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Daily meditations, scripture readings, and action-based spiritual exercises written for the Advent and Christmas season are based on the writings of the much-loved St. Francis of Assisi. He threw off the trappings of wealth and found Christ in the simple life. We are each invited to examine our spiritual life, to listen to the wisdom of St. Francis in these daily reflections, and to follow in the footsteps of Christ. Lord, it is often easier to say that I want to be your follower than to do what it takes to be your follower. As Francis admonishes, let me not only recount the lives of the saints but also seek to imitate their courageous example. (Prayer from Christmas, day 2) St. Francis of Assisi calls us to embrace a life of radical Christian discipleship. For Francis, to live the life of a disciple of Christ meant that one had to embrace the poverty and humility of Christ as made manifest in Christ's own birth. This Advent and Christmas, find the great expression of God's overflowing love for each one of us through reflection and prayer.

This classic devotional work testifies to St. Alphonsus Liguori's love of Mary and is a treasury of Marian stories and teachings, published in this edition to honor the 250th anniversary of its original publication. Alphonsus provides a phrase-by-phrase examination of the Marian hymn "Hail Holy Queen" and meditations on various Marian themes, including her major feasts, seven sorrows, virtues and practices of devotion in her honor.

New Atheism presents a grave danger to believers, especially young adults.

When author Finley placed an ad in newspapers asking for true stories of people who had experienced the presence of a deceased loved one, responses flooded in from around the country and formed the basis of this book.

Our lives are weaved together by God. Throughout the centuries, saints have responded to God's call, and they continue to serve as models for us as we strive to be faithful disciples of Jesus. In Letting Go and Letting God, Kathleen Atkinson features one person from each century who attempted to listen to the still, small voice of God. Atkinson tells us that "some periods of history were flourishing times for mystics, missionaries and saints; while other times were undistinguished." In this book, the author attempts "to balance male and female personalities, various ethnicities and economic backgrounds, people who were actively involved in the world around them, and those who were inner travelers from their monastic cell."

The Pastoral Letters stress the emerging roles of spiritual leadership in Church

Saint John Paul II is remembered and loved for his closeness to all people around the world. In this book of his own words as Pope, he leads readers through the holy season of Christmas. Reflections for each day--from the First Sunday of Advent until the end of the Christmas season--begin with selections from talks and statements of the late Holy Father, followed by Scripture, prayer, and a suggestion for an appropriate seasonal activity.Advent and Christmas Wisdom is ideal for those who want to enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ's Incarnation as they prepare room in their hearts for his birth. During this special season, readers can experience the joy of praying with the words of Saint Pope John II.

The Way of the Cross is a glorious meditative journey in which readers are led to meet themselves through re-experiencing the Passion of Christ. Each of the 14 meditations concludes with an original prayer. This revised edition is enhanced by 14 of the author's own powerful line drawings.Paperback

When she decided to return to the church, she did so kicking and screaming. With little faith, God had to open her eyes and heart to her true calling.This conversion story of a woman becoming a Third Order Carmelite traces the trials and tribulations tha

John Cleary was the director of development at Catholic Charities of St. Louis before becoming an instructor of senior-year religion at St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in theological studies from Saint Louis University. Formerly an acquisitions editor at Liguori Publications, he is the author of 15 Days of Prayer With Saint Faustina Kowalska.

The early Church's growth from a handful of disciples to a large community of followers forced the Church to become an institution that could cope with large numbers. In this volume, Father William A. Anderson probes several New Testament letters that were addressed to the "catholic," or universal, Church. General in nature, these letters welcomed and addressed all Christians. Through them, the writers were able to encourage whole communities and provide instruction on Christian living.

Sometime in November, or commonly as early as October, Christmas songs are heard in shopping malls, in discount stores, on the radio, on TV, and through all manner of electronic devices. The secular form of Christmas is characterized by its own music, just like the religious seasons of Advent and Christmas have their own hymns and carols. Revisit these tunes and focus your faith this year with reflections that connect the daily Advent and Christmas readings from the Lectionary to religious hymns and carols sung throughout the season. Unlike any other Advent devotional you've ever read, this book unites our preparations and celebrations with a faith as old as song.

The goal of any faith-based group, committee, or institution is to further the mission of Jesus Christ. Jesus prayed often, and scripture shows that prayer was important to his ministry. Communal prayer binds people together, and through it, we remain rooted in each other and our faith.As the scope of Jesus' mission is so broad, so are the themes of these prayers. With tips for facilitating prayer and words for any number of special occasions or situations, this lasting resource takes advantage of the endless opportunities for prayer and fits all sizes and styles of gatherings.

The Bible is ever ancient and ever new--a compilation of many books from unique periods of antiquity that makes it "a library within a library." As the most revered of Christian texts, the Bible is the best known and most sold, but perhaps the least understood book in the world. Father William A. Anderson lays groundwork for the reader to understand the historical and cultural contexts, "hear" the oral traditions, and "meet" the writers of each book of the Bible.