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Carlo Acutis: The First Millennial Saint

Carlo Acutis was a little “different” at school, in the pizzerias, and on the soccer field. What set Carlo apart was his constant pursuit of holiness. In addition to his fun hobbies, he spent time teaching catechism classes and serving in soup kitchens. Carlo loved to attend daily Mass and frequent Eucharistic adoration. The Word of God and the Eucharist were the center of his life. Carlo’s unwavering devotion to the Eucharist inspired him to tell the story of Eucharistic miracles through a website he created just for fun.

Carlo died from a sudden and violent illness in 2006 at the age of fifteen. In less than a decade, his story spread across Italy and around the world. After Pope Francis declared him venerable in 2018, his beatification was celebrated in Assisi on October 10, 2020. The next step will be canonization, making him the first millennial saint.

Nicola Gori

Item: T2675
Encountering Christ the Servant: A Spirituality of the Diaconate

In Encountering Christ the Servant: A Spirituality of the Diaconate, Deacon Dominic Cerrato, PhD, offers deacons and deacon candidates an integrated approach to diaconal life and ministry, rooted in the cultivation of the interior life. In this study, Deacon Dominic outlines the primacy of the interior life, the necessity of abandonment, the Servant Mysteries, and living the Servant Mysteries.

Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D.

Item: T2323
Who Am I, Lord? Finding Your Identity in Christ

The question "Who am I?" is on the minds and hearts of people of all ages. And for good reason: The answer is important! Who we are - or who we think we are - drives our actions and shapes our relationships. Only when we understand who Christ really is can he show us who we are. Our identity in Christ opens us to the promises he has made us and leads us to the freedom to be who we were created to be.

Joe Heschmeyer

Item: T1998
The Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi

Children will be delighted by this wonderfully illustrated book. Each of the twenty-four short stories tells of an event in the beloved saint's life. Along the way, children will learn about virtue, the Faith, and love of God and neighbor. Each story includes a prayer written for children, asking God to help them imitate St. Francis and grow in their own faith.

Joe Higginbotham, OFS Illustrated by Andrea Pynaert Edited by Jill Boughton

Item: T2439
The Handy Little Guide to Confession

In this easy-to-read booklet, you’ll gain the confidence you need to return to the Sacrament of Confession, where you will experience God’s mercy and unconditional forgiveness.

Michelle Jones Schroeder

Item: T2206
My Daily Catholic Bible, NABRE

Short, invigorating, 20-minute daily readings reading the entire Bible in just one year easy! Start or end the day with the inspiration of Scripture introduced by an encouraging quote from a saint.

Edited by Dr. Paul Thigpen

Item: T1189
Advent in the Home: Activities for Families

Describes 30 devotions for families to observe during the season of Advent. Promises to relight the fires of Advent and create new family traditions passed from one generation to the next!

Ellen Becker, Mary Barnes

Item: T667
The Mass Book for Children

With its captivating writing style and charming art, this book not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass but also shows them why joining in the joyful gathering is an experience of love. For children preschool to 9 years old.

R. Gortler/D. Piscitelli

Item: T126
Catholic Prayer Book for Children (paperback)

Captivating illustrations help children ages 6+ discover the beauty of prayer. Includes traditional and original prayers.

Julianne M. Will

Item: R98
Catholic Bible, Deluxe Edition

This Bible is designed with an easy-to-read font size, handy size, gilt-edged pages, and warm beige, simulated leather cover with embossed accent.

Item: T2044