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Confession. Reconciliation. Penance. It's a sacrament with many names, but most of us seem to have a similar reaction to it: Do I have to go? It's been too long. Doesn't God already know I'm sorry? I don't remember how to do it. I'm embarrassed. I'm scared. Michelle Schroeder has been there. She admits to skipping Reconciliation for years]€]until she realized that, to experience God's mercy most fully, she needed to ask for it. Here, in non-sugar-coated language, she encourages you to: See and understand why Confession is necessary in the first place Acknowledge what's holding you back from going Brush up on your examination of conscience Get over it and go: You'll be glad you did Discover the amazing benefits of Confession Forgive yourself as God forgives you In this easy-to-read booklet, you'll gain the confidence you need to return to the Sacrament of Confession, where you will experience God's mercy and unconditional forgiveness.

Your connection to God in prayer can happen anywhere, at any time. No special equipment is needed, and no dress code, no reservation, no admission fee. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to engage with our Creator.

The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours is your easy-to-read, down-to-earth introduction to the daily prayer of the Church. In this brief booklet, author, wife, mom, and Secular Franciscan Barb Szyszkiewicz helps you understand and practice this beautiful devotion.

Try to picture the person of the Holy Spirit. You'll probably think of a dove, or a tongue of fire, or a gust of wind. While those are common symbols of the Third Person of the Trinity, they don't quite capture who he is or help us relate to him like we relate to the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is a person, but he's ]š€š] not? This is confusing. So, he's often left out of our conversation with the Triune God. Author Michelle Schroeder totally understands the struggle. That's why she wrote this quick-read guide to help you get to know the Holy Spirit intimately. You'll learn: How Scripture describes the Third Person of the Trinity The names of the Holy Spirit "š€š" clues to his role in the Trinity Why we need to get to know the Holy Spirit Why we should talk to the Holy Spirit directly How to recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit's nudges How a relationship with the Holy Spirit will change us Let The Handy Little Guide to the Holy Spirit reveal the richness of a relationship with the entire, mysterious Trinity, and also to help you to be a beacon of light for others.

Working mom Michelle Schroeder knows how busy we all are, so she packs a lot of info into this brief, easy-to-read booklet. You will not only explore the nuts and bolts of Eucharistic Adoration but also discover great reasons and times to enter into the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, including: When life is moving fast and you need to be refreshed When you just feel the need to be with Jesus When you need answers and direction from a loving God When you need focus in prayer When you're experiencing spiritual dryness When you need to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation In The Handy Little Guide to Adoration you will learn, as Michelle did, the life-changing benefits of Eucharistic Adoration.

Lent, on the surface, is weird. Ashes. Somber music. Fasting and abstinence. What's going on, anyway? Here's your easy-to-read, down-to-earth introduction to what this liturgical season is all about. You'll discover, or rediscover, how to make each Lent a time of deep personal spiritual growth. In this brief booklet, author Michelle Schroeder helps you get to the heart of the Lenten season. You'll learn: How to approach prayer, fasting, and almsgiving How this time of sacrifice ultimately leads to eternal happiness The deeper meaning of the changes during this liturgical season Why Lent is about more than restarting your New Year's diet How the whole Lenten experience gets us ready for Easter Lent is the forty-day journey through the ultimate expression of self-sacrifice that our Savior endured for us. If this season doesn't create some lasting change in us, we've done it wrong. Whether you're giving up chocolate (again) or just trying to figure out meatless Fridays, if you want to get the most out of each and every Lent, The Handy Little Guide to Lent is for you.