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Matthew 26-28: Jesus' Life-Giving Death Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectivesby Kevin Perrotta Matthew 26-28: Jesus' life-giving death offers a close look at the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Matthew's Gospel. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text...

Encounter the mystery of our Faith and unlock the treasure that awaits you! International bestselling author Scott Hahn teams with children's author Maura Roan McKeegan to tell the story of siblings Peter and Julia. On an otherwise normal day, the children unexpectedly receive a package delivered to their family's doorstep with an envelope addressed to them. Inside, they find an invitation, and within the box they discover a scroll with seven clues. As the mystery unfolds, Peter and Julia,...

The book of Exodus contains the stories that have entertained people for many decades at the movies and on television, yet few people realize that the central event of the entire Old Testament is found in the book of Exodus: God's revelation as savior of his people. Exodus: God to the Rescue is an excellent Bible study for groups who want to take a closer look at this primary theme that eventually reaches its fulfillment in Jesus of Nazareth. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but...

Celebrating the Mass Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives We learn to love the Mass more deeply by understanding the history of the Mass, especially its roots in scripture. Celebrating the Mass is a wonderful study for anyone interested in the history of the Mass and why we celebrate the Mass the way we do today. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six...

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...

Putting kids to bed is easy with My Bedtime Prayer by Tony McCaffrey, SJ. In this charming book, a young bear says his nightly prayers and thanks God for all blessings, large and small. Children can read along and pray goodnight to the world and all of God's creatures. Beautifully illustrated by Ginna Magee, My Bedtime Prayer will captivate young readers while teaching them to appreciate God's presence in all things. Ages 4 to 8. ...

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a pop-up book that can be used as a story before bed or as a Sunday school activity. Either way, children will enjoy how each page engages them in their journey with Jesus. From Jesus' birth to his ministry to his death and Resurrection, this book by Linda and Alan Parry is a visual adventure that children will want to embark on again and again.

Loyola Kids Book of Heroes: Stories of Catholic Heroes and Saints throughout History by Amy Welborn In this book of saints for kids, best-selling author Amy Welborn tells the stories of devoted Christians, including Mother Teresa, Dorothy Day, and John the Baptist, who made significant contributions to people and the world around them. Throughout Loyola Kids Book of Heroes, Welborn introduces Christian role models who exemplify the seven cardinal virtues faith, hope, charity, temperance,...

Matthew 5-7: How to Be Happy A close reading of the Sermon on the Mount. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus urged his listeners to live in a way that fosters justice, peace, harmony, and well-being within and among people. Matthew 5-7: How to Be Happy helps us apply the message of the Sermon on the Mount to our own lives today and find true joy in our walk of faith. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting...

My Life with the Saints (10th Anniversary Edition)By: James Martin, SJPaperback | 432 pages Witty, wryly honest, and always original, My Life with the Saints is James Martin's story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends: the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with...

A Prayer Book for Eucharistic AdorationPaperback | 312 pagesEucharistic prayers are frequently narrow in scope and modern in style. By contrast, A Prayer Book for Eucharistic Adoration spans nearly 2,000 years of Eucharistic prayer tradition. Throughout the book, author and historian of the liturgy William G. Storey has carefully translated many ancient prayer sources, which heretofore have been unavailable to lay Catholics. Solidly rooted in Scripture, this book includes an extensive...

If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be? Children have questions and struggles just like adults, but rarely are they given the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance and celebrates their spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children around the world. Some are fun. Some are serious. And some will quietly break your heart. But all of them are from...

Boardbook | 32 pages In his 2nd book for children, following his New York Times best seller Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives children the lifelong gift of knowing in their hearts that God created us and loves us no matter what. With inspiring words and vibrant illustrations, Pope Francis Says… shows children how to live as Christians and know they are loved by God. The Holy Father provides concrete examples for children to follow that will instill feelings of confidence, joy, and love. As...

John 1-10: I Am the Bread of Life Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives The Gospel according to John contains some of the most beautiful images of Jesus in all of the Bible. In John 1-10: I Am the Bread of Life, Jesus' self-descriptions help us understand the many different ways Jesus cares for us and loves us. Bring to life the message of the Gospel according to John with this Bible study. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the...

In Mary: Jesus' Mother--and Ours, we look at six episodes from Mary's life in the Gospels of Luke and John: the annunciation, visit to Elizabeth, the birth of Jesus, the encounter in the Temple, the wedding at Cana, and Jesus' death on the Cross. Author Kevin Perotta also delves into some areas of Mary's life not explicitly covered in the Gospels, such as her birth free of original sin, her assumption into heaven, and her maternal role in the family of Jesus' followers. All of this comes...

Isaiah 40-55: Build a Highway for God Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives The book of Isaiah contains some of the most beautiful prophetic verses in the Old Testament, but what is its real purpose? In Isaiah 40-55: Build a Highway for God, the greatest of prophets proclaims the coming deliverance of God's people. Author Kevin Perrotta explains how the prophet's message can change our lives today. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks...

Saints and Feast Days A Resource and Activity BookHundreds of patron saints come alive for children through this inspiring collection of biographies of Church heroes. This updated edition of the popular Saints and Feast Days, written by the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, includes more than 200 saint biographies with an easy-to-use calendar format; this unique format provides an enjoyable way to read about patron saints and celebrate the feast days with children of all ages. Each saint...

Nearly 40 amazing stories about angels are recounted in this revised edition of Angels and Wonders by national best-selling author Joan Wester Anderson. Writing with her signature charm and warmth, Joan Wester Anderson recounts stories about angels that demonstrate, with convincing simplicity, that prayer is the key to a relationship with a loving God.

Ray Simpson draws deeply from the rich Celtic tradition to compile a collection of blessings that celebrate God's truth in our day-to-day lives.HARDCOVER

Sharing the Wisdom of Time By: Pope FrancisHardcover | 178 pagesSharing the Wisdom of Time ​is a collection of stories about elders from around the world. From over 30 countries, elders share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience. Every story is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, human resilience, and love. Pope Francis contributes as a fellow elder, offering the Preface and his own story in each chapter, while also reflecting on dozens of others' stories.Pope Francis...

Amos/Hosea/Micah: A Call to Justice Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectivesby Kevin Perrotta The prophet Amos, along with the prophets Hosea and Micah, conveys in no uncertain terms what God thinks about oppression, injustice, and neglect of the poor. The blunt language of these prophets can get our attention in a way that few other things can, and this study of Amos, Hosea, and Micah is a call for each of us to return to the ways of the Lord. For busy adults who want to study the...

In Awake My Soul, editor James Martin, SJ, offers a meaningful collection of fascinating essays focusing on Catholic devotions and their place in the life of contemporary believers. Originally published as part of a Lenten series in America magazine, each essay discusses a favorite Catholic devotion, its history, its place in an individual's life, and its role in the life of today's Catholics. Awake My Soul features some of today's top Catholic writers celebrating traditional Catholic...

Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs & Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Their History and Meaning For centuries people learned about the Christian faith through paintings, sculptures, objects, and gestures. Simple images still convey deep messages if we learn how to see and understand them. Award-winning childrens author Amy Welborn has created a friendly and fascinating sourcebook on the signs and symbols of the Catholic faith. The exquisite illustrations throughout will inspire conversation...

An Empty Cradle A Full Heart: Reflections for Mothers and Fathers after Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant DeathNearly a million parents suffer a miscarriage or infant death each year, and the grief and emotions experienced after a miscarriage or the death of an infant are often hard to express. This collection of more than a hundred short meditations beautifully interweaves the very real feelings of bereaved parents with Scripture passages that provide comfort, direction, and a sense of...