His friends called him an explosion of joy. Mountain climbing, music, practical jokes and political debates were among his many passions. With film star looks, common sense intelligence, and amazing athleticism, Pier Giorgio Frassati had every reason to pursue worldly success. He chose to focus on higher goals instead. Identified as “The Man of the Eight Beatitudes” and…
Find God s plan for your life and savor the peaceful certainty that you are on the path He has personally chosen for you. If your life seems to make no sense, or if you don t know which path to take, St. Francis de Sales will console and inform you. In this warm little…
Everyday events such as meeting a former teacher, celebrating a birthday, or thumbing through a family photo album may reignite the intense grief associated with losing a child, no matter how long it s been since their death. Finding Your Way After Your Child Dies offers parents a comforting way to grieve whenever the need arises. Phyllis…
Rev. Richard Gilbert has created a compassionate guide for those struggling with the loss of a parent. Bringing many years of experience in bereavement counseling, Gilbert sketches out some of the issues that arise in the wake of a parent s death and offers practical suggestions for navigating these difficulties. From the disorientation that can…
There is nothing you need more than the warm, reassuring voice of one who has traveled this path before. . . and survived after suffering the death of a spouse. In Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies, Marta Felber offers just such a voice-caring, hopeful, always pointing ahead to a tomorrow that will be a…
A humble prayer calls down fire from above, and as we learn to live a life rooted in prayer, this heavenly fire grows into a profound awareness of the presence of God. This is the deepest purpose of prayer, and making this journey is essential for reaching the heights of holiness for which we were…
Fire in My Heart is a good all-around introduction (or refresher for longtime Christians) about living the Christian faith. Sr. Ann presents a practical and personal guide to loving God and other people. In her words, These bedrock priorities in my personal life and prayer have brought me closer to the Lord and increased my hunger…
The truth about Purgatory . . . revealed more than 500 years ago to a canonized saint! Here is the sensible view of Purgatory, tainted by neither childish superstition nor modern skepticism. From these holy pages by St. Catherine of Genoa, you ll learn: Why it s sensible to believe in the existence of Purgatory…
This book is the fruit of Fr. Dubay s many years of study and experience in spiritual direction and in it he synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great doctors of the Church on prayer–St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila–and the teaching of Sacred Scripture. But the teaching that…
Page-edge indexing 156-page Encyclopedic Dictionary Durable laminated softcover Catholic New American Bible Revised Edition Features include: Presentation Page; Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation; Origin, Inspiration and History of the Bible; Three Year Cycle of Readings; and Celebration of the Eucharist Size: 5 3 4 X 8 1 2 X 1 1 2
This Picture bible offers a fresh collection of over 40 of the best-known and best-loved Bible stories for children. Simple, clear language and playful, full-color illustrations make this book a welcome and meaningful introduction to treasured stories from the Bible. 96 pages. Padded Hardcover.
In this prayer book that is perfect for pockets or small hands, little children will learn both time-honored and new prayers that express our Catholic Faith. This booklet features traditional full-color illustrations that capture a simple sweetness. 64 pages. Size: 2 1 2 X 3 3 4
Children can flip the flap of the front cover of this small board book onto each page so that it appears in each prayer they say. 12 pages. Board book.