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Many Catholics struggle with current political issues, or don't understand what the Church teaches about voting. Now in A Guide to Catholic Voting you can educate all your parishioners with answers to important questions like: Does the Church tell me who to vote for? How can my Faith help me decide how to vote? What are the key priorities Catholics need to consider in the voting booth? How can I know how to prioritize? Help your parish make decisions they can feel good about as they cast their vote in good conscience.
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Help your parish understand Church teaching on the Corporal and Spiritual works of mercy with this easy-to-read pamphlet. Each work of mercy is described, presented in the context of Scripture, and include reflection questions. The pamphlet also includes practical examples of how Catholics can incorporate the works of mercy into their everyday lives.
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Making health care decisions is never an easy task. Today there are many options available to ease human suffering and prolong life. There are also many voices advocating for medical choices that do not embrace the Christian vision of the human person. And so, health care decisions have become more difficult and heart wrenching to make.
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Lent during the Jubilee Year of Mercy provides parishes with the opportunity to emphasize mercy as a key element in our preparation for Christ's coming at Easter. Prayer, meditation, reflection on the life of Mary, and the Works of Mercy, along with suggestions for Lenten practices centered on mercy help Catholics move toward a spiritual conversion that will lead to action.
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In response to Pope Francis' release of his encyclical Laudato Si', On Care For Our Common Home outlines the encyclical's main points, breaking it down so Catholics can understand it, and takes an unbiased look at what Pope Francis is calling us as a Church to do.
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This pamphlet, published in anticipation of his historic visit to the U.S., helps explain why this humble priest from Argentina is a beacon, leading people into a deeper relationship with Christ. Readers will learn how Pope Francis truly is a pastor at heart, how his life models the humility of Christ, and his core teachings on family, discipleship, the church, politics, and the Gospel. The pamphlet includes questions for individual reflection or group discussions.
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Providing straightforward answers to questions, some of which may go unasked, is one key step parishes can take to meet people where they are on their faith journey, and connect them more closely with the Faith.
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In many situations -- at home, at work, in social media -- Catholics are often challenged with questions or criticisms of our Faith, some very harsh. Now you can prepare your parish to be bold in defending the Faith, but in a way that is merciful, open, and loving. Ten Principles of Civil Communication: Defending the Faith without Raising Your Voice and Losing Friends is great for adults or teens, and includes principles are simple, practical, and easy to remember.
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Everyone wants to be happy. Many of us spend time and money on things we think will bring us happiness -- and while they may work for a short time, they don't bring happiness that lasts. Pope Francis has identified the ten secrets to true happiness that we can put into practice every day regardless of our age or stage of life.
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Help parish families celebrate Advent and prepare for the coming of Christ with this feature-rich pamphlet created just for them. For each week of Advent, families can follow along as they read scripture together, light the advent wreath candle and say a simple prayer, and join in a fun or thought-provoking family activity that encourages a deeper participation in the Advent season than ever before.
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With its simple, accessible message, this pamphlet reaches people with the message that your parish welcomes and invites everyone to come, to worship, and to be a part of the life of the Church -- even if they have been away. Includes encouragement from Pope Francis, what to expect their first time back, how to deal with their feelings about Church, and ideas for what to do after their visit.
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What does it take to be an outstanding catechist? Our Sunday Visitor has boiled down the essentials into one great TOP TEN list. This quick, easy-to-read pamphlet is perfect for encouraging current catechists to grow in these ten important characteristics, and for those considering becoming catechists to learn that it's a very achievable goal.
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Pope Francis has awakened the world to the need for mercy, and urges each of us to "travel this path of mercy." But what is mercy exactly? How does Jesus model mercy? What are the works of mercy? And most important, how and why can I become more merciful myself?
Now Catholics can learn eight very practical ways to become more merciful -- things like avoiding gossip, refusing to retaliate when offended, accepting mercy from others -- each including a simple reflection question to ponder.
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With this pamphlet, Spanish-speaking Catholics will begin to understand the difference between worldly "happiness" that is all about pleasure, and the true happiness that comes from following the path Jesus sets out for us with the beatitudes. Simple but effective explanations outline what each beatitude means, and how it relates to our walk with God, leading to true happiness. Each section includes a brief reflection to keep in mind as parishioners prayerfully begin to practice each one.
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Catholics will understand the scope and meaning behind Pope Francis' first apostolic exhortation in this pamphlet by Our Sunday Visitor, The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium. Includes important quotes from the exhortation, and summarizes key points.
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This pamphlet includes the history of the devotion, an explanation of Pope Francis' practice of the devotion, and a prayer composed to Our Lady Undoer of Knots written by Pope Francis.
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In this pamphlet, parishioners learn just what it means to be good stewards through the eyes of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Includes quotes by Pope Francis, an analysis of the meaning of his words, and some important reflection questions.
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When the world seems to be full of reasons not to practice any type of religion, and the media portrays Christianity, particularly Catholicism, in a bad light, many people may wonder why be Catholic?.
In just a few short but compelling answers, this pamphlet gives Spanish-speaking Catholics and non-Catholics alike the simple reasons why the Church is still vibrant and growing 2,000+ years after being founded by Jesus Christ himself. This is an ideal resource for inactive Catholics, those considering Catholicism, and for the budding apologists in any parish.
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In simple, straightforward language, Catholic couple Heidi and Cory Busse share what the Church teaches about the sacrament of marriage. This brochure is ideal for a couple just contemplating marriage, but also for married couples of any age who want to understand how God's grace is given through the sacrament, how to navigate the tough times, what to expect in the various cycles of marriage, and steps to making a marriage that lasts.
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Lent can be an important time of renewal and preparation, but often we either take on too much and become frustrated and quit, or too little and fail to flourish spiritually as we could. This pamphlet gives Catholics a simple, easy-to-follow Lenten plan, called the 1-1-1 plan. In it, we are encouraged to concentrate our efforts on "one sin, one add-in, and one give-up" throughout Lent.