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Spring Publications
Catalogue 2015
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Books for the Mind and the Soul
Welcome to the Veritas catalogue of new books for spring 2015!
This season, we are particularly proud to publish Walking on the Pastures of Wonder: John
O’Donohue in conversation with John Quinn. This poignant and inspirational collection
is sure to resonate with the many fans of John O’Donohue’s bestselling books on Celtic
spirituality.
Also very topical is Dialogue of the Heart: Christian–Muslim Stories of Encounter, which
seeks to encourage Christians at every level to get to know their Muslim neighbours by
focusing on the example set by the Monks of Tibhirine in North Africa.
We have two books that deal with the more challenging aspects of parenting. Finding the
Words: Talking Children Through the Tough Times by Dr Rosaleen McElvaney explores
how to approach difficult topics such as bereavement, divorce and sexual abuse. Raising
Emotionally Healthy Children by Dr Paul Gilligan explores how parents can promote good
mental health in their children, and what they can do when difficulties arise.
In advance of the implementation of the new primary religious education curriculum,
Catholic Primary Religious Education in a Pluralist Environment looks at the role of
Catholic religious education in an increasingly diverse society.
This year, the 1,400th anniversary of the death of Columbanus, we have a number of titles on
the subject of mission. Saint Columbanus: Selected Writings is the ideal introduction to the
life and teachings of Columbanus. Pilgrims and Prophets: Biblical and Celtic Spirituality
examines the lessons that can be learned from early Celtic spirituality, and Treasures of
Irish Christianity Volume III: To the Ends of the Earth looks at the Irish abroad and their
historical contribution to missionary activity.
For Christians seeking to learn more about their faith, we have The Four Gospels: Following
in the Footsteps of Jesus, which introduces the role of each particular Gospel.
Finally, for children, we have the beautifully illustrated The Story of Saint Brigid.
In addition to our spring 2015 list, we have included a comprehensive range of previous
Veritas publications, highlighting the key titles in all of our major categories. So whether you’re
looking for something to help you meet challenges or inspire you in your daily life, we’re sure
that there’s something here for you.
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Irish Catholic Directory 2015
Veritas
The official directory of the Church’s
hierarchy, this publication is a must for all
who are actively involved in the life of
the Catholic Church in Ireland.
January 2015 | 9781847305794
448pp | 243mm x 170mm
Hardback | Parish Resource
Providing:
- A complete address and telephone guide to all Catholic parishes, convents and religious houses in the thirty-two counties of Ireland;
- Full details of the Irish Episcopate and its various commissions;
- Details of Catholic societies: addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and websites;
- Names and addresses of chaplains in universities, hospitals and prisons;
- Information on retreat and pastoral centres;
- National Church statistics.
€50.00/£41.95
The Story of Saint Brigid
Caitriona Clarke
Illustrated by Barbara Croatto
One of Ireland’s three patron saints, Saint Brigid is known
throughout the world for her love of and service to the poor, the
sick, the elderly, the environment and animals of all kinds.
This beautifully illustrated book tells the fascinating story of her
life, including the origins of the Brigid’s Cross and St Brigid’s
Well in Co. Kildare, where she founded her most famous
monastery.
January 2015 | 9781847305862
Suitable for children aged seven to ten, this is the perfect book
for classrooms, homes and parishes.
32pp | 180mm x 130mm
Paperback | Children’s
€4.99/£4.25
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spring titles 2015
Saint Columbanus
Selected Writings
Compiled by Alexander O’Hara
This year marks 1,400 years since the death of Columbanus:
poet, scholar, abbot and saint, and founder of monasteries
throughout Europe.
Compiled by Alexander O’Hara, with a foreword by Mary
McAleese and introductory chapter by Fr Sean McDonagh, this
beautiful selection of writings encapsulates the teachings of one
of Ireland’s best-known saints, providing a fascinating insight
into the mind of a provocative and groundbreaking missionary.
About the Author
February 2015 | 9781847305879
88pp | 130mm x 180mm
Paperback | Saints
€9.99/£7.99
Dr Alexander O’Hara is a Research Fellow of the Institut für
Mittelalterforschung in the Austrian Academy of Sciences,
Vienna, and an Honorary Fellow of the School of History in
the University of St Andrews. He is the co-translator of Jonas of
Bobbio’s Life of Columbanus and His Disciples and the Principal
Investigator of the project ‘ The Columbanian Network: Elite
Identities and Christian Communities in Europe (550–750)’.
Catholic Primary Religious
Education in a Pluralist
Environment
Anne Hession
Suitable for teachers, students, principals and diocesan advisors,
this book explores the role of Catholic education in an
increasingly diverse society. Introducing readers to some of the
political, theological, philosophical and educational perspectives
that inform current public debate, it presents the vision of the
person and the way of life which Catholic primary religious
education seeks to promote in a respectful and constructive
dialogue with other visions of education.
March 2015 | 9781847305923
248pp | 215mm x 138mm
Paperback | Education
€14.99/£11.49
About the Author
Anne Hession is a graduate of Boston College, who has lectured
in religious education and religious studies at St Patrick’s College,
Dublin City University for the past fifteen years. She has
recently completed The Catholic Preschool and Primary School
Religious Education Curriculum (Veritas, 2015) for the Irish
Episcopal Conference.
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Walking on the Pastures of
Wonder
John O’Donohue in conversation with
John Quinn
It has been seven years since the sudden death of John
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O’Donohue, bestselling author of Anam Cara and Benedictus.
Now, in print for the first time, comes Walking on the Pastures
of Wonder, a poignant and inspirational collection of radio
conversations and presentations based on John’s radio work with
close friend and former RTÉ broadcaster, John Quinn.
Collated by John Quinn, the conversations span a number
of years and explore such themes as wonder, landscape, the
medieval mystic Meister Eckhart, ageing and death.
March 2015 | 9781847305251
184pp | 215mm x 138mm
Hardback | Prayer & Spirituality
€16.99/£12.99
A book of great insight and riches, presented in John
O’Donohue’s inimitable lyrical style, which will do much to
feed the ‘unprecedented spiritual hunger’ that he had observed
in modern society.
About the Author
John Quinn is a former RTÉ radio broadcaster. Previous
publications by Veritas include Goodnight Ballivor, I’ll Sleep
in Trim; The Curious Mind; Letters to Olive: Sea of Love, Sea of
Loss, Seed of Love, Seed of Life; Moments and Credo: Personal
Testimonies of Faith.
John O’Donohue passed away in January 2008, aged just fiftytwo. Recognised by many as one of the most charismatic and
inspirational writers of his day, his books on Celtic spirituality
became bestselling titles.
Please Note:
Sales of this title are restricted to the island of Ireland.
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Dialogue of the Heart
Christian–Muslim Stories of Encounter
Martin McGee OSB
‘The differences are a less important element, when confronted
with the unity which is radical, fundamental and decisive.’
Saint John Paul II
Dialogue of the Heart: Christian–Muslim Stories of Encounter
seeks to encourage Christians at every level to get to know their
Muslim neighbours and reach out a hand in friendship. In the
present climate of growing suspicion and mistrust, this timely
book uses real-life examples to show how Christians can learn to
understand and draw close to their Muslim neighbours.
March 2015 | 9781847305992
150pp | 215mm x 138mm
Paperback | Theology, Faith &
Church
€12.99/£9.99
Taking as his inspiration the North African Church, which has
over a century’s experience consolidating Christian–Muslim
relations, Fr Martin McGee seeks to pass on some of its rich
experience and wisdom. He explores the 1996 massacre of the
monks of Tibhirine, depicted in the award-winning movie Of
Gods and Men, and includes first-hand accounts from the two
surviving monks.
Drawing on the inspiring work of the Catholic Church in
Algeria and Morocco, Fr McGee shows the importance of
inter-religious dialogue, which is essential in breaking down the
barriers of mistrust and building a civilisation of peace.
About the Author
Fr Martin McGee is a Benedictine monk and chaplain in Worth
Abbey, Sussex. Originally from Co. Mayo, he studied French
and philosophy in University College, Galway before teaching
French in Dundalk for over a decade. He has spent time in
Algeria, site of the 1996 assassination of the Tibhirine monks
and later in Morocco, where he got to know the two
surviving monks.
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Finding the Words
Talking Children Through the Tough Times
Rosaleen McElvaney
Finding the Words: Talking Children Through the Tough Times
is for parents or carers who are interested in how they can talk
with children in ways that promote their psychological wellbeing.
March 2015 | 9781847305954
128pp | 215mm x 138mm
Paperback | Parenting
€12.99/£9.99
We know that talking about our thoughts, feelings, wishes and
desires is good for us. Some of us are better at talking than
others. Some of us talk too much but say very little, while some
of us can’t get the words out or have no one to talk to. This
book emphasises the importance of self-awareness: how we need
to reflect on ourselves and the way we are with our children
before we can engage with them in meaningful conversations.
It emphasises the importance of knowing our own child’s
uniqueness – we, as parents and carers, need to tailor our
conversations, taking account of their individuality.
Drawing on the author’s professional experience, this book also
focuses on some key areas that may be difficult for children
to talk about, such as parental separation, death, bullying and
sexual abuse.
About the Author
Dr Rosaleen McElvaney has worked as a clinical psychologist in
public health services in Ireland for sixteen years. She specialises
in helping children talk about difficult experiences, and was
involved in the establishment of the Crime Victims Helpline.
She currently serves on the board of One in Four and on the
board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in
Ireland.
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april 2015
The Four Gospels
Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
Maurice Hogan SSC
A useful guide to the fruitful and prayerful reading of each of the four
Gospels, this book introduces us to the particular role of each Gospel.
The Gospel of Mark introduces the life and activity of Jesus to religious
pupils. The Gospel of Matthew introduces post-baptismal Christians
to communal Christian living. The Gospel of Luke demonstrates how
the Good News of Jesus Christ can be proclaimed. Finally, the Gospel
of John is suitable for those who wish to contemplate the Christian life
in its deepest unity of faith, hope and love.
April 2015 | 9781847305893
224pp | 215mm x 138mm
Paperback | Faith & Church
€14.99/£11.49
Ideal for Christians who wish to learn more about their faith, or
those who may have turned away from Christianity in the past and
are now ready to return.
About the Author
Maurice Hogan is a member of the Missionary Society of St
Columban. Ordained in 1965, he has served as a missionary in
Japan and more recently in Hong Kong. He was Professor of
Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College,
Maynooth, and a former member of the Pontifical Biblical
Commission (1996–2007). He is presently Director of World
Missions Ireland (Pontifical Mission Societies).
Pilgrims and Prophets
Biblical and Celtic Spirituality
Edmond Cullinan
Pilgrims and Prophets explores biblical and Celtic spirituality, with
a particular focus on the continuity between the past and the
present, and the lessons that can be carried through to the current
day. Themes discussed include early Irish monasticism, pilgrimage
and mission, the oral tradition of wisdom and the Hebrew
prophets and St John’s Gospel.
About the Author
April 2015 | 9781847305909
160pp | 215mm x 138mm
Paperback | Theology
€12.99/£9.99
Canon Edmond G. Cullinan is currently parish priest in Carrickon-Suir, Co. Tipperary. A former lecturer of Systematic Theology
and Liturgy at St John’s College, Waterford, he is a member of the
Irish Episcopal Conference’s Advisory Committee on Ecumenism.
He has a particular interest in spirituality and liturgy in an Irish
context, and has written extensively on these topics.
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Raising Emotionally Healthy
Children
Paul Gilligan
Raising Emotionally Healthy Children explores how parents can
connect with and utilise their love for their children to help
them reach their potential as emotionally healthy adults. It
explores how parents can teach children to love themselves and
the essential part that love plays in guiding our children through
the various stages of life.
May 2015 | 9781847305916
192pp | 234mm x 156mm
Paperback | Parenting
€14.99/£11.49
Drawing on over twenty-five years’ experience of working with
children and teenagers, Dr Paul Gilligan provides parents with
practical information on strategies to promote good emotional
health, complemented by practical exercises that help parents
explore their own approaches to parenting. Above all, he seeks
to reassure parents that they all have a natural ability to love and
do what’s right by their child.
Primarily aimed towards parents of children aged thirteen and
under, this book will also be of interest to teachers, childcare
workers and mental health workers.
About the Author
Paul Gilligan is a clinical psychologist and CEO of St Patrick’s
Mental Health Services, the largest independent provider of
mental health care in Ireland. Former CEO of the ISPCC,
he is an internationally recognised children’s rights and child
protection advocate and a regular contributor to TV, radio and
print media.
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Treasures of Irish Christianity
Volume III
To the Ends of the Earth
Edited by Salvador Ryan
Taking its cue from this year’s celebration of the 1,400th
anniversary of the death of Columbanus, this third volume of
Treasures of Irish Christianity looks at ‘the Irish abroad’ from the
earliest centuries to the present day, with a special emphasis on the
historical contribution of Irish missionaries.
May 2015 | 9781847305947
288pp | 235mm x 155mm
PB/French flaps | Faith & Church
€19.99/£14.99
Topics include a seventeenth-century Church of Ireland
clergyman’s account of being captured by North African pirates; a
Cork woman before the Inquisition; the Irish priest who debated
with the American abolitionist John Brown before his execution
in 1859; an Irish Presbyterian missionary’s sermon that caused a
whole social movement in nineteenth-century New Zealand; Irish
military chaplains in the First World War; the Irish missionary who
met Mao Tse-tung; and much more.
Treasures of Irish Christianity Volume III follows in the wake of
the highly successful Treasures of Irish Christianity Volumes I and
II, which were published to great acclaim in 2012 and 2013
respectively. This third volume is also richly illustrated.
About the Author
Previous Volumes
Salvador Ryan is Professor of Ecclesiastical History at St Patrick’s
College, Maynooth, and has published widely in the area of late
medieval and early modern popular religious belief. He has recently
edited (with Henning Laugerud), Devotional Cultures of European
Christianity, 1790–1960 (Dublin: Four Courts Press, 2012).
Treasures of Irish
Christianity
People and Places, Images
and Texts
Edited by Salvador Ryan
and Brendan Leahy
‘One of the most worthwhile
publications inspired by the 2012
Congress.’ Intercom, February 2013
9781847303646
€19.99/£15.99
Treasures of Irish
Christianity Volume II
A People of the Word
Edited by Salvador Ryan and
Brendan Leahy
‘Celebrates Irish Christian belief,
tradition and practice over almost 1,600
years. It can be read with pleasure both
for its cultural and confessional content.’
Michael Ryan, The Irish Times,
4 January 2014
9781847304315
€19.99/£15.99
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Coming in September 2015
GROW IN
The New Religious
Education Series for
Catholic Primary Schools
Grow in Love
Grow in Love is the new Religious Education series for
primary schools in Ireland. Based on a new curriculum
approved by the Irish Episcopal Conference, over the next
four years Grow in Love will replace the Alive-O series,
which was first introduced to primary schools in 1996.
Each Grow in Love programme is divided into a
number of themes, which will allow teachers to take
a thematic, cross-curricular approach to the teaching
of Religious Education. As well as the Teacher’s Notes
and photocopiable templates featured in the Teacher’s
Manual, a comprehensive set of free online resources will
also be available, including illustrations to accompany
every story, video clips and weblinks for further study.
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Each week, parents and families will be asked to help
their children to do something related to the programme
at home. For this reason, the Grow in Love Children’s Book
will feature illustrations, stories, poems and activities for
families to do together. Parents and children will also be
invited to talk and pray about what is being learned in
school.
Each Grow in Love Teacher Kit will contain:
-Teacher’s Manual;
-Children’s Book;
-CD: The Grow in Love series brings together new songs, old favourites and a more traditional selection that children will hear in their parish communities;
-Poster Set: Designed to be placed in the classroom prayer space, each poster will be a visual reminder of a key teaching in each theme;
-A code for access to free online web resources.
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12 bestsellers
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Evangelii Gaudium
The Joy of the Gospel
Pope Francis
2
9781847305428 | 143pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
Irish Catholic
Catechism for Adults
Irish Episcopal
Conference
9781847304094 | 704pp | PB
€24.99/£19.99
Further details on p. 42
Further details on p. 47
3
Preparing for First
Holy Communion
A Guide for Families
Elaine Mahon
4
Pope Francis
Words of Mercy and Joy
Veritas
9781847305411 | 64pp | PB
9781847304018 | 32pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
€4.99/£3.99
Further details on p. 42
Further details on p. 27
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Irish Catholic
Catechism for Adults
Study Guide
Irish Episcopal
Conference
9781847305527 | 96pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
Further details on p. 47
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Whispers in the
Stillness
Mindfulness and Spiritual
Awakening
Martina Lehane Sheehan
9781847305558 | 176pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
Children’s Everyday
Prayerbook
For 4–7 Year Olds
Veritas
9781847303363 | 34pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
Further details on p. 27
Further details on p. 19
Frank Kelly
Gordon Linney
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
John Lonergan
Mary Redmond
John Waters
Joan Wilson
Seán Boylan
Michael Coady
Olive Donohoe
Joan Chittister
Pat Clarke
Harry Bohan
Mark Patrick Hederman
Alice Taylor Alice Leahy
Breda O’Brien David Norris
Phyllis Kilcoyne Mary O’Hara
CREDO
PERSONAL
TESTIMONIES
OF FAITH
COMPILED AND EDITED BY
JOHN QUINN
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The Funeral Mass
Readings, Prayers and
Reflections
Veritas
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Credo
Personal Testimonies of
Faith
Compiled and Edited by
John Quinn
9781847302755 | 64pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
Further details on p. 21
9781847305596 | 176pp | PB
€14.99/£12.75
Further details on p. 36
for First
10 Preparing
Reconciliation
A Guide for Families
Elaine Mahon
9781847304001 | 32pp | PB
€4.99/£3.99
Further details on p. 27
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14 bestsellers
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The Family Prayer
Book
Wedding Mass
12 The
Readings, Prayers and
Council for Marriage
and the Family of
the Irish Episcopal
Conference
9781847305213 | 224pp | HB
€14.99/£12.75
Blessings
Veritas
9781847303196 | 64pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
Further details on p. 24
Further details on p. 35
Francis
Small Wonders
101 Liturgical
13 Pope
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The Jesuit Pope and what
Stories of Love, Loss and
Suggestions
we can expect from him
Brian Grogan SJ
Letting Go
Anne Thurston
9781847305053 | 32pp | PB
9781847305749 | 128pp | HB/
Casebound
€2.99/£2.50
Further details on p. 42
€12.99/£11.05
Further details on p. 34
Practical Ideas for Those
Who Prepare the Liturgy
Columba McCann OSB
9781847305534 | 160pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
Further details on p. 46
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Anew
16 Seeing
Awakening to Life’s
Lessons
Martina Lehane Sheehan
of the Faithful
17 Prayer
For All Occasions
9781847303967 | 152pp | PB
€12.99/£10.49
Veritas
9781847305152 | 64pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
Further details on p. 46
Further details on p. 19
Mind
18 Light
Mindfulness for Daily
Living
Padraig O’Morain
9781847302052 | 144pp | PB
€9.95/£8.20
Further details on p. 19
Do Happen
Pope Francis
19 Miracles
Sr Briege McKenna OSC 20 The Story of Our Pope
9780862172534 | 172pp | PB
€8.50/£7.00
Further details on p. 16
Ailís Travers
Illustrated by Lir Mac
Cárthaigh
9781847305664 | 32pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
Further details on p. 26
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16 biography
Key Titles
Miracles Do Happen
Bestseller
Sr Briege McKenna OSC
Sr Briege McKenna believes in the reality of miracles because
she sees them happen. Since 1970, when she was healed
of crippling arthritis, she has experienced more of the
extraordinary ways of the Spirit than most Christians ever
imagine.
Miracles Do Happen tells the story of Sr Briege’s encounter
with the healing power of God, and shares her insights about
faith for healing, the power of the Eucharist in healing, the
vital importance of prayer, and the ministry of the priesthood.
It has been translated into many languages throughout the
world.
9780862172534 | 172pp | PB
€8.50/£7.00
Heart Speaks to Heart
The Story of Blessed John Henry
Newman
Dermot Mansfield sj
Dermot Mansfield presents a vivid account of the life of
John Henry Newman, a man who was subject to much
misunderstanding and suspicion in the Catholic Church.
‘Heart speaks to heart’, the motto he chose when made a
cardinal late in life, shows that his whole life was interwoven
with a range of people, high and low, both Anglican and
Catholic. This book offers a fresh perspective on Newman’s
life, with contemporary Church issues and questions of faith
and unbelief never far from mind.
9781847302427| 244pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
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biography
The Man in the Middle
Colum Cille
Laurence O’Toole, Patron Saint of
Dublin
The Fox and the Dove
Desmond Forristal
A dramatic and gripping biography of one of the
most colourful saints of Ireland.
9781847304346 | 100pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
Desmond Forristal
A lively and readable account of the life of Colum
Cille, one of the three patron saints of Ireland.
9781847304353 | 80pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
Also Available
Goodnight Ballivor, I’ll
Sleep in Trim
A Childhood Memoir
John Quinn
A journey into the author’s past in
the quiet, sleepy midlands village of
Ballivor sixty odd years ago.
9781847301000 | 160pp | PB
Alone and on Foot
Ignatius of Loyola
Brian Grogan SJ
Highly acclaimed biography of
Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the
Society of Jesus.
9781847301345 | 224pp | PB
€14.95/£12.45
€9.95/£8.25
Steps on my Pilgrim
Journey
Listen with the Ear of
the Heart
Memories and reflections from
Cardinal Cahal B. Daly.
The autobiography of one of
Ireland’s most respected traditional
singers.
Memories and Reflections
Cardinal Cahal B. Daly
An Autobiography
Nóirín Ní Riain
9781853903199 | 548pp | HB
€8.99/£7.49
9781847301727 | 192pp | HB
€17.95/£14.95
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Key Titles
Coping with Relationship
Breakdown
A Practical Guide
John Farrelly
John Farrelly, former director of ACCORD, brings over twenty years
of experience in relationship counselling to bear in this practical guide
to help those facing, coping with or recovering from relationship
breakdown.
9781847305619 | 160pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
Cover Up
Understanding Self-Harm
Joan Freeman
Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House, provides this guide to
understanding self-harm. It includes a step-by-step section on how
to support and help people who self-harm, and explains fully and
comprehensively what self-harm is really about.
9781847302120 | 128pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
Also Available
Coping with
a Relative’s
Addiction
Advice for handling addictive
behaviours in family situations
Northlands Centre
Coping with a
Relative’s Addiction
Advice for Handling
Addictive Behaviour in
Family Situations
Northlands Centre
A practical and straightforward
guide for those affected by the
addiction of a loved one.
First Steps in
Counselling
Ursula O’Farrell
The fourth edition of this popular
book is aimed at those who wish
to understand and acquire basic
counselling skills.
9781853909191 | 140pp | PB
€10.50/£8.75
9781847302489 | 88pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
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Key Titles
Whispers in the Stillness
Bestseller
Mindfulness and Spiritual Awakening
Martina Lehane Sheehan
Cork-based psychologist and retreat director Martina Lehane Sheehan
invites us to integrate the increasingly popular practice of mindfulness
with spirituality in this warm and engaging book. Royalties are being
donated to Chernobyl Children International.
9781847305558 | 190pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
Bestseller
Light Mind
Mindfulness for Daily Living
Padraig O’Morain
A guide to mindfulness from counsellor and Irish Times columnist
Padraig O’Morain, with exercises that will help you start practising
mindfulness immediately. Suitable for both beginners and those
wishing to deepen their existing practice.
9781847302052 |144pp | PB
€9.95/£8.20
An excellent book, clearly written and immensely informative.
Dr Brendan Kelly, senior lecturer in psychiatry, UCD.
Also Available
Bestseller
Seeing Anew
Awakening to Life’s
Lessons
Martina Lehane Sheehan
Through real-life stories and
examples, we discover the patterns
of thought, beliefs and habits that
lead to stress, and find new ways of
combating and overcoming negative
thinking.
9781847303967 | 152pp | PB
When Times Are
Tough
Marie Murray
A collection of Irish Times
articles and Drivetime radio slots
by clinical psychologist Marie
Murray, offering little notes of
positivity for everyday life.
9781847302625 | 80pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
€12.99/£10.49
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20 Bereavement
Key Titles
Letters to Olive
Sea of Love, Sea of Loss
Seed of Love, Seed of Life
John Quinn
The bestselling series of letters from former RTÉ broadcaster
John Quinn to his wife, Olive, written before and after her
sudden death.
9781847302618 | 226pp | PB
€12.99/£10.49
As Seen On TV3
Love Lives On
A Personal Insight into Understanding
and Coping with Grief
Theresa Moloney
A candid insight into bereavement, from an author who lost
both parents within days of each other.
9781847303592 | 112pp | PB
€11.99/£9.99
Also Available
Surviving the Early Loss
of a Mother
When A Child Dies
The first book of its kind, this gives a
voice to daughters who have lost their
mother early in life, taking the real-life
stories of twenty-six women.
The story of a family recovering
from the death of their youngest
member.
9781847301307 | 160pp | PB
€9.95/£8.20
Daughters Speak
Anne Tracey
€10.95/£9.25
Footsteps of a Grieving
Family
Jim O’Shea
9781847300782 | 144pp | PB
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Bereavement
Key Titles
Bestseller
The Funeral Mass
Readings, Prayers and
Reflections
Veritas
An aid in choosing the readings for the funeral
Mass of a loved one.
9781847302755 | 64pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
The Little Flower Bulb
Helping Children Bereaved by
Suicide
Eleanor Gormally
Suitable for children aged three to eight, this book
will be helpful when talking to children who have
been bereaved by the suicide of a family member.
9781847302601 | 32pp | PB
€12.99/£10.49
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Out of the Shadow
The Coldest Night
Advice for anybody who deals with
suicide in a professional setting, be it
parish, hospital, college or school.
The story of a mother’s loss of her
son through suicide.
Responding to Suicide
Aidan Troy
9781847301758 | 140pp | PB
€7.95/£6.75
A Family’s Experience of
Suicide
Carol Anne Milton
9781847302021 | 120pp | PB
€7.95/£6.75
Prices subject to change
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22 social commentary
Key Title
NEW
Values-Leadership-Change
Messages from Céifin
Edited by Harry Bohan and
Brian Callanan
A collection of the ideas presented during the twelve annual
Céifin conferences, which took place from 1998 to 2009, asking
how the costly lessons learned as we went from boom to bust
can be used to avoid repeating the same mistakes. A captivating
and prophetic look into the future from the recent past.
Contributors to the conferences include Michael D. Higgins,
David McWilliams and Fintan O’Toole.
9781847305718 | 160pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
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NEW
Morality, Conscience
and health care
bishop Donal Murray
Morality, Conscience
and Social Care
The Meaning is in
the Shadows
An exploration of the difficult
moral and ethical situations that
can face those who work in health
care.
An exploration of the factors
that push people towards
crime, drug addiction and
homelessness from one of
Ireland’s leading social justice
campaigners.
Bishop Donal Murray
9781847305756 | 20pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
Peter McVerry sj
9781853907319 | 224pp | PB
€14.95/£12.45
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Key Title
Why Send Your Child to a
Catholic School?
Edited by Maura Hyland
This book is addressed to parents who are wondering what
difference sending their children to a Catholic school might
make. While ultimately every parent has to decide which school
to choose for their children, this multi-contributory book
provides a variety of insights into why a Catholic school could
be a good choice.
Why Send Your Child to a Catholic School? is edited by Maura
Hyland, Director of Veritas, and contains an introduction
from Michael Drumm, chairperson of the Catholic Schools
Partnership.
9781847305206 | 140pp | PB
€10.99/£9.35
The contributors reflect the many perspectives on this debate.
They include a parent, a former primary school principal, an
academic and a primary diocesan advisor, along with Amalee
Meehan from education trust CEIST, and Baroness Nuala
O’Loan, making it essential reading for parents who wish to
understand more about what a Catholic school can offer.
Also Available
Denominational
Education and Politics
The Boy in the
Bubble
A timely and relevant study of
education in Ireland, this book looks
at the issues surrounding Church
patronage, and examines the political
approach to reframing the current
system.
A critique of the Irish education
system from bestselling author
and Abbot of Glenstal Abbey,
Mark Patrick Hederman.
Ireland in a European Context
David Tuohy SJ
9781847304322 | 352pp | PB
€19.99/£16.50
Education as Personal
Relationship
Mark Patrick Hederman
9781847304056 | 202pp | PB
€12.99/£10.49
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24 weddings
Key Titles
Bestseller
The Wedding Mass
Readings, Prayers and
Blessings
Veritas
An aid in choosing the readings for a
wedding Mass, this booklet also contains
intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful,
along with blessings and reflections.
9781847303196 | 64pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
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Distinctive Weddings
Tying the Knot Without the
Rope Burns!
Bláithín O’Reilly Murphy
Written by experienced wedding
planner Bláithín O’Reilly Murphy,
this book has all the information
you need to plan your wedding.
9781847301192 | 224pp | PB
€15.95/£13.45
The Good Marriage
Guide
The Practical Way to
Improve your Relationship
John Farrelly
A compact, concise and informative
guide for couples who want to save
or strengthen their relationship.
9781847300348 | 164pp | PB
€9.95/£8.20
Readings for Your
Wedding
A Wedding of Your
Own (Revised Edition)
An essential guide to help prepare
those who have been asked to read
at a wedding Mass.
The perfect guide for every
couple planning a Catholic
wedding.
9781853902536 | 96pp | PB
9781853906787 | 293pp | PB
€7.60/£6.50
€12.95/£10.95
Edited by Brian Magee
Pádraig McCarthy
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Parenting Books from John Sharry
John Sharry is a founding director of the Parents Plus Charity, and co-developer of the award-winning Parents
Plus Programmes. He is the author of ten books in counselling and parenting, and is a weekly contributor to the
Irish Times, where he writes on the subject of parenting and family life.
New
Edition
Parenting When
Separated
Positive Parenting
Bringing Up Responsible,
Well-Behaved and Happy
Children
Helping Your Children
Cope and Thrive (Revised
Edition)
Targeted at parents of primary
school-age children, this book
provides a step-by-step guide
to solving behaviour and other
childhood problems including
sibling rivalry, homework hassles,
tantrums and bullying.
An updated guide on practical ways
to help yourself and your children
during or after a separation.
971847305732 | 128pp | PB
€11.99/£10.20
9781847300775 | 128pp | PB
Parenting
Preschoolers and
Young Children
A Practical Guide to
Promoting Confidence,
Learning and Good
Behaviour
(with GrÁinne Hampson
and Mary Fanning)
Practical advice on how to deal
with the very real difficulties of
caring for young children.
9781853909153 | 128pp | PB
€8.95/£7.45
Revised
Edition
€7.95/£6.75
Parenting Teenagers
A Guide to Solving
Problems, Building
Relationships and Creating
Harmony in the Family
Advocating a balanced approach to
parenting, this book shows you how
to stay supportively involved in your
teenagers’ lives, while also setting
rules and teaching responsibility.
9781847304360 | 160pp | PB
€7.99/£6.75
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Baby’s Book of Firsts
Ready for School
This beautiful hardback book of verse
and reflection is the perfect way to
commemorate baby’s first year, with all
the important milestones marked along
the way.
A look at the common issues that
every parent faces as they support
their child through the early days of
school.
9781847305169 | 64pp | Casebound
€8.95/£7.45
Reflections for Baby’s First
Year
Donna P. Doherty
€7.99/£6.75
A Parents’ Guide
Margaret Horan and
Geraldine O’Brien
9781853909290 | 96pp | PB
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26 children’s
Bestseller
Pope Francis
The Three Visitors
The Story of Our Pope
The Story of Knock
Ailís Travers
Illustrated by Lir Mac
Cárthaigh
This charming book tells the story of the life and
work of Pope Francis. Fully illustrated, it is suitable
for children aged seven to twelve and would make a
wonderful addition to any home, classroom or parish.
Eleanor Gormally
Illustrated by Barbara Croatto
This beautifully illustrated book brings the familiar
story of the apparitions in Knock to life. Ideal for
children aged six to ten.
9781847305541 | 32pp | PB
€5.99/£5.00
9781847305664 | 32pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
The Resolving Series
Fiona McAuslan and Peter Nicholson
Illustrated by Kelly Sheridan
The books in The Resolving Series are simple, straightforward tools for use in the classroom. They work to
help children realise how the characters in the books reflect their own situation, and how problems can be
resolved. Suitable for children aged six to twelve, and their parents, guardians, counsellors and friends.
Resolving Anger
9781847302229
88pp | PB
€4.99/£3.99
Resolving
Bereavement
Resolving
Bullying
Resolving
Sibling Rivalry
9781847302540
88pp | PB
9781847302236
76pp | PB
9781847302243
88pp | PB
€4.99/£3.99
€4.99/£3.99
€4.99/£3.99
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Bestsellers
Magical Mozart and
His Musical Friends
Noel and Luz Donegan
Concept by Aoife O’Reilly
Illustrated by Laura Jane Phelan
Suitable for children aged four to eight, this fun and
informative series introduces children to the classical
orchestra while exploring big emotions in an ageappropriate manner.
The Noisy Blue Drum doesn’t listen to his friends or
family; the Hot-Headed Bassoon loses his temper with
the other instruments; and the Sad Little Violin needs
some help to find her voice. Ideal reading for children in a
home or classroom.
The Noisy Blue Drum
9781847303912 | 32pp |
€4.99/£3.99
The Sad Little Violin
9781847303936 | 32pp |
€4.99/£3.99
The Hot-Headed Bassoon
9781847303929 | 32pp |
€4.99/£3.99
Bernadette and the
Lady of Lourdes
ly
EleAnor GormAl
Eleanor Gormally
Illustrated by Barbara
Croatto
The story of Bernadette Soubirous
and her visions of the Lady of
Lourdes, retold in rhyming verse.
9781847305138 | 32pp | PB
Bestseller
€4.99/£4.25
Children’s Everyday
Prayerbook
For 4–7 Year Olds
Veritas
A simple book detailing everyday
prayers to suit children aged four
to seven.
9781847303363 | 34pp| PB
€3.99/£3.39
Preparing for First Reconciliation
& First Holy Communion
A Guide for Families
Elaine Mahon
Designed to help parents and families prepare for the
Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy
Communion, these books contain activities and prayers
to work through together. With accessible, childfriendly language and illustrations, each book also has a
certificate to cut out and keep as a memento of the day.
Preparing for First Reconciliation
9781847304001 | 32pp | Wire-stitched
€4.99/£3.99
Preparing for First Holy Communion
9781847304018 | 32pp | Wire-stitched
€4.99/£3.99
The Little One Asks
Eleanor Gormally
Illustrated by Loki and
Splink
A gentle story, beautifully
illustrated, about unconditional
love.
9781847304070 | 32pp | PB
€7.99/£6.79
Children’s Everyday
Prayerbook
For 8–12 Year Olds
Veritas
A simple book detailing everyday
prayers to suit children aged eight
to twelve.
9781847303370 | 34pp | PB
€3.99/£3.39
Prices subject to change
28 school resources
Primary
Recipes for Life
Fifty Ready-To-Use
Spiritual Talks for Children
Vanessa Wyse Jackson
Useful and creative ideas for
spiritual practice with children,
presenting deep themes in an
accessible and child-friendly way.
9781847303608 | 134pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
Prayer Assemblies for Primary
Schools
Maurice Harmon and Elaine Mahon
With forty ready-to-use prayer assemblies based on themes
from the academic and liturgical year, this book can be used
by principals, teachers, school chaplains or parish workers
who visit schools or classrooms. Combining ease of use with
creative ideas for prayer, this book also comes with a CD of
music to match each of the assemblies.
9781847304025 | 124pp | PB (Coilbound)
€14.99/£12.49
All Together
Creative Prayer with
Children
Ed Hone and Roisín Coll
Uses a practical approach towards
creative prayer, with extensive,
tried-and-tested original ideas. Can
be adapted for different age groups.
9781847301796 | 128pp | PB
€12.95/£10.95
Post-Primary
GATE
Prayer Services for School
and Parish
Gerry Campbell and
Kathleen Byrne
Prayer services for schools and
parishes collected from GATE
magazine.
9781847302311 | 84pp | PB
€15.99/£13.49
I Can Feel My Toes Breathe
Bringing Meditation and Stillness to Young
People
The Sanctuary
Giving step-by-step instructions on how to conduct stillness
practices with teenagers and young people, these simple
meditations promote the need for and benefits of stillness in
today’s world. Easy to use, they can be conducted in school,
youth club, community or home settings.
We Pray
Prayer Resources for
Post-Primary Schools and
Prayer Groups
Susan Morgan
9781847302397 | 82pp | PB
Ready-to-use resource of prayer
assemblies to be used throughout
the school year.
9781847302779 | 104pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
€16.99/£13.99
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Anti-Bullying Resources
NEW
Understanding School
Bullying
A Guide for Parents and
Teachers
Mona O’Moore
A rich understanding of school
bullying, with practical steps for
parents and teachers to help reduce
bullying in our schools today.
9781847302182 | 232pp | PB
€13.99/£11.50
Understanding Cyberbullying
A Guide for Parents and Teachers
Mona O’Moore
A practical guide to cyberbullying, which offers a clear
explanation of what cyberbullying is, along with advice
on how to prevent and respond effectively to it.
9781847305701 | 184pp | PB
€14.99/£12.75
Speak Out
A DVD Resource to Help
Recognise and Deal with
School Bullying
Tom Gunning, Siobhan
O’Donoghue and Loreto
Secondary School, Wexford
An innovative DVD resource for
schools for use in talking to students
about bullying.
P90992
€19.99/£16.50
For the Teacher
NEW
The Light of His Face
Spirituality for Catholic
Teachers
John Bollan
A resource to help teachers and
their students develop a sense of
who they are as growing Christians
and leaders.
9781847300225 | 192pp | PB
€14.95/£12.45
Education Matters
Readings in Pastoral Care for School
Chaplains, Guidance Counsellors and
Teachers
Edited by James O’Higgins Norman
Joining the Dots
A Programme of Spiritual
Reflection and Renewal for
Educators
Amalee Meehan
A multi-contributory reader for all those who study as
well as practise pastoral care in schools.
A five-week programme of spiritual
renewal for all working within the
school system.
9781847303660 | 152pp | PB
9781847305695 | 320pp | PB
€14.99/£12.99
€18.99/£16.15
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30 Lent
Key Titles
The Passion of the Lord
Reflections for Holy Week
Mary Bridget Judge
In ten pieces of blank verse, Mary Bridget Judge explores the physical and
emotional journey of the Saviour from the Last Supper to his Glorious
Resurrection. Centred on the themes of the five sorrowful mysteries, the
verses offer the reader a new way to experience the Passion of Christ.
Mary Bridget Judge offers a poetic, even passionate, reflection on the suffering,
death and resurrection of the Lord. Her words are an excellent example of lectio
divina of the well-known gospel accounts and will help the reader to prepare for
the joyful celebration of the Risen Lord at Easter.
Tom Jordan OP, Editor, Spirituality
9781847304278 | 48pp | PB
€6.99/£5.75
The Stations of the Cross
A Biblical Way
Kieran Hill
This booklet, to aid in reflecting on and praying the Stations of the Cross,
takes as its inspiration and illustration the Passionist Retreat Centre, Tobar
Mhuire, in Crossgar, Co. Down, and the beautiful Stations installed there.
With Kieran Hill providing thoughtful and reflective meditations on each,
it is a perfect aid for parish or individual use.
9781847305121 | 48pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
Also Available
Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross
Meditations and reflections, illustrated
with photographs of the Stations of the
Cross in Holycross Abbey, Thurles.
9781847303622 | 32pp | PB
Scripture and commentary
inspired by the beautiful stained
glass windows in St Patrick and
St Cuimín Church, CarrowmoreLacken, Co. Mayo.
9781847302502 | 36pp | PB
Walking the Way of the Cross
Kevin O’Gorman
€5.99/£4.79
Bishop Thomas Finnegan
€4.99/£3.99
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Rosary
Key Titles
Heaven Sent
My Life Through the Rosary
Fr Gabriel Harty
Now in his ninety-third year, Dominican Friar Fr Gabriel Harty tells his
story in relation to the Rosary, the cultivation of his lifelong devotion to it,
and the healing and grace it holds for all who partake in it.
Both an autobiography and a testament to the apostolate of the Rosary, this
book has resonated with readers worldwide since its publication in June
2012.
9781847303585 | 216pp | PB
€12.99/£10.49
A moving and unique testament worthy of any spiritual library.
Intercom, February 2013
Praying the Rosary with Fr Gabriel
Harty (2-CD Set)
Fr Gabriel Harty
Known as the ‘Rosary Priest of Ireland’, Fr Gabriel Harty’s interest in the
healing power of the Rosary is well-documented, and he has established
prayer groups and communities in every part of Ireland. In this recording,
Fr Gabriel and friends pray the Rosary and offer short reflections on the
mysteries.
This two-CD set is ideal for those seeking to pray and celebrate the Rosary
in their daily life.
€9.99/£8.25
Also Available
Meditations on the
Rosary
Kieran Hill
With meditations to be read
before each Mystery, this booklet
offers a new way of understanding
the Rosary.
9781847303943 | 38pp
€1.99/£1.60
The Rosary Drama
A Scripture-Based
Commentary and
Contemplation
Stephen Redmond sj
A re-examination through Scripture of
each of the Rosary mysteries in turn,
with reflections on them in verse.
9781847302694 | 80pp | PB
€6.99/£5.99
Prices subject to change
32 Eucharist
Key Titles
Sacrament of Love
Recalling Text and Verse Inspired by the Eucharist
Stephen Redmond
‘It is my hope that this book will convey something of the continuity of the
crowning act of providence, something of that witnessing, appreciation and
love.’ So says Fr Stephen Redmond in the foreword to this book, wherein
he tenderly and lovingly recalls some of the great statements that have been
written down through out history about the Eucharist. Retelling, in his
own words, passages from some of the great Christian saints and figures, Fr
Redmond displays his own gift for verse, making this book a wonderful aid
to anyone’s contemplation of the mystery of the Eucharist.
A warm-hearted devotional book steeped in faith which many will find
inspirational.
The Irish Catholic, 18 October 2013
9781847305145 | 96pp | PB
€7.99/£6.79
While They Were At Table
Eucharistic Prayers and Reflections
Anna Burke
Both a journey through the Mass, and an exploration of some key texts
from Scripture, this work from noted author Anna Burke directs us to the
table of Communion.
A welcome further addition to the current literature that has emerged to mark
the Eucharistic Congress.
Intercom, July/August 2012
9781847303561 | 112pp | PB
Also Available
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The Breaking of Bread
Bread of Life
Suitable for reflection and prayer,
this book explores the Eucharist
theme in both the Old and New
Testaments.
9781847300331 | 194pp | PB
Reflections on the Eucharist, ranging
from the theological considerations
to practical advice on living the Mass
daily.
9781847303301 | 90pp | PB
€12.95/£10.95
€12.99/£10.99
Biblical Reflections on the
Eucharist
Cardinal Cahal B. Daly
Reflections on the Eucharist
by Cardinal Cahal B. Daly
Edited by Gemma Loughran
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Saints
Key Titles
Columbanus in His Own
Words
Tomás Ó Fiaich
Columbanus was Ireland’s first European. Poet, scholar,
abbot, preacher, saint, co-founder of western monasticism,
associate of kings, correspondent of popes – he was at
the centre of controversy in his own day and has gone on
generating argument ever since. His writings are more than
the legacy of history. Within these pages there is a wealth of
spirituality that cannot fail to inspire and encourage.
9781847303578 | 160pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
A timeless classic.
Fr Paul Clayton-Lea, Clogherhead
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Favourite Celtic Saints
A Simple Book of Prayers
Neal Carlin
A short selection of favourite Celtic
saints – at home and abroad – along
with prayers inspired by them and
their spirituality.
9781847302199 | 48pp | PB
€5.99/£4.99
Celtic Heritage
Saints
Marian Keaney
An illustrated collection of the
lives of various Celtic saints.
9781853903298 | 74pp | PB
€6.35/£5.25
Patrick in His Own
Words
Bishop Joseph Duffy
The two surviving writings of St
Patrick: his Confession and Letter
to Coroticus.
9781853905254 | 152pp | PB
€9.95/£8.25
Do We Still Need St
Paul?
A Contemporary Reading
of the Apostle
Kieran j. O’Mahony
A study of the life and times of
the earliest and perhaps greatest
Christian writer of the first century.
9781847301710 | 144pp | PB
€15.95/£13.45
Prices subject to change
34 Prayer and Spirituality
Key Title
Bestseller
Small Wonders
Tales of Love, Loss and Letting Go
Anne Thurston
Originally collected as a series of ‘thoughts for the day’ on RTÉ Radio
1’s ‘Living Word’ series, each of the reflections in this beautifully
presented giftbook are ordinary moments with extraordinary meaning.
A thought-provoking collection that invites the reader to find solace
and meaning in the muddle and mystery of daily living.
9781847305749 | 128pp | Casebound
€12.99/£11.05
Also Available
Moments
John Quinn
A collection of moments from the
popular broadcaster’s personal and
professional life, offering the reader
the chance to pause and reflect.
9781847303318 | 256pp | HB
€14.99/£12.75
Daily Joy
A Collection of Well-loved
Spiritual Writings
Anne Holton
A selection of well-known and
popular poems, prayers and
reflections.
9781847303226 | 176pp | PB
€9.99/£8.49
Also available as an audiobook.
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Key Titles
Bestseller
The Family Prayer Book
Council for Marriage and the
Family of the Irish Episcopal
Conference
This beautifully presented collection of prayers
and blessings for all occasions is ideal for use in the
family home.
9781847305213 | 224pp | Casebound
Book of Irish Prayers
Nadia Kaczmarczuk
This full-colour, illustrated collection
combines translations of well-known prayers
with traditional Irish prayers.
9781847304087 | 40pp | PB
€7.99/£6.75
€14.99/£12.75
Also Available
Prayers for Grandparents
Edited by Catherine Wiley
A selection of prayers from grandchildren
throughout Ireland, which would make a
wonderful gift for any grandparent.
9781847302533 | 128pp | HB
I Will Come Myself
Experiencing the Risen Christ
Kevin Scallon
A beautiful illustration of the priesthood,
allowing us to see the humanity of man
combined with the divinity of the Saviour.
€9.99/£8.25
9781847301642 | 220pp | PB
Nature’s Way
In the Secret of My Heart
A Sense of Beauty
Patrick O’Sullivan
A celebration of the beauty and peace
inherent in nature.
9781847303233 | 68pp | PB
€5.99/£4.99
€10.95/£9.25
Moments of Stillness in the
Heart of Christ
Anna Burke
This book honours the Sacred Heart of
Jesus as a timeless inspiration for all who
seek God.
9781847302434 | 128pp | PB
€8.99/£7.49
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36 Faith and Church
Key Titles
Bestseller
Credo
Personal Testimonies of Faith
Compiled and Edited by John Quinn
In this fascinating exploration into belief and its practice, twenty wellknown figures discuss their own personal faith. Contributors include
former Meath football manager Seán Boylan, actor Frank Kelly, politican
David Norris and writer Alice Taylor.
9781847305596 | 176pp | PB
€14.99/£12.75
NEW
I Believe
Line by Line through the Creed
Christopher Hayden
Phrase by phrase, this very accessible book guides us through the Creed, a
compendium of the Christian faith. Each statement of belief is explained
and reflected on, showing the wisdom, practicality and beauty of our
faith.
9781847305688 | 160pp | PB
€12.99/£11.05
Also Available
Treasures of Irish
Christianity
People and Places, Images and
Texts
Edited by Salvador Ryan and
Brendan Leahy
Almost eighty contributors reflect upon
aspects of the Christian tradition in
Ireland from the fifth to the twenty-first
century.
9781847303646 | 280pp |
PB/French flaps
Treasures of Irish
Christianity Vol. II
A People of the Word
Edited by Salvador Ryan and
Brendan Leahy
Further readily accessible articles on a vast
array of treasures from the Irish Christian
tradition, with a focus on the Irish and
their relationship with the Word.
9781847304315 | 322pp |
PB/French flaps
€19.99/£15.99
€19.99/£15.99
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Key Titles
NEW
Priesthood Today
Where the Heart is
Ministry in a Changing Church
How the Gospel Transforms Our
Lives
Edited by Eamonn Conway
Thirty-five leading thinkers, both priests and laity, take
a look at the role of the priest as they face challenges
presented by a changing Church.
9781847305183 | 408pp | PB
€19.99/£16.99
Also Available
Bishop Donal Murray
Showing the warmth and healing of the Gospel, this
book illustrates how the words of the Gospel speak to
every area of our lives.
9781847305671 | 160pp | PB
€12.99/£11.05
Keeping Open the Door
of Faith
God’s Surprise
A reflection on the teachings of the
Second Vatican Council and their
implications in today’s world.
9781847303691 | 118pp | PB
€9.99/£8.25
An overview of ten ecclesial
movements practicing in Ireland
today, including Youth 2000,
Focolare and the Legion of Mary.
9781847303950 | 118pp | PB
Where To From Here?
Will There Be Faith?
Familiar topics, including heaven, hell
and purgatory, are discussed in a fresh
and satisfying manner.
9781847303257 | 192pp | PB
A contemporary, holistic approach to
teaching Christian values that offers
real, effective solutions for today’s
parents and teachers.
9781847302748 | 288pp | PB
The Legacy of Vatican II
Bishop Donal Murray
The Christian Vision of Life
After Death
Brian Grogan SJ
€14.99/£12.49
The New Movements in
the Church
Susan Gately
€9.99/£8.25
Depends on Every Christian
Thomas H. Groome
€19.99/£16.50
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38 Theology
Key Title
Maelstrom of Love
The Eucharist – Source and Centre of the
Sacramental Life
Oliver Treanor
Based on his renowned course in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth,
Fr Oliver Treanor explores the dynamic relationship between the
Eucharist and the other six sacraments, with a particular focus on its
primacy and centrality in the life of the Church.
9781847305602 | 232pp | PB
€22.99/£18.90
Also Available
From Big Bang to Big
Mystery
Human Origins in the Light of
Creation and Evolution
Brendan Purcell
In this fascinating and accessible study,
renowned philosopher and priest
Brendan Purcell explores the ultimate
question or big mystery: where did
human beings come from?
9781847302717 | 288pp | PB
€19.99/£16.99
The Human Voyage of
Self-Discovery
Essays in Honour of
Brendan Purcell
Edited by Brendan Leahy
and David Walsh
Inspired by the work of Brendan
Purcell, a host of contributors offer
their own valuable insight into what
makes us human.
9781847304308 | 326pp | PB
€19.99/£16.50
veritas.ie
Theology
Books on Inter-Faith Dialogue
Stepping Stones to Other Understanding
Religions
Differently
A Christian Theology of InterReligious Dialogue
Dermot A. Lane
An informed report of progress in the Catholic Church
on the importance of dialogue with other religions.
9781847303349 | 328pp | PB
€19.99/£16.50
Christianity and the World Religions
Jo O’Donovan
Exploring what it means to be Christian in a multireligious world, this book highlights the particular radiance
and spirituality of the four major world religions.
9781847303677 | 356pp | PB
€19.99/£16.99
Also Available
My Soul Shall Be Healed
The Call to be Human
Definitive guide to the new translation
of the Roman Missal and the reasons
behind the various changes.
9781847304063 | 208pp | PB
A study of morality, with a
sympathetic understanding of the
human condition and the demands
of modern life.
9781847302137 | 240pp | PB
The New Translation of the
Missal
Patrick Mullins OCarm
Making Sense of Morality
Vincent MacNamara
€15.99/£13.49
€12.99/£11.99
Right or Wrong?
Bioethics and the
Catholic Moral
Tradition
Essays in Moral Theology
Patrick Hannon
A collection of essays on moral
theology, exploring topics such as
parental dilemmas and attitudes to
immigration.
9781847301291 | 192pp | PB
€14.95/£12.45
Pádraig Corkery
An accessible book addressing
the ethical issues that arise from
developments in science and
medicine.
9781847302458 | 144pp | PB
€11.99/£9.99
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40 Gospels
The Four Gospels Boxset
Beautifully presented and illustrated, this boxset of the Gospels
of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John will make a wonderful
addition to any church, home, school or parish centre.
9781847304162
€19.99/£16.50
Also Available Individually
The Gospel According
to Matthew
The Gospel
According to Mark
9781847302564 | 96pp | PB
9781847303288 | 66pp | PB
€5.99/£4.99
€5.99/£4.99
The Gospel
According to Luke
The Gospel
According to John
9781847303899 | 88pp | PB
9781847303905 | 64pp | PB
€5.99/£4.99
€5.99/£4.99
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Church Music
Key Title
Sing the Mass
Anthology of Music for the Irish Church
National Centre for Liturgy
Prepared by the National Centre for Liturgy in association with the
Advisory Committee on Church Music of the Bishops’ Conference, this
anthology of music for the Irish Church is a resource for all involved in
music ministry and for all who gather to celebrate the Eucharist.
Sing the Mass contains new settings for the Mass by Ephrem Feeley,
Liam Lawton, Columba McCann and Bernard Sexton. It also
contains previously used settings that have been amended for the
new translation of the Roman Missal by Seóirse Bodley and Fintan
O’Carroll; as well as the Mass of Our Lady of Lourdes; and other
Mass parts by Thomas C. Kelly, Kevin Mayhew, Margaret Daly, Peter
O’Kane and Tom Egan.
Accompaniment Edition 9781847303066 | 264pp | Coilbound
€34.99/£29.79
Choir/People Edition 9781847303073 | 192pp | Coilbound
€6.50/£5.45
CD €19.99/£16.50
The Collected Masses of Fintan
P. O’Carroll
Adapted by Kevin O’Carroll
This collection brings together for the first time the five Mass settings
by Fintan O’Carroll.
These five Mass settings are: Mass of the Angels (1969), Aifreann in
Onóir Muire, Máthair Dé (1973), Missa Salve Regina (1974), Mass of the
Immaculate Conception (1975) and Mass of the Annunciation (1980).
All of the Mass settings have been adapted to take into account the new
translation of the Order of Mass in the revised Roman Missal and Ord
an Aifrinn (2011).
9781847303844 | 226pp | Coilbound
€24.99/£20.85
CD €14.99/£12.49
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42 Popes
Pope Francis
Bestseller
Evangelii Gaudium: The
Joy of the Gospel
Apostolic Exhortation on the
Proclamation of the Gospel in
Today’s World
Pope Francis
The first apostolic exhortation from Pope Francis
encourages every Christian to rediscover the joy of a
personal encounter with Jesus.
9781847305428 | 144pp | PB
Bestseller
Pope Francis
The Jesuit Pope and what we can
expect from him
Brian Grogan SJ
Insights into the mind and heart of Pope Francis, from
the Ignatian perspective in which he has spent most of
his life.
9781847305053 | 32pp | PB
€2.99/£2.50
€4.99/£4.25
Bestseller
Lumen Fidei
The Light of Faith
Pope Francis
Words of Mercy and Joy
A collection of quotes from Pope Francis on a wide
range of topics, including being a Christian, the
environment, family and prayer.
9781847305411 | 64pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis
Begun by Pope Benedict XVI and completed by Pope
Francis, this encyclical issues an urgent call to all the
faithful to ‘see once again that faith is a light, for once
the light of faith dies out, all other lights begin to
dim’.
9781847305244 | 64pp | PB
€3.50/£2.99
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Popes
Pope Benedict XVI
Deus Caritas Est
Spe Salvi
Caritas in Veritate
The first encyclical from Pope Benedict
XVI, written on the theme of love.
9781853909535 | 48pp | PB
The second encyclical from Pope
Benedict considers modern
philosophies and the challenges of
faith today in light of the virtue of
hope.
9781847301031 | 64pp | PB
The third encyclical from Pope
Benedict XVI applies the themes of
hope and love to the major social
issues of today.
9781847301451 | 96pp | PB
God is Love
Pope Benedict XVI
Saved in Hope
Pope Benedict XVI
€5.95/£4.95
€5.95/£4.95
Charity in Truth
Pope Benedict XVI
€3.50/£2.95
Saint John Paul II
Saint John Paul II
A Pilgrim in Ireland
Bishop Donal Murray
In celebration of the canonisation
of Pope John Paul II on 27 April
2014, Bishop Donal Murray
recalls the pope’s landmark threeday visit to Ireland in 1979.
9781847305565 | 32pp | PB
Evangelium Vitae
The Gospel of Life
saint John Paul II
The position of the Catholic
Church regarding the value and
inviolability of human life.
9781853902598 | 188pp | PB
€6.29/£5.20
€2.99/£2.50
Saint John XXIII
Believe in Love
Saint John XXIII
An accessible insight into the
teachings of Saint John Paul II on
a wide range of subjects.
9781847302892 | 168pp | PB
In celebration of the canonisation of
Pope John XXIII on 27 April 2014,
Bishop Donal Murray explores the
pope’s work in setting up the Second
Vatican Council.
9781847305572 | 32pp | PB
The Life, Ministry and
Teachings of John Paul II
Brendan Leahy
€12.99/£10.49
Pope of Vatican II
Bishop Donal Murray
€2.99/£2.50
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44 Parish Resources
Key Titles
Our Family Mass
Resources for the Family Sunday Liturgy Year B
Bernadette Sweetman
A comprehensive collection of ready-to-go Liturgies of the Word for
every Sunday of Cycle B, as well as major feast days. Whether setting up
a family Mass from scratch, or looking for fresh ideas, this book gives
you:
»»
»»
»»
»»
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9781847303295 | 240pp | PB (Coilbound)
€15.99/£12.99
Advice on the practical aspects of operating a family Mass
Dramatisations of Scripture
Adapted Penitential Rites
Ideas for processions
Homily suggestions
Background information on all readings.
Many of those involved in directing the liturgical life of parishes will find
much to inspire them in these pages. This is a uniquely and Irish-based
resource for Irish families.
Irish Catholic, November 2012
Also Available
Our Family Mass
Our Family Mass
9781847302465 | 320pp | PB (Coilbound)
9781847304032 | 224pp | PB (Coilbound)
€15.99/£12.99
€15.99/£12.99
Resources for the Family Sunday
Liturgy Year A
Bernadette Sweetman
Resources for the Family Sunday
Liturgy Year C
Bernadette Sweetman
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Parish Resources
Holy Week and Easter Resources
Easter Proclamation
Exsultet
The Exsultet is the Easter Proclamation, sung at the
end of the Lucernarium or Service of Light, the first
part of the Easter Vigil. With the translation of the
third edition of the Roman Missal, the Exsultet is
given here in its longer and shorter forms according
to the chant of the missal.
9781847304902 | 24pp | PB
Holy Week and Easter
Missal
The Holy Week and Easter Missal is an extract from the
Roman Missal containing all the liturgies from Palm
Sunday to Easter Sunday – a beautiful bonded-leather
book with four ribbons.
9781847305312 | 240pp | Leather-bound
€49.99/£39.99
€6.99/£5.59
Also Available
Eucharistic Prayers for
Masses with Children
Eucharistic Prayers for
Concelebration
Irish Catholic Bishops’
Conference
International Commission
on English in the Liturgy
These prayers, first published
in 1975, are given here with
emendations for use with the third
edition of the Roman Missal.
9781847304117 | 32pp | PB
This very useful A4 resource lists
the indications for concelebrants,
on all Eucharistic Prayers, which are
not detailed in the new missal.
9781847303493 | 80pp | PB
€7.99/£6.99
€14.99/£11.99
Order of Christian
Funerals
Funeral Rites and
Readings
International Commission
on English in the Liturgy
This Order offers us fuller rites
adapted to Irish circumstances by
the Irish Episcopal Commission for
Liturgy and approved by the Irish
Bishops’ Conference.
9781853901980 | 256pp | HB
Brian Magee
The rites and prayers for a Christian
funeral, for priests or members
of the laity who are leading the
prayers.
9781853902581 | 128pp | PB
€12.50/£10.45
€42.00/£34.00
Prices subject to change
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46 Parish Resources
Bestseller
Prayer of the Faithful
For All Occasions
Veritas
This booklet is offered as an aid in choosing the Prayer of
the Faithful for various occasions, giving examples of prayers
for occasions including weddings, funerals, christenings,
school Masses, anniversaries and other general intentions.
The prayers can be used as written or taken as a template in
composing your own.
9781847305152 | 64pp | PB
€4.99/£4.25
Also Available
Liturgical Calendar for
Ireland 2015
Edited by Patrick Jones
The essential guide to the Church’s
daily round of prayer, providing the
basic rules for celebrating the liturgy,
as well as notes and commentaries
for a deeper understanding.
9781847305725 | 204pp |
Coilbound
€10.99/£9.35
The Veritas Book
of Blessings for All
Occasions
Veritas
An updated version of the Veritas
Book of Blessings, this volume
features blessings for all occasions
for use in the Mass, as well as in lay
ministry.
9781847305176 | 256pp | PB
with Linen Finish
€16.99/£14.50
Bestseller
101 Liturgical
Suggestions
Practical Ideas for Those
Who Prepare the Liturgy
Columba McCann OSB
A series of practical suggestions
to help parish groups improve the
quality of liturgical celebrations.
9781847305534 | 160pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
The Glenstal Sunday
Missal
Glenstal Abbey
Readings, reflections and
meditations from the monks of
Glenstal Abbey, updated to take
into account the third revision of
the Roman Missal.
9781847303615 | 1300pp | HB
€35.00/£30.00
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Parish Resources
Bestseller
Irish Catholic Catechism for
Adults
Irish Episcopal Conference
The Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults is a new resource from the
Irish Episcopal Conference.
Designed to complement the Catechism of the Catholic Church,
this is a local catechism that has been adapted for an Irish
audience and written in accessible, easy-to-understand language.
9781847304094 | 704pp| PB
€24.99/£19.99
Each of its thirty-six chapters begins with a story or lesson of
faith, featuring many notable figures from Ireland, such as
Edmund Rice, Catherine McAuley and Nano Nagle. A related
teaching is then presented, which is placed in an Irish cultural
context. Questions for discussion invite the reader to personally
connect with the teaching.
The Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults is perfect for parish study
groups, retreat groups, liturgy committees, RCIA groups and
those interested in personal study. It also provides information
about the Catholic faith to other interested readers.
Also Available
Bestseller
Irish Catholic
Catechism for Adults
Study Guide
This practical and compact guide
is the ideal companion to the Irish
Catholic Catechism for Adults.
9781847305527 | 96pp | PB
€12.99/£11.00
Maura Hyland, Director of Veritas, presenting Pope
Francis with a copy of the Irish Catholic Catechism for
Adults, 26 June 2014.
Visit www.irishcatechism.ie for weblinks,
videos and suggested programmes of
study for group sessions.
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