Download or read book Last and Near Last Words of the Famous Infamous and Those In Between written by Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-10-28 with total page 719 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has assembled a collection of 3,676 last words from a select group of individuals as they faced their approaching demise. This compilation illuminates a group of beings ranging from convicted criminals to the most holy. Some serenely committed their souls to a higher being while others railed against oncoming death. Many are famous, some are notorious, and others blur into a less well-defined subgroup. The majority of entries consist of final spoken words, but a few wills, epitaphs, diaries, and last letters are also included in this collection. A brief sketch of each person includes birth and death dates, country of origin, and a short biographical sketch. Farewells spoken after the turn of the twenty-first century ensure that this compilation has some of the most up-to-date material in this genre.

Download or read book Butler s Saints of the Third Millennium written by Paul Burns and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pope John Paul II has proclaimed an unprecedented number of new saints and blesseds in the 25 years of his pontificate and shows few signs of slowing the process, despite the criticism from at least one cardinal that the altars are getting 'a little crowded'. The proclamations have been made in a large number of countries, from which the new saints and blesseds have come. This reflects a deliberate policy of strengthening the faith of local churches against the threats from totalitarianism, secularism, Pentecostalism, etc. (the Vatican tends to see most of the 'outside' world as a threat). There has also been a deliberate policy to seek more examples of holiness from outside the ranks of clergy and religious. The twentieth century has been seen as the century of martyrs, largely those of Nazism and Communism, and they feature prominently - those of nominally Catholic military regimes are less favoured. The Introduction will make such points. This volume proposes to cover a four-year period in the Butler's style. Blesseds appearing in the 1995-2000 volumes who have since been canonized will have their entries updated and expanded as necessary; new blesseds will be featured with the information that is available - which in the case of some Third-World figures is not very much. Entries will therefore range from around 3,000 words to 200, with an average of some 800. The number of entries will be approximately 80.

Download or read book Disciples on the Journey written by Sister Digna Vela and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disciples on the Journey is a Catholic bilingual (English and Spanish) Lenten lectionary-based book using the Cycle B Sunday readings as well as Cycle A weeks 3-5 Scrutiny readings for faith sharing in small groups and/or for individual personal reflection and prayer. Each week there are opening and closing prayers, a commentary on the Sunday readings, faith sharing questions for reflection, suggestions for living as a disciple, and a brief life of a saint for inspiration. Pope Francis tells us that at the basis of everything is the word of God, which during the season of Lent we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. Disciples on the Journey can help the Lenten Scriptures proclaimed each Sunday come alive because we have prepared ourselves by prayer and reflection to hear God's Word.

Download or read book The Secrets of Mary written by Janice T. Connell and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the centuries, the Virgin Mary has appeared to ordinary people of every race and culture, bringing forth her messages of love, peace, and comfort. In these trying times, Mary's protection is needed more than ever. In The Secrets of Mary, Janice T. Connell chronicles messages Mary has brought from God, drawn from scripture, experts, and eyewitness accounts. Mary's voice provides a guiding light for modern times, as she explains how to solve problems that are surfacing throughout the world. Janice T. Connell's newest collection of stories includes: • Saint Augustine's discovery of Mary's power • Insight from the world-famous children of Medjugorje in Bosnia • A famous Washington, D.C. media anchor's touching encounter with the Blessed Mother • The author's own awe-inspiring experience with Mary in Japan • And much more. Filled with beauty, wonder, and joy, The Secrets of Mary provides comfort and inspiration to all those who desire Mary's gifts.

Download or read book Finding My Way to Salvation written by V G Rev Fr Richard a Ege and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about our changing world -- the Spiritual content is the important aspect. Finding Truth and migrating to a thought process which helps us to move away from the avarice and greed -- so prevalent today. Understanding the wiles and wickedness of the devil perhaps we can incorporate a true faith that will aid and assist us on our pilgrimage here below. Incorporating the teachings of the Church Fathers and our Lord Jesus Christ -- may we find our way back to that happiness and zeal through a greater understanding of God, Jesus and Mary.

Download or read book An Inquiry into the Existence of Guardian Angels written by Pierre Jovanovic and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 1997-07-29 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journalist's extensive investigation in the areas of near-death experiences, supernatural interventions and guardian angels.

Download or read book Astonishing Bathroom Reader written by Diego Jourdan Pereira and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 600 pages of fascinating facts about everything from science to history to pop culture Did you know the longest mountain range on earth is under water? How about the fact that June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage? If not, don’t worry! You can learn details about these facts and more useful (and useless) trivia in this gigantic collection. With subjects from across the spectrum, read all about the presidents, planets, ball games, and more in six overflowing chapters: Gassy Universe Loaded Science Jamming History Clogged Culture Bursting Sports Flushing Phenomena Whether you’re interested in cannibalism, classic movie quotes, or the Milky Way, there is a list, factoid, or timeline for everyone in this epic compendium. You’ll never be bored on the toilet (or in the car or in bed) ever again. Crack open the Astonishing Bathroom Reader and read all about everything you didn’t think you needed to know!

Download or read book Saints Who Raised the Dead written by Fr. Albert J. Hebert and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories from the lives of St. Francis Xavier, St. Patrick, St. John Bosco, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Rose of Lima, Bl. Margaret of Castello, etc. Includes the raising of persons who had died, descriptions of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory by temporarily dead persons and an analysis of contemporary "after death" experiences. Many pictures of the saints and their miracles. Fascinating. Formerly published by TAN under the title "Raised from the Dead".

Download or read book A Year of Daily Offerings written by James Kubicki and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Year of Daily Offerings is a prayerful 366-day experience immersed in the lives of the saints, the rhythm of the Church calendar, and the stories of ordinary people who lived the Eucharist in their daily lives. It will help you reorder not just your devotional life, but the entire way of looking at your day. This thoughtful, yearlong book of morning meditations from Rev. James Kubicki, S.J.—bestselling author of A Heart on Fire—provides a rich array of reflections based on Ignatian spirituality that invite you to begin each day with a sincere offering of your life to God. Combining a contemporary tone with a strong Biblical understanding, Fr. Kubicki shows you how to live your Eucharistic offering each day. He provides a fresh perspective on the promise of connecting with God through the practice of morning prayer by using prayers of the saints, a word to carry throughout the day, and an evening reflection to reflect on the day you offered to God.

Download or read book War And Peace written by Leon Bourke and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is directed to the non-Catholics, in the hope of soliciting their devotion to the Mother of God, in order to hasten the day when the Pope and his bishops will perform the simple and short ceremony of consecrating Russia to Mary's Immaculate Heart. Such a simple act to spare mankind from a horrible catastrophe! God asks so little for all the love He bestows on the human race.

Download or read book Christian Mummification written by Ken Jeremiah and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mention of mummification immediately brings to mind the ancient Egyptians--but the Roman Catholic Church has long used the practice to preserve notable members of its faith. In Italy alone, more than 300 preserved bodies appear on display in churches and cathedrals--the mummified remains of saints, priests, martyrs, and other high-ranking Roman Catholic officials. This study explores the history of Roman Catholic mummification, which continues to this day in the use of New Kingdom Egyptian mummification procedures on popes. It explores various types of mummies, the connections between the Catholic Church and Egyptian religious practices, the treatment of the dead by other faiths, and the veritable cult that has arisen in Italy surrounding the saints whose bodies are preserved. By examining this unusual practice from both scientific and cultural perspectives, the book sheds light on a relatively unstudied aspect of the Roman Catholic faith.

Download or read book Mystery of the Altar Daily Meditations on the Eucharist written by Kenneth J. Howell and published by Emmaus Road Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The voices of great saints and holy teachers of the past ring out clearly in a unanimous chorus of praise and adoration for the supreme sacrament of the Eucharist. In Mystery of the Altar: Daily Meditations on the Eucharist, Kenneth J. Howell and Joseph Crownwood have brought together these voices to demonstrate the unwavering faith of the Church in the Real Presence of Christ. Aligning daily readings with the liturgical calendar, Mystery of the Altar will enlighten and enliven readers as they contemplate the wide-ranging applications of Eucharistic truth to their lives. A worthy companion for Eucharistic adoration or personal prayer, Mystery of the Altar will ignite love for the Eucharistic Lord in the hearts of all who savor its wealth of meditations.

Download or read book The World s Greatest Psychics written by Francine Hornberger and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years people have been intrigued and mystified by oracles and prophets. Yet, who are the most extrasensory preceptors' of all time - and who are the frauds? This amazing collection includes the stories of fifty of the world's all-time top psychics and details of their most astounding predictions. From St. John the Divine, who had a vision of the end of the world to the shadowy Rasputin. Nostradamus, Madame Blavatsky and Uri Geller are also included and their histories profiled, with a revealing look at how their work has been credited - or discredited'

Download or read book Blessed Jacinta Marto of Fatima written by Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Cirrincione and published by TAN Books. This book was released on 1992-08 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dead at only 10, Bl. Jacinta, after the Fatima apparitions, had dedicated her life to perpetual reparation for the conversion of sinners and thus gained great sanctity. Here is her remarkable story!

Download or read book Saints written by Dawn Marie Beutner and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Jesus told us to be perfect, and Vatican Council II emphasized a universal call to holiness for all Christians, how do we learn to do that? One great way is to learn from and pray with the saints of the Catholic Church. We can follow in the footsteps of the ordinary Catholic men and women who fought the good fight to be holy until the end of their lives – and won that fight. The saints have been the inspiration of faithful Catholics for hundreds of years because they show us what it looks like to follow Jesus Christ despite countless challenges and obstacles. This unique book contains short biographies of multiple saints for every day of the year, including an intercessory prayer to each saint. This helps the reader to learn about, and pray with, the numerous saints of the Church, "the communion of saints" whose personalities and challenges often resonate with our own. This collection also provides wonderful resource information to learn more about individual saints, inspiring quotes from saints, and detailed explanations of Catholic terms that often befuddle us. The saints in this collection come from every period in his- tory, countries, age ranges, and vocations. They show us that holiness truly is a path open to all who seek to follow Jesus Christ. By reading about the lives of the saints each day, we can learn how to apply their life lessons to our own daily challenges. By praying daily for their help, we can ask for their spiritual help and wisdom – and point ourselves toward Heaven, where we hope to spend eternity with God.

Download or read book Your My Our History written by Forest Leigh Littke and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language has always been the way we communicate. Even God used it to communicate with Adam. In ancient China, words were carved into dried bones, strips of bamboo, and perhaps even animal skins until paper was developed. Forest Leigh Littke, who was an oral English teacher in mainland China from 2010 to 2018, recalls how he fell in love with and learned Chinese in this guide to learning the language based on phonetics. By using surnames from throughout history, he explains how phonetics work as well as how to match Chinese script characters with spoken words. With inspirational quotes and a fun workbook, this book will serve as a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Chinese language.

Download or read book Butler s Lives of the Saints 1999 2003 written by Paul Burns and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a month-by-month guide to the saints canonized or beatified from late 1999 to the end of 2003, with an overview of each saint's life and accomplishments.