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The Suffering Servant's Courage
A Scriptural Rosary
4 " by 6 1/2"; 96 pages; 36 illustrations.

On the Importance of Being the Suffering Servant

The Suffering Servant is a figure described in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. Indeed, its direct and indirect use by Our Lord Jesus Christ and its vast role in the life of the Church had led the Fathers to refer to this book as the “Fifth Gospel.”
Continue to read the Foreword.
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Christine Haapala is the author of over 13 Scriptural prayer books. She founded Suffering Servant Scriptorium in the Jubilee year – 2000. The Suffering Servant’s Courage was one of her first prayer book. This new pocket-size format means you can carry the book in your back pocket, briefcase, or purse, thus having it available anytime for prayer.

This prayer book integrates poignant Sacred Scripture verses about courage and strength, the prayers of the mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, and the inspired artistic genius of the 19th century Catholic illustrator, Gustave Dore. All 20 Rosary mysteries are included.

These Bible stories show how much Jesus suffered for you and me. Since Jesus’ birth, the Blessed Virgin Mary bore the prophetic message that her heart would be “pierced by a sword.” She was nearly alone at the foot of the cross. Mary’s heart was surely pierced, when she saw her son’s heart, pierced by a lance.

"I have heard many Catholics say that they found the Rosary monotonous. ... Christine Haapala’s Scriptural Rosary, with illustrations by Gustave Dore, is anything but boring. It helps one to pray the Rosary while really meditating…
from Introduction

To love as the Suffering Servant means to follow the path of self-sacrifice – a way that would be impossible without the courage of the Suffering Servant.
from Foreword
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Download the Scriptural Decade PDF for The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

Fatima Collection [$62.70]
13 Scriptural Prayer Books - save 45%
Includes 8 Scriptural Rosary Books

13-books


Includes -
  • Children
    • Speak, Lord, I am Listening
    • Follow Me
  • Rosary
    • Living in Imitation of Christ
      NEW!! in 2022
    • Priest Prophet King
      NEW!! in 2021
    • Pearls of Peace
    • The Suffering Servant's Courage
      NEW Revised Ed!! in 2023
    • Psalter of Jesus and Mary
    • "In the Beginning..."
      NEW!! in 2021
    • From Genesis to Revelation
  • Eucharistic Adoration
    • In His Presence
  • Chaplets
    • His Sorrowful Passion
    • Seraphim and Cherubim
  • Novena
    • Sanctify my Heart
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Living in Imitation of Christ

A Scriptural Rosary about Men for Men

Pocket Collection - 20% SAVINGS!!!

The Psalter of Jesus and Mary
and New in 2022!!
Living in Imitation of Christ
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The Sanctity of Life Scriptural Rosary CD [$17.50]


Like a conversation with God, His message from over 200 specially selected Sacred Scripture verses is intertwined with the prayers of the Most Holy Rosary. God's Message of the dignity and sanctity of life evokes a profound understanding and belief in His promise of eternal life. Gentle, piano music enhances meditation.
2nd Ed. includes the Luminous Mysteries; Double CD with 16 page booklet; 2 hrs 21 mins of prayer, song, and music.

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Pray a Scriptural Decade
  • The Third Joyful Mystery - The Nativity
  • The Fifth Luminous Mystery - The Institution of the Eucharist
  • The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - The Crucifixion
  • The Fourth Glorious Mystery - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven

    Includes four songs from the composer and soprano Nancy Scimone
  • Magnificat
  • Beautiful Jesus
  • I Take Your Body
  • Salve Regina
  • Great Gift for your Pro-Life Ministry.

    How did this unique Rosary come about?
    In December, 1997, Christine Haapala heard the Gospel selection "[Herod] ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under ..." Mt 2:16 Since January would mark the 25th anniversary of Roe vs Wade, she wrote this Scriptural Rosary to promote God's message of life and to ask forgiveness for the national scourge - the sins of abortion. By collaborating with Nancy Scimone, award-winning composer and soprano, the 1st Edition of the Sanctity of Life Scriptural Rosary was released in January, 2000, under the Saint Gabriel Media label. Pope John Paul II in his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae recommended an additional set of mysteries be prayed during the Most Holy Rosary. The Luminous Mysteries "bring out the Christological depth of the Rosary." In this newest release, we again collaborate with Nancy Scimone and she not only composed new melodies for these Mysteries of Light, she also leads us in praying them.

    What are Rosary Messages of Life?
    The Joyful Mysteries focus on life and how "In [God's] hand is the soul of every living thing" Job 12:10 and "the fruit of the womb [is] a reward" Ps 127:3

    The Luminous Mysteries focus on living the Catholic Sacramental Life - we reflect on the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders during the Fifth Luminous Mystery - Do this in memory of me." Lk 22:19 and "You are a priest forever." Heb 7:17

    The Sorrowful Mysteries give us the strength and courage to accept God's will in suffering and death, when we say like Christ did in the Garden of Gethsemane - "still, not my will but yours be done" Lk 22:42

    The Glorious Mysteries allow us to hope in God's promise of eternal life - "Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." Rv 2:10
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    "...where 2 or 3 are gathered..." Mt 18:20

    English Variety Bookmark Pack [$6.30]

    Now you can share the gift of prayer - all 6 of the English Prayer bookmarks with 2 or 3 friends.

    Bookmarks are laminated on the front and measure 2 3/4 by 7"

    Request Free Sample of the Prayer Bookmarks
    18 Total Prayer Bookmarks with 3 each of
  • Most Holy Rosary
  • Chaplet of Divine Mercy
  • 10 Commandments
  • Queen of Angels
  • Francis, Instrument of Peace
  • Stations of the Cross
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