Athanasius Schneider
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When The Harps Went Still
$18.95Add to cartIn a world filled with disharmony, the topic of sacred music may seem less than relevant. But the need to restore authentic worship is more crucial than ever.
We’ve all experienced it. As we prepare to enter into the silence of the sacred liturgy, banal music peals over the sound system, and we are barraged with irritating strains just as we are trying to quietly, peacefully worship the Lord.
When the Harps Went Still, by Aurelio Porfiri, Athanasius Schneider, and Guido Milanese, is a compelling exploration of the crisis facing Catholic sacred music today. This deeply insightful book uncovers the hidden tragedy of how sacred music, once the cornerstone of Catholic worship, has been diminished in modern liturgical practice.
From the soaring melodies of Gregorian chant to the intricate harmonies of Renaissance polyphony, the authors trace the rich heritage of sacred music that has shaped the spiritual landscape of the Catholic Church. They argue passionately for the revival of these timeless traditions, highlighting how sacred music not only enhances the liturgy but also serves as a powerful medium for worship and a profound expression of faith.
In these enlightening pages, you will learn about:
*The profound history and evolution of Catholic sacred music
*The power of sacred music to radiate the beauty that draws people to God
*The crucial role of music in elevating the liturgical experience and fostering spiritual growth
*The factors contributing to the decline of sacred music in contemporary worship
*The theological underpinnings that make sacred music an indispensable part of worship
*Inspiring stories of communities and individuals who have successfully revitalized their musical traditions
*Actionable steps to restore and integrate sacred music into the liturgy today
*Why education in sacred Catholic music is crucial for evangelization
Through thoughtful analysis and heartfelt advocacy, When the Harps Went Still serves as both a wake-up call and a guide to rejuvenating the spiritual and aesthetic richness of Catholic liturgy.
This book is more than an academic treatise; it is a passionate plea to remember and reintegrate the beauty of sacred music into our worship, thereby reconnecting with the divine through song.
Join the movement to revive the sacred sounds of our faith. Let When the Harps Went Still inspire you to bring the transformative power of sacred music back to the heart of the Church.
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Flee From Heresy
$24.95Add to cartSociety is lost and confused about God, morality, and eternity. Catholics face persecution, from outside and inside the Church, for living their Faith. Priests speak out against errors and corruption in their own hierarchy, only to be marginalized and punished by their superiors. The few bishops who remain faithful to the changeless teaching of Christ are rebuked and “canceled,” even by the pope himself, and sent into exile. Catholics longing for reverent worship are forced out of their parishes and into makeshift venues.
This is a description of the Catholic Church in the fourth century.
With similar patterns recurring in our time, one Catholic bishop is calling out to souls:
“Know the errors and embrace the truth!”
In Flee from Heresy, Bishop Athanasius Schneider – raised among persecuted Catholics in the Soviet Union – offers a systematic treatment of more than 130 doctrinal errors, from ancient times down to our own day, along with English translations of the Church’s major anti-heresy documents of the past two centuries.
In this fascinating expose, you will discover the ideological roots of our own unsteady times and be better equipped to “test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thess. 5:21). You will learn:
*What heresy is – and what it is not
*A sweeping history of heresies across the centuries
*How heresy destroys charity and the spiritual life
*Why God allows heresy to afflict His holy Church
*Names and categories of more than 130 doctrinal errors
*The nefarious heresy of the anti-Christ and the anti-Mary
*How heresy relates to schism, apostasy, and excommunication
*Why the Virgin Mary is invoked as “Destroyer of Heresies”Combining theological precision, superb historical insight, and concrete principles for action today, Flee from Heresy is a timely and trustworthy guide to errors old and new.
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Credo : Compendium Of The Catholic Faith
$24.95Add to cartThe most up-to-date “catechism” in print! For the first time in over fifty years, a Catholic bishop has published his own comprehensive presentation of the Faith-what to believe, how to live, and how to pray as Christ taught.
Sure to be a classic for generations to come, Credo: Compendium of the Catholic Faith offers a clear and readable summary of Catholicism as a whole, given in the pastoral style of the apostles. Using the simple and direct “Question-Answer” format so popular among instructors (and internet search engines), Bishop Athanasius Schneider shares a bold new articulation of timeless truths, while also engaging current issues with courage and kindness.
After an Introduction outlining Christian identity and doctrine, Part I unpacks what Catholics believe, following the articles of the Apostle’s Creed. Part II explains the principles of right moral action, following the Commandments. Part III teaches on grace, the sacraments, prayer, and worship. Appendices include the five major Christian Creeds, and a stellar Index (plus unique headers and bleed tabs) makes navigating the book delightfully easy.
Including treatments of several contemporary issues:
*social media use,
*personal technology,
*science and evolution,
*just war, death penalty,
*gender ideology, modesty,
*vaccines, health mandates,
*world religions, true prayer,
*faithful parenting, schooling,
*religious liberty, free speech,
*female clergy, Church scandal,
*infallibility, magisterium, error,
*pornography, sex education,
*Sunday work, right worship,
*Communism, Freemasonry,
*globalism, transhumanism,
*charismatic movement,
*marijuana, drug use,
*authentic renewal,
*and more!