Item: X1879

From the earliest days of the Church through modern times, women have played a unique and critical role in the story of Christianity. In each chapter of Holy Women, derived from catechesis given during his weekly general audiences from September 2010 to April 2011, Pope Benedict XVI expertly and thoughtfully explores the life stories and writings of seventeen holy women. These models of prayer, faith, and good works will help you gain a fuller understanding of Church history and serve as guides on your faith journey.

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Thirteen “little sins” that, if left unconfessed, can have a serious impact on our spiritual lives. Through the author's honest (and sometimes funny) examination of these sins in her own life, as well as Church teaching, she gives us the tools to kick these bad habits before they kick us.

Item: T1690

In this revised and expanded edition, author Jason Craig, cofounder of Fraternus, a Catholic mentoring program for boys, demonstrates how we can actually do something to address this crisis. Leaving Boyhood Behind resets our understanding of the gift of manhood and the wisdom of traditional rites of passage.</p

Item: T2850

After spending more than a millennium in relative obscurity, Saint Joseph has become the second-most mentioned saint in the papal magisterium after the Virgin Mary. To understand the life and importance of Saint Joseph, a good place to start is with the first papal title ever granted him: “Patron of the Universal Church.” What is it that Saint Joseph has to offer the Church — and each one of us — today? That’s the question that A Man Named Joseph: Guardian for Our Times seeks to answer. To get there, author, podcaster, and blogger Joe Heschmeyer cuts through a lot of our misconceptions to see what the Bible and the earliest Christians really say about Joseph as a model husband, father, and saint. Questions at the end of each chapter help guide personal reflection and group discussion. Whatever we may be facing in life, we can go to Joseph for his example, his protection, and his prayers.

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If you're overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and running in circles chasing happiness, this book is for you. You'll learn that the overwhelming pursuit of success stems from our underlying belief that we need to earn love, and that striving for it will somehow cure our lack of self-love. Mark Joseph will show you, through his experiences and those of others, that fulfillment has nothing to do with success. It comes from knowing that - despite success or failure - you were created by God for greatness, for love and to be loved.

Item: T1920

Ponder the fruits of the Holy Spirit in the Mary's life - peace, love, surrender, hope, gentleness, joy, serenity, self-control, generosity, gratitude, patience, faithfulness, and abundance - with a timely and relevant daily meditation perfect for your busy life. You'll begin with a quote from Scripture, followed by a brief reflection, and a question or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary to carry through your day.

Item: T1867

All the makings of your favorite adventure story - drama, intrigue, promise, love, hope, and heartache spanning two thousand years...and YOU are a part of it! Timeless is a fresh retelling of the history of the Church. This is NOT your average history book but rather the vivid, dynamic story of God's work in the world since Pentecost.

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Based on his series of popular talks, Dr. Joseph White has written this simple and effective resource for catechists and teachers. He brings together practical tips, relational advice and the Catholic view so that anyone who teaches can be confident and prepared.

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Let Leonard DeLorenzo be your guide on this 33-day journey to awaken your heart to the burning love of Jesus and find rest in his Sacred Heart. The Rule of the Sacred Heart leads you into the mystery of divine love — the only love that endures all things, gives without counting the cost, and transforms all who are open to receive it.

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In A Catholic Guide to Being Human, master teacher and theologian John S. Grabowski leads readers on a compelling journey through Scripture, Tradition, and the wisdom of the saints to rediscover the astonishing dignity of the human person. Drawing on the vision of St. John Paul II, Grabowski shows that we are not cogs in an economic machine, raw material for technology, or problems to be solved—but beloved sons and daughters created in the image of a Triune God.

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For the first time, Carlo's simple and insightful words have been collected into one book. Carlo's Simple Wisdom demonstrates that it is possible even today to live in harmony with the will of God. Carlo's life was a race, fast and brief. He has reached the goal he longed for, and he wants nothing more for us than to join him in heaven.

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In Blessed Are You: Living the Beatitudes, Chris Ruff invites individuals and small groups to explore Jesus' paradoxical words with fresh eyes, discovering in them a treasury of beauty, simplicity and joy, and applying them to life.

Item: M23125778

In Choosing Forgiveness, Fr. Thomas Berg and Dr. Timothy G. Lock are your guides on the way toward forgiveness through the grace of God. This book will help you discover the pathway to healing, peace, and interior freedom, releasing you and those who have wronged you from the bondage of unforgiveness.

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Few Catholics today know much about Saint Dominic, who died eight hundred years ago in 1221. Unlike Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Ávila, or Ignatius of Loyola, Dominic did not leave a deposit of writings to be examined and built upon. Yet this medieval Spaniard still has much to teach us today, and we see this in the way of life he left to the Church.

Item: T2677

Cultivating a Contemplative Heart and Becoming a Person of Prayer challenges laypeople to pursue the heights of holiness and the depths of contemplative spirituality no less than any clergy or consecrated religious. This book explores the various qualities of a contemplative heart and how to nurture them.

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Kevin Lowry’s journey to Catholicism is fascinating, often funny, and demonstrates God’s unfailing, patient love for all of us.

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Countless Catholics settle for a faith that doesn't go farther than the Sunday Mass. While essential, dedicating one hour of our lives to Sunday Mass alone won't satisfy our deep longing for more. In Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic, radio host Teresa Tomeo gets real about what it takes to live a distinctly Catholic way of life. With personal stories and research, this book offers practical tips for seekers in any stage of faith.

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