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Case Of Galileo And The Church
$18.95Add to cartDid the Church really martyr Galileo?
Throughout the modern era, Galileo Galilei has been presented as a victim of cruel torture of conscience, theological narrow-mindedness, and ecclesiastical harassment typical of a dark, closed-minded Church. Frequently portrayed as such in theaters due to prevailing political ideologies, the story of Galileo points to the long-held tension between “science and faith,” “technology and ethics,” and “progress and the Church.”
The story of the real Galileo, however, which has not been told-until now-is sure to rock the established narrative.
Walter Cardinal Brandmuller, an eminent Church historian and expert in Galilean research, evaluates the scientific research of the recent past and exposes shocking historical errors. Uninterested in whitewashing the problematic pages of Church history, he offers a balanced view of the controversy, illuminating it through the lens of a deeper historical understanding.
Leaving no stone unturned, His Excellency separates the facts from the fiction to reveal:
*Why the Inquisition became involved in Galileo’s “case” and what it really determined
*Galileo’s multifaceted accomplishments, personality, and relationships
*What famous critics, including Aristotelians, had to say about Galileo and his findings
*How Galileo’s case embodied the scientific revolution and its view of the Church
*Whether Scripture and science should be understood separately
*How to perceive Galileo within the broader cultural and historical context of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuriesYou will discover the various aspects and philosophical views of the Galileo controversy, including how his personal polemics at times superseded his scientific research. Moreover, you will learn about significant scientists’ and theologians’ arguments regarding heliocentrism and other topics.
The book includes an extensive bibliography of Galileo’s works and a timeline of his life, as well as a declaration from twelve Nobel Prize-winning scientists on the necessity of dialogue between science and religion and the need for the Church’s guidance.
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Weird Catholic Handbook
$24.95Add to cartDive into the fascinating and overlooked aspects of the Catholic faith with Weird Catholic Handbook by Michael Lichens. This book takes you on a Chestertonian romp through the peculiar and intriguing elements of Catholic history, offering a refreshing perspective on the faith that combines humor, curiosity, and profound insights.
Lichens invites you to discover the bizarre and extraordinary stories that have shaped Catholicism. From saints who faced mythical monsters to the eerie beauty of bone chapels, this book uncovers the spiritual and historical significance behind these oddities. With a blend of scholarly research and engaging storytelling, Lichens brings to life the unique relics, ghostly encounters, and unusual miracles that have been part of the Church’s rich tapestry.
In this book, you will discover:
*Saints and Monsters: Learn how saints like St. Michael and St. Columba battled dragons and sea monsters, challenging our modern perceptions of sanctity and heroism.
*Memento Mori: Explore the spiritual insights behind ossuaries and bone churches, and understand the history and purpose of unique relics such as the Incorruptibles and bejeweled skeletons.
*Spiritual Warfare: Delve into the ghost stories and exorcisms that have marked Catholic history, and discover how saints like St. Gregory and St. Thomas Aquinas dealt with purgatorial souls.
*Unusual Miracles: Uncover the strange and miraculous events that have occurred throughout Church history, from stigmata and levitation to bilocation and prophetic visions.
Weird Catholic Handbook is not just a collection of odd stories; it is an invitation to see the profound truths and spiritual lessons embedded in the peculiar. Each chapter sheds light on how these unusual elements of faith have inspired devotion, art, and a deeper understanding of the divine.
Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious skeptic, or someone who loves a good story, this book offers something for everyone. Discover how the oddities of the past can inspire and enrich your faith today.
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Theology And Catholic Higher Education
$30.00Add to cart“Our problem in Catholic higher education is bigger than the collapse of ecclesial credibility, bigger than the behavior of the bishops, bigger than the waning interest in theological studies, and bigger than politics.” Massimo Faggioli
Many Catholic universities in the United States have put their Catholic mission at risk by either ceding to secular neoliberal values or by doubling down on reactionary Catholic tribalism. Student enrollment declines as some schools market themselves no differently than secular colleges. Other, conversely, neo-traditionalist Catholic colleges ally themselves with regressive elements of the Church. Both trends, Faggioli says, reflect a dismantling of Vatican II’s vision for Catholic education.
Scrutinizing this crisis in detail, Massimo Faggioli reviews the snowballing changes in Catholic higher education, advocating for a renewed incarnational and sacramental Catholic educational philosophy that rejects accommodation to secular technocracy as well as Catholic tribalism in order to embody the inclusive, socially conscious values of the Catholic tradition as expressed in the theology of Vatican II.
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Dorothy Day : Spiritual Writings – Selected With An Introduction By Robert
$24.00Add to cart“It is no use to say that we are born two thousand years too late to give room to Christ. Nor will those who live at the end of the world have been born too late. Christ is always with us, always asking for room in our hearts.”
Dorothy Day (1897-1980), co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, has recently been proposed for canonization. Through her houses of hospitality, the practice of the works of mercy, and her prophetic work for peace and justice, she offered a radical witness to the gospel in action. But it was as much in her everyday life as in her public activities that she expressed her spirituality and found her path to holiness. This anthology explores the key themes that underlay Day’s spirituality. These begin with the call to see Christ in our neighbors, and the teaching that what we do for the poor, we do directly for him. Day’s spirituality was deeply influenced by St. Therese of Lisieux and her “Little Way” that showed the path to holiness in the daily exercise of patience, charity, and forgiveness. Dorothy extended this principle to the social dimension–the significance of all the little protests we make or fail to make. She frequently cited the “practice of the presence of God” and the “duty of delight”–the challenge to put love where there is none. She herself summed up her mission as a response to “the greatest challenge of the day” “How to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us?”
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Story Of Christmas 2024 25 Pack
$2.99Add to cartAvailable in packs of 25, Story of Christmas uses vibrant illustrations and fast-paced narrative to tell the Christmas story from Gabriel’s announcement through the flight into Egypt.
Drawn from the bestselling Action Bible, this graphic-style retelling of the Christmas story:
*Features Sergio Cariello’s colorful illustrations
*Includes the full story of Jesus’ birth-from the Annunciation through the escape to Egypt-with Scripture references and biblical details
*Is available in packs of 25, for easy and fun distribution to Sunday school classes, friends, and as an evangelistic tool
Let the powerful images and words of Story of Christmas inspire a deeper awareness of God’s most precious gift this Christmas season.
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Intensive Caring : A Practical Handbook For Catholics About Serious Illness
$18.95Add to cartWhen a serious illness or a health crisis occurs, few people are prepared to deal with it, and when faced with big medical decisions, patients often are confused and overwhelmed, and they are sometimes too sick to make important decisions. Many times, decisions fall to family and loved ones who don’t always know the patient’s wishes. Intensive Caring: A Practical Handbook for Catholics about Serious Illness and End-of-Life Care is the perfect resource to help everyone involved navigate the complexities of healthcare during serious illness and end-of-life care.
In Intensive Caring, Dr. Natalie King, a palliative care physician, shares real-life patient stories and provides practical medical information to bring clarity and understanding to these complex healthcare decisions. In this easy-to-navigate guide, King helps you and your loved ones think through the issues at hand and align your decisions with your values and faith while safeguarding the sacred dignity of human life.
By clearly explaining Catholic beliefs and guidelines and debunking common misconceptions about healthcare, King addresses the most common questions she receives as a medical professional, such as these:
*What is palliative care, and how is it different from hospice?
*If I am diagnosed with a serious illness, what kinds of questions should I ask my doctor?
*How do I approach thinking about which healthcare options are best for me, and how do I communicate my preferences to my family?
*What are advance directives, why do they matter, and what is important to include as a Catholic?
*What is a “DNR,” and how should I understand and choose my options around resuscitation?
*What does the Catholic Church say about artificial nutrition and hydration?
*How do I advocate for my loved one’s dignity nearing the end of their life?
King also outlines what she sees as the characteristics of a good death, offers tips on advocating for your needs and values, provides spiritual encouragement, and includes prayers for patients, parish communities, and caregivers.
Most especially, King encourages you to have these healthcare conversations now, when you are healthy. Now is the time to communicate your preferences and desires to your loved ones. This will ease the stress, guilt, and worry when faced with end-of-life issues for you and your family.
Intensive Caring extends beyond the realm of Catholic laity, encompassing clergy, pastoral workers, and healthcare professio
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Saints Pray For You
$18.95Add to cartWhen you think of saints, what image comes to mind? Maybe halos and angel wings, or maybe a football team from Louisiana. Or maybe you think of one of the most difficult stumbling blocks that Catholic belief presents for Protestants: the doctrine of the communion and intercession of the saints. Why do Catholics pray to dead people? How can we expect those same people to pray for us . . . and why would they want to? What about bowing to relics and statues? And where is all this in the Bible? Doesn’t it say that we’re all saints? These questions and others can keep other Christians at arm’s length from Catholicism-or worse, force them to conclude that Catholics have hopelessly mixed up true biblical religion with superstition and remnants of paganism. But in The Saints Pray for You, Karlo Broussard brings the answers, backed up with the Bible. He shows how the communion of saints is not a medieval fantasy, and their intercession is not a joke the Church plays on us. Appealing to the witness of Scripture and the practice of the early Church, while neutralizing the misguided prooftexts that Protestants deploy, Karlo convincingly defends the ancient Christian belief that the saints are our family in heaven and our prayerful allies in the work of our salvation.
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Real Discipleship : How To Follow Jesus His Way – Not Ours
$18.95Add to cartDiscipleship?? Isn’t that a Protestant thing? If you think that, you’re not alone. The concept of Christian discipleship gets stressed so much in Evangelical culture that many Catholics assume that-like “altar calls” or the “Rapture”-it’s not their concern. Or maybe you’re more familiar with a form of “discipleship” that stresses personal fulfillment, moral and doctrinal flexibility, and an individualist gospel that measures success by worldly standards. This idea has roots in Protestant “health & wealth” preaching, but you can find it in Catholic churches, too. Both of those notions are dead wrong, says Fr. Jeffrey Kirby. In his new book Real Discipleship, the author of the bestselling Real Religion says that discipleship should be the central concern of every Catholic-and that far from being all about us and our earthly needs, true discipleship is about following Jesus diligently on the path to the Cross. The temptations to false discipleship are all around us, but Fr. Kirby helps you navigate the straight road by distinguishing truth from falsehood in four areas: the person of Jesus, the example and teachings of his gospel, the way of living to which that gospel calls us, and the summit of that way of life in true eucharistic worship. A lively mix of personal stories, theology, history, Bible study, common sense, and prayerful meditation, Real Discipleship will be a valuable companion on your own journey along Christ’s path-all the way to Calvary and to eternal glory.
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Sacred Space The Prayer Book 2025
$19.99Add to cartPrayer is the raising of our hearts and minds to God. It is a holy and sacred experience open to everyone. Sacred Space: The Prayer Book can lead us into a life of prayer and, in doing so, inspire new expressions and depths of faith.
The Scripture, prayers, and reflections in this year’s edition of the beloved Sacred Space series will inspire a rich daily spiritual experience that will bring you into a closer relationship with God.
Each day of Sacred Space: The Prayer Book includes a Scripture reading and points of reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and contemplation: The Presence of God, Freedom, Consciousness, The Word, Conversation, and Conclusion.
Designed to help you stay faithful to your intention to deepen your spiritual journey, Sacred Space: The Prayer Book is the perfect gift to give your parish, campus ministry program, small group, friend, family member, or yourself.
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Father Spitzers Universe
$17.95Add to cartMany people rely on Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., for his expertise on explaining the relationship between science, faith, and reason. Finally, at your fingertips, are his answers to select questions that viewers asked on his immensely popular television show, Fr. Spitzer’s Universe, to help you understand and share life’s greatest mysteries.
A priest and philosopher of science, Fr. Spitzer offers evidence and proofs for common queries, such as: Is there really an intelligent Being who created the universe? If so, what does this mean for each individual person and the existence of the soul? Can science replace theology, or theology replace science? Is there really a purpose for our suffering, and does our pain have any value?
Fr. Spitzer breaks open the wisdom of the saints and scientific knowledge and relates his own personal experience of learning to trust God more deeply through life’s trials. He offers cogent insights on an array of topics, including near-death experiences, spiritual discernment, and upholding the dignity of life in a culture that attacks it. Throughout these timely and power-packed pages, you will also discover:
*Seven types of evidence for the existence of your transcendent soul
*Why God allows evil, and how to perceive the effects of original sin
*How the view of God the Father in Christianity differs from that of other major religions
*Ways to explain the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist to a materialist
*Time-tested methods to fortify your soul amid suffering
*How to share the fruits of trusting in God with others, even in challenging timesRegardless of your worldview, as Spitzer masterfully unpacks these core questions, you will be challenged to see God’s loving hand at work in the universe – and in your life.
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Eager To Love Companion Guide
$19.99Add to cartSt. Francis of Assisi may be one of Catholicism’s most popular saints, but he is also perhaps the most misunderstood, often caricatured in birdbaths and gardens. In this Eager to Love Companion Guide, globally recognized teacher Richard Rohr invites readers into the dynamism of Franciscan spirituality. As Pope Francis has also done in several encyclicals, Rohr invites readers into the expansive and inclusive tradition founded on St. Francis’s revolutionary embrace of the teachings of Jesus. It is recommended that this guide is read alongside Rohr’s Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi.
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Living With Christ Sunday Missal For Young Catholics 2024-2025
$10.95Add to cartThe 2025 Living with Christ Sunday Missal for Young Catholics is the resource that helps youth grow in faith and to take part in the Mass on Sundays and feast days all year long! Beautifully illustrated and chock full of features, this youth-friendly resource will become a treasured aid for the young people in your family and/or your parish. Included in the more than 300 pages are:
*The parts of the Mass, with words and gestures explained
*The Sunday Scripture readings from the American Lectionary
*Key words that further explain portions of the readings for each day
*Prayers for use at home and school, including the Rosary
*An Examination of Conscience
*Beautiful full-color illustrations
*And much, much more!This Sunday Missal is the ideal gift for children, grandchildren, students and for First Communion! Perfect for ages 7 and up. If you cannot come to Mass, the Living with Christ Sunday Missal is also a great way to maintain your connection with the parish and follow live-stream liturgies.
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Celestial Web : Buddhism And Christianity – A Different Comparison
$55.00Add to cartA leading scholar of religion applies a new method of interfaith understanding to Buddhist-Christian comparative theology providing rich new insights for students and scholars alike.
In his ground-breaking Gifford Lectures, published as Religious Pluralism & Interreligious Dialogue, Perry Schmidt-Leukel introduced his “fractal” theory of religions, challenging the tendency to distinguish religious traditions as discrete entities without acknowledging the wide variety within them, varieties essentially reproduced in different religious traditions.
After offering an introduction to this new methodology to comparative religion, Schmidt-Leukel, in The Celestial Web, applies this method to a comparison between Buddhism and Christianity. Some of the points of comparison include their respective approaches to the world, ultimate reality, the “dark side” of human existence, and salvation/liberation in terms of the figures mediating it.
Stereotypical approaches often treat these traditions as opposites, for instance, positing that Buddhism embraces an impersonal absolute, whereas Christianity affirms the primacy of one’s relationship with a personal God. Yet the fractal approach, which examines “intra-religious” varieties within the two traditions, reveals surprising points of congruence.
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Green Saints For A Green Generation
$30.00Add to cartYoung scientists, sisters, and theologians of the “green generation” reflect on “saints” canonized and not who offer hope and inspire us towards ecological action.
“In the community of saints, all together are companions in memory and hope. Together, all together, they are becoming something strange and growing and great, instruments of change. Green Saints for a Green Generation taps beautifully into this dynamic for the sake of our suffering Earth, which cries out for no less.” From the Foreword by Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ
In Laudato Si’ Pope Francis established care for creation as one of the central themes of Catholic social teaching. Yet that ecological consciousness has yet to take root en masse among the Catholic faithful. In Green Saints for a Green Generation young Catholic women on “saints” canonized and not who connected their faith to concern for the earth.
The writers include a wide range of figures, from the traditional, such as Sts. Clare of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola, and Marguerite Bourgeoys, to contemporary figures like Thomas Merton, author Toni Morrison, and the Martyrs of the Amazon. By connecting these key figures to environmental responsibility, the contributors encourage the not-yet informed to become active, inviting younger generations to join the ecological movement, to take taking on the responsibility from their elders, and to shoulder the ecological burden for themselves.
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For My People 40th Anniversary Edition
$35.00Add to cart“Unless we look honestly at our past, it is unlikely that we shall know what to do in the present for the shaping a creative Black future. “-James H. Cone
Originally published in 1984, James Cone’s For My People remains an important landmark in the development of Black Theology. While tracing the origins of the movement, its relation to the Black Church, its engagement with other liberation theologies from the Global South, and the emergence of Womanist theology, he also offered telling reflections on the path ahead.
Assessing this work, the great scholar C. Eric Lincoln observed: “For My People spares neither kith nor kin, but addresses itself to the whole range of factors in North American religion that make for the traditional black church/white church dichotomy, and the spiritual and social consequences that attend it. For My People is a strong commentary on both the role and the vitality of black theology, as well as on the pervasiveness of the problems that sustain the need for it.”
In a new foreword, Josiah Young, who finished his PhD with Cone at Union Theological Seminary and now teaches at Wesleyan Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, reflects on the significance of this work within the corpus of Cone’s writing, and assesses the ongoing relevance of this work for the life of the Black Church, the ongoing project of Black and Womanist Theology, and the liberating application of the Gospel to our world today.
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Holy Bible Adapted For Young Readers
$24.95Add to cartBy popular demand, here is a gift-edition reprint of this classic Bible that introduces young readers to the fascinating stories of both the Old and New Testaments. Featuring breathtaking full-color artwork and a readable translation, this collection is sure to draw children and adults alike into the awe-inspiring stories of Scripture and salvation history as never before.
This engaging volume combines two favorites: A Catholic Child’s Bible: The Old Testament and A Catholic Child’s Bible: The New Testament. The supplementary section titled “The Story of the Bible” offers an accessible overview of the books of Sacred Scripture and their meaning for you.
The book includes artwork depicting various parts of the Mass as well as sections for personalizing with key dates and family information.
Designed to become the new go-to children’s Bible for English-speaking Catholics everywhere, it includes numerous stories that other children’s Bibles leave out and is written in pure, undiluted language. The artwork is deeply appealing, and the style shifts when moving from the Old Testament to the New.
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Entering Heaven On Earth
$34.95Add to cartOur Catholic churches are filled with an abundance of signs and symbols, some of which you may have never noticed or understood. The sacred art, architecture, and artifacts of a church building proclaim the Real Presence of Christ, God dwelling among us in the Blessed Sacrament. The saints portrayed within a church are witnesses to Eucharistic living, and we can identify them through various symbols that tell us about their lives, their works, and their witness to the living presence of God.
In Entering Heaven on Earth, Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP, shows you how to decode the signs and symbols found in our churches and to identify the saints depicted in them. This richly illustrated book filled with photographs the author has taken in churches from around the world will help you to see the churches you worship in or visit from a fresh perspective and to remember the true purpose of a church building.
A church is a visible expression of heaven come down to earth in the person of Jesus Christ. It is always, first of all, a place for the Christian people to assemble for the sacred liturgy and celebrate the Eucharist. The beauty of nature, the creativity and craft of mankind, the good works of the virtuous and the just are all brought together in a church building to remind us of the graced activity of God, who is present to make us holy and draw us into a deeper union with him.
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Melody Of Love
$17.95Add to cartIn this ethereal bedtime story, readers are transported to a peaceful, starlit town on a quiet night where a child sleeps soundly under the caring watch of the heavens.
But this is no ordinary child. He is Jesus, and with His arrival, a new melody of Love is born.
As this enchanting melody takes flight, it awakens a sleeping world. It stirs the creatures of the forest and those in the depths of the sea with its irresistible song.
Ideal for bedtime reading, this beautifully illustrated book shows young readers how Jesus’ love transcends time and reassures us that we are deeply, individually loved.
Through rhythmic verses and captivating imagery, Janine Rainwater weaves a story that will enchant children and adults alike. Her book reveals:
*The peaceful and magical night of Jesus’ birth
*The awakening of nature through the melody of love
*The timeless message of Jesus’ love and its relevance today
*The truth that all creatures great and small are connected in a symphony of graceIdeal for parents, grandparents, and loved ones, The Melody of Love is a heartwarming addition to any children’s book collection. Let this story inspire a sense of wonder and the assurance of being unconditionally loved.
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Stronger Than Evil
$17.95Add to cartThere is no doubt that evil exists and that the devil’s potency has increased in our modern culture of death. The rise in demonic afflictions — from harassment and obsession to oppression and possession — is an alarming testament to the reign of the prince of this world.
For decades, Vatican exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth has been the leading voice on the demonic, spiritual warfare, and spiritual protection. Even after his death, newly published writings from his extensive archives remain as relevant as ever in our fallen world.
In this fresh work, Fr. Amorth conveys a hopeful message about the supreme power of God over Satan and his minions. Stronger Than Evil draws from Fr. Amorth’s exorcism ministry, affirming that the power over demons lies in Jesus Christ Himself.
Fr. Amorth highlights some of the most powerful experiences in his deliverance ministry, giving concrete examples of divine intervention in desperate cases. He reveals:
*The key differences between mental illness and demonic influence
*How serious sin opens the door to demonic attack
*Whether curses or evil spells are real, and what can be done about them
*Why Satan is behind the pro-choice movement and the scourge of abortion
*Evidence of the diabolical in modern music
*The dangers and temptations of modern technologyWhile recognizing the real threat of the diabolical, especially in a society that has rejected God, Fr. Amorth does not fall into the pit of despair. He leaves readers with a hopeful message: that grace is the “decisive defense” against our spiritual enemy. Here, Fr. Amorth personally testifies to the miraculous intervention of the saints, Our Lady, and the Holy Trinity in spiritual warfare, assuring readers that God is always in control. God keeps His promise to deliver us from evil.
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Saint Joseph Missal Guide 2025
$2.95Add to cartA handy calendar that indicates the Mass and texts that may be said on each day.
Can be used with the following ST. JOSEPH SUNDAY MISSALS: Product Codes 820/09; 820/22GN; 820/22B; 820/10BN; and 820/23 and the following ST. JOSEPH WEEKDAY MISSALS: Product Codes 920/09; 920/23; 921/09; and 921/23.
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Borrowing Wonder : Christmas Poems And Reflections To Open The Heart
$19.95Add to cartAward-winning author and storyteller, John Shea shares a poetic word of hope to help us “make it” this Christmas season.
Whether your “it” is the overwhelming pressure to get it all done, the task of just getting through it, or simply being present this holiday season, award-winning author John Shea urges us to slow down during the rush of the season and open our hearts and minds to how the Spirit is calling us to renewal.
By focusing on theological, scriptural, and liturgical themes–as well as the familiar sights, sounds, and happenings of the season, Shea’s poems in Borrowing Wonder become the lens through which we experience the spirit of the season reflected in our own lives. By connecting soul to season, Shea hopes that we will allow the memories and moments of these reflections to illuminate the light that shines in the darkness. Christmas will come. You will make it.
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Simply Scripture For Lent And Easter
$18.95Add to cartHave you ever wished to recite scripture quotes off the top of your head? Or do you long to build a habit of daily scripture reading?
Having a doable plan to regularly and prayerfully engage scripture can make this practice sustainable for people with busy lives. Simply Scripture for Lent and Easter is the perfect place to begin. This daily prayer guide, keyed to the Lenten and Easter seasons, provides a simple framework for reading and reflection upon Mark’s Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles. Bookend your day with morning and evening readings that incrementally walk you through these foundational books of the New Testament with greater confidence and understanding.
Without skipping a single word of the biblical text, Colleen Reiss Vermeulen, director of the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan, offers a unique, prayerful approach to spiritual reading that satisfies both the mind and heart. Vermeulen guides you to begin and end your day with a prayerful reading of short passages from a single book of scripture, an approach that she has used for years with her own family. Each day contains helpful context and thoughtful questions to help you uncover both the literal and spiritual senses of the text. Whether you follow this method on your own or read with your family or another small group, this simple process of daily prayer firmly grounded in scripture will help you get to know your Bible and draw you closer and closer to God.
From Ash Wednesday through the Easter season, each day’s prayerful reading follows a pattern inspired by the Liturgy of the Hours–inviting you to read and pray the Bible surrounded by heartfelt connections to God found in the Psalms. The daily pattern will quickly become familiar:
*First, contemplate a verse from the Liturgy of the Hours psalm.
*Second, read a citation from Mark’s gospel (during Lent) or the Acts of the Apostles (Easter) with a short introduction.
*Third, notice the weekly verse to remember and make an effort to memorize it throughout the week.
*Fourth, reflect on the actual meaning of the passage, what God is saying to you, and how it applies to your life.
*Finally, read the concluding prayer heard at Sunday Mass during Lent or Easter and traditionally used in the Liturgy of the Hours.
Simply Scripture for Lent and Easter is perfect for an individual or for the whole family to do together. Children can get to know the real Bible, not just the stories, and grow attuned to hearing God’s
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Festive Faith : Catholic Celebrations Through The Year And Around The World
$22.95Add to cartFrom St. Nicholas shoes, St. Lucy lights, and Simbang Gabi, Wren Day, king cakes, and Candlemas to Easter egg trees, May Crowning, and Dia de los Muertos, Catholic traditions from around the world evoke memories of cherished celebrations that connect us to one another and draw us closer to God. In Festive Faith, Steffani Aquila, founder of Liturgy Culture & Kitchen by His Girl Sunday, brings to life liturgical living as more than simply observing seasons. It’s about joyously celebrating God’s presence in our midst, every day and in every way.
Festive Faith is a treasury of more than seventy festive traditions celebrated in various cultural groups during specific seasons or on particular days of our liturgical year. For each one, Aquila shares a brief history, a description of what the custom involves, and practical adaptations for celebrating it today. She tells you the why and the how of these traditions and shares tips on how to make them accessible, attainable, and authentic for everyone in your household, neighborhood, and parish communities.
Festive Faith also includes stories from twenty individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds who share personal experiences of living the liturgical traditions of their communities. Learn from them how the faith of generations has been deepened by traditions such as these:
*The Mexican tradition of La Posadas, where the community travels from house to house looking for a place in the inn
*The practice of making and eating king cakes to represent Christ the King
*The Polish tradition of blessing of the Easter basket on Holy Saturday to signify the end of fasting and the anticipation of the Easter season
*The Holy Thursday tradition of visiting seven churches with family and friends to stay awake during the time Christ was in the garden of Gethsemane
Whether you’re well-versed in these practices or just beginning your journey, Festive Faith equips you with practical tools and insights to make these traditions your own. Each showcased custom is accompanied by actionable steps that invite you to carry on the tradition, adapt it to your context, and extend it from your home into your parish and back again.
This handbook isn’t just for personal or family enrichment; it’s a valuable resource for catechists, parish leaders, and religious educators alike. With its blend of personal anecdotes, historical insights, and practical tips, Festive Faith is a celebration of Catholic heritage and
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Sundays On The Go Year C
$16.99Add to cartGot a minute? That’s all it takes to brighten your day with the weekly Gospel!
Thanks to beloved Franciscan priest and retreat leader Fr. Albert Haase, you only need a minute to stay in touch with the Gospel every Sunday through the Church year. Inspired by his early days in a busy urban parish, Sundays on the Go Year C is Fr. Albert’s gift to busy Catholics – just enough to keep you on track with Jesus, even when you’re on the run! Fr. Albert’s words will help you to prepare for Sunday Eucharist, and give you nuggets of spiritual wisdom and encouragement to last all week long. Enjoy Year C – the third in the series.
This third edition of Sundays on the Go features:
*A reading for every Sunday of the liturgical year C
*Handy Scriptural references to each Gospel passage
*A brief, direct, and pithy homily from Fr. Albert
*A reflection question and a prayer
*Special readings for Solemnities and Feasts throughout the yearFr. Albert’s words will help you to prepare for Sunday Eucharist, and stay in touch with the Gospel all week long. Sundays on the Go Year C is the perfect gift for all ages – professionals, parents, students, and anyone who’s short on time – in need of spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and a strong connection with the Gospel.
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Catholic Womans Book Of Days 2nd Edition
$19.99Add to cartFinding God Every Day
Discover the countless ways God is present in your life with A Catholic Woman’s Book of Days. Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook God’s active presence.
This inspiring book offers daily meditations designed to carve out a spiritual space, allowing you to set your heart on God. Each meditation is brief, direct, and personal, helping you connect deeply with God’s Word and the Catholic faith.
This updated edition–featuring a new foreword by Julianne Stanz, author of Braving the Thin Places, and a new preface by the author–will help you find God in all things, each and every day.
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Turned Around : Replying To Common Objections Against The Traditional Latin
$29.95Add to cartTurned Around: Replying to Common Objections Against the Traditional Latin Mass is a practical and clear book that examines the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) through a fresh lens. In each chapter, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski addresses common objections to the TLM, transforming these challenges into gateways for a deeper understanding and appreciation of its timeless beauty. From the reasons we worship facing East, to the profound significance of praying in Latin, and the ritual separation of priest and people, Turned Around sheds light on why these liturgical elements resonate so deeply with the faithful.
Various other topics will be explored within these pages, including:
*Why the Traditional Mass Is Kingly and Courtly
*Why We Follow Inherited Rituals and Strict Rubrics
*Why We Repeat Ourselves in Traditional Worship
*Why We Use a One-Year Lectionary of Readings
*Why it Is Better Not to Understand Everything Immediately
*Why We Kneel for Communion and Receive on the TongueTurned Around provides the answers and intrigue to explore the paradoxical and countercultural elements of the TLM that have drawn the young and older faithful closer to the divine for centuries. This book is not just a defense of tradition; it is a journey to the heart of Catholic worship, promising to deepen the reader’s spiritual life and understanding of the Mass. Whether you’re a skeptic or a devout follower, Turned Around offers a compelling case for the enduring relevance and beauty of the Traditional Latin Mass.
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What Attracts Men To The Sacred Liturgy And Why
$14.95Add to cartIn this timely book, acclaimed radio host and author Jesse Romero teaches men how the traditional liturgy equips them to put on the armor of Christ and fight the daily spiritual battle for souls.
Drawing from his background in law enforcement and spiritual warfare, Romero outlines why the traditional Latin Mass spoke to him in such a powerful way and transformed his spiritual life. He describes how the implementation of the new Mass — with its emotionalism and horizontal focus — led men in particular to lose the zeal of the saints, and how the manner in which they worship God is central to restoring that fervor.
Romero breaks down exactly why men find their “natural and supernatural home on this earth” at the traditional Mass. He highlights:
*The sacrificial nature of the TLM, and how the actions of the Mass express each step of the Passion
*The liturgy’s appeal to intellect over emotion
*The power of silence in embracing mystery and instilling reverence
*How the TLM is Christo-centric rather anthropocentric, and why this is the proper orientation toward the divine
Romero includes select essays from priests on the efficacy of traditional prayers, and firsthand testimonies from powerful Catholic men of today, including NFL kicker Harrison Butker, UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten, and Navy SEAL Charlie Aeschliman, who have found solace and purpose in the traditional liturgy.
As contributor Kyle Clement, a rancher, husband, and father puts it, “Part of the masculine disposition is a desire for ritual and fraternity — ritual meaning order. The Holy Roman Mass in the Tridentine form is ordered, and it is order that lifts the soul toward Heaven.”
In the midst of a culture that distorts authentic masculinity and femininity, the timeless teachings of the Catholic Church, as expressed through her traditional liturgy, stand steadfastly in the fray.
What Attracts Men to the Sacred Liturgy — and Why gives men insight into how the liturgy is the wellspring of their vocations, the source of their strength, and the fullest expression of the truth worth dying for.
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Praying With The Church Through Advent
$18.95Add to cartAt the beginning of every Mass, the priest-celebrant says, “Let us pray” and then offers a prayer to God the Father, through Jesus Christ, in union with the Holy Spirit. This Opening Prayer is called the Collect. During Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, this prayer is specific to the day; in the season of Ordinary Time, the Collect for each Sunday is repeated during the following weekday Masses.
In Praying with the Church through Advent, Fr. Edward Looney offers a short daily meditation and reflection questions on that day’s Collect to help you better appreciate the richness of these liturgical texts and apply them to your life. Journaling pages are included to aid you in your Advent journey so that you may more fruitfully contemplate the liturgy and incorporate the spiritual lessons it offers.
Fr. Looney invites you to spend a few minutes considering these meditations over a cup of coffee, or while resting in the Lord’s Presence, and praying with them before or after Mass. The reflections and questions may also be used for group discussions. In these absorbing passages, you will find:
*A greater appreciation for the prayers of the Mass during Advent — and throughout the year
*The secret to receiving the gifts that God is waiting to give you through the sacraments
*How to create space for Christ and welcome Him into your heart and your home
*Ways to deepen your prayer life and your relationship with God amid difficulties and dangers
*How to break free from darkness and sin and live in the joy and freedom of God’s light
*Practical tips for living your faith through works of charity in every seasonWhile you ponder these penetrating prayers, you will learn how to walk more closely with Our Lady and the saints, from biblical heroes to contemporary figures. By developing a more fervent devotion to the Blessed Mother, you will grow in greater love of her Son. As you enter into the mystery of the Word-made-flesh through these reflections, you will encounter Jesus’ Presence in the Holy Eucharist anew and experience the life-changing power of His love so that you may be restored in mind, heart, and soul as never before.
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Desist Detrans And Detox
$21.95Add to cartIn this actionable analysis of one of the most damaging movements of the modern age, renowned author Maria Keffler makes a compelling case that what lies at the core of the transgender phenomenon is a crisis of identity, and that only a loving but firm reality check can staunch the hysteria.
Keffler makes unassailable arguments: Maleness and femaleness are immutable biological facts. Masculinity and femininity are personality constructs, conditioned by societal norms.
But “gender,” the term favored by activists, has no solid definition. The language introduced by gender ideology is entirely subjective, which allows emotions to redefine reality. The very premise of the ideology is flawed and requires mental gymnastics of its adherents.
Keffler outlines the disturbing parallels between cults and gender ideology: recruitment tactics that prey upon insecurities, indoctrination in nonsensical beliefs that must never be questioned, requirements to shun nonbelievers, and in-group newspeak which cultivates a sense of belonging.
She exposes the cult of gender ideology with journalistic detail, digging into aspects the mainstream media chooses to ignore. She investigates:
*The origins of modern gender ideology in the 1960s
*How the obsession to “affirm” gender identity leads to medical negligence in overlooking mental health issues
*The role of bullying and peer pressure in the gender cult
*The rapidly growing community of detransitioners and their insightful firsthand testimonies
Keffler also provides a manual for parenting children during the time they are most vulnerable to predatory gender activism. She instructs parents in navigating this brave new world, including discerning fact from fiction, setting boundaries regarding names and pronouns, how to find a trustworthy therapist, and how to determine what vulnerabilities led the child to the gender cult in the first place.
The book includes an abundance of resources for parents whose children are currently in the throes of or recovering from gender dysphoria. Central to her approach is unconditional love and forgiveness, with a focus on moving forward together.
Packed with statistical data, reasoned arguments, and practical advice, Desist, Detrans, and Detox equips readers to prevent, work through, and heal from the “medical scandal of the 21st century.”
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Already There
$17.95Add to cartAre you ready to come home?
A place where no one is ever hungry, afraid, or alone. A golden land of beauty, laughter, and joy.
Could there really be such a place?
This is the question our protagonist, a little lamb, asks when a mysterious kindly Shepherd appears, promising eternal happiness in a world to come.
Yes, our home is indeed a paradise, and the Father has prepared a place for each of us.
As the lamb grapples with this joyous revelation, he learns to ignore the scoffing of worldly leaders, who boast of their own plans and claim that Heaven is a myth. The lamb believes the Shepherd and is determined to find the way to this wonderful place.
The way is simple. The Shepherd tells him: “I am the Way.” And the lamb eagerly follows Him. But while simple, the way is not easy. The lamb faces many obstacles on the path to happiness, including his own weakness and temptations. As his memory of the Good Shepherd fades, will he overcome the allure of the world to follow the true path once again?
With whimsical storytelling and colorful imagery, this picture book gently introduces children to the challenge all Christians face during their lives. Parents and children alike will ask whether they have the courage to follow Jesus when the path before them becomes steep and rocky.
Inspired by the parable of the Good Shepherd, who goes into the wilderness to rescue the sheep that strays, this tale of faith and forgiveness is sure to inspire greater love and devotion for the kindly Shepherd, who is always ready to find us and lead us home.
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Christmas Book : The History, Traditions, And Customs Of Everyone’s Favorit
$17.95Add to cartNothing warms the heart like Christmastime. All of us have precious memories of yuletide cheer, from the excitement of anticipation to the frenzy of preparations to the heartfelt family moments.
Buoyed by the “contagious joy” of Christmas among his congregations in Buffalo and Boston, Fr. Francis X. Weiser compiled a treasure trove of Christmas lore to enrich holiday celebrations for generations to come. Fr. Weiser, who was born in Austria and emigrated to the United States, had long been fascinated by American Christmas culture, which he saw as a consolidation of all the most beloved traditions from the nation’s diverse immigrant communities.
He relied on interviews with parishioners, once-lost documents, and well-known material culture to get to the root of such cherished customs as Nativity plays, gift giving, and Christmas caroling.
In addition to exploring the cultural origins of beloved Christmas traditions, Fr. Weiser reveals their spiritual significance and explains their symbolism, including:
*Why the first Christmas Mass is at midnight
*The beginnings of Christmas caroling and the stories behind beloved carols
*How Christmas lights represent Christ, the Light of the World
*The true Christian origin of the Christmas tree, and the connection between the evergreen and eternal life
*How various cultures honor St. Nicholas
*How pre-Christian traditions gained new significance in light of the Incarnation
Fr. Weiser considered holiday celebrations at home a “radiation of the liturgy,” a beautiful opportunity to cultivate the domestic church in family life.
Packed with historical and liturgical references, literary excerpts, and charming anecdotes, this book will become a family favorite that’s revisited year after year in homes that welcome it.
Join Fr. Weiser as he embarks on a tour of the jubilant celebrations that manifests the sublimity of the Incarnation in the American melting pot, from sea to shining sea.
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Midwinter God : Encountering The Divine In Seasons Of Darkness
$18.95Add to cart“I believe we all carry grief that has gone unnamed and unmourned,” writes best-selling author Christine Valters Paintner. “Nothing in our culture prepares us to deal with darkness and grief. We are told to cheer up and move on, to shop or drink our way to forgetting the pain we carry. Yet I believe that being faithful to our own dark moments is the path of true prayer.” In her book, A Midwinter God: Encountering the Divine in Seasons of Darkness, Paintner offers an invitation to enter the wisdom of holy darkness and to find there a path toward hope and spiritual maturity.
Paintner has experienced multiple journeys through grief that have brought her face-to-face with what she calls the “midwinter God”–the seeming absence of the God of life in dark and fallow seasons of loss. She has learned to confront her own terror in that darkness and to approach it with curiosity to see what it has to teach her. This endeavor has illuminated a path for her to embrace a life of profound depth, one that honors both the trials of suffering and the richness of joy.
With her characteristic integrative and creative practices, Paintner, abbess of the online Abbey of the Arts, guides her readers to view darkness as a place where seeds of holiness begin to germinate. Each chapter of this book unfolds as an invitation to grow in understanding of holy darkness and also meditate, reflect, and create with these elements:
*Paintner’s reflections on various themes of loss and acceptance
*Insights on a scripture passage written by Paintner’s husband, John
*A guided meditation to bring the teachings into your heart
*Prompts for an expressive arts practice to process these insights through creativity
*Reflection questions to integrate what you have experienced
*Writing samples from people who have worked through this material in an online retreatAutumn and winter are vital to the health of nature and to our own bodies. It is a time of releasing and letting go–a season that invites us to slow down, to welcome the growing darkness, and to grow stiller and quieter. Darkness can be an uncomfortable and uneasy place, but it is also a place of profound incubation and gestation, a source of tremendous and hard-wrought wisdom. With Paintner as our guide, we can encounter this midwinter God with vulnerable courage that leads us to hope-filled wholeness.
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Family Faith Under Fire
$18.95Add to cartIn our toxic culture, it increasingly seems as if raising children in the Faith is a losing battle. Perhaps your spouse wishes you were more “fun” than religious, or your peers challenge you in your beliefs. Concerns related to faith can become touchy topics for today’s believers, especially when questions arise regarding your views on family life or your approach to raising children.
With his rare voice of reason and characteristic humor, popular television and radio host Dr. Ray Guarendi provides you with sound practical and spiritual wisdom and expertise as a clinical psychologist and father of ten. In these engaging pages, Dr. Ray addresses numerous issues, such as:
*How can I live my Faith better, especially with those closest to me?
*What to do when children ask: Why do we have to go to church when Dad doesn’t?
*How can we get our toddler to behave during Mass?
*Should adolescents be required to go to Mass if they don’t want to?
*What should I do when my adult children and grandchildren aren’t living the Faith?Additionally, Dr. Ray lays out ways in which parents can witness to their beliefs, even in broken marriages. You will also learn how to respond when your children’s faith is threatened at school or through peers who don’t share your beliefs, to protect them from unhealthy influences and mindsets.
Moreover, you will find tips for increasing your focus during Mass, concrete advice on setting an example for your children, and ways to help teenagers develop reverence for God at Mass.
Above all, you will learn who you are as a child of God and how to open your heart to His mercy and healing, regardless of your past experiences or how wounded you are now. Let Dr. Ray show you effective ways to live your Faith and share it convincingly and peacefully with those you love.
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Dearest Soul : A Spiritual Journey With Padre Pio
$24.95Add to cartPadre Pio was well known during his lifetime as a spiritual director to many souls all over the world. What if you, too, could receive his guidance and counsel? You will find just that in the treasures of his letters, written about 100 years ago to his spiritual directors and to his spiritual daughters.
Dearest Soul o?ers spiritual guidance for every soul in Padre Pio’s own words, drawn from those letters. This book illustrates his journey as a prophet of our time, as one who is so similar and yet so di?erent from us. Fr. John Aurilia, OFM Cap., who served as Padre Pio’s secretary in 1967, shows us the human side of a di?cult saint. Padre Pio is a great master in guiding us through life, and we love him because he was one of us, a person full of fears, con?icts, joy, pain, success, discouragement, and hope. Most of all, he was a man of prayer and contemplation, which overshadowed and gave support to all his other gifts. Padre Pio faced many challenges in his spiritual journey and, in doing so, taught us how to make our journey.
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Mother Most Powerful
$14.95Add to cartThe tradition of praying litanies can be traced back to the early centuries of the Church. Of all the litanies to Mary, the most used and well known is the Litany of Loreto. It is named after its place of origin, the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto in Italy, and was approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587. Since then, the Litany of Loreto has been a source of inspiration not just for the faithful but for poets, artists, musicians, and builders.
Mother Most Powerful reflects on each of the fifty-four titles of Mary found in the Litany of Loreto. As Our Lady’s Litany has for centuries, this book will draw you into love and veneration of the Blessed Mother in her titles.
These illuminating reflections can be read and prayed in any order and in whatever frequency you choose. They could be the companion to a novena or read over the course of months or a year. Perfect for individual quiet time or a group study, this book will help you grow in devotion to Mary while learning about the Litany of Loreto and the beauty, history, and meaning of Mary’s titles therein.
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Gods Superheroes Amazing Catholic Women Volume 2
$17.95Add to cartDid you know that God has superheroes of his own? They started as ordinary people of different ages, from all different countries and different races, from rich and poor and all walks of life. Then they heard God’s call, accepted their missions, and were changed forever!
God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Women, Vol. II highlights another thirty-six amazing Catholic women, including Saint Catherine Laboure, Servant of God Chiara Lubich, Saint Faustina, Saint Helena, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Venerable Mary Lange, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Rose of Lima, and Saint Teresa de los Andes.
The women in this book were courageous and determined in their Catholic Faith. Some of them even had what could be called “superpowers.” God gave them special abilities that helped them bring people closer to him, such as healing, levitation, reading hearts and minds, and knowing future events. Whether enduring their own weaknesses or facing persecution, torture, and even death, they held onto their faith and never wavered in their mission.
God’s superheroes are still champions for good today. They want you to continue their work of helping those in need, fighting evil and injustice, and making Jesus known and loved. They want to help you find the mission that God has for you.
Learn about holy men in this book’s companion — God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Men, Vol. II.
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Gods Superheroes Amazing Catholic Men Volume 2
$17.95Add to cartDid you know that God has superheroes of his own? They started as ordinary people of different ages, from all different countries and different races, from rich and poor and all walks of life. Then they heard God’s call, accepted their missions, and were changed forever!
God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Men, Vol. II highlights another thirty-eight amazing Catholic men, including Saint Damien de Veuster, Saint Francis de Sales, Hugh O’Flaherty, Saint Jean de Brebeuf, Saint Jose Sanchez del Rio, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Philip Neri, Blessed Solanus Casey, and a trio of heroic chaplains: Servant of God Emil Kapaun, Venerable Joseph Lafleur, and Servant of God Vincent Capodanno.
The men in this book were brave and bold in their Catholic Faith. Some of them even had what could be called “superpowers.” God gave them special abilities that helped them bring people closer to him, such as healing, bilocation, reading hearts and minds, and knowing future events. Whether dealing with their own weaknesses or facing persecution, torture, and even death, they held onto their faith and never wavered in their mission.
God’s superheroes are still champions for good today. They want you to continue their work of helping those in need, fighting evil and injustice, and making Jesus known and loved. They want to help you find the mission that God has for you.
Learn about holy women in this book’s companion — God’s Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Women, Vol. II.
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Let Us Begin
$18.95Add to cartIt’s no secret we live in a time of confusion, scandal, and chaos. Our response is often despair, hopelessness, or uncertainty of what to do next. The world, however, needs to be repaired; what is broken needs to be rebuilt. Jesus famously asked Saint Francis of Assisi to rebuild his Church. Today, so many Catholics want their lives, families, nation, and Church repaired as well.
Let Us Begin highlights the unmatched witness of Francis on how to repair the brokenness of the human heart as well as to restore a world in need of renewal. As Francis realized more than 800 years ago, personal conversion is the key to renewing our Church and our culture.
Francis accepted God’s invitation to let Christ change his life, and thus he began to live as Christ. He labored to repair what was broken, but he accomplished this tremendous rebuild by being enamored with Christ. Renewal in our age will follow the same path: When we are made into Christ, we change the world.
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Miracles Of The Saints
$39.95Add to cartWho, having witnessed a miracle, can deny the power of God?
This awe-inspiring compendium of testimonies of the miraculous reinforces the role of
supernatural grace in the life of the Church. The stories demonstrate how miracles prove the
omnipotence of God, who speaks through His saints to heal and convert souls.Miracles of the Saints is a colorful treasury that includes stories of well-known saints as well as new intercessors in the Church Triumphant.
Illustrated with holy images and photographs of their homelands, this collection brings to life the reality of these saints’ lives and works, from ancient times to present-day canonizations by Pope Francis.
Readers will discover:
*All that can be known about St. Philomena’s mysterious life and origins, and how her intercession has brought about miracles for centuries
*How St. Anthony of Padua converted a Cathar heretic by commanding a mule to venerate the Blessed Sacrament
*St. Conrad of Piacenza’s “miracle of the bread,” which fed the hungry during the great famine of Sicily
*How St. Mariam of Bethlehem, who grew up in the footsteps of Jesus in the Holy Land, miraculously overcame numerous obstacles to her vocation and received the stigmata
Each featured saint points to the power that comes not from themselves but from God, who
provides these gifts to bring souls closer to Him. These saints humbly remind us that sainthood and the supernatural events associated with it ultimately consist of daily death to self and embodiment of the Gospel.The saints profiled in this book provide instruction for how to hold fast to the Faith in a sinful
world. Their miracles – both during their lifetimes and after their deaths – testify to the level
of holiness they attained and prompt us to meditate on the Beatific Vision they now enjoy due to the choices they made in life.Whether through increased devotion to a patron saint or discovery of a new friend in Heaven, these stories will inspire and encourage you to grow in heroic virtue.
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Bible And Marriage
$39.99Add to cartThis series on the seven sacraments provides readers with a deeper appreciation of God’s gifts and call in the sacraments through a renewed encounter with God’s Word.
In this volume, leading Catholic teacher and popular speaker John Bergsma offers a biblical theology of marriage rooted in the Old and New Testaments that will be interesting and informative to the church catholic. This book shows the biblical basis for the teaching that marriage is a sacrament. It provides lay teachers with background and depth on a topic taught frequently in the parish, making it suitable for classroom use and parish ministry.
Series editors are Timothy C. Gray and John Sehorn. Gray is president of the Augustine Institute, which has one million subscribers to its online content channel, Formed.org. Gray and Sehorn teach at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, which prepares students for Christian mission through on-campus and distance education programs.
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Sacred Space Retreats And Reflections For Daily Life
$9.99Add to cartAN ESSENTIAL COMPANION FOR SACRED SPACE READERS
For more than a quarter century, the Irish Jesuits of Sacred Space have invited readers to carve out moments of stillness amid the constant churn of modern life. Designed to strengthen and deepen your faith, this special edition of seasonal retreats and reflections is an indispensable resource for newcomers and longtime fans of Sacred Space. Full retreats for Advent and Lent provide a structured path to meaningful contemplation and welcome renewal, and a selection of prayers and Ignatian-inspired readings are perfect for year-round inspiration.
Whether used alongside the annual Sacred Space: The Prayer Book or as a stand-alone treasure of spiritual insights, this companion volume has the power to deepen your relationship with Jesus.
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Christmas In Heaven
$17.95Add to cartIn charming rhyming verse, Christmas in Heaven tells the poignant story of a little boy who is sad because his grandmother has passed away. It is Christmastime, and the boy asks his grandfather where his grandmother might be. The grandfather responds by telling the boy his fondest hope–that his grandmother is in Heaven.
The boy closes his eyes as his grandfather describes that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday and that a great, festive party is taking place in Heaven. It’s a scene filled with angels and saints, music and laughter, joy and love, and most of all, abundant life!
This beautiful little book will give children an unforgettable vision of Heaven while strengthening in them the theological virtue of hope — a hope that will assist them throughout their lives in dealing with fear, grief, pain, and suffering.
It will also introduce them to the incredible world of the saints. Indeed, the most beloved saints and angels make appearances in Christmas in Heaven, all doing the things they’re best known for:
*St. Honore, patron saint of bakers, is making Jesus’ birthday cake
*St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, is leading the choir
*St. Lucy, patron saint of the blind, is lighting the Christmas tree
*St. Gabriel is blowing his horn
*St. Nicholas is leaving presents under the tree
*St. Therese is giving out flowers
*St. Francis is surrounded by little animals
*St. Patrick is handing out shamrocksThe book includes a helpful two-page glossary with short descriptions of each saint depicted.
Christmas in Heaven combines a delightful teaching on the saints with a sweet story of a boy who, through the eyes of faith, gets to see his grandmother again in Heaven. It is sure to tug at the heartstrings of readers young and old, bringing yuletide joy to all.
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Stigmatists : Their Gifts, Their Revelations, Their Warnings
$29.95Add to cartThere have been very few books that offer a serious, reliable, thoughtful look at stigmatists, and specifically, what I call visionary stigmatists. Interestingly, almost all Church-approved stigmatists have been just that: visionaries as well as stigmatists. This book focuses on Church-approved stigmatists and their visions, revelations, and prophecies and warnings. In some cases, the prophecies and warnings relate to the End Times and Second Coming of Christ. That includes the striking revelations of the likes of Saint Faustina (1905-38), the first canonized saint of the new millennium. One might rightly interpret the mark of the stigmata (sometimes invisible stigmata, as in the cases of Saints Faustina and Catherine of Siena) as a heavenly/Church affirmation of these saints’ authenticity, likewise adding a certain authenticity to their claimed visions.
It is interesting that many people, including Protestants and even non-Christians, are intrigued by stigmata. It seems that nearly everyone finds claims of stigmata fascinating; there doesn’t seem to be a lot of scoffers. Anytime the notion of stigmata is raised, including by Hollywood (albeit sensationally), eyes are wide open.
This book opens with a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of stigmata, beginning with the words of St. Paul that some believe might be the first recorded case of stigmata. Aside from St. Paul, Saint Francis (1182-1226) is believed to be the first stigmatist. The opening chapter looks at the data and cases that we know of. Thereafter, the book provides individual chapters focused on figures from Catherine of Siena to Anne Catherine Emmerich, Gemma Galgani, Padre Pio, and more, finishing with Saint Faustina.
Notably, not all of these stigmatic saints had visions of the Final Days. They need not to have changed history. Some of the special visions were along the lines of St. Francis’s transformational conversations with Jesus at the San Damiano cross, which nonetheless had a significant larger purpose: “Francesco,” said Jesus, “ripara la mia Chiesa.” (“Francis, repair my Church.”)
Francis did just that. That was a historic moment for the Church and the faith. Unlike the likes of Martin Luther, Francis endeavored upon a genuine reformation.
These stigmatists and their revelations have spoken to us in profound ways from the time of Christ to the Middle Ages to literally the end times. Truly, there is no more crucial time than now to take a prayerful look at what th
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Contemporary Catholic Poetry
$35.00Add to cartFeaturing 23 contemporary Catholic poets, from Julia Alvarez and Carolyn Forche to Timothy Murphy and Franz Wright, this anthology is an essential collection that captures the spectrum of the Catholic experience.
Editors Ryan Wilson and April Lindner have collected the work of Catholic poets born in 1950 and afterward. Featuring diverse styles, aesthetics, and forms, this selection demonstrates “the myriad ways the Church has left its mark on the imaginations of these notable contemporary poets.” A treasury of vibrant beauty–this collection explores the personal, practical, and political, of faith, nature, life, and lament–a welcome gift to all lovers of poetry and language.
“Poems represent the world and the people who inhabit it: they introduce us to plants, animals, human characters, and highly specific places. They show us striking images that may be familiar to us or entirely eldritch, tell us about experiences that might be akin to our own or quite different from our own. They delight us, seduce us, inspire us, instruct us, mock us, condemn us, console us, and mourn us. They challenge us, protest against us, and, sometimes, they baffle us. They celebrate the glories of the created world and its people, and they commemorate momentous occasions; they also curse the cruelty and the horror of the world and its people, and they lament catastrophes. They imagine other people’s lives and other worlds. They invoke deities and absences. They also speak intimately of heartfelt truths, describe local haunts, and address ordinary people directly. They meditate on living, on dying, and on the passage of time. They tell us stories, they tell us lies, and they tell us stories that reveal the truth through lying, to paraphrase the great painter Pablo Picasso. They enchant us with beauty and appall us with terror. Above all, poems remember. Each poem is, on a fundamental level, an act of remembrance, a kind of handprint pressed against the wall of Time.”–from the Preface of Contemporary Catholic Poetry
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Contemporary Catholic Poetry
$25.00Add to cartFeaturing 23 contemporary Catholic poets, from Julia Alvarez and Carolyn Forche to Timothy Murphy and Franz Wright, this anthology is an essential collection that captures the spectrum of the Catholic experience.
Editors Ryan Wilson and April Lindner have collected the work of Catholic poets born in 1950 and afterward. Featuring diverse styles, aesthetics, and forms, this selection demonstrates “the myriad ways the Church has left its mark on the imaginations of these notable contemporary poets.” A treasury of vibrant beauty–this collection explores the personal, practical, and political, of faith, nature, life, and lament–a welcome gift to all lovers of poetry and language.
“Poems represent the world and the people who inhabit it: they introduce us to plants, animals, human characters, and highly specific places. They show us striking images that may be familiar to us or entirely eldritch, tell us about experiences that might be akin to our own or quite different from our own. They delight us, seduce us, inspire us, instruct us, mock us, condemn us, console us, and mourn us. They challenge us, protest against us, and, sometimes, they baffle us. They celebrate the glories of the created world and its people, and they commemorate momentous occasions; they also curse the cruelty and the horror of the world and its people, and they lament catastrophes. They imagine other people’s lives and other worlds. They invoke deities and absences. They also speak intimately of heartfelt truths, describe local haunts, and address ordinary people directly. They meditate on living, on dying, and on the passage of time. They tell us stories, they tell us lies, and they tell us stories that reveal the truth through lying, to paraphrase the great painter Pablo Picasso. They enchant us with beauty and appall us with terror. Above all, poems remember. Each poem is, on a fundamental level, an act of remembrance, a kind of handprint pressed against the wall of Time.”–from the Preface of Contemporary Catholic Poetry
