What do we really know about Saint Francis of Assisi? Much has been written about this medieval saint from Umbria in present-day central Italy. Yet the image we have of him does not always correspond to reality, as his fame is often linked to legends and texts that have no historical basis. Francis was an exceptional man, as his own contemporaries testified. Too often, though, this emphasis has obscured his humanity. Francis immersed himself with all his heart in daily life because he was certain that the Son of God had become man to share our full human experience.

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Meet your new guide to encountering Christ in the everyday.

Our Lord is waiting for you in every part of your life—your hobbies, adventures, work, and homelife. Find him in distant places to your own backyard in the all-new Our Sunday Visitor lifestyle magazine.

This month's features include "Birth in Wartime," "Husband, Father, Filmmaker," and "The Gift of Waiting," finding a long-suffering friend in the Old Testament's Hannah.

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As faith-filled Catholics, we are called to go out and spreaad the good news of the Gospel, build up the Church, and fuel its mission. We are supernaturally empowered by God to do this through the charisms we receive at Baptism. Learn about each charism, what they are, and how discipleship unleashes these powerful gifts to produce fruit that lasts.

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The Body of Christ is called to be a faithful witness to the Gospel, with each member having a crucial personal mission.

To this end, the Catholic bishops have revised and expanded their Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities to help assure that people with disabilities are able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church and share their own gifts as missionary disciples.

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These days more than ever, finding good friends is just plain hard. Author Rebecca Frech details the different types of friends, ways to grow intentionally in friendship, and how to decide which friends really deserve a place in our inner circle. With relatable and personal anecdotes, this book will take you beyond the shallow façade of friendship and help you find your people on the other side.

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The issue isn't technology itself. The issue is the attachment we have to technology. Former tech addict T.J. Burdick shows you how, in just 21 days, you can find a happier and holier life when you learn to control your phone, rather than letting it control you.

This is not a 12-step program or a three-week detox in the woods with no WiFi. Detached is an easy-to-follow spiritual retreat, inviting you to read, reflect, and take actions to strengthen your personal and spiritual life, while decreasing the time you feel you "need" to spend on your phone.

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Saint Joseph alone was called to be a father to the Son of God, and his fidelity and courage show each of us how to respond to our vocation as a disciple of Jesus and friend of God. In his wisdom, the Lord empowers Joseph to open his fatherly care to all Christians, to show us how to hear the word of God and act on it, and to shine in every age as a model of faith.

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A 50-day mystagogical devotional, this book features practical applications for prayer and faithful actions for any Catholic looking to grow in faith. Perfect for Easter or any time of the year.

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Fast-paced and filled with mystery, Penny and the Stolen Chalice helps curious middle-grade readers gain a deeper understanding of the Mass and the Real Presence of Jesus. As she finds clues with Jayden and other characters, Penny, along with the reader, grows in appreciation of the chalice's place in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

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Short, easy-to-understand sections drawn from Scripture and the Catechism. Includes prayers, a guide for confession, an explanation of the Mass, and more! For kindergarten through grade 8.

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The Beyond Sunday Study Guide is the companion to Teresa Tomeo’s Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic. This eight-week study guide is designed to help you live your faith beyond Sunday in your everyday life, with a community of people seeking growth in faith alongside you. Each week provides prayers, reflection questions, a holy habits challenge, the story of an inspirational person or saint, and lined pages for your notes. This is just the beginning of your journey to a richly rewarding life of faith.

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God created you for a reason. He has a plan for your life. He has a dream for you and for me. But what is God's plan? What is our purpose? And how do we live this out? One of the greatest sufferings in life comes from feeling like we do not have a purpose. But we do not have to feel this way!

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A perfect companion to 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, this chapter-by-chapter study guide is a great resource for individual use, discussion groups, CCD classes, or RCIA formation. You'll learn how to personalize each "secret," gain fresh insights into its relevance to your daily life, and find new ways to respond to Christ's Eucharistic presence.

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Perhaps you've tried everything to draw your friend or family member back to faith in God. In St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners, best-selling author Susan Tassone shows you how to place the lives of all you love into God's merciful hands. Known worldwide as leading the “purgatory movement,” Susan invites you to learn how to live the message of conversion daily, to avoid purgatory, and to become more faithful in praying for others.

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Whether dealing with adoption, sobriety, bullying, the Boston Marathon bombing, or friendship with a Jehovah’s Witness, Mathew Schmalz’s own life serves as the backdrop for his reflections on the complex nature of mercy—how we give it, and how we receive it.

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Using straightforward, accessible language, Scripture expert Scott Hahn explains the "nuts and bolts" of the Bible -- how it came to be, the types of literature found within it, and the thrust of each book -- in a handy, yet thorough way.

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Lessons for Living: The Bible and You offers a compelling why, a clear explanation of what, and suggestions on when and where for those who have never studied the Bible -- and the "what next" for those who have.

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