Ray Moore Chief Justice Roy Moore believes the state must acknowledge the moral principles on which America was founded and that it is not illegal to do so. While the separation of church and state may be a credible and legitimate tenet, it has been largely misconstrued and abused during the last forty years. Moore was sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States. His critics, both …

Fr. Joseph Schryvers, C.SS.R. The Gift of Oneself will be for many a fresh, new approach to spirituality - an appeal to generous souls to offer themselves to God as a gift that is at once fitting - since He has given us all we are and have - and complete, for we thereby hold back nothing for ourselves. And in return, Almighty God in a special way concerns Himself with the sanctification of our …

Build your career while you build your faith by discovering the balance and insight of one of history's greatest workers -- St. Ignatius -- founder of the Jesuits.   Literally designed and written to be used in short breaks from work, there are three prompts following each meditation to help you apply St. Ignatius's teaching to interpersonal issues, stress, office politics, goal …

These prayerful meditations about the supernatural mysteries of Christ's passion, death, resurrection, and ascension offer individuals or small groups an opportunity to grow in their faith in God and His Church. The sacraments and liturgy provide the backdrop for this book, which is the second of four volumes based on the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church   For members of …

Let's Go to Heaven! We all long for heaven, and yet, we have only vague notions about what it's like. But maybe we've already been to heaven -- maybe heaven is all around us and we simply don't see it. In this deeply thoughtful and inspiring book, popular author Elizabeth Kelly helps us to see our lives with "heavenly eyes." Drawing on our rich Catholic tradition, Kelly explores the …

    Build your career while you build your faith by discovering the balance and insight of one of history's greatest workers - - St. Ignatius Loyola - - founder of the Jesuits. "Seek God in all things" - St. Ignatius Literally designed and written to be used in short breaks from work, there are three prompts following each meditation to help you apply St. Ignatius's …

Book Description - In the last five years more than one million people in forty-six counties have attended Matthew Kelly's talks, retreats, and seminars. Millions more have been touched by his writings and appearances on major radio and television programs worldwide. Young, charismatic, and extraordinarily engaging, Matthew Kelly comes to the aid of a generation desperately searching for some …

The beloved spiritual writer meditates on the parable of the prodigal son's return -- a powerful drama of fatherhood, filial duty, rivalry, and anger between brothers -- and its enduring lessons for Christianity. Full-color photographs with gatefold cover.

This book is a complete commentary or reflection on the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order. Originally published in the Franciscan Herald magazine in 1979-80, when Father Benet was managing editor, it has since been revised and updated in order for it to apply to contemporary circumstances while staying true to the core message of the SFO Rule.

A spiritual and theological commentary on the SFO constitutions, this book explores the ways in which the constitutions support and nourish spiritual growth both for fraternities and individuals. It attempts to share the ways in which the "law" can assist the SFO member to be a dynamic Christian-Franciscan influence in our world and in our faith communities.

The short reflections on the Secular Franciscan Rule gathered here grew out of back-page editorials in the Franciscan Herald magazine. Meant as additional ideas and insights not touched on in the commentaries, they were assembled for directors of formation. But they are especially useful for the ordinary Secular Franciscan who is looking for a way to reflect on the Rule as a personal or …

The short reflections on the Secular Franciscan Rule gathered here grew out of back-page editorials in the Franciscan Herald magazine. Meant as additional ideas and insights not touched on in the commentaries, they were assembled for directors of formation. But they are especially useful for the ordinary Secular Franciscan who is looking for a way to reflect on the Rule as a personal or …

Originally published in the SFO continuing education bulletin of the Sacred Heart Province, this work focuses on the meaning of the footnotes of the SFO Rule.

A concordance to the SFO Rule, giving for each of the twenty-six articles a quote from the gospels, New Testament, Old Testament, Psalms, writings of St. Francis, Franciscan resources, writings of St. Clare, Vatican II documents, papal statements and prayers from the Sacramentary.

Who is God, and how do we know what He's like? In thirty short chapters that cover a wide range of subjects, best-selling authors Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Bert Ghezzi alert us to the many faceted ways we can learn about God through the daily circumstances of our lives. The face of God is unveiled in engaging stories about forgiveness, kindness, conversion, and family, taken from personal …

“For when I am weak, then I am strong.” –2 Cor 12:10 As Christians, we recognize that life’s struggles can bring us strength and peace even if the challenges remain. This means that surviving is more than merely getting through an ordeal—it is being triumphant in spirit, regardless of the outcome. In Amazing Grace for Survivors , you will will witness God’s …

Catholics must learn how to vote—not just as citizens, but as Catholics too. They need to judge each candidate individually based on where he stands on key moral issues. They need to exclude from their consideration any candidate who is wrong on any of these issues. And that’s where the Voter’s Guide for Serious Catholics comes in. The voter’s guide helps you cast your …

You’re fired!   Only a few years into a career marked by dazzling early success, Tarek Saab’s life took a dramatic turn with his selection for Donald Trump’s reality show, The Apprentice . Viewers soon noticed something unusual about Tarek. Throughout the chaos and pressure—including several boardroom showdowns with Trump—Tarek displayed a forgotten kind of …

The eleven volumes of Augustine’s Sermons to the People, translated by Fr. Edmund Hill (1990-1997) in clear contemporary English, showcase Augustine the brilliant speaker and engaging preacher of the Word. They have proven an indispensable resource for contemporary scholars, who laud Hill’s expert translation and extensive notes. But professors have clamored for an affordable …