Sacred Art and Architecture

Holy People, Holy Place

The Rites for the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, Second Edition Thomas G. Simons • Holy People, Holy Place is an invaluable resource for building committees, liturgy preparation teams, and serious students of liturgy looking to understand the Church’s rites for dedication, the blessing of sacred objects, and much more.

Paperback, 8 x 10, 256 pages 978-1-61671-575-5 | Order code: DEDCH2 $29.95

Catholic Church Architecture and the Spirit of the Liturgy

Denis McNamara • Hillenbrand Books

This groundbreaking study explores the intimate relationship between Catholic church architecture and the celebration of the liturgy.

Hardcover, 8 1⁄2 x 11, 240 pages 978-1-59525-027-8 | Order code: HCCA $65

Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting

Egg Tempera, Fresco, Secco

Aidan Hart • Gracewing Publishing

Illustrated with over 450 color photos and 180 drawings, this is the most comprehensive book to date on the techniques of icon and wall painting.

Hardcover, 11 x 9 ¼, 430 pages 978-0-85244-215-9 | Order code: TIWP $75

Heavenly City

The Architectural Tradition of Catholic Chicago

Denis McNamara, James Morris

This visually stunning book explores the architectural and theological significance of some of the most striking Catholic churches in Chicago.

Hardcover, 9 1/2 x 13, 160 pages 978-1-56854-503-5 | Order code: CITYCH $59.95

An Illustrated History of the Church

The Great Challenges Guy Bedouelle, op • This captivating narrative with over 500 striking photographs will delight anyone interested in the complex history of the Catholic Church.

Hardcover, 9 3⁄8 x 10 7⁄8, 280 pages English: 978-1-56854-516-5 | Order code: ILHIS Spanish: 978-84-2852-648-7 | Order code: SILHIS

$90

The Color of Light

Commissioning Stained Glass for a Church Sarah Hall • Stained-glass artist Sarah Hall guides parishes through the materials, planning, techniques, design, and installation of the ancient art in churches.

Paperback, 8 1⁄2 x 11, 112 pages 978-1-56854-311-6 | Order code: COLOR $15

Prayers for the Dedication of a Church

Edited by David Philippart • This volume includes prayers and Scripture readings for parishes to use while designing, renovating, and constructing a worship space.

Paperback, 4 1⁄4 x 6, 80 pages 978-1-56854-197-6 | Order code: CHURCH 1-4 copies: $5 each | 5-24 copies: $4 each | 25 or more: $3.50 each

Guidelines for the Building and Renovation of Churches

Archdiocese of Chicago • These guidelines attempt to give clearer direction in those areas that Built of Living Stones leaves open to particular diocesan recommendations and directives.

Paperback, 6 x 9, 26 pages 978-1-56854-531-8 | Order code: BR $4

Beauty, Spirit, Matter

Icons in the Modern World Gracewing Publishing • Concentrating on the broader implications of the icon’s theology for modern Christians, Hart explores the field of ecology and the nature of beauty.

Paperback, 6 x 9, 224 pages 978-0-85244-782-6 | Order code: BSM $27.50