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This companion study guide will help you transform your parish or small faith community. Used with the revised and expanded edition of Forming Intentional Disciples, the study guide provides tools and resources to initiate conversations, share the story of faith, and begin walking the path of discipleship together.

"We are created for beauty, the visible form of truth and goodness. The experience of beauty awakens our spiritual senses and prepares us for a new way of seeing the world. Through its beauty and spiritual power, the Eucharist provides us with the opportunity to experience a deeply personal transformation of life. Way of Beauty aims to help you discover, or rediscover, a sense of 'Eucharistic amazement' through the beauty of sacred art depicting the theology, history, and spirituality of the Mass. This beautiful book also introduces the practice of visio divina, focusing on the Eucharist through twelve masterpieces of sacred art. Alongside each work of art, you will find prayers of the Mass, passages from Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and a guided reflection. With each reflection, you'll be led on a Eucharistic pilgrimage of beauty to encounter how the desire and promise of Jesus to be with his disciples always continues today in the gift and mystery of the Eucharist."--

"In every era of the Catholic Church, holy men and women have shaped history through their gifts and talents and, most importantly, through their resolute commitment to Jesus Christ. Some led armies, some founded monasteries, some lived a radical call to charity - and each one had a unique part to play. How the Saints Shaped History focuses on the essential role of the saints, as vessels of God's grace, in moving the Church (and the world!) through her two-thousand-year history. Written especially for everyday Catholics hungry to learn more about the Faith, this book is both comprehensive and accessible. It tells the story of how more than 180 saints, from Saint Mary Magdalene to Pope Saint John Paul II, led the Church through many crises and back to her spiritual roots. As our Church continues to face crises, this book reminds us that we still have reason to hope in our own time. As the providential hand of God worked through the saints to shape history, each of us is called to become a new saint to shape the history of the Church today."--Back cover.

Revitalizing Catholicism in America provides nine practical action items every faithful Catholic can undertake - nine steps which form the building blocks of a renewed Catholic subculture. No matter what your specific gift or walk of life, you have a role to play in revitalizing Catholicism in America. This book will show you how.

In Caring for a Loved One with Mary, you'll walk step-by-step through the Seven Sorrows of Mary, an ancient yet lesser-known Marian devotion. The stories of Catholic caregivers demonstrate that times of suffering and limitation do not indicate a departure from God's plan. Rather, they are how he brings us to his joy, as he did for Our Lady.

In My Son Carlo, Antonia Salzano Acutis shares for the first time the intimate, private moments of her son's life, including his final days in vivid detail before he died from leukemia at the age of 15. In her own words, Antonia shares stories and memories as a mother who lost her son too early but was forever shaped by his remarkable life.

This daily devotional meets Catholic couples in the midst of their hectic lives, providing concise, practical, and tangible means to enrich and form their marriage each and every day.

Cardinal Francis E. George, OMI, was a prophetic voice in the Church -- a man able to see things as they are and from the point of view of the whole Church. This comprehensive, informative, and insightful biography gives the reader a unique perspective into the witness and ministry of this holy man.

Educating for Eternity accompanies Catholic teachers in integrating the Faith into all aspects of the curriculum. From math and science to health and social studies, every subject can and should be taught from a Catholic worldview. And in doing so the true purpose of Catholic education is fulfilled.

Make Lent and Holy Week even more meaningful and strengthen your relationship with Jesus and his foster father, Joseph. Each day's entry includes a brief reflection, Scripture reading, a question to ponder or an act to consider, and a short prayer to Saint Joseph.

"A discussion of the domestic church (families) and how to support and encourage them"--

World-renowned author and speaker Sherry Weddell leads you through the steps that will help Church leaders, parish staff, and all Catholics transform parish life from within, by entering more deeply into a relationship with God and the river of apostolic creativity, charisms, and vocation that flow from that relationship.

Legacy of Mercy tells the story of raising and losing a son; the story of forgiving his murderers; and the story of a mother responding to her son's death not with vengeance or self-pity, but with love.

Accessible, inspiring, and written from a layperson's perspective, A Year in the Word Catholic Bible Journal is the guide you've been searching for to help you read the full Bible. Meg Hunter-Kilmer has lots of tips, insights, and encouragement to help you make it from cover to cover, praying and journaling as you go.

Angels are powerful beings created by God to reflect his light. And while we often are not aware of them, the angels are deeply interested in us. In Angels: Our Guardians in Spiritual Battle, moral theologian, author, and speaker Msgr. Brian Bransfield teaches us how to recognize the angels present in our lives.

In this endearing children's story filled with charming illustrations, Arthur demonstrates perseverance, humility, and an unquenchable love of the Lord in pursuing his dream. Children will learn from Arthur that what matters most is the sincere desire to serve God - not performing perfectly.

This heartwarming story will help children and adults alike see that our poverty is precious to Jesus and that the emptier we are, the more we can be filled by his love.

The Women Doctors of the Church is a beautifully illustrated introduction for children to Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Saint Teresa of Ávila, Saint Catherine of Siena, and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. They all faced unique challenges in their lives but fixed their identities firmly in Christ and became incredible examples of holiness.

"A reflection on obedience within marriage from a Catholic perspective, rooted in John Paul II's Theology of the Body"--

In Seeking Peace: A Spiritual Journey from Worry to Trust you will: Discover seven ways we can learn to trust God more Explore and reflect on Scripture passages about when, why, and how to trust God Examine how trusting God more can mean worrying less Reflect on personal experiences and how trusting God can help you find the peace you are seeking today and every day If you consider yourself a master worrier, or if you come from a long line of worrywarts, you are not alone - Allison Gingras has been there. Drawing from her own story, Sacred Scripture, and the traditions of the Church, she helps readers embark on the life-changing journey from worry to trust. You can record your own responses to these insights right in the journal and bring those thoughts to your small faith groups for further discussion. The Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women help deepen your connection with Christ through inspiring stories, reflections, Scripture study, and prompts for prayer and journaling. Each journal explores a different path to spiritual growth in seven short, easy-to-complete chapters perfect for individuals or groups. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Allison Gingras is the founder of the blog ReconciledToYou.com, and is a Catholic author, speaker, retreat leader, and media geek - with a very unique, practical, and humorous way of sharing a grace-filled Catholic life with Christ. In her podcast/video series, A Seeking Heart with Allison Gingras, she discusses faith in the context of everyday life. Allison manages social media for WINE: Women in the New Evangelization, including the WINE Online Book Club; she also contributes to CatholicMom.com. Allison is the creator and series editor of the Stay Connected Journals for Catholic Women.

Presenting accurate plant culture that is easy to understand, aesthetically pleasing, and grounded in Catholic history and tradition, A Garden Catechism is perfect for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. This unique, comprehensive resource combines the heritage of our Faith and the joy of gardening in an accessible way.

Based on historical documents, testimonies, personal interviews, and expert analysis, America's Mary chronicles for the first time the United States' only Church-approved Marian apparition in Champion, Wisconsin.

In Jesus, Were You Little? children full of questions and wonder take readers on a journey of discovery, making Jesus real and relatable to young and old. Adventure by adventure, we realize that Jesus knew the joys, pains, and vulnerability of being little.

"More than 50 Marian shrines, chapels, and statues, right here in the United States, each with a riveting story to tell"--Back cover.