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It only takes a minute to brighten your day with the weekly Gospel! Inspired by Fr. Albert Haase's early days in an eventful urban parish, Sundays on the Go is a gift to busy Catholics – just enough to keep you on track with Jesus, even when you're on the run! Fr. Albert's words will help you to prepare for Sunday Eucharist, and give you nuggets of spiritual wisdom and encouragement to last all week long. Enjoy Year C – the third in the series. This third edition of Sundays on the Go features: A reading for every Sunday of the liturgical year C Handy Scriptural references to each Gospel passage A brief, direct, and pithy homily from Fr. Albert A reflection question and a prayer Special readings for Solemnities and Feasts throughout the year Fr. Albert's words will help you to prepare for Sunday Eucharist, and stay in touch with the Gospel all week long. Sundays on the Go Year C is the perfect gift for busy Catholics of all ages – professionals, parents, students, and anyone who's short on time – in need of spiritual wisdom, encouragement, and a strong connection with the Gospel.

As Catholics, we draw meaning and purpose from the celebration of the Mass each Sunday. But what if we could enhance our experience of the Mass with a better grasp on the readings we hear? In Breaking the Bread, a beautiful, full-color, clothbound companion for the Sunday Mass, beloved Scripture scholar Scott Hahn reflects on the Sunday Mass readings, providing insightful context for all Catholics to better understand what we hear—and why we hear it—on any given Sunday. This easy-to-use devotional also includes carefully selected passages from the Catechism that provide an overview of the Church's basic doctrinal and moral teaching and challenge each of us to greater fidelity to Christ. Breaking the Bread will help all Catholics make the most of Sunday Mass through reflections on Scripture, the Catechism, and short prayers to help one deepen their personal relationship with the living Word of God: Jesus Christ. This edition of Breaking the Bread highlights the lectionary readings for Year B. Additional volumes for Year A and Year C are forthcoming.

The Catholic Lectionary guides us through the liturgical year, presenting Old and New Testament readings that together reveal God's unfolding plan for our salvation. In The Word of the Lord: Reflections on the Sunday Mass Readings for Year A, biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma provides commentary on each Sunday's unique presentation of readings. Whether you are a homilist seeking insight into the meaning of difficult scriptural passages or a pew Catholic desiring a deepened understanding of the readings you hear at Mass, The Word of the Lord serves as an invaluable guide.

For over a thousand years, Benedictine monks around the world have followed the daily pattern of morning, noon, and evening prayer known as the Liturgy of the Hours, or the Divine Office.Gathered from the Benedictine tradition, the prayers included in this book grew up around the celebration of the Divine Office—embellishing it, illuminating it, and echoing it for generations of the faithful. The Saint Benedict Prayer Book also reclaims little-known prayers (Little Offices, Commemorations, and Litanies) from long ago. For anyone seeking a way of prayer rooted in ancient wisdom, this little book offers a sure path.

Introduces the thinking and spirituality of Isaac Thomas Hecker, founder of the Paulist Fathers, on a daily basis in the context of the calendar year.

The Gospels tell us that Jesus healed everyone who had faith. It's easy to think of the healing accounts in Scripture as something long ago and far away. But Jesus wants to bring healing to all those who approach him in prayer, including you and your loved ones! Written in a spirit of deep faith, this inspiring collection of prayers will help you ask for Jesus'healing graces and experience his saving power.

In this seven-day retreat, your director is Anthony of Padua, one of the earliest followers of St. Francis of Assisi. Beyond his reputation as a finder of lost objects, much more can be known about this complex yet simple genius the Catholic Church calls saint and doctor. Inspired as a young man by the the example of the first Franciscan martyrs, Anthony embarked upon a life balanced by preaching and example, learning and love. Through excerpts from his sermons, he invites readers to search with him to find Jesus and to live the Gospel.

An ancient practice strengthens our awareness of God's healing presence. “Suffering, sorrow, injustice, confusion, and death can touch any of us, at any time... the Stations can offer consolation and comfort when we are grieving; healing and restoration when we are parched; inspiration and guidance when we are searching or lost or simply beset by the turmoil and temptation, isolation and insecurity that unsettle all our lives.” —From the introductionPraying the Stations of the Cross offers a life-transforming spiritual practice. Grounded in Scripture, the Stations remind readers of the overarching power of God's love for all people and our steadfast hope for redemption, a sure and true comfort in the face of pain and sorrow. Artist Margaret Adams Parker and theologian Katherine Sonderegger make the Stations of the Cross accessible for those new to the practice and offer compelling insight to those with long familiarity. Equally useful for individuals, groups, and congregations, Praying the Stations of the Cross can be used as an ongoing spiritual practice, a service offered in times of sorrow, struggle, or conflict, or a Lenten devotion.

In this daily Advent companion, members of the Daughters of St. Paul share their reflections and lead readers in lectio divina on the Scripture readings for the season. Includes reflections for the Octave of Christmas.

The time-honored practices in this inspiring book will guide you in unlocking the power of Catholic devotions— prayers, meditations, and even very simple, small actions you can take right now that will bring you closer to God and also offer reassurance that we are never, ever alone. The mystical practices of mindfulness and heartfulness presented can help anyone find so­lace, healing, and direction during difficult times. In Life Everlasting readers will discover that lost causes can be won by meditating with St. Jude; healings can occur by praying with the Virgin Mary; and the Holy Spirit can assist us in making important decisions. The Catholic art of devotion can help us experience miracles in all aspects of our daily lives including our health, finances, and relationships. By praying and taking our attention off our own problems for just a few minutes a day, we can take the first steps toward abandoning fear and living a life of forgiveness, abundance, and perpetual gratitude. In other words, we can experience a little heaven on earth, a little life everlasting.

With prayer reflections drawn from the words of Pope Francis, this Lenten companion helps you prepare for the Easter season. With Scripture citations for each day of the season, selections from the pope's writings, and ways to bring the pope's message into your life on judgment, justice, forgiveness and mercy, The Hope for Lent will lend a moment's meditation to discovers the extraordinary in the ordinary, to be surprised by God's mercy when we least expect it.

A beautiful compilation of favorite prayers. Hundreds of carefully selected prayers including traditional Catholic prayers, prayers for Eucharistic Adoration, daily prayers for the whole family, seasonal prayers, special occasion prayers, consecrations, and many more.

Eucharistic adoration is part of Catholic tradition. In many parts of the world, perpetual adoration is flourishing as never before. Presented here for any who respect the Blessed Sacrament, the reflections found in Eucharistic Contemplation provide a distinct style for prayer and veneration.Eucharistic Contemplation is not another book of eucharistic devotions'as has been the style for the past few centuries. The prayers are not directed to Jesus in the Sacrament of the Altar, full of sentiments, feelings, petitions, thanksgiving, praise, or reparation. Rather, these 32 reflections focus on contemplation as a simple, straightforward, and honest prayer. Every short reading leads to moments of silent contemplation. They are meant to serve principally for moments of prayer, yet define the meaning of what contemplation, and specifically eucharistic contemplation, are to people of faith praying before the Blessed sacrament.Prepared and delivered in the parish of San Francisco de Borja, in Lima, Peru, these reflections on the Eucharist use actual prayers from the Church's sacramentary and rites. Each reflection follows the process of Eucharistic contemplation. The first reading should be studied slowly to have a basic understanding of the text. Then, the reader is invited to search out the various scriptural background references, especially from the Old Testament. A re-reading of the text, with pauses, and time for deep silence concludes the meditation.Chapters are •The Mystery of the Love of God, - •Eucharistic Contemplation, - •Mystery/Memorial of Christ, - •United in Blood with One Past, - •The Blood of Christ, - •The Seven Offerings of the Blood of Christ, - •Bread as Living Remembrance, - •Proclaim the Mystery of Faith, - •O Holy Banquet, - •Blood of the Covenant, - •'Remove the Sandals From Your Feet, For the Place on Which You Are Standing is Holy Ground,'- •'I AM WHO I AM,'- •The Meeting Tent, - •'And He Lived Among Us,'- •The Wedding of Cana, - •Bread in the Wilderness, - •The Ark of the Covenant, - •Christ, the Propitiation For Our Sins, - •Christ, the One and Only Sacrifice, - •Advent, - •The Beginning and the End, - •'Let Us Go Up to the House of the Lord,'- •Zen Meditation and the Eucharist, - •Pope John Paul II in the Cenacle of Jerusalem, - •Grace, the Fullness of the Christian Life, - •The Eucharist Where There Is No Eucharist, - •Bread For the Journey, - •The Eucharist and the Servant of the Lord, - •The Eucharist and the Lord of Miracles, - •Mary and Martha, - •Mary and the Eucharist, - •The Eucharist and Prayers of Petition. - Ernest Rally, CPPS, PhD, is the administrator of two parish schools at San Francisco deBorja parish in Lima, Peru.'

Here is the perfect resource for encouraging married couples to engage in the spiritual discipline of daily prayer as a means of affirming the blessings and intimacy of their relationship.The seven sections of the wedding vows serve as the framework upon which hang the enduring values that need to be renewed through the decades with scripture, reflections, and questions.This inspiring book provides an aid to couples for continuing to find praying together a natural act for a lifetime of love. It will make a thoughtful gift, whether for newlyweds, couples celebrating their anniversaries, or Marriage Encounter participants.Hardcover

'Christians know that suffering cannot be eliminated, yet it can have meaning and become an act of love and entrustment into the hands of God who does not abandon us.'- Pope Francis in Lumen Fidei, or The Light of FaithWhile Lent might feel like it's only about our regrets, suffering, and disappointments, Pope Francis shows us there is so much more. With great compassion and mercy, he helps us to break free of despair and choose trust. Here we find our greatest hope, lifting us up until the joy of Easter arrives. As you read these meditations for every day of the Lent and Easter season, reflect on the powerful words of Pope Francis and the accompanying Scripture, prayer, and action. Make the journey from suffering toward the healing and transformation found in Jesus'resurrection.

A diferencia de lo que ha sido habitual en los estudios sobre religión, este libro no está centrado en el estudio del ritual, del culto público, sino en la devoción privada con su cortejo de emociones tácitas, no verbalizadas nunca totalmente. Los testimonios de los fieles extremeños de comienzos de los años ochenta son discursos personales -a veces parecen incluso confesiones-, que están impregnados de afectividad, desbordados por ella. Ya hablen de los favores recibidos de san Antonio o de la conducta incorrecta de los curas de la época, la continuidad entre el sentir, el pensar y el actuar se manifiesta por doquier en las palabras de los devotos. Y en este sentido, el libro puede ser visto como un fruto del giro afectivo (como se dice, por analogía con el giro lingüístico) que han experimentado las ciencias sociales en los últimos años. Por otro lado, siendo un libro de autor, también podría decirse que no tiene autoría particular. Es una obra coral y de un coro polifónico. Así, con múltiples voces se ha constituido algo parecido a un peculiar Flos Sanctorum que recorre las advocaciones de Jesús, de la Virgen o de los santos que eran entonces más relevantes para la gente de estos pueblos de Extremadura. Los sucesos hagiográficos de cualquier santo se mezclan con las anécdotas de quien los cuenta y con los comentarios sobre la belleza o fealdad de la imagen que está en la iglesia de su pueblo; la imagen que puede contemplar, tocar o besar. También podría compararse con un diccionario de autoridades, pero elaborado por quienes no tienen autoridad. En cierto modo, es la antítesis de las obras piadosas clericales o de los diccionarios académicos. Porque quienes hablan son los subordinados, la gente que se ha servido de los personajes sagrados del cristianismo para llevar la vida con algo de esperanza o de consuelo.

The best-selling book, now updated with new content and a great new cover! This is a great resource for all Catholics, and perfect for RCIA candidates. Includes an updated examination of conscience, as well as updates on spiritual direction, Marian consecration, helpful Catholic apps, and lots more.

“Thus the Jubilee will be celebrated both in Rome and in the Particular Churches as a visible sign of the Church's universal communion.”– Pope Francis The ritual opening of the Holy Door of Mercy in the Basilica of St. Peter, December 8, 2015, marks the official start of the Jubilee of Mercy. From that moment, in every Catholic Church in every diocese, the faithful are called to celebrate and live the Jubilee, particularly through the liturgy. Celebrating Mercy is the definitive guidebook for all diocesan and religious communities, parishes, and shrines, filled with useful recommendations for celebrating the Jubilee, including the official Rite of the Opening of the Door of Mercy in Local Churches. The Year of Mercy book series includes the following books: Year of Mercy Book Package (All 8 books, ID# T1743) Celebrating Mercy - Pastoral Resources for Living the Jubilee (ID# T1735) The Psalms of Mercy - Pastoral Resources Living the Jubilee (ID# T1736) The Parables of Mercy - Pastoral Resources Living the Jubilee (ID# T1737) Mercy in the Fathers - Pastoral Resources Living the Jubilee (ID# T1738) The Saints in Mercy - Pastoral Resources Living the Jubilee (ID# T1739) Mercy in Teaching of Popes - Pastoral Resource Living Jubilee (ID# T1740) Corporal Spiritual Works - Pastoral Resource Living Jubileeving Jubilee (ID# T1741) Confession: The Sacrament of Mercy - Pastoral Resource Living Jubilee (ID# T1742)

'I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ.'- Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium, or The Joy of the Gospel This Advent, prepare to celebrate Jesus'arrival as an infant born into poverty in the small village of Bethlehem. He brings us the good news that God loves us and calls us to give of ourselves to others. Let the example of Pope Francis, as he models the humility and generosity of our Savior, inspire you. Reflect on the pope's teachings, accompanied by Scripture, prayer, and action. Then go out and share the message: Jesus Christ is born!

St.Thérèse of Lisieux, the “Little Flower of Jesus,” bore much suffering, from her mother's death when she was young to declining health and an untimely death during her time in the Carmelite convent. Despite her sufferings, St. Thérèse continued to love Jesus in her “little way.” In Lent and Easter Wisdom, John Cleary uses passages from St. Thérèse's classic autobiography, The Story of a Soul, to comfort and challenge you this Lenten season. As you meditate on Saint Thérèse's life, let her show you how to keep your faith when you suffer and how to find your way to God when you are lost.

This is a prayerful companion to reading the psalms. Part One reflects on the essential elements of these poetic prayers: the personalities which are revealed in them, the attitudes which they express and the symbols which they use for God. It then concludes with three short chapters which insert the psalms into the mystery of the Trinity itself. Part Two offers a selection of psalm verses, and reflections on them, which can be used for a personal retreat.

This simple daily devotional is for all who desire to deepen their spiritual lives with classic Catholic wisdom and spiritual practice. Each day offers an inspirational reading from Holy Scripture, a reflection, and a short prayer.

Even though she is a Doctor of the Church, St. Thérèse of Lisieux is more well-known for being the “little flower” of Jesus. Through her “little way,” she has inspired many Catholics to love God simply, devoutly, and with great love. St. Thérèse believed that no act of faith is too small for God. Loving God in this way wasn't always easy for St. Thérèse, but even through her suffering and death at age twenty-four she tried to love God with all her heart. In her autobiography, Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme), St. Thérèse shares the story of her “little way” and helps us see God in his smallest creations. John Cleary uses passages from Story of a Soul to inspire us to embrace our own smallness this Advent and Christmas and see past the glamour and hype of a material Christmas to the small miracle that comes on December 25.

'Late have I loved you, beauty so old and so new: late have I loved you...I tasted you, and feel but hunger and thirst for you. You touched me, and I am set on fire to attain the peace which is yours.'Augustine of Hippo is arguably one of the most influential Fathers of the Church, but it is not because of his famous works on theology and philosophy that we look to him as a wisdom figure. In his search for the truth, Augustine's writings and ponderings tell as different story of conversion, reminding us of our own daily conversions. His wisdom, founded on and nourished by his gifts of nature and grace, has its roots in the story of his conversion that transformed his life - and through these passages, our own lives -into a confession of praise.In Advent and Christmas Wisdom of St. Augustine, Agnes Cunningham, SSCM, uses passages from St. Augustine's writing to guide and inspire our journey this Advent season. His rich spiritual life forges the way to a season of humility as we continue deeper into the mystery of the Incarnation.

Move your prayer life to a deeper level with these faith-filled, inspiring reflections. In Seasons of the Spirit, Jane Rutter guides you gently through the rhythms of the church's liturgical seasons including Advent, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time. She finds the “God moment” in the actions of daily life: a sports event, taking a walk, fixing cars, waiting in traffic jams, shopping, or canning salsa. Her conversational style reminds you of sharing a cup of coffee at a friend's kitchen table. Lifelong Catholics and new seekers alike will be touched by the simple beauty in these reflections. Find a sense of peace from spending a few moments each day with this book as your prayer guide. You will discover anew the wonder of creation and refresh your spirit.

With meditations, imaginative techniques, and prayer exercises, Praying Freedom is a Lenten devotional book that can help improve your prayer life and guide you towards spiritual freedom.In Praying Freedom, author Vinita Hampton Wright discusses how being spiritually free requires self-awareness and prayer, imagination as well as good intention, and practical activity in addition to belief. Through Ignatian spirituality principles, imaginative techniques, and the power of God's grace, we can become more spiritually mature and free to live as God wants us to live.

The church's cycle of scriptural readings for the liturgy offers believers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the word of God. It is a very real and tangible way of responding to the call of Jesus: Remain in me, as I remain in you.'In Abiding Word, Barbara Reid, OP, takes the Sunday experience to every day with accessible weekly meditations on the Lectionary readings of the year. This collection of articles, which includes Scripture readings for Sundays and solemnities followed by reflections, allows readers to meditate on the connection between the sacred text and their daily lives. Living with the word day by day invites us into a closer relationship with Christ, the God who became flesh.Barbara Reid is known for her contributions to The Word, a widely read column in America magazine. Abiding Word showcases some of her finest entries.

Though daily Mass is held most frequently, resources for daily homilies can be in short supply. In this book, Bishop Sklba offers a rich collection of ideas — fire starters — for preparing brief, spiritually nourishing homilies for daily Eucharist. Like building a campfire, where one ignites the logs with more easily flammable paper, these fire starters'are intended to provide the spark for weekday homilies. God's Spirit provides the flame. Each day, the biblical citations and summary phrases for the reading and the gospel plus the refrain from the psalm are provided. After each citation, Bishop Sklba offers a series of meaningful insights from his expertise as a Scripture scholar, prayerful study of Scripture, and many years of preaching and pastoral experience. These brief entries provide knowledge and inspiration that will stimulate personal prayer and spark homily possibilities for the preacher every day. Fire Starters will support anyone privileged to be called to leadership at weekday celebrations of the Eucharist to prepare for the important ministry of preaching.

Immaculée Ilibagiza believes that praying the rosary spared her from being slaughtered during the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which her family and more than a million other innocent men, women, and children were brutally murdered.Nearly two decades later, Immaculée continues to pray the rosary every day and marvels at how she is constantly renewed and richly rewarded by this glorious prayer. It has helped her in every possible way, from strengthening her faith to changing heartache into happiness and landing her a dream job... and that's just for starters. She has witnessed—and been the recipient of—the rosary's ability to create miracles so often that she vowed to share its blessings with as many people as she could.In these pages, Immaculée reveals how the rosary's abundant benefits can be reaped by each and every one of us, regardless of our religious affiliations. In this moving and uplifting book, the New York Times best-selling author recounts her personal experience of discovering the power and the beauty of the ancient beads—and shows all of us how to enrich our own lives by exploring and embracing the mysteries, secrets, and promises of the prayer that indeed saved her life.

Peaceful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time provides the opportunity to begin a daily ritual of reading and reflecting on sacred Scripture. The collection of daily reflections, prayers, and questions to ponder encourages the custom of daily prayer, and suggests concrete practices to be a messenger of God's peace, love, and compassion in this fragile world. From the First Week in Ordinary Time to the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, this book will help you prepare for and deepen your experience of this peaceful season. Paperback View sample pages.

To learn and understand the Our Father and Hail Mary is to learn the deepest contours of the Church's interior life, for both are prayers that come from the Holy Spirit, who is the soul of the Church. At once meditative and catechetical, The Heart of Catholic Prayer dissects the two anchors of our faith line by line in a journey into the Church's deep tradition of prayer, drawing us more deeply into the heart of the mystery of God's love. It's no coincidence the Our Father and the Hail Mary are closely intertwined in the heart of the Church.Mark Shea expertly weaves the contemporary with the historical and the theological with the practical as he opens up these most common of prayers with a fresh and penetrating perspective for all to see. Mere rote recitation of the Our Father and Hail Mary, without knowing what they mean, and why we say them, threatens to characterize God as a kind of cosmic vending machine demanding correct change. Experience the ordinary truths of the Faith that the Church has always taught, but in ways which will generate a spark of recognition in the contemporary mind. Upon completion of this book, you will never recite either of these prayers in the same way again.

Ruth's generosity, Anna's faith, Abigail's pure and upright conscience, the fortitude of the mother of Maccabees: These are some of the virtues and lessons we can learn from the women of the Old Testament and apply to our daily life. Author Pía Septién tells us eleven stories about women of the Old Testament and presents them as material for personal spiritual reflection. Every chapter offers the biblical story narrated in prose, quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and reflection and discussion questions. As a Bible study, this book offers you a new focus that will strengthen your faith and improve your life. Women of the Old Testament include: Ruth Shiphrah and Puah Miriam Abigail Hagar Leah Michal Hannah Paperback

In Women of the New Testament, Pía Septién presents eleven women who encountered the living God. Some knew him personally and spoke with him, like Mary Magdalene or the sisters, Martha and Mary. Others, like Elizabeth, recognized him as God even before he was born. In their friendships with Christ, these women found strength for their lives. Their stories are offered here in prose, with reflections on the virtues and lessons they teach us, notes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, questions for the individual and group, and prayers. When you use Women of the New Testament as a guide for personal reflection or as a group Bible study, you'll discover what it was that those women saw in Jesus, what led them to follow him, and what they teach us today. You will also realize what he saw in them; for just like us, they were in need of God's love. Women of the New Testament include: Mary the Mother of Jesus Mary Magdalene Elizabeth, Mary's cousin Anna the Prophetess Martha and Mary (Lazarus'sisters) Samaritan Woman Lydia, who opened her heart and home to Jesus Hemorrhaging The Widow and her Offering Non-Jewish Woman Paperback

The church's cycle of scriptural readings for the liturgy offers believers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the word of God. It is a very real and tangible way of responding to the call of Jesus:'Remain in me, as I remain in you.'In Abiding Word, Barbara Reid, OP, takes the Sunday experience to every day with accessible weekly meditations on the Lectionary readings of the year. This collection of articles, which includes Scripture readings for Sundays and solemnities followed by reflections, allows readers to meditate on the connection between the sacred text and their daily lives. Living with the word day by day invites us into a closer relationship with Christ, the God who became flesh.Barbara Reid is known for her contributions to The Word, a widely read column in America magazine. Abiding Word showcases some of her finest entries.

St. Vincent de Paul was very faithful to meditation, which sets a good example for us in our busy world. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Vincent de Paul endeavors to present his thoughts in a way that can help us to spend some quiet time meditating. His thoughtful words will lead to a deeper relationship with God, a better appreciation of our own Christian life, and greater love for all, especially the poor. The writings of St. Vincent are mainly meditative in style, keeping with the peace-filled and prayerful season. Vincent de Paul was keenly aware of the greater issues of our life in Christ, whose Incarnation is celebrated during this season. This book of seasonal meditations uses selections from his writings, along with scriptural reflections to encourage us on our Advent journey. Paperback

Welcome Risen Jesus offers daily reflections and thoughts that encourage families to THINK, PRAY, ACT based on words from scripture. These exercises are designed to engage your household during the Lenten season by tying scripture and reflection to your daily life. With each passing Sunday, your family's faith will grow stronger, and the true meaning of this season will be discovered. View sample pages.

In the Gospel of John Jesus directs us, Abide in me, as I abide in you. This book is an invitation to make the Word of God your home through the practice of lectio divina.Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, encourages you to turn the words of Scripture over in your heart as a plough turns over the soil to welcome the seed. In these scriptural meditations, the piercing reflective questions and personal prayers lead the reader into a deeper relationship with the Divine. Aware that drawing near the Word of God requires a special kind of presence, the author invites you to breathe in the Word, wait before the Word, walk through the pages of Scripture as a pilgrim, and, finally, abide in an intimate and transforming communion with God. The format of the book lends itself not only to daily personal prayer and reflection, but to group faith sharing as well. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, (1939-2020), author of the popular A Tree Full of Angels (HarperCollins) and Seven Sacred Pauses (Ave Maria), was well known for her creative spiritual writings and retreat ministry. She was also a regular columnist for Stepping Stones, the Little Rock Scripture Study newsletter. She lived a monastic life for fifty years and made her home with the Sisters of St. Scholastica, a Benedictine monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Writing and retreat ministry were a part of her evolving call. Visit her personal blog at http://macrina-underthesycamoretree.blogspot.com/.

'No me ruegues que te deje y que me aparte de ti; porque a donde tú vayas, yo iré; y donde tú vivas, yo viviré. Tu pueblo será mi pueblo, y tu Dios será mi Dios. Donde tú mueras, yo moriré, y allí seré sepultada. Sólo la muerte hará separación entre tú y yo.'(Rut, 1, 16) La generosidad de Rut, la fe de Ana, la fortaleza de las Madres de los Macabeos y la conciencia pura y justiciera de Abigail son algunas de las lecciones que podemos aprender de las mujeres del Antiguo Testamento y aplicar hoy en día en nuestra vida cotidiana. Este librito nos cuenta diez historias de las mujeres que son mencionadas a través de los capítulos del Antiguo Testamento y se nos presentan de manera de reflexión espiritual personal. Este es un nuevo aproche a un estudio bíblico que nos ayudará no solo para fortalecer nuestra fe pero también nuestro modo de vida. Cada capítulo ofrece la historia bíblica narrada en prosa, citas del Catecismo Católico para más lectura, preguntas de reflexión/discusión y temas para acompañar nuestra oración personal. Vea excerptos del libro.

Fresh, new themes of reflection in the areas of prayer, Jesus, and God, by a prominent theologian and speaker.

'I'm overwhelmed. No one knows what I'm going through. How can I grow spiritually when daily life is hectic and family life is demanding?'Sometimes moms can feel isolated and inadequate by the trials of motherhood. Other times the triumphs bring her the greatest happiness. Moms seek holiness (and sanity!) through these daily joys and struggles, but it's not always easy. How can she see these experiences with eyes of faith and better realize that she is not alone? Where can she find inspiration for prayer, and friends for her journeys of motherhood? The saints! Christine Gibson's Saints on Call will help mothers in every walk of life to pray and reflect on the opportunities for holiness found in daily life. Designed with the on-the-go mom in mind--and featuring over 50 reflections--this book is helpfully categorized by a mother's daily situations and struggles. In just a few minutes, read about the life of a saint, learn from their example, and be led with them in prayer for the needs of your day. From the practical problems of daily life to the spiritual struggles that come with every mother's vocation, keep these Saints on Call! View sample pages. Paperback

Grief is a long and difficult journey. It is a truly personal recovery, often accompanied by feelings of isolation and loneliness. For these times of grieving, Gretchen L. Schwenker provides a spiritual compass. Every Tear Will Be Wiped Away blends scripture, prayers, and reflections to help you along your way through feelings of despair and hopelessness. Prayer is an intimate communication with the Lord. It is important to remember that during times of loss, God remains with us. This powerful compilation channels God's comfort to help center your faith and point you on a path toward emotional healing. View sample pages. Hardcover

<P>This day-by-day booklet for families is a perfect companion for the season of Advent. Each week begins with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel for parents and children to read together, followed by <LI>DAILY REFLECTIONS, <LI>ACTIVITIES, and <LI>SIMPLE PRAYERS <BR>for a meaningful and fruitful Advent. <P>With the busy lives of today's families in mind, Patricia Mathson has created an inspirational, practical, and easy-to-use booklet that every family member will find enriching.</P> <P><A href="http://www.liguori.org/pdf/820359_Interior.pdf" target=_blank>View sample pages.</A> </P><I>Paperback</I></LI>

Precious Gifts: Biblical Reflections on the Eucharist weds solid biblical scholarship and thoughtful reflections to bring more depth to our experience of the Eucharist. Hoping to'get more out of Mass'means that we have to invest ourselves in all its elements: from listening to responding, from standing to kneeling, and more. We approach the Eucharist believing that through our participation we are inspired and encouraged for the upcoming week. Many avenues are open to us to reflect on Sunday Eucharist, and Precious Gifts links'repentance,''revelation,''resurrection'with the Mass. Using these and other lenses (remission, recognition, etc.), John Craghan reaps a harvest of biblical references and makes connections with the Eucharist and our lives. Precious Gifts is a lovely resource that opens up layers of the Eucharist, layers that remind us of the many ways in which God's love is put into practice. View sample pages. Paperback

The Vatican-approved guide to opening up new connections to God. Today, more and more Catholics are looking to explore their spirituality in new ways: by trying meditation or contemplation, seeking to adapt monastic traditions to modern life, or seeking a deeper connection to Jesus through the Eucharist, giving rise to the growing popularity of Adoration. The Essential Guide to Catholic Prayer and the Mass offers Catholics a way to explore prayer styles they may have never before considered, and non-Catholics or fringe Catholics a look into a world that can sometimes seem mysterious or intimidating. Through Mass, scripture, ancient rituals, the examples of the saints, the lives of holy men and women in the world today, and more, Catholics of every mindset can find a style of prayer to suit them. • One of the first books with a detailed explanation and instructions on how to follow the new translation of Mass as prepared by the Catholic Church • Includes an imprimatur-a seal of approval from Paul G. Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen • Perfect for cradle, convert, and revert Catholics, as well as people from other faiths, students, and teachers

Join Wayne Weible and the six original visionaries to pray with the Blessed Virgin Mary. This warm invitation to personal prayer includes unique morning prayers given to Weible over the course of the last twenty-five years, as well as meditations on the rosary that have been inspired by the Virgin's messages at Medjugorje.'Dear Children! Today, again, I invite you to pray so that through prayer, fasting, and small sacrifices you may prepare yourselves for the coming of Jesus. May this time, little children, be a time of grace for you. Use every moment and do good, for only in this way will you feel the birth of Jesus in your hearts.'-Message given from the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rediscover the Psalms in the good company of popes past and present. There's no part of the Bible that speaks to the human heart more deeply than the Psalms. These reflections will inspire you to praise God with your whole heart. Praise for Other Books in This Series. ”This is a marvelous book to give anyone who has a real sense of the Church and of the significance of the teachings of the bishops of Rome. I highly recommend it.” --Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR, Author & TV host on EWTN As you read and reflect you will learn to: • Speak to God from the depths of your experience and emotion. • Express hope for the Messiah that came, and will come again. • Understand the silence you may feel in the presence of God • Shout or weep—in God's holy presence.

Grow closer to God through six weeks of prayer focused on a specific spiritual topic.Since their original release in the late 1980s, the Take and Receive prayer-book series has sold more than 150,000 copies, and its five themed books are hailed as classics in the Ignatian prayer tradition. The first two books in the series are being repackaged and reprinted by Loyola Press.Love: A Guide for Prayer and Forgiveness: A Guide for Prayer provide topic-based opportunities for people to grow deeper in their relationship with God through prayer. The theme of each volume directly correlates with a segment of the Spiritual Exercises, though no previous experience with the Exercises is needed to benefit from these books. Covering 36 days over a six-week period, each day offers scriptural passages with commentary, followed by a suggested approach to prayer for that day. Especially helpful is a section at the beginning of the book that explains the different types of solitary prayer that readers will be asked to engage in throughout the six weeks, such as meditation, contemplation, and centering prayer. Ideal for all who desire a closer relationship with God, these books help us reimagine what it means to pray and help us see with new eyes God's presence and activity in our daily lives.

In Treasures Holy and Mystical, Fr. Philip Neri Powell presents devotions for disciples of the twenty-first century: seven new novenas, including three mystical novenas; eleven new litanies that focus on a journey toward holiness through a relationship with the Holy Spirit; and a new rosary prayer based on the beatitudes. Fr. Powell's prayers and devotions are rooted in the Catholic tradition, yet they speak to the hearts of today. View sample pages. Hardcover