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POPE FRANCIS For the first time, all five major writings of Pope Francis are gathered into one volume.
The Complete Encyclicals, Bulls, and Apostolic Exhortations Volume 1
Pope Francis has become the most influential religious leader in the world, drawing praise and admiration from people of all faiths. This important volume will be cherished, read, and reread by all Catholics and devotees of Pope Francis for many years to come. 512 pages, $27.95
Volume 1 includes:
• Lumen Fidei, June 29, 2013: The Light of Faith • Evangelii Gaudium, November 24, 2013: The Joy of the Gospel • Misericordiae Vultus, April 11, 2015: The Face of Mercy • Laudato Si’, May 24, 2015: Praise Be to You: On Care for Our Common Home • Amoris Laetitia, March 19, 2016: Love in the Family
“Pope Francis is a revolutionary. The revolution he proposes is a re-energizing return to the evangelical passion from which the Church was born and a summons to mission that accelerates the great historical transition from institutional-maintenance Catholicism to the Church of the New Evangelization.” —George Weigel
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SPIRITUALITY
“A heartfelt reminder to seek holiness in the everyday.” —Rev. James Martin, S.J.
Author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
The Best Is Yet To Come
Living Fully in Each Moment
ANNE BRYAN SMOLLIN, C.S.J. Foreword by Patricia A. St. John, C.S.J. Sr. Anne Bryan Smollin (1943–2014) was a beloved storyteller with an unforgettable sense of humor. In her final book, The Best Is Yet to Come, Smollin—the author of five books, a gifted motivational speaker, and a trusted counselor—warmly encourages readers to live each moment fully, to discover the sacred in the ordinary, and to remember that the best is yet to come, affirming Christian hope. 192 pages, $15.95
“The perfect book for our time.” —Jennifer Fulwiler
Catholic radio host and author of Something Other than God
Particles of Faith
A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science
STACY A. TRASANCOS How can Catholics explain what the Church teaches about the relationship between science and faith? Scientist, writer, and scholar Stacy Trasancos gives us ways we can talk about how science and our Catholic faith work together to reveal the truth of Christ through the beauty of his creation. 160 pages, $15.95
Radical Amazement
Contemplative Lessons from Black Holes, Supernovas, and Other Wonders of the Universe JUDY CANNATO 160 pages, $13.95
Field of Compassion
How the New Cosmology Is Transforming Spiritual Life JUDY CANNATO 224 pages, $16.95
Hidden in God
Discovering the Desert Vision of Charles de Foucauld
BONNIE THURSTON Hidden in God highlights the profound conversion that led Charles de Foucauld to embrace the life of a hermit in the Sahara, where he was eventually murdered by a band of marauders. His spiritual legacy attracted the likes of Dorothy Day and author, poet, and spiritual director Bonnie Thurston. 160 pages, $14.95 2
Available March 2017
All In
Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters
PAT GOHN In this passionate and unapologetic account of why her faith in Christ and the Catholic Church are the source of meaning and joy in her life, Pat Gohn—popular speaker, retreat leader, catechist, podcaster, and author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious— invites you to become more confident in the power of the Catholic faith to transform your life as well. 192 pages, $15.95
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious
Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood
“A great love story.”
PAT GOHN 192 pages, $15.95
—Deacon Greg Kandra
Catholic blogger and journalist at Aleteia
Transformed by God’s Word
Discovering the Power of Lectio and Visio Divina
STEPHEN J. BINZ ICONS BY KASPARS AND RUTA POIKANS Bestselling author and biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz offers a life-changing way to pray through twenty gospel readings paired with beautiful, never-before-published contemporary icons. 224 pages, 16.95
“Prepare to be blessed!” —Sarah Christmyer
Codeveloper and author of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study Program
Strange Gods
Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life
ELIZABETH SCALIA Renowned author and online editor of Aleteia, Elizabeth Scalia offers a powerful critique of the “gods” we worship today, reminding readers that life’s deepest desires can only be satisfied in Christ. 192 pages, $15.95
The Grace of Yes
Eight Virtues for Generous Living
LISA M. HENDEY Lisa Hendey guides readers through pivotal moments of her journey and the eight virtues that have helped her—and will help readers—learn how to say yes to God. 160 pages, $15.95 Also available as an audiobook.
Gifts of the Visitation
Nine Spiritual Encounters with Mary and Elizabeth
DENISE BOSSERT The biblical encounter between the Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth before the births of Jesus and John the Baptist is at the heart of Gifts of the Visitation by popular speaker and syndicated columnist Denise Bossert. She uses their story to highlight nine gifts experienced by both women as they awaited the arrival of their sons and to encourage readers to develop these gifts themselves. 160 pages, $14.95
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SPIRITUALITY One Ordinary Sunday
A Meditation on the Mystery of the Mass
PAULA HUSTON Paula Huston offers a theologically and historically rich exploration of the origin and meaning of the liturgy. Huston’s personal and spiritual reflections offer fresh and often unexpected insights into the profound mystery at the heart of the Catholic faith. 256 pages, $16.95
“To say I loved this book would be an understatement.” —Paul Mariani
Author of Thirty Days: On Retreat with the Exercises of St. Ignatius
Lift Up Your Heart
A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales
JOHN BURNS, S.J. Lift Up Your Heart offers readers a personal, ten-day mini-retreat based on ten famous meditations from de Sales’ spiritual classic, Introduction to the Devout Life. Inspired by this essential guide to holiness and his own experiences with de Sales’ spiritual writings, popular young adult speaker, Fr. John Burns, helps you move from a passive to active pursuit of vibrantly lived faith. 192 pages, $13.95
“This is an altogether beautiful book.” —John C. Cavadini
Professor of theology and director of the Institute for Church Life University of Notre Dame
Available April 2017
Around the Table
Retelling the Story of the Eucharist through the Eyes of Jesus’ First Followers
R. SCOTT HURD R. Scott Hurd employs the unique and imaginative stories of fourteen biblical characters who were close to Jesus in order to help you contemplate the mystery present in the Eucharist. 160 pages, $14.95
“Scott Hurd has hit this one out of the park!” —Deacon Greg Kandra
Catholic blogger and Journalist at Aleteia
Couriers of Grace
My Daughter, the Sacraments, and a Surprising Walk of Faith
NANCY JO SULLIVAN Bestselling Catholic author Nancy Jo Sullivan shares how moments in her life and that of her late daughter Sarah, who had Down syndrome, unexpectedly triggered a renewed faith and deeper relationship with God and others. 128 pages, $13.95
“Our guides to seeing God’s bountiful grace all around us.” —Lisa M. Hendey
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Founder of CatholicMom.com
Available February 2017
COLORING BOOKS
NEW Coloring Books for Catholics
from Daniel Mitsui 64 pages, $9.95 each
The Saints
An Adult Coloring Book
Following on the heels of Daniel Mitsui’s first adult coloring book, The Mysteries of the Rosary, The Saints contains thirty elaborate images, including Mary and Joseph, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, Francis, Lucy, and Brendan in the style of medieval illustrated manuscripts. Enter into a contemplative space as you color Mitsui’s beautiful images of saints and the elements they are associated with from the early Church and Middle Ages.
The Mysteries of the Rosary An Adult Coloring Book
Experience spiritual calm with the first adult coloring book to focus on the Rosary as you color and reflect on the traditional Catholic prayer. Renowned artist Daniel Mitsui provides exquisitely detailed illustrations of the Glorious, Joyful, and Sorrowful Mysteries, suitable for meditative coloring and for reflecting on the lives of Jesus and the Blessed Mother.
“A powerful portal into creative meditation.” —Christine Valters Paintner Author of Illuminating the Way
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SPIRITUALITY 25 Life-Changing Questions from the Gospels Letting Jesus Lead You through the Stages of Spiritual Growth
ALLAN F. WRIGHT In 25 Life-Changing Questions from the Gospels, you will see that you are no different from those Jesus questioned—a grieving sister, a fearful friend, an incessant doubter. And you’ll learn that his questions—and the issues that they raise—are just as relevant and life-changing to Catholics today as they were to Jesus’ first followers. 192 pages, $15.95
“This book can help you meet Jesus as if for the first time.” —John Bergsma
Author of Bible Basics for Catholics
Witness
Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace That Illumine Our Lives
LEONARD J. DELORENZO Beginning with the apostles, Christians have practiced the art of telling their stories to bring others to faith. Leonard J. DeLorenzo, theology professor and director of Notre Dame Vision presents seven guiding principles to help you share your faith in a genuine way and teach others to do so as well. 160 pages, $16.95
“What a blessing this will be to so many!” —Deacon Greg Kandra
Catholic blogger and journalist at Aleteia
To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach
The Essential Guide to Reclaiming the Ministry of Jesus
JARED DEES Jesus had a threefold ministry on Earth: to heal the wounded, proclaim the Good News, and teach those who became his disciples. Using examples from his own teaching, stories from the Bible, and the lives of the saints, author and catechist Jared Dees offers an engaging approach and practical ideas for following the ministry of Jesus in your own work. 320 pages, $16.95
Breath of God
Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit
DAVE PIVONKA, T.O.R. Drawing on personal stories and more than thirty years of ministry experience, Dave Pivonka, T.O.R., walks readers through a new way of relating to the Holy Spirit. What he learned along the way will lead readers to have their own unique encounter and discover the joy of living a life moved by the Spirit. 160 pages, $14.95
Walking the Disciple’s Path
Eight Steps That Will Change Your Life and the World
LINDA PERRONE ROONEY Linda Perrone Rooney, experienced spiritual director and author of the popular Habits of the Soul, brings more than forty years of experience in pastoral leadership to bear as she offers readers an eight-step plan to live as disciples, translating head-knowledge of Christ into everyday action. 160 pages, $13.95 6
BIBLE STUDY Walk in Her Sandals
Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women
KELLY M. WAHLQUIST Walk in Her Sandals, edited by popular Catholic author and speaker Kelly M. Wahlquist, takes you deeper into your relationship with Jesus by helping you relate to him in a profoundly intimate way. Looking at six universal gifts of women through the eyes of women in the gospels, the book guides you on a prayerful and creative journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. 192 pages, $15.95
“Dramatically raises the bar for women’s resources.” —Lisa Mladinich
Catholic author and creator of Amazing Catechists
Fearless
Conquer Your Demons and Love with Abandon
SONJA CORBITT Catholic speaker and author Sonja Corbitt believes that anxiety, stress, and fear—often-paralyzing emotions—are the direct result of our everyday battles against sin and temptation. In Fearless, she equips us with the spiritual tools we need to restore our spiritual well-being. 256 pages, $15.95
“Something important to say.” —Elizabeth Scalia
US Editor-in-Chief of Aleteia
Unleashed
How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You
SONJA CORBITT Sonja Corbit shares her passion for the scriptures by weaving the Word of God with her own experiences to show readers how the Holy Spirit flows through their lives in relationships, prayer, and even in times of suffering. 192 pages, $15.95
“This book can change lives.” —Mike Aquilina
Author of The Mass: The Glory, the Mystery, the Tradition
Bible Basics for Catholics
A New Picture of Salvation History
JOHN BERGSMA Biblical scholar John Bergsma—two-time teacher of the year at Franciscan University of Steubenville—offers this fresh, fun, and authentically Catholic introduction to the “big picture” of salvation history. 224 pages, $15.95
New Testament Basics for Catholics
JOHN BERGSMA An in-depth look at the New Testament that uses simple illustrations and the same clear, conversational style that characterizes Bergsma’s Bible Basics for Catholics. 320 pages, $16.95
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MSGR. STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI Letters to My Brothers
Words of Hope and Challenge for Priests
Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti is the leading expert on the state of the American Catholic priesthood. In this collection of letters to his brother priests, he both affirms their work and challenges them to renew their commitment to holiness and fidelity to their vocations, reminding them of the profound joy at the heart of their lives. “What a refreshing read!” 192 pages, $16.95
—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York
Why Priests Are Happy
A Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests
In this groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, the leading American authority on the Catholic priesthood and former director of Saint Luke’s Institute, reveals the unexpected results of a recent study of nearly 2,500 priests in the United States. 256 pages, $18.95
The Joy of Priesthood
Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti invites priests to recognize the dignity of their calling through honest and psychologically based self-assessment because happiness in the priesthood flows from both wholeness and holiness. 224 pages, $17.95
MSGR. PETER J. VAGHI Encountering Jesus in Word, Sacraments, and Works of Charity
From Msgr. Peter Vaghi—author of the acclaimed four-book Pillars of Faith series on the Catechism of the Catholic Church—comes this fresh and challenging look at how to encounter and grow close to Jesus through scripture, the sacraments, and works of charity. 128 pages, $12.95
Pillars of Faith (4-Volume Set)
The Pillars of Faith series, written by Msgr. Peter Vaghi, is a Catechism-based catechetical series that provides RCIA candidates and all adults seeking lifelong faith formation with a concise, accessible, and thorough introduction to the foundational categories of the Catholic tradition: creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer. 608 pages (in 4 volumes), $45.95
MICHAEL PENNOCK
This Is Our Faith A Catholic Catechism for Adults
MICHAEL PENNOCK 368 pages, $16.95
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The Seeker’s Catechism
The Basics of Catholicism
MICHAEL PENNOCK 160 pages, $7.95
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES AND DEVOTIONS
THE ANGELUS
Available March 2017
Praying the Angelus
Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life
JARED DEES The Angelus is a centuries-old Catholic devotion that recalls the annunciation of Christ’s birth by the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary. In Praying the Angelus, popular author and speaker Jared Dees reinvigorates the devotion, shares intimately from his own experience of it, and shows us how to enrich the practice with original meditations to reflect on the words of both the Angelus and the Regina Caeli. 160 pages, $13.95
“Dees makes this ancient prayer of the Church come beautifully alive once again.” —Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz Archbishop of Louisville President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
THE UNFAILING NOVENA Our Lady, Undoer of Knots A Living Novena
MARGE FENELON Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena is a unique guided meditation from veteran Catholic journalist Marge Fenelon, who has created a new devotional practice from this classic novena that is a favorite of Pope Francis. 160 pages, $14.95
SACRED HEART OF JESUS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Holy Hour Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ
A Heart on Fire
JAMES KUBICKI, S.J. 192 pages with 4-page color insert, $13.95
Eucharistic Adoration
CHARLES M. MURPHY Foreword by Cardinal William Levada 128 pages, $12.95
MASS
FASTING
ROSARY
The Power of Daily Mass
The Spirituality of Fasting
Living the Rosary
How Frequent Participation in the Eucharist Can Transform Your Life BERT GHEZZI 128 pages, $14.95
Rediscovering a Christian Practice
CHARLES M. MURPHY 128 pages, $12.95
Finding Your Life in the Mysteries
JOHN PHALEN, C.S.C. 128 pages, $12.95 9
P R AY E R A Year of Daily Offerings
JAMES KUBICKI, S.J. A Year of Daily Offerings is a prayerful 366-day experience immersed in the lives of the saints, the rhythm of the Church calendar, and the stories of ordinary people who lived the Eucharist in their daily lives. It will help you reorder not just your devotional life, but the entire way of looking at your day. 480 pages, $17.95
“A sumptuous feast of meditations.” —Carl McColman
Author of Befriending Silence
Word by Word
Slowing Down with the Hail Mary
EDITED BY SARAH A. REINHARD Forty of today’s most popular Catholic voices were invited by author Sarah Reinhard to offer an accessible, profound, and unique meditation on one word of the Hail Mary. The result is a new way of looking at one of the most important prayer traditions in Catholic life. 160 pages, $14.95
Prayer Seeds
A Gathering of Blessings, Reflections, and Poems for Spiritual Growth JOYCE RUPP 224 pages, $15.95
Divine Mercy for Moms
Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina
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MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET 160 pages, $14.95
A Book of Uncommon Prayer
100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary BRIAN DOYLE 192 pages, $14.95
Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim
A Personal Manual for Prayer and Ritual EDWARD M. HAYS 384 pages, $21.95
Joined by Grace
A Catholic Prayer Book for Engaged and Newly Married Couples
JOHN AND TERI BOSIO 128 pages, $8.95
Prayers for the Domestic Church
A Handbook for Worship in the Home EDWARD M. HAYS 288 pages, $18.95
I G N AT I A N S P I R I T UA L I T Y
Daily Prayer FOR 2017
Sacred Reading
The 2017 Guide to Daily Prayer APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER
DOUGLAS LEONARD This powerful and inspiring prayer book from the Apostleship of Prayer (The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network) engages readers with the Church’s daily scripture readings and introduces Catholics and other Christians to the traditional spiritual devotion known as lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way. 416 pages, $15.95
“An indispensable resource in deepening your prayer and devotional life.” —Most Rev. David L. Ricken Bishop of Green Bay
God Moments
Unexpected Encounters in the Ordinary
ANDY OTTO In God Moments, Catholic blogger Andy Otto shows you how to discover the unexpected beauty of God’s presence in the story of ordinary things and in everyday routines like preparing breakfast or walking in the woods. Drawing on the Ignatian principles of awareness, prayer, and discernment, Otto will help you discover the transforming power of God’s presence in your life and better understand your place in the world. 128 pages, $14.95
“A modern-day spiritual treasure.” —Rev. Dave Dwyer Host of Busted Halo
Three Moments of the Day
The First Spiritual Exercises
CHRISTOPHER S. COLLINS, S.J. 160 pages, $13.95
Four Guided Retreats
AS ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED BY ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA ADAPTED BY MICHAEL HANSEN, S.J. 384 pages, $19.95
The First Spiritual Exercises
Opening to God
A Manual for Those Who Give the Exercises
THOMAS H. GREEN, S.J. 128 pages, $13.95
Finding God in All Things
WILLIAM A. BARRY, S.J. 144 pages, $13.95
192 pages, $19.95
Moment by Moment
CAROL ANN SMITH, S.H.C.J., AND EUGENE MERZ, S.J. 96 pages, $15.95 11
SAINTS Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart Lessons in Holiness and Evangelization from St. Thérèse of Lisieux
SUSAN MUTO In Twelve Little Ways to Transform Your Heart, author Susan Muto explores twelve facets of St. Thérèse’s simple spiritual path as a way to personal holiness and the secret to being a powerful witness to Christ in the world today. 160 pages, $14.95
“Rich in substance, inviting in presentation, and joyful in style.” —Cardinal Donald Wuerl Archbishop of Washington
My Badass Book of Saints
Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live
MARIA MORERA JOHNSON Patheos blogger and popular podcaster Maria Morera Johnson explores the qualities of twenty-four remarkable and holy women who lived lives of virtue in unexpected and often difficult circumstances. These spiritual mentors inspired Johnson, and will help readers, have the courage to reach for a closer connection to God. 160 pages, $14.95
“Where faith meets real life.” —Pat Gohn
Author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious
The Enthusiast
How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started JON M. SWEENEY 320 pages, $18.95
Lift Up Your Heart A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales JOHN BURNS 192 pages, $13.95
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When Saint Francis Saved the Church
How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a Spiritual Vision for the Ages JON M. SWEENEY 192 pages, $15.95
Thérèse, Faustina, and Bernadette Three Saints Who Challenged My Faith, Gave Me Hope, and Taught Me How to Love
ELIZABETH FICOCELLI 192 pages, $14.95
DAYS with a
GREAT
Each book in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity’s most beloved spiritual guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation drawn from the mystic’s writings, a simple mantra for use throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus one’s thoughts as the day ends.
"Opportunities for grace." —Carolyn Y. Woo
Former President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services
Simply Surrender THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX 128 pages, $9.95
All Will Be Well
JULIAN OF NORWICH 128 pages, $9.95
Let Nothing Disturb You
TERESA OF AVILA 120 pages, $9.95
Peace of Heart FRANCIS OF ASSISI 120 pages, $9.95
True Serenity
THOMAS À KEMPIS 120 pages, $9.95
Set Your Heart Free FRANCIS DE SALES 120 pages, $9.95
"These are glorious little books." —Rev. James Martin, S.J.
Author of My Life with the Saints
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PARISH RESOURCES
“This is the book we parishioners (and our pastors) have been waiting for.” —Paul Wilkes
Author of Excellent Catholic Parishes
Great Catholic Parishes A Living Mosaic
WILLIAM E. SIMON JR. In 2012, businessman, professor, and philanthropist, William E. Simon Jr. founded Parish Catalyst, an organization devoted to researching and supporting the health and development of Catholic parishes. Great Catholic Parishes looks at Simon’s insights and the success stories of 244 vibrant parishes to show what makes them great. 224 pages, $17.95
Ministerio hispano Una introducción
TIMOTHY MATOVINA Timothy Matovina, a leading speaker and expert on the growth of Hispanics in the Catholic Church in the United States, offers a timely and much-needed introduction to ministry with Hispanic Catholics. Written in Spanish for pastoral ministers preparing for or involved in Hispanic ministry of all kinds, Ministerio hispano is an accessible guide to the needs of Hispanics in the Church in America 96 pages, $5.95
Redeeming Conflict
12 Habits for Christian Leaders ANN M. GARRIDO 288 pages, $15.95
Redeeming Administration
12 Spiritual Habits for Catholic Leaders in Parishes, Schools, Religious Communities, and Other Institutions ANN M. GARRIDO 224 pages, $14.95
Collaboration
Uniting Our Gifts in Ministry
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LOUGHLAN SOFIELD, S.T., AND CARROLL JULIANO, S.H.C.J. 192 pages, $19.95
A Concise Guide to Canon Law
A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers KEVIN E. MCKENNA 128 pages, $14.95
A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching KEVIN E. MCKENNA 192 pages, $16.95
TEN STEPS FOR GETTING STARTED from the authors of rebuil
“The most practical and effective tool I’ve seen to help parish leaders.” —Claire Henning
Executive Director of Parish Catalyst
The Rebuilt Field Guide
Ten Steps for Getting Started
MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN You know your Catholic parish needs to change its focus, but you’re not sure where or how to begin. In The Rebuilt Field Guide, award-winning authors Rev. Michael White and Tom Corcoran walk you through ten essential steps for getting started with your church’s reawakening. 96 pages, $9.95
more rebuil parish books Rebuilt
Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Rev. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story of how they brought their parish back to life. 320 pages, $17.95 Also available in Spanish.
Tools for Rebuilding
75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better In Tools for Rebuilding, White and Corcoran share seventy-five foundational tactics that helped to rejuvenate their parish. 320 pages, $17.95
Rebuilding Your Message
Practical Tools to Strengthen Your Preaching and Teaching In Rebuilding Your Message, the award-winning authors share their carefully honed communication practices to help priests, staff, volunteers, and parishioners better proclaim the irresistible and life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ at every level. 224 pages, $15.95
Rebuilding Youth Ministry
Ten Practical Strategies for Catholic Parishes CHRISTOPHER WESLEY In Rebuilding Youth Ministry, Wesley presents ten indispensable strategies for creating successful youth programs where teens feel connected, stay involved, and grow in faith. 128 pages, $9.95 15
LENT Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa
Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families
DONNA-MARIE COOPER O’BOYLE Popular author and EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle presents a daily devotional companion for families with young children in Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa. O’Boyle illustrates how to bring Lent home, doing “small things with great love” under the guidance of the Blessed Mother Teresa, with whom she enjoyed a close friendship. 96 pages, $2.50
Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II 96 pages, $2.95
Bringing Lent Home with Pope Francis
Bringing Lent Home with St. Thérèse of Lisieux
96 pages, $3.50
96 pages, $2.95
Walk in Her Sandals
Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women
KELLY M. WAHLQUIST Walk in Her Sandals, edited by popular Catholic author and speaker Kelly M. Wahlquist, takes you deeper into your relationship with Jesus by helping you relate to him in a profoundly intimate way. Looking at six universal gifts of women through the eyes of women in the gospels, the book guides you on a prayerful and creative journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. 192 pages, $15.95
“Dramatically raises the bar for women’s resources.” —Lisa Mladinich
Catholic author and creator of Amazing Catechists
Simplifying the Soul
Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit
PAULA HUSTON Award-winning author and Benedictine oblate Paula Huston invites readers to de-clutter their minds, hearts, relationships, and souls in a book of daily Lenten practices woven from the gospels, the Desert Fathers, and the author’s own wealth of spiritual experience. 192 pages, $14.95
Lent and Holy Week
64 pages, $5.95
“The most practical book I have ever seen on Lenten practices.” —Phyllis Tickle
Author of The Great Emergence
The Ascent of the Mountain of God
Daily Reflections for the Journey of Lent 133 pages, $12.95
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Sacred Reading for Lent 2017
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER DOUGLAS LEONARD This powerful Lenten prayer book from the Apostleship of Prayer (The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network) engages and inspires readers with the Church’s daily scripture readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, introducing Catholics and other Christians to the traditional spiritual devotion known as lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way. 128 pages, $1.75
“Lectio divina will change how you see your relationships—with the Lord, with others, and with yourself. Highly recommended!” —Most Rev. David L. Ricken Bishop of Green Bay
The Living Gospel
Daily Devotions for Lent 2017
TOM FOX Popular Catholic columnist, blogger, and podcaster Deacon Tom Fox guides you along the path to renewal with simple, yet spiritually challenging devotions for every day of Lent, the Triduum, and Easter Sunday. 96 pages, $1.95
“Brief, powerful devotions.” —Msgr. Ralph J. Maresca
Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Astoria, New York
Everyone’s Way of the Cross Regular Size: 32 pages, $1.50 Large Print: 32 pages, $2.75 Spanish: 32 pages, $1.50
John Paul II’s Biblical Way of the Cross 32 pages, $2.50
The Gift of the Cross
96 pages, $3.50
Stations of the Cross with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus
64 pages, $5.95
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NEW Marriage Preparation Program
Program Features: • Program Manual • Mentor Guides • Couple’s Book • DVD
Learn more at joinedbygrace.com.
“Joined by Grace’s approach is well-grounded.”
—Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Archbishop of Louisville
Written by marriage experts John and Teri Bosio and produced by the Emmy-winning Spirit Juice Studios, Joined by Grace provides parish leaders, mentor couples, and engaged couples the most comprehensive, innovative, and up-to-date marriage preparation program for Catholic parishes today and is the first to emphasize the connection between marriage and the other six sacraments.
BESTSELLER— More than 9 million sold! Together for Life
REVISED Celebrating and Living the Sacrament JOSEPH M. CHAMPLIN, C.S.C., WITH PETER A. JARRET, C.S.C. This new edition of Together for Life contains the new texts of the most recent translation of The Order of Celebrating Matrimony. It includes all the tools engaged couples use when meeting with a priest, deacon, or lay parish minister to plan their weddings and prepare for living the sacrament of Marriage. 134 pages, $4.95
Juntos Para Toda La Vida
128 pages, $4.99
REVISED
Ideal as an ordination, anniversary, or all-occasion gift for any priest or deacon, The Order of Celebrating Matrimony directly correspond to the 2016 edition of Together for Life.
The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Complete Set 44 Marriage Rite cards and 19 tabs 1 Ceremonial Binder, $74.95
Ritual Cards
Boxed set of 144 rite cards and 19 tabs, $55.95
Ceremonial Binder
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MARRIAGE
“Praying together as a family is the most important thing you will ever do. Read this book and you’ll know why.” —Jon Leonetti
Catholic radio host and author of Your God is Too Boring
Joined by Grace
A Catholic Prayer Book for Engaged and Newly Married Couples
JOHN AND TERI BOSIO Joined by Grace introduces engaged and newly married couples to the rich traditions of Catholic prayer: how Catholics pray, texts of our most commonly used prayers, and a primer on devotions. Family members and friends, as well as pastors, mentor couples, and others working in marriage ministries will find this a perfect gift for engaged and newly married couples. 128 pages, $8.95 Available April 2017
Intimate Graces
How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage TERESA TOMEO AND DOMINICK PASTORE Foreword by Greg and Julie Alexander Through their own story and those of other married couples, Tomeo and Pastore demonstrate how practicing the fourteen Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy brings out the best in a marriage. 160 pages, $13.95
The Four Keys to Everlasting Love
How Your Catholic Marriage Can Bring You Joy for a Lifetime
MANUEL P. AND KAREE SANTOS Foreword by Christopher West Marriage columnist Karee Santos and her husband, Manuel, a psychiatrist who has been counseling couples for more than fifteen years, explore how applying the Catholic faith to marriage can free us to experience deep, lasting, and soul-satisfying love. 256 pages, $15.95
Just Married
The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Five Years of Marriage
GREG AND LISA POPCAK Greg and Lisa Popcak combine decades of experience as counselors, the latest findings in marriage research, twenty-three years of marriage, and the wisdom of Catholic teaching to offer newlyweds a master plan for creating a strong bond in the first five years of marriage. 256 pages, $15.95
101 Tips for a Happier Marriage
Simple Ways for Couples to Grow Closer to God and to Each Other
JENNIFER ROBACK MORSE AND BETSY KEREKES 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage offers Catholic couples concise, practical, and at times humorous suggestions for creating and sustaining a more joyful, peace-filled marriage that is steeped in the beauty and mystery of Catholic faith. 144 pages, $12.95 19
books “This book is a must-read for all mothers and those who love them.” —Hallie Lord
Catholic speaker and author of On the Other Side of Fear
Getting Past Perfect
How to Find Joy and Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood
KATE WICKER If you have ever felt that you were not “enough” as a wife or mom, or if you’re someone who struggles to do it all, Getting Past Perfect offers a realistic and reassuring portrait of Catholic womanhood, placing motherhood in the context of every woman’s primary role as a child of God. 160 pages, $14.95 Available March 2017
The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion A Book of Daily Reflections
EDITED BY LISA M. HENDEY AND SARAH A. REINHARD For more than fifteen years, the award-winning CatholicMom.com website has been a trusted source for sound, practical, and spiritual guidance. In their new book, authors Lisa M. Hendey and Sarah A. Reinhard bring together more than eighty moms, dads, and spiritual companions to provide fresh, uplifting meditations for every day of the year. 544 pages, $16.95
“Insightful and eminently relatable.” —Jennifer Fulwiler
Catholic radio host and author of Something Other Than God
Mary’s Way
The Power of Entrusting Your Child to God
JUDY LANDRIEU KLEIN 160 pages, $14.95
Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET 160 pages, $14.95
The Handbook for Catholic Moms
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
LISA M. HENDEY 256 pages, $16.95 Also available as an audiobook
LISA M. HENDEY 352 pages, $17.95
Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act DANIELLE BEAN AND ELIZABETH FOSS 416 pages, $17.95 20
BESTSELLER! Divine Mercy for Moms
52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
Imitating Mary
Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom MARGE FENELON 192 pages, $15.95
FA M I LY
“Powerful, life-changing ideas for dads.” —John Bergsma
Author of Bible Basics for Catholics
BeDADitudes
8 Ways to Be an Awesome Dad
GREGORY K. POPCAK Internationally known marriage and family expert Greg Popcak draws on more than twenty years as a counselor as well as his own experience as a father to show how the Beatitudes can be viewed as a practical guide to understanding the love of God and applying that love to being a better father. 192 pages, $15.95 Available March 2017
The Discerning Parent
An Ignatian Guide to Raising Your Teen
TIM AND SUE MULDOON Tim and Sue Muldoon, authors of Six Sacred Rules for Families, draw from their experience as parents of teens as well as counselors, religious educators, and spiritual guides to offer parents the hardwon wisdom they have gained about helping teens make good decisions and passing on the most precious gift they have—faith. 192 pages, $15.95 Available March 2017
Also from Tim and Sue Muldoon Six Sacred Rules for Families A Spirituality for the Home 160 pages, $14.95
Keep Your Kids Catholic
Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick
MARC CARDARONELLA Foreword by Scott Hahn This practical guide gives parents what they need to be a bigger partner in handing on the faith to their children by creating a faith-nurturing environment at home. 160 pages, $14.95
Pray with Me
Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children
GRACE MAZZA URBANSKI Grace Mazza Urbanski gives practical advice on how to help children find opportunities to pray throughout the day. 160 pages, $14.95
Then Comes Baby
The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Three Years of Parenthood GREGORY K. AND LISA POPCAK 288 pages, $16.95
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R E L AT I O N S H I P S 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person Helping Singles Find Each Other, Contemplate Marriage, and Say I Do
“Simple, straightforward, and sage advice.”
JENNIFER ROBACK MORSE AND BETSY KEREKES Packed into 101 bite-sized suggestions, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person is the help you need —Jason Evert to approach dating with confidence and joy, while Catholic speaker, at the same time helping you become the best, author, and creator most marriage-ready version of yourself. of The Chastity Project 144 pages, $13.95
Loved as I Am
An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus
MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T. Foreword by Christopher West When Sr. Miriam James Heidland’s life as a successful college athlete proved unfulfilling, she went searching for something deeper and ended up falling in love with Jesus. By charting her own journey toward wholeness, Heidland invites young Catholics to pursue their own relationship with Jesus. 128 pages, $12.95
The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition)
Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On
DAWN EDEN Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author, presents a completely revised Catholic edition of her bestselling work, The Thrill of the Chaste. Eden shares her story of conversion to Catholicism and invites readers into a Catholic understanding of chastity and its spiritual benefits. 224 pages, $15.95
Chastity Is for Lovers
Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin
ARLEEN SPENCELEY In her debut book, seasoned journalist and self-professed “happy virgin” Arleen Spenceley offers a mature, funny, and relatable vision of Catholic teaching on chastity for young adults. 160 pages, $13.95
The Catholic Guide to Dating After Divorce
Cultivating the Five Qualities That Free You to Love
LISA DUFFY Lisa Duffy combines personal experience, Church teaching, and more than twenty years of ministering to those wounded by divorce to offer a guide that shows how faith can be a catalyst for healthy dating and lasting relationships. 192 pages, $15.95
Gay and Catholic
Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith EVE TUSHNET 224 pages, $15.95
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Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality New Paths to Understanding LOUIS J. CAMELI 192 pages, $16.95
HEALING
“What a beautifully simple and transforming book!” —Dave Pivonka, T.O.R. Author of Breath of God
Be Transformed
The Healing Power of the Sacraments
BOB SCHUCHTS Whether it is the wound of past hurts, the strain in our relationships, or the stress of daily life, we all need to be comforted and made whole by Christ. In this follow-up to his bestselling Be Healed, Bob Schuchts explains how the sacraments can fuel your emotional and spiritual healing and bring you closer to God. 192 pages, $16.95 Available February 2017
Be Healed
A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life
BOB SCHUCHTS In the tradition of beloved spiritual teachers, including Francis MacNutt and Michael Scanlan, Be Healed offers in book form Bob Schuchts’s popular program for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing through the power of the Holy Spirit and the sacraments. 224 pages, $16.95
Remembering God’s Mercy
Redeem the Past and Free Yourself from Painful Memories
DAWN EDEN In the first book to explore how painful personal memories impact faith, bestselling author Dawn Eden offers a guide to the process she used to heal her painful memories. Through her own story, as well as the examples of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Peter Faber, and Pope Francis, she shows how the mercy of God, who holds all the events of our lives in his own memory, can bring you healing and inner peace. 160 pages, $14.95
My Peace I Give You
Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints
DAWN EDEN Foreword by Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V. Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author of the bestselling The Thrill of the Chaste, tells how the lives of the saints have given her hope and aided her journey of spiritual healing after childhood sexual abuse. 256 pages, $16.95
“Francis MacNutt’s Healing is one of the two most important books I have ever read on healing. I highly recommend it.” —Randy Clark, D.Min., Th.D.
Founder and President of Global Awakening and the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening More than 400,000 copies sold.
The Power to Heal FRANCIS MACNUTT 256 pages, $16.95
Healing
FRANCIS MACNUTT 272 pages, $19.95
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BEREAVEMENT
Seasons of Hope
Creating and Sustaining Catholic Bereavement Groups
M. DONNA MACLEOD This parish-proven, adaptable, Christ-centered bereavement program offers twenty-four scripture-based sessions organized into four six-week seasons. Each season features a blend of commentary, scripture, prayer, simple group exercises, faith-sharing, and Catholic tradition. The program includes a comprehensive guidebook and four participant journals, one for each season. More purchasing options available at avemariapress.com.
Through Death to Life
Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass
Facilitator’s Pack: 1 guidebook, 4 journals, $40.00
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JOSEPH M. CHAMPLIN This comprehensive guide brings together in one place all the official liturgical texts needed for planning a Catholic funeral Mass, providing a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. 128 pages, $4.50
The Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal
This easy-to-use set brings together all of the prayers, scripture readings, and blessings a priest needs for celebrating the funeral Mass. Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Complete Set 196 cards and binder, $82.95 Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Ritual Cards 196 cards, $63.95 Ceremonial Binder Three-ring binder, $19.00
The Bereavement Ministry Program A Comprehensive Guide for Churches
JAN NELSON AND DAVID AAKER The Bereavement Ministry Program provides everything needed to begin and nurture a parish-based program of bereavement care for individuals and families. 288 pages, plus CD-ROM, $49.95 24
On My Way Home
A Hospice Nurse’s Journey with Terminal Cancer
JOYCE HUTCHISON Joyce Hutchison, a pioneer in the hospice movement who twice chronicled her work as an oncology nurse in the popular books May I Walk You Home and Now That You’ve Gone Home, reveals in this book her own journey through lung cancer as her death approaches. With a foreword and afterword from her writing partner on the earlier books, Joyce Rupp, Hutchison shares here not only the heartbreak and pain she experienced in these last years of her life, but also her continued sense of God walking with her through these challenging times. 128 pages, $13.95 Available March 2017
“She felt this was one last service she could give others.” —Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.
Catholic writer, speaker, and retreat leader
May I Walk You Home?
Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill JOYCE HUTCHISON AND JOYCE RUPP 192 pages, $13.95
Praying Our Goodbyes A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows JOYCE RUPP 192 pages, $16.95
Finding Your Way After Your Parent Dies Hope for Grieving Adults RICHARD GILBERT 128 pages, $13.95
Now That You’ve Gone Home
Courage and Comfort for Times of Grief JOYCE HUTCHISON AND JOYCE RUPP 192 pages, $12.95
My Soul Feels Lean
May You Find Comfort
JOYCE RUPP 176 pages, $15.95
JOYCE RUPP 32 pages, $4.50
Poems of Loss and Restoration
Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies MARTA FELBER 160 pages, $14.95
A Blessing for Times of Grieving
ABCs of Healthy Grieving A Companion for Everyday Coping HAROLD IVAN SMITH 176 pages, $12.95
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Joyce Rupp Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community and the author of numerous bestselling books.
“Joyce Rupp is one of the best Christian spiritual guides writing today.” —Rev. James Martin, S.J.
Author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Prayer Seeds
A Gathering of Blessings, Reflections, and Poems for Spiritual Growth
This collection makes available for the first time prayers that she composed for a wide variety of occasions and themes. Included are blessings, celebrations, poems, and reflections on the feasts and seasons of the Church’s year, compassion, difficult times, ministry, and more—suitable for personal prayer or group gatherings. 224 pages, $15.95 Available March 2017
Fly While You Still Have Wings
And Other Lessons My Resilient Mother Taught Me
Rupp shares the story of her own grief in the wake of her mother’s death, offering readers both a profile of her mother’s resilient spirit and a voice of compassion for their own experiences of loss. 224 pages, $16.95
Fresh Bread
And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment
As her first book published with Ave Maria Press, Fresh Bread has become a popular classic introducing Rupp’s unique brand of spiritual nourishment: prose, poetry, and prayer to help us reflect upon and rejoice in the sacred everyday world that is at once around and within us. 160 pages, $13.95
The Cup of Our Life
A Guide to Spiritual Growth
Joyce Rupp’s bestselling contemporary classic has sold more than 180,000 copies and continues to help individuals and groups pray about everyday life using the rich symbol of a cup. 192 pages, $16.95
Open the Door
A Journey to the True Self
May I Have This Dance?
An Invitation to Faithful Prayer Throughout 224 pages, $19.95 the Year 224 pages, $16.95
May You Rejoice
A Blessing for Your Birthday
32 pages, $4.50
Out of the Ordinary
Fragments of Your Prayers, Poems, Ancient Name
and Reflections 365 Glimpses of for Every Season the Divine for 256 pages, $17.95 Daily Meditation 384 pages, $22.95
“Robert Wicks has attained stature and esteem earned by his awareness of our humanity.” —Catholic Library World
Riding the Dragon
10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times
ROBERT J.
Wicks
With more than 50,000 copies sold, Riding the Dragon has for a decade made itself an indispensable spiritual and psychological guide to readers experiencing seasons of adversity. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction from the author with personal reflections and fresh perspective on today’s challenges. 160 pages, $13.95
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Robert J. Wicks, who received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College, has taught in universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, social work, nursing, and theology. He has authored more than fifty books.
The Challenge and the Gift of Being Present
For almost thirty years, Availability has been a trusted guide for cultivating openness and being present to God, self, and others. In this new edition, Robert Wicks describes availability as a challenging but spiritually rewarding way to live a more balanced life. 160 pages, $14.95
No Problem
Turning the Next Corner in Your Spiritual Life
Prayerfulness
Awakening to the Fullness of Life
For Robert Wicks, forward motion in the spiritual life is “no problem.” Wicks invites his readers to acknowledge, accept, and start where they are, employing simple practices and assuring that God’s grace will carry them around the next spiritual corner. 128 pages, $14.95
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Streams of Contentment Lessons I Learned on My Uncle’s Farm
Paperback, 224 pages, $15.95 Hardcover, 224 pages, $22.95
Crossing the Desert
Learning to Let Go, See Clearly, and Live Simply 192 pages, $15.95
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Can You Drink the Cup? Foreword by Ron Hansen Written with profound insight and clarity, Henri Nouwen reflects upon the metaphor of the cup, using the images of holding, lifting, and drinking to articulate the basics of the spiritual life. 128 pages, $12.95
With Open Hands
Out of Solitude
Foreword by Sue Monk Kidd Three Meditations on the With Open Hands gently Christian Life (Revised) encourages an open, trusting Foreword by Thomas Moore stance toward God and offers Drawing on three moments insight to the components of in the life of Jesus, Henri Nouwen prayer: silence, acceptance, invites us to reflect on the hope, compassion, and tension between our desire prophetic criticism. for solitude and the demands of contemporary life. 128 pages, $10.95 64 pages, $8.95
H E N RI J. M. N OUWEN Henri J. M. Nouwen, a beloved and bestselling Catholic author, taught at Yale University, Harvard University, and the University of Notre Dame. From 1986 until his death in 1996, he taught and ministered to physically and mentally challenged men and women as a member of the L’Arche Daybreak community in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about Nouwen’s life and works at henrinouwen.org.
Heart Speaks to Heart
Three Gospel Meditations on Jesus
Foreword by Christopher de Vinck Heart Speaks to Heart follows Henri Nouwen during a Holy Week retreat during which he desired to write about the Sacred Heart. As his words took shape, he instead spoke directly to the heart of Jesus. The resulting book shares Nouwen’s view of his own faithful, but often painful, journey to the Lord. 64 pages, $8.95
Behold the Beauty of the Lord Praying with Icons
Foreword by Robert Lentz, O.F.M. This is a book of meditations by Henri Nouwen, growing out of his contemplation of icons during sojourns at L’Arche, a community for people with mental handicaps in Trosly, France. 128 pages, $15.95
A Spirituality of Waiting
Being Alert to God’s Presence in Our Lives
A Sorrow Shared
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128 pages, $13.95
124 minutes, $15.95
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The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton A New Look at the Spiritual Inspiration of His Life, Thought, and Writing
DANIEL P. HORAN, O.F.M. Daniel Horan, O.F.M., popular author of Dating God and other books on Franciscan themes—and expert on the spirituality of Thomas Merton—masterfully presents the untold story of how the most popular saint in Christian history inspired the most popular spiritual writer of the twentieth century, and how together they can inspire a new generation of Christians. 288 pages, $16.95
Audiobook is available from Franciscan Media.
“What a treasure we have in young and insightful Daniel Horan!” —Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
Center for Action and Contemplation Albuquerque, New Mexico
T HOMA S M ERT O N Thomas Merton (1915–1968) was one of the most influential spiritual writers of modern times. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, is the defining spiritual memoir of its time, having sold more than one million copies and having been translated into more than fifteen languages.
When the Trees Say Nothing Writings on Nature
EDITED BY KATHLEEN DEIGNAN This primer on eco-spirituality groups more than three hundred of Merton’s nature writings into thematic sections on the seasons, elements, creatures, and other topics. The compilation reveals Merton’s approach to ecology as a spiritual issue that exposes the degree of human alienation from the sacredness of the planet. 192 pages, $14.95
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A Book of Hours
EDITED BY KATHLEEN DEIGNAN The lyrical and prayerful writings of Thomas Merton have been arranged into A Book of Hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation. Based upon the ancient monastic practice of praying the hours, it offers prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for each day of the week. 224 pages, $22.00
Bridges to Contemplative Living
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CO N T E M P L AT I V E L I V I N G Befriending Silence
Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality
CARL MCCOLMAN Respected speaker, author, and Patheos blogger Carl McColman introduces Cistercian spirituality as “the hidden jewel of the Church.” He presents an accessible and comprehensive guide that highlights a unique focus on simplicity, living close to the earth, and contemplative prayer, all of which make Cistercian spirituality relevant today. 192 pages, $15.95
“An accessible introduction to the beauty of Cistercian spirituality.” Rev. Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M.
Author of The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton
Seeking Surrender
How My Friendship With a Trappist Monk Taught Me to Trust and Embrace Life
COLETTE LAFIA An unlikely friendship between Colette Lafia and a silent monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani, where Thomas Merton lived, comes to life through seven years of shared letters. 160 pages, $14.95
Atchison Blue
A Search for Silence, a Spiritual Home, and a Living Faith
JUDITH VALENTE Journalist and poet Judith Valente invites readers on her transformative pilgrimages to Mount St. Scholastica monastery. The Benedictine sisters living there revealed to Valente monastic wisdom that brought spiritual healing to her fast-paced life—and promises to do the same for her readers. 224 pages, $15.95
Seven Sacred Pauses
Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day
MACRINA WIEDERKEHR, O.S.B. Featuring scripture, poetry, reflections, personal stories, and quotes from a rich array of spiritual teachers for many religions, Seven Sacred Pauses is a wonderful gift to those who seek to find balance in their busy days and to bring the practice of the Divine Hours home to their own hearts. 224 pages, $17.95
Bridges to Contemplative Living
The popular Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton series provides the basis for small-group dialogue, leading participants progressively deeper into spiritual reflection and contemplative living. Each of the eight weekly sessions include an opening Psalm reading, an introduction to the session theme, readings from Merton and one other spiritual writer, and questions for contemplative dialogue. Each 64 Page Booklet is Only $5.95
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One: Entering the School of Your Experience Two: Becoming Who You Already Are Three: Living Your Deepest Desires Four: Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love Five: Traveling Your Road to Joy Six: Writing Yourself Into the Book of Life Seven: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision Eight: Seeing That Paradise Begins Now
“A gift, a vision, an invitation.” —Mary DeTurris Poust
Catholic blogger and author of Cravings
The Wisdom of the Body
A Contemplative Journey to Wholeness for Women
The distorted view of the perfect female body created by popular culture, television, movies, and the media often causes women to become uncomfortable with their own bodies. In her newest title, Paintner draws from Celtic, desert, and Benedictine traditions to help women connect with their bodies through writing, visual art, and movement. 224 pages, $16.95 Available March 2017
Christine Valters Paintner Christine Valters Paintner is the web-based Abbess of Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery offering online courses on contemplative practice and creative expression. She holds a doctorate in Christian spirituality and is a Catholic Benedictine oblate. She is an author and columnist for the Progressive Christian portal at Patheos.
Illuminating the Way
Embracing the Wisdom of Monks and Mystics
Employing the same practices she uses in her other books, Paintner explores how the lives and spirituality of twelve monks and mystics offer distinct patterns of thought that will lead you to a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas of growth and will guide you on the path to your true self. 224 pages, $17.95
The Soul of a Pilgrim
Eight Practices for the Journey Within
Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim’s way—from hearing the call to coming home—are accompanied by stories of great biblical journeys and the author’s creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography. 160 pages, $15.95
The Artist’s Rule
Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom 192 pages, $15.95
Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire
The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements 160 pages, $14.95
Eyes of the Heart
Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice 152 pages, $16.95
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F O R C AT EC H I S T S , R E L I G I O U S Rebuilding Confirmation
Because We Need More Than Another Graduation
CHRISTOPHER WESLEY Christopher Wesley, former director of student ministry at Church of the Nativity—the parish behind the award-winning book Rebuilt—shares his blue print for the hallmark Confirmation program he and his team built. Wesley shows you how to help teens become disciples with the help of parish-selected mentors and small faith-formation groups. His story, vision, and rock-solid advice will strengthen your existing program or help you create a strong framework upon which to build a new one. 128 pages, $10.95 Available January 2017
“A clear and practical vision.” —Craig Gould
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Baltimore
Rebuilding Youth Ministry
Ten Practical Strategies for Catholic Parishes CHRISTOPHER WESLEY Foreword by Michael White and Tom Corcoran 128 pages, $9.95
Room 24
Adventures of a New Evangelist
KATIE PREJEAN Foreword by Mike Patin Five years after she graduated from high school, teacher, catechist, and sought-after speaker Katie Prejean returned to her alma mater in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to teach freshman theology in room 24. In the early years of her career, Prejean’s hormonal, sometimes grumpy, and often confused students taught her what it means to evangelize. Her frequently witty and always candid stories—and the ten lessons she offers— will inspire anyone who works with youth in the Church today. 192 pages, $13.95
“Brimming with inspirational vision and practical advice.” —Chris Stefanick
Founder and President of Real Life Catholic
Confirmation Ideal for adult and adolescent Confirmation candidates
Send Out Your Spirit
A Confirmation Candidate’s Handbook for Faith
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MICHAEL AMODEI Send Out Your Spirit leads teens through the major tenets of their faith—the Trinity, Jesus, scripture, Church, sacraments, morality, and more—specifically structured for the context of preparing for confirmation. Candidate Book 288 pages, $11.95
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Leader’s Manual 224 pages, $22.95
Sponsor’s Handbook 48 pages, $3.95
E D U C ATO R S , A N D YO U T H M I N I S T E R S 5 Minutes with the Psalms and the Wisdom Books
Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers
EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS Continuing the tradition of 5 Minutes with Christ and 5 Minutes with the Saints, this unique book of meditations for teachers draws on inspiration from the Psalms, Proverbs, and the books of Wisdom in the Bible. These timeless insights of scripture can provide inspiration and encouragement for all of those on the front lines of Catholic education. 192 pages, $12.95
5 Minutes with the Saints
5 Minutes with Christ
More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers
Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers 224 pages, $12.95
192 pages, $12.95
Called to Teach
Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators
JUSTIN MCCLAIN Called to Teach, a book of 366 short, thought-provoking reflections, can help you stay focused on your Christ-centered mission by providing a source of energy, renewal, and affirmation for your day. 288 pages, $14.95
“Fills a critical void.” —Carole Eipers
National Catechetical Advisor for William H. Sadlier
The Way of Catechesis
Exploring Our History, Renewing Our Ministry
GERARD F. BAUMBACH Drawing on more than forty years of experience as a catechist, parish DRE, textbook publisher, and founding director Echo Program at the University of Notre Dame, Gerard F. Baumbach explores contemporary catechesis in light of its history. This landmark book is an essential resource for every catechetical leader and will spur a new appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of catechesis in the Church today. 352 pages, $24.95
31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator
JARED DEES Jared Dees, creator of the popular website The Religion Teacher, shares practical, easy-to-use teaching strategies and exercises for spiritual growth. 192 pages, $9.95 33
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Author of The Grace of Yes
Day by Day
The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students
WILLIAM G. STOREY, D.M.S., AND THOMAS MCNALLY, C.S.C. With half a million copies sold since its inception, Day by Day is the beloved prayerbook that Notre Dame students, alumni, and friends trust to deepen their prayer lives and expand their understanding of God. This collection of prayers is the perfect gift for college students, high school graduates, and confirmation candidates. 224 pages, $9.95
Loved as I Am
An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus
Holy Goals for Body and Soul Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith
BISHOP THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI AND JOE PAPROCKI Hockey-playing Catholic bishop Thomas J. Paprocki (Springfield, Illinois) has a message for teens and young adults: athletics and fitness provide daily ways to connect with God. Bishop Paprocki weaves his unique personal story with eight athletic topics and connects them with a path to wholeness. 160 pages, $13.95
8 Steps to Connect
SPORTS
MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T. Foreword by Christopher West 128 pages, $12.95 See page 22 for more information.
“Powerful testimony.” —Jason Evert
Author of Theology of the Body for Teens
Chastity Is for Lovers Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin ARLEEN SPENCELEY 160 pages, $13.95
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“Shatters modern-day myths with timeless wisdom.” —Mark Hart
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A Teen’s Game Plan for Life
LOU HOLTZ 128 pages, $11.95
Win It All
The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens
JUSTIN FATICA 160 pages, $12.95
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The Cross, Our Only Hope
Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition
EDITED BY ANDREW GARWYCH, C.S.C, AND. KEVIN GROVE, C.S.C. The publication of the first edition of The Cross, Our Only Hope in 2008 established it as a foundational work of contemporary Holy Cross spirituality. This thoroughly revised edition, which features more and many new contributions, is a must-have for members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, its friends, lay collaborators, benefactors, and anyone interested in its spiritual tradition. 512 pages, $17.95
“I am especially taken by the personal experiences that ground each reflection, clear evidence of the multi-cultural reality of Holy Cross, and the universal faith community of the Church.” Br. John Paige, C.S.C.
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BLESSED BASIL MOREAU Edited By Kevin Grove, C.S.C., and Andrew Garwych, C.S.C. Foreword by John C. Cavadini Paperback: 544 pages, $25.00 Hardcover: 544 pages, $50.00
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Today, the Congregation of Holy Cross consists of more than 1,200 perpetually professed religious brothers and religious priests.
Blessed Basil Moreau founded the Congregation on March 1, 1837, in Sainte-Croix, which at that time was a small village outside of Le Mans, France.
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CHRISTIAN CLASSICS Confessions of a Convert
The Classic Spiritual Autobiography from the Author of Lord of the World
ROBERT HUGH BENSON Foreword by Dawn Eden Mentioned by Pope Francis as a writer whom everyone should read, Robert Hugh Benson, author of Lord of the World, shares his spiritual journey from being an Anglican and son of the archbishop of Canterbury to becoming a Roman Catholic priest. Through his humble, honest, and memorable story, Benson invites us—in this republished classic—to think about what it means to wrestle with the deep questions of our Catholic faith while rejoicing in the power of their universal truths. 128 pages, $13.95
Lord of the World A Novel
ROBERT HUGH BENSON This 1907 futuristic narrative has been hailed as the finest work of this unsung, but influential author and son of the Archbishop of Canterbury whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the Church of England in 1903. The compelling book includes a new introduction, a biography of Benson, and a theological reflection. 352 pages, $14.95
Thérèse
DOROTHY DAY Foreword by Robert Ellsburg Now back in print, this short biography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux by Dorothy Day expresses the surprising yet profound connection between Day—the founder of the Catholic Worker movement who was praised by Pope Francis for her passion for justice and dedication to her faith—and the beloved saint best known for her Little Way. 224 pages, $15.95
The Life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The Original Biography Commissioned by Her Sister
MSGR. AUGUST PIERRE LAVEILLE This remarkable biography of Thérèse of Lisieux, one of the most popular Catholic saints of all time was commissioned by her biological sister and religious superior and was first published in English in 1928. Msgr. August Pierre Laveille was able to portray with exquisite detail the flesh-andblood woman behind the icon, having interviewed those who knew her best while she was still living. 448 pages, $18.95 Available April 2017
Letters to My Lord
Intimate Conversations with Christ
DANIEL A. LORD, S.J. Foreword by Michael Rossmann, S.J. In this rediscovered spiritual classic, Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., offers a collection of sixteen deeply personal letters written to Christ as Lord was dying of cancer. First published in 1963 and now back in print, these letters are still a shining example of an intimate relationship with Christ and a model of how to talk with God in an honest and intimate way. 128 pages, $13.95 36
The Mystery of Suffering
HUBERT VAN ZELLER Foreword by Al Kresta In this timeless classic first written in 1963, celebrated Benedictine monk, author, and sculptor Hubert van Zeller (1905 – 1984) offers an eloquent response to the question of human suffering: those who endure suffering with hope and trust in Divine Providence will embark on an ever-deeper path to holiness that leads to eternal glory. 128 pages, $12.95
The Mystical Body of Christ
FULTON J. SHEEN Introduction by Brandon Vogt Foreword by Most Rev. Robert Barron First published in 1935, The Mystical Body of Christ reveals Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s accessibility and theologically astute teaching styles as he writes about the Church as an extension of the Incarnation. Recent advances in his cause for canonization make this classic text especially timely. 352 pages, $19.95
My Other Self
Conversations with Christ on Living Your Faith
CLARENCE J. ENZLER Modeled on the fifteenth-century classic The Imitation of Christ, this new edition of a little-known Enzler The Reed of God masterwork is revived for modern Christians. This new A New Edition of a edition includes an introduction from the author’s Spiritual Classic son, Msgr. John Enzler. CARYLL HOUSELANDER 256 pages, $13.95 192 pages, $13.95
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