(Second Place).. The Eucharist provides ongoing sustenance and draws you to the healing power of Christ. In the first book to directly integrate the Twelve Steps with the practice of Catholicism, Scott Weeman, founder and director of Catholic in Recovery, pairs his personal story with compassionate straight talk to show Catholics how to bridge the commonly felt gap between the Higher Power of twelve-step programs and the merciful God that he rediscovered in the heart of the sacraments.

There are prayers for daily life and seasons; for service in particular ministries; to patron saints; of devotion tailored for deacons; of petition and intercession; and marking special times in the life of a deacon. With about 20,000 deacons serving the Catholic Church in the United States, the permanent diaconate is its fastest-growing vocation. The essential prayer book for Catholic deacons Author Greg Kandra, is one of the most popular voices and enthusiastic advocates of the deaconate in the Church today. A Deacon Prays - Prayers and Devotions for Liturgy and Life In A Deacon Prays, Kandra has written prayers to greatly strengthen a deacon's spiritual life and richly enhance his ministry.

Theological reflections are framed as paradoxes which reveal the profoundly Christological nature of this timeless devotion and empower Catholics to go deeper.

History's Queen: Exploring Mary's Pivotal Role from Age to Age In  History's Queen , you'll learn about the many ways the mother of humanity has left her mark on the great events of time, not only as we see them in the Bible, but also in pivotal events such as Fatima, the battle of Lepanto, and the plague.

The  Awaken My Heart Prayer Journal  by bestselling author and popular YouTuber Emily Wilson Hussem is here to remind you that God is your refuge and the ultimate source of inner calm. 52-week devotional journal Beautifully written and artfully illustrated Hardcover with ribbon marker Wonderful gift for anyone who wants to grow in their prayer life Author: Emily Wilson Hussem 224 pages Hardcover This prayer journal can be used alone at your own pace or in conjunction with the  Awaken My Heart  fifty-two-week devotional. Awaken My Heart Prayer Journal It's perfect for a personal treasure or as a gift for a friend or family member.

It can be used as a prayer book for individuals, classrooms, families, and small groups.  Oremus is a collection of cherished prayers in Latin with their English translations The exact words prayed by many of the saints over the centuries Author: Ave Maria Press Pages: 224 Format: paperback. Traditional Latin prayers such as the Ave Maria, Sancte Michael, and Tantum Ergo are presented side-by-side with their literal English translations in this extraordinary collection.

  Author Robert M.. Bless Us, O Lord belongs on the shelf of every Catholic family that wants to pray together daily.

Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons What are practical strategies and solutions for the challenges deacons face, especially when conflicts arise within ministry? Each chapter contains questions for reflection, action steps, and prayers to help deacons strengthen their own commitment to their calling.

The Infertility Companion for Catholics  presents a variety of spiritual resources including prayers, devotions, and the wisdom of the saints and provides suggestions for further reading of reference materials, Catholic documents, and Catholic blogs about infertility. The Infertility Companion for Catholics - Spiritual & Practical Support for Couples Authors Angelique Ruhi-López and Carmen Santamaría offer the support and wisdom gained in their own struggles with infertility.

Garrido shares eight practical habits that will help you align your activity in the digital world with the call of the Gospel to be Christ's presence in the world. Are you dismayed at the often divisive and cruel exchanges you read online? #Rules of Engagement: 8 Christian Habits for Being Good and Doing Good Online Popes Benedict and Francis have called upon Christians across the globe to embrace the internet as a new “digital continent” and think of it as mission territory, a place where we can—with careful thought and discipline—accomplish enormous good.

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” Bless My Grandchild: A Catholic Prayer Book for Grandparents  Original & traditional prayers & devotions to place the joys & worries of grandchildren in God's hands Praying for your grandchildren every day is one o Author: Julie Cragon Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Whether your grandchildren live with you, just around the corner, or a thousand miles away, praying for them every day is one of the most important ways you can show your love and concern. Jude, “Stations of the Cross for My Grandchild,” the Angelus, and “Consecration of the Family. This follow-up to Julie Cragon's bestseller,  Bless My Child , combines original and traditional prayers and devotions that will help you place the joys and worries you experience as a grandparent in the hands of God.

Bless My Child: A Catholic Mother's Prayer Book by Julie Cragon Every mother prays, even if only, "Lord, give me patience!" Just as children need our love at every age, so too they always need our prayers. Cragon provides prayers for every stage of their growth, beginning even before they are born and going all the way to the point when they are becoming moms or dads themselves.Challenged by her children's school principal asking, "If not us, who; if not here, where; if not now, when," Julie Cragon began praying specifically for each of her children.

Whether you're someone who's actively involved in professional or volunteer ministry or an everyday Catholic who wants to share your faith,  One Disciple at a Time  reveals how you can live out your calling to spread the Gospel by focusing on forming disciples one at a time. Keen insight on how to reach others  Evangelization as a "Ministry of One, but "for all" How to live out your calling to spread the Faith Wonderful resource for parishes, ministries and all laypersons Author: Everett Fritz 128 Pages Softcover. In this book, you will learn: There is great power in a personal invitation because it becomes the seed to develop a relationship. What if the Church radically shifted the focus of her mission to making disciples one person at a time? When we learn how to focus on a ministry of one, we will multiply our efforts to create a movement that meets the spiritual needs of many.

Just Rest: Receiving God's Renewing Presence in the Deserts of Your Life (a Study of Exodus) The desert wanderings of the Chosen People—and the spiritual lessons and encouragement they offer to us today—come alive in scripture teacher Sonja Corbitt's five-week Bible study on the Exodus story.. In so doing, you will experience what it means to welcome Jesus to nourish your spirit and guide you to the kingdom promised to all who enter into his rest.

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com "The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion is packed full of reflections that are both insightful and eminently relatable. Whether you are a new or seasoned mom working in or outside of your home, this collection of reflections for every day of the year will help and inspire you! The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections by Edited by: Lisa M. As a mother, it gives me quick reflections and prayers that help me re-center my day on Jesus and Mary.

Deeply intimate and vulnerable about his own journey of healing, Catholic therapist Bob Schuchts connects with his readers by sharing the series of betrayals he endured in high school—his father's infidelity, his parents' divorce, and his older brother's drug addiction—and his subsequent seasons of struggle with God and faith.

Written by an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic writer Guidance and accompaniment through rejection and pain Resources, prayers, and practical actions to reveal God's love Understanding of celibacy, friendship, unmarried Author: Eve Tushnet Pages: 224Format: Paperback John, Mary, poets, mystics, penitents, leaders, and ordinary people who have found unexpected paths of love. Weaving her own story with resources, prayers, and practical actions that can help gay people trust that God loves them, Tushnet renews our understandings of kinship, friendship, celibacy and unmarried life, ordered love, personal integrity, solidarity with the marginalized, obedience, surrender, sanctification, and hope. Tushnet also offers practical guidance from her own journey as a celibate lesbian.

Jennifer Hubbard began to grapple with the question when her six-year-old daughter was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting Hubbard's courageous witness will uplift your faith & demonstrate h Author: Jennifer Hubbard Pages: 160 Format: Paperback. She began to channel her grief into a work of peace by starting a foundation in her daughter's memory, by writing, and by helping her son recover after surviving the tragedy that took his sister's life. Though her daughter's tragic death marked the end of Hubbard's world as she'd known it, she instinctively held on to her faith in God, realizing it was the only way she could bear the initial impact of her daughter's death and the subsequent waves of grief and loss as her marriage ended and she was forced to forge a new life. Each chapter in the book is dedicated to one step in Hubbard's journey toward wholeness and includes reflection questions to guide you to consider what God is teaching you as you make your own way toward God's kingdom of peace.

Lisa M.Hendey's enthusiasm for the saints is contagious in A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul A book written just for moms Wonderful, inspiring stories of saints that mothers can deeply relate to Perfect for reading just a She introduces Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Saint André Bessette, C.C, as well as Gianna Beretta Molla and Chiara Badano.

.Measures: 5" x 7" Using this method, students and catechists come to know intimately the person of Christ at the same time that they are learning the tenets and traditions of the Church. Jared Dees, creator of the popular website The Religion Teacher , shows how applying the steps of lectio divina to teaching can reorient religious education toward encountering the person of Christ rather than merely sharing information about him.

Realistic and easy to use, each devotion starts with a Bible quote that connects a topic important to teens Author: Katie McGrady and Tommy McGrady Format: Paperback Pages: 64 The result is a closer relationship with God. The McGradys sometimes offer comfort, hope, or reasons for joy in these reflections, while on other days they issue a challenge or two. Following the success of their bestselling devotional  Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens , youth ministry experts Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady offer devotions for Advent and Christmas that help teens make sense of the things that matter most in their lives such as relationships, their future, and coping with stress.

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. Mark Ji Tianxiang, a Christian opium addict who never got clean but still had the courage to die a martyr's death for his beliefs during the Boxer Rebellion in China. St. Blessed Sara Salkahazi, a chain-smoking socialist and wild-child from an upper-class Hungarian family who exposed the plight of the working class and smuggled Jewish people to safety during World War II.

Holy Goals for Body &amp; Soul: 8 Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith by Bishop Thomas John Paprocki and Joe Papr Paprocki has a message for teens and young adults: athletics and fitness provide daily ways to connect with God.” He explores eight sports-related topics to help the reader navigate a life of holiness: Fear Frustration Failure Fortitude Faith Friendship Family Fun Holy Goals for Body &amp; Soul: 8 Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith Inspires teens and young adults to find the spiritual in the world of sports A must-read for athletic teenagers A truly unique book</u 5½ x 8½ inches.

Sometimes life and God's plan don't make sense and we end up feeling hurt and angry.Seriously, God? Making Sense of Life Not Making Sense Even though life often doesn't make sense, we shouldn't assume God doesn't make sense. Michael White and Tom Corcoran explore the denial, doubt, and betrayal we experience when we face hardship, pain, and grief, and they encourage us to lean into our feelings and to take each circumstance as a chance to learn more about God.

Drawing deeply from scripture, Zimak challenges you to walk in confidence with the Holy Spirit and to share what you've discovered with others—even as you continue to work on your own to break that worry habit once and for all.

Calvillo A dynamic book and movement brings men together, deepening their devotion to Christ through Mary Includes stories of men whose lives have been deeply influenced by 6 x 9 inches Often surprising and always inspiring, Calvillo combines storytelling with a profound, inviting guide and convincingly shows how the Rosary is alive and well today—for men. Destined to become a new centerpiece of Catholic men's spirituality, this dynamic book and movement bring men together, deepening their devotion to Christ through Mary.