Pope Francis Booklet by Dushan Croos SJ
Catholic Truth Society
This booklet offers a short and accessible biography of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. Amidst the many media reports on the newly elected bishop of Rome and his possible effect on the Church, it is easy to lose sight of who he is and where he really came from. This booklet gives you the facts.
The Jesuits, The Church, and The Papacy by Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ
The election of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope in Church history, has dramatically increased popular interest in the Jesuit Order. In this presentation, Mark Brumley interviews Ignatius Press’s founder and editor, Jesuit Father Joseph Fessio. He shares the story and influence of the Jesuits throughout Church History, reflects on his own life and experience as a Jesuit, and speaks especially about Pope Francis.
For more on our Holy Father, be sure to check out Francis: Pope of a New World, published by Ignatius Press.
Catechism of the Catholic Church – Day 2
II. HANDING ON THE FAITH: CATECHESIS
In these inspiring excerpts from his book My Brother, the Pope, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger shares with us the close friendship that has united him and his brother for more than eighty years. In these detailed and intimate reminiscences that span from…
Title: The Body and Blood of Christ by Dr. Scott Hahn
A former Presbyterian minister, Dr. Scott Hahn was once a militant opponent of the Catholic Church. In this informative presentation, he provides the biblical basis for the Church’s teaching on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi, and gives us a greater understanding of our vocation to be the living presence of Christ in the world.
We all experience suffering at some time in our lives. Our tribulations range from small disappointments to serious tragedies. Listen as scripture scholar and lay theologian, Dr. Scott Hahn, makes sense out of suffering by drawing from the wisdom and insight of God’s Word. He helps us find the meaning of our suffering by showing us how to unite it to the suffering of Christ on the Cross.
Counting Your Blessings by Dr. Scott Hahn
Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Protestant minister, was a militant opponent of the Catholic Church and is now a renowned Catholic theologian. He explains the essential teachings from God’s Word regarding the theology and practice of Catholic family life based on the image of the Blessed Trinity, demonstrating that God’s Word is all that is needed to create a loving family life.
Dr. Scott Hahn presents the historical and biblical origins of the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation), which is probably the most misunderstood of the Seven Sacraments. He provides an important guide for new Catholics, a source of renewal for “old hands”, and a challenge to all of us to deepen our relationship with Christ through regular use of the Sacrament of Penance.
Is it too late to reverse our “culture of death”? Pope John Paul II didn’t think so. That is why he devised a grand strategy called the New Evangelization with the ultimate goal of building a “civilization of love”. Dr. Scott Hahn, lay theologian, presents the biblical blueprint for the Holy Father’s building project.
Each Sunday in the Creed, we profess to believe in “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church”. Dr. Scott Hahn, Catholic theologian, explains how these four “marks” distinguish the Catholic Church from other Christian denominations.