Karl von Richter, a handsome young man with a dark past and a sinister future, is injured while skiing in the Italian Alps. He falls in love with Katrina Amorino, his dark-haired, blue-eyed nurse. Unaware Germany is preparing for war, Katrina naïvely moves to his home; but before she arrives, Karl joins the SS and begins implementing Hitler's deadly Final Solution, exterminating the Jews and other "deplorables." At the end of the war, SS Officer Karl heads home to find his parents dead, and Katrina and their young son missing. As he searches for Katrina, Karl's conscience reawakens, revealing dark truths. Meanwhile, Katrina, hiding in fear, agonizes over her impetuous decisions that have become a litany of sorrows that haunts her for decades to come.
In 2001, the Vatican recognized the authenticity of the apparition of Our Lady in Kibeho, in Rwanda, Africa-a peaceful, ordinary region at the time of the apparitions in 1981-1989. Our Lady urged all people, not just Rwandans, to pray the Rosary, and the Devotion to the Seven Sorrows. This occurred 13 years prior to the Rwandan genocide of over a million people in that region. Much earlier, God revealed to a fourteenth-century saint, Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373), that seven great benefits accrue to those who worship Jesus Christ by the devotion to the seven sorrows of His mother, Mary. Devotion to the sorrows of Mary consists of brief daily meditation and prayers in memory of each of seven sorrows she experienced during earthly life. The gifts received through this meditative prayer are peace in the family, enlightenment about divine mysteries, Mary's consolation in suffering and assistance in work. She will obtain for them as much as they ask, as long as it accords with the will of Christ and not impede sanctification. Mary will defend them in spiritual battles against Satan and protect them throughout life. She will visibly help them at the moment of death; they will see her face. Mary obtained from her Son that those who spread devotion to her seven sorrows will die with sins forgiven, meriting eternal life in Heaven where she will be their consolation and joy. This book includes the chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, beautiful illustrations of Our Lady's sorrows, with Scriptural passages for each. It offers a brief history of the devotion, and simple explanation of how to meditate. It includes other devotions, prayers, novena, litany and hymn honoring the Sorrowful Mother and explains graces and indulgences associated with the devotion. These prayers offer tremendous comfort and remedy in times of trial and enkindle true love for Jesus Christ.
Many Catholics are unaware of our holy traditions on and powerful devotions to the Sorrows of Mary. Based on Scripture and the lives of the Saints, this little book will open eyes and hearts to the Sorrows of Our Lady.
A Prayerbook of Favorite Litanies will add a new dimension and heightened devotion to your daily prayer life. This traditional form of responsive prayer is modeled after the recitation of the Psalms. It is a well-known and beloved form of prayer for both public and private devotion. Included are Litanies to Honor God, Litanies to Our Lord, Eucharistic Litanies, Litanies to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Litanies to the Angels, the Saints, Litanies to St Joseph, as well as litanies for specific needs and petitions. "The word "litany" comes from the Latin "litania" or "letania". It stood for a form of responsive prayer which involved a number of invocations or petitions grouped around one main subject or sacred theme." - Fr Albert J Hebert, SJ
Experience the wonder of the mysteries like never before with A Rosary Litany. Simple phrases within each Hail Mary describe Jesus — Jesus, announced by the angel Gabriel Jesus, born for us in Bethlehem Jesus, risen from the dead And his mother — Mother of God, standing at the foot of the Cross Mother of God, who held the child Jesus Mother of God, who kept these things in her heart The suggested invocations can be used privately or in public recitation of the Rosary. Through this little book you will discover a new richness in the Rosary and grow closer to Christ through Mary. “Read this book and use it in your daily prayer and discover the power and love of our Blessed Mother. I highly recommend it!” — Fr. Larry Richards, The Reason for Our Hope Foundation
100 true stories of approved miraculous statues, paintings and images of Our Lady. Spans almost 2,000 years. These images have spoken, brought cures, given off fragrance, wept blood or tears, etc. Includes Our Lady of Guadalupe, Akita, Pompeii, Prompt Succor, Czestochowa, Perpetual Help, Montserrat, etc. Gives renewed confidence in Mary's care for us her children. Great for the entire family!
The Seven Sorrows of Mary is a Catholic feast on September 15th that memorializes the seven swords of sorrow that pierced the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Seven Sorrows of Mary Prayer Journal contains a precious treasury of art and sacred devotions to deepen your connection to "The Mother of Sorrows." It includes reflections by St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Alphonses de Liguori, and St. Catherine of Siena; the Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows; an excerpt from "The Glories of Mary" by St. Alphonses de Liguori; a thorough novena with mediations and reflections; instructions on how to say the Rosary; Marian prayers; four popular Marian hymns; a beautiful collection of classical artwork; and 73 lined pages to record your own notes, prayers, and prayer intentions.
