101 Surprising Facts about St Peter's & the Vatican by KIRBY JEFFREY

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Kingdom of Happiness Living the Beatitudes in Everyday Life by KIRBY JEFFREY

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Lord Teach Us to Pray - A Guide to the Spiritual Life and Christian Discipleship by Fr Jeffrey Kirby, STD

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Echoing the petition of the disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray", this book guides the reader through the challenges of discipleship and the various stages of prayer.   Fr. Kirby lovingly and expertly examines this crucial petition, shedding light on its three parts: the call to follow the Lord, to Echoing the petition of the disciples, "Lord, teach us to pray", this book guides the reader through the challenges of discipleship and the various stages of prayer.   Fr. Kirby lovingly and expertly examines this crucial petition, shedding light on its three parts: the call to follow the Lord, to live virtuously, and to pray, while laying out a course for growing in discipleship and strengthening the interior life.  ...Show more

Manual for Suffering by Fr Jeffrey Kirby, STD

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If God is so good and so powerful, why is there suffering in our world? Why do good people suffer so much? How can we find value and meaning in the midst of the fallenness of the world? These questions—and many others—call for answers. The responses will determine our worldview and way of life. In the&n If God is so good and so powerful, why is there suffering in our world? Why do good people suffer so much? How can we find value and meaning in the midst of the fallenness of the world? These questions—and many others—call for answers. The responses will determine our worldview and way of life. In the Manual for Suffering, the revealed, time-tested, and holistic answer from the depths of the Catholic faith is presented in all its beauty and power. This manual will also provide spiritual aids to navigate and bear with hope and trust the suffering we encounter in our fallen world. The first part lays out the biblical and theological foundations for suffering and the world’s fallenness, while the second offers aids for those who suffer, including passages and excerpts from:  Scriptural texts;  magisterial teachings;  the writings of the saints;  and traditional Catholic prayers and devotionals.  The purpose of this manual is to help those who suffer find the meaning, purpose, and value of suffering with and in Jesus Christ. It is intended for personal use and private reflection, and to share with those we love who need a guide and companion as they walk along the via crucis, the path of the Cross. ...Show more

The Life and Witness of St Maria Goretti - Our Little Saint of the Beatitudes by Fr Jeffrey Kirby, STD

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St. Maria Goretti was only a child when she died a martyr’s death. Yet today, she inspires millions who find in her a perfect model of purity and holiness. Read here about her great holiness in the midst of tremendous suffering , how she died at the hands of a vicious murderer who tried to defile her pu St. Maria Goretti was only a child when she died a martyr’s death. Yet today, she inspires millions who find in her a perfect model of purity and holiness. Read here about her great holiness in the midst of tremendous suffering , how she died at the hands of a vicious murderer who tried to defile her purity, and how she visited this very same murderer years later in his jail cell to forgive him. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby examines the life of this little saint as he reflects on the Beatitudes and how she, along with her family, lived them each day. In a world where purity is corrupted in the darkness of the night and mercy is abandoned in the name of vengeance, let us turn to St. Maria Goretti and see her as the dawn of a new day, where the light of Christ shines on each of us and guides us into His Kingdom. ...Show more

Way of the Cross for Loved Ones who have Lost the Faith by KIRBY JEFFREY

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We Are the Lord's - A Catholic Guide to Difficult End of Life Decisions by Fr Jeffrey Kirby, STD

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No one likes to think about death and many are not ready for it, either as the patient or a loved one. And yet, the dying process is oftentimes marked by an array of diverse and confusing questions that can catch anyone off guard.What are we supposed to do? We Are the Lord's is a succinct, qui No one likes to think about death and many are not ready for it, either as the patient or a loved one. And yet, the dying process is oftentimes marked by an array of diverse and confusing questions that can catch anyone off guard.What are we supposed to do? We Are the Lord's is a succinct, quick-reference guide to difficult end-of-life questions, framed by divine wisdom and Church teaching. Its easy-to-read chapters and question-and-answer format can be a welcomed help to any person or family who are searching for answers during a difficult and traumatic time.We Are the Lord’s answers such questions as: What's the difference between medical care and medical treatment? Are pain medications okay? How much is too much? What should I do if my loved one refuses to eat or drink? When is it okay to suspend nutrition and hydration? What to do if medical personnel pressure you to accept treatment that you feel is not morally acceptable? Is a breathing tube considered “extraordinary care”? Is a breathing tube morally different from a feeding tube? How do I know when it’s okay to let go and stop treatment of my loved one? How to handle challenging situations concerning DNR (“do not resuscitate”). How do I handle the guilt of making a decision that ended a person’s life? …and more This book is an invaluable resource for direct and focused responses to some of life’s most difficult and painful questions. It straightforwardly addresses end-of-life questions, such as the gift of life, redemptive suffering, judgment, and the hope of eternal life, as well as how to properly understand the Catholic Funeral Mass.Whether as a preparation for a future journey or as an immediate guide for you now, We Are the Lord's is available and ready to help. ...Show more