Kathryn HoganThis post is by Kathryn Heltsley, Product Marketing Copywriter for Verbum. “. . . and his mother kept all these things in her heart” (Luke 2:51). The fact of the Annunciation is the reality that was in front of Mary throughout all the events of her...
This post was writtten by Brandon Rappuhn, Marketing Copywriter at Faithlife. Does anyone else experience feelings of melancholy while praying through this mystery? After three joyful mysteries related to the divine birth of the Messiah, the holy...
This blog post is dedicated to my mother, Eleanor, whose strong faith has inspired me throughout my life. Regarding the birth of Christ, there is a much-quoted opening to Meister Eckhart’s Christmas sermon in which he states, “St...
This post was written by Greg Hoerter, Manager of Strategic Partnerships for Verbum Catholic Products. The Joyful Mysteries are my favorite mysteries to pray. After all, we are all seeking joy in our lives and wish to pray that God brings joy to our...
Traditional depictions of the Annunciation including angel wings, halos, lilies, and Mary’s downcast eyes abound on Christmas cards. In fact, it may at times be easy to skip quickly past the Annunciation in our excitement for the coming...
This post is by Juan Pablo Saju, Verbum’s Representative to the the Spanish-speaking world. He is based in Argentina. For this post, Juan-Pablo has made reference to Navarre Bible: The Gospel of Luke, available from Verbum’s digital library...
During the month of October, we celebrate our Mother Mary and reflect on the Rosary. In the 16th century, Pope Pius V grouped the long-standing custom of praying to Mary into three sets of mysteries: the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries...
For the month of October, we will be exploring the mysteries of the rosary every day on the Verbum blog. Starting October 6 with the Joyful Mysteries, we will offer a daily reflection on each decade of the rosary. The Sorrowful, Luminous, and...
The devil. Satan. Maybe we don’t like to think about him. Today’s reading from Revelations, however, reminds us of the reality of evil. As St. Paul states in his letter to the Ephesians, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...
We are excited to be an official Media Sponsor for the Branches Regenerate(d) 2014 conference. If you’re in the Niagara Falls area this weekend, come out for fun, fellowship, and great talks by some of the most engaging speakers like Matthew...
Celebrate St. Padre Pio’s feast day September 23rd with a Special offer! Get Padre Pio: A Glimpse into the Miraculous for under $10 when you ender coupon code PIO14 at checkout. From the publisher’s description: Referred to as a “surgeon...
To better understand the Church’s position on technology, let’s turn to a apostolic letter from Pope John Paul II in 2005: To those working in communication, especially to believers involved in this important field of society, I extend the...
Pope Francis made headlines last month when he spoke to thousands of altar servers in Rome. Interestingly, the headline from the Catholic Herald UK read “Young People Shouldn’t Waste Their Time on Cell Phones,” as if the Pope just wanted to scold...
This post is by guest blogger Kathryn Heltsley, a member of Verbum’s Product Creation Team. Across the United States, small groups of people are meeting weekly in parish halls, Sunday school rooms, and private homes. We sing a few...
This guest post is by Robert Klesko, Catholic Educational Resources Product Manager at Verbum. “The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue” (Is. 50:4) St. John Chrysostom, Patriarch of Constantinople from 398-404 AD, was given the title...
Verbum interviewed Dr. Peter Kreeft, Catholic convert, author, professor, and apologist. We are pleased to offer 27 volumes of Kreeft’s work, the Peter Kreeft Bundle, including 3 separate collections, featured on Verbum’s Monthly Sale...
Steve Ray has chosen Early Church Fathers Special Catholic Edition as one of his Summer Picks. Simply put, the world of the Early Church Fathers was a fascinating and tumultuous time. Have you ever wondered what it was like for the earliest...
Alex RennToday’s guest post is by Brandon Rappuhn, a Logos copywriter. Verbum makes it easy to compare texts and perform theological and ecclesiological studies across the history of the Church. Since today is the Feast of St. Augustine, let’s take a journey...
Last week, we learned with sorrow of the passing of Pope Francis’ relatives, including his nephew’s wife and two very young children, in a car accident in Argentina. A Vatican Radio message relayed the Pope’s wish that “all...
It would be hard to imagine a more influential figure in Western Civilization than St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.). Both towering intellect and sympathetic convert, Augustine’s thought and compelling life story have shaped Christianity...
Today’s guest post is by Deacon Kevin Bagley, Director of Verbum. About a month ago, I was blessed to become the new Director of Verbum. Dr. Andrew Jones, my predecessor, is to be commended for building the Verbum brand and product. Andrew has...
To commemorate the feast day of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Doctor of the Church, enjoy this excerpt from Dr. Adriaan Bredero’s masterful study, Bernard of Clairvaux: Between Cult and History. Bredero’s personal story is fascinating: he...
Although Jesuit priest and scholar Cornelius à Lapide died in 1637, his impressive erudition and passion for Scripture are still greatly admired today. The 8-volume Great Commentary of Cornelius à Lapide is just one of the commentaries featured on...
This post is by guest Brandon Ruphohn, Marketing Copywriter at Logos. It’s the Feast of the Assumption! On this special day, we’re excited to announce our newest collection: the Catholic Mariology Collection (13 vols.), containing some of our most...
This post is a continuation of the interview with authors Dr. Mary Healy and Dr. Peter Williamson. Verbum users enjoy special savings on their 7-volume Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture through the month of August! 6. What impact have you...
Verbum interveiwed two authors of Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture. See what they have to say about this stellar commentary, on sale this month. 1. What sparked your desire to produce this series? PSW: Both Mary and I have experienced great...
Have you heard about our monthly sale? Every month we’ll be featuring special pricing on popular Catholic titles. Keep checking back to make sure you don’t miss a deal, and follow the blog to hear more about the books, read excerpts and more. This...
Today’s guest post is by Robert Klesko, Verbum’s Catholic Educational Resources Product Manager “Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you …” (Ex. 16:4) “…and the bread that I give is my flesh, for the life of the...
Today’s guest post is by Steve Ray, popular speaker and author of St. John’s Gospel, Upon This Rock, Crossing the Tiber, and host of the popular TV series, The Footprints of God. When Verbum asked me what books I would recommend for summer reading...
The feast of the Sacred Heart was celebrated this year on June 27th, but here is a reflection on the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris. Learn more about the devotion to the Sacred Heart from its founder, St. Mary Margaret Alacoque, and some of...