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New City Press 202 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 P: 800-462-5980 E: orders@newcitypress.com
15 Days of Prayer with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Author/Editor: François Vayne Publisher Name: New City Press Order #: 978-1-56548-314-9 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.newcitypress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: Born into a humble family which fell into extreme poverty, Saint Bernadette of Lourdes was only fourteen when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her for the first of eighteen visits near Lourdes, in southern France. A woman of faith, purity, and innocence, Saint Bernadette maintained a state of childlike innocence throughout her short life and believed that God is Love and that he never stops calling us from our sin. Although Bernadette endured the painful disease of tuberculosis of the bone, she served a faithful life as a Sister of Notre Dame until her death in 1879. Enjoy your time with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes and be prepared to be surprised as you journey with one of the most engaging spiritual figures of our time.
New City Press 202 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 P: 800-462-5980 E: orders@newcitypress.com
15 Days of Prayer with Saint Francis of Assisi Author/Editor: Thaddée Matura, O.F.M. Publisher Name: New City Press Order #: 978-1-56548-315-6 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.newcitypress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: Many contemporary readers may be familiar with Francis’s life, but not his spiritual vision. In 15 Days of Prayer with Saint Francis, Thaddée Matura selects key texts and provides a commentary that introduces the Poverello’s gospel-based message. This volume provides a spiritual itinerary: the grandeur and misery of the human condition; the love of neighbor, especially the poor and the marginalized; poverty, the path to perfect joy; wonder over all of creation; and, above all, discovering and praising the mystery of the Trinity, the center of every Christian life. Those who may have only an anecdotal acquaintance with the facts of Francis’s life will be astonished at the density of his spiritual message.
St. Anthony Messenger Press 28 W. Liberty St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-5615
Angels of God: The Bible, the Church and the Heavenly Hosts Author/Editor: Mike Aquilina Publisher Name: Servant Books Order #: 978-0-86716-898-3 Retail Price: $12.99 Publisher Website: www.servantbooks.org Audience: Adult Medium: Paperback book
Description: Angels are everywhere—as a matter of fact, right at your side. Forget the sweet-faced cherubs of popular culture, however, and brace yourself for a far more potent reality: powerful heavenly beings who play a significant role in the personal drama of daily life—your life.
Drawing on Scripture (where angels appear often, carrying out crucial tasks), the words of the saints and Church teaching, Mike Aquilina shows how developing our “fellowship with the angels is not an ornament on our religion, it’s a life skill.”
Chicken Soup for the Soul Living Catholic Faith 101 Stories to Offer Hope, Deepen Faith, and Spread Love Author/Editor: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & LeAnn Thieman Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-1-9350-9623-8 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: 400-page paperback – 5½ x 8½ Description: Whether you are a cradle Catholic or a convert; lay, clergy, or religious simply curious or struggling—these 101 stories will deepen your faith in God. A great gift for Confirmation, RCIA, graduations, weddings, new parents, and holidays! People of all ages and religious experiences share humorous, poignant, faith-filled true stories about: ·Catholicism as part of daily modern life ·growing up Catholic ·sacraments and miracles ·God’s unconditional love ·the role the Church plays in personal and professional lives ·renewing and affirming your faith
Christ Our Hope: The Papal Addresses of the Apostolic Journey to the United States Author/Editor: Pope Benedict XVI Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-0561-8 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Youth, Adults Medium: Book
Description: The complete set of Pope Benedict XVI’s addresses, speeches, and homilies from April 15-20, 2008, given in Washington, DC, and New York.
HarperOne 353 Sacramento Street Suite 500 San FranciscoCA94111 P: 800-242-7737 F: 415-477-4444 E: orders@harpercollins.com
A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic Can Do to Transform the World Author/Editor: Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus Publisher Name: HarperOne Order #: ISBN: 978-0-06-133531-0 Retail Price US$: $19.95 Publisher Website: www.harperone.com
Audience: Adults Medium: Hardcover
Description: Carl Anderson and the Knights of Columbus organization want to tell the world about the exciting and history-changing ideas introduced by Pope John Paul II. Through embracing the culture of life and standing with those most marginalized and deemed “useless” or a “burden” by modern society, Christians can change the tone and direction of our culture. Anderson demonstrates that not everyone has to agree on the fundamental questions of life in order to come together on the centrality of loving and caring for others. He brings a message of inclusion and hope in the midst of a clash of civilizations and provides a roadmap for helping Christians understand their role in the world.
Compass Points: Meeting God Every Day at Every Turn Author/Editor: Margaret Silf Publisher Name: Loyola Press Order #: 978-0-8294-2810-0 Retail Price US$: $13.95 Publisher Website: www.loyolapress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Paperback Book
Description: In Compass Points, best-selling Ignatian spirituality author Margaret Silf enables us to see God beyond the grandiose and introduces us to the Divine in our daily lives.
New City Press 202 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 P: 800-462-5980 E: orders@newcitypress.com
Created for Greater Things: Mother Teresa’s Life & Witness Author/Editor: Gloria Hutchinson (ed.) Publisher Name: New City Press Order #: 978-1-56548-285-2 Retail Price: $13.95 Publisher Website: www.newcitypress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Book
Description: Presents Mother Teresa's spiritual way, through an appealing collection of her own writings and a commentary by the editor.
USCCB Publishing 3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 P: 800-235-8722 F: 202-722-8709 E: publications@usccb.org
Essentials for Christian Living Author/Editor: Libreria Editrice Vaticana Publisher Name: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Order #: 7-020 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher Website: www.usccbpublishing.org Audience: Youth, Adults Medium: Book
Description: What do Catholics believe? How are we supposed to act? In this compact little book, Essentials for Christian Living summarizes the core of what Catholics must know and put into practice. Rediscover the traditional prayers and formulas of Catholic doctrine as well as the basic pillars of the faith-the Creed, sacraments, and commandments-in this pocket-sized volume. Encourage yourself to reflect more deeply using the blank space found on each page. Write down a thought, draw a picture, formulate a resolution, or highlight a key word.
It is an invitation to o Pause for a moment of inner silence o Focus one's attention o Write down a thought o Draw a picture o Formulate a resolution o Recall an example o Highlight a key word o "Chew" on the text in the style of lectio divina (divine reading)
The Essential Spirituality Handbook Author/Editor: Wendy M. Wright Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1786-1 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Audience: Adults Medium: Paperback
Description: The Essential Handbook series provides a concise resource for understanding and practicing your faith. The Essential Spirituality Handbook presents the foundations of Catholic spirituality in five sections. Beginning with the theological understanding of the term spirituality, Wendy Wright presents an accessible approach to prayer, virtues, discernment, and satisfaction in living a spiritual life. Readers will find Dr. Wright an excellent guide through the history of Catholic traditions in spirituality.
Europe's Monastery and Convent Guesthouses A Pilgrim's Travel Guide Author/Editor:Kevin J. Wright Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1780-9 Retail Price: $18.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: 256-page paperback – 5½ x 8¼ Description: Visit Europe’s Monastery and Convent Guesthouses with this newly revised and updated guidebook! With updated maps, specific contact information, and detailed descriptions of each monastery and convent house and its location, this book is perfect for travelers, pilgrims, vacationers, and history buffs. With over 275 places of spiritual retreat in 17 European countries, this book offers a wealth of religious information and historical perspectives of the countries and cities in which the convents and guesthouses are located. Humor, history, and facts are interwoven in this delightful book. Ancient history is combined with the religious significance of each location and, with detailed maps and contact information, ensure that everyone will enjoy reading about—and perhaps visiting—Europe’s Monastery and Convent Guesthouses. Kevin J. Wright, founder and president of the World Religious Travel Association (WRTA), is one of the most recognized authorities on faith tourism and hospitality. During his fifteen-year career, he has traveled to thirty countries and visited more than three hundred major places of pilgrimage.
The Crossroad Publishing Company 831 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Phone 845-517-0180 Email info@crossroadpublishing.com
Experiencing Jesus: Ten Meditations for a Changed Life Author/Editor: Michael Kennedy Publisher Name: The Crossroad Publishing Company Order #: ISBN # 9780824521462 Retail Price: $19.95 Publisher Website: www.ipgbook.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book w/ CD
Description: This book and CD package offers ten individual meditations to bring us into the presence of Jesus. Each section includes a gospel reading, a meditation, and reflection questions that focus on the connection between spirituality and social justice.
World Library Publications 3708 River Road Suite 400 Franklin Park, IL 60131 P: 800-566-6150
Fifteen-Minute Retreats to Slow Down Your World Author/Editor: Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Publisher Name: World Library Publications Order#: 017110 ISBN 978-1-58459-377-5 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.wlpmusic.com Audience: Adults Medium: Paperback Book Refection Questions Available?: Yes, within each of the 30 retreats
Description: A collection of thirty scripture-based reflections. For those times in life when you need a breather or a challenge, this book offers wisdom and prayer. Take five minutes for the scripture, five minutes for reading the reflection, and five minutes for prayerful contemplation, and —voila—a fifteen-minute retreat! Great for personal or small group use.
Finding the Monk Within: Great Monastic Values for Today Author/Editor: Edward C. Sellner Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-1-58768-048-9 Retail Price US$: $24.00 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com
Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: With its focus upon key dynamic monastic figures in the history of Christian spirituality, this book explores the relevance of certain monastic values for today.
A Friendship Like No Other: Experiencing God's Amazing Embrace Author/Editor: William A. Barry, SJ Publisher Name: Loyola Press Order #: 978-08294-2702-8 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.loyolapress.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? If so how many? : Free discussion guide is available
Description: Renowned spiritual director William A. Barry, SJ, explores the premise that God wants to relate to us as a close friend. Grounded in biblical tradition and Ignatian spirituality, this book offers a fresh approach to becoming a friend of God and understanding this special relationship.
St. Anthony Messenger Press 28 W. Liberty St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-5615
God, Help Me: How to Grow in Prayer Author/Editor: Jim Beckman Publisher Name: Servant Books Order #: 978-0-86716-890-7 Retail Price: $13.99 Publisher Website: www.sampbooks.org Audience: Adult Medium: Paperback book Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: You’re in your teens, your twenties, your thirties and you’re wondering—does prayer have anything at all to do with your life? You don’t pray, at least not regularly, and you don’t really know how. On the other hand, if God is who he says he is, and if he communicates with us through prayer, as Scripture and the saints and plenty of ordinary people say he does, then clearly you’re missing out on something huge.
Jim Beckman will not only introduce you to the wisdom and teaching of the Church regarding prayer, he will also provide tools that will help you achieve real intimacy with God. Nothing can replace that relationship with God, and nothing can get you there except the mysterious, unfolding experience of daily prayer.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 P: 800-253-7521
God of Surprises, Third Edition Author/Editor: Gerard W. Hughes Publisher Name: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Order #: 978-0-8028-6342-3 Retail Price: $18.00 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Adult Medium: Paperback
Description: One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, God of Surprises takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. Gerard Hughes encourages us to realize the truth of Jesus’ words — “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” — and suggests ways to find that treasure within ourselves. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson.
And God Said, “It’s Good!” Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Football Author/Editor:Gary Graf Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1578-2 Retail Price: $19.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: 192-page hardcover – 5½ x 8¼ Description: And God Said, “It’s Good!” takes the sport of football and compares it to the Bible. Gary Graf combines his love of sports with the Bible, resulting in an amusing and fun-loving book that will delight every sports fan. Entertaining and easy-to-read for everyone!
Liguori Publications 1 Liguori Drive Liguori, MO 63057-9999 P: 800-325-9521 F: 800-325-9526E: liguori@liguori.org And God Said, “Play Ball!”Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Baseball Author/Editor:Gary Graf Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1475-4 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: 192-page paperback with flaps – 5½ x 8¼
Description: Entertaining, fanciful, and inspirational — this book draws from the lives of Jesus Christ and Yogi Berra; Joseph, son of Jacob, and Joe DiMaggio; Moses and Hank Aaron; Saint Peter and Jackie Robinson. And God Said, “Play Ball!” makes the Bible more approachable by relating it to a game loved by both children and adults.
Heroic Living: Discover Your Purpose and Change the World Author/Editor: Chris Lowney Publisher Name: Loyola Press Order #: 978-0-8294-2442-3 Retail Price: $22.95 Publisher Website: www.loyolapress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Hardback Book
Description: Chris Lowney combines his business expertise with proven practices of Ignatian spirituality in his new book, Heroic Living. The reader will find all the tools and strategies needed to make practical long-term life changes that will lead to satisfaction and wholeness that every person desires so deeply.
New City Press 202 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 P: 800-462-5980 E: orders@newcitypress.com
The Hour of the Tiger Author/Editor: Megan McKenna Publisher Name: New City Press Order #: 978-1-56548-325-5 Retail Price: $17.95 Publisher Website: www.newcitypress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions Available: Yes.
Description: Through stories, anecdotes and scriptural passages, the author encourages us to “be not afraid,” to take courage and grace in the living of life to its fullest, to lessen the encroachment of fear by knowing and recognizing the possibilities and experiences yet to be embraced.
The Husband Handbook Author/Editor:William E. Rabior and David Wachowiak Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1745-8 Retail Price: $7.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: 96-page paperback — 5⅛ x 7⅜ Description: The secret to a happy marriage lies in knowing married life is a work in progress — most couples feel their marriage could be something more than it already is. A husband is called upon to be a protector, a guide, and so much more — not in competition with his wife, but in collaboration. If husbands become stronger, marriages will become stronger, and so will families. This handbook provides direction for communicating effectively, handling stress, and keeping passion alive. Each chapter concludes with reflection points that will guide husbands to make the most of being a great leader, lover, and nurturer. The final chapter also contains a list of fifty things married couples can do to bring them closer. William E. Rabior is a hospital chaplain and psychotherapist specializing in relationship issues, grief, and depression. He has been writing for Liguori Publications for nearly forty years. He lives in Saginaw, Michigan, with his wife, Susan, and daughter, Gabrielle. David Wachowiak holds a master’s degree in education from Central Michigan University. He currently runs the Seton Cove Spirituality Center for St. Mary’s of Michigan. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Saginaw, where they both serve the diocese as commissioned lay ministers. They have two sons, Phillip and Peter.
The Crossroad Publishing Company 831 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Phone 845-517-0180 Email info@crossroadpublishing.com
An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer: Spiritual Reflections According to the Spiritual Exercises Author/Editor: Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV Publisher Name: The Crossroad Publishing Company Order #: 978-0-8245-2487-6 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.ipgbook.com Audience: Adults Medium: 96 pages book Description: Fr. Timothy Gallagher’s blend of commonsense insight and historical wisdom has made him one of the most sought-after experts on Ignatian spirituality. In this new guide, Fr. Tim offers 40 practical, directed meditations leading to a more prayerful life.
Jesus and the Emergence of a Catholic Imagination: An Illustrated Journey Author/Editor: John Pfordresher Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-4453-2 Retail Price: $27.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Supplemental Resource:Spirituality: Faith and Culture Audience: Adults, Academic Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? If so how many? : Yes. 60
Description: This richly illustrated book traces the development of a specifically Catholic imagination from its roots in the thought-world of Jesus to Catholic art at the end of the first millennium.
The Word Among Us Press 9639 Doctor Perry Rd, #126 Ijamsville, MD 21754 P: 800-842-0646 E: theresa@wau.org
Jesus and Prayer Author/Editor: Daniel Harrington, SJ Publisher Name: The Word Among Us Press Order #: BPNTE9 Retail Price: $10.95 Publisher Website: www.wau.org Audience: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: How did Jesus pray, and what can we learn from his teachings on prayer? In this inspiring and informative book, renowned Scripture scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, looks at the prayers of Jesus as well as the New Testament prayers about him. His insightful explanations consider the Jewish heritage of the prayers as well as their use by the early Christians. Each chapter ends with a “think, pray, and act” section that helps us to see how these ancient prayers can deepen our relationship with God and shape our character and outlook on the world and other people. Our own conversations with the heavenly Father will be enriched when we turn to him as Jesus did.
The Word Among Us Press 9639 Doctor Perry Rd, #126 Ijamsville, MD 21754 P: 800-842-0646 E: theresa@wau.org
The Joy of Knowing Christ Author/Editor: Pope Benedict XVI Publisher Name: The Word Among Us Press Order #: BPBDE9 Retail Price: $11.95 Publisher Website: www.wau.org Audience: Adult Medium: Book
Description: As Pope Benedict XVI notes in the first meditation in this collection, knowing that there is a God who is good, who knows us, who is so near to us, is truly the gospel—the good news that brings us joy. These fifty-five reflections on passages from the gospels, taken from the pope’s homilies and Angelus messages over the first three years of his papacy, reveal Benedict’s passionate love for Christ, his depth of faith, his grasp of Scripture, and his perspective on the challenges facing us as Christians in the world today. Pope Benedict is a brilliant theologian and scholar, but first and foremost he is a pastor, and this is evident in every meditation in this collection. A strong advocate of lectio divina, the prayerful reading of the Scriptures, Pope Benedict shows us how much nourishment and inspiration we can derive from meditating on the word of God.
The Joy of Praying the Psalms Author/Editor: Nancy deFlon Order No: RP741/04 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: The Psalms will come alive for new and veteran prayers as they are reminded of the richness of this tradition for both individual and communal prayer. As an added bonus, the author provides lay people with one of the best explanations of the Liturgy of the Hours available today. 112 pp., 5 x 7.
Lectio Divina: Contemplative Awakening and Awareness Author/Editor: Christine Valters Paintner and Lucy Wynkoop, OSB Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-4531-7 Retail Price: $18.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Grounded in Benedictine tradition, this book provides an accessible approach to praying with scripture as well as several concrete and creative ways of praying lectio with different “texts” such as poetry, icons, and movies.
The Crossroad Publishing Company 831 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Phone 845-517-0180 Email info@crossroadpublishing.com
Lectio Divina: Renewing the Ancient Practice of Praying the Scriptures Author/Editor: M. Basil Pennington Publisher Name: The Crossroad Publishing Company Order #: 978-0-8245-1736-6 Retail Price: $16.95 Publisher Website: www.ipgbook.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book • 184 pages
Description: A simple and practical guide to the centuries-old discipline of meditative scripture reading by beloved Fr. Basil Pennington. “Anyone who desired to learn how to pray with, from, and through the sacred scriptures will be enriched by this book.”—Praying Magazine
Lessons for Living from the 23rd Psalm Author/Editor: Victor M. Parachin Order No: RP130/04 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Verse by verse, this veteran author and preacher breathes new life into a very old and trusted psalm. Supporting Scriptures, affirmations and prayers reinforce the writer's inspirational, true-life reflections. 96 pp., 5 x 7
RENEW International 1232 George Street Plainfield, NJ 07062-1717 Main phone: 908-769-5400 Toll-free orders: 888-433-3221 Fax: 908-769-5660 E: Renew@renewintl.org
Longing for the Holy: Spirituality for Everyday Life Publisher Name: RENEW International Order #: 978-1-930978-90-4 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.renewintl.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book, Audio CD Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: Experience how the gentle spiritual guidance and practical wisdom of best-selling author, Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I. can enliven everyday life with this new faith-sharing resource.
Ideal for faith-sharing or individual reflection, Longing for the Holy covers different dimensions of contemporary spiritual life.
It is for those who want to enrich their sense of the presence of God and develop a deeper spiritual journey.
Great for enriching the spirituality and faith of your RENEW groups and small faith-sharing communities.
" A very good guide for faith-sharing meetings, .... Father Rolheiser's insights put the concepts of traditional Catholic spirituality in contemporary terms, which have proved helpful to many." -Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Office for Spiritual Development, Archdiocese of New York
St. Anthony Messenger Press 28 W. Liberty St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 P: 800-488-0488 F: 734-332-0131 E: stanthony@americancatholic.org
Making Sense of God: A Woman's Perspective Author/Editor: Elizabeth A. Dreyer Publisher Name: St. Anthony Messenger Press Order #: 978-0-86716-884-6 Retail Price: $11.95 Publisher Website: www.SAMPbooks.org Audienc: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? If so how many? : 50
Description: Catholic theologian Elizabeth Dreyer encourages us to acknowledge our dignity, harvest our gifts and empower all women in church and society. Dreyer helps us to shape what we think about God, justice, love, prayer, family life, and the destiny of humanity.
Manual del predicador Una guía para preparar presentaciones Author/Editor: José-Román Flecha Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 9780764817274 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: Paperback book
Description:La misión de evangelizar corresponde a todos los cristianos. Aunque sólo algunos reciben el llamado especial para consagrarse totalmente a esta misión, todos debemos dar testimonio de nuestra fe. En este libro el P. José-Román Flecha nos enseña cómo realizar esta misión específicamente a través de la predicación. Este libro responde a las necesidades de muchos laicos que ejercen una forma de liderazgo en las parroquias. También es una herramienta actualizada para todos los ministros de la Iglesia que evangelizan a través de la palabra.
USCCB Publishing 3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 P: 800-235-8722 F: 202-722-8709 E: publications@usccb.org
Mary: Spiritual Thoughts Series Author/Editor: Pope Benedict XVI Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Order #: 7-054 Retail Price: $9.95 Publisher Website: www.usccbpublishing.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Embrace Mary, the mother of God and all Christians! Pope Benedict XVI shares his thoughts on Mary as the mother of God and pillar of the Church in this two-volume book. Enjoy selections from the Pope's writings, speeches, and sermons on occasions celebrating Mary. Let the Holy Father's explanation of the special Catholic understanding of Mary's mystery enrich your faith journey. Use the space set aside in the book to record your own thoughts. For all Christians who want to learn more about Mary.
St. Anthony Messenger Press 28 W. Liberty St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-5615
Meeting Jesus in the Gospels Author/Editor: George Martin Publisher Name: Servant Books Order #: 978-0-86716-900-3 Retail Price: $13.99 Publisher Website: www.servantbooks.org Audience: Adult Medium: Paperback book Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: What do you think of Jesus? Do you think of him at all? Maybe you’re too busy or you’ve lost interest or you’ve betrayed his friendship. Maybe you think there’s nothing more to discover or maybe you think there is but don’t know where to start. George Martin offers some good news: It’s never too late to get to know Jesus. Jesus is near to you and passionately concerned about your well-being.
In these short, lively reflections, Martin explores Scripture to reveal how Jesus demonstrates his mercy, comfort, strength and forgiveness, and how, time and again, he leads us out of our anxieties into his steadfast presence.
St. Anthony Messenger Press 28 W. Liberty St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 P: 800-488-0488 F: 734-332-0131 E: servanteditor@americancatholic.org
Moments of Grace Author/Editor: Al Kresta/Nick Thomm Publisher Name: Servant Books Order #: 978-0-86716-862-4 Retail Price US$: $14.99 Publisher Website: www.servantbooks.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Catholic radio host Al Kresta conducted interviews with well-known Catholics, asking them to identify a particular event when God broke through to them.
New City Press 202 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 P: 800-462-5980 E: orders@newcitypress.com
Mother to All, Mother Forever Author/Editor: Megan McKenna Publisher Name: New City Press Order #: 978-1-56548-316-3 Retail Price: $8.95 Publisher Website: www.newcitypress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Book
Description: Pope John Paul II referred to Mary as “Mother to all, and Mother forever.” The faithful know they can count on the heavenly Mother’s concern: Mary will never abandon them. By taking her into our own home as a supreme gift from the heart of the crucified Christ, we are assured a uniquely effective presence in the task of showing the world in every circumstance the fruitfulness of love and the authentic meaning of life.
My Daily Spiritual Companion Author/Editor: Marci Alborghetti Publisher Name: Catholic Book Publishing, Corp. Order #: 380/19BN, 380/19BG, 380/19GN, 380/19LAV Retail Price: $9.95 Publisher Website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: A finely crafted pocket-sized book to record the special occasions of loved ones and pray with the Saint-of-the-Day for their intentions. 160 pages,4x6, imit. leather binding. Avail in Burgundy, Brown, Green, Lavender.
Our Daily Bread: Glimpsing the Eucharist through the Centuries Author/Editor: Ralph Wright, OSB Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-4525-6 Retail Price US$: $16.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Our Daily Bread provides a sample through twenty-one centuries of writing about the eucharist. From St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians – the earliest account in writing that survives of the eucharist – through Francis of Assisi, Julian of Norwich, to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope Benedict XVI, each century is represented.
Praying the Way Jesus Prayed: Breaking Through the Barriers That Keep Us from Connecting with God Author/Editor: Mark Link, SJ Publisher Name: Loyola Press Order #: 978-0-8294-2725-7 Retail Price: $11.95 Publisher Website: www.loyolapress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Paperback Book
Description: By looking closely at the example of Jesus, Fr. Link shows readers uncomfortable with praying how they can pray effectively, and he shows those who already engage in prayer how to have a richer, deeper communication with God.
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Dr. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 P: 800-253-7521
Put Down Your Sword: Answering the Gospel Call to Creative Nonviolence Author/Editor: John Dear Publisher Name: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Order #: 978-0-8028-6357-7 Retail Price: $16.00 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Adult Medium: paperback book
Description: Few books on the market share not only a vision of Jesus’ nonviolence but also ways of actually living out that same vision today. Who better to write such a work than Father John Dear, an internationally known peacemaker? Put Down Your Sword invites us into Jesus’ way of nonviolence as presented by the Gospels. Arguing that all Christians must follow Christ’s example in the ways of peace, Dear outlines the many actions he himself has taken following the path of nonviolence, modeling his own vision of peace in this turbulent world.
First sharing his convictions and insights about the nonviolence of Jesus, the Beatitudes, the nature of God, and the mystery of the resurrection, Dear goes on to relate stories from the various protests in which he has been involved. Journal entries from missions to India and Colombia offer a poignant backdrop for his impassioned argument. Dear also profiles the peacemakers he finds most inspiring, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Henri Nouwen to Joan Baez. Finally, he reflects on care for the earth, the teachings of Thomas Merton, and the vision of a new world without war, poverty, or violence.
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In Shining Splendor: Easter Season Meditations on the Exsultet Author/Editor: Father Richard Fragomeni Art by Jan Pitz Publisher Name: World Library Publications Order #: 005714 Retail Price: $29.95 Publisher Website: www.wlpmusic.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book with CD
Description: Prayer, art, and musical reflection all in one. Fr. Fragomeni has written over 50 days of rich meditations on the great Easter vigil song of praise, the Exsultet, accompanied by the exquisite art of Jane Pitz. A CD with the complete Exsultet Proclamation and 9 additional music tracks included.
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St. Paul: Spiritual Thoughts Series Author/Editor: Pope Benedict XVI Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Order #: 7-053 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher Website: www.usccbpublishing.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Unite yourselves with Christ! Let Pope Benedict XVI teach you how to share the gift of Christ with the world like St. Paul did. Every page has a thought from the Pope about St. Paul's life and writings. Use the space in the book to record your own thoughts. Read, grow your biblical literacy, and dive into St. Paul's writings. A book for everyone seeking Christ.
Saint Paul the Apostle for Every Day: A Vision That Inspires, A Mission for Life Author/Editor: Michael P. Kerrigan, CSP Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-4567-6 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Youth, Adults Medium: Book
Description: Published to coincide with the Year of St. Paul announced by Pope Benedict XVI, this book offers a daily scripture verse for reflection based on the writings of St. Paul and on events narrated in the Acts of the Apostles. These reflections are organized around monthly themes and the Church's liturgical calendar.
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Tell It Slant: A Conversation on the Language of Jesus in His Stories and Prayers Author/Editor: Eugene H. Peterson Publisher Name: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Order #: 978-0-8028-2954-2 Retail Price: $24.00 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Adult Medium: Hardcover book
Study Guide Available Separately: Tell It Slant – Study Guide Eugene Peterson and Peter Santucci 978-0-8028-6379-9 $6.00 Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Description: Just as God used words both to create the world and to give us commandments, we too use words for many different purposes. In fact, we use the same language to talk to each other and to talk to God. Can our everyday speech, then, be just as important as the words and prayers we hear from the pulpit? Eugene Peterson unequivocally says “Yes!”
Tell It Slant explores how Jesus used language — he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. His was not a direct language of information or instruction but an indirect, oblique language requiring a participating imagination — “slant” language. In order to witness and teach accurately in Jesus’ name, then, it is important for us to use language the way he did. Part 1 focuses on Jesus’ words in everyday contexts — his teachings to the crowds, the stories he told, his conversations with his disciples. Part 2 shifts the focus to Jesus’ prayers — the words he spoke to God the Father.
Peterson’s Tell It Slant promises to deepen our understanding of Jesus’ words, strengthen our awareness of language as a gift of God, and nurture our efforts to make all of our speech convey a blessing to others. “Language — given to us to glorify God, to receive the revelation of God, to witness to the truth of God, to offer praise to God — is constantly at risk. Too often the living word is desiccated into propositional cadavers, then sorted into exegetical specimens in bottles of formaldehyde. We end up with godtalk. . . . My concern is that we use God’s gift of language in consonance with the God who speaks. Jesus is the primary person with whom we have to do in this business. Jesus most of all. Jesus, the Word made flesh. . . . I want to nurture an awareness of the sanctity of words, the holy gift of language whether it is directed vertically or horizontally. Just as Jesus did.” — from the introduction
Ten Evenings With God Author/Editor:Ilia Delio, OSF Publisher Name: Liguori Publications Order #: 978-0-7648-1742-7 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.liguori.org Medium: 144-page paperback – 5½ x 8¼
Description:Sometimes the gift of free will does not seem like God has done us a favor. God has given us free will, but what is God’s will in our lives? To seek God’s will, we must get to know God. This book helps us to explore the will of God not as an end in itself, but as the path to freedom; not the freedom of autonomy, but the freedom of love. The author takes the reader on a lovely journey through Ten Evenings With God and examines prayer as a relationship with God, the importance of solitude for listening to God, and the use of the senses in discerning God’s presence in our lives. Each of the ten chapters deals with a different way to see God’s will, including understanding that God’s love is the foundation for His will. Each chapter ends with guiding questions designed to help readers reflect upon their relationship with God. Everyone must make hard choices in life, and sometimes it is difficult to understand God’s will when making life-changing decisions. This book reinforces the simple fact that God is love and out of this love flows all of life.
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United States Catholic Catechism for Adults United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Order #: 5-450 Retail Price: $24.95 Publisher Website: www.usccbpublishing.org Audience: Youth, Adults Medium: Book
Description: The presence of the Catholic Church in the United States reaches back to the founding days of our country through the leadership of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. His story, like other stories at the start of the chapters in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, gives us a glimpse into the lives of Catholics who lived out their faith throughout our country's history. Each chapter in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults includes stories, doctrine, reflection, quotations, discussion questions, and prayer to lead the reader to a deepening faith. The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults is an excellent resource for preparation of catechumens in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and for ongoing catechesis of adults.
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When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way Author/Editor: Katrina J. Zeno Publisher Name: The Word Among Us Press Order #: BWGCE9 Retail Price: $11.95 Publisher Website: www.wau.org Audience: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions Available: Yes
Description: In her book, Katrina J. Zeno, inspires us to have a heart of hope when life presents difficult times. A heart that presses into God and stays connected instead of drawing away during difficult times. Through personal stories, anecdotes, witnesses, and Scripture, Zeno invites women to recognize God’s goodness, presence, and action in their lives.
The Word for Every Season: Reflections on the Lectionary Readings (Cycle B) Author/Editor: Dianne Bergant, CSA Publisher Name: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-4545-4 Retail Price US$: $16.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Adult Medium: Book Refection Questions: 210 Available
Description: A well-known biblical scholar presents thought-provoking reflections on the Lectionary readings for each Sunday and feast for the Year of Mark.
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The Word of God: Spiritual Thoughts Series Author/Editor: Pope Benedict XVI Publisher Name: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Order #: 7-065 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher Website: www.usccbpublishing.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Discover new ways to encounter the word of God! Pope Benedict XVI shares his reflections on the many ways God meets us in his word. Drawing upon texts from both the Old and New Testaments, the Holy Father shows how God wants all his children to know him by hearing and reading his word. These excerpts from the Pope's sermons, speeches, and writings help "break open" the word of God into a path of encounter for anyone wanting to meet him. Use this book to learn the Bible, record your thoughts in the allotted space, and discuss points with family and friends.
