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Written shortly after his death, this is the Franciscans' official biography of their great founder. His unusual vocation, life, miracles and greatness--all portrayed briefly, with love and honesty. Learn about the founder of one of the largest religious orders in the world. Inspiring!

This beautiful crystal rosary measures 7 mm and includes a Pope John Paul II Decal Center and Papal Crucifix. A wonderful gift to commemorate his beatification. Approx. 22" long.

Give this unusual rosary to a friend in need, or use it yourself during difficult times. Made of real seeds from the Job's Tears plant (given the name because of the seed shaped like a tear).

Give this unusual rosary to a friend in need, or use it yourself during difficult times. Made of real seeds from the Job's Tears plant (given the name because of the seed shaped like a tear).

This rosary bracelet comes with gold links and aqua glass beads with a blue Mary Cameo charm to accompany the elegant crucifix. Bracelet is a lobster claw clasp. Made in the USA. Comes in a gift box. This product is made in the United States and is Triple Plated in 14K Gold. All stones are European Glass. From the Vatican Library Collection.

In this book Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, explains with clarity and detail the nature of divine revelation, the Bible as the Word of God, and how the divine Word is also alive in the Church and present in Tradition. He also discusses the issue of Ecumenism and unity among Christians. Finally, he explains the crucial role of the Bishop as interpreter of the Word of God and custodian of Tradition in the Church. Joseph Ratzinger, the theologian, is responding to the questions of how the truth of the Christian faith can be recognized and articulated, and how we can witness to it and hand it on to others. This is a frank, yet open exploration of the Catholic understanding of God's Word presented in a collection of classic essays, from the time of Vatican II, by the brilliant teacher and writer who became Pope Benedict XVI. These essays provide insights into Joseph Ratzinger's approach to Vatican II and the theological upheaval that followed it. "Nourished and sustained by the Eucharist, Catholics cannot but feel encouraged to strive for the full unity for which Christ expressed so ardent a hope in the Upper Room. The Pope, the Successor of Peter, knows that he must make himself especially responsible for his Divine Master's supreme aspiration. Indeed, he is entrusted with the task of strengthening his brethren (cf. Lk 22: 32). With full awareness, therefore, at the beginning of his ministry in the Church of Rome which Peter bathed in his blood, Peter's current Successor takes on as his primary task the duty to work tirelessly to rebuild the full and visible unity of all Christ's followers." - From the Introduction