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Discussion around the bestseller The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher has led many people to want to know more about Benedictine principles.​​​​​​​ Listen, my child. I want you to put the ear of your heart to the solid ground of the master’s wisdom (what I received, I’m passing on to you). It’s advice from a spiritual father who loves you—the sort of counsel you receive by letting it shape your whole life. Listening is hard work, but it’s the essential work. It opens us up to the God we’ve...

The seven sacraments are the principal channels of God’s grace to His Mystical Body, the Church. Among these is one that washes us of sin and restores us to friendship with God. All this is accomplished by this one sacrament, this excellent channel of God’s grace: Confession. Here is the single volume you need to guide you through making a good Confession and fruitful reparation thereafter. You’ll learn the numerous monumental advantages that frequent Confession brings to your soul as well as...

Size: 6⅛" X 5¾" For more than 2000 years, Christians have come together to relive the Lord’s holy meal. They thank God and feed on his Word and his Body and Blood in the Eucharist. The Sacrament of Eucharist: Celebrating the Gift of Jesus! explains the meaning of the Mass and gives its origins, anchored in the Old Testament. It also answers the questions of children who are preparing to make their First Holy Communion.

Join in the adventures of young Catholics Hannah and Andy as they learn that a good life requires a solid faith and that God has given us the sacraments to guide and sustain us along the way. This graphic novel’s vivid images and engaging stories will captivate you even as you learn along the way, and without effort, about Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion. Activities at the end of each story will help fix in your mind and heart the meanings of these three powerful sacraments. Along...

The Saint Monica Club How to Hope, Wait, and Pray for Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones by Maggie Green In the fourth century, a young man named Augustine turned his back on the Church, plunging into a frenzied life of lust and dissipation. His renunciation left Monica, his pious Catholic mother, weeping and praying for his salvation . . . for more than a decade! Like so many Catholics today – even perhaps like you – Monica wrestled daily with the pain of having a loved one fall away from the Faith....

These gripping texts and dramatic images bring you the exciting stories of some of the Church’s greatest saints. Along with them, you’ll embark upon the adventure of holiness, learning from their example how to embrace wholeheartedly God’s unique mission for your own life. In this spectacular graphic novel you’ll meet: St. Anthony of Padua, the brilliant young Franciscan friar whose deepest desire was to be a martyr for Christ.St. Ava, the young girl born blind, whose great faith in the Lord...

The Saints Chronicles Collection 4 by Tod Smith, Ulises Arreola Palmera, Kevin West, Mark McNabb, Terry Pallot, Gordon Purcell, Jason Millet, Dan Davis, Edgar Salazar Experience the rousing adventures of some of history’s greatest saints. Their lives, depicted here in spectacular graphics, demonstrate that living our true faith is never dull but demands heroic courage and tireless strength. In these thrilling stories of saintly men and women you will meet: St. Willibrord, the bold and fearless...

The Saints Chronicles bring vividly to life the stories of courageous Christians from the earliest days of Christianity to modern times. All five volumes of this popular graphic novel series are packed with engaging texts and dramatic images that captivate readers of all ages and inspire them to appreciate and live out more fully their participation in the Mystical Body of Christ. In this volume, you’ll dive into the life of Christianity’s boldest heroes of the Faith, including: Pope St....

These minute meditations for every day of the year contain a Scripture reading, a reflection from the writings of the Saints, and a prayer. With ribbon marker. Author: COMPILED AND EDITED BY MARCI ALBORGHETTI Pages: 192 Size: 4 X 6 1/4 Color: TAN Binding: DURA-LUX

Author: Sybil Mac BethSybil MacBeth writes that Advent and Epiphany are the often-neglected parentheses around Christmas. And they deserve more attention and better publicity. This Season of the Nativity sets the stage the liturgical year, our yearlong journey through Scripture and salvation history. Sybil MacBeth's memoir, front-porch theology, and pages of practices and activities invite individuals and families to enjoy this season in a way that has more peace and more Christ and less chaos...

The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Whether you are just about to make your Confirmation or you made it over 50 years ago, there is more to know and cherish about the awesome gifts of the Holy Spirit. Reading and reflecting on Bishop Serratelli's words will enable you to be more open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Through history, art, Scripture, and Catholic documents, you will appreciate and grasp more fully how the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit can help you to live a truly authentic...

Acquaints children with the Sacraments. Illustrated in full color. Pages: 32 Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8 Binding: PAPERBACK

Got a hunch? It may be a nudge from the Holy Spirit! In a time when man clings to the world instead of Heaven, we are in more need than ever of the Sanctifier’s gifts to guide us and to preserve our interior peace. The renowned Dominican priests Frs. Walter Farrell and Dominic Hughes will help you deepen your relationship with God as they take you on a journey through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn how to be empowered by the Third Person of the Holy Trinity and live in...

The Seven Storey Mountain tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man, who at the age of twenty-six, takes vows in one of the most demanding Catholic orders—the Trappist monks. At the Abbey of Gethsemani, "the four walls of my new freedom," Thomas Merton struggles to withdraw from the world, but only after he has fully immersed himself in it. At the abbey, he wrote this extraordinary testament, a unique spiritual autobiography that has been recognized as one of...

The Shepherd Who Didn't Run Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr from Oklahoma, Revised Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda 2016 CPA Book Awards Winner! 3rd Place, Biography category "The shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger." - Fr. Stanley Francis Rother Fr. Stanley Rother was true to his word. He did not run. And was martyred at the age of 46. Fr. Stanley arrived in Guatemala in 1968, and immediately identified with his parishioners' simple, farming lifestyle. He learned their languages, prepared...

If you’re tired of modern psychobabble and are looking for practical advice and spiritual solutions to bring healing to your marriage and your family, this book is for you. In this spiritual classic, Fr. Doyle explains the primary purpose of marriage — procreation and education of children — and offers advice on how to revive the true essence of a loving relationship. He will guide you in how to cultivate a home with faith and a nurturing temper so that your family may lead holy, happy, and...

The Song of Bernadette By: Franz WerfelThis is the classic work that tells the true story surrounding the miraculous visions of St. Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes, France in 1858. Werfel, a highly respected anti-Nazi writer from Vienna, became a Jewish refugee who barely escaped death in 1940, and wrote this moving story to fulfill a promise he made to God. While hiding in the little village of Lourdes, Werfel felt the Nazi noose tightening, and realizing that he and his wife might well be...

The Sorrowful Mysteries An Illustrated Rosary Book for Kids and Their Families Jerry Windley-Daoust, Mark Daoust The Sorrowful Mysteries helps kids say the rosary with their families because the full text of every prayer is printed on each page, paired with beautiful sacred art illustrating the mystery being contemplated…nearly 90 works of classic and contemporary art in all. Think of it as a "printed rosary," where each page stands for one page…except the "beads" are works of sacred art! ...

The faithful deprived of the Mass. Persecution and removal of clergy. Promulgation of communism and rampant heresies. Dehumanization, dictatorship, and the destruction of life. Bishop Athanasius Schneider experienced these sufferings growing up in the 1960s in the former Soviet Union, and they are now a reality in the West. A witness to the truth passed down from the apostles, Bishop Schneider explains that, especially since the time of the French Revolution, natural law, order, and a sense of...

The Story of ChristmasSt. Joseph "Carry-me-along" board bookby: George BrundageIdeal book for young children. A sturdy book that will stand up to wear and tear, it provides clear, simple text to introduce children to the story of Jesus' birth. With full-color illustrations and a "carry-along" handle. 16 pgs.

This colorful activity and sticker book will engage children's imaginations whilethey learn the biblical story of Christmas. Softcover with stickers, 16 pages.

Vibrant illustratinos and classic text connect the biblical story of Jesus' birth to today's Christmas celebration. Board book, 22 pages.

Record yourself reading the Story of Christmas for the gift of storytime even when you are not there. Easy to use recording device is built right into the book. Great for gift giving.28 pagesRequires 3 AAA batteries (included)

by Michael BerghofThis charming carry-along board book is a perfect introduction to the story of our Savior's birth. Simply told and beautifully illustrated, it is based on the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. The book included four puzzles, within the pages of the book, to engage young readers and help develop fine motor skills. Eight scenes, four puzzles and the carry-me handle means the fun can easily go wherever the child goes. This product is recommended for children 3 and up. The size of the...

The Story Of Christmas: Story Book Set and Advent Calendarby Mary Packard Wonderfully illustrated and brimming with holiday spirit, the calendar features 24 jewel-like miniature board books nestled in a three-paneled, stand-alone backer. The books are numbered 1 through 24, and, like the peek-a-boo windows on an Advent calendar, are meant to be opened one per day from December 1st through Christmas Eve. Read in sequence, they capture the magic of the first Christmas, from Gabriel's visit to...

In about 200 words, this little book presents the story of Saint Patrick’s Day in a way that is simple enough for a toddler to understand. Vibrant illustrations are paired with the text and help create the connection between the story of the life of Saint Patrick and the way the holiday is celebrated today. Parents can use this book to introduce little ones to the meaning behind Saint Patrick’s Day. Ages 2-5.

The remarkable story of the birth of Our Savior, retold in large type and fully illustrated, is both interesting for children and easy to understandPages: 32Author: REV. JUDE WINKLER, O.F.M. CONV.Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8Color: ILLUSTRATEDBinding: PAPERBACK

by Patricia A. Pingry Illustrated by Alice Buckingham Learn all about the Wise Men's journey to Bethlehem in this new board book, perfect for little ones curious about the story behind their Nativity set. From Patricia A. Pingry, the best-selling author of The Story of Christmas, comes a biblically faithful retelling of the journey of the wise men. This little board book begins with the appearance of the star in the sky on the night of Jesus's birth; follows the wise men's long journey to...

Most wives possess a deep, existential intuition that they bear primary responsibility for creating the home environment, in cooperation with their husbands, who protect and provide for it. When Leila Lawler started out as a young wife and then became a mother, she had no idea how to keep a house, manage laundry, or plan and prepare meals, let alone entertain and inspire toddlers and select a curriculum to pass on the Faith. She spent decades excavating deeply rooted cultural memories that had...

The publication of Laudato S�a papal encyclical on a defining issue of our times-was a moment of great importance for Catholics and for the world. Now Fr. Joshtrom Kureethadam, one of the church's top experts on the document, provides a thoughtful, passionate, and highly accessible commentary on its key ideas and themes. Faithfully attentive to the outline of the six chapters of the encyclical, Fr. Joshtrom has also insightfully arranged the book according to the see-judge-act methodology that...

You find yourself in a profoundly painful position: you’re a Catholic, and you’re divorced. Friends and family probably have lots of opinions and advice. But who do you listen to? You might have searched online or in books for answers, but find the information confusing or unreliable. How can you trust what you’re reading? Or you might be so devastated you’re not sure where to turn. Now in this short, easy-read booklet, divorced Catholics will learn three important things they need to know...

This story of Santa Claus in his own words will delight children and grown-ups everywhere. Filled with magical star-dusted anecdotes and Santa's fond memories of the feast of light, this precious book is a reminder of the deeper meaning of Christmas and of the grandeur of those gifts that one can neither buy nor touch. Clement Clarke Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, the story of the Grinch, a loving introduction to Mrs. Claus, and a retelling of the first crèche set up by St. Francis...

Joseph is the most hidden of the saints – a simple, retiring, and humble man of Nazareth. His exterior life reveals nothing extraordinary or striking. Yet he is exalted by the Church as, next to Mary herself, the greatest of all the saints and even Patron of the Universal Church. Do you know why? Apparently, the Church knows more about St. Joseph than most of us do. This remarkable book finally breaks the silence. Drawing not on private revelations or pious legends, this beautiful and edifying...

HARDCOVER Age(s):5 - 10Grade(s):Kindergarten - 5 Many children's Christmas books are long on fancy and short on fact. Most of them ignore the themes of the first Christmas and opt instead for fairy tale settings or winter tableaus. The Very First Christmas, a Gold Medallion Book Award winner, fills the gap by presenting fresh insights into the Christmas story from both the scriptural and secular context.The book tells the story of a young boy named Christopher who no longer wants to hear...

by: Paul MaierMany children's Christmas books are long on fancy and short on fact. Most of them ignore the themes of the first Christmas and opt instead for fairy tale settings or winter tableaus. This beautifully illustrated book, a Gold Medallion Book Award winner, fills the gap by presenting fresh insights into the Christmas story from both the scriptural and secular context. The book tells the story of a young boy Christopher, who no longer wants to hear fairytales; he only wants real...

The Way of Forgiveness: Readings for a Peaceful LifeAuthor: Michael Leach A Spirituality and Practice Best Spiritual Book of the Year The latest in the popular Orbis series, this poignant collection of inspiring true stories will foster healing and harmony for those seeking peace in their lives. Includes writings by C.S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Dorothy Day, Harold Kushner, Richard Rohr, James Martin, SJ, Jack Kornfield, Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver, Frederick Buechner, and many others. ...

This classic of the interior life and Christian mysticism remains as fresh and inspiring today as it was 400 years ago. Written by a prominent sixteenth-century Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun, it forms a practical guide to prayer that embraces readers with its warmth and accessibility.St. Teresa of Avila's detailed directions on the achievement of spiritual perfection designate three essentials — fraternal love, detachment from material things, and true humility. She discusses a variety of...

This "pocket edition" is the same size as Friends of God and Christ is Passing By and slightly larger than the regular "mini edition." Beloved by millions, The Way is St. Josemaría’s spiritually rich collection of points for meditation and prayer. Genial but pointed, The Way is born out of deep Christian experience and aims at encouraging people to love God and live for Him. Says St. Josemaría: The 999 points which make up The Way were written with yearnings to see Christ, the light of the...

Finally, the True, Untold Story of the Wise Men… They were not three kings. Nor were they from the Far East, or even Persia… In this thrilling, visual adventure capturing the wonder of the Christmas season, New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo shares the true, hidden story of the mysterious Magi, who risked everything to discover the truth. Based on new historical evidence, The Wise Men Who Found Christmas is the miraculous, untold tale of three seekers who followed a star and...

The Word Is Very Near You By: Fr. Wilfrid Stinissen "My wish", writes Father Wilfrid Stinissen, "is to give some simple advice on how we can draw nearer to God's Word and let it penetrate us in order that it will bear fruit in our lives." The acclaimed spiritual writer and Carmelite priest says that all Christian literature and preaching are nothing more than an attempt to explain and interpret what God himself has spoken to us in the Bible. God is active in his holy Word, and he is also...

The World Needs More Purple People By KRISTEN BELL and BENJAMIN HART #1 New York Times bestseller! Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground with those around you. What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great...

The world-changing appearance of Our Lady at Fatima ushered in a continuing series of remarkable apparitions worldwide that the Church has either officially approved or marked as likely-authentic. Author and Mariologist Wincenty Laszewski summarizes the powerful and urgent messages of these apparitions in this unparalleled, encyclopedic work-instantly the new standard on the subject. Most of these riveting chapters include portentous warnings - some are ominous, others more hopeful. This...

"Anyone who has been touched by cancer cannot help but be affected by Vickie Girards account. She communicates the devastation caused by the diagnosis, engages the reader in each hurdle encountered, and shared the triumph with strength, humor and compassion. Susan Root, American Cancer SocietyA very straightforward guide for cancer patients, their families and friendsa book that you can open at random, put a finger on a paragraph and gain encouragement and insight every day. Joel Granick, MD,...

Therese of Lisieux God's Gentle Warrior By Thomas R. NevinHARDCOVERTherese of Lisieux (1873-1897), also known as St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, is popularly named the Little Flower. A Carmelite nun, doctor of the church, and patron of a score of causes, she was famously acclaimed by Pope Pius X as the greatest saint of modern times. Thérèse is not only one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic Church but perhaps the most revered woman of the modern age. Pope John...

It was St. John Paul II’ s greatest gift to the Church: The theology of the body. A window into who we are, the theology of the body is a theology for the rooms where we make love. But it’ s also a theology for the rooms where we work, where we eat, where we laugh, and where we pray. These Beautiful Bones takes you on a walk through those rooms. With both humor and practical wisdom, it sheds light on what the theology of the body has to say about life beyond the bedroom, about the everyday...

by Dr. Anthony Calandro

Decades before Vatican II called for the sanctification of the laity, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity prophetically claimed that holiness is not exclusively the domain of priests and nuns but is truly for everyone. God created the human soul to be a special channel of His grace on earth and to serve as a unique image of His love. Few saints have spoken to hearts as acutely as St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, who has helped even the busiest, weariest, and most distracted of us create an inner chamber...