BOOK OF BLESSINGS Contains the blessings of the Roman Ritual for the Universal Church as well as additional proper blessings for use in the United States. 896 pages. Size 71/4 x 10. No. 560/22—Hardcover, stained edges, gold stamped..................51.00 ISBN 978-0-89942-560-3 ORDER OF CROWNING AN IMAGE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY This edition of the Rite offers three ways in which the Rite may take place: (1) within Mass; (2) within the Liturgy of the Hours; and (3) within a celebration of the Word of God. 48 pages. Size 71/4 x 101/4. No. 78/22—Blue cloth, gold stamped .................................18.95 ISBN 978-0-89942-798-0 CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Liturgical book that contains the latest transla- tion of the Rite of Christian Initiation by the In- ternational Commission on English in the Lit- urgy plus the additional sections inserted by the American Bishops. The format and presenta- tion is arranged for the convenience of the cel- ebrant. 432 pages. Size 71/4 x 101/4. No. 355/22— Hardcover, stained edges............35.00 ISBN 978-0-89942-355-5 BOOK OF THE ELECT Companion book for the Rite of Christian Initi- ation of Adults. Beautifully and sturdily bound with a gold-stamped rich red cover. There is ample space for the names of the Elect and their godparents. 128 pages. Size 91/2 x 131/4. No. 356/22—Hardcover, gold stamped . 49.00 ISBN 978-0-89942-356-2 - d d s d 0 n ll e 0 Handy-size edition of the Book of Blessings, containing only the blessings that are celebrated out- side Mass. It contains the New American Bible translation for all Scripture readings. Each blessing is carefully arranged for the cel- ebrant. 576 pages. Size 43/8 x 63/4. No. 565/10—Brown imitation leather ISBN 978-0-89942-565-8 ........... 28.00 No. 565/13—Black leather ISBN 978-0-89942-566-5 .......... 32.00 No. 565/19 – Dura-Lux cover ISBN 978-1-947070-69-1 ...........36.00 Ritual Editions ACTUAL SIZE TYPE ORDER OF PENANCE This full-size edition of the Order of Pen- ance is a resource for use in various penitential celebrations. 208 pages. Size 71/4 x 101/4. No. 528/22—Brown cloth, stained edges, gold stamped ................................. 34.00 ISBN 978-1-953152-97-8 THE ORDER OF CELEBRATING MATRIMONY ......................................................................... ..... ........... ............ .... .......... ..... ... ........... ... .... .............. ...... .............................. ........ ........... ... ......................... .... ..... ... ...... .... ......................... ............................. ............................. ......................... .... ......... ... ..... ....... .... ...... ...... ... ........ ..... ..... ......... .... ......... ...... ... .................................. ..................................... ..................................................................... .......................71/4 x 101/4. No. 238/22—.................., .... stamped ........................ ..... ISBN ............... No. 238/13—........ Gilded .... stamped ............................... 34.95 ISBN ............... 238/13 238/22 Order of Penance Tri-fold Leaflet ...... ....... .... .... ... .... ...... ............................... .................... .........—Tri-fold......................... ....................... Examination of Conscience Card ......................................... ..........................71/4 x 101/4. .................... .........—Card................................ .....978-1-958237-08-3 SHORTER BOOK OF BLESSINGS POCKET-SIZE EDITION This is a handy pocket edition of the com- plete Order of Penance. Contains all the features of the larger-size edition plus handy edge-marking index and round corners. 352 pages. Size 4 x 61/4 . No. 117/19—Brown Dura-Lux cover ................... 24.95 ISBN 978-1-958237-09-0 1. This form is proposed for the exami- nation of conscience, to be completed and adapted according to local usages and the needs of different individuals. 2. When an examination of conscience is made before the Sacrament of Penance, it is appropriate that each should ask him- self (herself) the following questions be- fore all others: 1. Do I come to the Sacrament of Penance with a sincere desire for purifi- cation, conversion, renewal of life, and deeper friendship with God, or do I con- sider it rather as a burden to be under- taken as seldom as possible? 2. Did I forget, or deliberately fail to mention, any grave sins in previous con- fessions? 3. Have I performed the penance im- posed on me? Have I made reparation for injuries committed? Have I put into practice the purpose of amendment of life, according to the Gospel? 3. In the light of the word of God, each individual should examine his (her) life. I. The Lord says: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart” (Mt 22:37). 1. Is my heart directed to God, so that I truly love him above all things by the faithful keeping of his commandments, as a son loves his father, or am I more concerned with worldly matters? Do I have a right intention in what I do? 2. Do I have firm faith in God, who has spoken to us through his Son? Have I ad- hered firmly to the teaching of the Church? Have I taken care to be in- structed in the Christian faith, listening to the word of God, participating in cate- chesis, avoiding things harmful to the faith? Have I always professed my faith in God and the Church boldly, without fear? Have I been willing to be known as a Christian in my private and public life? 3. Have I said my morning and evening prayers, or not? Is my prayer a true con- versation with God, in mind and heart, or merely an exterior observance? Have I offered to God my difficulties, my joys, and my sorrows? Do I turn to him in temptations? 4. Do I have reverence and love for God’s name, or have I offended God by blasphemy, by swearing falsely, or by taking his name in vain? Have I been ir- reverent to the BlessedVirgin Mary or to the Saints? 5. Do I keep the Lord’s Day and the feasts of the Church by actively, reverently, and attentively participating in public wor- ship, especially the Mass? Have I obeyed the precept of annual confession and Communion at Easter? 6. Do I perhaps have other gods, that is to say, things for which I care more, or in which I trust more than God, such as money, superstitions, spirit-worship, or other occult practices? II. The Lord says: “This is my com- mandment, that you love one an- other as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12). 1. Do I have a genuine love for my neighbor, or do I misuse them for my own ends, or do to them what I do not wish to be done to me by others? Have I given grave scandal to them by my words and actions? 2. Consider whether, within your family, you have contributed to the good and joy of others through patience and genuine love, whether as children you have been obedient to your parents, showing them honor and offering them help in their spir- itual and material needs; or whether, as parents, you have been careful to bring your children up in the Christian faith, helping them by good example and parental discipline; or as spouses, you have been faithful to one another in your hearts and in your dealings with others?. 3. Do I share my goods with others who are poorer than myself? As far as I can, do I defend the oppressed, comfort the sorrowful, help those in need, or have I despised my neighbor, especially the poor, the frail, the old, strangers, and people of a different race? FORM FOR THE EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE LITURGICAL Rite Books 496
