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The Catholic Truth Society has one of the largest Catholic books collection in South Wales, ranging from Bibles to Catholic history and a wide selection of children's books.

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Catholic Books – General

Collins Weekday Missal

ISBN: 0007209150

Cost: £30.00

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Collins Sunday Missal

Available in red and blue.

ISBN: 0007209118

Cost: £15.99

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Labourer in The Vineyard

Portrait of Pope Benidict XVI

ISBN: 0745952186

Cost: £5.00

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In The light of the Lord Weekday Reflections for Lent & Easter

Leading on a daily retreat to the glory of Easter

The writer of this book is Janis Yaekel. This is unusual as there are daily quotes from the bible for reflection, and it is the reader who has to participate in reading understanding for reflection. This can be done in a group format or individually.

ISBN: 1585953881

Cost: £10.50

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Catechism of the Catholic Church

Popular and Definitive Edition

Published by Burns & Oates this book is the English translation of the Editio Typica and appears in a low price, popular format.

ISBN: 0860123278

Cost: £10.99

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A Simple Prayer Book

Prayers and Devotions.

ISBN: 1860822592

Cost: £1.95

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The Jerusalem Bible

Popular Edition

ISBN: 0232512833

Cost: £15.95

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Deus Caritas Est

God is Love

The first encyclical letter from Pope Benedict XV1.

ISBN: 1860823750

Cost: £2.95

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Emynau Catholig

Catholic Welsh Hymn Book

Published in 2006 this book contains over 260 favourite Welsh hymns.Words edition.

ISBN: 0955269709

Cost: £8.00

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The Prayer of the Faithful for Weekdays

Resource book.

ISBN: 0907271642

Cost: £14.99

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Finding Sanctuary

Monastic Steps for Everyday Life

In this inspirational and practical book, Abbot Christopher Jamison, from Worth Abbey-the abbey featured in the TV series, The Monastery-offers ways in which the lessons of monastic living, and the teachings of St Benedict can be put into practice in our hectic, modern and unmonastic lives.

ISBN: 0297851322

Cost: £10.00

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Pastoral Care of The Sick

Pocket Edition

Rites of Anointing and Viaticum.

ISBN: 0899421563

Cost: £9.75

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The 100-Minute Bible

The 100-Minute Bible picks out the essential elements of the Bible using universal language. Most people will be able to read it in 100 minutes, making it the ideal read for that upcoming rail or aeroplane journey, or for an enjoyable evening of enlightenment.

ISBN: 0955132401

Cost: £3.00

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The Slow – Release Miracle

A spirituality for a lifetime

According to the author, Andrew Nugent, spiritual living is not a technique to be picked up by basic training or a skill to be learned out of books.It is the slow - release miracle that the Spirit progressively creates within us and cannot be rushed.

ISBN: 1856075400

Cost: £9.50

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Finding Peace

Jean Vanier

Jean Vanier reflects on recent world events,identifying the sources of conflict and fear within and among individuals, communities and nations that thwart us in our quest for peace.

ISBN: 0826490921

Cost: £4.99

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Oxford Concise Dictionary of the Christian Church

An indispensable guide for students and the general reader containing over 5000 entries.

ISBN: 0192800574

Cost: £8.99

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Rising In Christ

Meditations on Living the Resurrection by Pope John Paul 11

In these meditations, Pope John PAUL 11 shows us that the hope and joy of the resurrection is a tangible reality we can experience in our own lives.

ISBN: 1593250711

Cost: £8.50

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John The Baptist

Prophet and Disciple

For the first time in 50 years, a casual yet informative method to learn about John the Baptist.

ISBN: 0867167378

Cost: £10.95

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Basil Hume

The Monk Cardinal

Now available in paperback Anthony Howard's critically acclaimed biography is the only official story of this truly inspirational man.

ISBN: 0755312481

Cost: £7.99

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Values In A Time Of Upheavel

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

In this worldwide best seller Pope Benedict XVI passionately defends the role traditional Judeo-Christian values should play in a pluralistic society and a multicultural world.

ISBN: 0824523733

Cost: £11.99

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Pray With Me Still

Holy Cross Family Ministeries

Rosary meditations and spiritual support for persons with Alzheimer's, their caregivers and loved ones.

ISBN: 1594710775

Cost: £2.99

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The Miracles of Jesus

Michael Symmons Roberts

Based on the major BBC ONE series The Miracles of Jesus goes back to an often neglected area of Christ's life for clues – his miracles. Award-winning writer Michael Symmons Roberts shows that Jesus was unique because his miracles were full of hidden meanings and this compelling and revealing book tries to find out who Jesus of Nazareth really was.

ISBN: 0745951945

Cost: £14.99

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Breaking the Chains of Abuse

Sue Atkinson

This book offers the help many survivors need to break the chains of abuse, whether the abuse is sexual, physical or emotional. It is a practical "workbook", written fir women and men, and it can also be used by others to help children and teenagers to recover from the effects of abuse. These effects often include depression, low self esteem, suicidal feelings and self-harm.

ISBN: 074595135X

Cost: £7.99

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The Silent Struggle

Sister Marie Therese of the Cross

A remarkable story of triumph over anorexia and abuse. Sister Marie Therese grapples with both issues in this powerful personal account of her struggle to be free of illness. Sexually abused from early childhood, she became anorexic at eleven. Despite everything, she fulfilled her deep longing to become a Carmelite nun and gained courage to confront her demons.

ISBN: 9780852313473

Cost: £12.95

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John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church

Foreword by Cardinal Avery Dulles

This book offers an introduction to Newman's thought and teaching, and also provides a more in-depth examination of his most significant contributions to theology. Written by sixteen Newman scholars from around the world, the chapters cover the major topics of Newman on liberalism, faith and reason, the Church, conscience, the laity, and the development of doctrine.

ISBN: 9781871217728

Cost: £12.95

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Modern Spiritual Masters

Writings on Contemplation and Compassion

Writings by a dozen modern spiritual masters highlight the need for an engaged spirituality, in touch with the needs of the world.

Henri Nouwen; Dorothy Day; Mother Teresa; Thea Bowman; Thomas Merton; Oscar Romero; Mohandas Gandhi; Dom Helder Camara; Mother Maria Skobtsova; Madeleine Delbrel; Howard Thurman; Catherine de Hueck Doherty.

ISBN: 9781570757884

Cost: £9.99

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The Vatican

Secrets and Treasures of the Holy City

Father Michael Collins takes you behind the scenes of this fascinating city state for a journey through the most colourful and spectacular festivals and events in the Vatican's year. A unique visual portrait of one of the world's greatest religious and artistic centres.

ISBN: 9781405330893

Cost: £25.00

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Through the Year with Brian D'Arcy

Brian D'Arcy is a regular radio and television broadcaster and this book contains a selection of short reflections for every day of the year on matters cultural, political, social and religious. Something for everyone.

ISBN: 9781856076234

Cost: £11-99

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The Lenten Pharmacy

Daily Healing Therapies

In this imaginative collection of Lenten reflections, Edward Hays invites us to focus on Jesus the Healer. Each daily prescription encourages us to explore our lives, embrace goodness, and open ourselves to the wholesome spiritual healing Jesus offers.

ISBN: 9780939516773

Cost: £7-99

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Finding Happiness

Monastic Steps for a Fulfilling Life

In this book Abbot Christopher Jamison turns to monastic wisdom to offer answers, and to explain that in essence happiness is a gift not an achievement, the fruit of giving and receiving blessings. Following the same accessible and engaging format of Finding Sanctuary, Abbot Christopher looks in turn at the demons that make us unhappy.

ISBN: 9780297852773

Cost: £12-99

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Deep Calls to Deep

David Foster OSB Downside Abbey

This book explores various ways of praying and how these could lead into a deeper, quieter form of contemplative prayer. The book is steeped in the Benedictine tradition in which the author received his formation.

ISBN: 9780826497741

Cost: £10-99

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Why Go To Church? The Drama of the Eucharist

Timothy Radcliffe

This is the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent book 2009. Many people find going to church to be boring and pointless. Why bother? The author suggests that the Eucharist works at a deep level, transforming our humanity, so that we share God's life.

ISBN: 9780826499561

Cost: £9-99

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Carers in the Community

Edna Hunneysett

This book is the story of an ordinary mother's personal family life through the nightmare of caring for a daughter with severe depression. It will provide valuable information to many carers, who feel isolated and unsupported, and will also be of considerable interest to the professionals who offer help in such circumstances.

ISBN: 095372347X

Cost: £12-95

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Children's Catholic Books

The Lion Bible For Children

This large format book contains 200 stories from both the Old Testament and New Testament.

The story telling embraces drama, mystery & wonder and this really brings the main threads of the Bible to life.

The clear print is enhanced by colourful illustrations, suitable from Age 6 upwards.

ISBN: 0745940463

Cost: £15.99

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Saint David

Patron Saint of Wales

Read the story of the wise and holy monk who became the patron saint of Wales and find out about the customs and traditions that are linked to his special day 1st March.

ISBN: 074594809X

Cost: £3.99

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A Child's Treasury of Prayers

Illustrated board book for small children with illustrations and favourite prayers.

ISBN: 0882710753

Cost: £4.30

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A Catholic Childs Illustrated Lives of the Saints

A beautiful hard back issue with a full colour illustration and biography of favourite saints to each full A5 size page.

ISBN: 0882711407

Cost: £6.50

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Big Ed

by John Stewart

Big Ed is the biggest and most handsome elephant in the whole of Africa, and boy does he know it! ...read more in this full colour chilren's book.

ISBN: 1844173526

Cost: £4.99

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The Lion Treasury of Angel Stories

An endearing collection of angel stories retold from the Bible with accompanying prayers to delight young children. The wonderfully warm illustrations perfectly capture the angels' glowing grace and enhance the beauty of the stories.

ISBN: 0745949665

Cost: £8.99

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The Two Builders

Stories from Jesus

Margaret Williams charmingly retells for children the tale of the Wise Man and the Foolish Man with illustrations by Steve Smallman.

ISBN: 1859856284

Cost: £3.50

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The Shepherd Who Searched

Stories from Jesus

Margaret Williams retells for children the tale of the Lost Sheep with illistrations by Sreve Smallman.

ISBN: 1859856276

Cost: £3.50

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The Friendly Stranger

Stories from Jesus

The tale of the Good Samaritan retold for children by Margaret Williams with illustrations by Steve Smallman.

ISBN: 1859856306

Cost: £3.50

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