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  100 Tough Questions For Catholics

  $17.95

  Get answers to common questions about the Faith

  Surveys show that the leading cause of Catholics leaving the Church is not receiving solid, timely answers to questions about their Faith. Heightening this problem is a hostile secular culture that perceives faith as being at odds with science and the modern world.

  In these incisive pages, David Bonagura directly answers one hundred hot-button questions about the supernatural life and Catholicism today. The questions, which were submitted anonymously by young adults in New York City, leave no controversial issue unaddressed.

  This invaluable and easily digestible guidebook is cross-referenced and thoughtfully arranged to help you find answers to your most pressing questions. Bonagura provides straightforward reasoning, including:

  *The rational evidence for the existence of God, the soul, and the afterlife
  *The plausibility of the Bible and belief in Christ
  *The relationship between religions – and between faith and science
  *The reality of angels and demons – and the dangers of the occult
  *The compatibility of a loving God with suffering
  *Why some of our prayers seemingly go unheard
  *Contemporary concerns regarding sexual morality, gender, and A.I.

  The book offers ways to overcome feelings of doubt, tips for fortifying your prayer life, reasons for receiving Holy Communion frequently, and practical steps for growing closer to God. An ideal gift for those searching or struggling, it is a book for anyone looking to know God’s love more deeply and be assured of His presence.

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  Catholicism And Fundamentalism

  $19.95

  Contents

  Preface
  1. Background To Controversy
  2. The Anti-Catholic’s Sourcebook
  3. A Mission To Catholics
  4. Old-Time Religion, Old-Time Tactics
  5. Bringing Catholics To Real Christianity
  6. “I Have Literally Bent Over Backwards”
  7. Appealing To The Young
  8. At The Fringe
  9. Inspiration Of The Bible
  10. Tradition Versus “Traditions Of Men”
  11. Development Of Doctrine
  12. Fanciful Histories Of Catholicism
  13. Salvation
  14. Baptism Of Infants
  15. The Forgiveness Of Sins
  16. Purgatory
  17. Peter And The Papacy
  18. Infallibility Of The Pope
  19. The Eucharist
  20. The Mass
  21. Honoring The Saints
  22. Marian Beliefs
  23. The Inquisition
  24. Practical Apologetics
  25. Food For The Mind
  26. Afterword

  Appendix
  Bibliography
  Index

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  Karl Keating defends Catholicism from fundamentalist attacks and explains why fundamentalism has been so successful in converting “Romanists”. After showing the origins of fundamentalism, he examines representative anti-Catholic groups and presents their arguments in their own words. His rebuttals are clear, detailed, and charitable. Special emphasis is given to the scriptural basis for Catholic doctrines and beliefs.

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  Confessions Of A Cafeteria Catholic

  $16.95

  One day, philosopher Peter Kreeft reads an open letter published by a friend, Nat Whilk. He’s Catholic, but he sees the Church as unsteady, outdated, obsessive. As a challenge to the “True Believers”, Nat pens a twenty-point manifesto for “cafeteria Catholics”, who pass up certain Church teachings and scoop up others like a diner in a buffet line.”I find in [Catholicism] both much to accept and even love and also much to refuse and even despise”, he asserts. “If you insist on tying God to the Church, you will make me an atheist.”

  Kreeft has an answer for Nat–one that spans over a hundred pages. The result is this book: a sharp, friendly, and funny debate between two honest thinkers trying to understand the Christian life. Nat “is the’cafeteria Catholic’, “writes Kreeft,”and I am the ‘eat all the food Mommy puts on your plate’ Catholic.” Taking on Nat’s manifesto point by point, the Boston College philosopher builds his case for a full-package Catholicism, addressing the themes of authority, love, freedom, conscience, sex, abortion, social justice, science, and more. “Our hopes differ”, he points out to his friend.”Your hope is in man; mine is in God.”

  If, like Nat Whilk, you find yourself wondering why the Church asks for so much commitment, Confessions of a Cafeteria Catholic could be the book for you. This debate serves as a fun and accessible introduction to some of the knottiest aspects of Catholic doctrine. Readers of Peter Kreeft’s apologetic works and his Socrates Meets dialogues will enjoy the latest venture by one of the most celebrated contemporary Catholic writers.

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  Lunatic Liar Or Lord

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  Does your intellect ever challenge your faith? Do you wish Catholicism felt more tangible and verifiable?

  C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity is renowned for its powerful, rational defense of the Christian faith, exploring foundational truths that have guided seekers for generations. Originally delivered as legendary radio broadcasts during World War II, this timeless classic continues to shape the way we understand morality, human nature, marriage, sin, forgiveness, faith, and hope.

  In Lunatic, Liar, or Lord: Unveiling the Truth of Catholicism with C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity, theologian and popular Benedictine College professor Andrew Swafford brings fresh insight to Lewis’s work, making it even more engaging and relevant for today’s readers. Swafford examines Mere Christianity through the lens of Catholic teaching, revealing how Lewis’s arguments naturally point to the truth found in the Church.

  Through this thought-provoking exploration, you’ll wrestle with life’s biggest questions:

  *Why should I care about God?
  *Are there compelling reasons to believe?
  *Does Catholicism best explain my experiences?
  *Can faith truly transform my life?
  *Who is Jesus, and how can we be sure?
  *What difference does Jesus make–and why does it matter?
  *Did Jesus establish an institutional Church?

  More than just an analysis, Lunatic, Liar, or Lord is an invitation to experience Catholicism in a way that speaks to both the heart and the mind. With clarity, depth, and intellectual rigor, Swafford helps you see faith through a transformative new lens–one that respects reason while nurturing belief.

  If you’ve ever questioned, wrestled, or wondered, this book is for you.

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