Conscience was the driving force of Saint John Henry Newman's journey towards the certainty of truth: ex umbris et imaginibus in veritatem ("out of shadows and illusions into truth"). This book invites you to reflect on the figure of Newman, a modern man who lived the whole problem of modernity. Newman's three conversions can be seen as three "conversions to reality."

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What Christ suffered during his Passion — for you — is a powerful source of reflection and meditation.

This medical investigation of the Passion allows readers to enter more fully than ever into the reality of what Jesus suffered for our redemption. His Passion really comes alive and has the potential to heal us when we come to know him more deeply in our own sufferings. By his sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus has won salvation for the whole world, redeeming even our sufferings through his incredible act of love.

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Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints explores basic elements of the liturgical calendar and the seasons that make up the liturgical year, and it identifies the characteristics of each season that should inform liturgical planning and celebration. This resource takes a brief look at the saints celebrated in the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America, highlighting some special observances associated with particular months and days.

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Saint Teresa said she never knew what it was to pray with satisfaction until the Lord himself taught her what she named "The Prayer of Recollection." Meeting the One Who Loves You teaches this method of prayer step by step, along with its underpinning concepts, in a friendly, personal way.

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Even when she didn't realize it, Edith Stein was looking for Jesus all her life. God sent many clues, like her brilliant mind which always looked for answers, holy and wise people, and unusual events, to help her find him.

With this beautifully illustrated picture book, children will see the special gifts God has given them and the ways in which they can seek the Lord in their own lives.

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"Peace be with all of you!" — Pope Leo XIV, May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is the first and most comprehensive introduction to the 267th occupant of the Chair of Saint Peter and the global challenges he faces as he succeeds Pope Francis as Bishop of Rome.

The election of Leo XIV is one of the most surprising historical events in the recent history of the Catholic Church. Through this book, Catholics and all people of good will understand why he was chosen as Bishop of Rome.

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Catholic America is fun! It's captivating! Inspirational! Eye-opening! You simply won't believe it! Which state capital named for a saint was originally called "Pig's Eye"? Where is the tallest baptismal font, standing over thirteen feet tall? Who are the "three holy peas in a pod"?

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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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Prophet of Hope places Sheen in dialogue with eight of the leading thinkers of his day — John Dewey, H. L. Mencken, Henry Luce, Margaret Mead, B. F. Skinner, Jack Kerouac, Betty Friedan, and Michael Harrington — showing how he confronted the key philosophical, psychological, economic, and societal issues facing the world in his time. Drawing on his radio broadcasts, television show, and writings, this book presents Sheen grappling with the influences that shaped modern culture, including atheism, isolation, cynicism, anxiety, and despair. His prophetic voice of hope still resonates today.

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We live in a culture that inundates us with conflicting opinions and heated debates. Now, more than ever, we need a wise and charitable approach to navigating the controversies all around us. Providentially, we have been blessed with just such a guide in the towering figure of Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger).

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Pray with Us invites us to connect with 365 saints, blesseds, venerables, and servants of God — one for each day of the year. Each day's entry includes a brief biography of the saint and a prayer. This book provides a concise, approachable format for individuals and families to form the habit of daily prayer and to rely more purposefully on the intercession of the saints.

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In Entering Heaven on Earth, Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP, shows you how to decode the signs and symbols found in our churches and to identify the saints depicted in them. This richly illustrated book filled with photographs the author has taken of churches from around the world will help you to see the churches you worship in or visit from a fresh perspective and to remember the true purpose of a church building.

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This book is an invitation to joy, an invitation to discover the little-known daily lives of monks to help us understand the peace that dwells within them. Their confined existence, which one might imagine to be monotonous, is in reality extraordinarily rich.

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Mother Most Powerful reflects on each of the fifty-four titles of Mary found in the Litany of Loreto. As Our Lady's Litany has for centuries, this book will draw you into love and veneration of the Blessed Mother in her titles.

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God's Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Men, Vol. II highlights another thirty-eight amazing Catholic men, including Saint Damien de Veuster, Saint Francis de Sales, Hugh O'Flaherty, Saint Jean de Brebeuf, Saint José Sánchez del Río, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Philip Neri, Blessed Solanus Casey, and a trio of heroic chaplains: Servant of God Emil Kapaun, Venerable Joseph Lafleur, and Servant of God Vincent Capodanno.

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God's Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Women, Vol. II highlights another thirty-six amazing Catholic women, including Saint Catherine Labouré, Servant of God Chiara Lubich, Saint Faustina, Saint Helena, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Venerable Mary Lange, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Rose of Lima, and Saint Teresa de los Andes.

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Putting pen to paper aids us in organizing our thoughts and wards off distractions, helping us to slow down and calm our restless minds. Praying Like Saint Augustine can help you engage in real, meaningful communication with God and to reflect on God's will for your life.

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Let Us Begin highlights the unmatched witness of Francis on how to repair the brokenness of the human heart as well as to restore a world in need of renewal. As Francis realized more than 800 years ago, personal conversion is the key to renewing our Church and our culture.

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