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"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:12From the peaceful setting of his Benedictine monastery in upper New York state, Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette shares the secrets of a simple monastic spirituality and life through the tradition of the Beatitudes. Complete with prayers, reflections, and practical advice, this book will become your companion for simply living these words from Jesus in Matthew's Gospel.The Beatitudes have always challenged Christians through the centuries. In today's fast paced world we long to slow down and learn what it means to: be poor in spirit, take time for our faith to rise from our mourning, become the meek servant of God, choose righteousness, act with mercy, find purity within our own hearts, love one another in peace as the children of God, persevere in justice and love despite the world's opinion, risk living as Jesus lived in the face of false accusations.Brother Victor offers thoughtful guidance to help us appreciate the gift of the Beatitudes as a simple guide for life. Explore with Brother Victor how to BE as Christ called us to live.

A humble peasant and world-famous stigmatist, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina spoke simple words of Christian encouragement and inspiration to all who approached him seeking counsel. In addition to being a biographical sketch of the man affectionately known as Padre Pio, this collection of memorable sayings is a compact and accessible introduction to the life and message of one of the great religious figures of the 20th century.

Inspired by the example and words from the Master, Br. Victor-Antoine encourages readers to strive for the attitude of simplistic living expressed in the Gospels. Using lessons from Scripture, he reminds us of what can be gained by living a life less cluttered by modern distractions and petty grievances to find freedom in Christian simplicity--a simplicity that is deeply rooted in Christ.

Is there a brand you're convinced everyone should try? What if that brand is the Catholic Church? How do you, as an individual or a parish, start evangelizing your Catholic faith with the same enthusiasm you let people know about your favorite car, restaurant, or clothing brand?The most powerful marketing force available to the Catholic Church is you and your faith-the dirt-under-your-fingernails, head-on-the-pillow-exhausted, self-dying, relentless kind of belief. You know your faith, you know your audience, and you personalize your message. Matthew Kilmurry guides you on the path to becoming a brand evangelist for the Catholic faith, from crafting your personal faith mission statement to a personal inventory that helps you get to know your faith, and yourself. Using the tools in this book, you or your parish can become a brand evangelist-confidently sharing your faith and influencing others to love it as much as you do. Be converted anew-and go evangelize!

Here is the perfect resource for encouraging married couples to engage in the spiritual discipline of daily prayer as a means of affirming the blessings and intimacy of their relationship.The seven sections of the wedding vows serve as the framework upon which hang the enduring values that need to be renewed through the decades with scripture, reflections, and questions.This inspiring book provides an aid to couples for continuing to find praying together a natural act for a lifetime of love. It will make a thoughtful gift, whether for newlyweds, couples celebrating their anniversaries, or Marriage Encounter participants.Hardcover

This simple prayer book, devoted to the Holy Family, offers traditional and original prayers dedicated to helping families today. Included in The Holy Family Prayer Book, are a variety of prayers that will help families stay spiritually grounded and ever-present in faith. Paperback

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With the 2016 presidential election beginning to simmer,

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Are you blessed with perfect teens? Teens who never argue, disobey, or talk back? Teens who do as they're told the very first time, or even before you ask? If your answer is "e;yes,"e; then you can move on. This book isn't for you. If, however, your answer is "e;keep dreaming,"e; "e;I wish,"e; an eye roll, or any variation of the word "e;no,"e; then this might be the book for you. A teenager's life is full of change, turmoil, fights, hormones, overreactions, and ideas that seemed liked good ones at the time But so is the life of a parent of a teen, and some days you just have to throw up your hands and ask God for help. This book will give you 365 days of reflections and prayers to help you get through a year of "e;What were you thinking?!"e; With God's help, you might just find you can do all things - even raising a teenager.

And God Said, "It's Good!" takes the sport of football and compares this favorite Sunday pastime to the Bible--and it works. Once again, Gary Graf combines his love of sports with the Bible, resulting in an amusing and fun-loving book that delights any sports fan. Comparisons include Hail Mary passes and answered prayers; immaculate receptions and Immaculate Conceptions; football stadiums and cathedrals; biblical verses and double reverses, plus good books and playbooks. These and many more parallels fill this lively and entertaining book. On any Sunday, you can bet some are brought closer to the spirit of the sport while others are more connected to the Bible. The twenty chapters in this book compare football and the Bible--with remarkable results! "Forgiveness and good works were just pre-game drills for the Lord's true purpose here on earth." "God rested on Sunday. Football is mostly played on Sunday. Coincidence? I think not." Any author who can find similarities between the dazzling colors of a football team and the colorful vestments of a priest--needs to have his book read cover to cover. A delightful read for everyone--even if you're not remotely interested in football.

Este libro ofrece un novenario para las personas que están de luto. Es perfecto usar tanto por individuos como por familias cuando un ser querido fallece. El novenario contiene oraciones paracada día así como meditaciones sobre la sanación interior que pueden ayudar a los demás a recordar la vida del fallecido y despedirse de él con compasion y respeto. Utiliza un esquema sencillo con lecturas de la biblia. Novenario para los difuntos es un recurso excelente para los que no pueden estar junto con la familia en el pais ajeno aunque todos sienten la pena y separación de la muerte. Novena for the Dead> Librito

This book presents useful parallels between the spiritual teachings of Saint Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787), Doctor of Prayer, and the ministry of spiritual direction in the Church of the third millennium. In drawing out these parallels, With Open Heart looks not to Alphonsus's teaching on spiritual direction itself but to his teaching on prayer. The author seeks to move the Redemptorist tradition forward so that it will speak to and meet the spiritual needs of today's believing community in more practical and relevant ways.

Sister Thea Bowman spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as only an African American born in 1937 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, could. Throughout her adult life, she embraced Catholicism and religious life and never abandoned the beautiful gift of her "blackness." It was her life's mission to share her rich cultural heritage and spirituality in song, prayer, teaching, and preaching.As a child, Thea Bowman converted to Catholicism, and as an adult chose a life as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration. As a black religious sister in a predominantly white world, Sister Thea was able to cross cultural boundaries and share her cultural and spiritual gifts while learning and uplifting the cultural gifts of others.This book joyfully expounds the thoughts, memories, and reflections of this devoted Franciscan woman, a proud maiden of Mississippi, a prophetic preacher, and a tenacious teacher. Fourteen chapters include her insightful reflections on The Wisdom of the "Old Folks," The Giftedness of Children, On Being Black and Catholic, and The Power of Prayer. Join Sister Bowman as she shares her rich cultural heritage and spirituality In Her Own Words.

What if I fail this test? What if I lose my job? What if I'm not good enough to go to heaven? For anyone who has ever felt weighed down with worry, Gary Zimak lights the path to freedom. Even though the Bible tells us to be not afraid, but it's next to impossible to follow that advice when faced with the big - and small - what-ifs of life. Chronic worrier Gary Zimak is no stranger to fear and anxiety, and in From Fear to Faith he shares his process for overcoming common and wearying fears and embracing the calm strength of faith through his 5-P method. As Gary says writes, by doing what we can and letting God take it from there, we can start feeling less anxious and more at more at peace today!Through biblical examples, prayers,and personal stories, Gary Zimak will help you start the journey from fear to faith as soon as you're ready. From what to pack to who needs to join you on the ride Gary ensures you're prepared for whatever anxiety-inducing situations meet you on your journey.

In humility and charity, by fasting and giving, by restraining ourselves and

The author of the Book of Revelation, who identified himself as John, offered Christians the hope and encouragement they needed during a time of persecution by writing a book coded with signs and symbols familiar to his audience yet unfamiliar to the ruling Romans. In writing his book, John used apocalyptic images, symbols, and language. These signs or symbols must be interpreted in their proper literary form and not taken literally. They symbolize a world in spiritual, not physical, turmoil. The Book of Revelation: Hope in the Midst of Persecution attempts to break John's code and make it understandable to the reader.Part of the Liguori Catholic Bible Study, a series of 21 books introducing each book of the Bible, providing insight into the sacred words of antiquity and inviting you to discover the living Word and its impact on our daily lives. The narrative, study questions, reflections, key notes, prayers, and an introduction to the spiritual practice of lectio divina will deepen your understanding of Scripture.

In times of crisis, there always remain the faithful few: men and women who go to great lengths to show mercy and provide hope to those around them and the entire world. With courage and dedication, they attest to life after death and shun the common traps of seeking favor and bending to human will. The books of the Bible explored in this volume tell the stories of such people, most of which occurred well after the Babylonian exile. Though not included in every translation, the characters and events are well known throughout religious history.Part of the Liguori Catholic Bible Study, a series of 21 books introducing each book of the Bible, providing insight into the sacred words of antiquity and inviting you to discover the living Word and its impact on our daily lives. The narrative, study questions, reflections, key notes, prayers, and an introduction to the spiritual practice of lectio divina will deepen your understanding of Scripture.

Fr. Dennis J. Billy, CSsR, is an American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province with advanced degrees from Harvard University, The Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum), and The Graduate Theological Foundation. He taught for more than twenty years at the Alphonsian Academy of Rome's Pontifical Lateran University and is now scholar-in-residence, professor, and holder of the John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He has authored numerous books and articles on various religious topics.

Making good decisions are among the most difficult challenges in life. In Discernment: The Art of Choosing Well, readers will find a comprehensive guide to making choices, either individually or in groups. It is based on the time-tested spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the sixteenth-century founder of the Jesuits who developed a systemic way of considering and making choices. The author, a renowned teacher of Ignatian spirituality, leads readers on a journey of self-reflection, focusing on the process of discernment rather than on the particular problem at hand. Paperback

With an element missing from many teen books today, Life Strategies for Catholic Teens addresses the challenges young people face today from a Catholic Christian perspective. In typical Auer style, Life Strategies for Catholic Teens blends concrete examples, lively anecdotes, scriptural references, and appropriate quotations from sources that range from ancient proverbs to Shakespeare and popular song lyrics.Paperback

Catholic annulment is often viewed as an obstacle to marriage or a formality of cannon law. Few people realize that annulment is more than just a process - annulment leads to healing. The authors draw upon their own experience of Catholic annulment to describe not only the procedure but also the peace it brought into their lives. Beginning with the process of annulment, the book presents a section of frequently asked questions, such as: What is the cost? How long will it take? Then the book explains why an annulment process is necessary, and tells how to find a procurator to initiate the annulment process. After discussing the process, the book considers the healing aspects of annulment. Healing must include forgiving others and yourself for all past pain and sorrow. The last chapter of the book discusses how to deal with your children after an annulment. Booklet

Spanish: Los latinos representan más de un tercio de los católicos en E.E.U.U. impactando y transformando con su presencia a la Iglesia de este país. En parroquias dispersas a lo largo de la nación, los hispanos dan forma a los apostolados, ocupan puestos de liderazgo, dirigen movimientos y muchas actividades más. "Evangelización y catequesis en el ministerio hispano: Guía para la formación en la fe," el autor Hosffman Ospino ofrece una guía, tanto a los líderes como a las personas involucradas en la vida parroquial, de cómo organizar mejor los programas de formación en la fe y las actividades de las parroquias. Ospino expone también algunas pautas sobre cómo los lideres pueden colaboran para integrar mejor las tradiciones hispanas con las ideas propias de la estructura parroquial. ________________________________________ English: Latinos make up more than one-third of U.S. Catholics and their presence is impacting and transforming the Church here. In parishes across the nation, Hispanics are shaping ministries, leadership, movements and more. "Evangelización y catequesis en el ministerio hispano: Guía para la formación en la fe," (Evangelization and Catechesis in the Hispanic Ministry: A Guide to Faith Formation) author Hosffman Ospino provides a guide to both leaders and parishioners on how to better organize faith formation programs and activities at the parishes. It also guides leaders on how to better integrate the Hispanic traditions and ideas within the parish structure.