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Improve the Way You Pray the Rosary. The Pocket Guide to the Rosary helps Catholics deepen their prayer life and improve their ability to pray what St. Padre Pio called “the weapon of our times”—the Rosary. Drawing from the writings of the saints, the Bible, and Catholic tradition, Matt Fradd has produced a book that every Catholic should read. Its small size makes it easy to carry to adoration, keep around for family Rosary night, or hand out at your parish. Catholics who find it difficult to...

Great Adventure Catholic Bible Indexing Tabs The Great Adventure Catholic Bible Indexing tabs make finding books, chapters, and verses a breeze! By dividing all 73 books into twelve color-coded periods, this essential tool helps you easily explore God’s message of love and salvation.

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible - Spanish Edition (Biblia de Jerusalen) With notes by Jeff Cavins, Dr. Andrew Swafford, Mary Healy, and Peter Williamson The best-selling Great Adventure Catholic Bible is now in Spanish! For the first time ever, the TGA Bible is available in the Spanish Biblia de Jerusalén translation! The color-coded tools make it easy to read, easy to remember, and the special chart helps Catholics understand the historic and symbolic context of major biblical events....

Improve the Way You Pray in Adoration Pocket Guide to Adoration equips Catholics with the tools they need to improve the way they pray and cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. Drawing from the wisdom of the Church and the writings from spiritual masters like St. Teresa of Avila and Fulton Sheen, Fr. Josh Johnson has produced an evergreen resource that Catholics will want to take with them every time they go to Adoration. This pocket guide includes: Stories of...

Illuminate your understanding of the Old Testament with introductions and context for each of its 46 books. The Old Testament makes up over half of the Bible and spans the vast majority of Scripture’s historical timeline, yet the ancient culture in which it was written and the unspoken context of its books mean that much of its wisdom can be difficult for readers to understand. Now Catholics can be invigorated in the study of Scripture, connect with the story of God’s Chosen People, and...

The Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a beautiful, prayerful book by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson which helps Catholics enter in to the Sacrament of Reconciliation more deeply. In this small but powerful book, Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh explain: How to make an excellent examination of conscienceHow to identify the root cause of sins you find yourself confessing over and over againWhat to do if you don't feel sorry for your sinsWhat to do if you can't think of anything to...

Engage children in the Mass and inspire them to love the Holy Eucharist. Beautiful artwork and hands-on activities like wheels, flaps, and tracing invite children into the beauty of the Mass. Simple explanations and prayers of the Mass provide a deeper understanding for little ones. Written by a Catholic mother, this sturdy, interactive board book will help Catholics teach their children about the mysteries of God’s love in the Mass. Children ages 3 and up will be delighted to have their own...

by Jeff Cavins The Insight Journal provides Catholics with a system and a place to keep track of insights revealed through walking with the Lord. The Insight Journal keeps precious memories of God’s goodness, key Bible verses, quotes, and more from fading with time. It provides a space to write them down, remember them, and praise God for each one.This journal is simple and personalizable to fit everyone’s style. It has the quality of an heirloom where Catholics’ insights can be passed down to...

The only notebook specially designed for use with The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)! Simple and open to fit every individual’s needs, The Catechism in a Year Notebook is the perfect place to record the personal journey of growth and understanding that each podcast listener will experience. Your notes and reflections will be the content! Created with the suggestions and feedback of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)™ listeners, this notebook features all of the same great...

Listen—and Respond—Like Mary at the Annunciation. Mary has been called the “mother of listening.” She didn’t just hear the Word; she pondered it in light of her own relationships and circumstances and then let it transform her. Sonja Corbitt is a best-selling catholic author and one of the most dynamic and compelling new voices in the Church today. After years of Bible study, she recognized that the “mother of listening” was providing a model of prayer that has the power to revolutionize your...

A millennial Catholic priest writes to his generation to answer their concerns with God and the Catholic Church, and invites them to discover what they may have been missing. Only 2 in 10 Americans under 30 believe attending a church is important or worthwhile. Well over half of young adults raised in the Catholic Church have dropped out—with many having a strong anti-Church stance, even believing the Church does more harm than good. Fr. Josh Johnson was one of these people. Was. In Broken and...

In The Rapture Trap, Dr. Paul Thigpen explains the biblical foundations of Catholic teaching on the final judgment. Drawing from Scripture and Tradition, The Rapture Trap reveals the shortcomings of the “rapture” doctrine and the larger tangle of unfounded religious teachings to which it’s tied. In this book, Catholics discover… The origins of the rapture theory and its theological flaws.Why the rapture idea is so seductive and spiritually dangerous to Christians.The subtle (and not-so-subtle)...

by Edward Sri The Bible is central to our Faith as Catholics. But approaching such a large and complex collection of writings that span thousands of years is intimidating for most of us. We need a guide, a compass to set us off on the right course so that our time spent studying the Scriptures is a time spent encountering the living God. The Bible Compass provides Catholics with the tools to study the Word of God with confidence and purpose, and it teaches them how to understand the Bible...

Did Jesus Have A Last Name?Though written for teens, this book is perfect for people of all ages who want to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Matthew Pinto and Jason Evert have a gift for providing clear, theologically-precise explanations without losing the masterful charm of contemporary language.

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...

Have you ever been unable to explain the “why” of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? In the Old Testament, God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament.Fulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism explores the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith. It uncovers God’s consistent design for our...

Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting Vote with Confidence and Without Regret Clear Conscience: A Catholic Guide to Voting identifies the responsibilities of Catholics to our Faith and to our country as we make voting decisions. It provides thorough guidance to help Catholics navigate the most important issues facing our nation, issues that are ultimately decided by all of us as voters. The United States was born out of revolution, and its founding principles are still revolutionary....

The five items included in this educational package (chart, game set, Bible story coloring book, bookmark, and prayer beads) are based on the color-coded system of The Great Adventure®️ and will aid in teaching children the narrative story of salvation history. Through play, memorization, prayer, and interaction, these learning tools familiarize children with key Bible stories and the twelve periods of Bible history. Age: 6 years and up Format: Set of five items ...

An Invitation from God for Belonging and Love Every one of us is made in the image and likeness of God. We are unique, we are worthy of love, and we are called to greatness. In this world, though, it can be easy to be distracted from that truth and begin to doubt God’s love is real. We live in a world that tells us we are not smart enough, not pretty enough, not sexy enough, not rich enough, not thin enough, and don’t have enough friends. It’s easy to focus on the ways we fall short of worldly...

By Edward Sri Thousands sought Jesus during his life. Only a few followed him to Calvary. What will you do? NOTE: This book is just one component of the video study program, No Greater Love, which is designed for parishes, small groups, and families. It can also be read as a standalone book. If you are a study participant, we recommend that you purchase the Study Pack, which includes both this book and the workbook that are needed for the study. The Study Pack can be found right here. No...

How do you grow closer to sainthood in your daily life? Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR, the Director of Communications for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and a regular Ascension Presents speaker, answers this question. He takes 800 years of wisdom from the Franciscans and provides small and manageable steps that can lead anyone to great holiness. This book tackles topics that affect Catholics’ everyday life! While reading the book learn how: To live within a family and create a Catholic culture in...