignatius Bible¢â‚¬?. '- The many special features make this Bible a great gift. '- Compact size permits easy personal reading, at home or on the go. '

Explorations in Theology, Vol. 3 : Creator Spirit In this third book, Balthasar presents various ways in which something of the Creator Spirit should be experienced through his manifestations: in the way in which he leads human persons to the living God ("Faith"), in the way in which he distinguishes the spirits of this time ("Crisis"), in the way in which he initiates into the mystery of the Incarnate One ("Night"), in the way in which he breathes through the finite structures of human life as that which is incomprehensibly open ("Breath"), and in the way in which he reveals himself as love ("Spirit"). ' click here to visit the von Balthasar website! '