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In every Catholic sacrament, Jesus Christ reaches out to touch our lives personally, pouring out His grace and guiding us into deeper union with Him. Jesus and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey into Grace is a 30-day devotional designed to help families encounter the living Christ through the sacraments of the Church. Rooted in Scripture, steeped in Catholic tradition, and oriented toward Eucharistic Adoration, this prayer guide brings together theology, reflection, and practical spirituality.

Mary Claire Kendall grapples with Hemingway's faith and does so commendably. She doesn't explain him or explain him away, but she does get us closer to his Catholic heart. Those wishing to listen to the heart of Hemingway will relish this book.

Experience the profound spiritual wisdom of Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the renowned exorcist of Rome whose ministry revealed the ultimate victory of God over evil. In this revealing interview, Fr. Amorth shares vivid narratives, profound reflections, scriptural insights, and potent words from the spiritual greats to help you encounter the benevolence, beauty, and love of God. Fr. Amorth tackles challenging topics ranging from God’s nature, to the problem of evil, to family dysfunction, to the shocking truth about Freemasonry.

An engaging guide for parishes seeking to cultivate communities of discipleship and vibrant, dynamic faith. Highly acclaimed for his work with parish renewal and the New Evangelization, Fr. James Mallon shares with us the many ways for bringing our parishes to life. Through humorous and colorful stories, Mallon challenges us to rethink our models of parish life, from membership-based communities to assemblies of disciples of Jesus who proclaim and share the good news with all peoples.

Nel maggio 1891 Leone XIII dà alle stampe un'enciclica destinata a cambiare il mondo: la Rerum Novarum. Contro un modello basato sullo sfruttamento dei lavoratori e sull'arricchimento di pochi ai danni di molti, il Papa ribadiva la centralità della dignità umana e la necessità della solidarietà, facendo interloquire il Cristianesimo con le nuove sfide sociali ed economiche. Centoventiquattro anni più tardi, nel maggio 2025, Robert Francis Prevost è stato eletto Papa e ha scelto di chiamarsi Leone.

This inspiring work profiles sixteen heroic Catholic men and women who defied the odds to advance civil and human rights around the world. Spanning from the birth of the United States to World War II Germany to the current Latin American immigration crisis, this book features people whose faith drove them to courageously defend the dignity of the children of God, especially the most vulnerable, transforming many lives and paving the way for a more equitable society.

Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the examples of the saints, and culture, Cardinal Alexis Lépicier, O.S.M., guides you in contemplating each invocation of one of the most treasured Marian prayers ever composed. This stirring devotional aims to help you absorb the profound beauty of this litany while coming to understand and love the Blessed Virgin more deeply.

St. Francis Borgia (1510-1572) was a member of a devout and influential family in Spain, served as the Duke of Gandia, and was a favorite of Charles V. He penned these words as an exercise during a retreat prior to entering the Jesuits, but their riches quickly became known and widespread.

Through Barbara’s personal encounter with Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist, you will learn what spoke to her heart most intensely and fanned the flame of His love in her life.

During the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese state sought to eradicate religious life throughout the country. But by 1978, two years after the death of Mao Zedong, the Communist Party under Deng Xiaoping cautiously embraced the revival of religion. At the same time, the newly elected Pope John Paul II made a point of renewing outreach to China. Paul P. Mariani tracks the fate of Chinese Catholicism in the wake of these transformative leadership changes, focusing on the influential Catholic community in Shanghai.

In this volume, 16 doctrinal categories are discussed and reconciled to the historical events in the church since Vatican II, showing the essential role of the Sede Vacante findings in sustaining the church's supernatural claims.

The Catholic Military Veteran’s Daily Prayer Guide: 21 Reflections for Strength and Peace by Deacon John O’Maley is a powerful devotional companion created specifically for Catholic veterans navigating life after military service. Whether you're a recent retiree or a seasoned veteran, this book offers faith-based strength, comfort, and clarity. Each of the 21 reflections begins with a Scripture passage and follows with a heartfelt message tailored to the real-life challenges veterans face—dealing with change, healing from the past, supporting family, and rediscovering purpose.

Frère François naît à la fin du XIIe siècle, dans une Italie divisée par les guerres, entre les murs d'une petite cité moyenâgeuse : Assise. Il grandit quelques années avant la troisième croisade, à une époque qui, écrit Julien Green, hésite « entre heur et malheur », comme si elle « attendait la venue de quelqu'un ». François connaît l'oisiveté et les plaisirs des jeunes gens riches de son temps. Il rêve de connaître le monde, de devenir grand prince, chevalier.

Dive into the wild, sacred, and scandalous 2,000-year saga of the Catholic Church with The Keys of Heaven and the Sins of Earth by Dustin Gross—a brutally honest history that pulls no punches. From catacombs to cathedrals, this book uncovers the Church’s greatest hits and darkest misses: saintly heroes like Oscar Romero, power-hungry popes plotting like mob bosses, and earth-shaking controversies from the Crusades to modern abuse scandals.

Want to find a pretty, good Catholic? Looking for a person who is attractive, interesting, and faithful to Christ and the Church? This is the most realistic guide to the bewildering Catholic dating scene.

Recueil d'histoires légendaires, pittoresques et savoureuses réunies par les franciscains sur saint François d'Assise et ses premiers compagnons et composé plus de cent ans après la mort du Saint, au début du XIVe siècle, les Fioretti sont à juste titre célèbres pour leur fraîcheur, leur saveur, leur humour. L'intérêt des Fioretti reste inentamé aujourd'hui encore et c'est souvent en les lisant que bien des lecteurs découvrent saint François et s'attachent à lui.

My name is Thomas, and like the apostle I was named after, I have had my share of doubts. But I have also had a deep longing—a longing for unity among believers in Christ. I grew up Roman Catholic, went to Mass weekly, memorized catechism answers, and felt a deep respect for tradition. But when I married a Protestant woman and began attending her church too, a flood of questions washed over me. Why were we so divided when we professed the same creeds? Why did we debate communion, baptism, saints, and Scripture as if they were walls between us rather than shared treasures?

Here are straightforward and faithfully Catholic answers to questions that have vexed souls and troubled believers for centuries: if God is all good, why does He allow evil? Why do even those who devote their lives to pleasing Him meet with setbacks and disasters? Why Bad Things Happen to Good Catholics will banish from your mind forever the temptation to think that events unfold according to blind chance — or even that evil ultimately triumphs in this world. The author, Fr. Henri Morice, helps you see the bad things that happen to you in the glorious light of God's loving Providence.

From the thousands of personal letters by St. Francis de Sales comes this short, practical guide that will develop in you the soul-nourishing habits that lead to sanctity. St. Francis de Sales is widely regarded as one of the greatest spiritual advisors in the history of the Church, and we have drawn from his letters the wisest advice for those prepared to take the next step on their spiritual journey. As he did for saints and sinners in his own time, St.

If going to Mass and taking Communion has become just another routine for you, don't assume that indifference is an ordinary part of growing mature in the Faith. On the contrary: your love of Communion should be growing stronger. You can strengthen it now with this wise book from a little-known saint, Peter Julian Eymard. St. Peter shows you how surprisingly easy it is to break out of the dullness that can settles into your soul, obscuring the glory of meeting your Lord in Communion. You'll learn from him how to approach Holy Communion not as a duty but as a preparation for Heaven.