Luke’s gospel tells us a good seed needs good soil to produce fruit (8:8). An effective way of ensuring that our hearts are that good soil is to ponder and cherish the word God plants there. By stimulating attention, touching our imagination, and enc...

Perhaps no other evangelist better depicts the teaching aspect of Jesus' ministry than Matthew. In this gospel, Jesus is a master at pulling from his own Jewish tradition while at the same time offering new insights. And he seems to do this best when...

The Catholic Bible Study Handbook by Jerome Kodell, OSB, is a handy tool for those who want to begin and continue their study of the Bible. Topics include how the Bible came to be written, a brief history of biblical times along with the geography of...

"Which Bible translation is the best to use or to buy?" "Which does the Church recommend?" In Choosing a Bible Translation, John Pilch discusses two kinds of Bible translations: word-for-word (literal or formal correspondence), and meaning-for-meanin...

2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible offers those with an interest in their historical and religious heritage a guided tour through the Bible. It describes the stories and events of the Bible and places...

Now The Collegeville Bible Commentary is available in an affordable two-volume paperback edition. Special "ease" binding allows the volumes to lay open without assistance. Perfect for classroom use or personal study. The full Scripture texts are not ...

Adults and young adults studying the Scriptures will find The Collegeville Bible Time-Line an invaluable tool. This colorful, graphic representation of the events and people of the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament puts in hand a wealth of informat...

2006 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! In this pilgrimage through church history, Joseph Kelly provides a colorful, graphic representation of the events and people of the Roman Catholic Church and puts in hand a wealth of historical informatio...

Great small-group facilitators are not born with their abilities; they develop them. This book will help facilitators in their task of enabling members to participate fully in their group. The content and exercises of each chapter present practical i...

The more we understand the four gospels—the distinct narrative and theological emphasis of each evangelist, the unique portrait of Jesus that each presents—the better we come to know Jesus. This knowledge, of course, is much more than an intellectual...

Fundamentalism is a a serious and growing problem for Catholics. Its strict interpretation of every passage of the Bible creates a pastoral challenge to make the scriptural Word alive in every age, culture, and social situation. In Fundamentalism: A ...

This leaflet is useful for Leadership Training and other occasions when supplemental information on the Bible may be helpful.

An annual resource for parish ministers, liturgists, pastors, and planning committees, Living Liturgy™ offers a practical means for reflection on and celebration of Mass for Sundays and solemnities as well as select other days. Living Liturgy™ i...

An annual resource for parish ministers, liturgists, pastors, and planning committees, Living Liturgy™ offers a practical means for reflection on and celebration of Mass for Sundays and solemnities as well as select other days. Living Liturgy™ int...

This leaflet is useful for Leadership Training and other occasions when supplemental information on the Bible may be helpful.

This leaflet is useful for Leadership Training and other occasions when supplemental information on the Bible may be helpful.

This leaflet is useful for Leadership Training and other occasions when supplemental information on the Bible may be helpful.

El evangelio de San Lucas nos enseña que la semilla buena necesita tierra buena para producir fruto (8:8). Una manera efectiva para asegurar que nuestros corazones sean aquel suelo bueno es meditar en y apreciar la palabra que Dios siembra ahí. Estas...

Tal vez ningún otro evangelista describe el aspecto de la enseñanza del ministerio de Jesús mejor que Mateo. En este evangelio, Jesús es un maestro en sacar de su propia tradición judía, mientras que al mismo tiempo ofrece nuevas perspectivas. Y pare...