Misc. Books

Reasonable, concise, witty and wise, Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli have written an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Topics include: faith and reasonthe existence of GodGod's naturehow we know Godcreation and evolutionprovidence and free willmiraclesthe problem of evilthe Bible's historical reliabilitythe divinity of Christthe resurrectionlife after deathheaven and hellsalvationChristianity and other religionsobjective...

Immortalized by the writing of its most famous resident, Samuel Clemens, Hannibal is known around the world as much for its history as for the characters it birthed. Enjoy a guided walk through that history in America’s Hometown. You might take the opportunity to trace the paths of the childhood adventures that Mark Twain shared through the stories of Tom and Huck. Or use Hannibal: A Walk through History to carve out your own adventure! Catch the excitement of the steamboat era that lives on...

How do you fight an enemy you can’t see? In this field guide to defense against the demonic, Adam Blai, an expert in religious demonology and exorcism for the diocese of Pittsburgh, shares information and advice gained over years of extensive experience with the paranormal. Review the scriptural evidence about demons—who were cast down to earth, not hell—and the tricks they play to try to gain influence in our lives. You’ll also discover the tools the Church has developed for us to combat and...

FINDING INTIMACY WITH GOD IN THE BUSYNESS OF LIFE By JOANNA WEAVER With nearly a million copies sold, Joanna Weaver’s popular book shows women how to blend intimacy with Jesus and service for Him. An invitation for every woman who feels she isn’t godly enough… isn’t loving enough… isn’t doing enough. The life of a woman today isn’t really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary, you long to sit at the Lord’s feet… but the daily demands of a busy world...

A young boy emerges from life-saving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven. Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe but soon the evidence was clear. Colton said he met his miscarried...

“Without the conception of a future and permanent state of punishment, consequent upon a life of sin and rebellion against God, the Christian scheme of Redemption has neither consistency nor coherence, and its most central doctrines become unreasonable and incomprehensible.”— Fr. Godfrey Raupert In an age of rationalistic thinking, Hell is often reduced to a mere concept or a cleverly devised myth — even by certain members of the Church. Contrary to this notion, the most learned theologians...

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 fitnessespecially the experiences of a Catholic bishop who plays ice...

"How can you still be Catholic?" Cradle Catholic Christopher Sparks takes the question head on, addressing an array of controversial issues and offering the same answer given by St. Peter 2,000 years ago.

Never before in the life of our nation have more drugs – legal and illegal – been consumed than now, and in such an acute time as this, it is difficult to evaluate which mood-altering drugs carry moral legitimacy. In these pages, author John-Mark Miravalle explores, through a Catholic lens, the phenomenon of chemical mood alteration and reflects on our feelings of pleasure and suffering and how they relate to the rest of our humanity. Masterfully combining philosophy, theology, and science,...

Give your Dad the gift of a memory. Give him the gift of the stories you share, written in your own words. And when youre finished, this book will be a keepsakea commemoration of his love, his hard work, and everything he means to you. Hardcover 7H x 5.75W 64 pages

I'm Catholic. Now What? Welcome to the Catholic Church! Now that you're officially a Catholic, you are probably wondering, "Now what?" Shaun McAfee has been where you are. As a convert, he worried that he might not be a "good Catholic." He wanted to take part in the sacraments, really prepare for Mass, learn how to defend and even share his faith, and understand certain Catholic devotions. Yet he wasn't sure how to do any of this, or where to look for answers once RCIA was finished. If you...

PAPERBACK, 232 PAGESThe bestselling author of The Unbearable Wholeness of Being introduces a new paradigm for being Catholic: Catholicity, destined to become as familiar in this century as the word Catholic was in the 2nd century. Catholicity is a conscious awareness of how everything —the sun, moon, stars, Kepler, Saturn, maple trees, muddy rivers, amoeba, bacteria and all peoples of the earth — form a whole. It is a dynamic quality of being which burst forth in the life of Jesus with the...

Popular author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner explores how the lives and spirituality of twelve monks and mystics offer distinct patterns of thought that will lead you to a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas of growth and will guide you on the path to your true spiritual identity. In Illuminating the Way, Christine Valters Paintner takes you on a journey through your inner life accompanied by twelve great monks...

PAPERBACK By Fr. Jacques Philippe In the prayer lives of many Christians there is one person of the Trinity that often goes overlooked - The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is no less involved in our lives than the Father and the Son, yet many are unaware of this. Jesus said about the Holy Spirit, "If I go, I will send you another Comforter." But are we aware of the Holy Spirit in our lives?In the School of the Holy Spirit, by retreat master Jacques Philippe, will lead you to be more attentive to...

After twenty-five years of leading pilgrim groups to Catholic shrines across Europe, tour guide K. Troy has seen it all—long lines, strikes, broken-down buses, rebellious tourists, and countless experiences of God's immense providence. Crafted with wit and charm, In the Stars the Glory of His Eyes gives a first-hand account of Christ's hand at work in all the beautiful messiness of pilgrimage. The stories unfold in some of the most evocative Catholic settings: Vatican City, the Holy House of...

Infiltration: The Plot to Destroy the Church from Withinby Dr. Taylor Reed Marshall It took nearly two millennia for the enemies of the Catholic Church to realize they could not successfully attack the Church from the outside. Indeed, countless nemeses from Nero to Napoleon succeeded only in creating sympathy and martyrs for our Catholic Faith. That all changed in the mid-19th century, when clandestine societies populated by Modernists and Marxists hatched a plan to subvert the Catholic Church...

by Daniel Ali and Robert Spencer Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics utilizes a popular question-and-answer format so that all Catholics—both the theological novice and the well-catechized—can learn the basics of Islam. Co-authors Robert Spencer and Daniel Ali, a convert from Islam, give you a solid understanding of Islam’s unique teachings including: The Islamic view of GodThe role of Jesus in Islamic theologyIslam’s controversial theology of jihad, or “holy war”Why Islam’s strong beliefs are...

Sarah Youngs first 365-day devotional since Jesus Calling.With scripture and new personal reflections, the #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Young, brings Jesus message of joyfor today and every day. Experience true joynow and always.Life today is full of difficultiesloss, sadness, fear. In the midst of these challenges, joy often feels impossible or out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving, pain, and discontent. He offers life abundant, life to the...

Jesus Calling: Devotions for Every Dayby Sarah YoungAfter many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her and many others around the world. In these powerful pages are the words and Scriptures Jesus lovingly laid on her heart. Words of reassurance, comfort, and hope. Words that have made her...

by Dr. Ray Guarendi PAPERBACK, 144 PAGES Dr. Ray Guarendi directs us to the root of all healthy counseling: the words of the Redeemer. Rightly regarded as America’s leading Catholic psychologist and family counselor, EWTN’s Dr. Ray Guarendi details here the fundamentals of Christian psychology in his incomparable down-to-earth style. In some teachings, Jesus is two millennia ahead of what psychology is only now coming to understand. In others, He directly contradicts what today’s psychology...

On May 31, 1999, Rachel Muha experienced a mother’s worst nightmare. Her youngest son, Brian, and his friend Aaron Land were taken by force on a journey of about 20 miles, spanning three states, that ended in torture and death. They were roommates and students at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and the murders shocked the campus and the wider community. Even before her son’s body was found, Rachel publicly forgave her son’s killers. It was a life-changing moment, not just for her but...

Light For My PathSpiritual AccompanimentDom Bernardo OliveraBoth a reflection and a practical guidebook on spiritual accompaniment, or direction, Light for My Path does not sidestep such delicate issues as: the relationship between authority and spiritual direction, how to discern the vocation of a person with a homosexual orientation, and the presence of delusions along the spiritual journey. Dom Bernardo Olivera also makes a distinction between spiritual direction and sacramental confession,...

Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (third place, first-time author). Popular blogger Kathryn Whitaker is a Dr Pepper super fan, Aggie-loving, type A mom of six with a personality the size of her native Texas. The stressful premature birth of her fifth child threw her orderly world into chaos and ultimately led her to rethink her priorities. In Live Big, Love Bigger, Whitaker shares her journey and challenges readers to understand that they, too, can live a life of...

Erica Tighe Campbell, owner and designer of Be A Heart, created this stunning, full-color guide to creatively celebrating the faith throughout the year. Living the Seasons is brimming with clever, doable, and beautiful crafts and activities; vivid photographs; brief introductions to the seasons and the lives of the saints; heartfelt notes of encouragement from Campbell; and original Be A Heart illustrations. This gorgeous companion will become your favorite resource for living your faith at...

How Catholics gave the modern world so many things that we now take for granted.In a recent debate, broadcast worldwide by the BBC, over 87% of the audience rejected the motion that the Catholic Church is a force for good in the world. To set the record straight, this booklet summarises the extraordinary fruitfulness of the faith, noting that our university system, art, music, legal tradition, charity and even much of our science arises from Catholic civilisation and Catholic minds. This...

Make lunchtime memorable with Lunch Box Notes for Courageous Girls!These fun and inspiring Lunch Box Notes for Courageous Girls gives you the opportunity to share a moment of humor, truth, and encouragement during your child's lunchtime. Adorable designs alongside delightful text will make your girl's day as she reads each special, heartfelt message. Perfect for elementary school kids of all ages, each colorful, perforated card offers a special message on side one, and a truth-filled scripture...

Understand the "why" behind Catholic morality. In Made by God, Made for God: Catholic Morality Explained, Catholics will find a fresh approach to the timeless moral teachings of the Catholic Church. Steeped in Scripture and Catholic tradition, this book reveals the beauty of Catholic morality in a relatable and easy-to-understand way. Often, Catholic morality is seen as a list of things we can't do. But what it actually presents is a way to live that brings us closer to God and makes our joy...

May I Walk You Home? Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill Author: Joyce Hutchison Author: Joyce Rupp Reissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You Home? remains an invaluable resource for professional caregivers and loved ones assisting someone on their final journey home. Accompanied by the experience and empathy of hospice educator Joyce Hutchison and the wisdom and inspiration of best-selling author Joyce Rupp, readers will discover the courage necessary to embrace the...

Mending the Heart A Catholic Annulment Companion Lisa Duffy Dear friend: If you are seeking answers about the Catholic annulment process after having gone through the pain of divorce, my heart is with you. While you certainly want technical answers to questions about the “process,” you’re probably searching even more for answers to the aching questions that weigh heavy on your heart: How in the world did I end up here? How could God allow my marriage to end in divorce? Am I still accepted in...

In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together. Bringing together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War Two from his three previous books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality, Mere Christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the Christian...

Moment by Moment A Retreat in Everyday Life Author: Carol Ann Smith, S.H.C.J. Author: Eugene Merz, S.J. Drawing on the classic retreat model, The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, Moment by Moment offers a new and inviting way to find God in our often busy and complex lives. In a series of 32 “Moments,” the text guides the reader with thought-provoking questions, practical suggestions, and excerpts carefully chosen from scripture and The Spiritual Exercises. Its simple format can be used by...

Since the turn of the twenty-first century, there has been a heightened fascination with “Celtic Christianity,” construed by some as a spirituality of semi-pagan sensibilities — without rules, never united with Rome, and aligned with ecological and feminist concerns. Celtic prayers and “Celtic liturgies” continue to be fashionable in certain circles. This groundbreaking book presents a comprehensive authentic history of Christianity in Ireland in late antiquity for the first time. It is a...

America’s got faith! You’ll find it in every state — in grand cathedrals and tiny chapels, in miracle shrines and underwater statues, and even in blessed dirt. Finding these sacred places hasn’t been easy, until now! Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler's Guide to Catholic America takes you to more than 500 of the country’s most intriguing holy sites, each with a riveting story to tell. Stories about: architecture (the interior of Guardian Angels Cathedral in Las Vegas resembles angel...

Guthrie persuasively renders the evolution of a hard-won religious belief that makes room for imperfection and "does not require us to ignore... the sorrows we experience or the unjustness we see but to believe past it." This openhearted offering inspires. - Publishers Weekly Mostly what God does is love you. If we could believe this, really believe this, how different would we be? How different would our lives be? How different would our world be? If you ever struggle with your connection to...

Within each family lies a treasure of memories and experiences. Things that define who Dad is. That reflect the love he shares. Discover together the stories he holds close to his heart with these pages, filled with meaningful questions to answer. Invite him to speak from the heart, in his own words�it doesn�t need to be formal or complex. Because when he is finished, he will create a priceless keepsake for generations to come. My Dad can be a gift for them to fill out or a meaningful way to...

Set sail aboard a historical journey through evangelization with papal homilist Raniero Cantalamessa as your captain. Compiling the meditations that he delivered at the Papal Household of Pope Benedict XVI during Advent 2010 and 2011, Fr. Cantalamessa traces the waves of evangelization from the first centuries of Christianity to the present day. On this horizon where history, geography, and culture meet, he propels us toward the shores of the new evangelization. Diving into scientific atheism,...

“A valuable contribution to the reflection on the relationship between science and religion, presenting very sound arguments with abundant documentation and a casual style that makes for an enriching and gratifying read.”—Fernando Sols, professor of condensed matter physics, Complutense University of Madrid Here is the book you need to challenge atheists and agnostics to defend their ideologies logically and rationally and to fortify your own beliefs. In this distinctive book, which draws from...

Brother Laughlan Sofield, ST, is a well-known writer and speaker who starts every talk with a joke. Since he talks to a lot of Catholics, many of his jokes are aimed at them, but always with affection and good humor, and here are some of his best. At least Helen Osman, the Secretary of Communications of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, thought they were funny enough to offer the Foreword to the book. Popes, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, monsignors, priests, and deacons — as...

In the bestselling tradition of Bren Browns Daring Greatly and Nick Vujicics Life Without Limits comes a rousing 7-step plan for living a life on fire filled with hope and possibility from an inspirational speaker who survived a near-fatal fire at the age of nine and now runs a successful business inspiring people all around the world.When John OLeary was nine years old, he was almost killed in a devastating house fire. With burns on one-hundred percent of his body, OLeary mustered an almost...

On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham SkorkaFrom the man who became Pope Francis--Jorge Mario Bergoglio shares his thoughts on religion, reason, and the challenges the world faces in the 21stcentury with Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist.For years Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Argentina, and Rabbi Abraham Skorka were tenacious promoters of interreligious dialogues on faith...

by P. J. King (Author) Finally a book specifically for Catholic retreats highlighting: the Sacramental life, prayer books, spiritual reading, conferences, pilgrimages, Bible studies, devotions, websites, plus more. This is a quick up to date read and a useful guide for someone coming off a retreat wanting to continue their faith formation. After your retreat, what's next? points to the myriad of resources in the Church that inspire and teach the Word of God. Continued faith formation is...

One Ordinary Sunday A Meditation on the Mystery of the Mass Author: Paula Huston Winner of the 2017 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award: General Interest Books (First Place) and the Catholic Press Association Book Award: Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith (First Place). In One Ordinary Sunday the popular, award-winning writer Paula Huston draws on her spiritual wisdom and her talent as a novelist to provide both a moment-by-moment record of her experience...

Our Lady of Hot Messes: Getting Real with God in Dive Bars and Confessionals Author: Leticia Ochoa Adams Foreword by: Nora McInerny Leticia Ochoa Adams met Jesus in a dive bar when she was eighteen years old. She didn’t actually meet Jesus, but it was there where she first witnessed holiness in action. The bar’s regulars taught her about the importance of community, being honest about who she is, not giving up on people, and how to laugh—even when awful things happen. In Our Lady of Hot...

Magnifying sheets are a handy tool for people with vision challenges to quickly read passage without having to search for their glasses. The Magnifying Sheet allows you to look at a whole page in one glance.Magnifying sheets are ideal for reading or inspecting small print or images. It might help you see what might otherwise be hidden between the lines.Our magnifying sheets are thin and flexible and can magnify up to 150%! Simply hold the page sized magnifying sheet about 4 inches above a page...

Piazzas, Popes, and Pasta: Notes From a Rome SojournHave you ever wished you could go live somewhere else, even for a few months, to get a feel for how other people live? Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in learning something new? Luanne Zurlo did just that and shares her experiences in Piazzas, Popes, and Pasta: Notes from a Rome Sojourn. Acting on inspiration from the Holy Spirit, Zurlo spent four months living in Rome and studying theology at the Angelicum Pontifical University. Her...

Have you ever visited a museum and found the narrations in the self-guided-tour headsets a bit tedious? Slightly too clinical, perhaps? And have you ever noticed that God is rarely mentioned in art museums these days, unless in a cold, archaeological, “scientific” way? All of that is about to change. In Pilgrimage to the Museum, author-curator Stephen Auth takes you on a provocative and colorful journey through the history of Western art, interpreted through a lens of profound Christian faith...

Positively Catholic 25 Really Good Reasons to Love the Faith, Live the Faith, and Share the Faith By: Michael Leach What's so great about being Catholic? If you posed this question to the average Catholic, there's a good chance they'd look a little puzzled and confess, "I don't know. I've never really thought about it." Well, national best-selling author Michael Leach has thought about it—a lot! In Positively Catholic, Leach joyfully explores and explains 25 really good reasons for Catholics...