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Structured around Bishop Robert Barron’s threefold classification of Real Presence, Holy Sacrifice, and Sacred Meal, readers will explore the Eucharistic hymns of St. Thomas Aquinas, key passages from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, verses from both saints and lesser-known poets, and reflections from Bishop Barron and the great heroes of the Word on Fire movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Holy Hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is designed to inspire readers to stay close to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, guide their prayer and contemplation in his presence, and spark the revival of silent Adoration that the world so desperately craves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Word on Fire","offers":[{"title":"Imitation Leather","offer_id":40733208936505,"sku":"WF-625","price":27.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/3195\/5769\/products\/The-Holy-Hour-SHOPIFY-Front.png?v=1675373599"},{"product_id":"light-at-the-torn-horizon","title":"Light at the Torn Horizon","description":"There is a fresh candor and a new ease of utterance in this fifth volume of poems by the Dominican writer Paul Murray. 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Many people, including young people from Christian homes, are walking away from the faith, or have never had it presented to them in a compelling manner. However, our polemical, distracted media environment makes it difficult to have thoughtful discussions about anything. 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For each literary text, Ordway provides an introductory essay, a selection from the text (or the whole poem for short pieces), questions for discussion or personal reflection, activities, and recommended resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDrawing from ancient classics like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAeneid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and medieval masterpieces like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and providing both practical advice and spiritual guidance for the reader, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTales of Faith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e offers teachers, parents, and all lovers of classic literature an invaluable resource for sharing the faith through story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Word on Fire","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40451029336121,"sku":"WF-634","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/3195\/5769\/products\/Tales-of-Faith-SHOPIFY-Front.png?v=1676924566"},{"product_id":"the-paschal-mystery","title":"The Paschal Mystery: Reflections for Lent and Easter","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed.” These words of St. Paul in his Letter to the Corinthians express the highest mystery of the Catholic faith, which Christians around the world contemplate and celebrate every year during the Lent and Easter seasons: the suffering, dying, and rising of Jesus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this new book from Word on Fire, readers are offered a week-by-week guide through these sacred seasons with a series of reflections on Lenten themes like death, temptation, repentance, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving; the events of the Paschal Mystery of Christ recalled during Holy Week; and the joy of the Gospel reflected in the Easter season. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing key passages from Scripture, extended readings from Bishop Robert Barron, and hymns, poetry, prayers, and additional reflections from across two thousand years of Catholic tradition, \u003ci\u003eThe Paschal Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect companion guide for parishes, families, and individuals longing for a deeper encounter with Christ during Lent and Easter. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Word on Fire","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40633051381817,"sku":"WF-680","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/3195\/5769\/products\/The-Paschal-Mystery-Shopify-FRONT.png?v=1673294496"},{"product_id":"as-kingfishers-catch-fire","title":"As Kingfishers Catch Fire","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889) is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the English language. 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