Plan Early for Advent andExplore the Gospel of Mark

In Advent the Church begins to read from Mark’s gospel at Sunday Eucharist, the Cycle B readings. Plan early. Form bible study groups in your parish or congregation. These two books are all you need to reflect on Mark’s gospel together. Mark’s Gospel: the Whole Story is a short (88 pages) and very readable introduction toContinue reading “Plan Early for Advent andExplore the Gospel of Mark”

Joseph of dreams, be with us

When Joseph didn’t know what to do about his pregnant fiancée, he slept on it. In his dreams, an angel eased his doubt and gave him courage to act. Pray to Joseph today to fill your heart with hope and with the willingness to see God at work where you never imagined. Joseph is patronContinue reading “Joseph of dreams, be with us”

Sister Joan has a new book!

Sister Joan has created a litany for the women in Mark’s Gospel. Sister Ansgar joined the prayer by bringing the women to life with her art. We invite you to join us in prayer and reflection and in adding women in your life to the litany. Go to our website—goodgroundpress.com—to read sample pages. Only $8.00Continue reading “Sister Joan has a new book!”

O Anthiphons

  The O Antiphons are the Church’s prayer for the last days of Advent. Beautifully illustrated by Ansgar Holmberg, CSJ, each card has a visual and a prayer poem by Joan Mitchell, CSJ. The original antiphon and its scriptural sources on the back. Click here to view a sample. Only $15.00 per set (price includesContinue reading “O Anthiphons”