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Reclaiming
CATHOLIC HISTORY EDITED BY MIKE AQUILINA
The history of the Catholic Church is often clouded by myth, misinformation, and missing pieces. Today there is a renewed interest in recovering the true history of the Church, correcting the record in the wake of centuries of half-truths and noble lies. Books in the Reclaiming Catholic History series, edited by Mike Aquilina and written by leading authors and historians, bring Church history to life, debunking the myths one era at a time.
The Early Church (33–313)
St. Peter, the Apostles, and Martyrs JAMES L. PAPANDREA 160 pages, $16.95
The Church and the Middle Ages (1000–1378)
Cathedrals, Crusades, and the Papacy in Exile STEVE WEIDENKOPF 192 pages, $17.95
The Church and the Roman Empire (301–490)
Constantine, Councils, and the Fall of Rome MIKE AQUILINA 192 pages, $17.95
The Church and the Modern Era (1846–2005)
Pius IX, World Wars, and the Second Vatican Council DAVID M. WAGNER 192 pages, $17.95
STILL TO COME: The Church and the Reformation and The Church and the Age of Enlightenment
A History of the Church in 100 Objects
MIKE AQUILINA WITH GRACE AQUILINA In this unique, rich, and eye-catching book, popular Catholic author and EWTN host Mike Aquilina tells the Christian story through the examination of 100 objects and places. Some, like Michelangelo’s Pietà, are priceless works of art. Others, like a union membership pin, don’t hold much monetary value. But through each of them, Aquilina offers a memorable and rewarding look at the history of the Church.
448 pages, $24.95
AN EXTRAORDINARY BLESSING FOR A SUFFERING WORLD FROM
POPE FRANCIS
“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” —Mark 4:40 As he calmed the storm at sea, Jesus reproached the apostles for their lack of faith. On March 27, 2020, Pope Francis used the Gospel passage as a sign of God’s blessing, forgiveness, and healing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Holy Father offered hope to the world with an Extraordinary Urbi et Orbi Blessing from an empty St. Peter’s Square. Christ in the Storm gathers color photos, readings, the pope’s homily and blessing, and also provides explanation of the symbolism and history throughout the event to create a powerful reminder that Jesus is always with us and that God’s love never fails. 104 pages, $19.95 (Hardcover)
“Catholicism at its best.” —From the foreword by John L. Allen Jr. Vatican expert and editor of Crux
Teachings for an Unbelieving World
Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul’s Sermon at the Areopagus
JOHN PAUL II Teachings for an Unbelieving World is a newly discovered work written by St. John Paul II—then Archbishop Karol Wojtyła of Kraków—in the years just after Vatican II. He uses St. Paul’s sermon to the people of Athens in Acts 17 as a framework for articulating the faith in a culture of skepticism and unbelief. These thirteen brief homilies provide compelling teaching for Catholics in today’s post-Christian world.
160 pages, $20.00 (Hardcover)
“Hidden treasure.”
—From the introduction by Scott Hahn Catholic theologian, author, and speaker
The Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) Study Guide A Companion to Pope Francis’s First Encyclical
JARED DEES 66 pages, $9.99 (Downloadable PDF)
The Complete Encyclicals, Bulls, and Apostolic Exhortations Volume 1
POPE FRANCIS 512 pages, $27.95
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NOURISHMENT FOR The Caregiver’s Companion NEW
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. It is a unique resource to remind you to care for yourself as you care for others.
160 pages, $16.95
“A supportive, insightful, and practical guide.” —Joyce Rupp
Author of Praying Our Goodbyes
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Be Brave in the Scared
How I Learned to Trust God During the Most Difficult Days of My Life MARY E. LENABURG In Be Brave in the Scared, Catholic writer Mary Lenaburg shares how the overwhelming demands of caring for her severely disabled daughter ultimately taught her—and can teach you—that trusting in God and accepting his will can lead to profound joy, no matter what challenges you face.
160 pages, $15.95
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Live Big, Love Bigger
Getting Real with BBQ, Sweet Tea, and a Whole Lotta Jesus
KATHRYN WHITAKER The stressful premature birth of Kathryn Whitaker’s fifth child threw her orderly world into chaos and ultimately led her to rethink her priorities. In Live Big, Love Bigger, she shares her journey and challenges you to understand that you, too, can live a life of authenticity with joy-filled purpose, love, and faith.
160 pages, $15.95
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CHALLENGING TIMES Let Go of Anger and Stress!
Be Transformed by the Fruits of the Spirit
NEW
GARY ZIMAK How do you let the Spirit work in you to bear good fruit when you’re dealing with the never-ending drama of social media, a frustrating coworker, or the aggravating next-door neighbor? How do you stop letting stress and anger take control of your life?
Using the nine fruits of the Spirit as a guide, bestselling author Gary Zimak will help you free yourself from anger and stress to find peace and to live the life God has planned for you. 160 pages, $14.95
“Filled with great ideas.” —Tommy Tighe
Clinical counselor and creator of the St. Dymphna’s Playbook podcast
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Give Up Worry for Lent!
40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ
GARY ZIMAK Catholic author and self-described “recovering worrier” Gary Zimak combines practical spirituality, daily scripture readings, and simple action steps to help you kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal. He shows you how to let go of the anxiety-producing areas of life in order to find the lasting peace that comes from trusting God.
160 pages, $13.95
Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders
ROY PETITFILS In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils—a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist—offers his personal experience, advice, and faith to give parents, pastors, and youth leaders the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in, make a difference, and be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis.
160 pages, $15.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
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Riding the Dragon
10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times
ROBERT J. WICKS With more than 60,000 copies sold, Riding the Dragon has for a decade made itself an indispensable spiritual and psychological guide to readers experiencing seasons of adversity. Wicks fashions ten simple lessons on identifying and confronting the everyday dragons readers meet: from engaging darkness to finding simplicity and keeping perspective.
160 pages, $13.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
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ADVENT AND LENT Messages of Joy for Advent and Christmas 2020
NEW 3-Minute Devotions
MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN Three minutes is all it takes to change your day for the better. The rich yet uncomplicated daily reflections in Messages of Joy for Advent and Christmas 2020 will guide you from the first Sunday of Advent through Epiphany. With practical, everyday wisdom, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran will help you pray for the gift of joy and prepare your heart and soul for the gift of Christ’s birth.
64 pages, $1.95
Messages of Letting Go for Lent 2021 3-Minute Devotions
MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN 64 pages, $1.95
The Living Gospel
Daily Devotions for Advent 2020
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CHARLES PAOLINO In Daily Devotions for Advent 2020, the rich pastoral insight of Deacon Charles Paolino of RENEW International invites you to celebrate the season of anticipation and prepare to welcome Christ into your heart.
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Devociones diarias para el Adviento de 2020 CHARLES PAOLINO 64 pages, $1.95
The Living Gospel
Daily Devotions for Lent 2021
THERESA RICKARD, O.P. 96 pages, $2.25
64 pages, $1.95
Advent and Christmas
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NEW One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens
KATIE PREJEAN MCGRADY AND TOMMY MCGRADY Following the success of their bestselling devotional Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, youth ministry experts Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady offer devotions for Advent and Christmas that help teens make sense of the things that matter most in their lives, such as relationships, their future, and coping with stress.
64 pages, $2.50
Gaze Upon Jesus
Experiencing Christ’s Childhood through the Eyes of Women
EDITED BY KELLY M. WAHLQUIST WINE: Women In the New Evangelization offers its second, six-week scripture study, this time following the infancy and early years of Christ as seen through the eyes of Mary and other familiar and imagined women in the gospels. Grow in your faith as you learn about virtues such as humility, patience, charity, reverence, prudence, and courage.
192 pages, $16.95
Walk in Her Sandals
Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women 4
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EDITED BY KELLY M. WAHLQUIST 160 pages, $15.95
Lent
One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens 64 pages, $2.50
STATIONS OF THE CROSS “Jen Norton’s art causes the scriptures to resonate prayerfully.” —Elizabeth Lev
Vatican art historian and author of How Catholic Art Saved the Faith
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
TAKE A PEEK INSIDE!
Everyone’s Way of the Cross CLARENCE ENZLER Regular Size: 32 pages, $1.50 Large Print: 32 pages, $2.75 Spanish: 32 pages, $1.50
You Have Redeemed the World
ANDREW GAWRYCH, C.S.C., AND KEVIN GROVE, C.S.C. 32 pages, $1.75 ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
Stations of the Cross with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus POPE’S WORLDWIDE PRAYER NETWORK WILLIAM PROSPERO, S.J. 64 pages, $5.95
John Paul II’s Biblical Way of the Cross
AMY WELBORN AND MICHAEL DUBRUIEL 32 pages, $2.75
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SPIRITUALITY FOR WOMEN Pray Fully
Simple Steps for Becoming a Woman of Prayer
MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET In Pray Fully, Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet— bestselling authors of Divine Mercy for Moms and The Friendship Project—share the rewards and frustrations of their own prayer journeys to create a practical guide that combines testimonies, tips, and journaling space to help you spend quality time with God. Whether you want to learn how to pray aloud in a group or to stop your mind from wandering during prayer, Faehnle and Jaminet have practical advice and the real-life experience to help you overcome obstacles to everyday prayer.
160 pages, $15.95
The Friendship Project
The Catholic Woman’s Guide to Making and Keeping Fabulous, Faith-Filled Friends MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET 192 pages, $15.95
Joyful Momentum
Growing and Sustaining Vibrant Women’s Groups
ELIZABETH A. TOMLIN In Joyful Momentum, Elizabeth Tomlin, founding member of the Military Council of Catholic Women Worldwide, shows you how you also can start, expand, strengthen, or retool an existing women’s group or ministry in your own Catholic parish. 192 pages, $16.95
Undone
Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame
CARRIE SCHUCHTS DAUNT Through this collection of raw and redemptive testimonies from real Catholic women, as well as guided reflections and contemplative prayer, Carrie Schuchts Daunt of the John Paul II Healing Center offers an encounter with truth and healing tailored to your specific identities as daughter, sister, bride and mother.
160 pages, $15.95
My Badass Book of Saints
Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live
CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
MARIA MORERA JOHNSON Bestselling author 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 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
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“Every human being needs this book.” —Leah Darrow
Catholic speaker, podcaster, and author of The Other Side of Beauty
Awaken My Heart
52 Weeks of Giving Thanks and Loving Abundantly: A Yearly Devotional for Women
EMILY WILSON HUSSEM Bestselling and award-winning author and popular YouTuber Emily Wilson Hussem invites you on a year-long transformational journey of practicing gratitude, becoming more closely aware of God’s presence in your every day life and serving others in his name. These fifty-two reflections will help you cultivate a deeper prayer life, find freedom from the frenzy of tasks and the noise of the culture, and discover the lasting joy that can only blossom in a heart awakened to the beauty of God’s quiet, loving presence.
288 pages, $17.95
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Go Bravely
Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be
EMILY WILSON HUSSEM In Go Bravely, Catholic musician and speaker Emily Wilson Hussem offers twenty bits of advice that will equip young women to tackle their deepest concerns about relationships, self-esteem, and dating, while strengthening their faith at the same time.
160 pages, $13.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
The Go Bravely Companion Journal COMING SPRING 2021!
“Action, compassion, faith, and humor— she captured it all!” —Kathryn Whitaker
Catholic blogger, speaker, and author of Live Big, Love Bigger
In Full Bloom
Finding the Grace and Grit to Thrive Wherever You’re Planted
CLAIRE SWINARSKI What do you do when you feel stuck and your life takes a detour from your grand plan?
Claire Swinarski, founder of The Catholic Feminist podcast, says that even if your life is not where you wanted it to be or you are in a time of transition or discomfort, God has planted you right where you are for a reason. In Full Bloom inspires you to see God’s grace at work and discover for yourself the grit and practical strategies to thrive no matter what life has thrown your way. 128 pages, $14.95
Girl, Arise!
A Catholic Feminist’s Invitation to Live Boldly, Love Your Faith, and Change the World
CLAIRE SWINARSKI Girl, Arise! demonstrates the strength and abilities women have to share with the Body of Christ, the importance of women throughout the history of the faith, and how the love you experience through Christ and the Church can change you and the world around you.
128 pages, $14.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
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MARIAN DEVOTION “A very impressive book that is much needed in our time.” —Steve Weidenkopf
Adjunct Professor Christendom College Graduate School of Theology Author of Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church
History’s Queen
Exploring Mary’s Pivotal Role from Age to Age
MIKE AQUILINA The Virgin Mary’s part in history doesn’t begin and end with her yes to God. Popular Catholic author Mike Aquilina points out that Mary is at the center of history from creation to the end of time and everywhere in between. In History’s Queen, you’ll learn about the many ways the mother of humanity has left her mark on the great events of time, not only as we see them in the Bible, but also in pivotal events such as Fatima, the battle of Lepanto, and the plague.
192 pages, $16.95
Virgin, Mother, Queen
Encountering Mary in Time and Tradition
ROBERT L. FASTIGGI AND MICHAEL O’NEILL In Virgin, Mother, Queen, popular radio and television host Michael O’Neill gathers fascinating details from Mary’s mystical appearances around the world. Robert Fastiggi, professor of systemic theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, answers questions about the historical and theological development of Marian teachings throughout Church history.
192 pages, $17.95
Exalted
How the Power of the Magnificat Can Transform Us
SONJA CORBITT Bible Study Evangelista Sonja Corbitt, author of Unleashed and Fearless, struggled to understand Marian devotion as a new Catholic. But as the popular speaker and scripture teacher began to break open the Magnificat line by line, she found that Mary’s song was not only something she sang but also something she became—an expression of God’s loving and transforming power in the world.
192 pages, $16.95
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots A Living Novena
MARGE STEINHAGE FENELON 160 pages, $14.95
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My Queen, My Mother
A Living Novena
MARGE STEINHAGE FENELON 160 pages, $14.95
Our Lady of Charity
How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love
MARIA MORERA JOHNSON 128 pages, $14.95
A Heart Like Mary’s
31 Daily Meditations to Help You Live and Love as She Does EDWARD LOONEY 160 pages, $13.95
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AND DEVOTION Secrets of the Sacred Heart
Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus’ Promises in Your Life
EMILY JAMINET Bestselling and award-winning author Emily Jaminet takes up each of the twelve promises Christ made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in a series of visions, puts a fresh new spin on the classic Catholic devotion, and invites you and your family to experience the profound spiritual benefits you will receive when you keep the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the center of your home.
160 pages, $14.95
“This book is a handy guide for anyone who wants to be inspired for the first time or renewed in their commitment to this life—changing devotion!” —Danielle Bean Brand manager of CatholicMom.com and author of Giving Thanks and Letting Go
A Heart on Fire
Eucharistic Adoration
JAMES KUBICKI, S.J. 192 pages with 4-page color insert, $14.95
CHARLES M. MURPHY 128 pages, $13.95
Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Spirituality of Fasting
Rediscovering a Christian Practice
CHARLES M. MURPHY 128 pages, $13.95
Living Memento Mori
Holy Hour Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ
My Journey through the Stations of the Cross
Praying the Angelus
Living the Rosary
JARED DEES 160 pages, $13.95
JOHN PHALEN, C.S.C. 128 pages, $12.95
Find Joy, Peace, and Purpose in Everyday Life
EMILY M. DEARDO 128 pages, $13.95
Finding Your Life in the Mysteries
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AT-HOME RETREATS + SPIRITUAL MASTERS CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
Lift Up Your Heart
A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales JOHN BURNS 192 pages, $13.95
Be Not Troubled
A 6-Day Personal Retreat with Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade JEFFREY KIRBY 128 pages, $12.95
Abide in the Heart of Christ
A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Ignatius Loyola JOE LARAMIE, S.J. 160 pages, $14.95
“A treasure trove.” —From the foreword by Haley Stewart
Catholic blogger, podcaster, and author of The Grace of Enough
A Feast for Hungry Souls
Spiritual Lessons from the Church’s Greatest Masters and Mystics
SUSAN MUTO Renowned scholar Susan Muto presents her spiritual legacy with a rich introduction to thirty Christian masters. These voices from the ancient, medieval, and modern Church have been the focus of Muto’s work for more than forty years and the trusted guides of her own spiritual life. Masters such as Benedict of Nursia, Clare of Assisi, Thomas Merton, and Teresa of Avila will help answer your most pressing spiritual questions and satisfy the deepest cravings of your heart.
384 pages, $24.95
The Flowing Grace of Now
Encountering Wisdom through the Weeks of the Year
MACRINA WIEDERKEHR, O.S.B. In The Flowing Grace of Now Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr offers weekly reflections that reveal the unique spiritual teachers at work in your life, inviting you to listen to these teachers and learn from their wisdom.
256 pages, $16.95
Ancient Wisdom, Living Fire
Lessons I Learned from the Fathers of the Church
JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT WITH MIKE AQUILINA In Ancient Wisdom, Living Fire, bestselling author and multiplatinum recording artist John Michael Talbot reveals how the Church fathers—great martyrs, saints, theologians, and mystics—helped him to become closer to Jesus.
192 pages, $16.95
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30 DAYS with a GREAT Spiritual Teacher 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.
NEW IN THE SERIES
Set Aside Every Fear CATHERINE OF SIENA 128 pages, $10.95
Simply Surrender THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX 128 pages, $9.95
All Will Be Well
JULIAN OF NORWICH 128 pages, $10.95
Let There Be Light
HILDEGARD OF BINGEN 120 pages, $10.95
Let Nothing Disturb You
TERESA OF AVILA 120 pages, $10.95
Peace of Heart
FRANCIS OF ASSISI 120 pages, $10.95
Draw Ever Closer HENRI J. M. NOUWEN 112 pages, $10.95
True Serenity
THOMAS À KEMPIS 120 pages, $9.95
Set Your Heart Free FRANCIS DE SALES 120 pages, $9.95
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BIBLE STUDY
BIBLE BASICS WITH JOHN BERGSMA John Bergsma’s three books of basics offer accessible visions of salvation history using simple illustrations and a clear, conversational style.
Bible Basics for Catholics A New Picture of Salvation History 224 pages, $15.95
New Testament Basics for Catholics 320 pages, $16.95
Psalm Basics for Catholics Seeing Salvation History in a New Way 160 pages, $15.95
Becoming Women of the Word
How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy
SARAH CHRISTMYER The women God called to bring his chosen people into the world were ordinary women who struggled with emptiness, oppression, infertility, and loss—yet who found strength and hope in God. In her first book, Sarah Christmyer—codeveloper of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program—pairs the stories of key Old Testament women with stories of women she has known to show us how we can hear God, say yes to his call, and share him with the world just as they did.
160 pages, $15.95
Fearless
Conquer Your Demons and Love with Abandon SONJA CORBITT 256 pages, $16.95
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Unleashed
How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You SONJA CORBITT 192 pages, $15.95
Abba Isn’t Daddy and Other Biblical Surprises
What Catholics Really Need to Know about Scripture Study WILLIAM L. BURTON, O.F.M. 192 pages, $16.95
CATHOLICISM “Demonstrates the power of the Catholic Church to give young people what they need.” —Emily Stimpson Chapman Creator of The Catholic Table and coauthor of The Catholic Almanac
Rekindled
How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire
MALLORY SMYTH Mallory Smyth has been where many young Catholics are today. But the difference between her and other fallen-away Catholics is that she figured out that when she overlooked the shortcomings of the Church as an institution, she fell in love with Jesus and rediscovered the beauty and truth of her faith. In Rekindled, Smyth’s raw, relatable account of her own disillusionment and departure is sure to resonate with anyone who has struggled to feel at home in the Church. For anyone who has left the faith or has one foot out the door, this powerful book just might illuminate a path back home—to a Church that is both holy and in need of perfection.
160 pages, $15.95
What to Say and How to Say It
Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence
BRANDON VOGT In this straightforward and practical resource, Brandon Vogt, bestselling and award-winning author of Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too) offers essential tools for articulating the seven most contentious aspects of your Catholic faith with clarity and confidence.
256 pages, $16.95
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Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)
BRANDON VOGT Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too) serves as a compelling reproposal of the Church to former Catholics, a persuasive argument for truth and beauty to those who have become jaded and disenchanted with religion, and at the same time offers practicing Catholics a much-needed dose of confidence and clarity to affirm their faith against an increasingly skeptical culture.
192 pages, $15.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
This Is Our Faith
A Catholic Catechism for Adults MICHAEL PENNOCK 384 pages, $16.95
God Is Not Nice
Rejecting Pop Culture Theology and Discovering the God Worth Living For ULRICH L. LEHNER 160 pages, $16.95
Particles of Faith
A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science STACY A. TRASANCOS 192 pages, $15.95
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PRAYER “This collection has brought me closer to our Lord.” —Tommy Tighe
Author of The Catholic Hipster Handbook
Oremus
A Treasury of Latin Prayers with English Translations
Oremus: A Treasury of Latin Prayers allows Catholics to experience anew—or for the first time—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 such as the Rosary, Sancte Michael, and Tantum Ergo are presented side-by-side with their literal English translations in this extraordinary collection. 224 pages, $15.95
“I love this practical prayer book for families.” —Jared Dees
Founder of The Religion Teacher website and author of Christ in the Classroom
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, the rhythm of the Church year, 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
Bless My Grandchild
A Book of Uncommon Prayer
192 pages, $14.95
BRIAN DOYLE 192 pages, $14.95
A Catholic Prayer Book 100 Celebrations for Grandparents of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary JULIE CRAGON
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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
SPIRITUALITY Gather Together
Recipes and Reflections to Inspire Faith and Friendship around the Table
CATHERINE FOWLER SAMPLE “Making food and giving someone your undivided attention as you share what you’ve prepared elevates an act of love to a spiritual practice,” says Catherine Fowler Sample, writer and producer of the popular film The Dating Project. In Gather Together, she encourages you to get together with others to explore your faith and deepen your relationship with God and each other. Fowler Sample offers more than forty recipes along with a dozen reflections on faith, friendship, and community for Catholics who crave authentic connection, fun gatherings, and good food.
192 pages, $17.95
“A recipe to follow.” —Rev. Leo E. Patalinghug
International speaker, author, and creator of the Food and Faith Movement
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The Grace of Enough
Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture HALEY STEWART 192 pages, $16.95
Making Room for God
Decluttering and the Spiritual Life MARY ELIZABETH SPERRY 128 pages, $14.95
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The Catholic Hipster Handbook
Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff TOMMY TIGHE 224 pages, $15.95
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Catholic Hipster: The Next Level
How Some Awesomely Obscure Stuff Helps Us Live Our Faith with Passion TOMMY TIGHE 224 pages, $15.95
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PERSONAL GROWTH Gratefulness
The Habit of a Grace-Filled Life
SUSAN MUTO In a consumer-driven world where we’re told we need and deserve more, Susan Muto, executive director of the Epiphany Association, reminds us that gratefulness is a gift from God. In Gratefulness, she reveals that grateful living is not another new fad but has been the way of saints and Christian mystics for centuries.
224 pages, $15.95
Chasing Humility
8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart
JOEL STEPANEK As Joel Stepanek, director of resource development at Life Teen, began to study and pray with the Litany of Humility, he discovered a pattern for spiritual growth that now anchors the way he lives. In Chasing Humility, he helps you explore eight essential aspects of humility in the life of a Christian. 160 pages, $15.95
Forgiveness Makes You Free
A Dramatic Story of Healing and Reconciliation from the Heart of Rwanda
FR. UBALD RUGIRANGOGA In Forgiveness Makes You Free, Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga tells the courageous story of how he survived the 1994 Rwandan genocide. In the aftermath, Fr. Ubald experienced a renewed sense of purpose as a minister of reconciliation and a healing evangelist in his homeland and around the world. In this book, he offers five spiritual principles that can help those traumatized by the past to experience healing and peace in Christ.
192 pages, $16.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
Rethink Happiness
Dare to Embrace God and Experience True Joy
PAUL GEORGE For more than twenty years, life coach and Steubenville speaker Paul George has helped fellow Catholics discover their purpose by searching themselves, reorganizing their priorities, and establishing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In his debut book, George invites you to pursue authentic happiness by surrendering your life to God and focusing on simple joys: daily prayer, a minimalist lifestyle, meaningful relationships, and an ongoing pursuit of God’s will.
160 pages, $15.95
Crossing the Desert
Learning to Let Go, See Clearly, and Live Simply
ROBERT J. WICKS In Crossing the Desert, Robert J. Wicks uses the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers to guide readers toward humility and freedom and presents them with four desert questions that will lead them to take steps to inner freedom.
192 pages, $15.95
The Best Is Yet to Come
Living Fully in Each Moment
ANNE BRYAN SMOLLIN, 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—author, gifted motivational speaker, and 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.
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BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Breakthrough
A Journey from Desperation to Hope
FR. ROB GALEA As a teenager, Fr. Rob Galea’s reaction to painful feelings of despair was addiction, violence, and destructive friendships. When the recording artist and former Australian X Factor contestant finally let God in, his life completely changed. In Breakthrough, Galea shares his journey from scared teenager to passionate priest and invites you to learn more about the Catholic faith so you, too, can find hope in Christ.
224 pages, $15.95
Breakthrough: The Companion Journal FR. ROB GALEA 96 pages, $10.95
Holy Goals for Body and Soul
Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith
BISHOP THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI WITH JOE PAPROCKI 160 pages, $14.95
A Teen’s Game Plan for Life LOU HOLTZ 128 pages, $11.95
Three Rules for Living a Good Life A Game Plan for after Graduation
LOU HOLTZ 96 pages, $16.95 (Hardcover)
Witness
Learning to Tell the Stories of Grace That Illumine Our Lives LEONARD J. DELORENZO 160 pages, $16.95
Win It All
The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens JUSTIN FATICA 160 pages, $13.95
CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
Day by Day
The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students WILLIAM STOREY AND THOMAS MCNALLY, C.S.C. 224 pages, $9.95
Follow
Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus KATIE PREJEAN MCGRADY 160 pages, $13.95
Called
Becoming an Everyday Disciple in a Post-Christian World—A Five-Week Guide KEVIN COTTER 192 pages, $13.95
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ACTIVITIES FOR ANY AGE CATHOLIC PUZZLES, WORD GAMES, AND BRAIN TEASERS FROM MATT SWAIM
Volumes 1 and 2 of Catholic Puzzles, Word Games, and Brainteasers offer an array of faith-based puzzles and word games, and are the creation of Catholic puzzlemaster and popular media personality Matt Swaim. Combining his wit and far-reaching knowledge of Catholicism into these entertaining, original puzzle books for adults, Swaim gives you a chance to slow down, test your brain, have fun, and increase your understanding of Catholic teaching and history. 64 pages, $9.95 each
“Delightful and fun!” —Shaun McAfee
Catholic author and founder of EpicPew
CATHOLIC COLORING BOOKS FROM DANIEL MITSUI
“A master of his craft.” —Sam Guzman
The Catholic Gentleman
The Mysteries of the Rosary 64 pages, $9.95
The Saints
64 pages, $9.95
Christian Labyrinths
64 pages, $10.95
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Keep Your Kids Catholic
Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick
MARC CARDARONELLA 160 pages, $14.95
Bless My Child
A Catholic Mother’s Prayer Book JULIE CRAGON 160 pages, $12.95
Side by Side
A Catholic Mother-Daughter Journal
LORI AND AVA UBOWSKI 192 pages, $15.95
BeDADitudes
8 Ways to Be an Awesome Dad
GREGORY K. POPCAK 192 pages, $15.95
BOOKS Giving Thanks and Letting Go
Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood
DANIELLE BEAN In Giving Thanks and Letting Go, bestselling Catholic author Danielle Bean ponders her emptying nest and overflowing heart as she encourages you to join her in leaning on God and discovering the joy and promise of this sacred season of parenting.
128 pages, $14.95
“Danielle Bean’s words dove into the deepest recesses of my mom heart and gave me hope.” —Kathryn Whitaker Author of Live Big, Love Bigger
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The Handbook for Catholic Moms
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion
Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul LISA M. HENDEY 256 pages, $17.95
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52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul LISA M. HENDEY 352 pages, $18.95
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Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act DANIELLE BEAN AND ELIZABETH FOSS 416 pages, $17.95
A Book of Daily Reflections EDITED BY LISA M. HENDEY AND SARAH A. REINHARD 544 pages, $17.95
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Don’t Forget to Say Thank You
And Other Parenting Lessons That Brought Me Closer to God LINDSAY SCHLEGEL 160 pages, $15.95
Divine Mercy for Moms Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET 160 pages, $15.95
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CHRISTINE VALTERS PAINTNER “Practical, insightful, and beautiful.” —Br. Mickey McGrath, O.S.F.S. Artist and storyteller
Earth, Our Original Monastery
Cultivating Wonder and Gratitude through Intimacy with Nature
How can we meet God in our everyday lives? In Earth, Our Original Monastery, Christine Valters Paintner, bestselling author and online abbess for Abbey of the Arts, shares how living contemplatively with an appreciation for the natural world can make you more aware of the presence of God in every aspect of your life. She explores monks, mystics, and saints who have experienced the goodness of the Divine in nature and invites you to find solace and spiritual revelation in the wonder of God’s creation. 160 pages, $15.95
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The Artist’s Rule
Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice
192 pages, $15.95
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Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire
The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements 160 pages, $15.95
The Soul’s Slow Ripening 12 Celtic Practices for Seeking the Sacred 192 pages, $16.95
The Soul of a Pilgrim
Eight Practices for the Journey Within
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Eyes of the Heart
Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom
160 pages, $15.95
Illuminating the Way
A Contemplative Journey to Wholeness for Women
Embracing the Wisdom of Monks and Mystics
224 pages, $16.95
224 pages, $17.95
JOYCE RUPP CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
Boundless Compassion Creating a Way of Life
The definitive Christian guide to compassion, Boundless Compassion is the culmination of bestselling and award-winning author Joyce Rupp’s research and work as codirector of the Servite Center of Compassionate Presence. Through this six-week personal transformation process for developing and deepening compassion, Rupp nudges, encourages, and inspires you to grow in the kind of love that motivated Jesus’ life and mission for his disciples. 224 pages, $18.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
Prayers of Boundless Compassion 128 pages, $12.95
Jesus, Friend of My Soul
Reflections for the Lenten Journey 128 pages, $13.95
Anchors for the Soul
Daily Wisdom for Inspiration and Guidance 400 pages, $17.95
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The Cup of Our Life 192 pages, $16.95
Open the Door
A Journey to the True Self 224 pages, $18.95
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Fly While You Still Have Wings
And Other Lessons My Resilient Mother Taught Me
Out of the Ordinary 256 pages, $17.95
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May You Rejoice A Blessing for Your Birthday 32 pages, $4.50
May I Have This Dance?
An Invitation to Faithful Prayer Throughout the Year 224 pages, $16.95
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HENRI J.M. NOUWEN
Can You Drink the Cup? FOREWORD BY RON HANSEN 128 pages, $12.95
With Open Hands
FOREWORD BY SUE MONK KIDD 128 pages, $10.95
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Out of Solitude
Three Meditations on the Christian Life
FOREWORD BY THOMAS MOORE 64 pages, $8.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
Heart Speaks to Heart
Three Gospel Meditations on Jesus FOREWORD BY CHRISTOPHER DE VINCK 64 pages, $8.95
Behold the Beauty of the Lord Praying with Icons
FOREWORD BY ROBERT LENTZ, O.F.M. 128 pages, $15.95
A Sorrow Shared
A Combined Edition of the Nouwen Classics In Memoriam and A Letter of Consolation FOREWORD BY BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR 128 pages, $13.95
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY The First Spiritual Exercises
Four Guided Retreats
AS ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED BY ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA ADAPTED BY MICHAEL HANSEN, S.J. 384 pages, $19.95
Three Moments of the Day
CHRISTOPHER S. COLLINS, S.J. 160 pages, $14.95
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Finding God in All Things
A Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius WILLIAM A. BARRY, S.J. 144 pages, $14.95
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Opening to God A Guide to Prayer
THOMAS H. GREEN, S.J 128 pages, $14.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
THOMAS MERTON
40th Anniversary Edition
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Merton’s Palace of Nowhere
A Book of Hours
THOMAS MERTON EDITED BY KATHLEEN DEIGNAN 224 pages, $22.00 (Hardcover)
JAMES FINLEY FOREWORD BY HENRI J. M. NOUWEN 160 pages, $16.95
When the Trees Say Nothing
The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton
Writings on Nature
THOMAS MERTON EDITED BY KATHLEEN DEIGNAN 192 pages, $14.95
A New Look at the Spiritual Inspiration of His Life, Thought, and Writing DANIEL P. HORAN, O.F.M. 288 pages, $17.95
What I Am Living For
Lessons from the Life and Writings of Thomas Merton EDITED BY JON M. SWEENEY 224 pages, $16.95
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CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING In Praise of the Useless Life A Monk’s Memoir
PAUL QUENON, O.C.S.O. 160 pages, $15.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
Befriending Silence
Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality CARL MCCOLMAN 192 pages, $16.95
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CUSTOMER FAVORITE!
Seven Sacred Pauses
Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day
MACRINA WIEDERKEHR, O.S.B. 224 pages, $17.95
The Spirit of Simplicity JEAN-BAPTISTE CHAUTARD, O.C.S.O. TRANSLATED BY THOMAS MERTON 160 pages, $15.95
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SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS “This book is the gift we all need to experience renewal and regeneration, both individually and as a parish.” —From the foreword by Fr. John Riccardo Executive director of ACTS XXIX
Sex and the Spiritual Life
Reclaiming Integrity, Wholeness, and Intimacy
EDITED PATRICIA COONEY HATHAWAY Sex and the Spiritual Life will help you understand that you can experience fulfillment through sexual integrity—a way of life that affirms the presence of God and the sacred in our sexual feelings and expressions. You’ll hear from a selection of Catholic men and women—married, clergy, religious, and single—whose stories will inspire and equip you to reclaim the joy and wholeness of sexual integrity.
224 pages, $18.95
Word Made Flesh
A Companion to the Sunday Readings (Cycle B)
In Word Made Flesh: A Companion to the Sunday Readings (Cycle B), Theology of the Body expert Christopher West offers reflections on an entire cycle of Sunday Mass readings through the lens of TOB, providing a fresh way to process and act on the Good News by orienting our desires for union with God with our understanding of ourselves and our relationships with others. 128 pages, $11.95
Remembering God’s Mercy
Redeem the Past and Free Yourself from Painful Memories DAWN EDEN 160 pages, $14.95
The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition) Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On
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DAWN EDEN 224 pages, $15.95
My Peace I Give You
Off the Hook
Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints
God, Love, Dating, and Marriage in a Hookup World
Gay and Catholic
Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality
DAWN EDEN 256 pages, $16.95
Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith EVE TUSHNET 224 pages, $15.95
TIMOTHY P. O’MALLEY 160 pages, $15.95
New Paths to Understanding LOUIS J. CAMELI 192 pages, $16.95
HEALING 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
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
Loved as I Am
An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus
MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T. 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 Twelve Steps and the Sacraments A Catholic Journey through Recovery SCOTT WEEMAN 192 pages, $15.95
The Power to Heal FRANCIS MACNUTT 256 pages, $17.95
Healing
FRANCIS MACNUTT 272 pages, $19.95
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MARRIAGE
MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM
COUPLE’S BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!
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.
Program Features: • Program Manual • Mentor Guides • Couple’s Book
(NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!)
• DVD
(NOW WITH SPANISH CAPTIONS)
Learn more at JoinedByGrace.com.
“Joined by Grace’s approach is well-grounded.” —Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Archbishop of Louisville
WEDDING PLANNING BESTSELLER—MORE THAN 9 MILLION SOLD! Together for Life
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.
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134 pages, $4.95
The Order of Celebrating Matrimony
Ideal as an ordination, anniversary, or all-occasion gift for any priest or deacon, The Order of Celebrating Matrimony directly corresponds to the 2016 edition of Together for Life.
The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Complete Set 144 Marriage Rite cards and 19 tabs Ceremonial Binder, $77.95
Ritual Cards
Boxed set of 144 rite cards and 19 tabs, $56.95
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Vinyl, embossed cover with gold foil stamp Three-ring binder, $21.00
“Be Devoted is essential reading for any engaged or married couple wanting to live a Christ-centered life together.” —Curtis and Michaelann Martin Founders of FOCUS
Be Devoted
Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your Marriage BOB SCHUCHTS Drawing from his popular healing conferences, forty years of marriage, and decades of clinical work as a couple’s therapist, bestselling author Bob Schuchts presents his first resource for married and engaged couples and those who desire true love in their relationships: Be Devoted. This highly anticipated guide delivers sound Catholic teaching, rich storytelling, and practical tools for healing, along with psychological insights and expertise to help couples create a relationship that is rich in trust, passion, and unity.
224 pages, $16.95
Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage
A 33-Day Self-Guided Retreat for Catholic Couples DAN AND AMBER DEMATTE 224 pages, $16.95
Intimate Graces
Joined by Grace
A Catholic Prayer Book for Engaged and Newly Married Couples JOHN AND TERI BOSIO 160 pages, $9.95
How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage TERESA TOMEO AND DOMINICK PASTORE 160 pages, $13.95
101 Tips for a Happier Marriage
The Four Keys to Everlasting Love
Just Married
How Your Catholic Marriage Can Bring You Joy for a Lifetime KAREE AND MANUEL P. SANTOS 256 pages, $15.95
Simple Ways for Couples to Grow Closer to God and to Each Other JENNIFER ROBACK MORSE AND BETSY KEREKES 144 pages, $13.95
The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Five Years of Marriage GREG AND LISA POPCAK 256 pages, $16.95
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BEREAVEMENT
Seasons of Hope
Creating and Sustaining Catholic Bereavement GroupsÂ
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.
Facilitator’s Pack: 1 guidebook, 4 journals, $40.00 Guidebook: 192 pages, $19.95 Journal 1: 64 pages, $5.95 Journal 2: 64 pages, $5.95 Journal 3: 64 pages, $5.95 Journal 4: 64 pages, $5.95
Through Death to Life
Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass
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, $5.25 ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
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. Ideal as an ordination, anniversary, or all-occasion gift for any priest, the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Ritual Cards are now updated with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition and directly correspond to the new edition of Through Death to Life. Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Complete Set 196 cards and binder, $84.95 Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Ritual Cards 196 cards, $65.95 Ceremonial Binder: Three-ring binder, $21.00
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“A revelation.” —Deacon Greg Kandra
Journalist and blogger at The Deacon’s Bench
Responding to Suicide
A Pastoral Handbook for Catholic Leaders
ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC MENTAL HEALTH MINISTERS EDITED BY ED SHOENER AND JOHN P. DOLAN Responding to Suicide is the first book written for Catholic leaders that takes a holistic approach to understanding suicide and ministering effectively in its aftermath. More than a dozen leading mental health practitioners, Catholic theologians, and pastoral care experts share how best to respond to suicide as leaders in parishes, schools, healthcare systems, and other Church settings. The book provides basic information about the central role of mental health in suicide and clarifies Church teaching about suicide, funerals and burials for those who have died by suicide, and their afterlife.
224 pages, $18.95
When a Loved One Dies by Suicide
Comfort, Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics
ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC MENTAL HEALTH MINISTERS EDITED BY ED SHOENER AND JOHN P. DOLAN When someone you love dies by suicide, confusion, shame, and guilt often add to the emotional upheaval and spiritual turmoil in your life. When a Loved One Dies by Suicide was written by Catholics who have lost a loved one due to suicide. The contributors share their personal stories of loss, of learning to cope with the crushing grief, of finding comfort in faith and community, and of discovering hope as they began to move forward again.
128 pages, $11.95
Praying Our Goodbyes
Now That You’ve Gone Home
A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows JOYCE RUPP 192 pages, $16.95
ABCs of Healthy Grieving
JOYCE HUTCHISON AND JOYCE RUPP 192 pages, $12.95
A Companion for Everyday Coping HAROLD IVAN SMITH 176 pages, $12.95
Courage and Comfort for Times of Grief
Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies MARTA FELBER 160 pages, $15.95
Winter of the Heart
Finding Your Way through the Mystery of Grief PAULA D’ARCY 64 pages, $6.95
Finding Your Way After Your Parent Dies RICHARD GILBERT 128 pages, $13.95
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FOR CATECHISTS, RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS, AND YOUTH MINISTERS Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders
ROY PETITFILS In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils —a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist—offers his personal experience, advice, and faith to give parents, pastors, and youth leaders the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in, make a difference, and be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis.
160 pages, $15.95 ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
“A great gift to our Church.” —Mark Hart
Executive Vice President at Life Teen International
What Matters Most
Empowering Young Catholics for Life’s Big Decisions
LEONARD J. DELORENZO What if we taught young people that they can measure success by how they follow Christ rather than by how much money they make or where they go to college? In What Matters Most, University of Notre Dame theology professor Leonard J. DeLorenzo urges youth ministers, teachers, and parents to help young people redefine success in light of their call to discipleship—completely saying yes to God.
224 pages, $16.95
Room 24
Adventures of a New Evangelist
KATIE PREJEAN MCGRADY Five years after she graduated from high school, teacher, catechist, and soughtafter speaker Katie Prejean McGrady returned to her alma mater in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to teach freshman theology in room 24. In the early years of her career, Prejean McGrady’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.
160 pages, $14.95
Rebuilding Confirmation
Rebuilding Youth Ministry
CHRISTOPHER WESLEY CHRISTOPHER WESLEY 128 pages, $10.95 128 pages, $10.95
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Send Out Your Spirit
MICHAEL AMODEI Candidate Book: 288 pages, $12.95 Leader’s Manual: 224 pages, $22.95 Sponsor’s Handbook: 48 pages, $3.95
FREE DOWNLOADABLE TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE Particles of Faith (Student Edition) A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science
STACY A. TRASANCOS Ask a young Catholic why they are walking away from the Church and one of the main reasons is usually a perceived conflict between science and Christianity. The student edition of Particles of Faith: A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science by Dr. Stacy A. Trasancos aims to help Catholic high school students find real answers to real questions about the interaction of science and faith. 256 pages, $17.95
“This is a text that Catholic educators will want their students to have for this very important subject.” —Tim Kettenring
Chair of the theology department at Holy Cross School New Orleans, Louisiana
Called to Teach
Called to Pray
31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator
Christ in the Classroom
Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators JUSTIN MCCLAIN 288 pages, $14.95
JARED DEES 192 pages, $10.95
5 Minutes with the Saints
EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS 192 pages, $13.95
5 Minutes with Christ EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS 224 pages, $13.95
Daily Prayers for Catholic Schools JUSTIN MCCLAIN 288 pages, $15.95
Lesson Planning for the Heart and Mind JARED DEES 192 pages, $12.95
5 Minutes with the Psalms and the Wisdom Books
EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS 192 pages, $12.95
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PARISH RESOURCES Let’s Talk about Truth
A Guide for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Catholic Leaders in a World of Doubt and Discord ANN M. GARRIDO The mere mention of “truth” will often start arguments, even among the best of friends and the closest of family members. To avoid conflict, church leaders often sidestep the topic altogether. In Let’s Talk about Truth, Ann M. Garrido shares practical ways that preachers and others charged with moral and spiritual leadership in the Church can stop backing away from the topic and instead help Catholics recover the practice of truth as a way of life.
192 pages, $16.95
Redeeming Administration 12 Spiritual Habits for Catholic Leaders in Parishes, Schools, Religious Communities, and Other Institutions ANN M. GARRIDO 224 pages, $14.95
Luke 10 Leadership How to Succeed at Parish Ministry DAVE HENEY 128 pages, $14.95
You Shall Be a Blessing Twelve Letters on the Priesthood
CARDINAL GERHARD MÜLLER 224 pages, $17.95
The Joy of Priesthood STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI 224 pages, $17.95
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Redeeming Conflict 12 Habits for Christian Leaders ANN M. GARRIDO 288 pages, $15.95
Great Catholic Parishes A Living Mosaic
WILLIAM E. SIMON JR. 224 pages, $17.95
The Crisis of Bad Preaching
Redeeming the Heart and Way of the Catholic Preacher JOSHUA J. WHITFIELD 224 pages, $17.95
The Priestly Blessing Rediscovering the Gift STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI 192 pages, $16.95
NEW PREFACE! ChurchMoney
Rebuilding the Way We Fund Our Mission
MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN In ChurchMoney, Michael White and Tom Corcoran— award-winning authors of the Rebuilt Parish series— tell us what they learned to meet the real financial challenges of their mission. They offer stories of success and failure, practical wisdom, and the inspiration you need to tackle the thorny matter of raising money in your Catholic parish.
224 pages, $16.95
“I love this book!” —Bill Baird
Former CFO for the Archdiocese of Baltimore
FREE Resources include The ChurchMoney Discussion Guide and Workbook and Video Series for Parish Leadership Teams.
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Rebuilt
Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter
The Rebuilt Field Guide
Ten Steps for Getting Started 96 pages, $9.95
320 pages, $17.95 ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
Tools for Rebuilding
75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better 320 pages, $17.95
Rebuilding Your Message
Practical Tools to Strengthen Your Preaching and Teaching 224 pages, $15.95
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A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching (Third Edition)
KEVIN E. MCKENNA Topics related to Catholic social teaching emerge regularly in American political and civic discourse, often connected to discussions about religious freedom, abortion, immigrant rights, racism, capital punishment, and health care. This third edition incorporates the essential teachings of Pope Francis in Evangelium Gaudium, Laudato Si’, and Amoris Laetitia to offer a clear, beginner-level reference tool and study guide for Church leaders and other interested Catholics to help them navigate this vast body of teaching.
192 pages, $17.95
HISPANIC MINISTRY RESOURCES Only Available in Spanish
La Biblia
Introducción a la Sagrada Escritura RAFAEL M. RAMÍREZ 112 pages, $6.95
Renovación Carismática Católica
María en la Fe Católica TIMOTEO MATOVINA 80 pages, $6.95
La Iglesia
Una corriente de gracia
Pueblo de Dios llamado a la comunión
El Credo
Ministerio hispano
HOSFFMAN OSPINO 128 pages, $6.95
TIMOTEO MATOVINA 96 pages, $5.95
ANDRÉS ARANGO 96 pages, $6.95
Un encuentro con la fe de la Iglesia
HOSFFMAN OSPINO 128 pages, $6.95
Una introducción
All for Her
The Autobiography of Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.
In 2017, Pope Francis declared that Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., lived a life of heroic virtue and gave him the title “venerable,” marking another step closer to sainthood for the “Rosary Priest.” This new edition of Peyton’s biography tells the story of his life and dedication to the Blessed Mother as he discerned his vocation, overcame the obstacles of advanced tuberculosis and lack of education, and became a priest who eventually preached to more than 28 million people worldwide, worked with Hollywood stars, and founded Family Rosary and Family Theater Productions. 384 pages, $20.00
“Venerable Patrick Peyton’s boldness, creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for the Gospel shaped his life and ministry.” —From the foreword by Fr. Wilfred J. Raymond, C.S.C. President of Holy Cross Family Ministries
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