Palabra, Vida y Fe

A great resource in support of daily prayer
Written entirely in Spanish, this beautiful little book helps individuals and families develop the habit of daily prayer and celebrate their Catholic faith throughout the liturgical year.

Ideal for individuals and families
Offering readings, inspirational reflections, saint profiles and more for every day of the week, the book is a wonderful way for Spanish speakers to experience the ancient, monastic practice of "lectio divina" or prayerful meditation on the Church's daily Bible readings. Ideal for family and personal prayer -- the "domestic church" -- the book is also an excellent resource for small prayer groups, RCIA and catechetical groups.

Easy to use and understand
Easy to use and understand, Palabra, Vida y Fe (Word, Life and Faith) opens with simple instructions for using the book and commentaries on upcoming liturgical seasons. The book then provides, for each weekday, a historical outline or "Santoral," with information on that day's saint or feast, a first reading citation, a psalm citation and response, the complete Gospel text, and a reflection.

Readings, reflections, saint profiles and more
For each Sunday, the book gives a historical sketch or saint profile, the complete first reading, psalm, second reading and Gospel texts, and a reflection. The Old and New Testament readings are from the Mexican Lectionary; responsorial psalms are from the Leccionario Hispanoamericana.

Beautifully designed, compact and convenient
Beautifully bound, the book features a durable, full-color cover with sacred art, an easy-to-read, two-color layout and regular-size print. Devotional images appear throughout its pages. Compact and convenient, it fits perfectly in your hand, purse, backpack or briefcase. Each edition of Palabra, Vida y Fe covers six months of the year, January through June and July through December.

Favorite prayers, catechetical tools
The special prayer section contains many beloved, traditional prayers of the Church, such as morning, evening and night prayer, the rosary, the way of the cross, the angelus, and many others. The catechetical section at the back, listing the Ten Commandments, the beatitudes and more, is a great way for young people, catechumens and others to learn more about our faith and Church.

Reflections by well-known writer Miguel Arias
Palabra, Vida y Fe includes original reflections on each day's Gospel reading by Miguel Arias. Well-known as a writer and as the Spanish editor and product manager at Loyola Press, Miguel uses each reflection to lead the reader to a deeper understanding of how Jesus' teachings can be lived out in our busy, modern world.

Palabra, Vida y Fe is a superb way for everyone in the Hispanic Catholic community to nurture their relationship with God, study his word on a daily basis, and participate more fully in the liturgy.

[5 1/4 x 6 1/2, softcover]

"Palabra, Vida y Fe is an outstanding resource. The easy-to-read narrative is very special because it is to the point and reaches the heart of the people. I have other books of prayers, but I prefer Palabra. I use it to teach my grandson."
--Virginia Castro, California

"Palabra, Vida y Fe is so valuable because it uses simple language to help people understand the Gospel in the daily walk of our lives. I recommend this book to anyone wishing to feel the presence of Jesus and understand his words of Eternal Life. I offer my thanks for presenting the word of God in simple, easy-to-understand language."
--Father Alejandro Castillo, St. George Parish, Ontario, California