{"title":"All Products","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"last-priest-standing-by-fr-richard-infante","title":"Last Priest Standing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe list of authors who have illuminated the life of the Catholic clergy is impressive: G.K. Chesterton, Georges Bernanos, J.F. Powers, Edwin O’Connor, and Graham Greene. To that list you can now add Richard Infante, a priest himself and a master of the art of fiction. This volume gathers his already-published stories with a new novella, “Saints and Sojourners.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drama in the stories emerges from matters peculiar to priestly life, yet applicable to every vocation. In priesthood as in family life, there are generation gaps. There are crises. There are infidelities — and near-infidelities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is always grace, though it sometimes arrives in a distressing disguise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“These stories are something more than realist. They’re real. And so they hit a reader not the way words usually do, but rather the way life does.” (From the foreword by Mike Aquilina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Infante is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, He holds four master’s degrees, including a Master of Fine Arts in fiction writing from the University of Pittsburgh. His work has appeared in journals such as Dappled Things, The Catholic Faith, and Pennsylvania Illustrated. He has been active in the promotion of the arts in the Pittsburgh region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lambing Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152055869599,"sku":"9780692560914","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/LPS-Resized.png?v=1632769297"},{"product_id":"praying-for-freckles-growing-maronite-gene-kail","title":"Praying for Freckles","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in or have been asked if “Maronite” was the same as “Mennonite”, you’ll want to read \u003cem\u003ePraying for Freckles.\u003c\/em\u003e In this hilarious memoir, Gene Kail describes growing up in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and what it meant to be a Lebanese-American coming of age in the United States in the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lambing Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152055935135,"sku":"9780997821505","price":9.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/AR-301249999.jpg?v=1632769299"},{"product_id":"sharing-christs-priesthood-a-bible-study-for-catholics","title":"Sharing Christ’s Priesthood: A Bible Study for Catholics","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharing Christ’s Priesthood is an engaging and insightful Bible study that shows how we are called to be mediators between God and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Lambing Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152056000671,"sku":"9780692567494","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/SCP-Resized.png?v=1632769301"},{"product_id":"take-five-on-the-job-meditations-with-st-ignatius","title":"Take Five: On-The-Job Meditations with St. Ignatius","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild your career while you build your faith by discovering the balance and insight of one of history’s greatest workers–St. Ignatius–founder of the Jesuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned and written to be used in short breaks from work, there are three prompts following each meditation to help you apply St. Ignatius’s teaching to interpersonal issues, stress, office politics, goal setting, moral issues, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lambing Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152056131743,"sku":"9780692584873","price":9.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/51G103brbJL._SX311_BO1204203200.jpg?v=1632769303"},{"product_id":"praying-in-the-presence-of-our-lord-with-st-thomas-aquinas","title":"Praying In The Presence Of Our Lord with St. Thomas Aquinas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTantum ergo Sacramentum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVeneremur cernui\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDown in adoration falling,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLo! The Sacred Host we hail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese words, written by the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas, have inspired millions over the past seven centuries. St. Thomas's devotion to the Eucharist was profound. His brother Dominicans recalled that he would spend long hours kneeling before the tabernacle. When he faced a particularly difficult problem, he would lean against the tabernacle, as if to rest against the Master's heart as did the Beloved Disciple at the Last Supper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow St. Thomas's immortal poems of praise - in both their original Latin and stunning translation - have been assembled along with insightful meditations and commentary by Mike Aquilina in Praying in the Presence of Our Lord with St. Thomas Aquinas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lambing Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152056197279,"sku":"9780692712818","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/PIP-Resized.png?v=1632769304"},{"product_id":"comfort-for-the-sick-and-dying","title":"Comfort for the Sick and Dying","description":"\u003cp class=\"jlbAdWebHeader\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Christian comfort for those facing illness or death and wisdom to guide all who care for them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jlbAdWebBodyText\"\u003eHere is a storehouse of Christian wisdom for people facing the most vulnerable and desperate times of their lives: the onset of serious illness or the approach of death. These pages are also essential reading for Christian caregivers and for wise souls who want to prepare now for illness or death, either of which can come any day, even to those of us in perfect health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jlbAdWebBodyText\"\u003eWith refreshing clarity and fidelity to Scripture, the author, Msgr. David Greenstock, will show you how to let Jesus Himself give you strength. You’ll learn how to make better use of the sacraments to gain spiritual sustenance; you’ll even discover how to transform your sufferings into occasions for communion with God. Best of all, you’ll learn how to resist the temptations that especially afflict sick people, and how best to pray, when you’re sick, to the God who assures you He will wipe away all your tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152061407391,"sku":"9780918477965","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9780918477965_sm.jpg?v=1632769383"},{"product_id":"how-to-make-a-good-confession-a-pocket-guide-to-reconciliation-with-god","title":"How to Make a Good Confession: A Pocket Guide to Reconciliation With God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make your Confessions less difficult and more fruitful\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you still drag your feet about going to Confession, here's the help you need to enable you to overcome your reluctance and open your soul to the vast reservoir of mercy found in Confession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis down-to-earth, practical guide shows you how to transform your confessions from embarrassing moments in a dark room into profound experiences of God's love. The author, Fr. John Kane, provides solid guidelines for how you can (and must) make the most effective possible use of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Even better, he shows you how to carry the grace of Confession into your daily life, so that you'll start winning - consistently - your battles against sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a book you can return to again and again in order to renew your sense of God's mercy - as well as to gain Fr. Kane's help in examining your conscience and bringing your life into greater conformity with the light of the gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Fr. Kane's help to confess well and avoid sin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne truth you must realize, or you'll never drive sin from your soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo reasons why God forgives sin, but still punishes the sinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree characteristics of the truly forgiven sinner: do you have them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour past sins: startling ways they can help you love God more today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue repentance and its counterfeits: three ways to find the genuine article\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to tell whether you're sorry for your sins - even if you don't feel sorry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe embarrassment of going to Confession - how it can actually help you imitate Christ!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heavy price of your sins: no, you probably don't realize it, and yes, it's worse than you think\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy hating sin does not mean hating the sinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy true saints will always consider themselves sinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorrow for sin: how it deepens your compassion for others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to take advantage of Lent each year to overcome your sins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more that will help you get more spiritual fruit out of Confession than you may even have thought was possible!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152063930527,"sku":"9781928832294","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781928832294_sm.jpg?v=1632769428"},{"product_id":"how-to-read-the-bible","title":"How to Read the Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf all books, the one we need to know best is the Bible, which contains the revelation of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGod has spoken to us, and the Bible contains His message. God has redeemed us, and the Bible shows us our Redeemer. It tells us what God wants us to know, about Himself, and about ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Bible does not interpret itself, and the Catholic Church has always rightly protected the faithful from erroneous interpretations. The Bible is such a diverse collection of texts, of so many types and ages, that in order to unlock its treasures we need the wisest of guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbbé Poelman is such a guide, writing entirely under the guidance of the Church's authority and that of the Holy Spirit who makes the Church live. He begins not with Genesis but with the Gospels, the \"loftiest, most sacred, and most mysterious part of the whole Bible,\" wherein Christ is revealed, the inmost life of God and the source of our promised joy. Christ is the key to the whole of Scripture, the summit of the mountain to which all roads lead, and all the books of the Bible make most sense when read with him in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly then, having introduced us to Christ through the Gospels of Luke and John, does Abbé Poelman turn to Genesis and to the creation of the world, to the Patriarchs and the story of the Covenant. This is the story of how God formed a universe and a people in which Christ might be born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is short and to the point, and passages of Scripture are selected for prayerful reading, so that by the time we arrive back at the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, we understand Christ to be truly the center and goal of human history. Brief summaries of the Acts, Letters of the Apostles, and Book of Revelation complete this wonderful little book, leaving us full of love for the God of our salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152064192671,"sku":"9781933184661","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/51r30UvjZBL._SX321_BO1204203200.jpg?v=1632769436"},{"product_id":"how-to-resist-temptation","title":"How to Resist Temptation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to resist temptation now — before it's too late!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've no doubt taken steps to ensure your safety - and your family's - from various kinds of worldly calamities. But if you haven't made sure you're properly on guard against temptations, you're setting yourself up for a spiritual disaster of immense proportions. No matter how devoted to Christ you are, temptations are going to come to you. That's why \u003ci\u003eHow to Resist Temptation\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for every serious Catholic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author, Fr. Francis J. Remler, C.M., helps you prepare yourself so that, when temptations begin to assail your soul, you'll be ready. Learn from Father's experience Fr. Remler gives you the benefit of his expertise as a confessor and shepherd of souls, as he shows you how to identify and guard against common misunderstandings of what temptation really is and what it is not - misunderstandings that can paralyze your spiritual growth. He details ways you can recognize the elements of temptation - and be on guard against often-unrecognized causes of individual temptations. He reveals how you can keep the memories of your past sins from troubling and tempting you now, and clarifies why God allows temptation to exist in the first place. He even explores the role of the demonic in day-to-day temptations - with firm faith in God's power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marvelously encouraging and optimistic book, \u003ci\u003eHow to Resist Temptation\u003c\/i\u003e even contains useful directions on how you can - believe it or not - actually benefit from temptation, and how you can learn from others' examples as you fight against temptation. So the next time the siren song of temptation starts to sound in your ears, don't try to tough out the struggle alone - call on God's ever-plentiful grace, and go to battle against sin armed with the wisdom of \u003ci\u003eHow to Resist Temptation!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you can do to guard against temptations when their causes are out of your control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe essential virtue that temptations foster in your soul - when you resist them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow your patient endurance of temptations can become a source of deep and abiding joy for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne thing you can do daily that will make your temptations lose their force over your soul - it's surprisingly easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy it's so important for you to avoid even thinking about your past sins - unless you want to give temptation a new foothold in your soul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasions of sin: how you should deal with them when you go to Confession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn important and relatively easy way you can begin to make up for your sins of the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you should do if you're afraid that you aren't resisting temptations firmly enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Catherine of Siena, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary of Egypt, and other holy souls: how they resisted even the most virulent temptations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus much, much more from an experienced priest who knows the human heart - and how to direct it away from temptations and toward God!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152064487583,"sku":"9781928832393","price":11.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781928832393_sm.jpg?v=1632769438"},{"product_id":"who-is-the-devil","title":"Who is the Devil?","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn these pages written over half-a-century ago, Nicolas Corte gives you incontrovertible proof that Satan exists, that he and his legions of devils assault you daily, and that by means of relentless attacks — overwhelming and subtle — they intend to corrupt you, damn you, and drag you into Hell along with those you love and all the rest of mankind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grand battle is raging — right now — for the future of your soul: not an abstract battle of ideas and principles, but a tough, personal struggle that pits God and you against Satan and his minions. Worse: the nearer you grow to God and the closer to victory, the greater are the traps the Devil lays in your path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith God’s help — and the help of the good angels, who are truly your friends and guardians — you can repel the Devil; but to succeed, you must first come to understand Satan’s devious ways and recognize his subtle paths of attack. Armed with that knowledge, which Nicolas Corte gives you here, you’ll soon be able to identify temptations early and equip yourself to repel them long before they grow strong enough to overthrow you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, the Devil’s trials will cease to be for you occasions of sin, becoming instead (as they did for scores of saints) providential opportunities for genuine spiritual victories. In the pages of \u003cem\u003eWho is the Devil?\u003c\/em\u003e Nicolas Corte will also show you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy, if you are Christian, you must believe in devils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own personal devil? Did you know it’s not just Satan trying to bring you down?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple way to banish fear of the Devil . . . no matter how scarlet your sins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe terrible distance the “kingdom of Satan” extends into this world (You’ll be surprised!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy even as we fall into sin, we remain “like unto angels”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow some angels sinned, and why — unlike our sins — theirs are unforgiveable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitches and sorcerers: the powers they don’t really have (and the dangerous ones they do!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow, long before the Internet, the Devil assaulted St. Anthony with obscene images. The saint repelled them (and shows how we can, too)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatanism: what it really is and how — unknowingly — even ordinary folks like us fall into it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExorcisms and the priests who perform them: actual cases considered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe eye-opening dangers of Black Magic and Black Masses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe even greater perils involved in doubting Satan’s existence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally: how, despite the subtlety and raw power of Satan and his minions, you can be assured of salvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152077824159,"sku":"9781933184883","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781933184883_sm.jpg?v=1632769593"},{"product_id":"world-of-ben-hur-the","title":"The World of Ben Hur","description":"\u003cp\u003eA must-have for fans of the epic film, acclaimed author Mike Aquilina offers an unflinching look at the life and times in which the epic adventure of Ben-Hur is set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy exploring the gripping times in which the Roman Empire ruled the world, countless scenes throughout the film will have greater meaning and a significance that only knowledge of history can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll come to a deeper understanding of the Roman penal system that led Judah Ben-Hur to the galleys, the struggle to survive disease and martyrdom, the inevitable destiny of the slave, and the truth about the Roman games that gave birth to the famous chariot race that remains one of the most memorable experiences in cinematic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we strip away centuries of accumulated tradition and look at Jesus of Nazareth with fresh eyes, you’ll also share with Ben-Hur the exciting, confusing, and life-changing experience of meeting Jesus for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with new wisdom and keen insights into the fascinating history of the Roman Empire, you’ll never watch Ben-Hur the same again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152077955231,"sku":"9781622823178","price":7.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781622823178.jpg?v=1632769598"},{"product_id":"where-is-that-in-the-bible","title":"Where is THAT in the Bible?","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnow Exactly What Scripture Means\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his first book for Our Sunday Visitor, noted Catholic apologist Patrick Madrid helps you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe absolutely certain your interpretation of Scripture is accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how the simple sentence \"I never said you stole money\" can be the key to understanding the entire Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer any questions a non-Catholic might throw at you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn exactly what the Bible teaches about the Pope, priestly celibacy, homosexuality, abortion, salvation, and other hot topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObtain a working knowledge of Scripture so you can feel comfortable talking with Fundamentalists and Evangelicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the life-giving truth and power of Scripture to transform your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome an effective spokesman for the truth of Catholic teaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith comprehensive Scripture references, quotes from the great teachers of the Faith, tips on how to deflate even the most vehement arguments, as well as a list of verses typically used against Catholics with effective counterarguments, \u003cstrong\u003eWhere Is That in the Bible?\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great book of Scripture-based apologetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152080347295,"sku":"9780879736934","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/693.jpg?v=1632769623"},{"product_id":"lectors-guide-to-biblical-pronunciations-updated","title":"Lector's Guide to Biblical Pronunciations, Updated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate An Embargo On Embarrassment With the Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew things are more publicly embarrassing than stumbling over a word during the readings at Mass. Avoid a fiasco by learning the correct pronunciation of hundreds of biblical names with \u003cb\u003eLector's Guide to Biblical Pronunciations, Updated\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very popular bestseller has been completely updated and expanded to correspond with the new \u003cb\u003eLectionary\u003c\/b\u003e. With nearly double the entries of the original edition, it is still the same small size that will fit neatly into your pocket, purse, or out of sight on the Ambo. So reasonably priced, every lector should have his or her own copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152081166495,"sku":"9780879739904","price":8.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/990.jpg?v=1632769643"},{"product_id":"why-is-that-in-tradition","title":"Why is THAT in Tradition?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStraightforward answers to all the arguments against Tradition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe popular bestseller \u003cb\u003eWhere is That in the Bible?\u003c\/b\u003e showed the Scriptural basis for often-questioned Catholic doctrines. Now the same author tackles the other half of the divine revelation. When someone accuses the Catholic Church of adding man-made doctrinal aberrations that go against Scripture, this is the book to reach for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen non-Catholics dispute the Church's teachings, they often distort the facts. This book clears away the distortions and explains what the Church has always taught about hot topics like Mary, praying for the dead, and indulgences. It also explains the difference between Tradition with a capital T and the many traditions that are simply customary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, those doctrines that outsiders most often dispute are the very doctrines that, properly understood, bring people home to the Church. Share this book with a non-Catholic friend. You might be surprised by the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152084279455,"sku":"9781931709064","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T10.jpg?v=1632769656"},{"product_id":"take-five-meditations-with-john-henry-newman","title":"Take Five: Meditations with John Henry Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Newman provides a model for so many different kinds of Catholics. He did what love required.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -- Scott Hahn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Henry Newman's journey to Catholicism is one of the greatest stories of the nineteenth-century Church. He relied on divine revelation, together with logical reasoning and historical facts, to reach religious truths and vigorously defend religious doctrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach topical entry begins with an excerpt from this saintly man's writings, followed by these helpful prompts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink About It -- Points that serve as a springboard for prayerful consideration of each meditation topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Imagine -- A scripture scene that brings the issue at hand to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember --A simple memorization passage to help you work through the meditation topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to apply John Henry Newman's inspiring teachings to all of the situations in your life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152086081695,"sku":"9781592768004","price":5.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1105.jpg?v=1632769685"},{"product_id":"the-fathers-of-the-church-3rd-edition","title":"The Fathers of the Church, 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe hear the voices of the early Church Fathers even today. Their teachings, their guidance, their insights, and their sacrifice shaped the Catholic Church. They defined the canon of Scripture. They developed our creeds and forms of worship. They defined Christianity’s distinctive moral sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut who were they? What can we learn from their ancient teachings? What can the Fathers teach the 21st century – about holiness, culture, faith, and the Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive resource for anyone interested in learning about the Church Fathers and their legacy. Ideal for RCIA, catechists, clergy, as well as lay Catholics who want to learn more about the great teachers of early Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new and extensively updated Third Edition, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew! Twenty Church Fathers never before covered in this series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 75 more pages of information on the early Church!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew! Many poets of ancient Christianity, whose hymns we still sing today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extensively revised introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mothers of the Church and their impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch-friendly references and citations, topical index, timeline, and detailed bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152090570911,"sku":"9781612785615","price":18.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1259.jpg?v=1632769730"},{"product_id":"the-fathers-of-the-church-bible-nabre","title":"The Fathers of the Church Bible, NABRE","description":"\u003cp\u003eBringing together Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition in one volume!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fathers of the Church Bible\u003c\/b\u003e, NABRE will instruct in the faith and enliven your interest in Scripture through the insights from the Church fathers. You'll enjoy the latest NABRE translation of the Bible, along with 88 full color inserts covering a wide range of writings from the Church fathers, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the canon of Scripture?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat was God doing before creation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne being with two natures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Resurrection of the Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heavenly Hierarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaptism: Immersion or Sprinkling?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach topic features the wisdom of one or more of the Church fathers including St. Augustine, St. Justin Martyr, St. John Chrysostom, St. Cyprian, Irenaeus, Tertullian, St. Gregory the Great, St. Ambrose, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fathers of the Church Bible\u003c\/b\u003e, NABRE is ideal for anyone wanting to combine Scripture with insights on the Church fathers, their lives, and their thoughts on topics crucial to the Church and our Faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152093782175,"sku":"9781612786117","price":35.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1307.jpg?v=1632769767"},{"product_id":"prayers-for-our-catholic-family-spanish","title":"Prayers for Our Catholic Family, Spanish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of our faith begin in the home. This book is a handy, go-to resource for teaching basic, life-giving Catholic prayers and rediscovering the power of prayer as a family. Learning to pray at an early age has enormous value. We are able to more fully join in with family and community prayer, develop lifelong prayer habits, and are drawn into deeper union with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn one convenient book you now have all you need to learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOur foundational Catholic prayers\u003c\/b\u003e like the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDaily prayers for your family\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Morning Prayers, Angel Guardian, and the Memorare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Prayers from the sacraments\u003c\/b\u003e like the Act of Contrition and the Apostles' Creed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrayers with the saints, and many more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the morning, at the dinner table, at bedtime, or any time, \u003cb\u003ePrayers for Our Catholic Family\u003c\/b\u003e is sure to enrich your family's prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152096665759,"sku":"9781612787978","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1603.jpg?v=1632769848"},{"product_id":"the-pocket-gospels-and-psalms","title":"The Pocket Gospels and Psalms","description":"\u003cp\u003ePope Francis encourages us to read the Gospels and even to carry a small version with us, so we can take moments during the day to grow closer to Christ. This new pocket-sized collection of all four Gospels is an easy way to answer that call, and as a special bonus it includes the Psalms to aid in daily prayer and meditation. The \u003cb\u003ePocket Gospels and Psalms\u003c\/b\u003e, just 3.5\" x 5\" is just a little larger than a deck of cards, so it will fit easily into pocket or purse, and the flexible cover is especially durable. The New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition is easy to read and pray with. Makes a great gift or evangelization tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Take it, carry it with you and read it every day. It's Jesus Himself who speaks to you in the Gospel. It's the Word of Jesus, this is the Word of Jesus.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Pope Francis\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152099418271,"sku":"9781612789675","price":8.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1731.jpg?v=1632769918"},{"product_id":"laudato-si-on-care-for-our-common-home","title":"Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“In the heart of this world, the Lord of life, who loves us so much, is always present. He does not abandon us, he does not leave us alone, for he has united himself definitively to our earth, and his love constantly impels us to find new ways forward. Praise be to him!”\u003c\/i\u003e – Pope Francis, \u003ci\u003eLaudato Si’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his second encyclical, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pope Francis draws all Christians into a dialogue with every person on the planet about our common home. We as human beings are united by the concern for our planet, and every living thing that dwells on it, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Pope Francis’ letter joins the body of the Church’s social and moral teaching, draws on the best scientific research, providing the foundation for “the ethical and spiritual itinerary that follows.” \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaudato Si’\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e outlines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe current state of our “common home”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gospel message as seen through creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe human causes of the ecological crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcology and the common good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePope Francis’ call to action for each of us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sunday Visitor has included discussion questions, making it perfect for individual or group study, leading all Catholics and Christians into a deeper understanding of the importance of this teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152099549343,"sku":"9781612783864","price":11.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1753.jpg?v=1632769926"},{"product_id":"amoris-laetitia-on-love-in-the-family","title":"Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family","description":"\u003cp\u003e“All of us are called to keep striving towards something greater than ourselves and our families, and every family must feel this constant impulse. Let us make this journey as families, let us keep walking together.” Pope Francis, \u003cem\u003eAmoris Laetitia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his groundbreaking work on modern family life, \u003cem\u003eAmoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family\u003c\/em\u003e, Pope Francis continues to guide and lead the Church, calling us to be a sign of mercy and encouragement for families of all shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Our Sunday Visitor edition includes exclusive reflection and discussion questions\u003c\/strong\u003e, to help Catholics grow in our understanding of this call, and act upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAmoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family\u003c\/em\u003e the Holy Father expands on the topics and considerations of the two Synods on the family, and adds his own considerations to help us provide pastoral guidance to support and strengthen today’s families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Love in the Family guides us through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScripture – what we can learn from Biblical families and relationships with God and each other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReality – the experiences and challenges we face in today’s world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition – essential aspects of Church teaching on marriage and families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove – what it means for all our relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinistry – Pope Francis offers pastoral perspectives for helping build strong families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirituality – the expression of the Gospel message in our relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152099811487,"sku":"9781681920023","price":7.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T1763.jpg?v=1632769933"},{"product_id":"champion-of-the-church-extraordinary-life-of","title":"Champion of the Church: Extraordinary Life of Archbishop Noll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntrepreneur, Defender of the Faith, Teacher, Writer, Speaker, Leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the journey from a small-town, horse-riding pastor ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e... to one of the most influential prelates in the history of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead how he:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStood toe-to-toe against anti-Catholic preachers at tent meetings and worked to keep the Klu Klux Klan from gaining influence in his town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenned a series of religious education pamphlets for his parishioners, which led to his founding Our Sunday Visitor, one of the largest Catholic publishing houses in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegan Our Sunday Visitor Offering Envelopes and Our Sunday Visitor Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed a central role in the founding of the Catholic Press Association, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Legion of Decency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssisted in launching NBC radio's \"Catholic Hour\" with then-Father Fulton J. Sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully met the needs of his own growing diocese from starting a Catholic Charities to aid families devastated by the Depression to becoming a brick-and-mortar bishop following World War II; from confirming 133,000 people and ordaining 500 priests to -- even in his later years -- taking the time to hold Sunday evening information sessions in the Fort Wayne cathedral to teach the Catholic Faith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1875, John Noll was raised in a time when Catholic Americans were considered suspect, if not actual second-class citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdained in 1898, Father John Noll began his priesthood in an era when basic Catholic teachings were barely known by many members of the Church, and were often ridiculed and misrepresented by non-members. By helping both groups learn the truths of the Faith, he shaped his ministry, his legacy through Our Sunday Visitor, and the Catholic Church as a whole, in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152101679263,"sku":"9781592761494","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T200_300.gif?v=1632769978"},{"product_id":"catholic-prayer-book-for-mothers","title":"Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Glimpse Into the Future\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a woman could ever get a glimpse at what her world would be when she becomes a mother, she would be presented with the realilty that her innermost desires and life plans would be altered or put on hold because she would be inundated with the care of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf she was also allowed to glimpse the unending joy she would receive as a mother, there would be no pause to consider, no hesitation, as she embraced the whole package, knowing in her heart that her children will become her life's desires. -- From \u003cstrong\u003eCatholic Prayer Book for Mothers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal and traditional prayers and inspiration for mothers of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful gift for mothers and grandmothers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect baptismal gift from the parish to a new mom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152101744799,"sku":"9781681921815","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T212.jpg?v=1632769981"},{"product_id":"united-states-catholic-catechism-for-adults","title":"United States Catholic Catechism for Adults","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mt-10 lg:w-1\/2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"osv-rich-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe presence of the Catholic Church in the United States reaches back to the founding days of our country through the leadership of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. The\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnited States Catholic Catechism for Adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an excellent resource for preparation of catechumens in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and for ongoing catechesis of adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnited States Catholic Catechism for Adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an aid and a guide for individuals and small groups to deepen their faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"USCCB Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152102695071,"sku":"9781601376503","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/files\/T2547_300.gif?v=1697655344"},{"product_id":"the-mass-of-the-early-christians-2nd-edition","title":"The Mass of the Early Christians, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat did the first Christians believe about the Eucharist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did they follow Jesus' command, \"Do this in remembrance of me\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did they celebrate the Lord's Day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat would they recognize in today's Mass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answers may surprise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mass of the Early Christians\u003c\/strong\u003e, respected author, scholar, and television host Mike Aquilina reveals the Church's most ancient Eucharistic beliefs and practices. Using the words of the early Christians themselves -- from many documents and inscriptions -- Aquilina traces the history of the Mass from Jesus' lifetime through the fourth century. That the Mass stood at the center of the Church's life is evident in the Scriptures, as well as the earliest Christian sermons, letters, artwork, tombstones, and architecture. Even the pagans bore witness to the Mass in the records of their persecutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese legacies from the early Church bear witness to the same worship Catholics know today: the altar, the priest, the chalice of wine, the bread, the Sign of the Cross ... the \"Lord, have mercy\" ... the \"Holy, holy, holy\" ... and the Communion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"goodreads-widget\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152102858911,"sku":"9781592763207","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/T419.jpg?v=1632770020"},{"product_id":"faith-fusion-know-love-and-serve-christ-bilingual-catechi","title":"Faith Fusion: Know, Love, and Serve Christ Bilingual Catechi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFaith Fusion, Elementary Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, bilingual, bilingual, brings the Catholic Faith to life in words and images, and provides a comprehensive presentation of the teaching of the Church for students in grades 3 through 5. At the heart of every lesson is a clear and consistent focus on Scripture and Tradition, connected to the students' lives through prayer, reflections, activities, and stories of faith lived in the example of saints and other holy people. The students' faith formation is further enriched through special features in every lesson that deepen their knowledge of the faith and their Catholic identity. Their relationship with Christ is strengthened as they study, pray and apply God’s sacred Word to their lives. \u003ci\u003eFaith Fusion, Elementary Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect resource for students in grades 3 through 5 who have had no prior catechesis, have had a gap in their faith formation, need a foundation before they begin preparation for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist or are a part of a parish's RCIA process adapted for children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152124321951,"sku":"9781612788173","price":13.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/X1623.jpg?v=1632770110"},{"product_id":"men-women-and-the-mystery-of-love-practical-insights-from-john-paul-iis-love-and-responsibility","title":"Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love: Practical Insights from John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Sri is a gifted teacher and an equally talented writer. This book shows why. He breaks open Karol Wojtyla's great text, Love and Responsibility, in a way that's clear, engaging and very practical for the challenges of daily life. – Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Archbishop of Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated and expanded edition of Edward Sri's classic meditation on Pope John Paul II's Love and Responsibility includes a new introduction, new chapters for single people and engaged couples, and the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Pope John Paul II's foundational teaching on relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) published Love and Responsibility in 1960, revealing a fully formed philosophy of marriage—in which full union can only be achieved when each partner prioritizes the well-being and self-realization of the other. His analysis of the true meaning of human love is life changing and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Men, Women and the Mystery of Love, Edward Sri unpacks the contents of this great work, making it accessible to every reader. He emphasizes the down-to-earth nature of Love and Responsibility, giving readers actionable advice on issues such as: • How to determine if a relationship is one of authentic love or is doomed to failure • The problem of pornography • The meaning of friendship • How to achieve greater intimacy in marriage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy questions with each chapter make this a valuable resource not only for individual personal reading, but also for small group study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Edward Sri is a nationally known Catholic speaker and the author of several bestselling books. He is provost and professor of theology and Scripture at the Augustine Institute and founding leader with Curtis Martin of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). Dr. Sri holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He is the author of The Advent of Christ: Scripture Reflections to Prepare for Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Franciscan Media \u0026amp; Servant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152128549023,"sku":"9781632530806","price":17.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781632530806.jpg?v=1632770207"},{"product_id":"who-does-he-say-you-are-women-transformed-by-christ-in-the-gospels-2","title":"Who Does He Say You Are?: Women Transformed by Christ in the Gospels","description":"\u003cp\u003eShortly after the death of their brother, Lazarus, Martha offers this confident response to Jesus's gentle challenge, echoing the confession of Peter: \"Yes, Lord, I have believed that you are the Christ, the Son of God come into the world\" (John 11:26-27). Her response to this question would change the course of her life—of all their lives. And to the extent that we echo her confession, it transforms us as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Who Does He Say You Are?, Catholic missionary and speaker Colleen Mitchell captures the confessions of twelve more women from the Gospels, and shows how their stories answer this crucial question of identity: \"Who does he say you are?\" Holding up Mary as the ultimate example of intimate, transforming union, Mitchell weaves together moving anecdotes of her own search for identity as a Catholic woman along with twelve accounts of women in Scripture that are at once fresh yet familiar. In so doing, Mitchell connects in a compelling and very personal way with the Scriptures, inspiring readers to \"take up and read\" in order to discover the answer to this all-important question for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions at the end of each chapter can easily be adapted for group study, or used for private journaling or quiet reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColleen C. Mitchell and her husband are Catholic missionaries and founders of St. Bryce Missions and the St. Francis Emmaus Center, which care for at-risk mothers and their children in Costa Rica. The Franciscan spirit of their work is richly woven into her writing, which reflects a deep love of Scripture and compassion for women in need of encouragement and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Franciscan Media \u0026amp; Servant Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152132219039,"sku":"9781632531025","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781632531025.jpg?v=1632770242"},{"product_id":"el-via-crucis-para-todos","title":"El Via Crucis Para Todos","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith more than three million copies sold of the English edition of \u003cem\u003eEveryone’s Way of the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e, the Spanish edition of this perennial bestseller, \u003cem\u003eEl Vía Crucis Para Todos\u003c\/em\u003e, will find a welcome home with the twenty-six million Latino Catholics now in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than forty years, the simple, intimate, and powerful words of Clarence Enzler’s \u003cem\u003eEveryone’s Way of the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e have invited readers to grow closer to Christ by embracing the mystery of suffering in the world. By joining Christ on this transformative journey, we learn to become his disciples—his other self—to a hurting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzler’s classic is given new vibrancy with beautiful, meditative, commissioned woodcuts by Annika Nelson and her mother Gertrud Mueller Nelson. The artists express how these meditations show Christ among us—often in unexpected places. In their words, “We find him in the subway, yearning at the border, standing in the soup line—the bewildered soldier, the single mother, the abused child, the lonely senior, the bullied teen.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152145457311,"sku":"9781594714528","price":1.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781594714528.232x.jpg?v=1632770568"},{"product_id":"everyones-way-of-the-cross-large-print-large-print-edition","title":"Everyone's Way of the Cross (Large Print): Large-Print Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eClarence Enzler’s perennially bestselling Stations of the Cross booklet has sold more than 3 million copies since it was first published in 1970 and is now updated with fresh, bold, commissioned woodcuts by renowned artists Annika Nelson and Gertrud Mueller Nelson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than forty years, the simple, intimate, and powerful words of Clarence Enzler’s \u003cem\u003eEveryone’s Way of the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e (Large Print) have invited readers to grow closer to Christ by embracing the mystery of suffering in the world. By joining Christ on this transformative journey, we learn to become his disciples—his other self—to a hurting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnzler’s classic is given new vibrancy with beautiful, meditative, commissioned woodcuts by Annika Nelson and her mother Gertrud Mueller Nelson. The artists express how these meditations show Christ among us—often in unexpected places. In their words, “We find him in the subway, yearning at the border, standing in the soup line—the bewildered soldier, the single mother, the abused child, the lonely senior, the bullied teen.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152146210975,"sku":"9781594714542","price":2.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781594714542.232x.jpg?v=1632770581"},{"product_id":"john-paul-iis-biblical-way-of-the-cross","title":"John Paul II's Biblical Way of the Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1991, Pope John Paul II introduced a new Bible-based interpretation of the Stations of the Cross. This devotional guide invites readers to prayerfully walk in solidarity with Jesus on his agonizing way of the cross—from his last torturous moments in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death and burial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with full-color station images from previously unpublished paintings by Michael O'Brien, this booklet creates an ideal resource for individual or group devotional use, particularly during the Lenten season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152156106911,"sku":"9781594711282","price":1.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/1-59471-128-3.232x.jpg?v=1632770668"},{"product_id":"may-you-find-comfort-a-blessing-for-times-of-grieving","title":"May You Find Comfort: A Blessing for Times of Grieving","description":"\u003cp\u003eBereavement ministers, parish nurses, priests, deacons, and other members of pastoral teams will appreciate this simple booklet as a gift for the bereaved. It offers an elegant prayer and meditation in a beautiful layout, expressing the deep care and concern of the faith community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152157417631,"sku":"9781594712449","price":2.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/1-59471-244-1.232x.jpg?v=1632770699"},{"product_id":"out-of-the-ordinary-prayers-poems-and-reflections-for-every-season","title":"Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis perennial bestseller is now available in a tenth-anniversary edition that showcases Joyce Rupp's poems, a new preface by the author, and a new design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoyce Rupp's characteristic creativity and reverence for the divine are on full display in this collection of prayer resources for birthdays, holidays, holy days, transitions, and many other occasions, helping readers enter more deeply and reflectively into the liturgical and seasonal celebrations of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for personal use, or as a gift for loved ones celebrating a landmark occasion, \u003cem\u003eOut of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource for ministers, spiritual directors, and lay leaders alike, who turn to its prayers, reflections, and rituals for personal and communal occasions both \"ordinary\" and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152159416479,"sku":"9781594712203","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/1-59471-220-4.232x.jpg?v=1632770749"},{"product_id":"the-contemplative-heart","title":"The Contemplative Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Finley recognizes the depth and range of today's spiritual yearning and refuses to settle for anything but its most profound possibilities. He opens our everyday living to the contemplative traditions, practices, and teaching that have been traditionally the preserve of the monk, and he does so without diluting them. \u003cem\u003eThe Contemplative Heart\u003c\/em\u003e enables readers to realize that wherever we live, whatever we do, the richest possibilities of a contemplative life are within our reach-that they are in fact what we have been searching for all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152164331679,"sku":"9781893732100","price":11.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/26745193.JPG.232x.jpg?v=1632770914"},{"product_id":"the-thrill-of-the-chaste-catholic-edition-finding-fulfillment-while-keeping-your-clothes-on","title":"The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition): Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author, presents a completely revised Catholic edition of her bestselling work, \u003cem\u003eThe Thrill of the Chaste\u003c\/em\u003e. In this version, Eden shares her story of conversion to Catholicism and invites readers into a Catholic understanding of chastity and its spiritual benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Dawn Eden released \u003cem\u003eThe Thrill of the Chaste\u003c\/em\u003e in 2006, she was a Jewish convert to Protestant Christianity, preparing to make the final leap into Catholicism. Now, nine years later, Eden has extensively updated \u003cem\u003eThe Thrill of the Chaste\u003c\/em\u003e, sharing how her Catholic faith, the lives and intercession of the saints, and the healing power of the sacraments have led her to find her true identity in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised, Catholic version offers spiritual and practical advice for both men and women seeking to live chastely in a world that glorifies sex. Eden offers tips to help readers avoid temptation and live faithfully—including dressing modestly, but not being afraid to feel good about the way they look; trusting that God has a plan for their life and relationships; and making sure their “yes” comes from the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Thrill of the Chaste\u003c\/em\u003e is gaining renewed interest among Catholics because of the popularity of Eden’s second book, \u003cem\u003eMy Peace I Give You.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEden has been a guest on the \u003cem\u003eToday Show\u003c\/em\u003e and spoken on chastity, healing, and conversion in more than 150 venues worldwide. She is visible on her blog, \u003cem\u003eThe Dawn Patrol\u003c\/em\u003e, and at dawneden.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152168427679,"sku":"9780849913112","price":9.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/9781594715587.232x.jpg?v=1632771001"},{"product_id":"traveling-your-road-to-joy","title":"Traveling Your Road to Joy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTraveling Your Road to Joy\u003c\/em\u003e, participants examine joy in its innumerable facets. Joy is not a reward for our practice but is always a no-strings gift of the Holy Spirit, mediated through all the events of our lives. It is not a state of being, but the whole-hearted embrace of the divine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152169738399,"sku":"9781594712388","price":5.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/1-59471-238-7.232x.jpg?v=1632771043"},{"product_id":"weeds-among-the-wheat-discernment-where-prayer-and-action-meet","title":"Weeds Among the Wheat: Discernment: Where Prayer and Action Meet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith wisdom and common sense Father Green tackles a serious subject—discernment—and provides a clear, highly readable explanation for all Christians, in all walks of life. An invaluable tool for all who are called in their individual and communal lives to discern what God's will is in very concrete terms. Those facing major decisions in their lives will find special assistance and blessing in this extraordinary book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152170262687,"sku":"9780877933182","price":10.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/Weeds_Among_Wheat.232x.jpg?v=1632771064"},{"product_id":"courageous-generosity-a-bible-study-for-women-on-heroic-sacrifice","title":"Courageous Generosity:  A Bible Study for Women on Heroic Sacrifice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourageous Generosity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is another volume in the best-selling Courageous Bible study series for women from Emmaus Road Publishing. The focus of this volume is the call to exercise heroic generosity in imitation of our Savior. Designed for group study, \u003cem\u003eCourageous Generosity\u003c\/em\u003e can also be used for individual learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacy Mitch uses many proven catechetical tools. Students are sent both to the Scriptures and the \u003cem\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/em\u003e in search of answers. Most questions are objective, leading the student to know and appreciate the teaching of the Catholic Church. Mitch also includes subjective matter that will encourage the reader to a healthy examination of conscience and to real-life applications. Various Church documents and writings of the saints add depth of understanding to each lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacy's stories and anecdotes give a personal touch to each lesson, enabling other women to identify with the author in their own struggles and hopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCourageous Generosity\u003c\/em\u003e is destined to follow the success of her other volumes—teaching, encouraging, enlightening, and bringing many women to better know, love, and serve the Lord in the heart of the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStacy Mitch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and has worked as a high school religion teacher. She is a contributing author of the second edition of the \u003cem\u003eFaith and Life\u003c\/em\u003e elementary catechism series. She resides in Steubenville, Ohio, with her husband Curtis and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for individual or group study, our \u003cem\u003eCourageous\u003c\/em\u003e series examines the teaching of Sacred Scripture on women and the feminine pursuit of holiness for women of all ages and walks of life. Each book includes a leader’s guide and study questions to help promote and direct discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152175308959,"sku":"9781931018579","price":4.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/GetImage-38.jpg?v=1632771147"},{"product_id":"faith-of-our-fathers-why-the-early-christians-still-matter-and-always-will","title":"Faith of Our Fathers:  Why the Early Christians Still Matter and Always Will","description":"\u003cp\u003eGetting to know the Church Fathers means getting to know our own roots. It means knowing more deeply who we are as we learn more and more about who they are. The early Christians are our ancestors, our common genealogy, our family. When we look to our roots, what do we see? That’s what Mike Aquilina shows you in this book. The Fathers managed to pull off an amazing achievement. They converted the pagan world in a mere two and a half centuries. They did it without any resources, without any social or political power. They did it with the most primitive communications media. Yet their Church sustained a steady growth rate of 40 percent per decade over the course of those centuries. Maybe there’s something we can learn from them. This book is a journey into that world, a tour where your guides are the Fathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152178192543,"sku":"9781937155872","price":7.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/GetImage-76.jpg?v=1632771189"},{"product_id":"the-fulfillment-of-all-desire-a-guidebookto-god-based-on-the-wisdom-of-the-saints-hardcover","title":"The Fulfillment of All Desire:  A Guidebook to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints (HARDCOVER)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner: Honorable Mention from the Catholic Press Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRalph Martin, drawing upon the teaching of seven acknowledged “Spiritual Doctors” of the Church, presents an indepth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for the pilgrim who desires to know, love, and serve our Lord. Whether the reader is beginning the spiritual journey or has been traveling the road for many years, he will find a treasure of wisdom in \u003cem\u003eThe Fulfillment of All Desire\u003c\/em\u003e. It is destined to be a modern classic on the spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., founder of Friars of the Renewal and author of many books on the spiritual life, including \u003cem\u003eSpiritual Passages\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Journey to God\u003c\/em\u003e praised this book from Ralph Martin: “This is a book to keep at your place of prayer for years to come. Ralph Martin has given us the fruit of years of study of the spiritual life in the great Catholic tradition. It is a treasure chest of quotations of the greatest writers on the journey to God. Careful reading and rereading will be a source of powerful inspiration for all those on the spiritual journey.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152178880671,"sku":"9781931018388","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/GetImage-85.jpg?v=1632771205"},{"product_id":"the-fulfillment-of-all-desire-a-guidebookto-god-based-on-the-wisdom-of-the-saints-pb","title":"The Fulfillment of All Desire:  A Guidebook to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints (pb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner: Honorable Mention from the Catholic Press Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRalph Martin, drawing upon the teaching of seven acknowledged “Spiritual Doctors” of the Church, presents an indepth study of the journey to God. This book provides encouragement and direction for the pilgrim who desires to know, love, and serve our Lord. Whether the reader is beginning the spiritual journey or has been traveling the road for many years, he will find a treasure of wisdom in \u003cem\u003eThe Fulfillment of All Desire\u003c\/em\u003e. It is destined to be a modern classic on the spiritual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., founder of Friars of the Renewal and author of many books on the spiritual life, including \u003cem\u003eSpiritual Passages\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Journey to God\u003c\/em\u003e praised this book from Ralph Martin: “This is a book to keep at your place of prayer for years to come. Ralph Martin has given us the fruit of years of study of the spiritual life in the great Catholic tradition. It is a treasure chest of quotations of the greatest writers on the journey to God. Careful reading and rereading will be a source of powerful inspiration for all those on the spiritual journey.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152178946207,"sku":"9781931018364","price":26.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/GetImage-86.jpg?v=1632771206"},{"product_id":"these-beautiful-bones","title":"These Beautiful Bones","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was Blessed John Paul II’s greatest gift to the Church: The theology of the body. A window into who we are, the theology of the body is a theology for the rooms where we make love. But it’s also a theology for the rooms where we work, where we eat, where we laugh, and where we pray. \u003cem\u003eThese Beautiful Bones\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a walk through those rooms. With both humor and practical wisdom, it sheds light on what the theology of the body has to say about life beyond the bedroom, about the everyday moments of life, helping you discover how to let grace enter into those moments and make of them something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152186286239,"sku":"9781937155155","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/GetImage-164.jpg?v=1632771319"},{"product_id":"witness-to-wonder","title":"Witness to Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegis Martin addresses the educated and orthodox Catholic who, while convinced of the abstract importance of the sacraments, may yet be wholly unaware of the sheer grandeur and sweep of the Church’s sacramental vision. For such people, the book aims at nothing less than to try and enrapture them for a world where wonder and delight are the staples of Catholic sacramental life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years Regis Martin, STD, has been regaling audiences about the mysteries of God and Church, most especially his students at Franciscan University of Steubenville where he teaches theology. Author of half-dozen or more books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Suffering of Love\u003c\/em\u003e (Ignatius, 2006) and \u003cem\u003eStill Point\u003c\/em\u003e (Ave Maria, 2012), his work frequently appears in \u003cem\u003eCrises\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Catholic Thing\u003c\/em\u003e. A graduate (\u003cem\u003emagna cum laude\u003c\/em\u003e) from the Angelicum in Rome (1988), he is married and the father of ten children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n“Martin has the skill of a master teacher: the ability to deliver rich thought in an easy, elegant style that exhilarates even the casual reader. His comments on beauty are exceptional, but so is this entire beautiful text. \u003cem\u003eWitness to Wonder \u003c\/em\u003eis a deep and engaging reflection on the essentials of Catholic identity and the meaning of the sacraments from start to finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003e\n“For many people today, the great tradition of Catholic thought and practice—even the sacraments—seems as irrelevant to their lives as particle physics or non-Euclidean geometry. Regis Martin has the gift, a great gift, of bringing together everyday life and the carefully articulated truths of Christianity. Anyone who wants a better appreciation for how the faith can enlighten and reorient us as we make our way on our earthly pilgrimage will benefit from this easily approachable and highly rewarding text.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—Robert Royal, President, Faith \u0026amp; Reason Institute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Read this book and see your Church and your world—perhaps for the first time—through the eyes of a poet. Regis Martin is the one voice that can startle us out of our ‘endemic ennui’ and into astonishment at the beauty of it all. This is the Catholic Thing our culture’s been missing for at least a generation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—Mike Aquilina, Bestselling author of over forty books, including \u003cem\u003eHow the Choir Converted the World \u003c\/em\u003e(Emmaus Road)\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Emmaus Road Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152187629727,"sku":"9781945125232","price":10.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/GetImage-175.jpg?v=1632771333"},{"product_id":"the-resilient-church","title":"The Resilient Church","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the earliest martyrs and ending with the twentieth century, The Resilient Church offers a fascinating look at the trials and triumphs of the Catholic Church over the past two thousand years. Fast-paced sketches of critical periods in church history give readers perspective on the challenges faced by the church today. Short selections in each chapter highlight some of the great heroes who influenced the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Aquilina does not shrink from the realities of the past, including badly behaved leaders and those who betrayed the Lord. Yet he also leaves readers with well-founded hope for the future: God remains faithful in every circumstance and fulfills his promise to remain with his church always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lambing Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188219551,"sku":"9780692613474","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/TRC_Cover.png?v=1632771349"},{"product_id":"about-the-holy-spirit","title":"About The Holy Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published in Spanish in 1932, this 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit has attracted many readers to a deeper appreciation and veneration of the Great Unknown. The author was a poor dressmaker who, in spite of her very limited education, testified to an extraordinary understanding of the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit through her habitual and silent practice of heroic virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne admirer wrote that this work leads even the most learned theologian to acknowledge the healthy and profound doctrine expounded. Yet it becomes clear from reading that the book is not written by a theologian but by a soul who has first-hand experience in the school of the Divine Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Scepter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188579999,"sku":"9781889334110","price":12.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/scepter-1040_6c665742-9813-4560-a53a-d5edd8439e39.jpg?v=1653759462"},{"product_id":"alvaro-del-portillo-the-power-of-humility","title":"Alvaro del Portillo: The Power of Humility","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis booklet, published by the Catholic Truth Society, recounts the extraordinary life of a man who went from being a successful engineer to a priest whose ministry influenced some of the most momentous events of the Church in the twentieth century. He was present at Vatican II as a theological expert, and, on the death of St. Josemaría Escrivá, became the prelate of Opus Dei. He set a wonderful example of faithfulness to the Church combined with openness and humility, and he will be beatified on September 27th, 2014 in Madrid, Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthel Tolansky is former Head of French at the University of Westminster. Helena Scott works as a research assistant at the University of Westminster and as a freelance translator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Scepter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188743839,"sku":"9781860829024","price":5.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/scepter-1068_63f52fa6-2d34-40d2-a5a1-4a8e651bf92f.jpg?v=1653759288"},{"product_id":"benedict-xvi-and-beauty-in-sacred-music","title":"Benedict XVI and Beauty in Sacred Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis volume, which contains the proceedings of the Third Fota International Liturgy Conference, explores key themes in the Holy Father’s writings on liturgical music. The Fota International Liturgy Conferences are dedicated to the elucidation and promotion of Benedict XVI’s vision of liturgical reform, emphasizing the importance of beauty in the celebration of the Church’s rites, and the necessity to go forward into the future as part of our inherited tradition. It also provides a forum for a younger generation of liturgists and musicians, drawn from various countries, who are presently engaged in the recovery and promotion of the Church’s musical heritage for liturgical use or in composing beautiful new and uplifting works of sacred music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Scepter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188809375,"sku":"9781846823114","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/scepter-1152_b2df001d-7c41-42ed-bc2c-6e5be339f045.jpg?v=1653759223"},{"product_id":"benedict-xvi-and-the-roman-missal","title":"Benedict XVI and the Roman Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe proceedings of the Fourth Fota International Liturgy Conference, contained in this volume, examine the approach of Benedict XVI\/Joseph Ratzinger to understanding and appreciating the Roman Missal as one of the central texts of Catholic Worship. There is a specific focus on the contribution of Benedict XVI\/Joseph Ratzinger in clarifying the dogmatic foundations of the liturgy, particularly of the Eucharistic Celebration; on his contribution to the renewal of the liturgy (specifically of the Roman Missal) since the Second Vatican Council; and in light of Benedict XVI\/Joseph Ratzinger’s theological understanding of the form of the Mass, its implications towards resolving contemporary questions which have arisen with regard to the Roman Missal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Scepter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188842143,"sku":"9781846823718","price":23.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/scepter-1154_1a3f2885-29ba-40f4-9f69-411dea7bf12b.jpg?v=1653759217"},{"product_id":"beyond-good-intentions-the-art-of-christian-living","title":"Beyond Good Intentions: The Art of Christian Living","description":"\u003cp\u003eLife in society means more than just living together with others; it also means relating with others, giving oneself to others, and contributing to the good of all. In \u003cem\u003eBeyond Good Intentions\u003c\/em\u003e, author Juan Lorda shows that Christian morality is more than a list of do’s and don’ts but can in fact be summarized as “the art of living.” It guides Christians to live so that their actions are consistent with their inner convictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author shows today’s readers the beauty and reasonableness of Christian living. We are led to see that the essence of Christian morality is not an assemblage of abstract principles, but is a call to a sincere relationship with a real historical person: Jesus of Nazareth, the God–man who shares our life with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRev. Juan Luis Lorda has authored 12 books on biblical anthropology, catechetics, and theology. Born in Spain in 1955, he was ordained a priest for the Opus Dei Prelature in 1983 and has taught at the University of Navarre for many years. He is a member of the advisory council on catechetics for the Spanish Bishops Conference, and a frequent contributor to magazines and newspapers, both religious and secular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Scepter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188907679,"sku":"9781594171833","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/scepter-1137_13fbbd7d-9bec-407e-8a08-c882eee56208.jpg?v=1653759161"},{"product_id":"big-hearted-inspiring-stories-from-everyday-families","title":"Big Hearted: Inspiring Stories from Everyday Families","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBig Hearted\u003c\/em\u003e gives you an inside look into the triumphs, struggles, joys and sorrows of ordinary families with generous hearts. It invites you to witness extraordinary love in ordinary moments like the simple cooking of a meal or the hug between a teenaged brother and his baby sister. Just like your family, these families experience pain, setbacks, and challenges. And just like your family, they also experience love and immeasurable blessing through their commitment and care for each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will learn the stories of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA father of seven healthy boys who struggled to love his Down syndrome baby girl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA mother of twelve who learned an important lesson about Christmas from her children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA special relationship between a teenaged brother and his infant sister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTwo grandparents in their final days who inspired their grandchildren in simple ways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTwo orphan children from Kenya who prayed for adoption by an American family and got what they asked for!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been said that God cannot be outdone in generosity. The stories in these pages will show you how big hearted families experience this truth in a myriad of ways, sometimes miraculously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Scepter Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152188940447,"sku":"9781594171901","price":15.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/9056\/1439\/products\/scepter-1119_9a73d3e8-99f4-4426-8bf7-fbbd52b39d82.jpg?v=1653759123"}],"url":"https:\/\/catholicbooksdirect.com\/collections\/all-products.oembed?page=10","provider":"Catholic Books Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}