Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Author: US Conference of Catholic Bishops USCCB

Media Type: Book

Topics: Advent/Christmas, Illness and Disability, Lent/Easter, Prayers for Children, Prayers for Parents, Prayers, Meditations & Reflections

Recently revised in 2007, this is the official book of prayers and blessings approved by the Bishops' Conference. It is a wonderful, comprehensive resource for every family. It includes all of the basic, practical prayers that you would want to include as part of your family rituals, plus many more. There are prayers and blessings for your Advent wreath and Easter food, for birth and adoption, for death and grieving, for sickness and for moving to a new home. This book makes an excellent gif

Conversation on the Dung Heap: Reflections on Job

Author: Rosemary Hubble

Media Type: Book

Topics: Bible - Old Testament, Difficult Times, Illness and Disability

Written by a hospice nurse who has confronted much suffering, especially due to HIV/AIDS. Stories are recounted through the lens of Job, showing a glimmer of how God is ever-present in our lives, especially in times of suffering. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Dying With Jesus: Meditations for Those Who Are Terminally Ill, Their Families, and Their Caregivers

Author: Angela Hibbard

Media Type: Book

Topics: Caregiving, Death & Dying, Illness and Disability

This very moving book offers a source of comfort for those who are terminally ill and for their caregivers. Reflections include a Scripture passage, a reaction written in the voice of the person who is ill and a response written in the voice of Jesus. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Facing Pain, Finding Hope: A Physician Examines Pain, Faith, And the Healing Stories of Jesus

Author: Daniel Hurley MD

Media Type: Book

Topics: Illness and Disability, Spirituality for Medical Professionals

Personal reflections of people dealing with pain, alongside stories from the Bible. This book can be especially helpful for those living with ongoing pain. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Saints to Lean on: Spiritual Companions for Illness And Disability

Author: Janice McGrane, SSJ

Media Type: Book

Topics: Illness and Disability, Praying with Saints, Saints and Saintly People

A wonderful book that highlights the lives of holy people who have struggled with illness and disability. This spiritually uplifting book assists the reader in asking the saints to pray with him/her. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections

Author: Cardinal Joseph Bernardin

Media Type: Book

Topics: Death & Dying, Illness and Disability, Written by a Bishop

A moving personal reflection by Cardinal Bernardin as he struggled with difficulties during the last three years before he died of pancreatic cancer. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

The Rebirth of the Clinic: An Introduction to Spirituality in Health Care

Author: Daniel P. Sulmasy, OFM

Media Type: Book

Topics: Career/Vocation, Illness and Disability, Spirituality for Medical Professionals

Spirituality is often divorced from our work. Sulmasy explores the integration of spiritual with health care. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

The Way of the Cross in Times of Illness

Author: Elizabeth T. Mauro

Media Type: Book

Topics: Illness and Disability, Prayer Methods

Using the Stations of the Cross as a framework, this powerful little book offers moving reflections for those confronted with illness. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Trouble Don't Last Always: Soul Prayers

Author: Diana L. Hayes

Media Type: Book

Topics: African American Spirituality, Illness and Disability, Spiritual Journey

Written by a theologian struggling with illness and trying to make sense of it all. To buy this book, click on the book or title. Next-day delivery available on many items.

Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities: A Framework of Access and Inclusion

Author: USCCB US Bishops

Media Type: Church Document

Topics: Illness and Disability, Parish Life, Written by a Bishop

A brief list of principles for more fully including persons affected by disabilities in parish life. This document can be accessed immediately for free by clicking on the underlined title above.