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"What is a monastery? A monastery is a place set apart--a place to learn the blessings of powerlessness, and that time is not ours but God's. Our home and our duties can, just like a monastery, teach us those things. The vocation of monastic men and women is to physically withdraw from the world. But the principle is equally valid for those of us who cannot go off to monasteries. Certain vocations offer the same kind of opportunity for contemplation, and provide a desert for reflection."--

Designed for any 21st-century Christian, this prayer book gathers prayers and rituals from the ancient Church (especially early Greek Christianity), re-presenting them for the use of Christians at home, in small prayer groups, cohorts, and house churches. It offers a structure of prayer offices and blessing rituals for all times of day and year, and articulates many religious needs including bereavement, house blessing, praise, worry, gratitude, and thanksgiving.

Contemplate, give thanks, and rehearse gratitude for abundant blessings with this elegant keepsake volume of stories, poems, prayers, and art from beloved writers and artists through the centuries. My Heart Overflows beautifully presents this artistically designed gift book, weaving together some of the most cherished literature, scriptures, poems, and songs celebrating the season of Thanksgiving. With its diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary voices -- from the immortal words of Hopkins, Chesterton, Dickinson, and Alcott, to the more recent contributions of Mother Teresa, Angelou, and Sandburg -- this inspiring compilation of beloved works of art and texts appeals to every generation.

"Based on Psalm 139 this book relays the incredible delight that each human is crafted by God, fearfully and wonderfully made"--

Embark on a captivating journey of discovery and explore the boundless nature of God's love. Learn more and find FREE resources at http: //nogreaterlovebook.com No Greater Love tells a story of love and hope. With each page turn, children will be mesmerized by the rhyming narrative and beautifully illustrated scenes that bring to life the message of God's love being wide, high, deep, and long. A heartwarming and inspiring read, this book is the perfect tool to plant seeds of faith and guide children on the path to understanding just how much God loves them.

Got a minute? That's all it takes to brighten your day with the weekly Gospel! Fr. Albert's words will help you to prepare for Sunday Eucharist, and stay in touch with the Gospel all week long. Sundays on the Go Year C is the perfect gift for all ages - professionals, parents, students, and anyone who's short on time - in need of spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and a strong connection with the Gospel.

A new collection of poems by Palestinian-American Catholic poet Andrew Calis, Which Seeds Will Grow? finds hope in the Holy Land.

"One thing I know for sure: This will be a book that gets passed down through the generations."--Catholic Mom The Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season. From Advent through Epiphany, activities for all ages including daily Bible readings, reflections, songs, and prayers, provide a guided celebration that will infuse depth and delight throughout the Advent and Christmastide season. The Joy of Advent gives families the opportunity to come together and focus their hearts and create poignant memories and beloved traditions.

Open the heavens and discover God's call and purpose on your life!Do you long to pursue God, discover your assignment, and advance His kingdom here on earth? This book is a compelling invitation to fervently seek and embrace your divine calling. Dr Alemu Beeftu offers a deep reflection on Biblical narratives that explore open heavens, open doors, open gates, and open hearts to encourage, empower, and educate the Body of Christ about prophetic destiny. With new revelation from Scripture, walk with God as He opens the heavens over your life.

Ellie wants to be an elephant in the Christmas play but her know-it-all sister says she'll ruin everything. When Baby Jesus goes missing, Ellie must find him, or the play will be ruined (but not because Ellie is an elephant)! Learn more and find FREE RESOURCES at christmaselephantbook.com

Looking for peace in these turbulent times? Centering Prayers Volume 2 offers a contemplative sanctuary from the challenges of daily life.

A Christianity Today Book Award Finalist! My Tender Heart Devotions introduces little ones to weekly reflections with 52 Bible-based readings and rhymes. Encourage young readers to learn and grow in their relationship with God through this uplifting and interactive book of devotions! Learn more about My Tender Heart Prayer Book and find free resources at MyTenderHeartBooks.com. "My Tender Heart Devotions takes profound, timeless truths from Scripture and packages them in a format that will make sense to young eyes and ears. This colorful resource will help bolster your young child's faith--and it just might bolster your faith, as well." --Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family

Celibacy isn't for everyone, but Chastity is! With wisdom, compassion, and refreshing candor, author, teacher, and speaker Ronald Rolheiser challenges readers to explore the full meaning and value of chastity -- the lost virtue that could save us all: Chastity.

An imagined conversation with Dante Alighieri written in response to the 700th anniversary of Dante's death by fellow Catholic poet, lover and master of the sonnet, Angela Alaimo O'Donnell.

"A presentation book for a child's baptism, containing prayers and scriptures and delightful illustrations"--

"Emma's Nana gave her seeds and told her to plant them and be patient, as she was Growing God. Through her perseverance, even her skeptical friends believed her, as they saw the seeds grow into living plants, a gift from God"--

"Walk with Jesus through the special days of Holy Week. From the joy of Palm Sunday to the love and mystery of the Last Supper, from the sorrow of the Garden of Gethsemane, to the triumph of the empty Garden Tomb, young readers are invited to journey with Jesus all the way to Easter, and experience His great love for each one of us."--

"Poems that are created in the face of entropy, because the Earth is so very beautiful and to be celebrated"--

From bestselling author Glenys Nellist comes a rhyming, whimsical, faith-building journey through the four seasons -- for early readers who love nature and wonder and the beginnings of all things. Based on Psalm 98 and written in flowing rhyme, Song of the Seasons explores the idea that all nature sings praise to an Almighty Creator. As children wonder about creation, Song of the Seasons reveals the beauty found in every season: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter. The reason for each season is to bring joy and reflect the many beautiful ways God has created the heavens and the earth. Song of the Seasons is the perfect book for discussing transition seasons, exploring how seasons are different, and learning how each season flows from one to another.

"Look with fresh eyes toward the Bible stories you have heard all your life. Contemplate, ponder, and glory at Jesus' final days on earth, his heart-wrenching death, and marvelous resurrection alongside relatable women, chosen by God to play extraordinary roles through Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and beyond! Women Who Followed Jesus honors ordinary women who were integral to declaring Christ as Messiah, serving as early church believers, and announcing Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture. From Lent to Easter to Pentecost and beyond, these forty fresh and thought-provoking Bible-based devotions draw readers closer to the risen Savior while reminding individuals that God has a purpose for each of our lives. The struggles and joys of these women connect with everyday readers on topics such as patience, hope, faith, trust, persistence, sacrifice, grace, and love, addressing women's needs that cross generations and centuries. The story of Jesus unfolds through the voices of Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, Salome, Mary and Martha of Bethany, the Samaritan woman at the well, and others, in forty devotions. This biblical and research-based journey of the miraculous life, death, and resurrection of Jesus encourages readers to worship, grow, and submit to God's plans, offering hope to women no matter what stage of life they're in. The involvement of women in the work of Christ should be as commonly known as the story of his twelve disciples. Women Who Followed Jesus recognizes and honors the ordinary women God chose for his extraordinary purpose. Each of the daily entries offers greater appreciation of these important female voices."--

"Poems that endeavor to contain the uncontainable: just as the Theotokos whose womb contained the uncontainable."--

"Elizabeth Fane is on the cusp of 50, but instead of celebra8ng, she is on a plane to Italy to escape something that happened at home. What she is escaping is gradually revealed throughout the chapters which alternate between the past and the present."--

A stunning new picture book to bring families together this Advent, from bestselling author Gayle Boss and award-winning Israeli illustrator Sharon Spitz

"Garrett's characters wrestle with the ghosts of their pasts, as they long for love, and faith in the present: Our histories can damage us, but hope can heal us."--

"A thirteen month cycle of poems distilled from chosen scriptures, viewed from her perspective as Black, as woman, as poet, and looking for the glory found in the margins of life"--

"Chase lands in the center of a new mystery when silent messages begin to appear, urging her to help those closest to her who are in peril"--

Avoiding the Sin of Certitude is a series of dialogues between a progressive rabbi ordained in the Reform Tradition and a Roman Catholic theologian. Both are women who are deeply committed to interfaith work and social justice.

A doorway to intimacy with our inner wilderness, a call to sit and be present to what we discover beyond the borders of our neatly controlled worlds.