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And God Said: Tee It Up!
Amusing and Thought Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Golf
by Gary Graf
Where do we encounter God? For the Christian— certainly—there is the
Bible. For the committed golfer—at least when the drives are
carrying and the putts are falling—there are the links. Gary Graf
has brought the two together with a scorecard full of “amusing and
thought-provoking parallels between the Bible and golf.”
And God Said, “Tee it up!” takes readers on an
entertaining tour of the worlds of golf and Scripture, revealing the
many connections they share. In eighteen “Holes” you’ll walk some of
golf’s greatest courses, including Oakmont and Oak Hill, Pebble
Beach and Pinehurst, Saint Andrews and Spyglass Hill, and of course
Augusta National, home of the Masters. You’ll meet the greatest
players in history—including Hogan and Hagen, Nelson and Norman,
Palmer and Player, Watson and Trevino, Nicklaus and Woods—playing on
renowned courses designed by the likes of architects Robert Trent
Jones, Sr., Charles Blair McDonald, Alister MacKenzie, and A.W.
Tillinghast.
In the midst of all this heavenly golf, you will find the Son of
God himself, teaching by word and example that the kingdom of God
has already begun, in chapters such as:
- In the Beginning
- Augusta and Apostles
- The Ball and the Word
- The Amen Corner
- Golf and Bethlehem
- Clubs and Talents
- Learn at the Turn
- Sistine Chapel of Golf
6 x 9; 160 pages
(Item $88323) $14.95 |
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A Book of Hours
Now in its seventh
printing!
Thomas Merton was the most popular proponent
of the Christian contemplative tradition in the twentieth century. Now, for
the first time, some of his most lyrical and prayerful writings have been
arranged into A Book of Hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and
contemplation that imitates the increasingly popular ancient monastic
practice of "praying the hours". Editor Kathleen Deignan mined Merton's
voluminous writings, arranging prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for
each of the days of the week. A Book of Hours allows for a slice of
monastic contemplation in the midst of hectic modern life, with psalms,
prayers, readings, and reflections. Hardcover, 224 pages.
(Item #88541) $18.95 |
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Abide in Love
The Gospel Spirituality of John the Evangelist
by John Kirvan
The latest addition to the popular 30 Days with a Great Spiritual
Teacher series (over 380,000 copies sold) offers readers a
simple way to pray with the writings of John the Evangelist, author of the
fourth gospel. Discover the distinctive, passionate voice of John as he
shares the beauty of what it is means to love and be loved by God. The
spiritual wisdom of John will be a source of inspiration, encouragement and
an invitation to abide in love. Paperback, 208 pages
(Item #81993) $8.95
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All Will Be Well
Julian of Norwich
Each book in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series
provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved
spiritual guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning
meditation drawn from the mystic's writings, a simple mantra for use
throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus one's thoughts as the day
ends. These easy-to-use books are the perfect prayer companion for busy
people who want to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of
these great spiritual teachers.
Drawing deeply from the wisdom writings of medieval
English mystic Julian of Norwich,
All Will Be Well
welcomes even spiritual newcomers to the spirituality of this
fourteenth-century visionary who was well ahead of her time. Paperback, 128
pages. (Item #97411) $9.95 |
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Simply Surrender
Therese of Lisieux
Each book in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series provides a
month of daily readings from one of Christianity's most beloved spiritual
guides. For each day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation
drawn from the mystic's writings, a simple mantra for use throughout the
day, and a night prayer to focus one's thoughts as the day ends. These
easy-to-use books are the perfect prayer companion for busy people who want
to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of these great
spiritual teachers.In
Simply Surrender,
readers meet one of the modern world's best-loved saints and spiritual
guides, Therese of Lisieux. Day after day readers will slowly discover the
profound truths in "the Little Way," the insights about prayer and holiness
that this great saint shared in her autobiography, "The Story of a Soul."
Paperback, 128 pages. (Item #83125) $9.95 |
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The Recollected Heart
A Guide to Making a Contemplative Weekend Retreat
by Philip Zaleski
Amid the chaos of work, family, and the myriad responsibilities that
dominate our lives, the need for retreat remains ever-present. Calling us to
solitude, reflection, and quiet, Philip Zaleski offers his monastic
prescription for how to properly and effectively find spiritual refreshment.
The Recollected Heart offers readers all the tools needed to
construct a tried and true monastic retreat at home or in a special silent
place. Zaleski's book is replete with practical tips on packing, preparing,
and spiritual goal-setting. He outlines the timeless pattern of The Rule
of St. Benedict and brings us to a renewed sense of self and spiritual
wellness. Paperback, 192 pages. (Item #81431)
$15.95 |
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Put Down
Your Sword:
Answering the Gospel Call to Creative Nonviolence
Author/Editor: John Dear
Description: Few books on the market share not only a vision of Jesus’
nonviolence but also ways of actually living out that same vision today. Who
better to write such a work than Father John Dear, an internationally known
peacemaker?
Put Down Your Sword invites us into Jesus’ way of nonviolence as presented
by the Gospels. Arguing that all Christians must follow Christ’s example in
the ways of peace, Dear outlines the many actions he himself has taken
following the path of nonviolence, modeling his own vision of peace in this
turbulent world.
First sharing his convictions and insights about the nonviolence of Jesus,
the Beatitudes, the nature of God, and the mystery of the resurrection, Dear
goes on to relate stories from the various protests in which he has been
involved. Journal entries from missions to India and Colombia offer a
poignant backdrop for his impassioned argument. Dear also profiles the
peacemakers he finds most inspiring, from Martin Luther King Jr. to Henri
Nouwen to Joan Baez. Finally, he reflects on care for the earth, the
teachings of Thomas Merton, and the vision of a new world without war,
poverty, or violence. Paperback
(Item #85885) $16.00 |
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No Salvation Outside the Poor
Prophetic-Utopian Essays
by Jon Sobrino
"I have come to
proclaim good news to the poor" Luke 4:18
The provocative title of these essays plays on a traditional Catholic
slogan: 'No salvation outside the church'. But as Fr. Sobrino notes,
salvation has many dimensions, both personal and social, historical and
transcendent. Insofar as it implies God's response to a world marked by
suffering and injustice, then the poor represent an indispensable test, a
key to the healing of a sick society. Drawing on the radical hope of
Christian faith the promise of the Kingdom of God and the resurrection of
the death. Sobrino presents a bold counter-cultural challenge to a
'civilization of wealth' that lives off the blood of the poor. Inspired by
the witness of Oscar Romero and Ignacio Ellacura, and the church's
preferential option for the poor, Sobrino offers these 'prophetic-utopian'
reflections on faith and the meaning of discipleship in our time.
Jon Sobrino, a Spanish-born Jesuit theologian, has spent the past 50
years in El Salvador. He is the author of many works, including the
award-winning 2-volume Christology, Jesus the Liberator and Christ
the Liberator, as well as Where is God? Earthquake, Terrorism,
Barbarity, and Hope, and Witnesses to the Kingdom: The Martyrs of El
Salvador and the Crucified Peoples.
176 pages, paperback.
(Item #81381) $22.00 |
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Gustavo Gutierrez
Essential Writings
by James Nickoloff, editor
Selections from the major works of the Peruvian theologian introduces
readers to the work of a great modern Christian thinker who has permanently
altered Christian theology through his advocacy of the poor and
disenfranchised. 350 pages, paperback
(Item #85462) $23.00 |
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In Conversation with
God: Volume 6
In this popular series, Francis Fernandez offers concise and inspiring
meditations for each day of the Church’s liturgical year. Focusing on the
Mass readings for each day, as well as the liturgical seasons and the feast
days, Fernandez draws extensively on the writings of the great saints, from
the Church Fathers to St. Josemaria Escriva, to help readers understand how
to deepen their relationship with God in prayer, and how to live the message
of the Gospel in the ordinary circumstances of daily life and work. Volume
Six covers Special Feasts: January – June. Paperback
(Item #93041) $17.95 |
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In Conversation with
God: Volume 7
In this popular series, Francis
Fernandez offers concise and inspiring meditations for each day of the
Church’s liturgical year. Focusing on the Mass readings for each day, as
well as the liturgical seasons and the feast days, Fernandez draws
extensively on the writings of the great saints, from the Church Fathers to
St. Josemaria Escriva, to help readers understand how to deepen their
relationship with God in prayer, and how to live the message of the Gospel
in the ordinary circumstances of daily life and work. Volume Seven covers
Special Feasts: July - December. Paperback
(Item #93042) $17.95 |
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Walk in a Relaxed Manner
Life Lessons from the Camino
by Joyce Rupp
Simple but
profound lessons that will help you travel more freely through life.
At age 60 Joyce Rupp didn't know what she was getting into when she began a
47-day pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Joined by her
walking friend Tom, a retired pastor, Joyce learned lessons that can help
all of us travel on life's up-and-down journey with more grace and
lightness. She shares them in this enjoyable recounting of her journey
across mountains and valleys, cities and farms
- Set Out with Hope and Enthusiasm
- Travel Lightly
- Acknowledge the Kindness of Strangers
- Let Yourself Be Humbled by Weakness
- Savor Solitude
- Return a Positive for a Negative
- Look for Unannounced Angels
- Trust in the Divine Companion
Joyce Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife,
and retreat and conference speaker. A member of the Servite community in
Ames, Iowa, she has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in
Europe, Asia, and Africa. Joyce is the author of many bestselling books,
including May I Have This Dance?, The Cup of Life, Praying
Our Goodbyes, Fresh Bread, Your Sorrow Is My Sorrow,
The Circle of Life, and The Cosmic Dance.
256 pages, paperback. (Item #87373) $15.00 |
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The Gift of Years:
Growing Older Gracefully
by Joan Chittister
Not only accepting but celebrating getting old, this
inspirational and illuminating work looks at the
many facets of the aging process, from purposes and
challenges to struggles and surprises. 222 pages
(Item #84787) $19.95
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Simple Changes
(Revised)
Overcoming Barriers to Personal and Professional Growth
by Robert Wicks
It's natural to be somewhat resistant to change in our personal, spiritual,
and professional lives. But once we learn to identify and overcome our
individual resistances to change, we open the door to personal growth and
inner freedom. In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Robert Wicks offers sixteen
"seeds of change"--simple yet powerful approaches to encourage readers
toward modest, gradual changes in personal attitudes and perspectives.
Additional features include answers to common questions on the nature of
change and on how to be more open, a special chapter on "How to Defeat
Yourself Effectively and Make Yourself Miserable No Matter How Good your
Life Is," a bibliography, and a 30-day retreat for use at home. Another
masterful blend of sound psychological principles and time-honored spiritual
wisdom. 160 pages, paperback (Item #86548) $12.95 |
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Finding My Way Home: Pathways to Life and the
Spirit
Henri Nouwen became one of the most inspiring spiritual guides of the 20th
century. Culled from a life of intense seeking, these profound meditations
on living, waiting, power, peace, and dying offer important insights that
will inspire all who dare to travel a spiritual path. 160 pages, paperback
(Item #83891) $15.95 |
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The Greatest Gift
The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister
Dorothy Stang
by Binka Le Breton
In 1966, Sister Dorothy Stang went to Brazil as a missionary, and in 1982
she moved to a small town in the Amazon to work with an organization to
protect poor farmers and their land from loggers and land-developers who
stop at nothing—including murder—in pursuit of profits. After testifying at
a government panel investigating illegal incursions into protected areas,
Sister Dorothy was denounced as a “terrorist” by powerful companies and
began receiving death threats. Refusing to be intimidated, she continued her
work—until two gunmen shot her six times on a rural Amazon road.
THE GREATEST GIFT is the first biography of this extraordinary woman and her
mission. Written by a mainstream journalist who has spent many years in
Brazil, it exposes the entrenched collusion between government officials and
commercial interests and celebrates the profound courage of Sister Dorothy
and others fighting to protect the Amazon jungles and the people eking out a
life there.
Inspired by deep religious conviction, Dorothy Stang gave of herself
generously. A book that will resonate with readers of Sister Helen Prejean’s
Dead Man Walking, THE GREATEST GIFT presents not only the story of
Sister Dorothy’s tragic death, but the powerful and beautiful lessons of her
life. Hardcover. (Item #88104) $21.95 |
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Tracking Virtue, Conquering
Vice
A Guide for Spiritual Survival
By Father Joseph Classen
Father Joseph Classen, author
of the popular Hunting for God, Fishing for the Lord, will be your
guide on a new expedition, where deep love for the great outdoors and good
humor intersect with spiritual truth in ways that will appeal to you,
regardless of your faith tradition.
Drawing upon a wealth of stories from his experiences as a
hunter and angler, Father Joe provides powerful and insightful connections
between real life and God's plan. Whether he is connecting the dangers and
pitfalls of the outdoors with the many obstacles that can derail your faith
life or providing clues on tracking your own path through unchartered
wilderness, Father Joe is an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable guide in
this must-have book for any sports man or nature lover!
(Item #84510) $14.95 |
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Religious Literacy:
What Every American Needs
to Know--And Doesn't
by
Stephen Prothero
*Starred Review* The author of I^ American Jesus (2003) opens
this important book with a paradox. To wit, Americans are deeply religious
I^ and profoundly ignorant about religion; that is, one of the most
religious countries is also a nation of "religious illiterates." Prothero
calls religious illiteracy dangerous because religion is one of the greatest
forces for good--as well as evil--in the world. Nowadays, standing on shaky
religious ground can be literally a matter of life and death. To cite two
brief examples of America's religious illiteracy: only half of American
adults can name one of the four Gospels, and 10 percent of Americans believe
that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife. Prothero defines religious literacy--what
it is, and what it is not. He also discusses the two great religious
revivals in U.S. history, the Second Great Awakening of the nineteenth
century and the postwar revival of the 1940s and 1950s. He argues both the
constitutionality and the necessity of teaching--with an emphasis on
spreading knowledge, not inculcating values--about religion in public
schools and higher education. He suggests that every U.S. public high school
should require a course on the Bible and another on the religions of the
world. And he devotes an entire chapter to "a modest list" of a hundred or
so religious terms that he deems essential, from I^ Abraham to I^ Zionism,
to any American's religious knowledge. A must-read on its subject. June
Sawyers Copyright © American Library
Association. All rights reserved
Hardcover (Item #*HP-9780060846701)
$24.95 |
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We Look for a Kingdom:
The Everday Lives of the Early Christians
by Carl Sommer
Carl Sommer presents a popular
study of the faith and life of the early Christians in the first two
centuries after Christ. Using documentary evidence and
archaeological records, Sommers reconstructs the lives of the early
Christians in order to “introduce the treasures of early
Christianity to a large number of modern readers”.
By studying how the
early Christians believed and lived, we can learn many valuable
lessons on what to avoid and what to strive for today. The Roman
world had many facets that are strikingly similar to elements of
modern life. Sommer’s aim is to help the reader learn how to
transform modern culture with the power of the Gospel as was first
done in the centuries of the early Church. 457
pages, Paperback. (Item #81647) $19.95 |
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Crossing the Desert:
Learning to Let Go, See Clearly, and Live
Simply
NATIONAL CATHOLIC
BESTSELLER!
by
Robert Wicks
Robert J. Wicks, noted psychologist and
best-selling author of Riding the Dragon and
Everyday Simplicity, offers with an insightful
guide on how the wisdom of the ancient desert monks can help contemporary
readers grow in personal freedom and authenticity. Exploring the early
Christian monastic movement of the Desert Fathers and Mothers through a
psychological lens, Dr. Wicks uses their wisdom to guide readers towards
humility and freedom. In the same way the desert sages never gave answers,
but always asked questions, Crossing the Desert
presents readers with the Four Desert Questions that will lead them to take
Three Steps to Inner Freedom. 192
pages, Hardcover (Item #88542) $18.95 |
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My Life with the Saints
by
James Martin, S.J.
James Martin has led a thoroughly modern life: from a
lukewarm childhood Catholicism, to the Wharton School of Business, to the
executive fast track at General Electric, to the Jesuits, to a media career
in Manhattan. But at every step along the way he has been accompanied by
special friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. These holy men and women
are not just historical figures to him. Martin’s attachment to them is real
and personal. The saints have guided him. He convincingly shows how the
saints can be our friends too.
Martin’s saintly friends come from the whole of Christian history—from St.
Paul to John XXIII—and they include Thérèse of Lisieux, Joan of Arc,
Ignatius Loyola and other beloved figures. They accompany the author on a
pilgrimage that includes stops in a sunlit square of a French town, a quiet
retreat house on a New England beach, the housing projects in inner-city
Chicago, the sprawling slums of Nairobi, and a gorgeous Baroque church in
Rome. As James Martin’s inspiring, witty, and surprising account unfolds, we
see how saints can help us to find our way in the world.
Paperback (Item #84771) $15.95
Hardcover (Item #84736) $22.95 |
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Secrets of Prayer: A
Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life
by
Nancy Corcoran, CSJ
Prayer can be intimidating. The idea of speaking
directly to God can leave you tongue-tied, not sure what words to use,
how to begin or how to end. This compelling, multifaith guidebook offers
you companionship and encouragement on the journey to a healthy prayer
life. Unlocking six secrets about what prayer actually is, it invites
you into the practices of prayer, meditation and contemplation, showing
you that prayer doesn’t have to be perfect, it doesn’t need formulas and
it doesn’t have to be planned.
Discover secrets that will expand your prayer life:
• There Are Multiple Ways of Experiencing the Holy
• Your Body Is a Source of Energy for Prayer
• Your Senses Are Vehicles of Prayer
• Diversity Nourishes Prayer
• Interconnectedness Gives Prayer Life
• To Learn about Prayer, You Need to Pray
160 pages, Paperback (Item #88874)
$16.95 |
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Light in the Dark Ages,
The Friendship of Francis and Clare of Assisi
by
Jon M. Sweeney
The Middle Ages were not so very dark, as the
old textbooks say. As you will discover in this intriguing portrait of the
first Franciscans, we live in dark ages whenever we become
preoccupied with power. In this popular history, Jon Sweeney reveals the
timeless temptations that come with being human---greed, competition, ego,
and selfishness---as well as the many ways that Francis and Clare of Assisi
inspired change and brought light into darkness.
Discover how Francis was first found by God and then
joined by Clare despite the violent objections of her family. Explore a
variety of issues that they faced, including the treatment of lepers in
medieval society, corruption in the Church, and attitudes toward the created
world. You will also learn how Clare's spirituality influenced that of other
prominent women, how St. Francis lost control of his own movement, and why
Francis's body was secretly buried upon his death.
The examples of early Franciscan spirituality challenge
any of us who would follow Christ today. How would we view a young person
today who rejected family for spiritual reasons? Is it possible for men and
women to have deep friendship and remain true to a call to chastity? Is
intentional poverty of any value? Have we sentimentalized family to the
point of ignoring what Jesus taught his disciples on the subject?
204 pages. Paperback (Item #87440)
$16.95 |
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Practicing Peace
by
Catherine Whitmire
From the best-selling author of
Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity comes
Practicing Peace: A Devotional Walk through the Quaker Tradition,
a guide to the Quaker discipline of practicing peace for spiritual seekers
of any religious tradition. Stories of successful nonviolent movements
throughout history are partnered with quotes mined from over 350 years of
Quaker teachings on peace. Query questions lead readers on a journey to
self-discovery and through the stages of practicing peace: first by focusing
inwardly, then turning their eyes to practice peace in the world around us.
Includes a brief biography of each Friend quoted in the book, a glossary of
common Quaker terms as well as additional online resources.
272 pages, Paperback (Item #88673) $16.95 |
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The New Friars: The Emerging
Movement Serving the World's Poor
by Scott A. Bessenecker
There's a significant movement going on throughout the world: young
people serving in solidarity with the poorest of the poor. This
movement shares values and goals with ancient monastic and missional
orders known as friars. But pouring yourself out in humble service
looks different in every era. Scott Bessenecker looks at the new
friars in the context of the old, inspiring us to look at the world
differently: every person, regardless of station, is our brother or
sister, and our love for God must translate into love for them.
199 pages, paperback (Item #88529)
$15.00 |
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Crossing the Desert:
Learning to Let Go, See Clearly, and Live
Simply
NATIONAL CATHOLIC
BESTSELLER!
by
Robert Wicks
Robert J. Wicks, noted psychologist and
best-selling author of Riding the Dragon and
Everyday Simplicity, offers with an insightful
guide on how the wisdom of the ancient desert monks can help contemporary
readers grow in personal freedom and authenticity. Exploring the early
Christian monastic movement of the Desert Fathers and Mothers through a
psychological lens, Dr. Wicks uses their wisdom to guide readers towards
humility and freedom. In the same way the desert sages never gave answers,
but always asked questions, Crossing the Desert
presents readers with the Four Desert Questions that will lead them to take
Three Steps to Inner Freedom. 192
pages, Hardcover (Item #88542) $18.95 |
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Worship Without Words,
The Signs and Symbols of Our Faith
by Patricia S. Klein
The perfect resource to explain christian church
symbolism.
If you are new to liturgical worship, through
conversion or rediscovery, you may find yourself surrounded by
images and traditions that are totally foreign to your experience of
church. This thorough guide uses understandable language to explain
the signs, symbols, gestures, vestments, calendar, and architectural
and sacramental elements of the liturgy.
With clarity and insight, Patricia Klein explores the
meaning of these time-honored traditions, as well as their
historical and biblical roots. New to this edition are expanded
sections on liturgical colors, pre-Lenten traditions, the Last
Things, saints’ feast days, and symbols of Easter, martyrdom,
saints, and the Virgin Mary; as well as entirely new sections on
symbols of sin and temptation, and Old Testament saints and their
symbols in art and architecture.
255 pages, Paperback (Item #83270) $19.95
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Reasons To Believe:
How To Understand, Explain, and Defend the Catholic Faith
by best selling author Scott HahnThis book unravels mysteries, corrects misunderstandings, and offers
thoughtful, straightforward responses to common objections about the
Catholic faith.
Bestselling author Scott Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, has experienced
the doubts that so often drive discussions about God and the Church. In the
years before his conversion, he was first a nonbeliever and then an
anti-Catholic clergyman. In REASONS TO BELIEVE, he explains the "how and
why" of the Catholic faith—drawing from Scripture, his own struggles and
those of other converts, as well as from everyday life and even natural
science. Hahn shows that reason and revelation, nature and the supernatural,
are not opposed to one another; rather they offer complementary evidence
that God exists. But He doesn't merely exist. He is someone, and He has a
personality, a personal style, that is discernible and knowable. Hahn leads
readers to see that God created the universe with a purpose and a form—a
form that can be found in the Book of Genesis and that is there when we view
the natural world through a microscope, through a telescope, or through our
contact lenses. At the heart of the book is Hahn's examination of the ten
"keys to the kingdom"—the characteristics of the Church clearly evident in
the Scriptures. As the story of creation discloses, the world is a house
that has a Father, a palace where the king is really present. God created
the cosmos to be a kingdom, and that kingdom is the universal Church, fully
revealed by Jesus Christ. Hardcover, 196
pages. (Item #88651) $ 21.95 |
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Jesus of Nazareth
by Pope Benedict XVI
In this bold,
momentous work, the Pope—in his first book written as
Benedict XVI—seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from
recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true
identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his
brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a
believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling,
flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and invites us to
encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian
faith.
From Jesus of Nazareth…
“the great question that will be with us throughout this
entire book: But what has Jesus really brought, then, if he
has not brought world peace, universal prosperity, and a
better world? What has he brought? The answer is very
simple: God. He has brought God! He has brought the God who
once gradually unveiled his countenance first to Abraham,
then to Moses and the prophets, and then in the wisdom
literature—the God who showed his face only in Israel, even
though he was also honored among the pagans in various
shadowy guises. It is this God, the God of Abraham, of
Isaac, and of Jacob, the true God, whom he has brought to
the peoples of the earth. He has brought God, and now we
know his face, now we can call upon him. Now we know the
path that we human beings have to take in this world. Jesus
has brought God and with God the truth about where we are
going and where we come from: faith, hope, and love.”
(Item #88611) $24.95
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The Last Journey: Songs
for the Time of Grieving
CD AND REFLECTION BOOK
John Bell, Pamela Warrick-Smith, The
Cathedral Singers
"Since We Are Summoned"
Few recordings have struck a chord as deep and profound as this
heart-rendering, yet ultimately uplifting, CD and accompanying book.
The Last Journey offers mourners a way to grieve, to search through
the struggle before them, and to face their difficult situation with
a renewed sense of hope in the Resurrection.
The recording and accompanying reflections book makes a suitable
and touching gift for mourners. The four-color, fully illustrated
hardcover reflections book contains the texts of the music along
with Scripture passages and prayers. The inspiring sound of The
Cathedral Singers with soloist Pamela Warrick-Smith makes this a
truly unique and touching gift. Includes "Lord Our God, Receive Your
Servant," sung as the final commendation at the funeral of Joseph
Cardinal Bernardin.
CONTENTS: O Christ, You Wept • Who Is
There to Understand • I Cry to God • How Long, O Lord? •
Let Your Restless Hearts Be Stilled • O the Lamb • Steal
Away • The Last Journey • Since We Are Summoned •
Go, Silent Friend • Lord God, Receive Your Servant • Agnus Dei
& Aaronic Blessing • For All the Saints Who've Shown Your Love
• In Zion • There Is a Place • Nobody Knows
Reflection Book and CD (Item
#79061) $28.95
Reflection Book ONLY (Item #79062) $15.95
CD ONLY (Item #*GI-CD381) $16.95
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The Joy of Full Surrender
by Jean-Pierre de
Caussade
This eighteenth-century classic has continued to challenge
and bless thoughtful Christians. Here is a simple approach to deeper
commitment to God's will and purpose.
201 pages (Item #83261) $15.95 |
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Perfectly Yourself: 9
Lessons for Enduring Happiness
by
Matthew Kelly
"Just be yourself!" People say it all the time, but how
do we actually live it? Focusing on nine powerful and practical lessons,
Kelly shows us how to find lasting happiness in a changing world. Kelly
explains, "fundamental to all transformation is understanding the
dynamics of change so that we can be aware of the obstacles and
opportunities that await us when we attempt to transform an area of our
lives." Kelly teaches us how to find the balance between accepting
ourselves for who we are and challenging ourselves to become all we are
capable of being. He encourages us to unify the many aspects of our
lives, and reveals how to move beyond other people's expectations of who
and what we should be. Hardcover, 240 pages.
(Item #88294) $22.95
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Forever and Ever, Amen:
Becoming a Nun in the Sixties
by
Sister Karol Jackowski
Although the story is a familiar one--a young
girl follows her vocation into the convent in the early 1960s--this time
around the outcome is a bit different. What separates Sister Karol
Jackowski's delightful recollections from the pack (Mary^B Gilligan Wong's
Nun, 1983,and Deborah Larsen's more recent The Tulip and the Pope, 2005) is
the fact that she is still a nun. With considerable candor and a refreshing
lack of bitterness, she recalls her transition from carefree girlhood to
serious sisterhood during a period of formative, but often confusing, change
in the Catholic Church. As Jackowski recounts the seven years that
culminated in her final vows as a Sister of the Holy Cross, the reader is
treated to a fascinating insider's view of pre-Vatican 2 convent life.
Hilarious, tender, and, above all, unflinchingly honest, this entertaining
memoir is a must-read for Catholics of a certain age. Margaret Flanagan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
(Item #88991)
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Don't Chew Jesus!: A
Collection of Memorable Nun Stories
Lighthearted and
nostalgic, Don’t Chew Jesus!
is a look back at Catholic nuns and the impact they had on
millions of Americans. Nuns of yesteryear were amusing,
enthusiastic, devoted, strict and often single-minded in purpose.
Sisters touched millions in a variety of ways, all of them
memorable.
Based on nearly 400 firsthand anecdotes and
recollections, the book pays tribute to nuns and recalls them with a
mix of fondness, respect, awe, and fear. Brief, descriptive
anecdotes cover subjects ranging from religious training, habits,
and devotion to discipline, pranks, and the always-dicey sex
education.
Readers are
introduced to such legends-in-the-making as baseball-playing nuns,
telepathic nuns, gun-toting nuns, and even skinny-dipping nuns.
These nuns have seen it all—the silly or the sad, the frightening or
sublime—and always keep their gazes directed upward.
(Item #88992) $20.00 |
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7 Secrets of the
Eucharist
by
Vinny Flynn
Pope John
Paul II referred to the Holy Eucharist as "the greatest treasure of
the Church," and yet even many devoted Catholics have a very limited
understanding of this powerful sacrament. This book will change all
that. The reader will come away with a completely new awareness that
the Eucharist is not just about receiving Communion; it's about
transforming your daily life.
Deeply based on the
Scriptures, the writings of the Saints, and the teachings of our two
most recent Popes, this profound and remarkably readable book will
introduce you to some of the "hidden" truths of the Eucharist —
truths that have always been embraced by theologians, saints, and
mystics, but have rarely been passed on to the average person in a
meaningful way. In 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, these truths
are finally made accessible to all, as author Vinny Flynn shows how
each reception of Holy Communion can be a life-changing experience.
No matter how much or
how little you already know about the Eucharist, the "secrets"
revealed here will bring you to a new, personal "Emmaus" experience,
again and again. Perfect for personal devotion, catechesis, study
groups, book clubs, and theological studies, 7 Secrets of the
Eucharist will rekindle the "Eucharistic amazement" called for
by Pope John Paul II. 140 pages, paperback (Item
#88687) $9.95 |
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Behold, God's Son!
by
Christoph Cardinal Schönborn
Who is Jesus Christ? How can we really know Him? People have been
asking that major question for 2,000 years. The best answers are
found in the four Gospels, but how are they to be understood, and
applied to our modern lives and faith?
Cardinal Schonborn,
former student of Pope Benedict XVI and well-known as a brilliant
theologian, presents his second volume of reflections on the person
of Christ, this time as found in the Gospel of Mark. Sunday after
Sunday, Cardinal Schonborn uses the Gospel readings from Mark to
explain the beauty of the Gospel in clear and understandable words.
The Cardinal emphasizes
that each of the four Gospels is unique and has its own unmistakable
shape and approach. He says that no other Gospel writer talks in
such a human way about Jesus as Mark. Anger and sorrow, Jesus’
passionate emotional responses, are more explicitly mentioned in
Mark than in the other Gospels. But however human Jesus may appear
here, it is also Mark in particular who also strongly emphasizes his
divinity. Believing in Jesus, having faith in him, is what Mark is
all about. 230 pages, Paperback (Item #81643)
$16.95 |
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Good News, Bad News
by Fr. C.
John McCloskey and Russell Shaw
Fr. John McCloskey has become a famous
“convert maker” in the powerful corridors close to the White House.
Having run the Catholic Information Center in the heart of
Washington, DC from 1998 to 2004, McCloskey had direct contact with
numerous well-known and lesser-known Washington figures. Among
well-known Catholic converts instructed by Fr. McCloskey are Senator
Sam Brownback, publisher Alfred Regnery, Dr. Bernard Nathanson,
journalist Robert Novak and many others.
This work is a joint
effort of McCloskey and Russell Shaw, the widely read Catholic
author, speaker, and former communications director for the U.S.
bishops. Drawing on moving, firsthand accounts of conversions, this
book combines personal testimony, solid theology, and effective
methods of communicating the Catholic Faith. 134
pages, Paperback (Item #81632) $12.95 |
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Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint
by Danny AbramowiczIt wasn't
just talent that made Danny Abramowicz an All-Pro NFL Receiver. It was
talent and a lot of hard work. Blessed with athletic ability -- and with
parents who cherished and lived the Catholic faith -- Abramowicz poured
his time and energy into making it in the National Football League.
Everything else -- and everyone else -- was a distant second. Including
his wife and three children. Including God. Spiritual Workout of a
Former Saint is more than the story of a recovering alcoholic grabbing
on to -- and working hard at -- his second chance at a happy,
spiritually rich life.
Here, derived from years of experience
in the real world of men, is a practical, encouraging, step-by-step
method to help you:
- Increase your spiritual strength.
- Add new life to your relationship with your spouse, family and
friends.
- Re-energize your sould as you deepend your love of Christ and His
Church.
(Item #88243) $12.95 |
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Faith That Dares to Speak
by Donald CozzensIn
Faith That Dares to Speak, Donald Cozzens addresses the laity's role in
challenging a feudal church to embrace accountability and transparency
and to bring light where there is now darkness. Awakened to their
dignity and responsibility as full, equal, and adult members of the
church, lay Catholics in North America are finding their voice and
daring to speak to church authorities long accustomed to deferential
obedience and compliance.
Church life, Cozzens believes, will never be quite
the same. Hardcover (Item #83794) $19.95 |
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Called to Question
by Joan Chittister
In this hopeful book, best-selling author and
Benedictine sister Chittister asks tough questions, some of which have
dogged her for years. There came a point in her life when customary
answers to big questions didn't speak to her anymore, but left her at a
spiritual crossroads. She learned to ask questions no one wanted her to
ask, such as, What does it mean to live a spiritual life? and Where do
women fit in the iconography of a male-dominated religion? Her journal
of that time is the basis of this book focused on seeking answers to
life issues and mundane matters that haunt us daily, but which few take
time to consider. Besides the questions, Chittister expertly and
succinctly discusses the differences between religion, which she sees as
an institution, and spirituality, which transcends dogma and creed, she
says, and dwells in the heart. She reflects upon love and friendship,
solitude and contemplation, power and evil, ecology and nature, and
ultimately promotes a feminist spirituality to save the world from
looming mass destruction. (Item #83989) $14.95 |
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The Rhythm of Life
by Matthew KellyIn The Rhythm of Life, author
Matthew Kelly exposes the lifestyle challenges and problems that face us
in this age obsessed with noise, speed, and activity. In response, Kelly
proposes an alternative lifestyle which promotes genuine well-being by
attending to our legitimate needs - physically, emotionally,
intellectually, and spiritually. Kelly puts forth a message which is
unmistakably challenging and attractive - "What you become is infinitely
more important than what you do, or what you have." Encouraging each
reader to find their own rhythm, Kelly takes us on an adventure of
self-discovery. Hardcover (Item #84956) $22.95 |
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Rediscovering Catholicism
by Matthew KellyAt a time when many people are
disillusioned with the Catholic Church, questioning the faith, and
filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern
world, Matthew Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic
spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we
face today as both individuals and as a Church.
Hardcover (Item #83437) $22.95 |
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Sacrament of Charity
(Sacramentum Caritatis)
by Pope Benedict XVI
The long awaited post-synodal exhortation on the
Eucharist from Pope Benedict XVI!
Pope Benedict teaches that the Eucharist finds its
source within the wellspring of love that is the Trinity,
the love that is so abundantly expressed in Jesus’ sacrifice
on the cross and in the new life of the Holy Spirit that
flows into the hearts of those who participate in his
sacrifice and receive him in Communion. The Holy Father also
shows how the Eucharist is the source and summit of the
Church’s life in its relation to the other sacraments,
especially the sacrament of Holy Orders and the sacrament of
Matrimony.
--Bishop William S. Skylstad, President, United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops
Set alongside Pope Benedict XVI's first encyclical God Is
Love (Deus Caritas Est) where he stressed the relationship
between the Eucharist and love, The Sacrament of Charity
picks up that theme and expands it as Pope Benedict explores
the mystery of eucharistic faith and how it reveals the
mystery of the Trinity. Released on the Feast of the Chair
of St. Peter, the Holy Father examines the important
relationship between the Eucharist and the other sacraments,
including the sacrament of the Church. He also highlights
the social implications of the Eucharist and firmly connects
it with the Church's social teaching.
100 page, Paperback (Item #88570)
$6.95
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A Travel Guide to Heaven
by Anthony DeStefano
In this fascinating, comforting book, DeStefano takes the reader on a
tour of heaven, painting it as a dynamic place of unlimited joy, and
using Scripture and dramatic imagination to fill in details about the
afterlife. "God doesn't throw away the good things he creates," he
writes, an idea which is the basis of many of his speculations about
heaven. Heaven is a tangible place, believes DeStefano, and at least
part of it will be a transformed new earth. People will have their own
recognizable bodies, only perfected. DeStefano tackles tough questions
about heaven, including the role of angels, the measurement of time,
marriages and whether pets will be there ("Of course!"). .. He is
neither an academic nor a professional theologian, which gives the book
its delightfully conversational tone and frees him to conjecture without
restraint. Many readers will find DeStefano's solid Christian framework
reassuring and his exciting picture of heaven compelling.
(Item #83482) $18.95 |
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The Only Necessary Thing
by Henri J. M. NouwenThroughout
the forty some books that Henri Nouwen wrote and the hundreds of talks
that he gave, the subject of "Prayer" runs through them all and unites
them. For him a life of faith is a life of prayer. Drawn from many
decades of his life, the compilation of Henri's throughts, feelings, and
the struggle with prayer, reveal the core of the man and his belief that
"prayer is the only necessary thing." (Item #80364)
$19.95 |
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MAGNIFICAT is a
lavishly printed, easy-to-read pocket-sized worship aid, of more
than 400 pages.
A monthly
publication that promises fourteen annual issues – once a month
with special issues for Holy Week and Christmas.
MAGNIFICAT can be used to follow the daily Mass and can also be
read at home for personal or family prayer.
This monthly
liturgical prayer book provides a fitting way to enter fully
into the Church's liturgical rhythms and spiritual legacy.
Ecclesial sources of MAGNIFICAT :
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the
International Commission on English in the liturgy (ICEL).
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MAGNIFICAT, a spiritual guide to
help you : |
- Develop your prayer life,
- Grow in your spiritual life,
- Find a way to a more profound love for
Our Blessed Savior,
- Participate in the Holy Mass with greater
fervor.
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Living a
life of prayer with MAGNIFICAT !
Every day, MAGNIFICAT offers : |
- Beautiful prayers for both morning and
evening, drawn from the treasures of the Liturgy of the
Hours,
- The official texts of the daily mass,
- Meditations written by the renowned
Fathers of the Church, and a great variety of spiritual
writings,
- Essays on the lives of the Saints of
today and the past.
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In each MAGNIFICAT,
you will also find an article giving valuable spiritual
insight, into a masterpiece of sacred art.
PLEASE SPECIFY MONTH/S DESIRED
WHEN ORDERING.
(Item #88845)
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NEW!
Blessed Are the
Bored in Spirit
A Young Catholic's Search for
Meaning
by Mark Hart
"My image of God the Father, enthroned in heaven
in flowing white robes and Birkenstock sandals, was overshadowed
by my certainty that he didn't want me to have any fun. God was
all about rules."—from Chapter Five
Too many young Catholics experience their faith as Mark Hart
did: They rarely miss Mass even if they don't understand it;
they have a Bible even if they never read it; they go to
confession even if they aren't particularly repentant.
Is that your experience of Catholicism? Is yours a faith of Thou
Shalt Nots? If so, forget about a dreary life of mindless
obedience to rules you don't understand. It's time to enter into
the transforming light of your Creator who invites you to live
from the still center of his undying love.
The author's humorous and hard-hitting reflections drive home
the point that God isn't calling the reader to be a good
person—someone who merely obeys the rules—but a new
person in Jesus Christ. (Item #90534)
$11.99
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NEW!
Olivia and the Little Way
Fifth grader
Olivia Thomas has moved to a new school
in a new state, and is eager to make
friends! Her best friend quickly becomes
someone she has never seen — St.
Thérèse of Lisieux.
Follow Olivia's trials as she tries
to fit in at St. Michael's School.
With the help of her grandmother,
she learns about the "Little Way" of
serving God and how it can change
everything!
Nancy Carabio Belanger's touching
book, targeted toward girls and boys
age 8-13, is beautifully illustrated
by Sandra Casali LewAllen. (Item
#81177) $10.95
2009 Catholic Press Association Book Award winner! |
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NEW!
You Want Me to Be Good All Day?:
and Other Prayers for Children
By author: Joe Kempf
Father Joe Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al,
are back with more heartwarming prayers for children and their parents.
This follow-up to the best-selling My Sister is Annoying, addresses
some of the challenges of growing up. In a delightful combination of events
that impact children's lives, Big Al learns lessons including compassion,
responsibility, and individuality through prayer. Read the prayers and enjoy
the included audio CD where Father Joe and Big Al introduce each prayer read
by children.
With an introduction by Annie (Big Al's "annoying" sister), You Want Me
to Be Good ALL DAY? is perfect for every child in your life. 8"x8",
Hardcover. 48 pages. Audio CD included. (Item #98452)
$16.95 |
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My Sister/Brother is Annoying!
And Other Prayers for Children
By Fr. Joe Kempf
Children say the most wonderful things! This book of prayers, by Fr. Joe
Kempf and his furry friend, Big Al, is written the way children talk—and the
way they think! My Sister is Annoying is a beautifully illustrated,
fun way for children to talk to God about things that are important to them,
such as the joy of playing outside, celebrating a birthday, and trying to
figure out the right thing to do. Read the prayers and listen to the CD with
a child you love as Father Joe and Big Al introduce these prayers read by
children.
My Sister is Annoying will help children—and their parents—to pray
the way Jesus taught us to pray…simply and from the heart.
Audio CD included. (Item #94541) $16.95 |
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The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith
written
by Josephine Nobisso
illustrations by Katalin Szegedi
When a poor
devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she
promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the
baker’s generosity. The baker writes "One Mass" on a scrap of paper and
places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his
and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the
gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of
paper representing the true worth of a mass. Luminous old-world
watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil
artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story.
Paperback (Item #81305) $9.95
Hardcover (Item #81295) $17.95 |
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This Little Light
Lessons in Living
from Sister Thea Bowman
by Michael O'Neill McGrath
A
moving and joyous celebration of Sister Thea Bowman, her vision for
the church, and her model of humanity.
Sister Thea Bowman (1937-1980), an African-American Franciscan, is
one of the great treasures of the American Catholic church. Through
her integration of Catholic tradition and black pride she serves as
a beacon for a church that celebrates diversity, inclusiveness, and
love for all God's children. Through her ministry of public speaking
she touched countless people, bearing a message of faith and hope
rooted in the Gospels and the wisdom of the Spirituals. Through her
final ordeal with cancer she offered an inspiring example of what it
means to be ?fully alive,? and to ?live until one dies.?
Mickey McGrath is among the many whose life was changed by her
witness and story. Inspired by her message that God wants each of
one of us to let our little light shine he found his own vocation as
a religious artist. Here, through a series of 12 stunning paintings
and his reflections on her life and teaching, McGrath celebrates the
spirit of one of the great prophets and spiritual guides of our
time. It is a message that makes one rejoice in life and say Amen!
Brother Michael O'Neill McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de
Sales, is an artist, writer, and popular speaker. His work has been
featured in many books, including Women of Mercy, Blessed Art
Thou, and Patrons and Protectors. He lives in
Philadelphia. 96 pages, hardcover.
(Item #84162) $20.00 |
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Jesus A to Z
By Michael O'Neill-Mcgrath
Hardback - 32 pages
This inviting book
combines colorful and delightful illustrations with alliterative and
whimsical (yet appropriate) Scripture story references. The glossary
of evocative questions helps parents, grandparents, godparents,
teachers, and children to connect these faith stories to everyday
life. An exploration of art, symbol, and faith that will be
revisited for years to come! (Item #84163) $16.99 |
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Why Me?
A new book by Julie Parker of Fenton,
MO empowers children with special needs.
"It doesn't seem fair; it just can't be. Why
is life so difficult for me?"
These words from the empathetic new children's book, "Why Me?" ring
true for just about everyone. The book's simple message of
acceptance and empowerment is the work of physical therapist and
author Julie Parker of Fenton.
Parker grew up in Affton and Oakville, and is a 1991 graduate of
Nerinx High School in Webster Groves. She has a congenital hand
defect, and knows firsthand about growing up "different."
It's OK To Be
Different
"Kids are curious," said Parker. "If they see someone who is
different, they're going to ask questions." Parker said she was made
fun of as a child, and felt singled out because of her hand.
"I work with special needs kids, and it's the most uplifting
career," she said. "These kids don't think of themselves as
disadvantaged. I don't hear 'woe is me.' If it hurts, they cry, then
they move forward. I learn a lot about life by looking at them and
the difficulties they face."
Parker sees a distinct advantage to teaching
children at an early age that it's fine to be different, and to be
curious about the differences in others. Her book, with its simple
text and colorful illustrations (by her sister-in-law, Kelly
Sieckhaus), is a valuable tool in that endeavor.
"If you look around, you'll be surprised to know that we all have
things that challenge us as we grow," it reads.
"I don't think children have preconceived notions," said Parker. "We
can teach them when they're little that it's OK to be different,
it's OK to come out and ask questions, that it's not wrong to ask.
But after you get the answer, accept that they're just like you and
me."
Its mission, she said, is to help children of all abilities be
healthy in mind and body.
Paperback (Item
#88897) $13.00 |
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Safe at Home! Indoor Safety
Game Book
In today's complex and ever changing world, teaching children certain safety
rules is more critical than ever. Parents and guardians have the primary
responsibility to teach their children to be safer. This book helps them
provide strategies to children to stay safer if a potentially dangerous
situation arises. Safe at Home! is an effective way of preparing
children to handle situations around the house. It's an interactive game
that shows children what to do in different situations. By reading this book
with your children, you will help empower them to think for themselves and
gain a feeling of confidence about dealing with situations at home. The book
asks questions and you choose from 3 answers- choose the correct answer and
and the green light will flash and fun sounds will be heard!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Board Book: 14 pages
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
(Item #82970) $12.95
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Safe at Play! Outdoor
Safety Game Book
In today's complex and ever changing world, teaching children certain safety
rules is more critical than ever. Parents and guardians have the primary
responsibility to teach their children to be safer. This book helps them
provide strategies to children to stay safer if a potentially dangerous
situation arises. Safe at Play! gives children the information they
need to keep themselves safer as they play in parks, playgrounds, or just
outside the house. It provides simple, practical things children can do
along with the preventive measure to take in order to protect themselves.
This book is NOT intended to frighten children, but to empower them. It's an
interactive game that shows children what to do in different situations. By
reading this book with your children, you will help turn fear into healthy
caution and help keep them safer, happy and free! The book asks questions
and you choose from 3 answers- choose the correct answer and and the green
light will flash and fun sounds will be heard!
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Board Book: 14 pages
Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
(Item #82971) $12.95
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