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Believing as Jesus Believed: VICS in the World

For nearly thirty years, VICS (Volunteer International Christian Service) has been sending lay volunteers all over the world to help in whatever way they are asked. Most, if not all, of the volunteers return to Canada eager to carry on the VICS philosophy here at home. Believing as Jesus Believed is a collection of stories written by these wonderful volunteers. Laugh, cry, be saddened and delighted - we know these stories will move you. (Paperback, 112 pages).

Price: $20.00 CAD

Life Began at Forty

Life Began at Forty is the story of the second conversion of Francis Libermann, the "second founder" of the Spiritans. Fr. Bernard A. Kelly, CSSp tells how Francis Libermann emerged from defeat and near despair to become the inspiration and organizer of a missionary family that today claims over 3,000 members ministering in over 50 countries. (Paperback, 147 pages).

Price: $20.00 CAD

Ministry in The Nigerian Church:
Challenges and Prospects

In his book, Ministry in The Nigerian Church: Challenges and Prospects, Fr. Obinna Ifeanyi, CSSp, takes as his starting point, the spirit of koinonia or fellowship existing in the early Church (Acts 2:42). This short but highly readable book examines the styles of Church ministry beginning with the Gospels and taking the reader through various periods of Church history; Patristic, Medieval, Post-Reformation and our own age. The second half of the book pays particular attention to the Church in Nigeria, Fr. Obinna's native country. Using Nigeria as a case study of the relationship between laity and heirarchy in the Church, this book invites the reader to reflect upon where we are as Church today.
Fr. Obinna is currently ministering as a teacher in Toronto, Canada.

(Paperback, 90 pages).

Price: $10.00 CAD - SOLD OUT (March 4th, 2008) - Check back for availability.

Riches to Rags

In this new one hundred-page book, Fr. Michael J. Troy, CSSp presents the life of Claude Francis Poullart des Places, the founder of the Spiritans. Claude, the handsome son of a rich and influential father, a brilliant student who at age 22 qualified to be a lawyer, decided to leave the world of privilege and become a priest. Later he would found the Spiritans and die by the age of thirty. (Paperback, 102 pages).

Price: $10.00 CAD

From Tiny Acorn To Mighty Oak

In his latest seventy-two page book, Fr. Michael J. Troy, CSSp gives the reader a wonderful overview of the three hundred years plus history of the Spiritans. In spite of very fragile beginnings and many setbacks over three centuries, the Spiritan mission has continued to spread and flourish around the world. (Paperback, 72 pages).

Price: $10.00 CAD

SALT

A new book of poems by Lay Spiritan, Kate Marshall Flaherty. Forty pages of Kate's inspirational poetry drawing from her experiences of life, love, faith and family. Kate is a mother, poet, teacher and community worker. Her writings frequently appear in our magazine, Spiritan Missionary News. (Paperback, 40 pages).

Price: $10.00 CAD

What Am I Doing Here!

What Am I Doing Here! is the story of a call answered and a vocation lived. Fr. Michael Doyle, an Irish Spiritan, leads us on a journey of his life as teacher, counselor, professor, administrator, missionary and pastor. A host of delightful episodes reveal the rich experience of the author's time spent in Canada, Rome and Papua New Guinea. In his book, Fr. Mike shares with the reader the challenge of a life of service, related in a down home style that is unpretentious, humorous and often deeply passionate. (Paperback, 159 pages).

Price: $20.00 CAD

Where Are You?

Where Are You? is a five part "mini" retreat based on the life of Francis Libermann, the "second founder" of the Spiritans. Fr. Bernard A. Kelly, CSSp, using incidents from Libermann's life and story, combined with Scripture, leads the reader through steps of prayer and meditation towards a greater discovery of the hidden world of the inner self. (Paperback, 48 pages).

Price: $10.00 CAD

	Believing as Jesus Believed: VICS in the World For nearly thirty years, VICS (Volunteer International Christian Service) has been sending lay volunteers all over the world to help in whatever way they are asked. Most, if not all, of the volunteers return to Canada eager to carry on the VICS philosophy here at home. Believing as Jesus Believed is a collection of stories written by these wonderful volunteers. Laugh, cry, be saddened and delighted - we know these stories will move you. (Paperback, 112 pages). Price: $20.00 CAD
	Life Began at Forty Life Began at Forty is the story of the second conversion of Francis Libermann, the "second founder" of the Spiritans. Fr. Bernard A. Kelly, CSSp tells how Francis Libermann emerged from defeat and near despair to become the inspiration and organizer of a missionary family that today claims over 3,000 members ministering in over 50 countries. (Paperback, 147 pages). Price: $20.00 CAD
	Ministry in The Nigerian Church: Challenges and Prospects In his book, Ministry in The Nigerian Church: Challenges and Prospects, Fr. Obinna Ifeanyi, CSSp, takes as his starting point, the spirit of koinonia or fellowship existing in the early Church (Acts 2:42). This short but highly readable book examines the styles of Church ministry beginning with the Gospels and taking the reader through various periods of Church history; Patristic, Medieval, Post-Reformation and our own age. The second half of the book pays particular attention to the Church in Nigeria, Fr. Obinna's native country. Using Nigeria as a case study of the relationship between laity and heirarchy in the Church, this book invites the reader to reflect upon where we are as Church today. Fr. Obinna is currently ministering as a teacher in Toronto, Canada. (Paperback, 90 pages). Price: $10.00 CAD - SOLD OUT (March 4th, 2008) - Check back for availability.
	Riches to Rags In this new one hundred-page book, Fr. Michael J. Troy, CSSp presents the life of Claude Francis Poullart des Places, the founder of the Spiritans. Claude, the handsome son of a rich and influential father, a brilliant student who at age 22 qualified to be a lawyer, decided to leave the world of privilege and become a priest. Later he would found the Spiritans and die by the age of thirty. (Paperback, 102 pages). Price: $10.00 CAD
	From Tiny Acorn To Mighty Oak In his latest seventy-two page book, Fr. Michael J. Troy, CSSp gives the reader a wonderful overview of the three hundred years plus history of the Spiritans. In spite of very fragile beginnings and many setbacks over three centuries, the Spiritan mission has continued to spread and flourish around the world. (Paperback, 72 pages). Price: $10.00 CAD
	SALT A new book of poems by Lay Spiritan, Kate Marshall Flaherty. Forty pages of Kate's inspirational poetry drawing from her experiences of life, love, faith and family. Kate is a mother, poet, teacher and community worker. Her writings frequently appear in our magazine, Spiritan Missionary News. (Paperback, 40 pages). Price: $10.00 CAD
	What Am I Doing Here! What Am I Doing Here! is the story of a call answered and a vocation lived. Fr. Michael Doyle, an Irish Spiritan, leads us on a journey of his life as teacher, counselor, professor, administrator, missionary and pastor. A host of delightful episodes reveal the rich experience of the author's time spent in Canada, Rome and Papua New Guinea. In his book, Fr. Mike shares with the reader the challenge of a life of service, related in a down home style that is unpretentious, humorous and often deeply passionate. (Paperback, 159 pages). Price: $20.00 CAD
	Where Are You? Where Are You? is a five part "mini" retreat based on the life of Francis Libermann, the "second founder" of the Spiritans. Fr. Bernard A. Kelly, CSSp, using incidents from Libermann's life and story, combined with Scripture, leads the reader through steps of prayer and meditation towards a greater discovery of the hidden world of the inner self. (Paperback, 48 pages). Price: $10.00 CAD