Inspirational
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John Paul 2nd Lessons For Living
$14.99Add to cartLessons from the most beloved spiritual leader of our time Lessons for Living presents the essential pastoral wisdom of Pope John Paul II. These short, eloquent selections, culled from more than two decades of the pope’s writings and speeches, capture the clarity of John Paul’s insight and the fervor of his faith. Each page presents an inspirational lesson that encourages us to draw closer to God, helping us live as faithful Christians in a sometimes challenging world. Become friends to those who have no friends. Become family to those who have no family. Become community to those who have no community. May we all share what we have with one another as children of the one God who loves everyone and who offers to everyone the gift of peace.
–Pope John Paul On October 16, 1978, Karol Wojtyla ascended to the papacy and adopted the name John Paul II. Since that time, he has greeted an estimated 16 million pilgrims at the Vatican’s General Audiences on Wednesdays and has touched millions of lives in his religious ceremonies, special audiences, and trips throughout the world.
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Life Of Mary As Seen By The Mystics
$19.95Add to cartA masterpiece combining into one coherent story the visions of 4 great Catholic mystics about the life of Mary. Based on the accounts of Ven. Mary of Agreda, Bl. anne Catherine Emmerich, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schoenau. Truly unique – reads like a masterfully written biography of Mary, as if someone had witnessed all these events and retold the story perfectly. In complete harmony with the Gospel story. For men or women, young or old – for everybody! Beautiful and great!!
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Light Of The Saints
$24.95Add to cartAn interactive, light-based book of Catholic saints from around the globe, created to inspire your kiddos with stories of how God’s light shone in their lives. Shining a light behind the page reveals the Holy Spirit at work. This fun, interactive book is an answered prayer for parents and grandparents seeking to teach their kids and grandkids about the saints. – Hardcover, interactive book–use a flashlight or a phone light to illuminate behind the pages and reveal God’s miracles in the lives of the saints – A diverse group of saints, including St. Anna Wang, St. Martin de Porres, and St. Juan Diego (and more!) – Full-color illustrations rich in detail and fresh in style – Words/concept by Cory Heimann of Likable Art, illustrations by Tricia Dugat of Providential Co.
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Love Holds You
$21.99Add to cartFrom the introduction by Christine Valters Paintner
Most of these poems were written during the time of pandemic. The call to compassionate retreating came naturally for my strong hermit side. I found myself, rather then getting bored with home, falling more in love with the mundane aspects of my life. The boxes on our patio growing herbs, the way my favorite chair has shaped itself to my body, my dog’s daily eagerness for walks and cuddles. As I lingered more than usual I found deep appreciation for the radical ordinariness of my days.
In the heart of a season filled with anxieties around personal health and well-being, around economic impact, around tremendous collective grief and loss, I found that there was one thing I wanted to remember daily. My prayers were calling me back to the ground of love that I believe undergirds us all. This isn’t always easy to remember, and sometimes reading the news I question whether it is even true. Writing poems about love became an act of cultivating trust. The moments that trust dissolved, I would pick up my pen and try and remember what I loved or how love had been made visible to me that day.
Most of these poems are not directly about the pandemic per se. They are love poems that arose out of a desire to pay close attention when things seemed to be falling apart and to name what it was that endures. Many of the poems are dreamlike settings, where a new reality erupts into the everyday.
Love doesn’t make our struggles vanish. It doesn’t mean carrying perpetual optimism into our days or even having to believe that everything will be okay. Those things are not seductive for me in a world when so many have so much to grieve. It does mean that I believe Love is the foundation of everything and holds us in our sorrow as well as our delight. This is in large part why I write poems, to hold this tension of living in a world that can be so devastating and also so staggeringly beautiful.
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Mary And The Interior Life
$18.99Add to cartDid you know that the whole world needs your “yes” to God?
In this book, Fr. Jeremiah Shryock shares how he learned this awesome truth from his personal relationship with Mary, and how we too can learn from her how to follow Christ with all of our hearts.
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May Crowning Mass And Merton
$13.95Add to cartThere are so many reasons to love being Catholic, and thirty-something Liz Kelly-a successful writer and jazz singer-eagerly shares those reasons in May Crowning, Mass, and Merton. Kelly says, “Mine is not an extraordinary faith . . . but the litany of reasons to love being Catholic is extraordinary.” Kelly lists 50 reasons to embrace the Catholic faith, including daily Mass, kneelers in church, and the crucifix. With wit and great affection, covering everything from Michelangelo’s creation frescoes to Pope John Paul II, this lay Catholic reminds us all why the Catholic faith is so special.
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My First Gratitude Journal
$15.99Add to cartAn easy-to-use journal for kids that teaches the highly beneficial practice of gratitude.
It’s never too early to learn the practice of gratitude, which has proven to lessen anxiety, improve sleep, enhance mood, and even boost immunity. Our journal pages will encourage kids to reflect on the things they are thankful for each day, and they’ll also have space to doodle, draw, and participate in simple writing activities. Perfect for stashing on a bedside table, in the car, or in a backpack, this journal can quickly help kids engage in the healthy habit of gratitude and experience its manifold benefits.
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Rekindled : How Jesus Called Me Back To The Catholic Church And Set My Hear
$15.95Add to cartMallory Smyth has been where many young Catholics are today. But the difference between her and other fallen-away Catholics is that she figured out that when she overlooked the shortcomings of the Church as an institution, she fell in love with Jesus and rediscovered the beauty and truth of her faith.
In Rekindled, Smyth’s raw, relatable account of her own disillusionment and departure is sure to resonate with anyone who has struggled to feel at home in the Church. For anyone who has left the faith or has one foot out the door, this powerful book just might illuminate a path back home-to a Church that is both holy and in need of perfection.
Shallow homilies. Hypocritical authority figures. Trite answers to pressing questions. These and other shortcomings of the Church have led plenty of Catholics to question their faith-or to abandon it entirely.
Rekindled is for those who have left the Church and those with one foot out the door. Smyth’s account of her own disillusionment and departure is relatable and honest. She understands and validates the pain and doubt that many Catholics and former Catholics feel. Smyth also provides you with practical guidance for keeping your faith even when what you encounter in the Church falls short:
*How to recognize Christ’s presence even in the most mediocre Mass experiences.
*Strategies for finding faithful role models when authority figures let you down.
*Where to turn when the answers and pastoral guidance you receive don’t reach the heart of the issue.
*How to find fulfillment in Christ and in the community of the saints even when joy seems to be in short supply in the Church.
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Saint Joseph Tender Father
$12.95Add to cartSt. Joseph was an ordinary man who was chosen to celebrate the extraordinary. A devout husband, tender father, and skilled worker, he was completely dedicated to both his family and God’s will. In this book, Louise Perrotta invites you to meet and learn from this largely unnoticed saint who was called in a unique way to reveal God’s glory to the entire world. Encounter him in his struggles and triumphs and find how a simple life lived with integrity and faith can be the most impactful. Come to understand in a new way how St. Joseph is an excellent example for living a devout Christian life today.
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She Made Me Laugh
$16.99Add to cartMost people likely know of Mother Teresa’s great faithfulness to God’s call as she started her ministry to the poor in Calcutta. But at the time, few knew that she had lost all sense of God’s presence, love, and sometimes the assurance that God existed at all. Astonishingly, for 50 years, the saint’s life was spent in what she called “the darkness.” Yet, somehow Mother Teresa managed to get up every morning and say yes to God. And not only did she say yes, she came to accept the darkness, while also allowing a sense of humor and even playfulness to shine through. This book is a memoir of the author’s direct experiences with Mother Teresa during a trip to Calcutta in 1996 when she discovered that sense of humor first hand. It is also an extended reflection on the beloved saint’s “dark night of the soul” and what that might mean for spiritual seekers today.
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That Was Father Stu
$18.95Add to cartThis inspiring, insightful, and often humorous look at the life of Father Stuart Long is told by his close friend Father Bart Tolleson. After their relationship began and almost ended with a practical joke, the two men were ordained together and forged a strong, lasting friendship. As the exuberant, edgy Father Stu confronted a rare degenerative disease, the former brawler and professional boxer used every ounce of his declining strength to fight the good fight for souls.
Also included in this book is the enduring legacy of Father Stu, whose moving story continues to draw people closer to God, especially in times of suffering. His life inspired actor Mark Wahlberg to produce the film drama Father Stu, in which Wahlberg plays the title role. Father Bart, who was consulted by the makers of the film, provides interesting background on the movie.
Illustrated with many photos.
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Walking With Saint John Paul 23
$1.95Add to cartIn this little booklet, we invite you to walk with Pope John XXIII for thirty days, reflecting on his teachingswith related Scripture passages, prayers, and practicesall meant to help you follow in his footsteps. This is a wonderful spiritual guide for celebrating Good Pope John, one of our Churchs newest saints!
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Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23
$7.99Add to cartWith over 2 million copies sold, Phillip Keller’s beloved contemporary classic spans the decades with its uplifting insights on Psalm 23. Pairing Keller’s sublime reflections with the New International Version, this edition sheds light for a new generation of readers on the nature and ways of sheep-and of the Good Shepherd who cares for them.
