New Releases- May

The Commandments We Keep

With simplicity & clarity, The Commandments We Keep unpacks each of the 10 Commandments using a 3-pronged approach: discover how the it was understood in the Old Testament, understand how Christ fulfilled it in his life & teaching, & examine the personal & practical implications of each for life today

Principled Ministry

More than a “how-to” leadership guide, it offers real-life examples of principled ministers who are serving the Catholic Church & invites readers to incorporate these disciplines into their own leadership style.

Revelations of Divine Love

Julian Of Norwich’s work is dense, deeply intuitive, & theologically complex. This translation liber­ates Julian & her inspired insights from the linguistic jungle & pre­sents her work in a style & format which breaks through not only to her deepest meanings, but to the character of the gentle woman herself.

At Home with God: A Complete Liturgical Guide for the Christian Home

By translating ancient rhythms of our Faith into accessible, easy-to-use tools, At Home w/ God helps families rediscover the vibrancy of our Faith in everyday life.

A Willing Heart

 In the spirit of gospel teaching on time, talent, & treasure, bestselling author Alborghetti weaves together wisdom, humor, personal stories & a series of attainable goals in this vision of Christian action that is at once a beautiful meditation on spiritual growth & a guide to discovering practical ways to serve.

Praying the Psalms w/ the Holy Fathers

There’s no part of the Bible that speaks to the human heart more deeply than the Psalms. These reflections will inspire you to praise God with your whole heart.

The Gift of Blessed John Paul II

Cardinal Wuerl explores the spiritual & pastoral wealth of John Paul’s writings as found in his encyclicals & apostolic exhortations. The Cardinal unfolds these treasures for us, presenting not only Blessed John Paul’s teachings, but also suggesting how we can apply them in our lives as we face the challenges of being a disciple of Christ in the world today.

Praying with Blessed John Paul II

Readers will be inspired by his life & spirituality as they learn to pray as he did. Each of the fifteen meditations relates biographical details about the pope along with selections from his writings or speeches.

The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God

This book is the powerful story of an amazing woman, Ruth Pakaluk, who converted to Catholicism at Harvard, married her college sweetheart & joyfully welcomed 7 children. She became a renowned pro-life leader & brilliant debater, who was struck with breast cancer & died at the young age of 41. 

Faith Of My Heart CD

Sacred Choral music of Frank Liszt

April New Releases

New Books

Education of Catholic Girls

Practical as it is pious, witty as it is wise, this collection of counsels not only helps educators in school or at home meet Catholic girls special intellectual needs, it offers sage strategies for whole-person formation: showing us how to help our girls grow into virtuous Catholic women.

Mysteries of Mary

The Mysteries of Mary shows how the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary is perfectly & intimately identified with that of her Son. It is both a reflection on the most profound moments in Mary’s earthly life, from the Immaculate Conception to Cana to Pentecost, & a systematic approach to the doctrine of Mary’s spiritual maternity.

The Catholic Church & Science

This book proves the doctrines of the Faith & the facts of science are not contradictory, but in fact harmonize together. The Faith, in union with true science, illustrates a universe whose uncanny order & precision point to the purpose-built design of an intelligent creator.

St. Albert the Great

St Albert was a scientist, theologian, & philosopher; a teacher, preacher, & negotiator; a shrewd shepherd & an unflinching defender of the Faith. The time has come to re-discover St. Albert’s greatness, & to profit from his prodigious wisdom & virtue as did his famous student, St. Thomas Aquinas.

Fragments of Your Ancient Name

With over one million books sold in her career, Joyce Rupp presents her newest undertaking: a unique collection of daily meditations that draw from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, & other sources, offering wisdom & insight about the God who is beyond all names.

Pathway To Our Hearts

Archbishop of Toronto & respected Bible teacher Thomas Collins presents an accessible approach to praying the Sermon on the Mount in the tradition of lectio divina, or sacred reading, creating a fresh & accessible perspective on an ancient practice.

The Mass:Glory, Mystery, Tradition

Employing eloquent prose & elegant black-and-white photography, bestselling authors Wuerl and Aquilina team up to lead Catholics through the different parts of one of the most sacred of traditions.

Heaven is for Real

This is the true story of Colton Burpo, the four-year old son of a small-town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness & enters heaven.

Jesus & the Women of Faith, Hope & Love

Come to a deeper understanding of the transforming love of God through these guided reflections on the encounters between Jesus & 3 women in the Gospels.

Mining the Meaning of the Bible

Mining the Meaning of the Bible is perfect for pre-teens through confirmation classes. This great resource uses graphical representations to aid in learning in ways that appeal to this age group.

Prayer in the Digital Age

In his 2nd book, Matt Swaim brings to light the obstacles to prayer inherent in our digitally-connected culture & explores both the challenges & benefits of living a Christian life in the 21st century.

The 5 W’s of Our Catholic Faith

Each session in this easy-to-use 10-part study brings participants to a deeper level of knowledge & understanding about the Catholic faith. The approach used in this series touches on critical themes & topics in a simple yet engaging manner & offers questions for further reflection &/or discussion.

March New Releases

March 2011 New Books

Unplanned: The Dramatic True Story of a Former Planned Parenthood Leader's Eye-Opening Journey Across the Life LineUnplanned is a heart stopping personal drama of life-&-death encounters, a courtroom battle, & spiritual transformation that speaks hope & compassion into the political controversy that surrounds this issue.

Manalive

This classic novel by the brilliant G. K. Chesterton tells the rollicking tale of Innocent Smith, a man who may be crazy-or possibly the most sane man of all. In this delightfully strange mystery, Chesterton demonstrates why life is worth living, & that sometimes we need a little madness just to know we are alive.

Holiness is Always in SeasonThis inspiring volume presents the Pope's numerous reflections on many saints arranged according to the calendar year. He shows how the life of each saint has something unique to teach us about virtue, faith, courage & love of Christ

Fire of Love: A Historical Novel About St. John of the Cross

 In this historical novel, love is at the very center of the drama, for Saint John of the Cross became one of the Church's foremost experts on intimacy with God. His mystical poems on divine love are considered some of the greatest verses ever written.

Into Your Hands, Father: Abandoning Ourselves to the God Who Loves Us

 In this simple but profound book, Father Stinissen distinguishes 3 degrees or stages in abandonment.

Romeo & JulietThe Ignatius Critical Editions represent a tradition-oriented alternative to popular textbook series, & are designed to concentrate on traditional readings of the Classics of world literature.

What We Can’t Not Know

 In this new revised edition of his groundbreaking work, Professor J. Budziszewski questions the modern assumption that moral truths are unknowable. With clear & logical arguments he rehabilitates the natural law tradition & restores confidence in a moral code based upon human nature.

The World of St. PaulJoseph Callewaert's engaging work on St. Paul reads like a novel. With inviting, even dramatic, prose, it recounts the story of the great Apostle to the Nations. This is no dry tome or ponderous biography. Nor is its subject a "safe" historical figure, irrelevant to the issues of today: St. Paul remains controversial.

Writing to God

Designed for use during any 40-day period, Writing to God relieves readers of the self-consciousness of trying to pray “the right way,” inviting them to pray wherever the pen leads!

Treatise on the Love of God

Francis de Sales's literary masterpiece was originally published in 1616 while he was Bishop of Geneva. This modern edition of the treatise preserves de Sales's gentle prose, his enthusiasm for God, compassion, & good humor.

Manage the Mess of Family StressDivided into easy-to-read chapters, each ending with reflection, Manage the Mess of Family Stress offers solutions & ways to manage family stress through a variety of techniques, including working through natural personality differences & loving forgiveness.

Plant the Seed

Invite children to come & see what life with Jesus Christ is all about. Filled with creative ideas to help catechists & parents encourage children in grades K-3 to live the gospels in their lives each day, Plant the Seed includes a variety of learning activities.

Update: Roman Missal, Third Edition

We are beginning to receive information about the Roman Missal, Third Edition. There will be a chapel edition as well as an altar edition. We are taking pre-orders via our website  so that we can ship the books as soon as they are released, in order to allow parishes maximum time to prepare for the November 27th implementation date.

If you are looking for supplemental materials to help prepare for the upcoming changes to the Mass, Reilly's carries several titles and can order more.

Parish Guide to Implementing the Roman Missal, Third Edition
$9.95

From the publisher: "This parish guide will help leaders-priests, liturgists, musicians, DREs, principals, teachers, youth ministers, and volunteers-bring this new translation to life in the parish. The guide includes practical resources to create the parish implementation plan including a calendar, ministry-specific suggestions, "to do" lists, bulletin inserts, homily helps, and a comprehensive bibliography of other available materials. Reawaken your parish's love for the Eucharist as you introduce them to the changes in what they say and hear through the simple, practical steps laid out in this parish guide."

Understanding the Revised Mass Texts
$1.25
From the Publisher: Written by Paul Turner, a priest of the diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, this booklet provides a brief yet deep explanation of how and why the prayers and responses of the Mass are changing. It will help you understand these new words so that you will be able to participate at Mass when the translation is ready to use. Because changes have been made to the Order of Mass since its recognitio in 2008, a second edition of Understanding the Revised Mass Texts is now available. 

Understanding the Revised Mass Texts, Leader's Edition
$8.95
From the Publisher: The second edition of this Leader's Edition is the companion to the booklet, Understanding the Revised Mass Texts, written by Paul Turner with additional material by Kathy Coffey. The booklet is reprinted in this Leader's Edition with page specific catechetical notes for adult faith formation session leaders. 
Inside you will find:

• A pastoral introduction;
• Outlines for eight adult faith-formation sessions;
• An image of the corresponding page from the Understanding the Revised Mass Texts booklet with marginal notes explaining each page;
• Annotations for matching up the leader¿s edition with the pamphlets; Arrows and highlighted texts emphasizing important concepts;
• Charts comparing the current and forthcoming translations;
• Engaging questions for discussion during sessions;
• Take home reflections;
• A notes section for you to write down thoughts and ideas.

In addition, the Diocesan Committee on the Roman Missal is offering a series of workshops on the Missal. 
Western Deanery: Feb. 15, 2011, Our Lady of the Valley, Caldwell
West Central Deanery: Feb. 16, 2011, Our Lady of the Rosary, Boise
Eastern Deanery: March 2, 2011, Christ the King, Idaho Falls
Southern Deanery: March 3, 2011, St. Jerome, Jerome
Northern Deanery: May 11, 2011, St. Pius X, Coeur d’Alene
North Central Deanery: May 12, 2011, Our Lady of Lourdes, Lewiston


SCHEDULE:


For Parish and School Personnel:


6:30 - 7:00 - Prayer, welcome.
7:00 - 7:30 - Why is the text changing?
7:30 - 8:00 - What are the changes?
8:00 - 8:30 - Sharing, questions.


For Musicians:


6:30 - 7:00 - Prayer, welcome.
7:00 - 7:30 - Why is the text changing?
7:30 - 8:30 - Learning/practicing new
musical settings.
8:30 – 9:00 - Sharing, questions.


For more information contact Tish Thornton: tthornton@rcdb.org

February New Releases

February 2011 New Books

My Other SelfClarence Enzler, author of the multi-million copy seller Everyone’s Way of the Cross, guides readers in prayerful conversation with Christ wherein the reader is personally addressed as “my other self” & is urged to embody Christ’s love & compassion to others.

Out of the Ordinary

Joyce Rupp’s characteristic creativity & reverence for the divine are on full display in this collection of prayer resources for birthdays, holidays, holy days, transitions, & many other occasions, helping readers enter more deeply & reflectively into the liturgical & seasonal celebrations of their lives.

Grace Abounds

Edith Prendergast, R.S.C., the longtime director of the LA Religious Education Congress (the nation’s largest annual gathering of Catholics), stirs readers’ enthusiasm & fires their imaginations with this inspiring set of reflections on faith & the call to serve one another in the Church & the world.

Handbook of Sacraments for Today’s Catechist

This quick-reference guide for today's catechist includes activities as well as instruction, & fills the need for an energetic, complete, & easy-to-understand exploration of the Sacraments.

Blessings & Prayers for Married Couples

This inspiring book provides an aid to couples for continuing to find praying together a natural act for a lifetime of love. It will make a thoughtful gift, whether for newlyweds, couples celebrating their anniversaries, or Marriage Encounter participants.

On Easter Day in the Morning

This hardcover book is great for story time, at home or at school, & is the perfect introduction to Holy Week & Easter for little ones.

Finding Your Hidden Treasure

Through silent prayer & meditation, and by discovering this ancient way of finding God, the author provides insight & guidance for your spiritual journey. He then outlines a practical approach, moving from silence to action, & explains how to take God's love to others in everyday life.

Light of the World

Never has a Pope dealt so directly with such wide-ranging & controversial issues as Pope Benedict XVI does in Light of the World. Taken from a recent week-long series of interviews w/journalist Peter Seewald, this book tackles head-on some of the greatest issues facing the world of our time.

Pictures from the Gospels: A Coloring BookSimple but inviting line drawings invite young children to learn about the life of Jesus as they color in the most important events of his life.

Verbum Domini: The Word of God in the Life & Mission of the Church

The Holy Father affirms that the word of God is at the heart of our faith & at the heart of every activity in the Church. He calls for an increased emphasis on the Bible in catechesis & pastoral work, & recommends lectio divina, or prayerful reading of Scripture, so that all believers can encounter Christ in his the living word.

How to Get to I Do: A Dating Guide for Catholic Women

10 yrs of eye-opening experiences on the Christian dating scene equipped Amy Bonaccorso to offer hard-hitting advice that will help you get real, get practical, & get married.

Set Free to Love: Lives Changed by the Theology of the Body

Testing the Theology of the Body in his own life, LeJeune discovered the spiritual impact of the experience changed his life as well as his marriage & led him to discover others whose lives had also been transformed by Pope John Paul II's teaching.