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Winner of a second-place award in the contemporary spirituality category from the Catholic Media Association. Eight modern saints invite you to follow their example to live the Beatitudes--the heart of Jesus's teaching--in your own life. Through her beautiful full-color art, scripture passages, journaling prompts, and original prayers inspired by the Our Father, popular Catholic artist Jen Norton will guide you to put the Beatitudes into practice as she challenges you to examine the state of your own heart and your willingness to grow in holiness. Norton compares living what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-13) with climbing a mountain--a difficult, irregular, sometimes fear-filled path that eventually leads to a great reward. But she says that like the saints, if you trust God beyond your own understanding, the end of the climb is heaven. You will learn about each of the Beatitudes from modern saints, including St. André Bessette, a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who served as a porter and powerful intercessor for the afflicted--Blessed are the poor in spirit; St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, a Chinese doctor who became an opium addict but maintained a strong faith. He died a martyr during the Boxer Rebellion--Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; St. Maria Goretti, who sought the conversion of those who had harmed her--Blessed are the merciful; and St. Oscar Romero, the archbishop who embodied radical love as a peacemaker--Blessed are the peacemakers. This book is perfect for personal or group use.

"Greg Kandra leads the reader on a journey of exploration and spiritual renewal rooted in biblical stories of Joseph and the centuries-old devotion known as the Seven Sorrows of St. Joseph"--

"Diving deep into two gospel stories about Jesus calming his disciples when storms threatened their lives on the Sea of Galilee, Zimak helps the reader to engage the stories in a new way with the goal of conquering fear in their own lives"--

"Offers a unique Catholic perspective on Jane Austen's six novels, exploring her perspective on human relationships and relationships with God"--

"Joseph and Barbara Stuart highlight the watershed events of the reformation period (including the Protestant schism and Council of Trent), profile the main Catholic and Protestant figures such as Martin Luther and Desiderius Erasmus, and give readers the guidance they need to understand the deeper context and consequences of these tumultuous centuries"--

"Through the lens of seven spiritual practices, ministry leader Joel Stepanek shows the reader how being shaken out of routines at the start of something new can lead to deep spiritual growth"--

"This book shares scriptural scenes, reflection-based exercises, essential Catholic teaching, and Khym's own personal healing journey to reintroduce the reader to God as their divine healer, restorer, and miracle worker"--

"In this book, Marcia Lane-McGee and Shannon Wimp Schmidt speak frankly about their experiences as Black women in the Church and invite Catholic women from all walks of life to look at the feasts and seasons of the liturgical year through the lens of Black Catholic culture"--

Winner of a first-place award in the classical spirituality and best front cover artwork categories and a second-place in design and production from the Catholic Media Association. You have a choice this Advent: Get caught up in the annual rush of shopping, decorating, and parties or slow down and take a few minutes each day to remember who this season is really about--Jesus.In Adore, popular author and speaker Fr. John Burns and illustrator Valerie Delgado of Pax.Valerie will help you reclaim the sacred sense of longing and joyful hope at the heart of Advent, focusing on a new theme each week--vigilance, preparation, nearness, and Emmanuel--that you can relate to your own life.Each day you'll journey deeper into the meaning of Advent with: a scripture- and liturgy-based meditation, stunning art specially created for this book, reflection questions, a prayer, andjournaling space.Adore is perfect for both individual and group use. An imprimatur for Adore was granted by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in 2021.

"This book explores the Christian doctrine of creation as both a profound asset to science and the ultimate cause of humility before God. Christian doctrine addresses the why of creation, making it perfectly hospitable to science, which can only help answer the how"--

"In this book, Fr. Edward Looney summarizes the central teachings of St. Louis de Montfort regarding Marian spirituality in a 10-day personal retreat"--

"The authors of this book encourage open conversations about the genuine doubts, confusion, and seemingly contradictory assertions about the nature of God that often arise out of intense human suffering. They explore feeling denied and even betrayed by God, struggling to understand why God allows bad things to happen all around us"--

"This book uses resources from the Catholic tradition, including prayer, scripture, and engagement with the saints, as well as professional insight from a licensed therapist to provide support for those with mental health concerns"--

"What would happen if gay Christians began to believe the truth about God-that he loves all people unconditionally?In Tenderness, Catholic writer and speaker Eve Tushnet says trusting God's love would be the beginning of a transformation, not only in the lives of gay Christians but also in the Body of Christ itself. She offers hope and companionship to those who have been deeply hurt by their parishes, a wound that also damaged their relationship with God. Tushnet also offers practical guidance from her own journey as a celibate lesbian.Tenderness explores scripture and history to find role models for gay Christians-including Jesus, King David, Ruth, St. John, Mary, poets, mystics, penitents, leaders, and ordinary gay people who have found unexpected paths of love. The book also offers guidance on living through or recovering from the painful experiences that are all too common in gay Christian life-from familial rejection and weaponized Christianity to ambivalence and doubt. Weaving her own story with resources, prayers, and practical actions that can help gay people trust that God loves them, Tushnet renews our understandings of kinship, friendship, celibacy and unmarried life, ordered love, personal integrity, solidarity with the marginalized, obedience, surrender, sanctification, and hope.This book is primarily for gay Christians, but it also offers a window into their experiences and needs that will make it useful for anyone in pastoral care or who wants to be a better friend to the gay people they know"--

"Throughout this book, the author clears up misconceptions about the Second Vatican Council and reveals how-when properly understood and applied-it fosters a richer experience of being the Church"--

"In this book, the author expands on Hebrews 3-4 by describing how to rest in Jesus during periods of spiritual dryness"--

"In this book, Timothy P. O'Malley helps the reader move beyond some of the unnecessary conflicts that developed around Eucharistic theology in the twentieth century and continue today. He also leads the reader to a deeper understanding and renewed faith in Catholic teaching about transubstantiation"--

Come into the Silence is an easy-to-use devotional for all those seeking peace, stillness, and solitude in a busy and noisy world. Part of the bestselling Great Spiritual Teachers series, this book invites you into the contemplative life through the words of Thomas Merton, one of the most popular spiritual masters of the twentieth century. In his journals, letters, and spiritual writings such as New Seeds of Contemplation, Merton explored the tension between the human longing for both connection and solitude. Merton, a Trappist monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani, offered a model of contemplative life that allowed him to be deeply engaged with pressing issues of the time, including the nonviolent civil rights movement. Requiring only a few minutes each day, Come into the Silence helps you realize how God sees you and to embrace his divine vision of you and each person you encounter. This devotional also allows you to reflect deeply on the fundamental longings for meaning, belonging, and intimacy as well as the call to service and social justice in your life. Each book in the Great Spiritual Teachers 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. These easy-to-use books are the perfect prayer companion for busy people who want to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of these great spiritual teachers.

"In this book, Gary Zimak draws from Scripture and presents an eight-week study designed to help the reader get rid of stressful habits and find relief by cultivating habits of peaceful living"--

"In this book, retired Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw shares a bold and timely message to all involved in the structures of groups, teams, businesses, and society: It's time for women to take a rightful and fair place in positions of leadership with confidence and an outward "swagger.""--

"In this book, James L. Papandrea focuses on the mysteries beyond the Gospel events and taps into two millennia of theological reflection and connects each of the twenty mysteries of the Rosary to one of the deepest truths of Catholic faith in Christ"--

"Emily Wilson Hussem invites readers on a year-long, transformational journey to noticing God, practicing gratitude, and serving others. These fifty-two reflections will help readers find freedom from the frenzy of tasks and accomplishments and discover the special joy of God's quiet, loving presence"--

"In each two-page daily reflection of this book, Joyce Rupp brings the reader's attention to the Lenten season, providing reflections for growth and inviting the reader to follow Jesus and become more like him"--

Set Aside Every Fear is a simple, thirty-day devotional based on the classic spirituality of St. Catherine of Siena, who was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970. In only a few minutes each day, this book offers you a glimpse of St. Catherine's passion for living steeped in the intimate connection between love of God and service to others, which has inspired people of faith for more than six centuries. Originally published in 1997 and now back in print, Set Aside Every Fear is the perfect prayer companion for busy people who want to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of St. Catherine of Siena's timeless--and timely--teachings on divine and human relationships. Catherine brought together two frequently unconnected charisms--mysticism and active ministry--and embodied both throughout her life. Her intimacy with God through prayer enabled her to minister to the poor and sick more deeply and to boldly speak truth to Church authorities. When the papacy fled Rome for Avignon because of political conflict, Catherine tirelessly encouraged the popes to return to Rome, and was ultimately successful. Set Aside Every Fear offers prayers in the voice of God and responses in the voice of humanity based on Catherine's own words, which encourage you in your own practice of dialogue with God. As you reflect on the mystery of divine love, Catherine shares her own relationship with God in a way that challenges you to place your trust in God and abandon your worries as you follow him. All the titles in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series contain a brief morning meditation, a simple mantra to use throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus your thoughts as the day ends. John Kirvan is the series editor.

"In this straightforward and practical resource Brandon Vogt offers essential tools for articulating the reader's Catholic faith with clarity and confidence"--

Originally published: Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 2017.