Acta Publications

For more than fifty years Good Grief has helped millions of readers, including NFL players and a former first lady, find comfort, understand their emotions and regain hope after loss. This classic text identifies ten stages of grief -- shock, emotion, depression, physical distress, panic, guilt, anger, resistance, hope, and acceptance -- but recognizing that grief is complex and deeply personal, defines no "right" way to grieve. Good Grief offers valuable insights on the emotional and physical...

Author: Tom Sheridan, Fr. Paul Boudreau Page Count: 96 Trim Size: 6" x 7" In this follow up to the bestselling Book of Catholic Jokes, Tom Sheridan again offers a hilarious collection of clean and well-intentioned jokes designed to spark smiles, laughter, and maybe even a little introspection on the human condition. With a foreword by Father Paul Boudreau, The Second of Book of Catholic Jokes promises to show that faith can be—and should be—fun. SAMPLE JOKE It was Palm Sunday but because of a...

Subtitle: Real-Life Stories from Those Touched by MaryAuthor: Cheri LomontePaperback: 214 pagesIn The Healing Touch of Mary, you can share in the power and inspiration of these miracles through the many true stories and beautiful photographs of Madonnas from around the world.Countless people have turn to Mary, Mother of Jesus, for healing, loving comfort. Her intercessions have brought about miracles, her flowing grace has changed lives, and her divine heart has sustained weary souls. In The...

First published in 1926 by Charles V. Lacey, Rosary Novenas to Our Lady has brought comfort and hope to many who have turned to Mary, the mother of Jesus, for help in troubled times. Now, for the first time, these prayers have been updated and include the new Mysteries of Light recommended by Pope John Paul II. The format of this new edition follows the rigorous requirements of the original, and also includes instructions on how to pray the Rosary and words for the needed prayers, in...