In The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, Weeman candidly tackles the struggle he and other addicts have with getting to know intimately the unnamed Higher Power of recovery. Scott Weeman shares his story to show recovering Catholics the merciful God he rediscovered in the heart of the sacraments Weeman tackles the struggle he and other addicts have with getting to know intimately the unnamed Higher Power Author: Scott Weeman Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: Sacraments. Weeman entered sobriety from alcohol and drugs on October 10, 2011, and he's made it his full-time ministry to help others who struggle with various types of addiction to find spiritual wholeness through Catholic in Recovery, an organization he founded and directs. The Eucharist provides ongoing sustenance and draws you to the healing power of Christ.

Covering the devastating story set Kandra on a spiritual quest that led to his ordination in 2007.

In Praying a Christ-Centered Rosary, popular author and teacher James L. As a revert to Catholicism, James L.

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.

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  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. Oremus: A Treasury of Latin Prayers with English Translations Pope Francis's Twitter account in Latin has grown from 100,000 followers in 2013 to more than almost a million in 2020; and there is a growing interest by Catholics to learn traditional prayers in Latin.

Bless Us, O Lord belongs on the shelf of every Catholic family that wants to pray together daily. Praying together at the table helps families recognize the presence of Jesus in their midst and make connections between their meal and the celebration of the Eucharist.  Bless Us, O Lord  will help you with fresh ideas and tools for living the liturgy in your home and nourishing the souls of your children with stories of the saints, including prayers for days of the week; Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter; saints' feast days and holy days; national and cultural holidays; and special family celebrations to mark birthdays, anniversaries, and special achievements.

Are you or someone you love struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or other mental health concerns? Dymphna's Playbook combines a therapeutic approach with the deep wells of Catholic faith and spiritual practice, exploring paths toward hope, healing, and wellness. St.

What would happen if gay Christians began to believe the truth about God—that he loves  all  people unconditionally? Tenderness: A Gay Christian's Guide to Unlearning Rejection & Experiencing God's Extravagant Love Tenderness  explores scripture and history to find authentic role models for gay Christians—including Jesus, King David, Ruth, St. She offers hope and companionship to those who have been deeply hurt by their parishes, a wound that also damaged their relationship with God.. The book also offers guidance on living through or recovering from the painful experiences that are all too common in gay Christian life—from familial rejection and weaponized Christianity to ambivalence and doubt.

Even as we strive to be faithful to our Christian values, many of us still show up on social media and behave in ways unbecoming a follower of Jesus Christ. 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.

Lewis's Narnia series to create a concise and spirited guide for Catholics wanting to better understand the doctrine of creation without abandoning what science teaches us.In  Creation: A Catholic's Guide to God and the Universe , Baglow explores how the doctrine of creation addresses the why of the universe, making it perfectly open to science, which helps us to answer how the universe came to be and continues to exist. Baglow helps to neutralize the unnecessary conflict between faith and science that often runs rampant among people of faith.

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. 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..

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. In Christ in the Classroom , Catholic author and speaker Jared Dees applies the five steps of lectio divina —reading/learning, meditation, prayer, contemplation, and action—to the ministry of catechesis..

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“We're afraid because we don't believe that God loves us, is with us, and is bigger than our problems,” Zimak writes.

. 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. 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.This dynamic study will help you to create a spiritual life plan, identify areas of desolation and need, and better understand God's greater purposes in times of adversity and dryness.

Word Made Flesh: Sunday Readings Cycle B  can be used as a weekly devotional, as preparation for Sunday Mass, or to aid priests or deacons in preparing their homilies..

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This renowned program for spiritual restoration is steeped in scripture and the wisdom of the Catholic Church.

Lessons from Jesus's relationship with Simon Peter can transform the way we mentor in faith. 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.

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. In the depths of her grief, Hubbard founded an animal sanctuary in Catherine's memory, creating a place of healing for her family and their community and fulfilling her daughter's dream. Hubbard's daughter Catherine was a happy little girl who wanted to spend her life rescuing animals.

Spiritual resources for couples Medical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of infertility Explanation of Church teaching and resources Prayers, devotions, & the wisdom of the saints Suggestions for couples wh Authors: Carmen Santamaria, Angelique Ruhi-López Pages: 256 Format: Paperback. They describe the options that Catholic couples can pursue in seeking to conceive, many of which are not ordinarily presented by the medical community. In an encouraging and non-judgmental tone, they address both husbands and wives and help them recognize the emotional impact of infertility on their relationship.

In their new book, authors Lisa M. In just a few minutes of quiet you'll find the boost you need from a friendly voice. 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.

The McGradys sometimes offer comfort, hope, or reasons for joy in these reflections, while on other days they issue a challenge or two.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.

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Popular itinerant missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer will stretch your preconceived notions of holiness by exploring the lesser-known lives of seventy-five extraordinary people whose human struggles and limitations reveal the power of God's grace. 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. Their stories—and especially their brokenness—are relatable to us all.Dulce Pontes, the daughter of a wealthy family in Brazil who decided to serve the poor by becoming a nun and teaching literacy to children and their parents in the slums.

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, Fr. For anyone who has battled suffering, walked away from faith under the pressure of crushing doubt, never felt safe giving faith a chance, or cared about someone who struggles with these realities, this book treats the problems of suffering and evil not as an argument to be overcome but as an invitation to a deeper faith.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.

will keep you focused and motivated as you seek victory over anxiety. Get rid of the stressful, energy-sapping behaviors that keep you on edge and rob you of joy by cultivating habits of contented, peaceful living every day with promises from the Word of God: Turn to God for help. Interactive questions and daily reflections reinforce each lesson every week.

In Bishop Paprocki's view, everyone is called to holiness, which can be encountered anywhere: “I encounter holiness while training for a marathon.