The publication of the second edition of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony provides new liturgical and pastoral opportunities for presiders and parishes. In One Love, Fr. Paul Turner-one of the most reliable experts in Catholic liturgy today-provides sound guidance and instruction on the rite. Among the many important and practical topics he covers are:

• uses for the expanded introduction

• the engagement ceremony

• the location for the wedding

• the revised words for the questions, consent, and reception of consent

• the customs of the arras, the lazo, and the veil

• other wedding customs

• and more

One Love promises to be the go-to liturgical resource on Catholic weddings for years to come.

Paul Turner is pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Kansas City, Missouri. A priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, he holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant' Anselmo in Rome. He is a former president of the North American Academy of Liturgy and a member of Societas Liturgica and the Catholic Academy of Liturgy. He serves as a facilitator for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy. His publications include Glory in the Cross, Let Us Pray, and Whose Mass Is It? Why People Care So Much about the Catholic Liturgy published by Liturgical Press. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day. 6" x 9", 88 pages.

Designed as a formational tool for engaged couples, United in Christ guides readers through each of the possible readings from The Order of Celebrating Matrimony, providing brief Scripture commentary from Catholic scholars and liturgical ministers. Along with the full text of each reading, this resource also offers insight into why a couple may choose a particular reading.

In addition, United in Christ offers:
Guidance for writing the Prayer of the Faithful, along with sample texts
The full texts of the consent, blessing and exchange of rings, and Nuptial Blessing
Tear-out selection form to turn in to the pastor, deacon, or liturgist

Give United in Christ to engaged couples:
At initial meetings with the pastor or deacon
At liturgy preparation sessions with the liturgist or director of music
At wedding workshops
In wedding information packets
On engagement retreats
An insightful resource that focuses on the needs of engaged couples by helping them select the Scripture readings for their wedding ceremony. 96pp., 5 3/8" x 8 3/8".

For more than thirty years, nearly one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of the late Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin in Through Death to Life. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass, bringing together in one place all the official liturgical texts needed for planning a Catholic funeral Mass.

This accessible, easy-to-use liturgical aid provides a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet. This sheet is then passed on to the presiding priest or his designate so that he can prepare the liturgy.

Highlights of this edition:

• Nearly one million copies sold in thirty-year history

• Contains all required changes from the 2011 edition of the new Roman Missal, official lectionary readings approved for use at the funeral Mass, and the pertinent texts from the Order of Christian Funerals

• Updated pastoral introduction offers comfort to both families and their pastoral leaders

• Comprehensive selection sheet included for families to fill out as they choose their readings and prayers

• Contains two distinct numbering systems: one coincides with the official liturgical books and the other with the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal ritual card set published for presiders by Ave Maria Press

• Brief, informative appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation   

Tackles the most controversial and talked about moral teachings of the Catholic Church concerning marriage and argues for their reasonableness. 207 pp., hardcover.

 Engagement is a joyful time in the life of a couple 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". As they begin this exciting journey together and prepare to get married in the Catholic Church, they will have many questions. This booklet will help couples get started. A Guide to Catholic Weddings: Q&A for Couples provides the answers to common questions engaged couples have about the Catholic Church and the wedding ceremony. It is the perfect resource to use together and will help answer questions related to:

Where and when a wedding can be scheduled

• Responsibilities for wedding preparations

• Church rules and requirements

• How to prepare the ceremony

• Scripture and Holy Communion

• Involvement of family, friends, and the wedding party

• Cultural customs and traditions

• Music, flowers, photography, and dress

Parish staffs will also find this resource helpful to becoming more familiar with the legislation of the Church concerning Catholic weddings. It provides the pastoral language necessary to respond to couples when they approach staff members with specific questions and needs. This resource is essential for creating a welcoming environment where couples and pastoral staff members can dialogue freely and compassionately.

This all-in-one wedding resource for parish ministers directly corresponds to the new edition of Together for Life.  This new edition is revised to include the new, expanded introduction, a new scripture reading, optional blessings for the arras and lazo, and new appendices for blessing an engaged couple and for blessing a married couple on the anniversary of marriage.  Bound in a gold-embossed ceremonial binder with corresponding tabs, this text makes an Ideal ordination, anniversary, or all-occasion gift for any priest or deacon.

This revised edition of the rites features an elegant, durable, and wipe-clean cover stamped in gold and silver, two ribbon markers, and silver-gilt pages.  A beautiful and useful ritual volume, available in English or Bilingual text.

This revised edition of the rites features an elegant, durable, and wipe-clean cover stamped in gold and silver, two ribbon markers, and silver-gilt pages.  A beautiful and useful ritual volume, available in English or Bilingual text.

This revised Ritual Edition, which is divided into four chapters and includes three Appendices, incorporates changes in accord with the Third Edition of The Roman Missal, including updated Lectionary texts, and the revised Grail Psalms.  This volume features highly readable type for text and music, while boasting a proven layout that respects functional page-turns.  Bound in gold-stamped burgundy cloth, this book is a beautiful ritual tool as well as a useful one.

This revised Ritual Edition, which is divided into four chapters and includes three Appendices, incorporates changes in accord with the Third Edition of The Roman Missal, including updated Lectionary texts, and the revised Grail Psalms.  This volume features highly readable type for text and music, while boasting a proven layout that respects functional page-turns.  Bound in hand-selected, gold-stamped leather with gilded pages, this book is a beautiful ritual tool as well as a useful one.