Ask Him . . . for Hope An inspiring spiral bound little flip-book which stands in a built-in easel and can be used over and over. We all go through times when life is difficult and the outcome uncertain. That's when we need to step back and see things from God's perspective. Here in this little book are 52 insightful reminders to put our hope in Him - not in our circumstances. Ask Him for …

In his online column, Mark Hart (a.k.a. the Bible Geek) has responded to hudreds of queries from people who want to understand more about how to live the Christian life. Here's just a sample of the topics he tackles: What does God want you to be? Why is taking the Lord's name in vain such a big deal? Is Jesus truly present in the Eucharist? Is the Catholic Mass in the Bible? Why do we …

Ask the Bible Geek® 2 More Answers to Questions From Catholic Teens   Mark Hart   It's about time—finding God in the good times, the bad times, party time, ordinary time, all the time. In these questions and answers from his online column, Ask the Bible Geek® , Mark Hart helps young people make time for God, "the timeless One who entered time and space" for each of us. With wisdom …

Do you believe that God answers all prayers? Does God answer all your prayers? As Christians, we believe that God always answers our prayers, but we don’t always get the answers we want. Popular Catholic author Woodeene Koenig-Bricker has discovered a prayer that asks God for gifts that he wants to give us--and our Lord’s answers will delight us! The prayer, written by the beloved …

Explore the fascinating night sky with this acclaimed self-teaching guide. From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, this new edition of Astronomy brings the wonders of the cosmos to life. Offering a unique, successful self-teaching format, this practical, user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and …

A journalistic account of the life of the founder of Opus Dei. Easy to read, with black & white photos. Francois Gondrand is a consultant in social communications. He knew Saint Josemaria Escriva personally and his book is based on personal recollections, numerous documents and testimonies of many who also knew the founder.

At Home with the Word 2010 Large Print Edition Margaret Nutting Ralph, Daniel J. Scholz, John P. Imler, Maria Leonard, Mary Caswell Walsh At Home with the Word is available in a Large Print Edition and is your guide to a deeper understanding of all the Sunday readings for the liturgical year. This year's annual provides you with all the Sunday readings for Year C, offers insights into the …

At Home with the Word 2010 Margaret Nutting Ralph, Daniel J. Scholz, John P. Imler, Maria Leonard, Mary Caswell Walsh  At Home with the Word is your guide to a deeper understanding of all the Sunday readings for the liturgical year. This year's annual provides you with all the Sunday readings for Year C, offers insights into the readings from pastoral ministers, and suggests ways to …

Description:   Written by a long-time friend and associate of Mother Teresa, this work features nearly 100 of Mother Teresa's favorite prayers, including many of her own works. Covering a variety of issues and situations, these prayers demonstrate Mother Teresa's spiritual mission: to spread peace and love throughout the world. Hardcover

This very short introduction to the history of the Catholic Church covers the centuries from the inception of the Catholic Church when Jesus entrusted the keys of the Kingdom to St. Peter to the eve of the Council of Trent in 1545. As a quick overview of these years the work introduces us to saints and sinners, to the authentic doctrine of the Church and to the heresies which have sought to …

Athanasius (c. 295-373), Bishop of Alexandria, spiritual master and theologian, was a major figure of 4th-century Christendom.  The Life of Antony is one of the foremost classics of asceticism.  The Letter to Marcellinus is an introduction to the spiritual sense of the Psalms.

What is necessary for salvation? The promise of Eternal life has been a clarion call to the Saints for centuries, rousing them to action and heroic virtue. They knew that, compared with Eternity, this life is but a shadow. We must seek the same destination as the Saints in the midst of a world filled with amusements and vanities that constantly threaten our journey to Heaven. St. Alphonsus …

  Colorado rancher Atticus Cody receives word that his wayward younger son, Scott, has committed suicide in Resurrection, Mexico. When Atticus travels south to recover Scott's body, he is puzzled by what he finds there and begins to suspect murder. Illuminating those often obscure chambers of the human heart, Atticus is the story of a father's steadfast and almost unfathomable love for …

Audrey is the compelling story of a remarkable little French girl who developed leukemia at age 6 and died at age 8. Born into a normal Catholic family, from a very young age she developed a spiritual sensitivity and pure faith that was often surprising to those who knew her. More than a biography, this is a series of chronological vignettes that will both challenge and inspire the reader. You …

To bring the Mass and prayer closer to the lives of children! You wish to find for your children a spiritual guide perfectly adapted to their lives to: • Accompany them on the path of the daily prayer , • Help them develop and nourish their spiritual lives, • Hand on to them the rich spiritual Christian values, • Encourage them in living fully the life of the Church. …

The August 2009 Word Among Us magazine. The Word Among Us - The Word Among Us PLUS The Daily Mass Supplement combines the daily meditations & feature articles from The Word Among Us, and the official Catholic Mass readings from the Sacred Scriptures, into one convenient and easy to use resource for every day of the year. The Word Among us is published every month of the year. To order …

How can I pray better? How do I know God hears my prayers? How can I ‘pray always,’ as Jesus commands? Why must I ask for things God already knows I need? Such were the questions that perplexed a young North African man, Augustine Aurelius (354-430), whose intense yearning for God led him into a profound and lifelong encounter with Christ in prayer. There Augustine found answers to …

It is the year 597 and Pope Gregory is sending a select number of his monks, led by Fr. Augustine, to re-evangelize England.  Young Wolf, born in that land but raised in Rome, accompanies his father, Wolfstan, who goes as a guide and interpreter.  Though the King of Kent's wife is a Christian, the missionaries from Rome do not know whether they will be welcomed, tolerated or …