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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.

"On March 27, 2020, Pope Francis stood alone in an empty St. Peter's Square, offering hope to the world in the midst of the coronavirus with an extrodinary Urbi et Orbi Blessing and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament... Christ in the Storm gathers color photos, readings, the pope's homily, his blessing, and an explanation of the symbolism throughout the event as a powerful reminder that Jesus is always with us and that God's love never fails." -- (Book jacket)

"In this book, Jennifer Hubbard writes about how she rediscovered peace and hope in God following the tragic death of her daughter in the gun violence at Sandy Hook"--

"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.--

"Mark and Melanie Hart offer sincere and down-to-earth wisdom for Catholic parents, including resources and activities, to improve family life"--

St. Augustine of Hippo is one of the most influential and recognizable figures in Church history. Based on his greatest spiritual works, including Confessions and City of God, Rejoice in the Lord is an ideal prayer companion for busy people who want to ground their spiritual life in Augustine's timeless vision of the soul's journey to God.Requiring only a few minutes of your time each day, Rejoice in the Lord is an easy-to-use, thirty-day devotional that invites you to examine your heart, transform your desires, and discover the abiding joy of resting in the presence of God.Each book in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher 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.

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.

"After a friend gave Allison Gingras a Miraculous Medal, she began to incorporate it and other sacramentals into her personal prayer time and family devotions. She soon discovered that these tangible signs-which Catholics believe prepare us to receive the grace of the sacraments-helped both her and her profoundly deaf daughter connect with God and the spiritual motherhood of Mary, who is intimately connected to so many of these practices.Blessings, prayers, devotions, and objects such as rosaries and scapulars are forms of sacramentals. In Signs of Faith, Gingras-founder of Reconciled to You ministries-shares the story of how these helped her discern the adoption of her daughter from China, strengthened her faith as she waited to meet her, helped her bond with the toddler, and taught her daughter about her faith.Gingras offers examples of saints who inspired and embraced sacramentals, including Juan Diego, Faustina, Bernadette, and Venerable Patrick Peyton. You will also learn about the spiritual benefits of incorporating sacramentals such as sacred images, novenas, prayer cards, lectio divina (sacred reading), and holy water into daily life. Reflection questions and grace-building activities are included with each chapter.Gingras will guide you and your family to experience these sacred signs in a new way and to connect you more meaningfully to Jesus, Mary, and the saints"--

"In this collection of testimonies from well-known Catholic women, Carrie Schuchts Daunt of the John Paul II Healing Center invites you to seek God's healing grace so that you can reclaim your heart and your truest self. Peppered with essential spiritual exercises, prayer guides, and reflection material, Undone ushers you through a vulnerable search for truth as you discover anew who you are at your deepest feminine core"--

Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (third place, scripture-popular studies). The women God called to bring his chosen people into the world were ordinary women who struggled with emptiness, oppression, infertility, and loss--yet who found strength and hope in God. In her first book, Sarah Christmyer--codeveloper of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program--pairs the stories of key Old Testament women with stories of women she has known to show us how we can hear God, say yes to his call, and share him with the world just as they did.Breaking open the scriptures to reveal the historical, cultural, and biblical context in which Old Testament women lived, Sarah Christmyer breathes new life into their stories and makes their lives surprisingly relatable. In the process, she shares stories from her own faith journey and the lives of family and friends to show how the same principles that turned ordinary women into heroines of the faith are true for our lives today.Each chapter of Becoming Women of the Word highlights the spiritual legacy of one or more women in the Old Testament. Their world was vastly different from ours, yet they faced the same questions we do: when we can't feel God's presence, where do we find help? When our world is collapsing, where is God? Why should we trust him? How can we trust him? Christmyer simply and clearly draws from the lives of these women important principles that help us to trust--even as we struggle with doubt. For example: Through Eve, we learn to hold on to God's promise even when we fail.Sarah reminds us to wait on God's timing to make us fruitful.Miriam, the sister of Moses, shows how to lead by example.Ruth and Esther challenge us to see womanhood as a gift.Hannah and Judith inspire us to trust God even in matters of life and death.These unforgettable portraits create a colorful mosaic of faith, encouraging us to mine God's Word for spiritual treasure and to pass on the gift.

For more than 250 years, Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade has offered inspiration and spiritual balm for those plagued with doubt, anxiety, and fear. Motivated by his own life-changing encounter with this spiritual classic and the popular resurgence in practicing Christian mindfulness, bestselling author and retreat leader Rev. Jeffrey Kirby serves up six meditations, rooted in Caussade's work, for today's reader and presents them as a personal retreat. Perfect for anyone looking to renew their trust in God and live freely in the present moment, Be Not Troubled invites you to let go of what you can't control and discover a place of deep serenity in God.How does the contemporary person who is constantly forced to multitask, is fragmented and torn in different directions, and feels more connection through technology than through face-to-face interaction come to know and experience God's presence?In Be Not Troubled, Kirby draws on his decades of experience as a popular retreat leader and speaker to offer you the wisdom of Caussade distilled into a six-day personal retreat that equips you to embrace the present moment and shake fear from your mind--all by recognizing the power of God.This process begins with time-tested tools drawn from the renowned spiritual classic Abandonment to Divine Providence, which presents a series of influential spiritual reflections from Caussade, a beloved eighteenth-century French Jesuit.In popularizing this classic for today's readers, Be Not Troubledrejects a spirituality of fear and shame by introducing you to God as a loving provider who knows you and wills your happiness;guides you in personally surrendering your will to God--an essential step in developing deep faith;helps you see God in the details as you recognize ordinary moments as opportunities to experience God and his love for you; andinstructs you in embracing the sacrament of the present moment, dispelling doubt and anxiety from your life.Practical steps, invitations to practice presence, and reflective prayers guide you through these spiritual habits, which are broken out into six days of brief, accessible meditations that can be completed in the midst of your daily life.Rather than the future or the past, and rather than in cyberspace or somewhere else, God is found in this moment and in this place. The present moment can be lived and cherished as a sacrament, a visible sign of invisible graces. And it's in this sacrament that we can most know ourselves and encounter the living God.

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.

"This book is an essential guide to healing sexual wounds. It highlights paths to freedom from sexual sin, shame, and identity confusion. Readers will discover the reasons behind the emotional pain linked with sexual wounds"--

"Whether your grandchildren live with you, just around the corner, or a thousand miles away, praying for them every day is one of the most important ways you can show your love and concern. This follow-up to Julie Cragon's bestseller, Bless My Child, combines original and traditional prayers and devotions designed to help you to place the joys and worries you experience as a grandparent back in the hands of God"--

Winner of a third-place award in the backlist beauty category from the Catholic Media Association. Catholic author and self-described "recovering worrier" Gary Zimak combines practical spirituality, daily scripture readings, and simple action steps to help you kick the worry habit as part of your Lenten renewal. He shows you how to let go of the anxiety-producing areas of life in order to find the lasting peace that comes from trusting God.During the season of Lent, Catholics and other Christians frequently give up something they enjoy as a measure of penance or self-discipline--and often fall back into old habits at the first "Alleluia!" In Give Up Worry for Lent!, Zimak offers fellow worriers practical, scripture-centered advice on how to relinquish the need to control the uncontrollable--not just for Lent but for good--and how to find peace in Christ.From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, Zimak guides you to ponder a scripture passage and to apply it to your own life by following four simple steps: readreflectrespondpray As you continue to meditate on scripture and practice the simple action steps at the end of each reflection, you will find it easier to replace old worries with new messages of hope and to change your life forever.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina had a deep devotion to the Christ Child. The man more commonly known as Padre Pio also possessed extraordinary and unique mystical gifts: Jesus often came to him in the form of a little child.In Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, stories about the saint known for his stigmata and ability to bilocate are woven with scripture and prayer to help you experience Advent--Padre Pio's favorite season--with greater hope and joy.Each day of Advent you will read an account from someone who knew Padre Pio, includinghis Capuchin brothers' amazement as they witnessed Padre Pio walking the halls of the monastery, cradling an apparition of the Christ Child;the miraculous healing of Vera Marie Calandra, who was blessed by the Franciscan monk as an infant and whose parents later founded the National Centre for Padre Pio; andexamples of the extraordinary spiritual gifts of this holy confessor, including his stigmata, his ability to bilocate and read hearts, and the healing gifts that flowed from his fervent devotion to the Holy Family. This book contains daily readings for Advent. Each day includes a quotation from Padre Pio, a short story about the saint, a scripture reflection, and prayer to help you follow this extraordinary saint's example and welcome the Christ Child into your home and heart during Advent.An appendix includes additional resources and prayers to learn more about Padre Pio.

"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"--

" Catholic theologian Ann M. Garrido-author of the bestselling and award-winning book Redeeming Administration-continues her work on Christian leadership by examining power not as a manipulative force in short supply but as Jesus understood it: an abundant good meant to be shared and put to use for the sake of harmony and holiness. In Redeeming Power, Garrido helps you develop a spirituality of power by considering the skills and personal qualities that will enable a healthy and holy use of power in your role as one who leads. Garrido explores key passages from the creation stories of Genesis where we find the roots of how Jesus understood power. She shows how God shares divine power with all humans and calls leaders to specific ways of exercising power that will benefit the people and institutions they serve. Joining these biblical lessons to her personal experience, and with help from nearly forty interviews of leaders in nonprofit organizations, business, and the Church, Garrido offers insight and guidance into many of the challenges contemporary leaders face, including how to set-and adapt as needed-healthy boundaries for yourself and within the institution or community you serve, honor confidentiality while seeking to be transparent, share power with others, use one's power on behalf of justice, stay rooted in the everyday, hands-on work of those you serve, and discern why and organize how you spend time and energy in order to bring balance to your life and work. Garrido provides you with holy companions for your leadership journey, including Maria Montessori, Nicholas Black Elk, Benedict of Nursia, Kaloli Lwanga, Thea Bowman, Hildegard of Bingen, Mark Ji Tianxiang, Margaret of Scotland, and Jean Baptiste de La Salle. Questions for self-reflection or group study are included at the end of each chapter and a companion discussion guide is available to download for free at avemariapress.com. "--

"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.