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St Josemaria Escriva once said, "Don't neglect your spiritual reading - reading has made many saints". To grow in faith we must read. Read to learn, read to pray, read to be inspired with our range of books.
Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Book - Michael E. Gaitley
Highly recommended! Consoling the Heart of Jesus by '33 days to Morning Glory' author, Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC, is a do-it-yourself retreat combining the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. Father Gaitley has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, the Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, publisher and editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest, puts it, "The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to." 428 pages
Meet Your Spiritual Father: A Brief Introduction to St Joseph - Dr. Mark Miravalle
Meet the man who raised the Son of God and discover the role he wants to play in our life. With down-to-earth practical wisdom and sublime insights, Dr. Mark Miravalle lifts the veil that has shrouded this glorious patriarch for centuries, revealing the treasures and benefits of having an intimate relationship with the virginal father of the Son of God. Those who read Meet Your Spiritual Father will find priceless treasures not only in this easy-to-read book but also in having St. Joseph as their spiritual father. 156 pages
Meet Your Mother: A Brief Introduction to Mary - Dr. Mark Miravalle
Dr. Mark Miravalle is a world renowned theologian with expertise in Marian teaching. A highly recommended book! Ever wonder why so many people pay so much attention to Mary, the Mother of Jesus? From the most ancient traditions of Mary in Christianity to the 'Hail Mary' pass in American football, the Mother of Jesus has pervaded most world cultures for the last two thousand years. But could the Mother of Jesus also be your mother? That's the question explored in the exciting new book, Meet Your Mother. This easy-read pocket book on Mary covers all the major teachings about the Mother of Jesus, but is particularly written for the person who has little or no background knowledge about her. Authored by Dr. Mark Miravalle, renowned Marian expert and professor who has taught and written about Mary for over 25 years, Meet Your Mother is the perfect little book to introduce someone to the life and truth about Jesus' Mother, but also to renew a person's existing knowledge and love for the woman believed to have brought Jesus into the world, and who Jesus gave personally to every human being with his dying words, 'This is your mother.'
Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope - Fr Andrew Apostoli
Our Lady of Fatima's call to prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is as relevant now as when first delivered to the three Portuguese seers, Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia, in 1917. In this superb and updated book, the late Father Andrew Apostoli carefully analyses the events that took place in Fatima and clears up lingering questions and doubts about their meaning. He also challenges the reader to hear anew the call of Our Lady to prayer and sacrifice, for the world is ever in need of generous hearts willing to make reparation for those in danger of losing their way to God. At the peak of the First World War, Our Lady warned of another worldwide conflict, the rise and spread of Communism, and a terrible persecution of the Church unless people repented of their sins and returned to God. She also requested devotion to her Immaculate Heart and a special consecration of Russia. Much of what Our Lady of Fatima said was revealed soon after her appearances, but the third and final secret, which was not a message but a prophetic vision seen by the children, was not unveiled by the Vatican until 2000. Saint Pope John Paul II, who read the third secret while recovering from the attempt upon his life in 1981, believed the vision signified the sufferings the Church had endured in the twentieth century. Because of the prophetic nature of her messages, Our Lady of Fatima has been the subject of much controversy and speculation. 205 pages About the Author: Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., a founding member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, has been teaching and preaching retreats and parish missions for several decades. He is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the apparitions at Fatima. He is the author of numerous books, including Following Mary to Jesus and Walk Humbly with Your God. Fr. Apostoli is the vice-postulator for the cause of the canonization of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. A frequent host on EWTN, he hosted the TV special “Our Lady of Fatima and the First Saturday Devotion”.
Theology of the Body in One Hour - Jason Evert
An absolute must have read for all parents and every family home! Today's sexual confusion is not caused because the world glorifies sexuality, but because the world fails to see its glory. Through his Theology of the Body, Saint Pope John Paul II unveiled the beauty of God's plan for human love, sexual complementarity, and the fundamental meaning of the human person - to be a gift! This jam packed 144-page jewel of a book is one of the best introductory works to the Theology of the Body on the market today. With Jason Evert as the expert guide, discover how the human body in its masculinity and femininity reveals who we are and how we are called to live and love!
Blessed is She Catholic Journaling Bible NAB
The Catholic Journaling Bible designed by 'Blessed is She' and published by Our Sunday Visitor is the one women the world over have all been waiting for! The first ever, full Catholic Journaling Bible (NAB-RE), it includes wide margins (just over 5cm) with lines for note taking, endnotes and footnotes, an easy to read one column format, and hand-lettered verses for each book. The linen cover will last you for years to come. Size: The Bible is 23cm x 16cm.
Didache RSV Bible Hardcover
The Didache Bible uses a most precise literal translation of Sacred Scripture (RSV) whilst presenting at the same time, a comprehensive and trustworthy commentary for each book of the Holy Bible. This commentary is drawn from the Fathers of the Church, papal encyclicals, and quite uniquely, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). In this latter regard and so very helpfully, links to the CCC can be found on each page of the Sacred text. The Didache Bible also includes numerous apologetical inserts throughout the body of Scripture to assist the reader in understanding the Church’s teachings on numerous issues ranging from the Church's teaching on Purgatory to contemporary issues such as contraception. The publishers of The Didache Bible, Midwest Theological Forum, set out to fill a need for a Catholic edition of Sacred Scripture with explanatory and apologetical commentaries based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The publication of the Didache Bible, based on these principles, fulfills the desire of Pope St. John Paul II as expressed in his Apostolic Constitution Fidei Depositum: The Catechism of the Catholic Church . . . is a statement of the Church’s faith and of catholic doctrine, attested to or illumined by Sacred Scripture, the Apostolic Tradition and the Church’s Magisterium. I declare it to be a sure norm for teaching the faith. (no. IV) The Didache Bible is a valuable resource for teachers, catechists, high school students and those participating in Scripture studies. In short, it is ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith and where it remains most accessible by all Catholics despite it's high level of scriptural scholarship. The Didache Bible includes: 27 full-color biblical maps including the journeys of Christ throughout Judea and the travels of St Paul as found in Acts and in his Letters; more than 100 apologetical explanations that help to answer common questions about the faith; and a comprehensive 43-page glossary and a topical index.
Persecuted and Forgotten 2020-2022 Executive Summary A5
More than most people, Christians around the world are persecuted and harassed more than any other faith. Supporting those brothers and sisters is one of the key areas of the work of Aid to the Church in Need. As part of our mission, every two years ACN produces a comprehensive report on the current situation for Christians entitled 'Persecuted and Forgotten'. The 2020-2022 executive summary makes for sobering reading. Priests are killed, the faithful are kidnapped, Christian women are raped and forced to deny their faith, churches are desecrated, and whole communities are forced to flee. The report examines the terrible situation in 24 countries where ACN has found evidence of serious religious freedom violations. Why issue such a report? Because we must break the silence, we must inform ourselves and inform those around us, we have to do all we can to ensure that they are not forgotten.
Deliverance Prayers for use by the Laity
Prayers for use by the laity in waging spiritual warfare from the public domain and the Church’s treasury. The book has an imprimatur from the Archbishop of Denver, Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila S.T.L May 23, 2018 Throughout the history of the Church, various saints and even the Church herself have provided the laity with means of combatting the demons that afflict their lives. The St Michael prayer in its short form provides a good example of this prayerful assistance in this regard. In this book, Fr Chad Ripperger PHD, has collated a most helpful collection of prayers which can be recited by the laity and which fall under the approbation and authority of the Church.
Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2020-2022
The 2022 edition of 'Persecuted and Forgotten?' is a report on the status of Christians oppressed for their faith throughout the world and is broken down with key findings presented on a regional basis.
My Brother Sean
My Brother Sean is written by Sean Hampsey, author, musician, and long-time ACN benefactor. This book covers the period in Ireland of 'The Hampsey' family, leading up to the late '50s until their arrival as '10 pound migrants' in Australia, November 1960.
Why Am I Special?
C. Sheeran developed a love of books from a very young age and a firm belief that every child should be introduced to them from infancy. Her work with children, adolescents and adults over many years in different fields such as tutoring, mentoring and psychological counselling made her realize the importance of a child’s intellect, memory and imagination and how it plays an integral part in shaping their subconscious memory and the rest of their life. Although she never planned on writing a children’s book, she hopes that these “puzzle piece tales” will help children in a small way grasp the immense beauty and majesty of the supernatural world that surrounds us and that dwells inside our souls.
