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by Lou Holtz With over 45,000 copies in print, this attractive new edition revives the motivational message of ESPN sports analyst and former head football coach of Notre Dame Lou Holtz. With over forty years of experience helping to mold teenagers into adults, Holtz shares his common-sense message with teens—a game plan for life. His message is the blueprint, not only for teens striving for athletic success, but also for all teens who want to name their goals for life, and then go about...

Introducing The Catholic Children’s Bible, the first-ever complete Catholic children’s Bible, only from Saint Mary’s Press, that not only inspires but empowers children to read, live, and love the full Word of God. Children will know and understand God’s saving plan revealed through 125 featured story spreads highlighting key Bible passages. Vibrant illustrations and borders immediately engage children and allow them to dive in to Scripture and become immersed in the stories.Understand It!,...

The Catholic Youth Bible will be a true companion, helping you find the answers you seek and helping you make connections to Catholic beliefs and traditions.Over 700 lively articles help you!Pray It! Use the Bible for personal prayer.Study It! Understand and make sense of what the Bible says.Live It! Apply the Bible to real-life situations.This New Edition Features:New! 40 expanded Catholic Connections articles that provide a more complete presentation of those Catholic teachings that are...

The Catholic Youth Bible® still features elements you know and love… Catholic Connection articles that provide a more complete presentation of scripturally-based Catholic beliefs and practices, and address the principles of Catholic social teaching. Introductions to the major sections of the Bible and all the books of the Bible. Did You Know? insights into how the Church has interpreted key Scripture passages throughout history. Being Catholic guides to core beliefs, attitudes, practices, and...

An easy way to help young boys see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives. The promise verses in this book are selected from the bestselling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a boy is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He listens when they pray. It’s a great way...

The promise verses in this book are selected from the best-selling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a girl is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He listens when they pray. It’s a great way for children to hide God’s Word in their hearts.Hardcover, 128 pgs. ...

by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki Hockey-playing Catholic bishop Thomas J. Paprocki has a message for teens and young adults: athletics and fitness provide daily ways to connect with God. Bishop Paprocki weaves his unique personal story with eight athletic topics and connects them with a path to wholeness. Holy Goals for Body and Soul: Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith links lessons from the world of sports and fitness—especially the experiences of a Catholic bishop who plays ice...

by Sarah YoungEach day offers encouragement and hope from a Savior who is closer than you can imagine and who will never leave you. Grow in a deep personal faith while reading a message that everyone needs to hear and embrace deep within the soul. Jesus Calling® is a devotional that is read daily by more than six million people. This version includes the beloved original content, but with a modern cover that will appeal to a younger audience.After many years of writing in her prayer journal,...

by Sarah YoungDevotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child's heart. Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives. After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the...

One-Minute Devotions for Boys presents daily lessons by monthly theme, for a more thorough exploration of God's word and wishes. For January, he'll learn, "What Smart People Do (Wisdom from Proverbs), and in May, he will learn to take comfort in "Talking To God (Prayer)". Each of the 366 devotions include a Scripture verse, a real-life story, with an explanation of the message, and a short prayer. The tone in this volume is winsome and conversational and, though instructive, young-at-heart....

YOUCAT Confirmation Leader's Handbook is a practical companion for teachers/leaders to the YOUCAT Confirmation Course. The handbook features fully planned lessons based on the 12 chapters of the YOUCAT course book. Each handbook chapter includes a brief overview of the session's theological points as well as a set of activities--for multiple levels of engagement--and the resources needed for the lesson. Includes graphic resources and other materials. Paperback 104 pages. ...

Written for the candidates in junior high and high school (or older), this YOUCAT Confirmation book provides in-depth preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Designed in the same popular format as the best-selling YOUCAT, this book has interesting, lively text on many spiritual topics and themes to help the student be well prepared to receive the Sacrament. It also includes many good questions throughout the book that youth ask about the faith, God, Jesus, the Church,...

Discover your true identity in Christ and build healthy relationships as God's Word speaks to the struggles of growing up in a non-Christian world. 199 handpicked verses plus many fitting quotes for any teen in your lifeText and images in black and white

In an ever-changing world, we can be certain of one thing: we are beloved by God. Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women tackles tough topics girls face, from bullying and social media to friendships and dating, all the while showing readers how infinitely precious they are in God’s sight.Each day features an easy-to-read, relevant devotion paired with a scripture verse and journaling space to help readers reflect on the day’s message. With honest, poignant, and sometimes humorous text, every...

Breath of God; Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit by Dave Pivonka, T.O.R.Drawing on more than thirty years of ministry experience, Father Dave Pivonka, T.O.R., walks readers through a new way of relating to the Holy Spirit by sharing personal encounters, including an experience that changed his life. What he learned along the way will lead readers to have their own unique encounter and discover the joy of living a life moved by the Spirit.Catholics know God as their father and Jesus as their...

Favorite Novenas to The Holy Spirit by Catholic Book Publishing is a helpful, illustrated booklet filled with the most popular Novenas honoring the Holy Spirit. Purse- or pocket-size and printed in two colors for anywhere, anytime prayer, Favorite Novenas to The Holy Spirit, by popular Catholic Book Publishing Company author, Rev. Lawrence Lovasik, S.V.D., is a 64-page, easy-to-use source of inspiring Novenas to the Holy Spirit.

Following the Holy Spirit is a valuable book for all who wish to learn more about the Holy Spirit. A primer on the vital role that the Holy Spirit plays in the lives of all Catholics, this book features an attractive red imitation leather cover; large type; and beautiful, inspiring illustrations. This 288-page book will lead readers to a better understanding of and closer relationship with the Holy Spirit who invigorates our hearts, minds, and souls. 288 pages, imitation leather cover. ...

"Understanding the Holy Spirit is not a simple task. The very word ""spirit"" can lend itself to confusion. Holy Spirit 101 offers readers a basic approach to coming to know this mysterious Person of the Trinity. Author John Gresham, dissects the difficult concept of the Holy Spirit, its place in history and Scripture, as well as its connection to us today. Paperback, 5 x 7, 144 pages.

Features & Benefits: Provides a handy comprehensive collection of prayers pertaining to a specific devotion Makes a beautiful Confirmation present or gift for a couple getting married Offers explanatory material on the devotions Provides a refreshed translation of the prayers One of very few prayer books pertaining specifically to the Holy Spirit Beautiful elegant leatherette binding with gold edging on the pages Section on everyday prayers: morning offering; acts of faith, hope, and love; the...

My Dear Young Friends: Saint John Paul II Speaks to Teens on Life, Love, and Courage is based on the actual words of Saint John Paul II spoken to the youth of the world.Young people from across the United States selected the specific quotes used in this book, because they had found them to be particularly challenging and inspiring.It is a collection of 52 weekly reflections, each containing a message from Saint John Paul II, a “Think About That,” a “Take Action,” a “Say a Prayer,” and a “Did...