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Do you long to connect with a variety of women just like you who live the Word of God in the world each day? That connection is what makes the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible different from other Bibles for women: it includes almost four-hundred pages of special features created for women by women--more than forty scholars, teachers, religious, authors, ministers, and speakers--such as Leah Darrow, Sarah Christmyer, Johnnette Benkovic Williams, and Sr. Maria Kim-Ngân Bùi--who come from a variety of backgrounds and reflect the diversity of the Catholic faith. You can walk through scripture in community with other women who seek to become closer to God by reading his Word and living it in their daily lives. The stunning beauty of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible also makes it stand out among its peers. The extraordinary and elegant design enhances your reading experience by connecting various features throughout the text including fifty profiles of women in the Bible, ninety-seven Living in the Light of Faith essays, Take it to Heart questions for reflection and journaling, and quotations from saints and holy women. The tranquil colors and other design elements help you feel at home in the Bible. Other features include: the trusted and easy-to-read Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition translation exclusive comprehensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church that help you to better understand how the Bible connects with what Catholics believe large, single-column text with plenty of room in the lightly lined, generous margins for journaling, drawing, and notetaking high-quality paper two ribbon markers an introduction to each book of the Bible that includes an overview, outline, historical context, and key themes inspiring and beautifully designed quotations from saints and other holy women, including Josephine Bakhita, Dorothy Day, Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen, Joan of Arc, Thea Bowman, and Thérèse of Lisieux questions for reflection prompts to help expand your reading on a theme in scripture reading plans a feature index noting all the topical essays and introductions in the Bible, organized by category a Women of the Word index highlighting every woman mentioned in the bible, the Women of the Word profiles, and the quotes from saints and other holy women, and reading plans. Christmyer, codeveloper of the Great Adventure Bible program, is the general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible. Other contributors include Sr. Sara Butler, MSBT, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Catherine Cavadini, Shannon Wimp Schmidt, Lisa Cotter, Sonja Corbitt, and Martha Fernandez Sardina. The contributions received an imprimatur from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and were reviewed by Catholic biblical scholars including Christmyer, Cavadini, Mary Healy, Pia de Solenni, and Jennifer Grillo.

First published in 2003 and now available in paperback to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of Thomas Merton's birth, When the Trees Say Nothing has sold more than 60,000 copies and continually inspires readers with its unique collection of Merton's luminous writings on nature, arranged for reflection and meditation.Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk, author, poet, social commentator, and perhaps the most influential and widely published spiritual writer of the twentieth century. In When the Trees Say Nothing, editor Kathleen Deignan sheds new light on Merton by focusing on a neglected theme of his writing: the natural world as a manifestation of the divine.Drawing from Merton's voluminous writing on nature, Deignan has thematically assembled a collection of lucid, poetic reflections. Chapters on the four elements, the seasons, the Earth and its creatures, and the sun, moon, and stars provide brief passages from his diverse works that reveal the presence of God in creation.

Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Eucharistic worship with Behold, Believe, Become--where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the Mass becomes a soul-saving, life-changing encounter with Christ, our Eucharistic Lord. In Behold, Believe, Become, Timothy P. O'Malley, a distinguished leader in the Eucharistic Revival movement and bestselling author of Becoming Eucharistic People and Real Presence, shows you how to see differently--through newly formed habits of contemplation--fifteen ordinary, physical things that the Church uses at Mass to point us toward Christ. You will explore layers of meaning found in noble doors and stained-glass windows, sunlight and water, oil and fire, altars and church pews, and bread and wine become Body and Blood. O'Malley helps you see how each element tells us something about who Christ is and who we are to become as Christian people. Inspired by the towering genius of the twentieth-century liturgical movement, Fr. Romano Guardini (1865-1968), O'Malley offers an unconventional walk through the Mass, highlighting that "matter matters." This book doesn't delve into the intricate history of Eucharistic Prayers or the doctrinal meaning of various words and actions. Instead, it provides a unique exploration of the material stuff of the Mass that we encounter from the time we enter the church until the time we depart at the end. Whether you're seeking personal growth or exploring this journey with a small group, Behold, Believe, Become is the perfect companion, providing brief online videos featuring Rachel and Jason Bulman of "Meet the Bulmans" and chapter-ending reflection questions to help connect your everyday life to the celebration of Mass. And for those craving a communal experience, a small-group leader's guide and parish planning kit make this an invaluable resource for parishes, schools, and other Catholic communities. Are you ready to witness the Mass in a new light? Behold, Believe, Become is your key to unlocking a richer, more meaningful Eucharistic experience.

"In One Holy Hour at a Time, Fr. Timothy Anastos will help you grow more confident in approaching God in prayer, making you come fully alive with each encounter with Jesus. Thirty reflections are combined with prayer exercises and sound advice about how to develop a holy hour "habit" that will invigorate your soul"--

"Redeeming Power explores God's use of power in the creation stories of Genesis and probes what lessons these hold for leaders today. This book shows how Jesus was formed by the Jewish belief in the God of Genesis who exercised power not as a manipulative force in short supply, but as an abundant good meant to be shared and put to use for the sake of bringing a harmony, like Eden, "in which all creation can find a home.""--

"Susan De Bartoli presents an in-depth treatment of Padre Pio's relationship with the third member of the Blessed Trinity, the Holy Spirit, who was the source of his extraordinary spiritual gifts. Padre Pio teaches that even our "ordinary" spiritual gifts and charisms can be a source of blessing for others and make us ready for heaven"--

"Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Brya Hanan invites you to befriend your emotional wounds, childish behavior, tendency toward polarization-your "inner child"-and extend Christ's compassion to this child. She integrates the truths of our faith and scripture, trauma work, and the science we are discovering about our nervous system as she guides you on the transformative task of inner healing"--

" Losing a child is devastating. For Catholic parents who lose a child before or shortly after birth, this profound grief often comes with distinctive, sudden, and difficult questions about God, the Church, and who they are now as parents to the child they have lost. Why did God let this happen? Where is my baby? Can the Church help me make sense of this? What do we do now? In A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss, Abigail Jorgensen serves as a companion and guide through perinatal loss in light of Catholic teaching. She addresses difficult medical, theological, and practical questions asked by loss parents and the friends, family, pastors, ministers, and medical professionals who support them. Jorgensen has first-hand experience, both as a mother who has lost children in miscarriage and as a Catholic bereavement doula-someone who walks with families through early child loss. Through her own experiences, she discovered how hard it can be to find adequate answers and spiritual help from the within the Church, so she wrote the book that she and her clients have needed. This first-of-its-kind resource blends Jorgensen's professional expertise with the wisdom of the Church to provide an essential guide through the most pressing concerns that arise during this difficult time. Drawing on the Bible, the Church's prayer traditions, the saints, sacraments, official teaching documents, and grief support research, Jorgensen offers comfort, hope, and compassionate responses to tough questions, including: Why does perinatal loss happen? Will I be with my baby again? What are normal emotions, and when should I seek extra support? How should we grieve as parents? What saints can I turn to as a loss parent? How do I approach God with these painful questions? Why would God allow such a short life? How can I honor my baby's memory? What if I say the wrong thing to someone who is grieving the loss of their child? How do I support someone who experiences anger during their grief? Through easy-to-navigate question and answer sections, helpful definitions, and practical takeaways, A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss provides parents and their support networks a crucial lifeline through this heartbreaking experience"--

"In A Saint Squad for Teachers, veteran educator Dr. Amy Cattapan-author of the popular Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?-is back and ready to introduce you to a host of heavenly educators and other holy mentors for teachers. Meet your "saint squad"-a secret weapon against discouragement and burnout, ready at a moment's notice to pray for you and encourage you when you need it most"--

"Talking with Your Teen about Sex helps equip parents to be primary educators as teens move through adolescence. Guided by Catholic teaching, this book intended for parents of those ages ten and up goes beyond the typical "sex talk," equipping you to confidently communicate with your child about issues such as bodily changes, physical boundaries, sexual ethics, and masturbation with greater comfort. You'll find concrete advice and ready-to-go conversation starters for your biggest questions"--

Basándose en sus populares conferencias sobre la sanación, cuarenta años de matrimonio y décadas de trabajo clínico como terapeuta, el autor Bob Schuchts presenta su primer recurso para parejas casadas y comprometidas y para aquellos que desean el amor verdadero en sus relaciones. Esta muy esperada guía ofrece sólidas enseñanzas católicas, ricas narraciones y herramientas prácticas para la sanación, junto con conocimientos psicológicos y experiencia para ayudar a las parejas a crear una relación rica en confianza, pasión y unidad. La clave para un matrimonio saludable y apasionado es tan simple como fomentar el amor y el afecto genuinos, o la devoción, según Schuchts, del Centro de Sanación Juan Pablo II, terapeuta de parejas jubilados y experto en la sanación. La verdadera devoción solo se desarrolla cuando ambos cónyuges asumen la responsabilidad de sus acciones y de sus heridas emocionales, algo que cada uno de nosotros aporta a todas nuestras relaciones. Estas heridas, que a menudo tienen sus raíces en la niñez y en relaciones pasadas, existen en todos nosotros hasta cierto punto, lo que hace difícil que las parejas cultiven la amistad, resuelvan conflictos y generen la confianza. Basándose en las riquezas de la Teología del Cuerpo de san Juan Pablo II, Sé devoto es una guía esencial para sanar estas heridas dentro de tu matrimonio, y proporciona herramientas prácticas para cultivar la unidad. La primera parte del libro se enfoca en construir la intimidad, la unidad y la comunión, y la segunda parte ofrece sabiduría y guía para restaurar la confianza cuando está dañada. Encontrarás herramientas prácticas para cultivar la intimidad, resolver conflictos y restaurar la pasión sexual. Para ayudarte a involucrarte profundamente y en oración, Sé devoto incluye: Preguntas de reflexión de "Tómate un momento" Guías de oración para parejas Formas prácticas para entender y trabajar a través de conflictos Ejercicios espirituales para sanar heridas pasadas Apéndices con ejercicios de oración extendidos y recursos.

"With personal transparency and a dash of humor, Michael Amodei demonstrates how we can remember the past, act in the present, and plan for the future by focusing on spiritual practices that can be incorporated in big and small ways. Amodei invites readers to consider how they can make the later chapters of their life a prelude of better things to come"--

Join Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR--founder of Corazón Puro--on a multimedia Lenten journey inspired by St. Francis. Begin the season with a vow of poverty and end at Easter with a heart free from the desert of sin and open to love, serve, and care for others. Made for Heaven features stunning original art by Valerie Delgado of Pax.Valerie, along with daily meditations on a passage from scripture, reflection questions, prayer, and space for journaling and notetaking. A life of simplicity and poverty orients you toward God's love and reminds you that you are made for heaven. Torres says the best way to prepare yourself for that final destination is to live as true pilgrims who need to "travel lightly" and detach from earthly pleasures. In six transformative weeks, you will learn how to allow the Holy Spirit to move in your heart through a new theme each week: Week one: commit yourself to a Lenten vow of poverty and reflect on the story of Jesus being cast into the desert as you learn to make your life entirely about Christ; Week two: be a witness to the Transfiguration and allow yourself to become transformed, letting your spiritual gifts shine forth; Week three: accept the call to conversion and say yes to a life of simplicity and poverty as St. Joseph did; Week four: let the healing power of God challenge you to become a vessel of mercy and a source of loving compassion to others; Week five: learn how to pray with confidence and look beyond ourselves; and Holy Week: experience a deep encounter with God through the ancient liturgy of the Church. Made for Heaven is perfect for both individual and group use. Free companion videos and a downloadable leader's guide are available at avemariapress.com. The book and other resources are also available in Spanish.

" There has been no greater promoter of the family Rosary than Venerable Patrick Peyton. The "Rosary priest" dedicated his life to the Blessed Mother and the devotion most commonly prayed for her intercession. In The Family that Prays Together Stays Together, you and your loved ones will pray the Rosary along with Peyton, immersing yourselves into the rhythms and themes of this prayer, deepening your relationship with Mary, and intensifying your bond with her Son, Jesus Christ. "The family that prays together stays together." Peyton shared this motto with millions worldwide through radio, television, and his famous Rosary rallies as he spread devotion to pray the Rosary together as a family. This book carries on Peyton's legacy and will help you and your loved ones work through each of the four sets of mysteries by reciting one decade a day for a month. Each weekday includes a prompt to start with the Our Father, just as each decade of the Rosary begins; a quote from scripture that illuminates the life of Jesus or Mary according to that mystery; a brief reflection drawing upon the words and life of Fr. Peyton; a prompt to recite the Hail Mary ten times, followed by the Glory Be; and a concluding prayer that sends you into the rest of your day with a clear point of focus. Each week you will encounter a new mystery of the Rosary-Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, or Glorious. From Monday through Friday, you will pray one decade a day; on Saturday, you will pray the entire Mystery together; and on Sunday, you will record in the book your insights, joys, concerns, or intentions from the week to take to Mass. Whether you are new to the Rosary or have been praying it your whole life, this book will help you approach this ancient prayer with the enthusiasm and love of one of its greatest advocates. With your prayer guided by Peyton, you will discover strength and peace in a renewed connection with God through Mary, our Mother of Grace. "--

"Living the Seasons is brimming with clever, doable, and beautiful ideas for anyone seeking to bring their faith into the everyday. Featuring stunning photographs, brief introductions to the seasons and the lives of the saints, heartfelt notes of encouragement from Erica, and original Be a Heart illustrations, this gorgeous companion will become your favorite resource for living your faith at home. True to the brand and community of Be a Heart, this guide includes feast day celebrations for saints from around the globe, representing the expansive diversity of the Church throughout history. You don't need to be a master crafter or keen baker: easy-to-follow instructions and online templates help you put everything together with ease. Avoid the stress, lean into your beautiful faith, and be a heart to your family for your God"--

Leaving Loneliness Behind: The Workbook is the essential companion for Regina Boyd's book, Leaving Loneliness Behind: 5 Keys to Experiencing God's Love and Building Healthy Connections with Others. It provides exercises, charts, lists, ideas, interactive questions, and journaling space to put into practice the skills you've learned from the main book. Scripture reflections guide you to explore ways that connection with others help you live God's plan for your life. The workbook corresponds to each chapter of the main book and offers: a chapter summary; guided scripture reflections and prayer questions to deepen your relationship with God; a warm-up activity to prepare your mind and start identifying your goals; two main activities that break down your goals into doable steps by using charts, lists, diagrams, and reflection questions; a summary to pull together your goals, blind spots, and hopes into an actionable plan; practical tips as you begin working on your relationships in day-to-day life; and room to journal and chart your progress.

"The Love of Thousands invites us to understand both the conscious and unconscious influences saints, ancestors, and angels have on our lives. This retreat in ordinary life allows us to see how we can be in relationship with these figures and guided by them while also, especially in the case of our ancestors, work to heal the wounds that have been left on us by their imperfect lives. With the abbess of Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner, we look at Christian and Jewish teachings on saints and ancestors, explore the Celtic wisdom of Samhain, and seek to understand other cultural practices of ancestor reverence and remembrance"--

Spending time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament--a devotion that has been present in some form since the first century--is an important Catholic practice that honors the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration offers a rich array of prayers, devotions, meditations, and Church teachings to read during your quiet time with the Lord, whether you have fifteen minutes or an entire holy hour. The book includes elegant, vintage lithographs and engravings taken from traditional prayer books, psalters, and Bibles and presented in a contemporary design.In Matthew's Gospel, when Jesus goes to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his death, he asks his disciples to "remain here and keep watch with me . . . watch and pray" (26: 38, 41). This is what our Lord invites us to do during Eucharistic Adoration.The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration is perfect for someone new to the practice, as well as seasoned veterans looking for a unique way to pray during their time with the Lord. Because Eucharistic Adoration is considered an extension of the Mass, the book is organized around the four parts of the liturgy: PenanceScriptureSacrificeService In addition to traditional prayers and devotions, the reflection material includes profiles and writings of saints, encyclicals, writings of the Church fathers, short Bible passages from the New American Bible (the translation used in the Mass), and explanations of Church teachings. Each reading is accompanied by questions for reflection and is designed for fifteen minutes of personal time before the Blessed Sacrament. four readings make up an hour of adoration.The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration also includes helpful information on the history of the devotion, reflections on what the Church teaches about it, and general steps and options for making a Holy Hour based on the book's contents.

Love in Recovery is shame-free essential reading for Catholic women who want real answers about how to handle sexual desire and addiction to pornography and masturbation.Rachael Killackey, founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries--an organization that helps women heal from sexual addiction--shares her personal story as she helps you to overcome your dependency, be free from shame, and live in hope.In this much-needed and practical resource, Killackey offers compassionate, down-to-earth advice and identifies the gateways to pornography addiction, its complexities, and the path to healing. You will learn that you can: understand that your first exposure to porn was not your fault;forgive yourself;be honest with the Lord through the Sacrament of Confession;seek accountability and help in a group setting and professional, counseling or spiritual direction, if needed;replace old habits of lust with new ways to love; andshare your story for the sake of freeing others. Love in Recovery is also the perfect resource for those working to minister to sexually broken women.

Winner of a honorable mention award in the collections of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association.The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary is an attractively designed resource that will help you pray the devotion more deeply by including short scripture passages to read in each decade. This hardcover keepsake includes all of the directions, prayers, and Bible verses you need to understand and pray a Scriptural Rosary for each of the four mysteries--Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. "In the prayer of the Rosary we turn to the Virgin Mary so that she may bring us ever closer to her Son Jesus, so as to know him and to love him more and more. This simple prayer, in fact, helps us to contemplate all that God in his love has done for us and for our salvation, and allows us to understand that our life is united to that of Christ." --Pope Francis The Rosary is one of the most valued and practiced prayers in the Catholic Church and the greatest and most popular devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. A Scriptural Rosary takes the devotion a step further, allowing you to contemplate the lives of Jesus and Mary through God's Word. With the announcement of each mystery, a short excerpt from the corresponding Gospel story--taken from the New American Bible Revised Edition, the scripture translation used in the Mass--is read to describe the event from Jesus's life. Then, before each Hail Mary, a psalm or short line or two from scripture is read, echoing the feelings and spiritual attitude related to the mystery. The book also includes background on the Rosary and its spiritual graces, how to pray with the sacramental, and how to use a scriptural version of the prayer. An appendix includes Marian prayers, a litany, a novena, and information about Marian consecration.

Reorient your mind and heart this Lent so you can more fully experience the joy of Easter--Christ's victory over sin and death.In this beautiful guided journal for prayer and meditation, Fr. John Burns--author of the bestselling and award-winning book Adore--invites you to strip away your confusion, attachments, and sin so you can return to the Lord and undergo real and lasting conversion.In the liturgy's first reading on Ash Wednesday, the prophet Joel call us to wholehearted conversion: "Even now, says the Lord, return to me, with your whole heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning, rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God" (Jl 2:12-13).Each week throughout Lent, Burns breaks down these two verses: Week 1, return to me--recognize the need to reorient our lives through Lent;Week 2, return to me with your whole heart--reorient not only the mind but also the heart to the Lord;Week 3, return to me with fasting--acknowledge hardness of heart and the value of discipline;Week 4, return to me with weeping and mourning--bring forward personal agonies and unbind hidden bitterness that divides us from God; andWeek 5, Rend your hearts, not your garments, return to the Lord, your God. Then, during Holy Week and the Resurrection on Easter, you are invited to weave your own stories into that of the Paschal Mystery.Burns uses the opening prayer of each day's Mass--called the Collect--as a starting point for your meditations through the forty days leading up to Easter Sunday. He also focuses on the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, which come together as our sacred penance during this solemn season, and ultimately lead us to heaven.Each day of Return includes the prayer from the Collect, an inspiring meditation, thought-provoking reflection questions, and a prayer. There's plenty of space for journaling as well.Return features stunning original art by Josiah Henley of Heart of IESVS. Free weekly companion videos, a downloadable discussion guide, and other resources make this book perfect for parish-wide, individual, and book club use leading up to Easter.

Lent can be a time of bearing heavy burdens, of carrying the worries, pains, and sorrows that weigh on our hearts. Joyce Rupp reminds us that even though we may feel alone during these times of personal distress, we have the loving, empathetic, and ever-present companionship of Jesus by our side.

Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council sixty years ago on October 11, 1962. Ever since, the council has been alternately celebrated or maligned for its supposed break with tradition and embrace of the modern world. In his book Reclaiming Vatican II, Fr. Blake Britton clears up the misconceptions and reveals how--when properly understood and applied, the council fosters a richer experience of being in the Church.This guide--written in response to numerous requests for study materials to accompany the book--is intended for individuals, small groups, or a year-long parish-wide study. It will allow you to go beyond the polarization surrounding the council and to dig deeper into what was really said and what really happened during Vatican II.Included in the study guide are a summary and outline of each chapter of the book, key terms, questions for discussion or personal reflection, and a journal prompt called "What can I do?"

"Kevin Schmiesing chronologically draws out Catholic contributions to the major events and themes in American history through examining a fascinating array of twenty-seven shrines, memorials, and other historic places"--

"ÅSufre de heridas espirituales o emocionales que le âimpiden alcanzar esa meta? Sâe sanado, la nueva ediciâon en espaänol del libro Be Healed, se basa en el popular programa del terapeuta catâolico retirado Bob Schuchts para la curaciâon espiritual, emocional y fâisica. Este libro, que incorpora elementos carismâaticos espiritualmente y estâa impregnado en el poder sanador de Dios a travâes del Espâiritu Santo y de los sacramentos.--

When Pope Francis puts pen to paper, people around the world pay attention.Between 2017 and 2020, the Holy Father published six groundbreaking documents with topics ranging from the importance of scripture to Catholic social teaching, and from injustice in the Amazon to the role of religion in building world peace.These seven documents--letters, apostolic exhortations, an encyclical, and a statement cosigned by Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb--are gathered in one volume for the first time.Volume 2 includes: Gaudete et Exultate, March 19, 2018: In his apostolic exhortation Rejoice and Be Glad: On the Call to Holiness in Today's World, Pope Francis reissues the universal call to holiness, challenges us to recognize the "saints next door" we encounter in daily life, and provides a practical meditation on how we can respond to the Lord's invitation to become his disciples.Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, February 4, 2019: This document emphasizes the important role of religion in building world peace and the rights of freedom, justice, and full citizenship for all people--including women. It was cosigned in Abu Dhabi by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, during Pope Francis's apostolic visit to the United Arab Emirates.Apperuit Illis, September 30, 2019: This apostolic letter, Instituting the Sunday of the Word of God, reflects on Vatican II's teaching on the importance of the scriptures and encourages all Catholics to embrace the Bible as part of their rich spiritual heritage.Christus Vivit, March 25, 2019: Christ is Alive is the post-synodal apostolic exhortation to young people framed on three key principles: God loves you, Jesus saves and suffers with you, and Jesus is alive.Querida Amazonia, February 12, 2020: The 2020 post-synodal apostolic exhortation Beloved Amazon addresses injustice and exploitation in the Amazon region, outlines challenges to caring for creation and respecting the cultures of indigenous peoples, and renews consideration of how the Church's mission can and should take shape in the twenty-first century.Fratelli Tutti, October 4, 2020: All Brothers and Sisters: On Fraternity and Social Friendship is Pope Francis's third encyclical and the only one written between 2017 and 2020. This seminal work challenges us to take a fresh look at the great ideals of the Church's social teaching and put them into practice on a new--and more personal--level.Patris Corde, December 8, 2020: The apostolic letter With a Father's Heart declared 2021 the Year of St. Joseph, and provides an extended meditation on the various facets of Joseph's fatherhood.

Called by Name is a 365-day devotional from WINE: Women In the New Evangelization designed to empower and equip you to draw near to Jesus and use your God-given gifts for the Church. With meditations on scripture and encouraging insights from popular Catholic authors and speakers in the WINE community, this is the perfect daily companion for women who want to connect with the heart of Jesus and live every day in the light of his truth and love.The Lord is calling you each day to be like him. Called by Name will help you respond to his call by encouraging, equipping, and inspiring you to enter into a more intimate relationship with him, all year long.This daily devotional follows the liturgical seasons and includes major holidays and some feast days. You can begin your reading journey at any point in the year. As with all WINE offerings, you are invited to read, reflect, and respond using lectio divina. Each day includesa Bible verse or passage for meditation;daily reflections;a closing prayer to focus your heart on an important truth or goal; anda tangible action you can carry out each day, such as volunteering, going to Confession, or donating clothes to charity.The more than eighty contributors to Called by Name include Kelly Wahlquist, Sarah Christmyer, Katie Warner, Caralyn Collar, Lisa Hendey, Sarah Damm, Sonja Corbitt, Teresa Tomeo, Stephanie Landsem, ValLimar Jansen, Kathleen Beckman, Maria Morera Johnson, and Lisa Mladinich.

Readers of Joyce Rupp's bestselling and award-winning book Boundless Compassion and facilitators and participants in compassion retreats have told her repeatedly that they want a guided resource to process and reflect on the content of her book.The Boundless Compassion Journal is a result of those requests. While the journal can be used alongside the book or as part of the retreat experience, it also can be used on its own to help you better grow in compassion and share the virtue with those around you.Each day of the six-week personal transformation journey includes a unique prompt to guide and encourage you on your path toward deeper compassion. You will have room to reflect each day with options such as writing a personal response, exploring a scenario, creating a meditative drawing, or exploring the prompt in whatever way feels most meaningful to you. In addition, each day includes a fresh quotation that illuminates a facet of compassion. Finally, each week includes a new prayer and poem by Rupp that relates to the heart of the week's theme.Whether you come to this resource on its own, after having used the Boundless Compassion book, or have been on a retreat, this journal will help you explore deeper compassion in your life.