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The Road of Hope Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan

Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is one of the most inspiring voices of the twentieth century, a true modern-day hero. During a time of political unrest in Vietnam, he was arrested for his faith and spent the next thirteen years in prison, enduring harsh treatment and deplorable conditions. He spent nine of those thirteen years in solitary confinement.

During those long years of isolation and imprisonment, instead of giving in to despair and self-pity, Van Thuan learned his greatest lesson. He found God in the darkness; he was never alone, never without comfort. He discovered that his life still had purpose, even in the midst of incredible suffering. He began using scraps of paper to compose messages of hope and courage for his fellow believers, which were smuggled out and eventually published. These short messages of encouragement—1,001 in total—were instantly popular with the Vietnamese people, many of whom also knew what it was like to suffer for their faith.

These messages of hope have passed through barbed wire, traveled across oceans, and been handed down over many years to speak to your heart today to offer you hope and light for your path. H

The Wisdom of Pope Francis Matthew Kelly

When the new pope stepped out onto the balcony on March 13, 2013, nobody could have imagined how this man in simple white vestments would capture the world’s attention. Before he proclaimed the traditional blessing on those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, he bowed his head and asked the people to pray for him.

This single gesture told the world that this pope was a man eager to listen and ready to engage the whole world in a conversation that is both ancient and fresh. The Wisdom of Pope Francis is a collection of his most inspiring, accessible, and challenging ideas. Journey with him through the year as he leads you deeper into the heart of God.

You could spend hundreds of hours reading the writings and speeches of Pope Francis, but here in your hands you have the heart and soul of his message. With an outstanding introduction by Matthew Kelly - one of the great thought-leaders of our time - this collection has been carefully curated to provide you with a powerful experience. Read, reflect, and allow these words to transform you into a-better-version-of-yourself. H

The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen Matthew Kelly

Fulton Sheen was one of the greatest communicators to ever live. “Life is worth living!” he is famous for reminding millions of television viewers each week. He was literally the face of Catholicism in the United States for forty years.

In this beautiful collection of inspiring quotes from Sheen’s life and works we are given a unique glimpse into the heart, mind, and soul of this incredible man. With each turn of the page, it is easy to see why his practical and hopeful messages inspired so many people and continue to inspire so many today. The Wisdom of Fulton Sheen is a powerful collection of writings that will encourage you to think differently about who you are, what God is calling you to next, and what priorities will lead you to the peace and purpose you desire.

Allow Fulton Sheen to counsel you and coach you, to guide you and inspire you. Sooner or later we all rise or fall to the level of our friendships. Invite him into your life, make him one of your trusted friends and he will elevate many aspects of your life.

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Coach Matthew Kelly

Whether you coach a team, you’re a parent, you’re a CEO, or you simply want what’s best for your friends and family—you are a coach. And as a coach, it is your duty to help the people you love become the-best-version-of-themselves.

Behind every great athlete is a string of great coaches. Behind every game-winning play, you’ll find a coach demanding better. Behind every grueling stride toward the finish line, you’ll find a coach pushing, sweating, encouraging. Behind every difficult life decision made—and made well—you’ll find a coach who knows what reaching your true potential looks like.

Within these pages, you’ll find encouragement and wisdom from the world’s greatest coaches and athletes—including Vince Lombardi, John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, and more—to help you coach with great courage and to be coached with great humility.

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Writers Inspiring Writers Matthew Kelly

Anyone who has ever tried to write regularly knows how difficult it can be at times. Getting started is perhaps the hardest part of all. We all need to be inspired from time to time, or perhaps it is that we all need a little inspiration every day.

This is a collection of inspirational and educational quotes from hundreds of writers designed to provide the daily inspiration required to start writing, to keep writing, to access your best ideas, and to have the courage to write them boldly.

The creative process is different for every writer, but every writer benefits from learning about how other writers approach a project or simply tackle the day. Writers Inspiring Writers is a fabulous companion for any writer!

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Why Am I Here? Matthew Kelly

Max was a curious boy. He was curious about other countries, he was curious about animals and nature, and he was curious about life. One day while he is fishing with his Grandpa, Max stumbles upon the ultimate question, Why am I here? His Grandfather suggests that Max is here to become the-best-version-of-himself! In the days and weeks that follow, Max begins to notice when he is and when he is not celebrating thebest-version-of-himself. This single idea becomes the touchstone for his decision-making, begins to guide his words and actions, and fosters a remarkable self-awareness. Why am I Here? Is a remarkable lesson for children of all ages about living with passion and purpose.

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The Advent of Christmas Matt Maher

Award-winning musician Matt Maher’s first ever children’s book, originally written to help pass on the faith to his own children, now gives parents and children everywhere a chance to transform the frenzied countdown to Christmas into a time of eager anticipation for Jesus.

The Advent of Christmas is a fun, inspiring, and educational book that explores the meaning of Advent and Christmas in a fresh way. Perfect for families to read aloud, the memorable rhymes and colorful illustrations will help children experience for themselves the peace and joy of the holiday season.

In a world that has reduced the weeks leading up to Christmas to a wearisome commercial spectacle, this book invites us to slow down, simplify, and remember what Christmas is all about. Together with the author’s first Christmas album, The Advent of Christmas will enrich your family’s celebrations year after year.

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Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves. Born in Sydney, Australia, he began speaking and writing in his late teens while he was attending business school. Since that time, 4 million people have attended his seminars and presentations in more than 50 countries.

Today, Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and business consultant. His books have been published in more than 25 languages, have appeared on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists, and have sold more than 20 million copies.