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Each of the daily meditations in an easy-to-read giant type edition of this popular daily devotional features a text from Sacred Scripture, a quotation from the writings of a Saint, and a meaningful prayer. It includes an introduction by Rev. Frederick Schroeder that offers insights into the power of prayer.

This book is attractively illustrated, printed in two colors, and includes a handy ribbon marker that makes it easy to keep one's place in this daily companion.

The large Clothbound Edition includes all the enhanced features that celebrants have come to know and trust from Catholic Book Publishing: Large, easy-to-read type; printed and doubly reinforced end papers; durable, functional tabs; a sturdy, Roxite cover; and satin ribbon markers that add an elegant finishing touch. Specially produced acid-neutral cream paper from established, quality mills ensures the highest opacity available in the world and consistency of the highest degree, without adding unnecessary bulk and weight.

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The journey to God is sustained by the exercise of the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and charity. But how do we properly understand and live out these virtues in the modern world?

In Faith, Hope, and Charity, Preacher to the Papal Household Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa utilizes a liturgical framework to lead us deeper into the practice of the theological virtues. Developing a series of sermons delivered in the presence of Pope John Paul II in 1992 and Pope Francis in 2022, Cardinal Cantalamessa opens up a spiritual journey to Bethlehem in short daily stretches in the footsteps of the Magi.

Drawing on ancient tradition while facing the existential challenges of the present age, these reflections encourage all of us--modern Magi from the West--to lay down our gifts before the Great King: faith, hope, and charity.

"What does it matter where we go? Wherever we go, won't we be serving God there?"

Father Solanus Casey (1870-1957) -- Wisconsin native, Capuchin friar, and miracle-worker -- lived this motto throughout his life. By his gentle, cheerful example, he taught others to have that same trust in God.

Wherever he was sent -- whether to parishes in New York City or monasteries in Detroit and Huntington, Indiana -- Father Casey was widely sought after for his wise counsel, powerful prayers, and miraculous healings. Visitors flocked to the humble monastery doorkeeper, seeking physical cures, advice, and spiritual renewal. Thousands of mourners attended his funeral in July 1957, hailing him as a modern saint.

Catherine M. Odell proves that Father Casey's witness remains more important than ever. Featuring first-hand personal accounts and 16 pages of photos, Father Solanus Casey takes readers past the ordinary appearance of this self-effacing friar into his extraordinary holiness.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author Catherine M. Odell, a native of South Bend, Indiana, grew up and was educated in the shadow of Notre Dame's "Golden Dome." A freelance journalist, curriculum writer, editor, and teacher, she is the author of eleven other books, including Our Sunday Visitor's Those Who Saw Her: Apparitions of Mary; Faustina: Apostle of Divine Mercy; Praying the Rosary for Intercession; and Angels of the Lord: 365 Reflections on Our Heavenly Guardians (co-authored with Margaret Savitskas). Odell and her husband Bill have two grown children and make their home in South Bend. She is a committed organic gardener, baker, walker, and reader.

Favorite Prayers from the Imitation of Christ from Catholic Book Publishing is an essential prayer book for all those who have been touched by Thomas à Kempis\'s spiritual masterpiece, the Imitation of Christ, as well as those wishing to learn more about this extremely popular book. This new book offers 160 pages of prayers from the classic work with all prayers printed in large type, two colors, and with sense lines for easier reading and understanding. Whether this book is an introduction to the Imitation of Christ or a way to continue to the experience, it will be a cherished prayer book with its beautifully embossed red imitation leather cover.

Finding God Through Meditation is the second book of Dan Burke's Navigating series that brings the wisdom of the saints into your hands. This series is a goldmine for Catholics to deepen your relationship with God and to grow into a deeper union with Jesus Christ. Finding God Through Meditation by St. Peter of Alcantara is little known, as is the saint himself. Don't let that fool you. He directed the great mystic St. Teresa of Avila on difficult questions she had about prayer, for which she has written about in her Interior Castle. St. Teresa turned to this great treatise on meditation by St. Peter for guidance. St. Peter of Alcantara's work is a sure antidote to much of the false teaching of our day. His insights on prayer are profound and far reaching. You will find here the gems God that has in store for all who truly desire to grow in relationship with Him in prayer. Finding God Through Meditation gives you a window into perspectives on prayer that should challenge and enrich you for years to come.

First Book of Saints 978-0-89942-133-9

First Book of Saints by popular author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces early readers to the lives of 40 well-known and beloved Saints. The stories of these holy men and women can help children understand the beauty of the way they lived and come to appreciate their saintly example. Reading about their lives can encourage children to share these Saints' faith and joy by showing their love for God and those around them. This encounter with the Saints begins and ends with a beautiful prayer.
Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style that will appeal to parents, teachers, and children, the life of each figure in this classic and enduring collection is beautifully illustrated in full color. First Book of Saints has been a favorite of Catholics for years and will introduce your child or grandchild to the Saints in the Catholic Church.

Among the features of this book:
● Brief and simple descriptions of each Saint
● Illustrations of each Saint
● High-quality card stock pages
● Durable binding
● Conveniently sized at 5-1/2" x 7-3/8" to accommodate little hands
● Nihil Obstat
● Imprimatur
● Attractive hardcover

Learning about Saints plays a crucial role in shaping children's spiritual, moral, and personal growth. Saints serve as tangible examples of faith, courage, and compassion, showing children how ordinary people achieved extraordinary lives by dedicating themselves to their beliefs and values. Their lives inspire children to adopt virtues such as kindness, humility, and perseverance.
Through the stories of Saints, children learn powerful lessons about overcoming challenges, selfless service, and standing firm in the face of adversity. For example, Saint Francis of Assisi teaches the importance of simplicity and care for creation, while Saint Teresa of Calcutta exemplifies compassion and dedication to helping those in need. These narratives motivate children to emulate these qualities in their own lives, encouraging them to contribute positively to their families, schools, and communities.
Learning about Saints also connects children to their faith tradition and provides a sense of belonging to a broader spiritual family. It deepens their understanding of the history and culture of their religion while fostering a greater appreciation of its teachings. Many Saints played pivotal roles in shaping societies, advocating for justice, and caring for the vulnerable, offering children concrete examples of how faith can inspire meaningful change.
Moreover, Saints provide hope and inspiration, showing that even amidst life's difficulties, faith and determination can lead to triumph. Studying their lives gives children role models to aspire to and encourages them to live with purpose, love, and integrity.

The following Saints are featured in this title:

Our Lady, Queen of All Saints

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Saint Agnes

Saint Francis de Sales

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Saint John Bosco

Saint Patrick

Saint John Baptist de la Salle

Saint Bernadette

Saint Dominic Savio

Saint Isidore

Saint Dymphna

Saint Rita

Saint Joan of Arc

Saint Anthony of Padua

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Saint Thomas More

Saint John the Baptist

Saint Maria Goretti

Saint Benedict

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Saint Lawrence

Saint Clare

Saint John Berchmans

Saint Tarcisius

Saint Bernard

Saint Pius X

Saint Rose of Lima

Saint Augustine

Saint Peter Claver

Saint Vincent de Paul

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus

Saint Teresa of Avila

Saint Margaret Mary

Saint Gerard Majella

Saint Isaac Jogues

Saint Charles Borromeo

Saint Stanislaus Kostka

Saint Frances Cabrini

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Saint Cecilia

Saint Catherine Laboure

Saint Francis Xavier

Saint Lucy

Saint John of the Cross

Saint Stephen

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Henri Nouwen's never-before-published story of his surprising friendship with a traveling trapeze troupe.

During the last five years of his life, best-selling spiritual author Henri J. M. Nouwen became close to The Flying Rodleighs, a trapeze troupe in a traveling circus. Like Nouwen's own life, a trapeze act is full of artistry, exhilarating successes, crushing failures and continual forgiveness. He wrote about his experience in a genre new to him: creative non-fiction.

In Flying, Falling, Catching, Nouwen's colleague and friend Carolyn Whitney-Brown presents his unpublished trapeze writings framed by the true story of his rescue through a hotel window by paramedics during his first heart attack. Readers will meet Nouwen as a spiritual risk taker who was transformed through his engagement with these trapeze artists, as well as his participation in the Civil Rights movement, his life in community with people with intellectual disabilities, his personal growth through friendships during the 1990s AIDS pandemic, and other unexpected encounters.

What will we do with our lives, and with whom will we do it? In this story of flying and catching, Nouwen invites us all to let go and fly, even when we are afraid of falling.

"Timeless wisdom for life from one of the great spiritual masters of our age."--James Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

The beloved author of The Return of the Prodigal Son offers an inspirational and compelling case for why Christianity is still relevant, beautiful, intelligent, and necessary in our modern world.

At one of the lowest points in Henri Nouwen's life, he gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawn from those talks, Following Jesus reveals the deep turmoil and sometimes turbulent inner life of a man who has become an icon of compassion and vulnerability for Christians and non-Christians alike. He writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope, and he explains why, with so many choices available to the twenty-first-century seeker, including atheism and secularism, the greatest reward for those looking for fulfillment is to choose belief in God. Along the way he offers warm, insightful, and practical spiritual habits to help readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately gratifying road of conviction and faith.

Praise for Following Jesus

"Few writers have influenced me more than Henri Nouwen. These newly published lectures offer fresh and timely insights amid the familiar cadences of Nouwen's prose, written from a place of deep anxiety but even deeper hope."--John Inazu, professor of political science, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Confident Pluralism

"In Following Jesus, beloved pastor and spiritual mentor Henri Nouwen guides the reader on the journey he has traveled as a follower of Jesus. Without minimizing the anxieties, fears, and brokenness that touch down in every reader's story, Nouwen gently leads the way into a life that centers on Jesus and engulfs the follower with God's love, a sense of belonging, and a purpose that endures. Truly a wise and welcome word for anyone in this age of anxiety."--Carolyn Custis James, author of Half the Church: Recapturing God's Global Vision for Women and Finding God in the Margins

"'Jesus, where are you?' I prayed every night as I wept . . . I felt I had failed as a priest, for I had preached love and the people made genocide. . . .Then I heard God speak to me. Jesus wanted me to use these experiences to evangelize later. It was then that I knew my life would be spared. God would make a way."

During the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga tells the dramatic story of how he survived while losing more than eighty of his family members and 45,000 of his parishioners in the killings. In the aftermath, Fr. Ubald experienced a renewed sense of purpose as a minister of reconciliation and a healing evangelist in his homeland and around the world. In Forgiveness Makes You Free, he offers five spiritual principles that can help those traumatized by the past to experience healing and peace in Christ.

In 1994 the world looked on in disbelief and horror as Rwanda erupted in violent bloodshed. All across the landlocked African country, militant Hutus rose up to exterminate the Tutsi population, including women and young children. One hundred days later, a million bodies littered fields, streets, and even churches. Now, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, a powerful testimony emerges of the power of God to bring peace and reconciliation into hearts full of fear and hate.

In Forgiveness Makes You Free, Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga shares his own dramatic story of how he survived the genocide and its traumatic aftermath. He testifies about how God spared his life so that he might help others with deep physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds to experience peace and healing. In retelling the story of how he forgave the man who killed his family and cared for the man's children while he was in prison, Fr. Ubald demonstrates how showing mercy can facilitate true forgiveness even in the most painful circumstances of our lives.

Throughout the book, Fr. Ubald teaches about five spiritual keys that draw us to Christ, the only source of lasting peace:

be thankful and have faith

choose to forgive

denounce evil

decide to live for Jesus

claim the blessing

Each chapter combines Fr. Ubald's story with reflection questions that guide readers along their own path of healing: from fear to faith, from shame to freedom, from isolation to reconciliation, from resentment to mercy, and from conflict to peace.

The final chapter offers a guided meditation to help those who need to experience the power of God to release those held in bondage by fear and hate and to find the secret of peace. An appendix contains information about "The Mushaka Reconciliation Project," a catechetical tool that has been used successfully by parishes in Rwanda, and could easily be adapted by parishes in the United States, to mediate reconciliation between individuals and groups who have become estranged by violence, trauma, and ethnic or cultural divisions.