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With persuasive instruction and personal examples, George Martin shows you how to read and understand Scripture in ways that help us hear what God is saying to us and that draw us nearer to him in prayer. Â In the most extensive revision yet of his best-selling classic "Reading Scripture as the Wo...
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"Stay very close to Our Lady. If you do this, you can do great things for God and the good of people." --Mother Teresa of Calcutta
As it was for Mother Teresa, so it can be for the rest of us. By standing close to Our Lady we can find the grace and courage to overcome our own personal trials... |
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After the impact of the car shattered his body on the evening of January 11, 2004, …
… the hospital trauma-unit staff offered little hope that Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., would survive. Then the news spread. And the prayers began. "Apparently, by a medical miracle, I am... |
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Since when is being called "virtuous" an insult?
It's a word that has gotten a bad rap, misused and misunderstood even by great thinkers, philosophers, and theologians, and mocked in the cynical sound bites of the media. Rediscover virtue as it should be understood in our lives. W... |
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The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
מאת Mike Aquilina
De-vo-tion (di-voh-shun) n. 1. Great love or loyalty, enthusiasm, or zeal. 2. Religious worship. 3. Prayers.
You know a lot about the Catholic Church, or maybe you are just learning, but there are things that confuse you—like what to do when you pray a novena, or how to "offer up" something,... |
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What Happens Next? Recognizing that anxiety and fear are the most common personal problems he has encountered in nearly forty years of psychological counseling, Father Benedict Groeschel knows first hand that most people prefer to avoid the issue of mortality entirely. Himself the victim of a hit-an...
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All the Good Stuff Happened Thousands of Years Ago ... It would be easy to believe if a couple of seas suddenly parted or a few cities were destroyed with fire and brimstone, or people were able to walk on water. But after spending a jillion Sundays in church, teens haven't seen anything that would ...
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Through the Apostles, we come to Jesus himself." -- Pope Benedict XVI
In this fascinating and inspirational journey with the chosen disciples of Jesus, Pope Benedict XVI demonstrates a profound, unbreakable continuity -- built upon the foundation of the Apostles and alive in the success... |
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Let us now devote our attention to the Apostolic Fathers, that is, to the first and second generations in the Church subsequent to the Apostles. And thus, we can see where the Church's journey begins in history. Pope Benedict XVIThe Fathers of the Church exhorted believers in the face of persecution...
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This laminated 6-panel "cheat sheet" is a one-stop, quick reference guide to St. Paul. An irreplaceable resource for all ages and all stages of familiarity with St. Paul and Scripture....
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Popular author Mike Aquilina s encyclopedic knowledge of the Church Fathers intersects seamlessly with Pope Benedict XVI's insightful reflections about them in this faith-building companion guide. It shows that the Fathers are much more than wise men from ages past who sacrificed their lives for wha...
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Catholic Saints Prayer Book: Moments of Inspiration from Your Favorite Saints
מאת Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle
Moments of inspiration from some of your favorite saints: strive to imitate their virtues, learn from their timeless wisdom, and ask for their intercessions.
Dear St. Padre Pio, Pray for me, please, that I may receive the graces I need to deeply participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass... |
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"The Apostles (9781592764051)" presents the basis of the Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ on the Apostles. Here the Holy Father presents the foundation for our belief from Biblical and historical records so that Catholics and other Christians can have a better understanding of why the Church...
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Alone of all creation, we are made in the image and likeness of God, and only the angels share with us the gift of free will. As we make our journey through life, we are beset by many obstacles and confronted with endless decisions. How should we live our lives? How best do we relate to others? In w...
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A handy, yet thorough, guide to St. PaulSt. Paul was a thinker, a pastor, a missionary, a revolutionary, and a martyr. By the end of his life and largely thanks to his efforts Christianity enjoyed a worldwide presence. Since then, he has emerged repeatedly down the millennia as a fresh voice, compel...
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"Let us turn our gaze towards Christ. It is he who will make us free to love as he loves us, and to build a reconciled world." Pope Benedict XVIImagine starting every morning for five minutes with the Holy Father! How would your routine and daily preparation change based on these brief moments of in...
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Over 2,000 years, Christian art has expressed the truth of the Catholic Faith for generations of the faithful. Learn the language of art to make visible the mysteries of Scripture and traditions through paintings, sculpture, mosaics, stained glass, poetry, and sacred music. Discover art as a visual ...
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Imagine the dangerous life of a First Century Christian. You've embraced your newfound faith in Christ but fear the risk of persecution or death at the hands of the pagans living around you. Then a trusted friend tells you about some of Jesus followers who secretly meet. He whispers into your ear, L...
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U Got 2 Love!Love energizes and empowers us.Love is an energy and enthusiasm to beautify all that has been made ugly.Love makes us more than conquerors. U Got 2 Love!... But HOW?In order to love, you ve got to know yourself as being loved. In this world, we chase after a love that is frantic and des...
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These prayerful meditations about the supernatural mysteries of Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension offer individuals or small groups an opportunity to grow in their faith in God and His Church. The sacraments and liturgy provide the backdrop for this book, which is the second of fo...
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What did the first Christians believe about the Eucharist? How did they follow Jesus' command, Do this in remembrance of me? How did they celebrate the Lord's Day? What would they recognize in today's Mass? The answers may surprise you.In The Mass of the Early Christians, author Mike Aquilina revea...
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Pope Benedict brings his critical message to life with a universal small-group study program that calls parishioners to action:--as individuals, what are we called to do for others around us?--how do my economic and social decisions affect the community?--how has the world's interpretation of person...
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If you could ask Fr. Groeschel one question, what would it be? Ignite your spiritual journey with the help of other searching souls who got their chance to engage one of the foremost spiritual directors in the country with their one question… Should I have an established routine of daily pray...
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Sensitive to the needs of today's Christians, Pope Benedict XVI uses the teachings of St. Paul as a foundation for encouraging hope and spiritual wisdom within the modern Church.
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Inspiring Stories of Saints in Scripture!
For centuries, Christians have incorporated Scripture into their daily prayer. They also petition the vast community of saints for help and intercession as prayer companions. Now, for the first time, you can combine both Scripture and saints i... |
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This is a laminated, 6-panel "cheat sheet" that covers the Bible: what it is, who wrote it, how to read it, the books of the Bible, where to find..., and more!...
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"God speaks quietly...But He gives us all kinds of signs...through a friend, through a book, or through what we see as a failure even through accidents. If I remain alert, I begin to feel how God is guiding me." -- Pope Benedict XVIÂ Discover Pope Benedict's wise and visionary perspective as a gui...
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Here's a delightful way to introduce your little ones to Jesus in the Eucharist. With its captivating writing style and charming art, The Mass Book for Children not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass but also shows them why joining in the joyful gathering is an experience of... |
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Mother Teresa's Secret Fire: The Encounter That Changed Her Life and How It Can Transform Your Own
מאת Joseph Langford
Celebrate the 100th anniversaryof Mother Teresa's birth with thebook she wanted written.The great frustration in any national crisis is the sense of impotence, the inability of the individual to make a difference. And yet, we do have power, our choices do matter. In the end, Mother Teresa showed us ...
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Catholics believe that God has given everyone a vocation. Some are called to be married, some to be religious brothers or sisters, some to remain single, and some are called to be priests.According to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), Catholic priests currently number over 40...
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For over 2,000 years the Catholic Church has been celebrating the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Christian Faith -- and it is still one of the most divisive doctrines separating Catholics and Protestants today.Author, lawyer, and a leading defender of the Faith, John Salza, unpacks this p...
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Immerse yourself in the person of the Apostle Paul--heroic in his martyr's death--but so recognizably human in his conversion story and subsequent letters to the faithful. Gain fresh insights into your own personal growth potential through the Scripture of St. Paul:
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The pressure for Catholic medical institutions and healthcare workers is mounting at an alarming rate as individuals struggle to uphold their faith in an industry that is confronting new bioethical dilemmas in a political and cultural environment that is increasingly hostile to traditional Catholic ...
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The Origins of the ChurchSt. Clement, Bishop of Rome ... St. Ignatius of Antioch ... Origen of Alexandria ... St. John Chrysostom ... St. Basil ... St. Gregory Nazianzus ... St. Ambrose of Milan ... and more.These illustrious Church Fathers are the first and second generations of the Church, followi...
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Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac remains the only annual, comprehensive guide to the Catholic Church. It is the essential one-volume reference work for researchers, homilists, writers, media professionals, students, and teachers.Published for more than one hundred years, this is a proven resour...
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Introducing a fresh, new way of praying the Rosary!This new and unique perspective on praying the Rosary with Saint Paul adds a fresh dimension to everyone's understanding of this essential prayer of the Faith. It weaves thoughtfully chosen quotations from the Pauline letters with the strands of the...
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The absolute best source for trustworthy, accurate, up-to-date information Our Sunday Visitor's Catholic Almanac remains the only annual, comprehensive guide to the Catholic Church. It is the essential one-volume reference work for researchers, homilists, writers, media professionals, students, a...
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The power of prayer is not about your power, but the power you have allowed inside Christ Himself. Initiate a unique journey of spiritual motivation through the life-altering experiences and insights of retreat leader, speaker, and author, Michael McDevitt. Learn about dialogue prayer and how to mak...
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Over sixty visually stunning full-color illustrations from the greatest painters in Christendom combined with Pope Benedict's personal perspective on the Apostles as foundation of the Church. Understand and visualize their glory, suffering, and heavenly interventions through the eyes of Michelangelo...
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The How-To Book of the Mass: Everything You Need to Know but No One Ever Taught You
מאת Michael Dubruiel
Maybe you are a recent convert, or perhaps you've attended Mass your whole life, but there are still things that puzzle you, like: when you should genuflect and when you should bow; what the different books used at Mass are and what they contain; the meaning of words like "Amen," "Alleluia," or "Hos...
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The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus: Introducing S3 Leadership -- Servant, Steward, Shepherd
מאת Owen Phelps
Follow the Path of the Greatest Leader of all Time Each of us is not only called to be a leader, but we are all leaders by default. How effective are you at making a positive impact on the people around you? Discover the power of Christ's personal and practical example and make a measurable differen...
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Isn’t a lot of Catholic doctrine nothing more than incense and mirrors?
There’s a commonly-held misconception that the Catholic Church "made up" a lot of its teachings. That much of what Catholics believe has no foundation in Scripture. How do you debunk that myth if you’re a devo... |
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To be a Christian today, to follow Our Lord and accept His call to discipleship, demands heroic courage. It takes deep faith to live the particular - special, unique - vocation that's yours alone. Heaven knows it isn't easy. St. Peter knows it, too. He's well aware that even the most enthusiastic... |
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Extraordinary reading for ordinary people.
Joy and sorrow. War and peace. Life and death. Betrayal and redemption. It's all here in the Bible, a collection of stories that describe God's love for mankind and our never-ending quest for a relationship with Him. In hi... |
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Let the saints inspire you to intercede for the holy souls in purgatory!Throughout the ages the devotions, prayers, and practices of the Communion of Saints have been offered up on behalf of souls in purgatory, the Church Suffering. The saints ardent desire to intercede for the holy souls impelled t...
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How many times do we let the pressures of life and work take over our days at the expense of prayer? How many times do we feel alone and frightened? How many times do we think our problems are unique? Â Follow in the footsteps of the Apostles when they asked Jesus to teach them to pray as he did. ...
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Little Things Mean a Lot
How do you show your mommy and daddy that you love them? Do you give them a hug? Bring them flowers? Tell them you love them? God wants to know that you love Him too. So how do you show God you love Him? In lots of little ways. By visiting the church ... |
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Based on a survey of stewardship parishes across the country, this is the most comprehensive analysis of both financial and non-financial stewardship activities ever published. Author Charles E. Zech explores more than just the impact of stewardship on parish income he also analyzes time and talent ...
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Fascinating stories and whimsical illustrations delight children as they discover the basics of the Catholic Church! Here are:
• The great people and events of the Bible • The life and message of Jesus • The history of the early Church • The stories of the saints <... |
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