The journey of aging is different for each of us, but no matter our path, the joys and challenges of getting older give us all a wonderful opportunity to keep growing emotionally and spiritually. In this wise and profound book, Janet Schaeffler draws on her own experiences of aging and the insights of many elders to help us all deal with twelve increasingly important needs: to live a life of meaning and purpose; to joyfully pursue love and relationships; to ask and explore questions; to le...

We are gifted with many ways to pray with and to Mary. This beautiful book contains all the traditional Marian prayers from the Angelus and Regina Coeli to the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows. Arranged by topic and with fascinating background information, it also includes litanies, prayers that honor Mary's various titles, intercessory prayers, including the oldest known prayer to Mary, and many beloved prayers written by saints. A lovely book for anyone seeking to understand Mary or deepen th...

We say the Creed at Mass every Sunday, but how did it come to be and what does it really mean for our lives? The Creed: A Catechist's Guide shows how the Creed can take us into the heart of the Christian mystery and fill us with awe. Rooted in Scripture and Church teaching, each succinct chapter addresses one statement of the Apostle's Creed, offering a wealth of historical and biblical background, reflection questions, meditations, prayers, and activity ideas you may have never associated...

We say the Creed at Mass every Sunday, but how did it come to be and what does it really mean for our lives? The Creed: A Catechist's Guide shows how the Creed can take us into the heart of the Christian mystery and fill us with awe. Rooted in Scripture and Church teaching, each succinct chapter addresses one statement of the Apostle's Creed, offering a wealth of historical and biblical background, reflection questions, meditations, prayers, and activity ideas you may have never associated...

One of the great theological virtues, hope is a sign of our trust in God, the foundation for making our way through difficulties, and an invitation to witness to God’s care in our lives. A psalm, a Pauline passage, and a gospel passage allow us to explore this virtue of which our world is in such need.

Since the ending of Vatican II, the church has officially published no fewer than eight major documents calling for adults to be the center of the church’s educational mission. And the Catholic faithful are calling on the church to quench their thirst for a deepening of their lived faith. They realize that the catechesis they received as children simply isn’t enough to continue in the faith as adults in the church and world; they desire a deepened faith.In Deepening Faith,...

Wouldn’t it be great to have an organized, simple approach for teaching kids how to care for others? This booklet provides hundreds of ideas, approaches, and practices, all organized by the virtues of caring: compassion, empathy, helpfulness, integrity, justice, and more. You’ll find engaging activity ideas, like alphabets of courtesy and gratitude trees, along with conversation starters, suggested Scripture passages, saint stories, and book recommendations. The brief but insightful reflec...

The popular pocket-sized prayer book is intended for both personal and family devotions. This book of new and traditional prayers features a fresh format and contemporary language. It also offers clear direction about prayer, Bible Studies, Confession and Holy Communion. 'My Orthodox Prayer Book' encourages one to pray and to grow in prayer. (Ages 10-adult) The brand new e-book edition of the popular 'My Orthodox Prayer Book' includes all the original prayers and texts that people have com...

Learn how to live with the peace and presence of God in the midst of our hectic, busy lives.Spiritual formation is more than just solitude and contemplative reflections. Spiritual formation happens in the everyday, in each and every moment of life. For those caught up in the busyness of work, family, and church, it often feels like time with God is just another thing on a crowded to-do list.Ken Shigematsu—award-winning author and pastor—will teach you simpl...

A true story about why we sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and lack the courage to simply be ourselves... and how to start choosing happiness again! Are you happy? It may be the wrong question. Most of us think we are relatively happy, while at the same time knowing that we could be happier—maybe even a lot happier. Ordinary people and the finest philosophers have been exploring the question of happiness for thousands of years, and theories abound. But this is no...

FOX News religion analyst, program director of the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM radio, and bestselling author Father Jonathan Morris reveals how the Serenity Prayer offers a sure path to peace and fulfillment for everyone, not just those in recovery programs. The Serenity Prayer states:Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,The courage to change the things I can,And the wisdom to know the difference.Exploring the prayer phras...

Stormie Omartian has helped millions of readers approach God with confidence and experience His power. With transparency and biblical depth, she now shares what it means to connect with God in a deep and meaningful way through the leading of the Holy Spirit. The powerful and meaningful prayers from Lead Me, Holy Spirit are pulled together for readers in this compact book, great for carrying along in a purse, backpack, or briefcase. This is the perfect prayer companion for anyone who desire...