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"In this book, Deacon James Keating provides an opportunity for one spiritual director to introduce his mind to the minds of other directors with the hope that his ideas may season their own already developed method of direction. The book does not attend to all the possible realities a director may encounter within his or her training or within the daily execution of this ministry. The author wishes to share his approach to directing seminarians by reflecting upon themes and experiences which...

Enthusiasm, in the religious sense, is more akin to fanaticism than fervor. As Monsignor Ronald Knox describes, it is that recurring situation in Church history in which men and women, seek to be less and less "of the world" and more and more attentive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Their assumption is audacious yet simple: grace does not perfect nature; it destroys and replaces it. The inevitable result: separation, secession, schism. In twenty-three informative and entertaining chapter...

Our Catholic churches are filled with an abundance of signs and symbols, some of which you may have never noticed or understood. The sacred art, architecture, and artifacts of a church building proclaim the Real Presence of Christ, God dwelling among us in the Blessed Sacrament. The saints portrayed within a church are witnesses to Eucharistic living, and we can identify them through various symbols that tell us about their lives, their works, and their witness to the living presence of God.I...

Our priests give of themselves daily and work tirelessly for God and our Church. As members of the same family, the Body of Christ, it is our duty to pray for our shepherds as they navigate the peaks and valleys of daily life.One Hour for My Priest provides clear instruction on how to pray a holy hour asking our Lord Jesus Christ to bless, heal, and have mercy on the soul of one of our beloved priests. By entering into the divine moments of Jesus' life, the reader prays for one particular pri...

Whether we realize it or not, Catholics have been deeply influenced by modernity's failed worldview. While we want to live and share our faith with joy, we struggle to do so because we unwittingly see the cosmos, the human person, and society as machines functioning independently of their Creator and of one another. If we want to bring the life-transforming effects of our faith into the world, we must first find and live real Catholicism, breaking free of the gravitational pull of modernity's...

Amid the pervasive cultural upheaval and moral uncertainty of the mid-twentieth century, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen emerged as a prophet of hope, always giving people a reason to believe that life is worth living. For decades, "America's bishop" wrote, taught, and preached about the major questions and issues that were shaping American culture.Prophet of Hope places Sheen in dialogue with eight of the leading thinkers of his day -- John Dewey, H. L. Mencken, Henry Luce, Margaret Mead, B. F. S...

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the revelation of God's love for man, made flesh. The heart is a symbol of our passions, desires, and will. Meditating upon Jesus' heart can transform our own hearts so we might be one with him.Make Our Hearts Like Yours is a comprehensive collection of meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, drawn from saints and scholars of every age of Church history. Arranged according to the liturgical calendar, this daily devotional highlights the centrality of the Incarna...

Are you trying to be your best but just can't seem to get past your own shortfalls? Fear not. Your unique and beautiful temperament may hold the key to becoming the saint God made you to be. And just as he did with the saints before us, God will build upon your temperament to bring you to perfection.Whether you already know your temperament -- some combination of deep Melancholy, peaceful Phlegmatic, take-charge Choleric, or playful Sanguine -- or you have never been introduced to the four cl...

In a culture marked by confusion and spiritual decline, Franciscanism: The Answer to Modernism presents the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi as a path back to truth and renewal. The book proposes Franciscanism as a remedy to the errors of Modernism, inviting readers to recover a faith rooted in humility, simplicity, and fidelity to Christ.

To become a better Christian, you need to form your emotions aright. It might also surprise you to know that Catholic teaching doesn't disparage the emotions. Rather, the traditional Catholic view -- supported by giants in the Catholic tradition such as Saint Augustine, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, and Saint Thomas Aquinas -- is that ongoing conversion does not mean suppressing, ignoring, or eradicating the emotions, but reforming them.In Emotional Holiness, Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB, shows how...

The purpose of this book is to awaken us to the multidimensional aspects of our Eucharistic worship and to help us recognize how this sacrament engages the whole person and the entire People of God. It invites us to open our minds and hearts to the Eucharist as the worship of the whole Church. The author maintains that the human person is a microcosm of the Church, and that the many dimensions of our human makeup are also present in Christ's Mystical Body. If only we have eyes to see and ears...

Devotional writer Lisa Livezey understands the challenges of full-time caregiving atop an already-full life. Following her father's sudden death, Lisa was plunged headlong into caring for her mother who was battling Alzheimer's. With wisdom and candor, Lisa pairs every day and extraordinary caregiving moments with scriptures, prayers, and reflections. Caregivers will:

This book explores the transformative power of divine partnership, showing how God works through human imperfections to achieve extraordinary results. Drawing from scripture, personal anecdotes, and life lessons, the book demonstrates that collaboration with God is not limited to saints or the gifted-it is accessible to everyone. The central theme is that faith and trust in God allow ordinary individuals to participate in extraordinary accomplishments while finding fulfillment and simplicity....

or Friendliness and its Relevance in Modern Evangelization This book explores the critical role of affability in contemporary outreach, aiming to bring this often-overlooked virtue into the spotlight. The author engages the writings of Pope Francis and selected saints expressing that affability is a virtue which impacts human relations for the good of the world, propelling evangelization efforts to the fullest level. The reason for its effectiveness is because friendly interactions influence ...

Those who have followed the 'Galileo Case' would recall that in July 1981 Pope John Paul II set up a Commission to investigate the case anew and to recognize wrongs from whichever side they came. He had hoped to resolve the long-standing controversies that have surrounded Galileo from the time of his condemnation in 1632. The concluding phase of the Commission's work was placed by John Paul II under the direction of Cardinal Paul Poupard. The Cardinal presented his report of the Commission's ...

Donald DeMarco's Without God Nothing Makes Sense argues that removing God from public discourse leads to societal confusion and moral decay. DeMarco critiques ideologies like radical feminism, atheism, and the pro-abortion lobby, identifying their rejection of divine truths as sources of division and intellectual blindness. He emphasizes the importance of virtues such as lightheartedness, kindheartedness, and warmheartedness, which align with faith in God and serve as antidotes to societal fr...

For several decades, there has been much discussion on the famous third part of the secret of Fátima. Originally communicated to the three seers of Fátima in July, 1917, it was not written down until January, 1944. It was then kept under lock and key first in Portugal, then in the Vatican until its eventual release in June, 2000. The long years of its remaining unpublished was accompanied by a desire by various Church officials not to discuss the matter. These two facts and others led to much...

In this study, Fr. Peter Grover, OMV, proposes an innovative intratextual approach to the Gospel of John—one that interprets the entire Gospel as a unified literary and theological work. Focusing on the author’s intent, he argues that the Prologue (John 1:1–18) functions as a theological blueprint for the whole narrative, revealing God’s plan to form “children of God” through the revelation and person of Jesus Christ. Grover traces how the major themes introduced in the Prologue—light and dar...

This book is a collection of homilies crafted for Sundays, solemnities, and significant feasts in the liturgical calendar's Year C cycle. The book begins with an exploration of the Christology of the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing Jesus as the universal and compassionate Savior, deeply rooted in the fulfillment of God's promises. It outlines themes central to Luke's Gospel, such as Jesus' outreach to the marginalized, His Spirit-filled mission, and the role of prayer in His ministry. The homilie...

This book presents an integral approach to formation during the vocational synthesis stage, weaving together the human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral dimensions of priestly preparation. It is responsive to the Church's vision articulated in Pastores Dabo Vobis, the Ratio Fundamentalis, and the Program of Priestly Formation (6th edition), offering formators a comprehensive framework for accompanying transitional deacons in their final preparation for priesthood. By providing formators ...

This book explores the transformative encounters with Christ that shaped the lives of the saints and set them on the path to holiness. Through the lives of Mary, St. Joseph, St. Paul, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Augustine, and others, Kristina Olsen traces how grace works patiently through struggle, conversion, and growth to form mature Christian souls. Rather than presenting idealized figures, the book highlights the real human journey of faith: moments of doubt, interior conflict, mystical exp...

Kenneth Francis reveals the hidden grammar in classic popular songs theologically marinated in existential narratives, featuring idolatry, sin, love, pathos and meaning. And what better religion to focus on than Christianity for such themes, from the soul-music classics of the 1960/70s, to the Top 100 Billboard hits of the same eras. Welcome to the world of classic songs permeated with Christian themes.

The Host of Gethsemane is a deeply researched and spiritually rich exploration of the profound significance of the Garden of Gethsemane. More than a work of study, it is a labor of love—a defense of Jesus of Gethsemane in every sense of the word. Despite the centrality of Christ’s Agony in the Garden to the Paschal Mystery, remarkably few books have been dedicated entirely to this sacred moment. The Host of Gethsemane remedies that neglect, restoring Gethsemane to its rightful place as a sanc...

This book explores the deep and often surprising ways humor and metaphor shape communication, spirituality, and human connection. Drawing from Scripture, cultural stories, and theological insight, Fr. Azorji shows how humor is more than entertainment—it is a gift that reveals truth, fosters healing, and helps us face life’s difficulties with renewed perspective. Through an engaging and reflective narrative, the author invites readers to see laughter as a language of grace and a doorway to wis...

In a world that often equates fulfillment with marriage and family, Going Solo: Encouraging Single Catholics offers a refreshing and faith-centered perspective on the joys, challenges, and spiritual purpose of living as a dedicated single Catholic. Drawing from her personal journey, Anne Stokes shares heartfelt reflections, scriptural insights, and practical wisdom to uplift those navigating life outside the traditional expectations of marriage. With warmth and honesty, she explores themes of...

Artificial intelligence technology (AI) motivates persons' engagement in sin. With this startling argument drawn from Catholic theology and technological insight, Christopher M. Reilly, Th.D. takes on both critics and proponents of AI who see it as essentially a neutral tool that can be used with good or bad intentions. More specifically, Reilly demonstrates that AI strongly encourages the vice of instrumental rationality, which in turn leads the developers, producers, and users of AI and its...

This book puts into spiritual, theological, philosophical, psychological, moral, historical, cultural, and political perspective the incredible evil we have witnessed and suffered over the past four years, amounting to the greatest crime against humanity ever committed. The plandemic was not only an all-out assault on every human being on the planet, but also an assault on reality itself. Though its most obvious effects were economic and political, at its core it was a spiritual and psycholog...

This book presents a practical and contemplative method for praying the Rosary that helps the mind remain focused on the lives of Jesus and Mary. By inserting brief phrases drawn from Sacred Scripture and Church writings into the Hail Mary sequence, the method gently anchors attention in the mysteries being contemplated and restores focus when distractions arise. Drawing from his own experience of struggling with distraction during the Rosary, the author explains how this structured approach ...

This book offers a gentle and hope-filled meditation on the mystery of death, a reality no one can avoid. Rather than approaching death with fear or abstraction, it invites the reader to place their trust in God’s love, a love that has gone to the greatest lengths to open the way to eternal life. Rhonda Chervin reflects on death through the lens of Christian hope, showing how confidence in God’s mercy and fidelity transforms anxiety into peace. By drawing the reader into deeper awareness of G...

Dr. Francisco Marquez, a devout Catholic and Cuban-American educator, leaves a lucrative career in the Florida Keys to become principal of a struggling school on the edge of the Mississippi Delta. In a poor, insular rural community, his charm, political instincts, and ability to compromise quickly turn a failing institution into an unexpected success. But progress brings scrutiny. As Marquez gains influence, a faction within the local Catholic community, led by the rigid and uncompromising Mr...

Science of the Day versus Everlasting Science examines the contrast between the classical understanding of science, grounded in certainty through causes, and the modern scientific mindset shaped by constant change, novelty, and materialism. Drawing on the Aristotelian tradition, the book presents science as a stable form of knowledge ordered toward truth, rather than an endlessly shifting collection of provisional theories. D. G. Boland critiques the modern tendency to detach science from met...

This workbook invites readers to enter deeply into their personal history, thoughts, and emotions in order to encounter Christ in a living and transformative way. Through its guided reflections, structured exercises, and prayerful invitations, it leads believers toward a more intimate, honest, and healing communion with Jesus. Its purpose is simple but profound: to help Christians discover the truth of who they are, to surrender fully to Christ, and to embrace the joy He desires for His follo...

A profound exploration of human ensoulment and personhood at the moment of conception, this bioethical and theological study shows how the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation—beginning as a one-cell zygote—sheds light on the mystery of every human person. Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, Church teaching, science, philosophy, and theology, The Zygote of Christ & The Mystery of Man defends human conception and embryonic life as an icon of both God’s creative act and the Incarnation itself. It...

In Common Sense for a World of Common Nonsense, Dr. Donald DeMarco examines modern moral confusion through sharp, philosophical essays that contrast virtue with ideology. Divided into “Common Nonsense” and “Common Sense,” the book critiques gender ideology, abortion, relativism, and other cultural errors while affirming tradition, rationality, and Christian moral wisdom. Drawing on Scripture, Church teaching, and the insights of classical thinkers, DeMarco argues for the indispensable role of...

'Act in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful. Sow happiness about you because you have received much from God.' St Faustina Mercy In All Things is a series of prayerful reflections based on the Diary of St Faustina, the Saint of Divine Mercy. Drawing on selected quotations from her Diary, these thoughtful and topical reflections provide an introduction to the prayer of this great saint, who dedicated her life to spreading the message of God's love through...

Dignitas Personae (“The Dignity of the Person”), issued by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on September 8, 2008, examines contemporary bioethical questions in light of the Church’s perennial teaching on the sanctity of human life. Addressing emerging technologies such as in vitro fertilization, embryonic stem cell research, cloning, and genetic engineering, the document reaffirms that every human being—regardless of developmental stage—possesses inherent dignity and must never ...

“There can hardly be a better practice in the spiritual life than that of meeting everything as an expression of the will of God.” With this conviction, Dom Hubert van Zeller offers a concise and deeply rooted guide to one of the most essential and misunderstood aspects of Christian spirituality: abandonment to God’s will. Grounded in the wisdom of the saints and doctors of the Church, The Will of God in Other Words walks readers through what surrender to God truly means and what it does not ...

“It is true that there can be no more important half-hour in the forty-eight half hours which make up a complete calendar date. But you can go further than this and say that the time of Mass is the most important in the century, in history, in life. It is Calvary all over again, and nothing more important could happen in this world than the redemption of man by the crucifixion.” At the heart of every Catholic’s life is the Mass. As such, it is a form of prayer that demands awareness, reverenc...

In Luke's Gospel, God humbles the proud and blesses the lowly. In Luke 1, skeptical Zechariah is struck mute while Mary, the simple "handmaid of the Lord" is honored by both Gabriel and Elizabeth. In Luke 18, Jesus explains that the self-righteousness of the Pharisees and his own disciples does not win Heaven, where humble prayers are heard and pure hearts are welcome. Author Sara Beth Meyer and illustrator Allison Hsu perfect a format and design created in their first books, The Gospel of Ma...

Hope is truly a lifesaver! Whether we have struggled through a world-wide pandemic, are dealing with seemingly hopeless diagnoses, losses, family troubles, or whatever else that might have caused us to become tempted to give up on hope, we should realize that God is certainly the foundation of our every hope. He will forever be. We need to continue to hope in His loving promises. He will never leave us! And He gifted us with the most eminent gift ever -- His own Mother! This book presents man...

"It is very good and holy to consider the Passion of our Lord and to meditate on it, for by this sacred path we reach union with God." -- St. Paul of the Cross In Passion Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Suffering, Cross, and Death of Jesus, you will discover a treasure trove of quotes on the Passion of Jesus from Sacred Scripture, saints, popes, mystics, and revered laymen. On every day of the year you can meditate and ponder a particular thought or theme, shedding light on the life-changing power ...

Besides the graces of the Sacraments, God has another way for us to grow in faith from a mustard seed into a giant tree. And that way is a life of virtue. A virtue is a habit, something that must be practiced daily if it is to increase. At our Baptism, we received the virtues of faith, hope, and love. In this children's book, authors Patrick O'Hearn and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, with beautiful illustrations by Adalee Hude, describe 15 of the most important virtues for boys and girls. We begin...

Understanding the Sacraments offers a clear and approachable exploration of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church, revealing how each one serves as a profound encounter with God’s grace. Written in an accessible and pastoral tone, this book helps readers deepen their appreciation for the sacramental life and see how the sacraments shape every stage of the Christian journey. Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and pastoral experience, the author explains the meaning, purpose, and ef...

Many people rely on Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., for his expertise on explaining the relationship between science, faith, and reason. Finally, at your fingertips, are his answers to select questions that viewers asked on his immensely popular television show, Fr. Spitzer's Universe, to help you understand and share life's greatest mysteries.A priest and philosopher of science, Fr. Spitzer offers evidence and proofs for common queries, such as: Is there really an intelligent Being who created ...

Acquiring wisdom is both a human task and a divine gift. Wisdom aims at the formation of character, and there is no better guide than the Book of Proverbs. The Proverbs teach us how to be wise and self-controlled, and how to do what is honest, right and fair.In these pages, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, host of EWTN Live, will help you make the most of the treasure-trove of practical advice found in the Book of Proverbs. He explains in a succinct and readable way how God's blessing is related to our behav...

Italy: a storied land of saints and the travel destination of dreams.For those wishing to experience this remarkable country to the fullest, just knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Enter bestselling author, Catholic media personality, and Italy aficionado Teresa Tomeo to provide the choicest sites, best routes, and most inspiring and satisfying journeys to help you soak in all the beauty Italy has to offer and make your Italy excursion utterly unforgettable.Tomeo draws from her exper...

Strained or broken relationships are an unfortunate fact of life for most of us. Friends fall away, siblings drift apart, children sever ties with their parents, and despite our best efforts, these painful fissures are difficult to mend. Bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi shares practical wisdom and usable strategies to aid you in navigating your way through such situations. With strong doses of humor and hope, he will help you form healthy habits in the ways you ta...