Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the popular book "Consoling the Heart of Jesus," comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Father Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp, and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, "33 Days to Morning Glory" is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.

     "Clear, profound and practical--you do not want to miss this book."--Dr. Scott Hahn, author of The Lamb's Supper and The Fourth CupJesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? What were the Jewish hopes for the Messiah? What was Jesus' purpose in instituting the Eucharist during the feast of Passover? And, most important of all, what did Jesus mean when he said, "This is my body... This is my blood"?To answer these questions, Pitre explores ancient Jewish beliefs about the Passover of the Messiah, the miraculous Manna from heaven, and the mysterious Bread of the Presence. As he shows, these three keys--the Passover, the Manna, and the Bread of the Presence--have the power to unlock the original meaning of the Eucharistic words of Jesus. Along the way, Pitre also explains how Jesus united the Last Supper to his death on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday.Inspiring and informative, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist is a groundbreaking work that is sure to illuminate one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith: the mystery of Jesus' presence in "the breaking of the bread."

    I want to function rather as a mystagogue, conducting you ever deeper into the mystery of the incarnation in the hopes that you might be transformed by its power. Father Robert BarronWhat is Catholicism? A 2,000-year-oldliving tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism Father Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart and mind of the Catholic faith. Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ s incarnation, life, and teaching, Father Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism from sacraments, worship, and prayer, to Mary, the Apostles, and Saints, to grace, salvation, heaven, and hell using his distinct and dynamic grasp of art, literature, architecture, personal stories, Scripture, theology, philosophy, and history to present the Church to the world. Paired with his documentary film series of the same title, Catholicism is an intimate journey, capturing The Catholic Thing in all its depth and beauty. Eclectic, unique, and inspiring, Father Barron brings the faith to life for a new generation, in a style that is both faithful to timeless truths, while simultaneously speaking in the language of contemporary life. Includes over 100 black and white and color photos."

    Thérèse of Lisieux sought a new way to Heaven: “a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way.” Blessed with personal limitations that might have discouraged another, Thérèse believed God would not have given her a desire for holiness if He did not intend for her to achieve it. She learned to humbly accept herself as she was and trust completely in God’s love. First given as a retreat by renowned author Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love navigates excerpts of St. Thérèse’s writings phrase by phrase, extracting powerful, resonating insights. To Thérèse, the journey seemed “little” as she traveled it. A hundred and fifteen years after her death, the message of the young saint and Doctor of the Church has traveled around the world inspiring millions. With this newly translated study of her spirituality, many today will rediscover—or find for the first time—the relevance of “the little way,” in all seasons of life. Fr. Jacques Philippe is well-known for his books on prayer and spirituality. A member of the Community of the Beatitudes, he regularly preaches retreats in France and abroad. He also spends much of his time giving spiritual direction and working for the development of the Community in Asia and Oceania where he travels frequently.

    He was a shepherd born into a penniless and illiterate pagan family in the most remote region of Rwanda. He never attended school, never saw a bible, and never set foot in a church. Then one summer day in 1982 while the 15-year-old was resting beneath a shade tree, Jesus Christ paid him a visit. Jesus asked the startled young man if he’d be willing to go on a mission to remind mankind how to live a life that leads to heaven.     Segatashya accepted the assignment on one condition: that Jesus answer all his questions—and all the questions of those he met on his travels—about faith, religion, the purpose of life, and the nature of heaven and hell. Jesus agreed to the boy’s terms, and Segatashya set off on what would become one of the most miraculous journeys in modern history.     Although he was often accused of being a charlatan and beaten as a result, Segatashya’s innocent heart and powerful spiritual wisdom quickly won over even the most cynical of critics. Soon, this teenage boy who had never learned to read or write was discussing theology with leading biblical scholars and advising pastors and priests of all denominations. He became so famous in Rwanda that the Catholic Church investigated his story. The doctors and psychiatrists who examined Segatashya all agreed that they were witnessing a miracle. His words and simple truths converted thousands of hearts and souls wherever he went.     Before his death during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, Segatashya continued his travels and conversations with Jesus for eight years, asking Him what we all want to know: Why were we created? Why must we suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people? When will the world end? Is there life after death? How do we get to Heaven?     The answers to these and many other momentous, life-changing questions are revealed in this riveting book, which is the first full account of Segatashya’s remarkable life story. Written with grace, passion, and loving humor by Immaculée Ilibagiza, Segatashya’s close friend and a survivor of the Rwandan holocaust herself, this truly inspirational work is certain to move you in profound ways.     No matter what your faith or religious beliefs, Segatashya’s words will bring you comfort and joy, and prepare your heart for this life . . . and for life everlasting.

    Leaving his safe and orderly world for the first time in his life, Graham travels to Oxford, Russia and beyond in search of his lost son who might have become involved with a high-brow, New Age group. The father's odyssey leads him to fascinating and sometimes frightening people, places and perils - including imprisonment and torture for being mistaken as a spy.Through the uncertainty and the anguish, the loss and the longing, Graham considers his past - youth, marriage, and fatherhood. Apart from childhood illness and the loss of his beloved wife, the bookseller's life had gone rather smoothly within the confines of his small hometown, or so he had once believed.Pulled ever deeper into conflicts between nations, as well as the eternal conflict between good and evil, Graham is stretched nearly to the breaking point by the inexplicable suffering he witnesses and experiences. Struggling to overcome fear and discouragement, he discovers unexpected sources of strength as he presses onward in the hope of recovering his son--and himself.

    Here's the Bible that shows you how.My Daily Catholic Bible, Revised NAB Edition offers a reading plan that divides all of Sacred Scripture into 365 segments, one for each day of the year; features two small, manageable readings for each day, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament; offers an insightful quote from a saint for every day.There's never been an easier way to read the Bible. You don't have to start on January 1. Begin reading on any calendar date and twelve months later you'll have made your way through all seventy-three books of the biblical canon. And a place for a check mark next to each entry makes it simple to keep track of your progress. Plus, you'll know exactly where to start in again if you miss a day or two!

    Designed to be used daily over thirty days, each prayer provides the opportunity to seek the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    OR A SOULMATE? ARE YOU THE FOR-NOW GIRL ... OR THE FOREVER GIRL?IN YOUR QUEST FOR LOVE, DON'T LOSE YOURSELF ALONG THE WAY.While navigating through the dating scene, every woman begins to wonder: How do I know when a guy really loves me? Am I being too picky? Do I even deserve love? Is my relationship worth keeping? Is love worth the risk? Are any decent guys left?Single women often feel left alone to find answers to their deep questions about love and intimacy. Some hang out and hook up, hoping for love. Others are afraid even to hope. At some point, every woman needs reassurance that she and her standards are not the problem. In How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul, you'll discover twenty-one strategies to help you raise the bar, instead of sitting at it, waiting around for Mr. Wonderful.ISN'T IT TIME THAT YOU DISCOVERED A LOVE THAT HELPS YOU TO BECOME YOURSELF?

    Louis de Montfort's Act of Total Consecration give a beautiful expression to the fundamental thrust of his spirituality: Christianity that is fully alive is nothing less than a radical act of total self-surrender and self-gift to the Lord Jesus Christ who, in his redemptive Incarnation, has first given himself totally over to us, and for us.Recognizing that the Lord has first consecrated, completely given, himself to us, Fr. de Montfort rightly recognizes that one truly receives this gift in its fullness only by fully giving, that is consecrating, himself to its saving power. The great Apostle of Our Lady proposed on his masterwork, True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, an outline of a process by means of which one might prepare himself to make just such a total self-gift to Jesus through Mary.This book, which has been prepared by the Company of Mary, the religious community founded by Fr. de Montfort himself, is both an introduction to his spirituality of total consecration and a guide for those who would prepare themselves to make his Act of Total Consecration to Jesus Christ through Mary. It is also the fruit of this same Act of Total Consecration lived out in years of missionary service of Our Lord and Our Lady in the Roman Catholic Church which we joyfully make available to the people of God.

    But Scripture and Father Larry Richards can be equally as compelling as he challenges you to go against the grain and do what few are willing to do.A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, and retreat master... inner city pastor Father Richard's infectious enthusiasm, in-your-face realism and solid teaching will help you see how surrendering to the will of God paves the way to obtaining the peace which surpasses all understanding, that will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (see Phil 4:7).Following in the footsteps of his best-selling "Be a Man" book, Surrender outlines concrete steps you can take to dwell in peace. Simply put, God wants every one of us to be a saint which is a lot of work! It requires developing a plan for your life, in accordance with the Lord's will.

    In this powerful book, Christ addresses you personally as “my other self,” urging you to embody his love and compassion for others. Through a creative dialogue between Jesus and the reader, Clarence Enzler leads you through the journey of the Christian life, beginning with the call to live in friendship with Christ and fulfill his desire. Enzler then examines elements of the Christian life: detachment, virtue, prayer, the Eucharist, and avoidance of sin. Finally, he explores the goal of the journey—a life of union with Christ as his disciple and complete joy with him in eternity. Each chapter includes short, eloquent meditations on scripture and beautiful prayers, making My Other Self ideal as a daily devotional and source of prayer.

    It consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany will shortly become available separately as a companion volume. It consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time.The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.

    During September Roman Catholics commemorate and honour the Seven Sorrows (or Dolours) of the Blessed Virgin Mary by prayers, other pious devotions and meditations.The first part of this book consists of prayers and miscellaneous devotions.The second part is a step-by-step guide to praying the popular Rosary (or Chaplet) of the Seven Sorrows with selections of text from the Gospels.The third part is a set of Reflections on the Seven Sorrows written by Saint Alphonsus Ligouri.The book is fully navigable by an active Table of Contents with hyperlinks.

    The author continued to research and study the life and spirituality of Padre Pio for her second book on the saint who has often been referred to as "the greatest mystic of the 20th Century."Included in the book are a number of interviews the author conducted with those who met Padre Pio personally and had a testimony to share.One of the personal testimonies in Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry Book II, is the story of the cloistered Carmelite nun, Sister Pia of Jesus Crucified, who found her vocation to religious life on her first visit to San Giovanni Rotondo and made her confession to Padre Pio on many occasions. The testimony of Alex Quinn, popular songwriter and recording artist of Belfast, Northern Ireland is also featured. Alex tells of the miracle his family received through the intercession of Padre Pio.Additional chapters: Padre Pio - An Extraordinary Confessor, Padre Pio's Love for the Holy Angels, The Clergy Remembers Padre Pio, Padre Pio's Gift of Bilocation, Padre Pio's Prophetic Spirit, More Stories from the War Years, Padre Pio's Healing Touch, Padre Pio and the Children, Padre Pio's Seraphic Father: St. Francis of Assisi and much more.Other books by Diane Allen include: They Walked with God: St. Bernadette Soubirous, St. John Vianney, St. Damien of Molokai, St. Andre Bessette, Bl. Solanus Casey as well as Daily Reflection and Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry: True Stories of Padre Pio Book II wish to thank the Lord for having given us dear Padre Pio, for having given him to our generation in this very tormented century. In his love for God and for his brothers and sisters, he is a sign of great hope.- Pope John Paul II

    It is part of the series which offers a meditation for each day of the year: ISBN 978-0-906138-86-1 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 2: Eastertide consisting of 50 meditations, is a companion volume. ISBN 978-0-906138-87-8 (Kindle)The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve: ISBN 978-0-906138-84-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time: ISBN 978-0-906138-85-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consists of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March: ISBN 978-0-906138-51-9 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April – June consists of 29 meditations for the months of April, May and June: ISBN 978-0-906138-68-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 1: Special Feasts: July - September consists of 29 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-63-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 2: Special Feasts: October – December consists of 26 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-72-4 (Kindle)

    It is especially difficultâ��not to mention unsatisfyingâ��when people experience it as formal, dry, and repetitious. But what might happen if you discovered a simple prayer that changed all that? What if you discovered a prayer that changed you? In A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is the examen, which St. Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God’s presence. What makes the prayer so powerful is its capacity to dispel any notion that God is somewhere “up there,” detached from our day-to-day tasks and concerns. Instead, the examen leads us into a relationship with a God who desires to be personally caught up in the lives of those whom he created. By following five simple yet powerful steps for praying the examen, we can encounter the God who, as Scripture tells us, “is not far from each one of us”â��the God whose presence in our lives can make all the difference in the world.

    ISBN 978-0-906138-87-8 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 1: Lent and Holy Week consists of 46 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-86-1 (Kindle) The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve: ISBN 978-0-906138-84-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time: ISBN 978-0-906138-85-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 1: consists of 51 meditations for the first six weeks of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-88-5 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 2: consists of 54 meditations for Weeks 7 through to 12 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-89-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consists of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March: ISBN 978-0-906138-51-9 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April – June consists of 29 meditations for the months of April, May and June: ISBN 978-0-906138-68-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 1: Special Feasts: July - September consists of 29 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-63-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 2: Special Feasts: October – December consists of 26 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-72-4 (Kindle)

     More so than anything else, the Eucharist is what anchors many peoples' life, prayer, and ultimately the way they live their lives. In this deeply personal book, Father Ronald Rolheiser delves into the history and meaning of this sacred tradition, drawing upon the insights of various scripture scholars, theologians, and church teachings. With personal warmth and great insight, he reflects on his own particular Roman Catholic upbringing and the centrality that the Eucharist has within that tradition. At the same time, he looks at other denominations’ traditions around the Eucharist. Our One Great Act of Fidelity is an investigation into the ways people secure their faith and belief and discover true intimacy with God and each other. Ultimately, however, it is a spiritual and a personal statement of how Ronald Rolheiser understands the Eucharist and why he celebrates it every day.   Ronald Rolheiser is a specialist in the field of spirituality and is currently President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Father Rolheiser is the author of The Holy Longing, The Restless Heart, Forgotten Among the Lilies, The Shattered Lantern, and Against an Infinite Horizon. He writes a weekly column that appears in more than 90 Catholic publications. More information on his work can be found at RonRolheiser.com.

    Hendey, founder of the award-winning CatholicMom.com and bestselling author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms and The Grace of Yes shares her passion for the saints by introducing fifty-two holy companions as guides for the amazing vocation of Catholic motherhood.Guided by the example of the saints, Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and soul-strengthening exercises into a spiritually rich and deeply practical resource for Catholic women. This edition includes a new preface and cover and is updated with information about saints canonized since the first edition.Allow The Book of Saints for Catholic Moms to help you grow in your faith and enrich your heart, mind, body, and soul by spending each week of the year with Lisa M. Hendey and a different saint. This award-winning spiritual guidebook introduces you to popular saints such as Thérèse of Lisieux, Teresa of Calcutta, John Paul II, and Patrick, as well as lesser known but equally inspiring saints such as Gianna Beretta Molla and Damien of Molokai.Each week Hendey offers:a thematic prayer intention;biographical and devotional information about the saint;lessons she learned from each saint;daily scripture meditations;prayers;activities for moms and children; andpractical, spiritually rich steps that help moms incorporate the wisdom and exemplary faith of each figure into their own lives.

    ISBN 978-0-906138-90-8 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 4 Part 2: consists of 45 meditations for Weeks 19 through to 23 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-91-5 (Kindle) The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve: ISBN 978-0-906138-84-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time: ISBN 978-0-906138-85-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 2: Eastertide consists of 50 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-87-8 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 1: Lent and Holy Week consists of 46 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-86-1 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 1: consists of 51 meditations for the first six weeks of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-88-5 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 2: consists of 54 meditations for Weeks 7 through to 12 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-89-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 1: consists of 45 meditations for Weeks 24 through to 28 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-92-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 2: consists of 52 meditations for Weeks 29 through to 34 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-93-9 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consists of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March: ISBN 978-0-906138-51-9 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April – June consists of 29 meditations for the months of April, May and June: ISBN 978-0-906138-68-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 1: Special Feasts: July - September consists of 29 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-63-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 2: Special Feasts: October – December consists of 26 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-72-4 (Kindle)

    Some of the letters are also between Padre Pio and his own spiritual directors, providing a unique window into the spiritual life and struggles of this beloved contemporary saint. For anyone who is seeking to grow in faith and devotion to God, this is a book to use throughout the year. About the AuthorGIANLUIGI PASQUALE is a Capuchin of the Veneto, Italy Province. He holds a doctorate in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome and a doctorate in philosophy from the Universite degli Studi Ca Foscari in Venice. He is a professor at the Lateran Pontifical University in Rome and at the Theological Study Center in Venice, of which he is also president. He lives in Venice, Italy.

    This book is an invitation to make the Word of God your home through the practice of lectio divina. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, encourages you to turn the words of Scripture over in your heart as a plough turns over the soil to welcome the seed. In these scriptural meditations, the piercing reflective questions and personal prayers lead the reader into a deeper relationship with the Divine. Aware that drawing near the Word of God requires a special kind of presence, the author invites you to breathe in the Word, wait before the Word, walk through the pages of Scripture as a pilgrim, and, finally, abide in an intimate and transforming communion with God. The format of the book lends itself not only to daily personal prayer and reflection, but to group faith sharing as well.

    Now YOUCAT -- The Youth Prayer Book, helps them to live their faith and deepen their spiritual lives.The book includes modern, new prayers, along with traditional prayers, and the time-honored prayers of Holy Scripture. It also gives a lot of practical advice on how to pray: in the morning, in the evening, and in between; in sorrow or in joy. The prayer book is illustrated with many photos of young people from all over the world.

    Through accessibly written information and engaging visuals that highlight and clarify significant areas of Scripture, readers will easily gain an understanding of these ancient texts that can be carried into today's world. Using the authorized translation in the New American Bible Revised Edition, this lasting volume is ideal for both personal use and group Bible study. The valuable information in the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible is offered in small notes and inserts that accompany the Bible texts as well as in expanded essays, articles, and graphics. Key symbols help readers quickly identify the type of information they need, such as explanations, definitions, dates, character and author profiles, archaeological insights, personal prayer starters, and insights connecting Scripture and its use in today's church. Colorful maps, timelines, photographs, and charts further enhance the study experience. Longer articles are dedicated to explaining study Bible fundamentals, the Catholic Church's use of the Bible, and the people and places of the biblical world. General Editor: Catherine Upchurch serves as the director of Little Rock Scripture Study. Her work in adult faith formation involves writing, editing, lecturing, leading retreats and days of reflection. She is the editor of A Year of Sundays and an associate editor of The Bible Today, a journal of biblical spirituality. Old Testament Editor: Irene Nowell, OSB, is a Benedictine of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas. She is an adjunct professor at St. John's University School of Theology, has published two books and numerous articles, and is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association. She is also a member of the Committee on Illuminations and Texts for The Saint John's Bible. New Testament Editor: Ronald D. Witherup, SS, is Superior General of the Sulpicians and lives in Paris, France. He holds a doctorate in biblical studies and is the author of numerous books and articles on Scripture. His current interest is in the letters of Saint Paul and the Acts of the Apostles.

    He modeled for me how to pursue our God-given potential. Not coincidentally, this also makes us and those around us better employees, more capable of and more willing to work hard at building a stronger company. That s something that makes both good human sense and good business sense. - Andreas Widmer Former Swiss Guard, CEO and business leader Andreas Widmer gives a behind-the-scenes look into Pope John Paul II, the most authentically human person I ve ever met, and reveals how those memories shaped and forged his success as a corporate executive. In what papal biographer George Weigel calls a powerful example of leadership at work, Widmer recounts his personal experiences serving Blessed Pope John Paul II in the Swiss Guard, and the secrets of successful leadership that he learned at the feet of the great pope.

    Mitch Pacwa, SJ, tackles these and other questions in this comprehensive book on discernment. He says that first we need to believe in God and his moral laws and make a commitment to please him in all that we do. Then we need to pray so that we can experience the peace that can come only from God. Fr. Pacwa draws from St. Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises, using plenty of everyday examples as well as stories from Scripture to help clarify his points. He encourages readers to develop a rich prayer life and says we can learn to listen to God's powerful voice and hear him speaking lovingly to us even when we are suffering in some way.Confronts modern-day assumptions that can prevent us from being open to God's will for our lives.Emphasizes the many ways we can develop our prayer life to nourish an authentic relationship with the Lord.

    ISBN 978-0-906138-93-9 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 5 Part 1: consists of 45 meditations for Weeks 24 through to 28 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-92-2 (Kindle) The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve: ISBN 978-0-906138-84-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time: ISBN 978-0-906138-85-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 2: Eastertide consists of 50 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-87-8 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 1: Lent and Holy Week consists of 46 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-86-1 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 1: consists of 51 meditations for the first six weeks of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-88-5 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 2: consists of 54 meditations for Weeks 7 through to 12 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-89-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 4 Part 1: consists of 54 meditations for Weeks 13 through to 18 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-90-8 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 4 Part 2: consists of 45 meditations for Weeks 19 through to 23 of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-91-5 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consists of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March: ISBN 978-0-906138-51-9 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April – June consists of 29 meditations for the months of April, May and June: ISBN 978-0-906138-68-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 1: Special Feasts: July - September consists of 29 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-63-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 2: Special Feasts: October – December consists of 26 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-72-4 (Kindle)

    ISBN 978-0-906138-89-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 3 Part 1: consists of 51 meditations for the first six weeks of Ordinary Time. ISBN 978-0-906138-88-5 (Kindle) The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve: ISBN 978-0-906138-84-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time: ISBN 978-0-906138-85-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 1: Lent and Holy Week consists of 46 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-86-1 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 2 Part 2: Eastertide consists of 50 meditations. ISBN 978-0-906138-87-8 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consists of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March: ISBN 978-0-906138-51-9 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April – June consists of 29 meditations for the months of April, May and June: ISBN 978-0-906138-68-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 1: Special Feasts: July - September consists of 29 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-63-2 (Kindle) In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 2: Special Feasts: October – December consists of 26 meditations: ISBN 978-0-906138-72-4 (Kindle)

    And now, with the Church introducing revised language for the Mass, Catholics have a perfect opportunity to renew their understanding of this beautiful and beloved celebration. With eloquent prose and elegant black-and-white photography, bestselling authors Archbishop Donald Wuerl and Mike Aquilina guide readers through the different parts of the Mass, from the entrance procession to the blessing and dismissal, capturing the deep meaning of elements that are at once ordinary and mysterious: bread and wine, water and candles, altar cloths and ceremonial books. Step by step, they explain the specifics, such as the order of the Mass, the vessels used, the unique clothing worn, the prayers and responses, the postures and the gestures. Then they explore the rich historical, spiritual and theological background to each. Prayerful but practical, fact-filled but readable, The Mass prepares readers to participate more fully and appreciatively in the sacred rite at the heart of Catholic life.

    - Pope Benedict XVI From Scripture through today, women have always played a unique and critical role in Church history. In his weekly addresses, Pope Benedict XVI expertly and thoughtfully explores the life stories of seventeen such holy women. From St. Hildegard of Bingen to St. Catherine of Siena and St. Therese of Lisieux, and many more in between, each one brings a fresh experience and example of faith that is still relevant today. These models of prayer, faith, and action will help you gain a fuller understanding of Church history as well as personal faith. Bring your faith to life with the spark of history as told by the pope himself.

    But not everyone accepts the same religious premises or recognizes the same spiritual authorities. Are there public arguments--reasons that can be given that do not presuppose agreement on religious grounds or common religious commitments--that can guide our thoughts and actions, as well as our laws and public policies?In Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues, Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer sets out, in a brief, yet highly-readable and lucid style, ten basic principles that must govern the reasonable person's thinking and acting about life issues. A highly-regarded philosopher, Father Spitzer provides an intelligent outline for thinking and talking about human life. This book is a powerful tool for persuasively articulating and effectively inculturating a prolife philosophy.

    With this new book you can:read a passage from Scripture for each dayreflect on the beauty and importance of Catholic faith and practicemeditate on thought-provoking questionsfind a unique and inspiring prayer for each day of LentThese timely and inspirational words will help renew your enthusiasm for being Catholic, while encouraging you to delve more deeply into the spirituality of the lenten season—a perfect companion for individual reading or for group study.

    Pope Clement XI and Benedict XIV gave like decisions.

    Sheen turned his voice and pen to many subjects during the course of a long and remarkable apostolate. But nothing came closer to the core of his message than bringing the life and saving words of Jesus to the problems of modern life and the modern world. In A Brief Life of Christ, Sheen employs the twin pillars of faith and reason to draw out the meaning of the life of Jesus for our times. He pointedly shows how Christ issues His challenge alike to nations, peoples, and individual souls. The final chapters on Christ's public life, and Passion, Death, and Resurrection contain tremendous insights and provide material for a lifetime of reflection. Fulton Sheen was unparalleled in his ability to combine theology, devotion, and the profoundest meditation on the central events of the Christian narrative. Displayed here in full are the literary and rhetorical skills of one of the greatest preachers of the 20th century. A Brief Life of Christ is a book to lift our hearts and place them securely in the timeless message of the gospels.

    The CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.Praise for the CCSS"A landmark achievement in theological interpretation of Scripture in and for the Church. Highly recommended for all!"--Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore

    Drawing from St. Therese, St. John Bosco, John Holt (How Children Learn and How Children Fail), and ancient philosophers, the families paint a picture of authentic education without the constraints and pitfalls of typical modern education. Andres admirably addresses the question of whether a Catholic can happily and sanely unschool by explaining it as a sensible approach to the mystery of learning, not as an ideology in competition with her faith. The heart of the book is the honest and humble description of home education by twelve homeschooling mothers who have embraced unschooling in varying degrees. Anyone interested in education and particularly home education will be inspired by their narratives.

    James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts 1:14; 1 Corinthians 15:7; Galatians 1:19). He became the head of the Jerusalem church and is mentioned first as a pillar of the church (Galatians 2:9).Date of Writing: The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus.Purpose of Writing: Some think that this epistle was written in response to an overzealous interpretation of Paul’s teaching regarding faith. This extreme view, called antinomianism, held that through faith in Christ one is completely free from all Old Testament law, all legalism, all secular law, and all the morality of a society. The Book of James is directed to Jewish Christians scattered among all the nations (James 1:1). Martin Luther, who detested this letter and called it “the epistle of straw,” failed to recognize that James’s teaching on works complemented—not contradicted—Paul’s teaching on faith. While Pauline teachings concentrate on our justification with God, James’ teachings concentrate on the works that exemplify that justification. James was writing to Jews to encourage them to continue growing in this new Christian faith. James emphasizes that good actions will naturally flow from those who are filled with the Spirit and questions whether someone may or may not have a saving faith if the fruits of the Spirit cannot be seen, much as Paul describes in Galatians 5:22-23.

    It is part of the series which offers a meditation for each day of the year: ISBN 978-0-906138-72-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 7 Part 1: Special Feasts: July - September consisting of 29 meditations for the months of July, August and September, is available as a companion volume: ISBN 978-0-906138-63-2 (Kindle) The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve: ISBN 978-0-906138-84-7 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time: ISBN 978-0-906138-85-4 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consists of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March: ISBN 978-0-906138-51-9 (Kindle)In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 2: Special Feasts: April – June consists of 29 meditations for the months of April, May and June: ISBN 978-0-906138-68-7 (Kindle)

    With the power of God's grace, you can work through the process of forgiveness and find freedom in Christ.This book teaches all about forgiveness: what forgiveness is and what it isn't; how to forgive and why. It addresses questions that Catholics grapple with today more than ever before: forgiving the Church; working with anger; forgiving when we can't reconcile; forgiving and not condoning behavior; and how forgiveness doesn't mean we forget, but helps us remember differently.Filled with many vignettes of contemporary transgressions that have been transformed through acts of forgiveness-including situations of domestic violence, the Rwandan genocide, and the attacks of September 11, 2001-author Scott Hurd insightfully includes a chapter on Forgiving the Church, which many believers will find helpful as we continue to struggle with the revelations of sexual abuse by clergy and its cover-up.Hurd's Forgiveness: A Catholic Approach faithfully reveals the many misunderstood dimensions of forgiveness: it's not something to be earned, forced, or deadline-driven. Forgiving is a decision, a process, and often a lifelong journey.

    They faced opposition and exile. They lived in periods of confusion and conflict. Their teachings and insights not only brought peace and understanding to the Church of their time, but continue to anchor the Church of today. They brought clarity to the fragments and simplicity to the complex.They used speeches, documents, poems, and songs to reach the people of their time. Now Pope Benedict XVI explores the lives and significance of thirty-two of the Doctors of the Church like no one else can. Taken directly from the pope's addresses in his weekly audiences, Doctors of the Church is an incredible journey through time to better understand these individuals who explored and explained the critical questions of the Church.---Who is Christ?---How do we know Christ?---How do we act as Christ's disciples?---How are we in Christ?

    Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to adapt monastic traditions to modern life, or seeking a deeper connection to Jesus through the Eucharist, giving rise to the growing popularity of Adoration.The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass offers Catholics a way to explore prayer styles they may have never before considered, and non-Catholics or fringe Catholics a look into a world that can sometimes seem mysterious or intimidating. Through Mass, scripture, ancient rituals, the examples of the saints, the lives of holy men and women in the world today, and more, Catholics of every mindset can find a style of prayer to suit them.- One of the first books with a detailed explanation and instructions on how to follow the new translation of Mass as prepared by the Catholic Church- Includes an imprimatur-a seal of approval from Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen- Perfect for cradle, convert, and revert Catholics, as well as people from other faiths, students, and teachers

    That raging fire of love that was once within dwindles slowly, often extinguishing without notice. Like an unknown cancer, this spreading toxin clouds your reasoning and enfeebles your will. Your spirit feels somehow empty and your joy becomes fleeting if not faded.What can you do?Like any relationship of love, the soul's friendship with God must always be reinvented, refreshed, and renewed. When the honeymoon is over, the real work begins.This brilliant volume—fully revised and remastered by the author—will help you to squelch that silent poison within: lukewarmness. From the creator of the internationally best-selling In Conversation with God series, this indispensable guide can truly change your life. Learn how to defeat the “noonday devil”—that sluggish tepidity within—by rekindling the incomparable joy of following Christ.You will find that an unwavering cheerfulness will begin to pervade every area of your being and that what once was dying will be filled with life: the life of true love.

     Her reflections on pithy quotes such as the one by famed rocker, Alice Cooper ("Trashing your hotel room is easy, but being a Christian—that's rebellion") draw back the veil, letting you connect with God in unexpected ways. With unique and inventive perspective, Davis's reflections will help you: reflect on the strange economy of suffering live with gusto see the big picture explore the value of quirkiness learn the truth about happy and unhappy families

    Many people simply do not understand what it is, how to avoid it, and what can be done to help the holy souls there. For most Catholics, it's been years since their catechism training and they simply forgot what was taught. Purgatory 101 will bring back the knowledge that you forgot. It will show what Purgatory is and how you can help yourself and the holy souls. Armed with knowledge, you can make a positive difference for the suffering saints in Purgatory.

    It is part of the series which offers a meditation for each day of the year.In Conversation with God – Volume 6 Part 1: Special Feasts: January – March consisting of 29 meditations for the months of January, February and March, is available as a companion volume.The complete work of In Conversation with God has more than 450 meditations for every day of the year. These meditations deal with the main topics of Christian doctrine and life. Author Francis Fernandez makes generous use of the writings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, the Fathers and the great saints, as he brings you focused and moving meditations on themes taken from the Mass readings for that day, the liturgical season, and more. This work is rich and extensive enough to serve as your spiritual reading and for a meditative prayer, as it helps you relate the particulars of the message of Christ to the ordinary circumstances of your day.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 1: Advent is available separately. It consists of 29 meditations for the whole of Advent and ends on Christmas Eve.In Conversation with God – Volume 1 Part 2: Christmas and Epiphany consists of 22 meditations for the whole of Christmastide, up to and including the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the First Sunday of Ordinary Time.

    The seventeen-volume CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.Praise for the CCSS"These commentaries are both exegetically sound and spiritually nourishing. They are indispensable tools for preaching, catechesis, evangelization, and other forms of pastoral ministry."--Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM Cap, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

    Contains many helpful aids for easy Bible reading. Ideal for school and home study.Special features: compact 7 pt. type; Bible dictionary; self-explaining maps; doctrinal Bible index; complete footnotes and cross-references.

    As stories poured in of wondrous deliverances and "captives set free," author Neal Lozano realized the need for a written guidebook to help those who carry the message and ministry of UNBOUND to the far reaches of the world. This UNBOUND Ministry Guidebook builds upon what was written in the second part of UNBOUND and will be an encouragement to all those using the Five Keys to help others. The contents of this book will equip people to serve the Lord in setting captives free- in a way that is reproducible throughout the world.Like the original best-selling UNBOUND: A Practical Guide to Deliverance, this balanced, hopeful book will teach you how to help others find freedom in Christ, focusing upon the Lord and His work in the believer's life, rather than on demons. With loving and wise practical instruction, based on years of experience, the Guidebook assists anyone called to pray for others to be set free.

    Alphonsus writes: "a single bad book will be sufficient to cause the destruction of a monastery." Pope Pius XII wrote in 1947 at the beatification of Blessed Maria Goretti: "There rises to Our lips the cry of the Saviour: 'Woe to the world because of scandals!' (Matthew 18:7). Woe to those who consciously and deliberately spread corruption-in novels, newspapers, magazines, theaters, films, in a world of immodesty!" We at St. Pius X Press are calling for a crusade of good books. We want to restore 1,000 old Catholic books to the market. We ask for your assistance and prayers. This book is a photographic reprint of the original The original has been inspected and many imperfections in the existing copy have been corrected. At Saint Pius X Press our goal is to remain faithful to the original in both photographic reproductions and in textual reproductions that are reprinted. Photographic reproductions are given a page by page inspection, whereas textual reproductions are proofread to correct any errors in reproduction.

    

    Focusing specifically on the 13th-century founding of the Franciscans by St. Francis of Assisi and the Dominicans by St. Dominic Guzm n, the pope said personal holiness led the two saints to preach and to help actualize a return to Gospel poverty, a deeper unity with the Church, and a new movement of evangelization, including within the European universities that were blossoming at the time.Great Teachers include:Hugh and Richard of Saint-VictorWilliam of Saint-ThierryRupert of DutzJohn of SalisburyPeter LombardSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Dominic Guzm nSt. Anthony of PaduaSt. BonaventureSt. Albert the GreatSt. Thomas AquinasJohn Duns Scotus

    This inspirational collection of meditations, reflections, and aphorisms is drawn from Pope John Paul II’s writings, both from his unpublished personal archives as well as from published works, including sermons given during pastoral visits, official interviews, Youth Day messages, and encyclicals. To be read singly, as part of daily devotions, or as a whole, these meditations will enhance and inspire faith, sure to be read again and again as a constant source of spiritual renewal.The meditations deal with themes closest to people’s daily lives: family, youth, faith, the elderly, children, forgiveness, life, death, illness, and much more. Each text is illustrated with an inspirational image. The images include reproductions of classic religious paintings and inspirational images as well as photographs from the Pope’s life and ministry. This handsome package makes a perfect gift or self-purchase.

    During the season of Lent, we walk with him on that same journey. We fast; we pray; we give of ourselves in faith so that our actions will open a space for his reconciling love to take root and flourish. To give Jesus that space, to let his conquest of sin and death, his reconciliation, define us: That is holiness. These sensitive devotions by best-selling author Amy Welborn promise to make this Lent a prayerful passage to a deeper spirituality throughout the year.

    Since then, he has a new faith, a new job as a reporter for the London Times, and a new love a beautiful heiress named Frances. Life couldn t be better. But then things begin to go very wrong. Disturbing questions surface from Gilbert s murky past. His best friend Herb s sudden, unexplained wealth has made him distant and evasive. And the mysterious redheaded woman reappears, with trouble surely behind her. When Gilbert learns his life is in jeopardy, he leaves England and returns to his American homeland, where he thinks he ll be safe. There he meets a powerful man who calls himself the Emperor of North America. Why has he taken such a keen interest in Gilbert s career? Gilbert fights past dogged, airborne assassins and steam-powered cowboys, through the streets of New York and a floating city in the clouds. Along the way he learns that while his adversaries may change, America may not be any safer than England. For it is in America that both Gilbert and Herb will confront their most dangerous opponents yet...themselves. About the Book The Emperor of North America by John McNichol is the sequel to the bestselling novel The Tripods Attack! and the second volume in the Young Chesterton Chronicles a delightfully inventive fiction series for teens to adults that re-imagines the famous Catholic author as a young man living in an alternative Edwardian age of steam-driven wonders. The Tripods Attack is a page-turning adventure of Chestertonian proportions, a feast of the imagination for the young and for adults. It rendered this reader ready to read more Chesterton, as well as, this, McNichol s next volume! Kevin Vost, Psy.D., bestselling author of Tending the Temple and Memorize the Faith!

    One of the most extraordinary books ever published. These four volumes record the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged to behold innumerable events of biblical times, going back all the way to the creation of the world. She witnessed the fall of the Angels, the sin of Adam, Noe and the Flood, the lives of St. John the Baptist, St. Anne, St. Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and St. Mary Magdalen. Also includes the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events and traditions in intimate detail, Anne Catherine Emmerich also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities.

    From the Annunciation to the Ascension, all the main events in the life of our Lord are artfully described on hard, childproof pages with rounded corners. This charming little book is an ideal way to share the Good News to small children.

    I should have understood already from that smile who he would truly become, what he would represent for me, for us, for everyone, for history." Blessed Pope John Paul II was an avid sportsman, a skilled skier, and a lover of the outdoors. That much is known. But the story of his secret trips to the mountains with a handful of his closest friends remains hidden. No longer. For the first time in English, join Lino Zani, John Paul's ski guide and friend, for a behind-the-scenes look at the Pope away from the Vatican. The Secret Life of Pope John Paul II is the story of the Pope as you've never seen him before, at play and prayer in his beloved mountains.