Pauline Books & Media

Think faith and science don’t go together? Think again! It’s important to teach children at a young age that faith and science are complementary! Too many people today—adults and children—think that faith and science don’t go together. In fact, many people who leave the Catholic Church report that they don’t believe faith is compatible with science. Sadly, one study found that the median age of people who leave the Church is surprisingly young: thirteen. In an effort to help children learn...

St. Gianna Beretta Molla was a devoted pediatrician, wife, and mother. She loved and served God in the simplest, humblest gestures of her family and professional life, juggling the demands of both worlds, as do many women today. Journalist Giuliana Pelucchi has revised and expanded her detailed biography of this amazing woman with new, profound insights. The book includes more first-hand interviews with St. Gianna's closest relatives, including her beloved husband, and touching testimonies...

Gaudete et Exsultate teaches that: No matter where grace finds you today, holiness is within reach! Chapter One clearly shows how we can all live our daily lives with simplicity, beauty, and holiness. Two subtle enemies of holiness are still with us: Gnosticism and Pelagianism. Chapter Two shows how to spot the contemporary manifestations of these two ancient heresies. The beatitudes run counter to the way our world typically does things. Three offers a fresh perspective on the beatitudes,...

"Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol beloved by all, but how did this simple and quiet song come to be? Once Upon a Silent Night is a beautifully illustrated book for children ages 4 to 8 (or anyone who enjoys a delightful Christmas story!) about the creation of this famous song. The church mice in a small Austrian town have tired of the noisy organ music, so they find a way to silence the Christmas celebrations. With no organ to conduct the traditional Christmas concert and inspired by...

Give Peace to My Soul: Discover Sr. Elizabeth of Trinity's Secret of Prayer by Jean LafranceLet this benevolent saint be your spiritual guide in teaching you the art of prayer. Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity was a devoted Carmelite sister who had a special relationship with the Holy Trinity. Her patience and enthusiasm for prayer helped her to lead a life that was holy, although brief. While outlining her strong spiritual characteristics, this book also teaches readers the secret of Saint...

A young girl opens her heart with generosity and love. Brigid is captivated by the story Bishop Patrick tells her village about Jesus feeding many hungry people with five loaves and two fishes. She wants to feed many hungry people, but she is often hungry herself. She and her mother work hard each day on their master's farm. Many days they have only bread and butter for dinner. When a beggar woman asks for the only food Brigid has-a dish of butter-she knows she can feed the person in front of...

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Ftima, Portugal with this charmingly illustrated true story designed to delight and educate children ages 5 to 8. Answering the Blessed Mothers call to pray the Rosary and make small sacrifices to help bring an end to WWI, Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia faced persecution and doubt with unwavering faith and confidence. Read how their courage and desire to spread the Rosary helped thousands witness Our Ladys Miracle of the Sun! 48 pages. ...

Features & Benefits: Introduces and defines cardinal, theological and "little" virtues Discussion questions for each virtueOriginal prayer for each virtueBegins each virtue story with a Bible verseFeatures biographical information for each saintAbout the Author:Julia Harrell is a lifelong lover of books and of storytelling. She is a former elementary school teacher turned wife and stay-at-home mother. She holds a masters degree in education from the University of Maryland and a masters in...

This dictionary explains important words of the Catholic faith. Set up in a kid-friendly format, Look It Up! incorporates clip art and pronunciation aids to promote learning. This book is perfect for kids ages 10 - 14, and their parents and teachers looking for quick responses to those difficult questions kids ask! An indispensable resource for Catholic families, libraries, schools, and parishes. Winner of a Catholic Press Association Award!

Discover the living Jesus in the gospels, from the events leading up to his birth through his crucifixion and resurrection. Walk side by side with the men and women of Jesus' time, learning from his parables and examples as the Word of God is revealed. Experience the richness of scripture as Jesus' ministry with his disciples is captured in stunning illustrations from award-winning artist José Pérez Montero. Chapter headings like Miracles, Relationships and Forgiveness, Discipleship in Action...

St. Peregrine, whose name means "pilgrim," was an Italian Servite who dedicated himself to the care of the sick and the poor. He worked tirelessly, spent long hours in prayer, and drew people to God. A life of poverty and penance eventually left its mark on the aging Peregrine. A painful cancerous sore devoted on his leg, and in order to save his life the doctors decided to amputate. Peregrine spent the night before in prayer. He was taken up into a mystic state and saw the figure of Jesus on...

Adults aren't the only ones who want to know what happens at Mass! The Mass Explained for Kids gives children a context for the whole of the Mass and then breaks it down into its different parts, explaining each one individually in an easy-to-follow format. Now in its second edition, this popular booklet is colorful and engaging and enables children to follow along at Mass, to learn the prayers, and to understand why each element is there. Paperback; 40 pages. ...

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian A gentle way for young children to explore how God is with us everyday, in every way. "God is in the beginning. In the first red ripening tomato And in cookies fresh from the oven. In the first day of summer. And in the tiny hands of a baby. --from Where is God? To young children the world is full of things to see and touch. And by using those very examples, this enchanting book gently invites children to become aware of God's presence all around...

This beautiful picture Bible is the perfect Baptismal gift for a child up to age 4. Opening with a gift dedication page, the child will always be reminded of who shared in celebrating his or her special day. To forever cherish baby's birth and Baptism, there are various beginning sections to personalize. Detailed information related to baby's birth, such as name, birthplace, and weight, are included in a fill-in the blank format. A basic ancestral birth tree extending to the grandparent...

BERNADETTE SPEAKS Laurentin Rene A Life of St. Bernadette Soubirous in Her Own Words This is a different kind of saint's biography-one that reads almost like a novel. In these pages Bernadette lives again. We follow her from birth to death, hearing her speak, watching her interact, experiencing with her the life-changing impact of the eighteen apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. But this is not a novel. Everything recounted here has been strictly authenticated by the author, renowned...

"Professor West has done the world a great service in promoting John Paul II's magnificent celebration and defense of the human person." The first edition of Theology of the Body Explained (2003) quickly became a Catholic bestseller, serving as a standard reference text in universities, seminaries, and private study. This newly revised and expanded edition (2007) is based on Michael Waldstein's much improved translation of John Paul II's catechesis published by Pauline Books & Media under the...

Need a fun way to help children learn about the true meaning of Christmas? This activity book is designed to teach children all about Our Lord's nativity using puzzles and activities to accompany this favorite Bible story. Now you can actively engage children and reinforce the reason for the season—the birth of Christ. Ideal for ages 4 - 7. Format: PaperbackPages: 32Dimensions(Inches): 8.25 x 11.00 ...

Supportive to both laity and clergy alike, it can be considered everyone's handbook on the family. It offers words of encouragement and practical guidance to all who find themselves amid the myriad challenges facing families around the world, including unemployment, migration, poverty, addictions, polygamy, and societal norms that pressure longstanding Catholic teachings on marriage.In this document Pope Francis continues to tap on the pastoral experience and wisdom of bishops throughout the...

Here at last is a children's Bible that combines the action and excitement that young people crave with the clarity of Catholic biblical scholarship. Every book of the Bible is represented, with pride of place given to the Gospels and the Acts, together with the great narratives of the Hebrew Scriptures that constituted Jesus' heritage and now form part of our own. Through these pages march the colorful events and stories of salvation history, shown in relation to the civilizations and...

This personalizable gift book commemorates the sacrament of Baptism and captures childhood memories and milestones. Combining a child's faith life with popular scrapbooking elements found in baby books, this remembrance book preserves important life moments for the special child in your life to look back upon as he or she becomes curious about life as a Catholic child. Children receiving this gift can create a keepsake that not only preserves their special day of becoming initiated into the...

A beautifully illustrated Catholic Bible for children This beautifully illustrated Catholic Bible for children ages 8-10 is the perfect companion to daily prayers in the family or at school. Each page provides age-appropriate stories accompanied by full-color pictures that make the Scripture stories come alive. Every day your child can read a new story from the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament that will expand their faith and understanding of what it means to be Christian, while a special...

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,...

Each day contains a refection written by Sr. Theresa based on the liturgy of the day for all of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. The devotional also includes a memento mori examen or review of the day, a daily moment of intercessory prayer, and daily reflections on death from the tradition, including the Church Fathers and many of the saints.

Just as Saint Joseph protected Mary and Jesus and provided for their needs, his intercession from heaven can protect and provide for you. This prayer book will help you grow in friendship with Saint Joseph and ask for his powerful intercession in prayer.Includes:- Help to live the virtues of Saint Joseph, Model of the Interior Life- Prayers for employment and workers to Saint Joseph the Worker- Inspiration for fatherhood from Saint Joseph, Strength of Fathers- Prayers for selling a home and...