Mike Aquilina Livres

Focusing on the period from Easter to Pentecost, this daily devotional offers a structured approach to spiritual growth. Each day includes a meditation, Mass readings, reflections based on the writings of the Church Fathers, insights into mystical or moral life, and practical applications for prayer and daily living. It's designed to enrich both new and longtime Catholics, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone seeking to deepen their faith during this significant liturgical season.

Mike Aquilina’s poems represent different angles of approach to the themes found in his bestselling nonfiction books: spiritual seeking and striving amid the stuff of everyday work and family life. His measures are formal. His humor superabundant.

Focusing on the deep devotion of St. Thomas Aquinas to the Eucharist, this collection features his revered poems of praise, presented in both Latin and English translation. The book captures his profound spiritual practices, such as kneeling before the tabernacle and seeking solace in divine presence during challenges. Accompanying the poetry are thoughtful meditations and commentary by Mike Aquilina, enriching the reader's experience of prayer and reflection in the presence of the Lord.

Exploring the teachings of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits, this book offers a unique approach to integrating faith with career development. Tailored for busy professionals, it features meditations that can be easily engaged with during short breaks. Each meditation is accompanied by three practical prompts, guiding readers to apply Ignatius's insights to various workplace challenges, including interpersonal relationships, stress management, and ethical dilemmas. This resource aims to foster personal growth and spiritual reflection amid professional life.

Using the words of the early Christians themselves, from documents and inscriptions, Aquilina traces the Mass's history from Jesus' lifetime through the fourth century.

We hear the voices of the early Church Fathers even today. Their teachings, their guidance, their insights, and their sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church. They defined the canon of Scripture. They developed our creeds and forms of worship. They defined Christianity's distinctive moral sense. But who were they? What can we learn from their ancient teachings? What can the Fathers teach us in the 21st century - about holiness, culture, faith, and the Gospel? This is the definitive resource for anyone interested in learning about the Church Fathers and their legacy. Ideal for RCIA, catechists, and clergy as well as lay Catholics who want to learn more about the great teachers of early Christianity. In this new and extensively updated The Fathers of the Church, 3rd Edition, you will find: New: twenty Church Fathers never before covered in this series, New: many poets of ancient Christianity, whose hymns we still sing today, An extensively revised introduction, Nearly seventy-five more pages of information on the early Church, The Mothers of the Church and their impact, Research-friendly references and citations, topical index, timeline, and detailed bibliography Book jacket.

Highlighting the transformative impact of women in early Christianity, this book presents a diverse array of figures, from martyrs to businesswomen, who defied societal norms in a predominantly pagan world. Each chapter offers a biography and excerpts from early Church writings, showcasing the contributions of notable women like St. Blandina, St. Perpetua, and St. Monica. Through their stories, readers will discover the enduring influence these heroines had on the Church and be inspired by their resilience and faith.

Pocket-sized, but packed with powerful pronouncements. Includes a treasury of prayers, a closer look at the Mass, and a brief manual for confession. Makes a perfect gift for a new convert.

Imagine the dangerous life of a First Century Christian. You've embraced your newfound faith in Christ but fear the risk of persecution or death at the hands of the pagans living around you. Then a trusted friend tells you about some of Jesus followers who secretly meet. He whispers into your ear, Look for a fish carved into the entranceway to the burialchambers beside the Via Tiburtina. You smile in gratitude.Comparatively, modern society is awash in those same Christian symbols that kept early Christians safely they appear on churches, bumper stickers, mugs even mints and stuffed animals. Yet, we are often ignorant of the origins of these symbols having lost the urgency of our spiritual ancestors hostile environment.Noted author Mike Aquilina conducts an intriguing tour of symbols that guided the first four centuries of the Church s existence. He explains how Christians borrowed pagan and Jewish symbols, giving them new, distinctly Christian meanings. Recover the voice and urgency of our spiritual ancestors symbolic language and discover the impact the symbols still have.Black and white illustrations by Lea Ravotti of artifacts uncovered throughout the Middle East beautifully complement the text, showing the variety of contexts in which they were found and the range of skills displayed in their execution.

Here is an unflinching look at the lives and sacrifices of those first Christians who were given the task of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Relying on the ancient documents, as well as latest archeological findings and scientific research, acclaimed author Mike Aquilina takes you on a journey through the Apostolic Age, bringing to life the ancient streets and crowded marketplaces through which Mary and the Apostles journeyed as they built a Church that lasts even to our day. Read these pages, and youll come to see that despite the best efforts of their enemies, the blood of the Apostles did not snuff out the Faith but brought forth great saints whose holy deeds and brave examples gave the besieged Church a vigor that lasts even to today.