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Poster sized books to wow students as they learn about their faith, beliefs, traditions and values. Ideal for Years 5-8, with activities on every page, including CDs with additional material to aid teachers in the classroom. Catholic Traditions R $149.95 | S $127.46 | 9781922152879
Pope Francis Big Book R $149.95 | S $127.46 | 9781925009811
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Share the history and structure of the Church with students, with a special focus on the Australian Church. Celebrate the rich traditions of the Church and explore the importance of the Holy Trinity, the Saints, Mary, prayer, Jesus and more, in their daily lives.
Introduce students to Pope Francis, his life and role as the leader of the Catholic Church, his spiritual views, and his vision for a reformed Church, and have them understand the role they have to play in the future of the Church .
Living Faith R $149.95 | S $127.46 | 9781925009491
We Celebrate the Eucharist R $149.95 | S $127.46 | 9781925009552
Define for your students, in simple age appropriate terms, what faith means and how to live a faith-filled life. Demonstrate to students the type of relationships they may have with God without fear or favour.
Explore and explain the symbols, rites, rituals, actions and parts of the Mass with simple language and child-friendly illustrations. An ideal resource for refreshing your student’s understanding of the Mass, or for preparing them to celebrate a sacrament.
Sacred Objects and Symbols R $134.95 | S $114.71| 9781921946387
The Bible: God’s Great Book of Books R $134.95 | R $114.71 | 9781921946929
Take students on a visual tour of the sacred objects and symbols used in Catholic traditions. A fun way to explain what they are, when, where and how they are used.
A must-have resource for all classrooms! Educate students on how to read the Bible, explore its history, structure, meaning and relevance in student’s everyday lives and the future of the Church .
Primary School Resources Teach Children to Wonder with Wonderings Big Books My Culture, Your Culture R $99.95 | S $84.96 | 9781925009385
Making Decisions R $99.95 | S $84.96 | 9781922152824
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Encourage students to ‘wonder’ about the notion of a moral compass and how to make ethical decisions. Explore what the Bible tells us about ethics and the importance of doing the ‘right thing’.
Support students’ intercultural understanding by helping them learn about the languages and beliefs of cultures other than their own, and recognise commonalities and differences with others to develop and cultivate respect for all.
Available as student take-home readers in pack of 10: RRP $99.95 | Sophia $84.96 | MDWSB
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Jesus and Justice R $99.95 | S $84.96 | 9781921946943
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Caring for God’s Earth R $99.95 | S $84.96 | 9781921946936
Explore ways students can live in the mission of Jesus by making justice real in their homes, schools and communities, and encourage them to reach out to those in need.
Allow students to consider their role in looking after the Earth that God has given us to care for. Have students consider and develop tangible ways to support and care for each other, their surroundings and the environment as a whole.
Available as student take-home readers in pack of 10: RRP $99.95 | Sophia $84.96 | JJWSB
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PRIMARY SCHOOL RESOURCES
Make the Bible Come Alive The Catholic Children’s Bible Hardcover: R $79.95 | S $67.96 | 9781599821788 Paperback: R $62.95 | S $53.51 | 9781599821771
Ideal for ages 6 to 12
The first-ever complete children’s Bible that not only inspires, but empowers children to read, live, understand, and love the Word of God. The stories of the Catholic faith come alive with vivid, awe-inspiring artwork, larger text, and many more design features that not only enhance comprehension but create enjoyment as well. (Good News Translation).
Leader Guide R $99.95 | S $84.96 | 9781599820422
The Catholic Children’s Prayer Book R $18.95 | S $16.11 | 9781599827889
Activity Booklet R $89.95 | S $76.46 | 9781599821818 A perfect tool to expand upon a collection of 40 featured Bible stories from The Catholic Children’s Bible. Fun activities will introduce Holy Scripture and reinforce its message to help children in their daily lives.
The Catholic Children’s Bible Leader Guide is a treasure box of ideas offering a variety of teaching aids, background articles for understanding Sacred Scripture, ideas for using Scripture in prayer with children, and other surefire methods for breaking open the Word with children.
Beloved prayers are presented as an easy-to read, beautifully illustrated keepsake that can be personalised for each child. Your students will learn these prayers for a lifetime and develop a deeper personal and communal prayer life as they continue to grow in their relationship with God.
Praying With Your Five Fingers R $7.95 | S $6.76 | 9781612614687 Introducing our new 21x27cm, laminated prayer card, designed for pre-kindergarten through to 2nd grade children, to help them learn the prayer method taught by Pope Francis. Each finger on their hand represents people to pray for – from family and friends, to world leaders and those who are ill.
Beautifully illustrated, this collection of prayers will help children pray about all the different experiences they have day by day and to learn to share them all with God.
This beautifully illustrated collection of prayers, blessings, and rituals, includes 2 CD-ROMs with vocal instruction and musical accompaniment.
A user-friendly book for busy Catholic teachers. Includes prayers for the liturgical seasons and feasts, the school year, special days, and all those happy and sad times that every school goes through as well as traditional prayers.
Words for the Journey for Kids: Ten Minute Prayer Services for Schools R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9782896462391 Perfect for the classroom or a whole school setting, these prayers are firmly rooted in the Word of God, designed to involve students, and easy to implement for teachers.
Hardcover with 2 music CDs.
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Also available: Praying With My Fingers Board Book R $17.95 | S $15.26 | 9781612615257
Let’s Pray! : Prayers for the Elementary Classroom R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9782895078456
365 Children’s Prayers R $16.95 | S $14.41 | 9781920682323
Blessings and Prayers through the Year: R $99.95 | S $84.96 | 9781568543697
Bible Story Big Books available Contact us TODAY and let your younger students experience the beauty of the Bible and make their faith come alive.
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School Liturgies Made Easy R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9782896464081 Find all the tools necessary for preparing a Mass or a prayer service. This excellent resource describes the various parts of the Mass and gives practical, easy-touse ideas for setting up for liturgy, selecting music and involving students, all for the purpose of creating meaningful liturgies.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES
Make Scripture Come Alive for Middle Year Students
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The Gospels: God With Us R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9781922152855
The Two Hands of God R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9781922152848
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In a deceptively simple way, this invaluable resource brings to life the world of the Gospels and answers questions all modern-day students will want to ask. Every page is bursting with colour and comes with insightful photos, explanations of special words and activities to encourage reading of the Gospel passages.
Ideal for students in upper primary and/or lower secondary school. Bringing together current science and theology, this visually stunning new Australian text will confidently answer students questions about creation, what God is like, divine wisdom and how God communicates with us.
Class sets of The Two Hands of God and The Gospels: God with Us are available. Contact us TODAY and learn more
Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics Hardcover: R $69.95 | S $59.46 | 9781599823423 Paperback: R $59.95 | S $50.96 | 9781599823393
Ideal for ages 10–13
Specifically designed for kids leaving childhood and entering adolescence. Let students learn about the great people of the Bible, and see how God has been breaking through in human history and connecting with humanity for thousands of years. Most importantly, they will discover in the Bible how God’s messages to key people of faith have meaning for life today. (Good News Translation).
Supplementary Breakthrough! Resources for Teachers New Testament
Old Testament
Leader Guide
Activity Booklet
Leader Guide
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Enrich their Faith in their Middle Years! An increasingly popular series with a wide range of creative, practical and ready to use activities that teachers can use in their classroom. Enriching Faith: Lessons, Activities and Prayers on What Makes Us Catholic R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781627850827 Enriching Faith: Lessons and Activities on the Bible R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781627850278 Enriching Faith: Lessons andActivities on Prayer R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781585959471 Enriching Faith: Prayers and Activities on Service R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781585959372
Enriching Faith: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on the Teaching of Jesus R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781627851046 A new, thorough and practical activity book in a series that is fast becoming a favourite for RE teachers around Australia! This creative and engaging activity book will help you teach children about Jesus’ teaching on loving God and their neighbours.
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SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Stimulating Teens’ Love of their Faith The Catholic Youth Bible R $54.95 | S $46.71 | 9781599821351 The most widely used Bible in Australian Catholic Schools. Packed with special, youth-friendly features, The Catholic Youth Bible is specifically tailored to the needs of today’s modern learners. The contemporary, conversational language used in The Catholic Youth Bible opens up dialogue through which the Word of God can flow and be understood. (NRSV Edition)
The Catholic Youth Bible Teacher Guides Indispensible resources for experienced, new and busy teachers alike! Catholic Youth Bible Old Testament Teacher Guide
Catholic Youth Bible New Testament Teacher Guide
The Catholic Youth Bible Leaders Guide
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The Catholic Youth Bible is Going Digital! 2016 2016
The Catholic Youth Bible will be available for iOS, Android and laptop schools in 2016. Sure to inspire teens with new interactive features inviting teens to dive deeper into the Bible and explore its meaning and making connections to their everyday lives.
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Secondary School Resources for Students and Teachers The Australian Catholic Youth Prayer Journal R $19.95 | S $16.96 | 9781922152053 Enrich the lived experience of student retreats and introduce Australian students to the world of prayer. Inspire them to experience – possibly for the very first time – what it means and how it feels to connect with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Encourage students to look at their own lives with honesty and gratitude.
The Catholic Youth Prayer Book R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9781599823331
Scripture-Based Retreats for Teens Ages 10–19 R $59.95 | S $50.96 | 9780884899372 Provide young people with the opportunity to grow in their faith, in their relationships with others and in their understanding and appreciation of God’s holy Word.
Seasonal Retreats and Prayer Services for Young Adolescents R $59.95 | S $50.96 | 9780884899501 Offers a fully designed retreat and prayer service for each of four seasons – Advent, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time – enabling teens to reflect on their faith and make meaningful connections between their lives and the liturgical life of the community.
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Help youth understand the meaning and power of prayer to become prayerful people. Introduce them to traditional and devotional prayers, as well as to contemporary styles and methods.
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Words for the Journey for Teens: Ten Minute Prayer R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9782896463039 Prayer services made easy! Find over 50 ready-touse prayer services that encompass liturgical as well as secular themes, and allow for some parts to be acted out, while others are more contemplative.
Guided Meditations for Young Catholics: with CD R $59.95 | S $50.96 | 9782896464098 Engage youth in powerful meditations and help them discover the richness of prayer for their lives. Enable and encourage young Catholics to discover the grace that daily prayer and reflection offers them.
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SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS So You’re Teaching Religion! Some Strategies for the Beginner R $19.95 | S $16.96 | 9782896880423 An essential guide and companion for new (and veteran) religious educators seeking to create engaging and dynamic faith formation AUSTRALIAN Author classes! Find outstanding strategies for teaching Scripture, Sacraments, prayer, social justice and morality in schools.
31 Days to Become a Better Religious Educator R $22.95 | S $19.51 | 9781594713842 There is no need to re-invent the wheel! Enhance your effectiveness as a religious educator and discover some practical strategies and exercises for fostering spiritual growth in the classroom.
Teaching Teens Religion: How to Make It a Favourite Class R $79.95 | S $67.96 | 9782896461264 Guidance, inspiration and more than a few laughs for the high school teacher who may be bewildered, unsure and too often disheartened at the prospect of teaching teens religion.
Catholic Teachers’ Companion: A Glossary for Religious Education R $24.95 | S $21.21 | 9782896466160 A guide to the terminology and expressions common in Catholic education. Comprehensive, accessible and easy to use, this is a must have reference for all RE teachers.
Theology for Teachers Revised Edition R $59.95 | S $50.96 | 9782895070207
The Quick Reference Guide to the Catholic Bible R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781593252588 This is a reference guide you will want students and teachers to have with them every time they open the Bible, with useful summaries and ‘food-for-thought’ sections designed to help students meditate on what the book means in their everyday lives!
Empower your teaching of the Bible by exploring core biblical narratives, learning how to connect them to your own life and therefore understanding their meaning more fully.
Essential Books for exploring Religion and its meaning in modern day Australia Faith and Society Series Faith and Science Matters R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9782896464074
Faith and Literature Matters R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9782896465422
An excellent resource for teachers and interested readers in Catholic teaching on modern politics, exploring the difficulties that exist between Church doctrine and modern politics in multifaith and liberal democracies.
Learn of the inter-relationship between faith and science that confronts directly the misconceptions surrounding Catholic thought on various scientific developments, and help students understand Catholic teaching on issues such as creation cosmology, evolution, bioethics, and ecology.
A vibrant exploration of the role of faith in the great works of literature. Teachers will discover a wealth of material in this book for engaging their students in reflection and discussion about their faith as explored through the chapters of literature.
Life, Ethics and Faith in Australian Society: Facts and Figures R $48.00 AUSTRALIAN S $40.80 Author 9781875223770
Australia’s Religious Communities: Facts and Figures R $45.00 AUSTRALIAN S $38.25 Author 9781875223718
CD-Rom: Australia’s Religious Communities 3rd Edition WAS NOW $30.00 S $25.50 $89.95 9781875223695
Jesus and the Natural World
Social Justice: Fuller Life in a Fairer World R $19.95 S $16.96 AUSTRALIAN 9781921946295 Author
Introducing Science and Religion R $34.95 S $29.71 9780281068739
Politics and Faith Matters R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9782896882267
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SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND BUDDING THEOLOGIANS
Critical Resources for Catholic School Leadership Teams
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From Vaughan Publishing, a joint imprint of the Broken Bay Institute and Garratt Publishing. Educators Guide to Catholic Identity R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9780987306036 Esteemed educator Paul Sharkey shares practical ways to enhance your schools’ Catholic Identity, and discover the practical ways Australian schools are evolving their pastoral care programs, curriculum, pedagogy, liturgy and more.
New Ways of Living the Gospel: Spiritual Traditions in Catholic Schools R $49.95 | S $42.46 | 9780987306050 Be inspired, and uncover the range of exceptional initiatives currently bringing the Gospel to life from congregations including the Good Samaritans, Sisters of St Joseph, Salesians, Marists, Christian Bothers and Edmund Rice Education Australia, Jesuits and more.
Also available in the Mission and Education Series Explorers Guides and Meaning Makers: Mission Theology for Catholic Educators R $49.95 S $42.46 9780987306029
Catholic Curriculum: A Mission to the Heart of Young People
Leading for Mission: Integrating Life, Culture and Faith in Catholic Education
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Friendly Guides Ideal introductions to theology and the Christian faith, these Friendly Guides are perfect for parishioners, parish study groups, teachers, students and parish and school communities. A Friendly Guide to the Prophets R $24.95 | S $21.21 | 9781925009613
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A Friendly Guide to the Prophets offers insights into the fascinating phenomenon of Prophecy in Israel, as we find it in the Bible. Complete your Friendly Guide set today and discover the fire of these extraordinary people whose messages to ancient Israel are still relevant and inspiring for contemporary believers.
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Matthew’s Gospel 9781921946332
John’s Gospel 9781921946325
Luke’s Gospel 9781921946318
Mark’s Gospel 9781921946202
Paul 9781921946998
Prayer 9781921946141
The Mass 9781920721954
The New Testament 9781920721947
The Old Testament 9781921946974
The Prophets 9781925009613
Vatican II 9781921946301
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THE FRANCIS FACTOR
The Vision of Pope Francis Inspiration and guidance from the Pope himself, and insightful reads about the Holy Father!
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Caring for Our Common Home Reading Guide: An Australian Reading Guide to Laudato Si’ R $9.95 | 9781925009781 Ideal for parish groups, teachers, students and school communities, this visually stunning 32 page plain English guide to Laudato Si’ offers commentary and discussion questions directly relevant to, and on the minds of, Australians. This reading guide provides an accessible way to take up the Australian Bishop’s invitation to Australian Catholics, and indeed the wider community, to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the encyclical. Features Australian case studies and is supported by Catholic Earthcare Available in packs of 20 starting at RRP $8.14 (ex GST) Sophia $6.92 (ex GST) per copy. Bulk pricing available for distribution in your communities. Contact us on 1300 650 878 or email sales@ garrattpublishing.com.au for more information. Laudato Si’ (Praised Be You): On the Care of the Common Home R $12.95 | S $11.01 | 9781921963827 Pope Francis’ second encyclical Laudato Si’ (Praise Be to You) provides a biting critique of consumerism and global poverty with a plea for swift action to combat environmental degradation, climate change and inequality.
Insightful Reads about Pope Francis The Heart of Pope Francis R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780824520748
The Holy Year of Mercy R $23.95 | S $20.36 | 9781593252823
A presentation of what lies at the heart of pope Francis’ pontificate, written by his friend and fellow Jesuit Diego Fares SJ. Discover the Pope’s keen interest in people, their lives and his efforts to change the Church.
This faith-sharing guide will help all to participate in the upcoming Year of Mercy. Each of the eight sessions feature a Gospel passage, a homily by Pope Francis, and questions for reflection and discussion.
Morning Homilies R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9781626981119 Each morning the Pope offers a short homily at Mass. This book makes it possible for everyone to experience his lively interpretations of scripture and his uncanny capacity to engage his listeners, capturing the tenor of daily life.
Morning Homilies II R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9781626981478 Experience the joy of the Pope’s gospel messages even further. Astonishingly, Pope Francis always finds something new in familiar Bible passages that is sure to lead you deeper into scripture and encounter God.
The Church of Mercy R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780232531244 Discover Pope Francis’ belief that the Church has to welcome and help everyone find the ‘good news’ of Christian hope. Pope Francis calls on all believers to be ‘full-time Christians’ and not ‘living-room Christians’.
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The ‘Francis Factor’ and the People of God: New Life for the Church R $59.95 | S $50.96 | 9781626981256 Australian Marist priest Gerald Arbuckle explores the emotions people feel when institutions and AUSTRALIAN personnel fail to deliver Author hoped-for promises. He argues that Pope Francis offers an opportunity for people to articulate the grief associated with this disappointment and to discover a new energy and opening up from novel methods of rebirth and renewal.
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The Preaching of Pope Francis: Missionary Discipleship and the Ministry of the Word R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9780814649022 This is a book for anyone involved in the ministry of preaching. Gregory Heille shares the Pope’s vision and example for the preparation and delivery of effective and engaging homilies and for laity engaged in the Church’s ministry of the Word.
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Francis: Life and Revolution: A Biography of Jorge Bergoglio R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780232531640 Here’s a unique insight into Pope Francis from the Italian correspondent for La Nacion in Argentina. Pique delves into Pope Francis’ background to reveal his personal side – his freedom, courage, humility, humanity and humour – and the profoundly spiritual influence of his Jesuit formation.
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THE FRANCIS FACTOR Great Reformer Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope R $39.99 S $33.99 9781760113162 Biography of Pope Francis
Have the Courage to Be Happy: Thoughts of Pope Francis for Young People R $19.95 | S $16.96 | 9782896881437 This handbook for young people explores such themes as ‘seeing with new eyes’ and ‘your very own rose’ with reflections from Pope Francis given at the World Youth Day. It poses questions and suggests prayers and action. There is space for young people to enter their own thoughts.
Walking with Jesus: The Heart of Christian Life R $34.95 S $29.71 9780232531626 Indispensible reading for all believers.
Francis of Rome and Francis of Assisi: New Springtime in the Church R $39.95 S $33.96 9781626980839
I Ask You, Be Shepherds: Reflections on Pastoral Ministry R $39.95 S $33.96 9780824520571
Pope Francis Why He Leads the Way He Leads R $34.95 S $29.71 9780829440911
New for Your Parish & Ministry Rebuilding Your Message: Practical Tools to Strengthen Your Preaching and Teaching R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781594715785
Rebuilding Youth Ministry: Ten Practical Strategies for Catholic Parishes R $22.95 | S $19.51 | 9781594715761
Michael White and Tom Corcoran sparked a firestorm of debate in 2013 with their first book, Rebuilt, the story of how they brought their parish back to life. In Rebuilding Your Message, the award winning best selling authors now 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.
The team at the Church of Nativity, the community at the centre of the Rebuilt series, offer their 10 indispensable strategies for creating successful youth programs where teens feel connected, stay involved, and grow in faith. Rebuild or reinvigorate your own youth programs today!
Tools for Rebuilding: 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better
Rebuilt: Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost and Making Church Matter
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Divine Renovation: Bringing Your Parish from Maintenance to Mission R $49.95 | S $42.46 | 9782896880195 Bring your parish to life with this engaging and accessible guide to develop and further cultivate a vibrant, dynamic faith filled community. Pastors and parish ministers will be inspired by this book and turn to it for many years to come.
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Divine Renovation: Group Reading Guide R $6.95 | S $5.91 | 9781627850926
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A perfect companion to the transformational ideas outlined in Devine Renovation. This engaging, easy-to-use and practical guide allows pastoral leaders, ministers and parishioners to develop an effective action plan for reinvigorating your parish.
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Refuel: How to Balance Work, Life, Faith and Church – Without Burning Out R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780232531602 This biblical self-help book will help identify and understand the dangers of stress and offers practical tips to reduce and manage stress each and every day. With stress a massive issue in our 21st century culture, and those in and around Church by no means exempt, Refuel offers us a vision of how we can live well for Christ in a world addicted to ‘busyness’.
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PARISH MINISTRY Minister as Entrepreneur: Leading and Growing the Church in an Age of Rapid Change R $47.95 | S $40.76 | 9780281071821
Tomorrow’s Parish R $38.95 | S $33.11 | 9781782182528 For anyone who has an interest in tomorrow’s parish; to all who are thinking where things are at; to all who are seeking to discern the path forward. A must read for parish teams, pastoral councils, and all engaged in parish ministry work.
An invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand how entrepreneurial character traits are a gift of God to a Church-in-mission. The book is accessible, informed and has plenty of practical application for lay-people and clergy.
The Australian Children’s Mass Book R $9.95 | S $8.46 | 9781921946004
How to Write the Prayer of the Faithful R $14.95 | S $21.71 | 9781616712341 This booklet is an invaluable writing tool for those charged with the task of writing the Prayer of the Faithful for parish liturgies: pastors, deacons, liturgy and music directors, parish secretaries, and members of worship committees. It provides basic and necessary background with practical examples parish staff will need to compose their own well-written prayers.
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Enable children to become full participants in the Mass from an early age – thanks to The Australian Children’s Mass Book. Written in a simple, easy to- follow way, children are gently guided through the order of the Mass using colourful diagrams and prompts. A fun and informative guide to the Mass.
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To Crown the Year: Decorating the Church Through the Seasons, Second Edition R $52.95 | S $45.01 | 9781616711894 This comprehensive guide to decorating the worship space will assist you throughout the liturgical year, helping you to discover the signs of the season in nature, in Scripture, and in the living tradition of the liturgy. With helpful tips for decorating the altar, ambo and font, shrines and vestibules, and both indoor and outdoor gathering places, this practical resource will serve as an invaluable tool in your yearly preparations.
Celebrate Becoming Catholic
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A Sacramental program for all Parish and School leaders look no further. Garratt Publishing’s Becoming Catholic is the most comprehensive set of resources available to guide young Australians on their journey to becoming lifelong Catholics.
Each Becoming Catholic workbook encourages students and families to come together and celebrate the joy of the Catholic faith, and includes fun activities, prayers and reflections to best prepare candidates to receive their Sacrament.
Workbooks Eucharist R $11.95 S $10.16 978192215202
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Confirmation R $11.95 S $10.16 9781922152046
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Reconciliation R $11.95 S $10.16 9781922152039
Baptism R $11.95 S $10.16 9781925009521 A guide for parents
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Becoming Catholic: A Parent’s Guide to Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist & Reconciliation R $12.95 | S $11.01 | 9781922152008
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Remind parents of their own initiation into the faith, and encourage them to fully participate in their child’s sacramental journey.
Reconciliation and Eucharist Big Book &CD 9781922152763 Baptism and Confirmation Big Book &CD 9781922152756
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Essential Reading ahead of the Family Synod! A Body Broken for a Broken People: Divorce, Remarriage and the Eucharist R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9781925009804 Francis Moloney examines the current practice on the admission of divorced and remarried to the Eucharist. This book serves as an important resource for all Catholics and Catholic leaders as what wisdom the biblical accounts offer for pastoral practice today may surprise, and bridge a gap between a Church and many AUSTRALIAN Author of God’s broken, yet faithful people.
The Spirituality of Married Life R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9781925009842
2015 Synod The Crucial Questions: Divorce and Homosexuality R $22.95 | S $19.51 | 9781921511103
Intimate Graces R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781594716423
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Project Holiness R $44.95 | S $38.21 | 9780814637043 Celebrate the holiness of the ordinary and the goodness of married discipleship. Based on an extensive qualitative study of long-lasting Catholic marriages, examine the virtues, values, and practices that ground flourishing marriages and lead married partners to holiness.
Pope Francis Speaks to Families: Words of Joy and Life R $24.95 |S $21.21 | 9781593252724 In the lead up to the October Synod on the Family, this book will give you an insight into the Pope’s thinking on the subject. It includes public addresses with statements addressed to families in general, as well as advice to engaged couples, mothers, fathers and children.
Forming Families in Faith: Cultivating Catechesis in the Home R $22.95 | S $19.51 | 9781627850957 Kathy Hendricks guides us through each of the six tasks of family catechesis and what they mean for us and for the families themselves. Catechesis, DREs, teachers, or parish ministers will also find practical tips and ideas for strengthening family prayer, welcoming blended families and those for whom sports is a priority, and creating opportunities for outreach.
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This thought provoking, timely book demonstrates how every wife and husband, despite imperfections, can deepen and develop their relationship through their spirituality. Ideal for Teams of Our Lady (Equipes Notre-Dame) members, pastoral leaders preparing others for marriage, or for those couples seeking added spiritual richness within their established relationship.
In Intimate Graces, bestselling author and Catholic media personality Teresa Tomeo and her husband Dominick Pastore invite couples to enrich their marriages by practicing the fourteen Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Through their own story and that of other married couples, Tomeo and Pastore uniquely demonstrate how reciprocating these graces brings out the best in a marriage. The Marriage God Wants for You R $24.95| S $21.21 | 9781593252809 Cardinal Donald Wuerl uses his years of pastoral experience and his gift of teaching to give hope and courage to both engaged couples and those married for many years.
Sacred Dwelling R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781627850537 In this beautiful book, Wendy Wright invites us into the sacred dwelling of every family and helps us all – parents, adult children, and those who minister to families – to discover deep spirituality at the heart of the domestic church.
Six Sacred Rules for Families: A Spirituality for the Home R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781594713729 This basic guide to family spirituality not only provides parents with the practical tools they need but also offers the refreshing perspective that faith is not about adding to our to-do lists. Rather, it means doing what we already do with a new attentiveness. Tim & Sue Muldoon present six sacred rules that encourage, stretch, and revitalize family faith, love and cultivate a spiritual vision of life.
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Christian Self-Help Raising Emotionally Healthy Children R $38.95 | S $33.11 | 9781847305916
Mending Broken Relationships, Building Strong Ones R $24.95 | S $21.21 | 9781593252779
Parenting a Violent Child: Steps to Taking Back Control and Creating a Happier Home R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780232531473
An insightful, inspiring, and practical book that offers scripturally-based and psychologically sound ways to heal and strengthen our relationships. If you want to become an instrument of God’s love, you will find this book transformational.
In light of Australia’s war on domestic, and drug fuelled violence and passing of AFL coach Phillip Walsh, this book offers warm and sympathetic, step-by-step advice to look at the causes of violent children, and encourages parents to prepare strategies for change.
Navigating Alzheimer’s R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780879469894
Availability: The Challenge and the Gift of Being Present R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781933495910
Fly While You Still Have Wings: And Other Lessons My Resilient Mother Taught Me R $38.95 | S $33.11 | 9781933495842
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.
Joyce Rupp readers will not be disappointed. For the first time Joyce shares the intimate story of her own grief in the wake of her mother’s death, providing readers both an insight into her resilient spirit and a voice of compassion for their own experience of loss.
Handbook for those that Grieve Revised R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9780829442526
Habits of Resilience: Learning to Live Fully in the Midst of Loss R $37.95 | S $32.26 | 9781627851053
It can be extremely difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Here, Mary K. Doyle navigates and encourages you through a process which is inevitably going to be strenuous on any family and afflicted loved ones. River of Grace: Creative Passages Through Difficult Times R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781594715723 In her first book, Catholic recording artist and popular blogger Susan Bailey reveals how the loss of her singing voice, the death of her parents, and other challenges helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Be guided to strengthen your faith during tough times.
A handbook offering concise, practical, topic-based lists and suggestions to help those in the aftermath of someone’s death. Individuals who have suffered loss, or those who minister to them, will find solid answers to help the swirling emotions and countless issues that are thrust upon them.
Practical Help for Stressed Christians R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9780281072422
Circle of Peace: An Antidote to Distress R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9780281072118
Stress is a huge factor in modern living. Everyone can be affected and it can be hard to deal with. Let this book be your guide, with each short chapter in this engaging book responding to a vital and commonly asked question.
For many of us, each new day can be weighed down by mental health problems. This collection of engaging stories seeks out to help you see where the discomfort originates and helps you to find ways to help yourself.
Ideal for parents and carers of kids 13 and under, with strategies and exercises that will help children reach their potential as emotionally healthy teenagers, and ultimately faith-filled adults.
This lovely guide was written for those who grieve as well as for caregivers and pastoral ministers. Here, Chaplain Beryl Schewe teaches us 13 practices of resilience that can move us beyond our grief and toward a full, rich life. Stripped: At the Intersection of Cancer, Culture, and Christ R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9780829442625 Stripped chronicles Heather King’s struggle with breast cancer and how her faith helped her get through tough periods, navigate the medical world and make hard decisions. An incredible, must-read memoir.
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THEOLOGY
Theology Making All Things New R $54.95 | S $46.71 | 9781626981362 Ilia Delio, best selling author of The Unbearable Wholeness of Being introduces a new paradigm for being Catholic: Catholicity. An important standalone work, and the first volume in a new series on Catholicity in our evolving universe.
NEW Changing the Questions Exploration in Christian Ethics R $64.95 | S $55.21 | 9781626981287 This introduction to, and overview of, the work of Margaret Farley, one of the church’s leading ethicists, provides a valuable resource for students of public ethics, sexual ethics and the ethics of relationships. An invaluable collection of her key essays, articles and sermons including material on ecclesiology and feminism. Systematic Theology R $62.95 | S $53.51 | 9780281073306
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Too often systematic theologies yield disappointingly few practical lessons for Christian discipleship and devotion. Thiselton, by contrast, has produced a work that is fully mindful of these practical concerns, injecting into his theological discussions many helpful observations about their relevance to the Christian life. At last, here is a concise one-volume systematic theology that readers will find both accessible and affordable.
Framing Paul R $89.95 | S $76.46 | 9780802871510 Through careful, step-by-step arguments about the chronology, contexts, interconnections, and coherence of Paul’s letters, laced with a mass of radically new suggestions, Douglas Campbell builds an original case for a ten-letter corpus of authentic Pauline letters in a historical sequence never before proposed. All Pauline, and indeed New Testament scholars, whether convinced or not, will need to give this book the careful attention it deserves. Catholic Economics Alternatives to the Jungle R $44.95 | S $38.21 | 9780814648681 The Catholic Church has an extensive body of teachings on economic and social matters, too little known even among Catholics, which offer practical alternatives to the economics of the jungle. This book offers clear explanations of major errors in conventional economic thinking and shows how the Church’s teachings can guide us into better ways.
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Inclusivity: A Gospel Mandate R $49.95 | S $42.46 | 9781626981348 We live in a world today where millions are isolated and excluded due anything from social standing, race and ethnicity to sexual orientation. This extends into the church, where members will honor Jesus but feel they don’t fit in. Diarmuid O’Murchu offers a faith dynamic characterized by discipleship. A gift of the “Pope Francis effect,” we are encouraged to work towards spiritual wholeness and an inclusive church. Christianity in Review R $52.95 | S $45.01 | 9780232531725 Anthony Kenny is one of the world’s most acclaimed living philosophers of religion. Christianity in Review offers his unique perspective on the history of the Church and Christian faith by collecting the 50 most significant and insightful book reviews he has written over the course of more than 50 years, for publications such as The Listener, The Tablet and The Times Literary Supplement. Who Were the Church Fathers? From Clement of Rome to Gregory the Great R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9780281074129 Who were the Church Fathers? What did they achieve? And why are their lives and writings considered so important? Italian author D’Ambrosio dusts off the dry theology and brings you the exciting stories about great thinkers such as Ambrose, Augustine, Basil, Athanasius, Chrysostom, and Jerome.
This Economy Kills Pope Francis on Capitalism and Social Justice R $44.95 | S $38.21 | 9780814647257 This Economy Kills settles an important question in the papacy of Pope Francis: are his radical economics in keeping with the tradition of the Church? And if so, why do they seem to cause upset among conservatives? Understanding Pope Francis’ approach to modern economic ills will be key to understanding his papacy, but his contributions to global dialogue on poverty and inequality will be integral to galvanizing people worldwide for change. Abounding in Kindness: Writings for the People of God R $54.95 | S $46.71 | 9781626981133 Elizabeth Johnson is widely regarded as among the most influential and creative Catholic theologians in the world, particularly for her contribution in bringing a feminist perspective to the central themes of Christian faith. This volume of work provides readers with an overview of her essential work, while also offering a brilliantly fresh exploration of the Christian faith.
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REFERENCE, PRAYERS AND REFLECTIONS
Reconnect with your Love of the Bible Reading the New Testament in the Church R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9781925009828
Remember How It Goes? Understand the Bible Anew! R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781782182337
Conceived as a resource for religious educators, deacons, other ministers, and avid Christian readers, internationally respected Australian scholar, Francis J. Moloney offers an introduction to the New Testament that shows how to read it both faithfully and critically.
This fresh and entertaining look at the Bible will answer some of the biggest, most important, and meaningful questions we all have. If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
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How to Read the Bible (Without Switching Off Your Brain) R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9780281073801
Beyond Literal Belief: Religion as Metaphor R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781925009798
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David Tacey reveals the mystery of biblical language in a voice that is accessible, open and public. The Bible is closer to poetry than history. Its images are meant to resonate in the soul and direct us toward transcendent realities. Tacey shows that, with the aid of contemporary thought and depth psychology, we can re-read religious stories as metaphors of the spirit and the interior life. Moving beyond literal thinking could save religion from its greatest enemy, itself!
Bible reading for everyone – that’s what this book offers! It will speak to those who already read the Bible but find themselves asking why; and to those who don’t read the Bible but would like to if only it weren’t so strange. Courteous, humorous, and serious at the same time, this is ideal for individual use or in study or book groups.
New Testament Basics for Catholics R $39.95 | S $33.96 | 9781594715822 For information on the Award-winning author and theology professor John Bergsma follows up his popular Bible Basics for Catholics, with a closer more in-depth look at the New Testament. Using simple illustrations and the same clear, conversational style that characterised his earlier book, Bergsma introduces four of the most important writers in the New Testament: Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John.
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Prayers and Reflections Treasured and Transformed: Vision for the Heart, Understanding for the Mind R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781782180876
Unleashed: How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781594715990 Sonja Corbitt shows readers how the Holy Spirit flows through their lives in relationships, prayer and even in times of suffering. She shows you that God is always there for you.
Something wonderful is waiting for you to discover it! This collection of reflections, thoughts and advice from Daniel O’Leary on how you can live a more fulfilling (spiritual) life is sure to nourish your soul. Our Holy Yearnings: Life lessons for Becoming our Truest Selves R $16.95 | S $13.56 | 9781925009750 Joan Chittister at her finest! Explore how God calls each of us to become fully alive. Reflect on the myth of perfection, our need for failure, the power humility and the search for God.
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What the Mystics Know: Seven Pathways to Your Deepest Self R $44.95 | S $38.21 | 9780824520397
Joan Chittister: Essential Writings R $49.95 | S $42.46 | 9781626980914
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Benedictine Daily Prayer: A Short Breviary R $109.95 | S $93.46 | 9780814637029
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For those who want to grow spiritually, Benedictine Daily Prayer provides an everyday edition of the Divine Office. People who desire to pray with the church can do so in a simple manner by following a daily prayer model.
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REFERENCE, PRAYERS AND REFLECTIONS A Life to Live: Awakening to God’s Abiding Presence R $38.95 | S $33.11 | 9781782182177 A wonderfully inspiring and consoling book that will offer insight to all those who read it – offering deep spirituality, faith and compassion in an accessible way. Learn to find God in all things!
The Ten Commandments for Everyday Life R $26.95 | S $22.91 | 9782896881482
Pray with Me: Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781594715747 Practical advice on how to help children find opportunities to pray throughout the day. Using warmth, humor and passion, find how families are brought together through prayer.
Arriving at Amen: Seven Catholic Prayers That Even I Can Offer R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781594715877 Prolific Patheos blogger, Libresco, tells her personal journey from Atheism to Catholicism and describes the seven forms of Catholic prayer that guided her to embrace a joyful life.
Golden Steps to Inner Peace, Happiness & Enlightenment R $38.95 | S $ 33.11 | 9781782182351 A guide on how to heal your life, find love and happiness, and reach enlightenment this lifetime. A book for everyone, whatever your religion or belief and containing universal truths.
Just Prayer: A Book of Hours for Peacemakers and Justice Seekers R $49.95 | S $42.46 | 9780814649664 This is a four-week prayer cycle for morning and evening readings to support Christians. Patterned on the ancient monastic Hours, offering psalms, intercessions, and reflections.
Praying with America Magazine R $44.95 | S $38.21 | 9780829443943
Reimagining the Ignatian Examen R $22.95 | S $19.51 | 9780829442441
Finding God’s Peace in Everyday Challenges: 100 Mediation for Women R $24.95 | S $21.21 | 9781593252786 100 short meditations to lead women to live out the peace that Christ promises: in their homes, finances, jobs, parishes, as well as their relationships with their families and children.
Befriending Silence: Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781594716157 Respected speaker, author, and Patheos blogger Carl McColman introduces Cistercian spirituality as “the hidden jewel of the Church,” A relevant guide to Cistercian spirituality.
A Book of Uncommon Prayer: R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781933495620
Author of Beatitudes for the Workplace, Max Oliva adapts the Ten Commandments for modern use. Both perceptive and levelheaded, this is a book for all audiences in all walks of life.
Regular Eureka Street contributor Brian Doyle presents 100 new prayers that evoke his deep Catholic belief in the mystery of the ordinary in human life. These are poignant, prayers including eye-opening hymns.
The conversation about prayer within the pages of America Magazine spans more than 100 years, chronicling the evolution of Catholic thinking and teaching about prayer and offering inspiration.
Following the example of St Ignatius, Jesuits believe that praying the Examen will lead to a better life. Join Thibodeaux as he guides you through new and unique versions of the Examen, adaptable to your life. Taste of Silence: How I Came to Be at Home with Myself R $ 39.95 | S $33.96 | 9780814647738 At just 19, Bieke Vandekerckhove was diagnosed with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s disease). Here she shares her search for meaning and strength, and the practice of spirituality.
Sex Abuse in the Church Master of Ceremonies R $39.95 | S $33.95| 9780879469931 Critically acclaimed author Donald Cozzens takes us behind the fictional scenes of the Roman Catholic Church for an unflinching look at clergy sexual abuse and its very personal consequences. Cozzens weaves an intricate fictional story of scholars and trained killers, bishops and priests, church ladies and clandestine operatives struggling--each in their own way--to protect the institution they venerate or to blow the lid off the oldest boys’ club in the world. For Christ’s Sale: End Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church… for Good AUSTRALIAN R $19.95 Author S $16.96 9781922152602
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New and Notable What Are We Doing on Earth for Christ’s Sake? R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9780809149025 Bestselling author Richard Leonard’s third book in a series of questions invites Christians to revisit their faith in the midst of the contemporary world and its AUSTRALIAN Author challenges.
Standing On Their Shoulders: Heroes of the Faith for Today R $22.95 | S $19.51 | 9780992447694 This lively and accessible book tells the stories of twelve people whom God used – flaws and all – to build His Kingdom. It is a rich resource for anyone seeking AUSTRALIAN Author to learn from church history.
Saving St Brigid’s R $35.00 | S $29.75 | 9780992343316
More TV Vicar? Christians on the Telly R $34.95 | S $ 29.71 | 9780232531701
Oh, Brother! Belly Laughs for Good Humored Catholics and a Few Groaners R $24.95 | S $21.21 | 9780879465353 Renowned writer Loughlan Sofield’s insights into parish ministry are legendary. His new work aims to ‘point out how silly we Catholics can be as we “practise” our religion together.’ Have a good laugh!
Crossroads: Conversations with Anglican Archbishop Philip Freier R $34.95 | S $29.71| 9781925009859 A collection of Archbishop Philip Freier’s public conversations with notable Australians including Malcolm Fraser, Michael AUSTRALIAN Leunig, Julian Burnside, Author Patrick McGorry and Noni Hazlehurst, amongst others.
The Wonder of Her Love: The Biography of Trish Franklin R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781925009774 A celebration of Australian Loreto nun Trish Franklin, commonly regarded as a saint because of her total dedication to the poor and AUSTRALIAN disabled. This is her amazing Author story.
Spirited Lives: 20 Stories of Saints and their Amazing Gifts R $14.95 | S $12.71 | 9781627850933
My Badass Book of Saints: Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live R $32.95 | S $28.01 | 9781594716324 In her debut, Patheos blogger Maria Johnson explores the qualities of twenty-four holy women who lived lives of virtue in unexpected and often difficult circumstances.
When Saint Francis Saved the Church R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781594716461
Walk4One: Paving a Path to Christian Unity R $34.95 | S $29.71 | 9781925009767
Christians often feel poorly portrayed in TV and film. ‘More TV Vicar?’ investigates these portrayals in-depth. Profiles are created on shows such as the Vicar of Dibley, Rev, Father Ted and more. A book not to miss!
Now in paperback, with added study questions, Jon Sweeney offers a surprising look at the world’s most popular saint, and how this converted medieval troubadour created a spiritual vision for the ages. Merton and Waugh: A Monk, A Crusty Old Man, and The Seven Storey Mountain R $49.95 | S $ 42.46 | 9781612616285 Learn about the strong connection between Merton and Waugh. Find important new details about Merton’s role not just as willing student but as spiritual advisor to Waugh.
Find out how 20 saints turned their gifts into action and changed the world. And who knows, maybe you’ll change the world too. Perfect gift for First Eucharist and Confirmation.
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Young Tasmanian, Samuel Clear pledged to walk around the world in an effort to urge and inspire all Christians to unite. He had no idea how hard it was going to be...
Thomas Merton, Peacemaker R $45.00 | S $38.25 | 9781626981072 Longtime peace activist and author John Dear reflects on Merton’s profound contributions to the practice and spirituality of peacemaking. A unique take on a unique man.
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The Catholic Church’s decision to sell St Brigid’s church begins a modernday rebellion when a small Australian rural community decides to fight for what it holds dear – their amazing church.
The Saints are Coming R $44.95 | S $38.21 | 9781627850124 The gripping story of an Australian priest who battles drug cartels, street gangs, corrupt government officials and more to keep his parish and parishioners alive in the ‘mean streets’ of Mexico.
The Unquiet Monk: Thomas Merton’s Questing Faith R $29.95 | S $25.46 | 9782896881208 This thoughtful book on Thomas Merton opens with a short biography of his life. The book goes on to explore his poetry, journeys and his profound influence on Catholic spirituality.
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