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CHRISTMAS GIFTS
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FOR HER
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FOR TEACHERS
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FOR PARENTS
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FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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FOR PRIESTS
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Share the Faith with Those You Love SELF CARE
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CATHOLICISM
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SAINTS
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CLASSICS
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PRAYER
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SPIRITUALITY
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Christmas Gifts Surrender All
An Illuminated Journal Retreat Through the Stations of the Cross JEN NORTON
Contemporary Catholic artist Jen Norton offers a unique opportunity to ponder the extravagant love of Christ through the Stations of the Cross. Combining Norton’s powerful, full-color illustrations with scripture, her original reflections and prayers, and journaling space, Surrender All will help you encounter Christ’s Passion in a new light. 160 pages, $15.95
“A unique artistic and contemplative journey.” —Michele Faehnle
Coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms and Pray Fully
Secrets of the Sacred Heart
Exalted
Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus’ Promises in Your Life
How the Power of the Magnificat Can Transform Us
160 pages, $14.95
192 pages, $16.95
EMILY JAMINET
SONJA CORBITT
Catholic Puzzles, Word Games, and Brainteasers: Volume 1 and 2 MATT SWAIM
64 pages, $9.95 each
Gather Together
Recipes and Reflection to Inspire Faith and Friendship Around the Table
CATHERINE FOWLER SAMPLE
192 pages, $17.95
Catholic Coloring Books DANIEL MITSUI
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Gifts For Her Awaken My Heart
52 Weeks of Giving Thanks and Loving Abundantly: A Yearly Devotional for Women EMILY WILSON HUSSEM
Bestselling author and popular YouTuber Emily Wilson Hussem invites you on a yearlong transformational journey of practicing gratitude, becoming more closely aware of God’s presence in your everyday, and serving others in his name. 288 pages, $17.95
“Every human being needs this book.” —Leah Darrow
Catholic speaker, podcaster, and author of The Other Side of Beauty
In Full Bloom
Finding the Grace and Grit to Thrive Wherever You’re Planted CLAIRE SWINARSKI
128 pages, $14.95
Joyful Momentum
Growing and Sustaining Vibrant Women’s Groups ELIZABETH A. TOMLIN
192 pages, $16.95
Girl, Arise!
A Catholic Feminist’s Invitation to Live Boldly, Love Your Faith, and Change the World CLAIRE SWINARSKI
128 pages, $14.95
Pray Fully
Simple Steps for Becoming a Woman of Prayer
MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET
165 pages, $15.95
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Undone
Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame
EDITED BY CARRIE SCHUCHTS DAUNT
160 pages, $15.95
Becoming Women of the World
How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy SARAH CHRISTMYER
160 pages, $15.95
Gifts For Parents
Divine Mercy for Moms Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina
BeDADitudes
8 Ways to Be an Awesome Dad
The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion
A Book of Daily Reflections
MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET
GREGORY K. POPCAK
192 pages, $15.95
EDITED BY LISA M. HENDEY AND SARAH A. REINHARD
The Handbook for Catholic Moms
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
Giving Thanks and Letting Go
160 pages, $15.95
Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul LISA M. HENDEY
256 pages, $17.95
Bless My Child
52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood DANILLE BEAN
LISA M. HENDEY
128 pages, $14.95
Side by Side
Small Steps for Catholic Moms
352 pages, $18.95
A Catholic Mother’s Prayer Book
A Catholic Mother-Daughter Journal
160 pages, $12.95
192 pages, $15.95
JULIE CRAGON
544 pages, $17.95
LORI AND AVA UBOWSKI
Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act DANIELLE BEAN AND ELIZABETH FOSS
416 pages, $17.95
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Gifts For Teachers
Called to Teach
31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator
Christ in the Classroom
288 pages, $14.95
192 pages, $10.95
192 pages, $12.95
5 Minutes with the Psalms and the Wisdom Books
Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers
5 Minutes with Christ
5 Minutes with the Saints
Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators JUSTIN MCCLAIN
JARED DEES
EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS 224 pages, $13.95 AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS
Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers 192 pages, $12.95
Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders ROY PETITFILS
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Called to Pray
Daily Prayers for Catholic Schools JUSTIN MCCLAIN
288 pages, $15.95
Lesson Planning for the Heart and Mind JARED DEES
More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS
192 pages, $13.95
What Matters Most Empowering Young Catholics for Life’s Big Decisions
LEONARD J. DELORENZO
224 pages, $16.95
Gifts For Young People
Particles of Faith (Student Edition)
A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science STACY A. TRASANCOS
192 pages, $15.95
Go Bravely
Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be EMILY WILSON HUSSEM
160 pages, $13.95
Loved As I Am
An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T.
128 pages, $12.95
Breakthrough
Breakthrough: The Companion Journal
The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens
FR. ROB GALEA
96 pages, $10.95
160 pages, $13.95
Day by Day
Three Rules for Living a Good Life
Holy Goals for Body and Soul
A Journey from Desperation to Hope 224 pages, $15.95
The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students
EDITED BY THOMAS MCNALLY, C.S.C., AND WILLIAM STOREY
224 pages, $9.95
FR. ROB GALEA
A Game Plan for after Graduation LOU HOLTZ
96 pages, $16.95 (HC)
Win It All
JUSTIN FATICA
Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith
BISHOP THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI WITH JOE PAPROCKI
160 pages, $14.95
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Gifts For Your Priest, Deacon, and Parish Staff
Let’s Talk About Truth
Redeeming Administration
ChurchMoney
A Guide for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Catholic Leaders in a World of Doubt and Discord
12 Spiritual Habits for Catholic Leaders in Parishes, Schools, Religious Communities, and Other Institutions
192 pages, $16.95
224 pages, $14.95
You Shall Be a Blessing
The Joy of Priesthood
The Priestly Blessing
224 pages, $17.95
192 pages, $16.95
ANN M. GARRIDO
Twelve Letters on the Priesthood
CARDINAL GERHARD MÜLLER
224 pages, $17.95
Patrology
JOHANNES QUASTEN
2,162 pages, $149.95 (4-Volume Set)
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STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI
Butler’s Lives of the Saints ALBAN BULTER
Paperback: 2,932 pages, $75.00 (4-Volume Set) Hardcover: 2,932 pages, $125.00 (4-Volume Set)
Rebuilding the Way We Fund Our Mission MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN
224 pages, $16.95
Rediscovering the Gift STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI
Summa Theologica THOMAS AQUINAS
Paperback: 3,022 pages, $180.00 (5-Volume Set) Hardcover: 3,022 pages, $250.00 (5-Volume Set)
Self Care NEW
Let Go of Anger and Stress!
Be Brave in the Scared
GARY ZIMAK
MARY E. LENABURG
Be Healed
Be Transformed by the Fruits of the Spirit
How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life
A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life
160 pages, $14.95
160 pages, $15.95
224 pages, $16.95
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The Caregiver’s Companion
A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul
DEBRA KELSEY-DAVIS AND KELLY JOHNSON
Written by the founders of Nourish for Caregivers—an organization that seeks to improve the health and spiritual wellbeing of caregivers—this beautifully designed, full-color journal is a practical resource with encouraging readings, prayers, and guided journaling to help you draw strength from your faith in a few sacred moments each day. 160 pages, $16.95
“A supportive, insightful, and practical guide.” —Joyce Rupp
Author of Praying Our Goodbyes
Live Big, Love Bigger Getting Real with BBQ, Sweet Tea, and a Whole Lotta Jesus KATHRYN WHITAKER
160 pages, $15.95
Riding the Dragon 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times ROBERT J. WICKS
Boundless Compassion Creating a Way of Life JOYCE RUPP
224 pages, $18.95
160 pages, $13.95
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Catholicism Christ in the Storm
An Extraordinary Blessing for a Suffering World POPE FRANCIS
Christ in the Storm gathers color photos, readings, and the pope’s homily and blessing from his March 27, 2020, Urbi et Orbi blessing during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rich with symbolism and history, the book creates a powerful reminder that Jesus is always with us and that God’s love never fails. 104 pages, $19.95 (HC)
Teachings for an Unbelieving World
Rekindled
Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul’s Sermon at the Areopagus
Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence
160 pages, $20.00 (HC)
160 pages, $15.95
256 pages, $16.95
The Church and the Modern Era (1846–2005)
Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)
JOHN PAUL II
History’s Queen Exploring Mary’s Pivotal Role from Age to Age MIKE AQUILINA
192 pages, $16.95
MALLORY SMYTH
DAVID M. WAGNER
192 pages, $17.95
The Church and the Middle Ages (1000–1378) STEVE WEIDENKOPF
192 pages, $17.95
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What to Say and How to Say It
How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire
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BRANDON VOGT
BRANDON VOGT
192 pages, $15.95
Classics The perfect Christmas read ! The Reed of God
CARYLL HOUSELANDER
In the spiritual classic The Reed of God, British Catholic writer and artist Caryll Houselander lovingly explores Mary’s intimately human side, depicting Our Lady as a musical instrument who makes divine love known to the world. 192 pages, $13.95
“Life-changing.” —Haley Stewart
Catholic blogger, podcaster, and author of The Grace of Enough
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Conversations with Christ on Living Your Faith CLARENCE J. ENZLER
Lord of the World A Novel
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DOROTHY DAY
ROBERT HUGH BENSON
224 pages, $15.95
ABCs of the Christian Life
Summa Theologiae
352 pages, $15.95
256 pages, $13.95
The Imitation of Christ
A Timeless Classic for Contemporary Readers THOMAS À KEMPIS TRANSLATED BY WILLIAM C. CREASY
The Ultimate Anthology of the Prince of Paradox G. K. CHESTERTON
192 pages, $16.95
A Concise Translation THOMAS AQUINAS
Paperback: 712 pages, $45.00 Hardcover: 712 pages, $59.95
256 pages, $17.95
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Saints and Spiritual Masters
A Feast for Hungry Souls Spiritual Lessons from the Church’s Greatest Masters and Mystics SUSAN MUTO
384 pages, $24.95
My Badass Book of Saints
Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live
Let There Be Light
HILDERGARD OF BINGEN
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A Book of Hours THOMAS MERTON Edited by Kathleen Deignan
224 pages, $22.00 (HC)
MARIA MORERA JOHNSON
Encountering Wisdom through the Weeks of the Year MACRINA WEIDERKEHR, O.S.B.
256 pages, $16.95
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192 pages, $13.95
Abide in the Heart of Christ
A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Ignatius Loyola JOE LARAMIE, S.J.
160 pages, $14.95
The Flowing Grace of Now
Lift Up Your Heart
A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales
160 pages, $14.95
Ancient Wisdom, Living Fire Lessons I Learned from the Fathers of the Church
JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT AND MIKE AQUILINA
192 pages, $16.95
Can You Drink the Cup?
HENRI J. M. NOUWEN
128 pages, $12.95
Prayer Oremus
A Treasury of Latin Prayers with English Translations Oremus: A Treasury of Latin Prayers allows Catholics to experience the beauty and rich spiritual heritage of the language used for almost two thousand years in the scriptures, liturgy, and prayers of the Church. Traditional Latin prayers and devotions are presented side-by-side with their literal English translations in this extraordinary collection. 224 pages, $15.95
“This little treasury of Latin prayers is inviting and easy to use.” —John Cavadini
Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life University of Notre Dame
Bless Us, O Lord
A Family Treasury of Mealtime Prayers ROBERT M. HAMMA
Bless Us, O Lord belongs on the shelf of every Catholic family that wants to pray together daily. You can introduce children to original and traditional blessings, the lives of the saints, and the practice of daily prayer in a way that is both appealing to them and a means to unite your whole family. 224 pages, $17.95
“This book will help families grow closer to God.” —Jared Dees
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Bless My Grandchild
A Catholic Prayer Book for Grandparents JULIE CRAGON
192 pages, $14.95
A Book of Uncommon Prayer
100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary BRIAN DOYLE
192 pages, $14.95
A Year of Daily Offerings
JAMES KUBICKI, S.J.
480 pages, $18.95
The 5 Habits of Prayerful People
A No-Excuses Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship with God MICHAEL ST. PIERRE
128 pages, $14.95
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The Artist’s Rule
Making Room for God
The Grace of Enough
192 pages, $16.95
MARY ELIZABETH SPERRY
HALEY STEWART
The Catholic Hipster Handbook
Catholic Hipster: The Next Level
Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom
CHRISTINE VALTERS PAINTNER
Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff
Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture
128 pages, $14.95
192 pages, $16.95
How Some Awesomely Obscure Stuff Helps Us Live Our Faith with Passion TOMMY TIGHE
TOMMY TIGHE
224 pages, $15.95
Bible Basics for Catholics
Seven Sacred Pauses
JOHN BERGSMA
MACRINA WEIDERKEHR, O.S.B.
224 pages, $15.95
A New Picture of Salvation History 224 pages, $15.95
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Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day 224 pages, $17.95
The Cup of Our Life A Guide to Spiritual Growth JOYCE RUPP
192 pages, $16.95
Pause in Wonder
Learning to Delight in God and His World
DEACON EDDIE ENSLEY AND ROBERT HERRMANN
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