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Table of Contents New Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7 Resources for Catholic Moms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Lent / Advent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11 Catechism Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13 Together in the Sacraments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15 Books for Priests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Christian Classics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–22 Prayer Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23–25 Carmelite and Ignatian Spirituality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Marian Reading and Devotion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Holy Cross Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Bible Basics for Catholics A New Picture of Salvation History John Bergsma

Foreword by Scott Hahn From biblical scholar John Bergsma— two-time teacher of the year at the Franciscan University of Steubenville—comes this fresh, fun, and authentically Catholic introduction to the “big picture” of salvation history.

This overview of the Bible is based on Bergsma’s wildly popular introduction to theology course at Franciscan University, where he is a colleague of Scott Hahn. Bergsma combines sound theology, academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and an endearing playfulness to draw readers into the connection between the great stories of the Bible and salvation in Jesus. Central to the book’s themes are Bergsma’s signature illustrations of key biblical characters, which are simple, yet surprisingly profound.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-291-3, 192 pages, $14.95 Also available as an eBook.

“John Bergsma is a very effective teacher of scripture with a gift for clarity and depth.”

Scott Hahn

Author of The Lamb’s Supper

John Bergsma is an associate professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a senior fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Twice voted Faculty of the Year by graduating classes at Franciscan University, Bergsma is a popular teacher whose love of scripture inspires his students.

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My Peace I Give You

Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints Dawn Eden

Foreword by Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V. Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author of the bestselling The Thrill of the Chaste, tells how the lives of the saints have given her hope and aided her journey of spiritual healing after childhood sexual abuse.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-290-6, 256 pages, $16.95 Also available as an eBook.

“It is my hope that this book may become a resource readily available: in churches, schools, counseling centers, young adult ministries, libraries, and hospitals. I pray that for every reader this book will be an instrument of grace and instruction.”

Mother Agnes Mary Donovan, S.V.

Superior General, Sisters of Life

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The Messy Quest for Meaning Five Catholic Practices for Finding Your Vocation Stephen Martin

Foreword by Karen Sue Smith Drawing on lessons learned from Catholic monks and saints as well as his own experience, Stephen Martin has crafted five unique practices to help Catholics and other seekers grapple with life’s truly important questions and discover their true calling in the world.

ISBN: 978-1-93349-532-3, 192 pages, $14.95 Also available as an eBook.

“This hopeful book will be a welcome gift to anyone still sorting out who God is calling them to be.”

Tim Muldoon

Author of Longing to Love

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From Willow Creek to Sacred Heart Rekindling My Love for Catholicism Chris Haw

Foreword by Shane Claiborne The bestselling coauthor of Jesus for President recounts his spiritual journey through evangelical Christianity and his return to Catholicism. A respectful and engaging look at the megachurch movement and a heartfelt expression of love for the Catholic Church’s liturgy and its commitment to the poor.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-292-0, 256 pages, $15.95 Available October 2012 Also available as an eBook.

“This book is really excellent, and reveals the maturity that seems to be showing itself in so many of our churches today.”

Richard Rohr, O.F.M.

Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Still Point

Loss, Longing, and Our Search for God Regis Martin

Franciscan University professor, popular speaker, and prolific author Regis Martin tells how the deaths of his mother and brother pushed him to revisit all he knew and felt about God and his own deepest desires—and how he came to reconcile the theology he teaches with the lived experience of faith.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-341-5, 128 pages, $11.95 Available October 2012

“Regis Martin is a sage for our time. Here he offers us wisdom for confronting the greatest mysteries of life, which are suffering and death.”

Scott Hahn

Author of The Lamb’s Supper

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“At first communion I was taught to say first thing every morning, ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee!’ Reading Father Kubicki’s splendid book has only made that prayer all the more sincere and meaningful.”

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

A Heart on Fire

Archbishop of New York

Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus James Kubicki, S.J.

Rev. James Kubicki, S.J., national director of the Apostleship of Prayer, offers a lively introduction to one of the greatest Catholic devotions—the Sacred Heart of Jesus—showing how the Heart of Christ can be a source of joyful transformation for contemporary Catholics.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-287-6, 192 pages with 4-page color insert, $13.95

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Eucharistic Adoration

Holy Hour Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Charles M. Murphy

Foreword by Cardinal William Levada This creative prayer compendium invites readers to spend an hour in eucharistic adoration while meditating on the seven last words of Jesus. Charles Murphy also profiles seven contemporary Catholics—like Edith Stein and John Paul II—who are inspiring models of eucharistic devotion.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-308-8, 128 pages, $12.95 Available October 2012 Also available as an eBook.

Also by Charles M. Murphy

The Spirituality of Fasting

Rediscovering a Christian Practice The Spirituality of Fasting draws on sources ancient and current—from Augustine to Michael Pollan—to consider anew how fasting informs the relationships between creator/creature, body/soul, and rich/poor.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-243-2, 128 pages, $12.95

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The Seven Deadly Sins A Visitor’s Guide

Lawrence S. Cunningham Lawrence Cunningham guides readers on a veritable tour of and personal inquiry into the seven deadly sins—their roots in the mystic experiences of the desert fathers, their modern manifestations, and how to supplant these invasive, destructive habits with virtue.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-340-8, 128 pages, $12.95 Available November 2012

“Cunningham is at his best in these fresh meditations on the seven deadly sins. Prepare yourself to meet Cassian, Dante, and Aquinas on one page, and contemporaries like Kathleen Norris and Oliver Stone on the next. One could not ask for a wiser or gentler companion in the joys and potential pitfalls of the spiritual life than Larry Cunningham.”

Christopher Pramuk

Author of Sophia: The Hidden Christ of Thomas Merton

The Devil You Don’t Know Recognizing and Resisting Evil in Everyday Life Louis J. Cameli

While remaining a fixture of popular culture, the devil has—until now—been largely ignored in contemporary spiritual writing. Cameli exposes the devil’s tactics of deception, division, diversion, and discouragement, in individuals and also in institutions. This thoroughly biblical, deft exploration considers the personal and social dimensions of sin, and offers both enlightenment and hope in the power of Christ at work to overcome evil.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-272-2, 192 pages, $15.95 Also available as an eBook.

“Solid spiritual reading.”

Donald Senior, C.P.

President, Catholic Theological Union

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“Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle has the great ability to speak to and spiritually connect with the hearts of her readers.”

Doug Keck

Host of EWTN Bookmark

Rooted In Love

Our Calling as Catholic Women Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

With warmth and candor, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle demonstrates why she is so beloved by her readers, viewers, and listeners.

Through sometimes-unexpected stories from her own journey, she shows that being a faithfilled Catholic woman does not mean being perfect. Rather, in the midst of parenting difficulties, marital problems, economic hardships, and sickness—among other challenges— one finds strength in Christ and in the wisdom and community of the Church. She highlights how the sacraments, the virtues, prayer, Mary and the saints, the works of mercy, and various devotions and practices all offer women grace and guidance for their lives.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-306-4, 192 pages, $14.95 Available November 2012

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The Infertility Companion for Catholics Spiritual and Practical Support for Couples Angelique Ruhi-López and Carmen Santamaría Foreword by John and Claire Grabowski

This is the first book to address not only the medical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of infertility, but also the particular needs of Catholic couples who desire to understand and follow Church teaching on the use of assisted reproductive technology.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-289-0, 256 pages, $16.95 Also available as an eBook.

“The authors’ humility, faithfulness, and obedience—tested by the unique pain of infertility—has borne abundant fruit here for the faithful. This is one of those books of which you always need an extra gift copy on hand.”

Damon Clarke Owens

Executive Director, Theology of the Body Institute

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Cravings

A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image, and God Mary DeTurris Poust

Mary DeTurris Poust draws on the rich appreciation of meals she first gained at the tables of her childhood in an Italian-American family, leading readers into reflection on the connections between eating, self-image, and spirituality. Like Geneen Roth in Women, Food and God, but from a uniquely Catholic point of view, Poust helps readers spot ways they use food to avoid or ignore their real desires— for acceptance, understanding, friendship, love, and, indeed, for God. Poust draws from scripture and the great Catholic prayer forms and devotions to assist readers in making intentional changes in their use of food. She also offers reflections on fasting, eating in solidarity with the poor, vegetarianism, and the local food movement.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-305-7, 160 pages, $13.95 Available December 2012

“Whether you’re tired of being obsessed with your weight, are hungry for inner peace even more than you’re hungry for food, or are desiring the freedom that comes with selfacceptance, Cravings will leave you satisfied.”

Kate Wicker

Author of Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body

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Walking Together

Discovering the Catholic Tradition of Spiritual Friendship Poust examines rich and nurturing examples of spiritual friendship from well-known saints, writers, and modern religious leaders who serve as exemplars for cultivating meaningful relationships in a world of Twitter and Facebook.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-209-8, 192 pages, $13.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Artist’s Rule

Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom Christine Valters Paintner Foreword by Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B.

Christine Valters Paintner, author of Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire, invites readers to discover and develop their creative gifts in a spirit of prayer and reflection. This twelve-week course draws on the insights and practices of Benedictine spirituality to explore the interplay of contemplation and creativity.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-29-3, 192 pages, $14.95 Also available as an eBook.

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Building on the success of Lisa M. Hendey’s The Handbook for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and her award-winning website CatholicMom.com, Ave Maria Press is pleased to announce the fall 2012 launch of CatholicMom.com Books. This series will deal with a variety of family and parenting issues from a thoroughly Catholic perspective and will be a treasury of wisdom from many of Lisa’s well-known and trusted CatholicMom.com contributors and others.

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A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy

Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism Sarah A. Reinhard Foreword by Danielle Bean

Popular Catholic blogger and speaker Sarah Reinhard presents the first book to accompany expectant mothers from conception to baptism with weekly reflections and prayers rooted in the mysteries of the Rosary and related to the baby’s physical development.

Designed to help expectant mothers embrace pregnancy as an opportunity for spiritual growth, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy prepares mothers for the trials and joys of pregnancy, childbirth, baptism, and ultimately, motherhood. Each week of pregnancy is paired with a mystery of the Rosary, a personal, down-to-earth reflection from Reinhard, advice for living the sacramental life, and a prayer to help the reader grow in faith as she bonds with her unborn child.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-298-2, 224 pages, $14.95 Available September 2012

“Uncertainty, morning sickness, and anxiety suddenly turn to hope and direction in A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy, which will comfort, guide, and inspire you during your pregnancy.”

Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

EWTN Host of Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms

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A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul Lisa M. Hendey

Lisa Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com and author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms, introduces fifty-two holy companions as guides for the vocation of Catholic motherhood.

Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and simple soul-strengthening exercises into this spiritually rich resource for Catholic women.

Lisa M. Hendey is the creator of CatholicMom.com and author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. She gives workshops on faith, family, and Catholic newmedia topics. Hendey lives with her family in Fresno, California.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-273-9, 352 pages, $16.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Handbook for Catholic Moms

A Perfect Gift for New Moms

Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul Lisa M. Hendey

Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic moms in caring for t h e m s e l ve s — h e a r t , mind, body, and soul— so that they can better love and care for their families, neighborhoods, and their Church. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-228-9, 256 pages, $15.95 Also available as an eBook.

Bless My Child

A Catholic Mother’s Prayer Book Julie Cragon

Praying is one of the most vital things we can do for our kids. Cragon provides prayers for every stage of their growth, beginning even before they are born and going all the way to the point when they are becoming moms or dads themselves.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-014-8, 160 pages, $11.95

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Lent new!

Simplifying the Soul

Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit Paula Huston

Award-winning author and Benedictine oblate Paula Huston invites readers to de-clutter their minds, hearts, relationships, and souls in a book of daily Lenten practices woven from the gospels, the Desert Fathers, and the author’s own wealth of spiritual experience.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-269-2, 192 pages, $14.95 Also available as an eBook.

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Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa

Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

Popular author and EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle presents a daily devotional companion for families with young children. She illustrates how to bring Lent home, doing “small things with great love” under the guidance of the Blessed Mother Teresa.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-286-9, 96 pages, $2.50

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Sacred Space for Lent 2013 The Irish Jesuits

A trusted daily Lenten prayer resource, the seventh annual Sacred Space for Lent is drawn from the wildly popular Jesuit website sacredspace.ie and the bestselling series of Sacred Space books. It is the engaging, life-filled companion Christians desire for their Lenten journey.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-339-2, 128 pages, $1.75 Available November 2012

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Advent Exploring Advent with Luke

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Four Questions for Spiritual Growth Timothy Clayton

In this fresh, new contemplative Advent companion, Timothy Clayton guides readers into a scriptural exploration of the events leading up to the birth of Christ. He deftly shows how Luke composed this first chapter of his gospel to deepen understanding of the birth of Jesus and how meditation on the questions posed by its main characters can help resolve issues that hinder the joy of Christmas. Designed to be used on a weekly basis through Advent and during the Twelve Days of Christmas, this reflective guide is ideal for individual and small-group use. Clayton’s insight is reminiscent of Henri Nouwen or Thomas Merton, and brings the story of Christ’s birth to life anew.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-304-0, 192 pages, $13.95 Available September 2012

O Radiant Dawn

5-Minute Prayers around the Advent Wreath

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Lisa M. Hendey

Marked with a noble simplicity worthy of the season, this daily prayer book is created for use around an Advent wreath in Catholic households of any configuration. It contains twenty-eight devotional services, each designed to last only five minutes—an achievable goal for busy families. The single-page service includes: 1) a simple candle lighting, 2) a brief scripture passage paired with a reflection question for adults and older children and one for younger children, 3) silence, and 4) a closing prayer. Rooted in scriptural images of light, the booklet can be used perennially.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-299-9, 32 pages, $1.25 Available September 2012 New Lower Price!

Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2012-2013 The Irish Jesuits

Drawn from the wildly popular Jesuit website sacredspace.ie and the bestselling series of Sacred Space books, these short daily prayers are grounded in Ignatian spirituality and offer busy adults a portable, accessible, and thought-provoking prayer companion for Advent.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-295-1, 96 pages, $1.25 Available September 2012

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Peter J.Vaghi

The Pillars of Faith series, written by Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, is a Catechism-based catechetical series that provides RCIA candidates and all adults seeking lifelong faith formation with a concise, accessible, and thorough introduction to the foundational categories of the Catholic tradition: creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer.

The Faith We Profess

A Catholic Guide to the Apostles’ Creed Foreword by Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl

Perfect for the

Year of Faith

The Faith We Profess offers a simple introduction to Catholicism blending sound Catholic teaching with scripture, the wisdom of the saints, literature, and personal anecdotes.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-177-0, 160 pages, $13.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Sacraments We Celebrate

A Catholic Guide to the Seven Mysteries of Faith Foreword by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

At a time when Mass attendance, Confession, and the number of Catholic weddings are declining, Msgr. Peter Vaghi presents clear and accessible teaching on the sacraments from the latest official teaching of the Church.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-231-9, 160 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Commandments We Keep

A Catholic Guide to Living a Moral Life

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Foreword by Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien

The Commandments We Keep unpacks the Ten Commandments by discovering how they were understood in the Old Testament, understanding how Christ fulfilled them in his life and teaching, and examining the personal and practical implications of each commandment for life today.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-261-6, 160 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Prayer We Offer

A Catholic Guide to Communion with God Foreword by Cardinal Séan O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap.

In this final book in the four-volume Pillars of the Faith series, Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi illuminates scripture, the Catechism, and the writings of Benedict XVI to help readers begin or deepen their life of prayer.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-294-4, 160 pages, $12.95

Pillars of Faith (4-Volume Set) ISBN: 978-1-59471-288-3, 608 pages (in 4 volumes), $45.95

Catechism Resources revised

The Seeker’s Catechism The Basics of Catholicism Michael Pennock

Ideal for adults or teens interested in becoming Catholic through RCIA, preparing for Confirmation, returning to the Church, or simply wanting to begin a closer examination of the faith, this book makes an ideal gift for seekers as they begin to explore or work to enhance their understanding of Catholicism and deepen their relationships with God.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-285-2, 160 pages, $6.95 Also available as an eBook.

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Choosing to Be Catholic

For the First Time or Once Again William O’Malley, S.J.

In this revised edition, Jesuit priest, master-teacher, and bestselling author of thirty-seven books William J. O’Malley, S.J., prompts seekers and skeptics alike to ask a new set of questions as they hunger and search for God. He demonstrates once again his uncanny ability to approach the human quest for God with refreshingly frank discourse as he sorts out the Hows, Whys, and So whats of being Catholic. With razor-sharp focus, O’Malley offers a cultured and deeply personal argument for Catholicism to those curious about joining the Church, those wondering if they should stay, and those “vacationing” from it.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-343-9, 256 pages, $14.95 Available November 2012

This Is Our Faith

A Catholic Catechism for Adults Michael Pennock

An excellent, readily accessible primer of Catholic doctrine. Arranged according to the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and correlated to it, this book follows a dynamic questionand-answer format. Specifically designed for Catholic adults, for those new to the church, and those journeying through the RCIA.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-653-4, 368 pages, $16.95 Also available as an eBook.

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Together for Life

Celebrating and Living the Sacrament

Joseph M. Champlin with Peter A. Jarret, C.S.C.

With over 9 million copies sold, Together for Life is the top-selling Catholic marriage planning resource. It now boasts rich catechetical material and the new liturgical texts for weddings required by the Roman Missal, Third Edition.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-282-1, 128 pages, $3.95

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Juntos Para Toda La Vida ISBN: 978-0-7648-2207-0, $4.99

Through Death to Life

Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass Joseph M. Champlin

This comprehensive guide brings together in one place all the official liturgical texts needed for planning a Catholic funeral Mass, providing a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-283-8, 128 pages, $3.95

The Rite of Marriage

Newly designed and updated with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition, this all-in-one wedding resource for parish ministers directly corresponds to the new edition of Together for Life.

It contains 15 corresponding tabs along with a complete set of 88 ritual cards with prayers, readings, blessings, and other texts for the marriage rite.

RITE OF Marriage COMPLETE Set • 88 Marriage Rite Cards • Ceremonial Binder ISBN: 978-1-59471-271-5, $62.95 Ceremonial Binder • Vinyl, embossed cover with gold foil stamp

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Item: 194, Three-ring binder, $18.00

RITE OF MARRIAGE RITUAL CARDS • Boxed set of 88 rite cards • Each card contains a single scripture reading, prayer, or blessing Item: 193, $44.95

Together at Baptism

Preparing, Celebrating, and Living the Sacrament Robert M. Hamma

This parish favorite from Robert Hamma is the perfect tool for parent formation and for preparing the baptismal liturgy. New downloadable tools help parish leaders train parents to connect the sacrament with everyday life and better understand their role as their child’s first catechists.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-297-5, 128 pages, $3.95

Together in the Spirit

Celebrating and Living the Sacrament of Confirmation Robert F. Morneau and Mike Grzeca

Adult and high-school confirmation candidates benefit from the spiritual wisdom of leading pastoral figure and bestselling author Bishop Robert F. Morneau and Deacon Mike Grzeca. This simple companion for prayer, reflection, and personal growth enhances spiritual preparation for and joyful celebration of the sacrament.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-230-2, 128 pages, $4.95

The Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal

Now with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition, this easy-to-use set brings together all of the prayers, scripture readings, and blessings a priest needs for celebrating the funeral Mass. Over 100 cards will be updated as a result of the new missal.

FUNERAL MASS AND RITE OF COMMITTAL COMPLETE SET ISBN: 978-1-59471-000-1, 169 cards and binder, $74.95

RITUAL CARDS Item: 195, 169 cards, $59.95

CEREMONIAL BINDER Item: 196, three-ring binder, $15.00

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Books for Priests new!

The Charism of Priestly Celibacy Institute for Church Life

Edited by John C. Cavadini The value of celibacy is often questioned, yet recent surveys of priests demonstrate that more than 75 percent of them feel personally called to celibacy and find it a source of grace in their lives. This rich collection of reflections was presented as a symposium at the University of Notre Dame in 2012 and offers both priests and lay Catholics a deeper, theologically based appreciation of celibacy as a charism or gift of the Holy Spirit. With contributions from leading authorities in scripture, Church history, theology, pastoral leadership, and psychology, this collection offers what one contributor describes as a “reversal of mindset,” a reframing of the issue for today.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-361-3, 192 pages, $15.95 Available October 2012 Over 10,000 Sold

Why Priests Are Happy

A Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests Stephen J. Rossetti

Foreword by John L. Allen Jr. In this groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, the leading American authority on the Catholic priesthood and former director of Saint Luke’s Institute, reveals the unexpected results of a recent study of nearly 2,500 priests in the United States.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-274-6, 256 pages, $18.95 Also available as an eBook.

Born of the Eucharist A Spirituality for Priests Edited by Stephen J. Rossetti

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti weaves together reflections on the Eucharist from over twenty notable contributors, including the late Cardinal Avery Dulles and Cardinal Donald Wuerl. This book makes an ideal gift for priests and seminarians, as well as interested laity seeking inspiration from priestly devotion to the Eucharist.

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ISBN: 978-1-59471-217-3, 192 pages, $16.95

Christian Classics Stages on the Road

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Sigrid Undset

Foreword by Elizabeth Scalia Stages on the Road is a series of essays about the relationship between the Church and the modern world. In the spirit of G. K. Chesterton and C. S. Lewis, Undset points to inconsistencies, hypocrisies, and blind spots of the modern secular mindset by introducing readers to the stories of somewhat-forgotten Catholic figures like St. Angela Merici and the English martyrs Margaret Clitherow and Robert Southwell—people who stood fast to their faith in the face of both intellectual and political hostility. Undset tackles such topics as religious freedom, ChristianMuslim relations, and the vocation of women.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-258-9, 256 pages, $16.95 Available Now

“An energetic, passionate voice—one that urges the faithful onward, and onward still, through brambles of history and passing modern trends, toward a Truth that is startlingly alive.”

Elizabeth Scalia

The Anchoress at Patheos.com

Jesus Christus

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Romano Guardini

Foreword by Robert Krieg Romano Guardini, widely recognized as the theological mentor of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), offers a series of meditations on the life of Christ in a similar vein to the Pope’s Jesus of Nazareth series.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-257-2, 128 pages, $12.95 Available Now

“Guardini invites us to enter into the mystery of Christ and experience the mysteries of God that are forever challenging us.”

Rev. Eugene F. Hemrick

Director, National Institute for the Renewal of the Priesthood

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Let Us Be What We Are

The Joys and Challenges of Living the Little Way Clarence J. Enzler

Foreword by Msgr. John Enzler This final work from Clarence Enzler offers a glimpse into the life of a Christian disciple facing his own mortality and reflecting on holiness, family, and the saints—in particular St. Thérèse of Lisieux, to whom Enzler had a great devotion.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-256-5, 192 pages, $12.95

My Other Self

Conversations with Christ on Living Your Faith Clarence J. Enzler

Foreword by Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Modeled on the fifteenth-century classic The Imitation of Christ, this new edition of a little-known Enzler masterwork is revived for modern Christians. This new edition includes an introduction from the author’s son, Msgr. John Enzler.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-248-0, 256 pages, $13.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Mass of the Roman Rite

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Its Origins and Development Joseph A. Jungmann, S.J.

The fruit of over a decade of painstaking research, The Mass of the Roman Rite is a magisterial treatment of every part of the Mass: its form, its history, its theology.

Joseph Jungmann’s towering work is a comprehensive study of the origins, evolution, and theology of the Mass from its earliest forms to the dawn of Vatican II. This new edition includes an important revised chapter on the comingling of the eucharistic species unavailable in the previous two-volume set.

Hardcover Set ISBN: 978-0-87061-271-8, 1056 pages, $90.00 Paperback Set ISBN: 978-0-87061-274-9, 1056 pages, $49.95 Available November 2012

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Henri Nouwen Out of Solitude

Three Meditations on the Christian Life Henri J.M. Nouwen

Foreword by Thomas Moore Three beautifully written, scripture-based meditations show how it was in solitude that Jesus found the courage to follow God’s will, not his own— the core of the Christian life and a message of profound importance.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-495-0, 64 pages, $8.95 Also available as an eBook.

Can You Drink the Cup? Henri J.M. Nouwen

Foreword by Ron Hansen Henri J.M. Nouwen reflects upon the metaphor of the cup, using the images of holding, lifting, and drinking to articulate the basics of the spiritual life.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-099-5, 128 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

Thomas Merton Thomas Merton: A Life in Letters The Essential Collection Thomas Merton

In this expert distillation of Thomas Merton’s letters, we are offered a unique lens through which to relive the spiritual and social upheavals of the twentieth century while encountering wisdom that is still relevant for our world today.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-256-2, 416 pages, $18.95

A Book of Hours Thomas Merton

Edited by Kathleen Deignan Merton’s voluminous writings have been arranged into 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.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-05-7, 224 pages, $20.00 Also available as an eBook.

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Classics with Commentary, a series in the Christian Classics line devoted to rediscovering classic Christian literature, mines the depths of the rich tradition of Christian spirituality. Critical translations accompanied by thought-provoking commentary by Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., and probing questions revitalize these works for today’s generation of spiritual seekers.

Abandonment to Divine Providence Jean-Pierre de Caussade

This classic work of Christian spirituality emboldens modern readers to see God’s care and concern for them in the joys and challenges of everyday life.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-253-4, 192 pages, $17.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Imitation of Christ Thomas à Kempis

William Creasy’s accessible translation of this timeless Christian classic is paired with Dennis Billy’s insightful commentary and thought-provoking reflection questions. Readers will find this a wise and helpful guide in navigating the joys and perils of the Christian life.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-234-3, 272 pages, $15.95 Also available as an eBook.

Interior Castle Teresa of Avila

The classic E. Allison Peers translation of this Christian favorite is united with fresh spiritual commentary, making it the only edition of Teresa of Avila’s classic to remain faithful to her mystical vision while providing spiritual nourishment.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-241-1, 320 pages, $17.95 Also available as an eBook.

Spiritual Friendship Aelred of Rievaulx

Written in the twelfth century by Cistercian abbot Aelred of Rievaulx, Spiritual Friendship invites readers to enter into one of the great works of the Christian tradition that sees friendship as a key to spiritual growth and true happiness.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-242-8, 160 pages, $15.95 Also available as an eBook.

Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Mary Alphonsus de Liguori

The first complete and faithful English translation from its original Italian of Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Mary, a devotional classic by St. Alphonsus de Liguori.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-244-2, 160 pages, $17.95

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“In these pages, we meet Newman the spiritual master, gracious and compassionate, intelligent and so, so beautiful to read.”

Mike Aquilina

Coauthor of Take Five: Meditations with John Henry Newman

Heart to Heart

A Cardinal Newman Prayer Book John Henry Newman

Heart to Heart is a comprehensive gathering of the luminous prayers of the newly beatified Cardinal John Henry Newman.

The only Newman prayer book, it is ideal for both those who love Newman’s work and for those getting to know Newman for the first time.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-255-8, 288 pages, $15.95 Also available as an eBook.

Newman 101

An Introduction to the Life and Philosophy of John Cardinal Newman Roderick Strange An accessible introduction to the thought of the popular and widely studied philosopher, Blessed John Cardinal Newman, from his controversial conversion to Catholicism to his highly respected publications on Church philosophy.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-247-3, 192 pages, $15.95

Aquinas 101

A Basic Introduction to the Thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas Francis Selman

This brief, engaging, and readable summary of the influential thought of St. Thomas Aquinas takes complex, confusing topics and thoughtfully, yet clearly, summarizes the legacy of one of the Catholic Church’s greatest minds.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-243-5, 224 pages, $16.95

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Complete Standard Edition

Butler’s Lives of the Saints Alban Butler

Edited, Revised, and Supplemented by Herbert J. Thurston, S.J., and Donald Attwater This four-volume set was revised in 1956 to encompass 2,565 saints compared to the original 1,486. Readers will find every page full of truths central to Christianity and underlying themes of Christian love.

Complete Four-Volume Set HARDCOVER SET ISBN: 978-0-87061-045-5, 2,932 pages, $159.95 PAPERBACK SET ISBN: 978-0-87061-137-7, 2,932 pages, $109.95

Patrology

Johannes Quasten Offers an accessible summary of four centuries of Church Fathers and their literature. These valuable reference volumes cover Clement of Rome through the Latin writers during the time of Pope Leo the Great.

Complete Four-Volume Paperback Set: ISBN: 978-0-87061-141-4, 2,162 pages, $149.95 Individual volumes also available. Visit www.avemariapress.com for more details.

Summa Theologica

Complete English Edition in Five Volumes St. Thomas Aquinas

Summa Theologica, St. Thomas Aquinas’ brilliant synthesis of Christian thought, has had a decisive and permanent impact on philosophy and religion since the thirteenth century. This complete English edition was translated by the priests of the English Dominican Province.

Complete Five-Volume Set HARDCOVER SET ISBN: 978-0-87061-063-9, 3,022 pages, $245.00 PAPERBACK SET ISBN: 978-0-87061-069-1, 3,022 pages, $165.00

Summa Theologiae A Concise Translation St. Thomas Aquinas

Edited by Timothy McDermott The real meat of St. Thomas Aquinas has been captured here with remarkable good judgment, and it is in fact a fresh and stimulating experience to read Aquinas’ doctrine on a given point gathered all together.

W. Norris Clarke, S.J.

Fordham University, International Philosophical Quarterly

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HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-0-87061-211-4, 652 pages, $59.95 PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-0-87061-210-7, 652 pages, $42.50

30Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher

Edited by John Kirvan | Series foreword by Caroline Myss

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 spiritual teachers can help us to turn prayer into conversation with God, and the most mundane occasions become meetings with God in our neighbors.”

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All Will Be Well Julian of Norwich

ISBN: 978-1-59471-151-0 120 pages, $9.95

Let Nothing Disturb You Teresa of Avila

ISBN: 978-1-59471-152-7 120 pages, $9.95 Also available as an eBook.

Peace of Heart Francis of Assisi

ISBN: 978-1-59471-155-8 120 pages, $9.95

Simply Surrender Thérèse of Lisieux

ISBN: 978-1-59471-154-1 128 pages, $9.95 Also available as an eBook.

True Serenity Thomas à Kempis

ISBN: 978-1-59471-157-2 120 pages, $9.95

Where Only Love Can Go The Cloud of Unknowing

ISBN: 978-1-59471-158-9 128 pages, $9.95

Set Your Heart Free

You Shall Not Want

Francis de Sales

The Psalms

ISBN: 978-1-59471-153-4 120 pages, $9.95

ISBN: 978-1-59471-156-5 120 pages, $9.95

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Prayer Books

Day by Day

The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students

William G. Storey, D.M.S., and Thomas McNally, C.S.C. Foreword by Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.

With half a million copies sold since its inception, Day by Day is the beloved prayerbook that Notre Dame students, alumni, and friends trust to deepen their prayer lives and expand their understanding of God. This collection of prayers is the perfect gift for college students, high school graduates, and Confirmation candidates.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-018-6, 224 pages, $9.95

The Notre Dame Book of Prayer Office of Campus Ministry Edited by Heidi Schlumpf

The vibrant Catholic spirituality of the University of Notre Dame and the sacred places on its beloved campus come alive in this inspiring collection of prayers, reflections, and meditative photos fit for every occasion.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-196-1, 320 pages, $27.95

5 Minutes with Christ

Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers

Edited by Lou DelFra, C.S.C., and Ann Primus Berends In these gospel reflections, educators will find comfort and strength in the life of Christ the Teacher. The contributing authors draw from their own teaching experiences to provide personal and insightful reflections into what it means to be a Christian teacher with the challenges that each day brings.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-275-3, 224 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

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Prayer Books “The website Sacred Space has been helping millions to pray for some years. Now Ave Maria Press makes these very helpful and easily usable prayer-helps available in handsome and accessible form. What a great service to God’s people!”

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Sacred Space

Author of Paying Attention to God

The Prayer Book 2013 The Irish Jesuits

With eight years of successful sales, Sacred Space: The Prayer Book 2013 is the annual daily prayer book for busy Catholics.

Since 2005, Sacred Space books have sold over 300,000 copies and continue to provide insightful, valuable daily meditations in the rich tradition of lectio divina (sacred reading) and Ignatian spirituality.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-307-1, 384 pages, $15.95 Available October 2012

Pathway to Our Hearts

A Simple Approach to Lectio Divina with the Sermon on the Mount Archbishop Thomas Collins

“Archbishop Collins combines two rare gifts: a vivid, engaging style and a deep understanding of Scripture. This book is a marvelous introduction to the ancient Christian tradition of lectio divina (sacred reading), and a real treasure for meditation on the Word of God. For any Christian longing for a deeper experience of prayer, the author opens the door to a richer daily life rooted in the Sermon on the Mount.”

Most Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Denver

ISBN: 978-1-59471-265-4, 160 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

Living the Rosary

Finding Your Life in the Mysteries John Phalen, C.S.C.

Rev. John Phalen, C.S.C., invites readers to experience God’s presence in their daily lives through Rosary devotion. Living the Rosary employs scripture, the lives of the saints, and Phalen’s pastoral experiences to lead readers into a deep appreciation of the personal import of the mysteries of the Rosary.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-264-7, 128 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

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Carmelite Spirituality I Want to See God & I Am a Daughter of the Church Complete Set P. Marie-Eugène, O.C.D.

I Want to See God and its companion I Am a Daughter of the Church are written works of Father Marie-Eugène of the Child Jesus, O.C.D. A synthesis of rich doctrinal teachings with the sureness born of a deep contemplative experience, this set offers a vital doctrine to men and women. Bringing to light the dynamics of baptismal grace, Father Marie-Eugène opens up the paths of contemplation and holiness to all in the midst of ordinary life. Both books illustrate the untiring search for God through time and the need for reliable spiritual masters.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-134-6, 1,228 pages, $56.00 Also available individually. Visit www.avemariapress.com for details.

The Way of Prayer

Learning to Pray with the Our Father Teresa of Avila

This simple guide on how to pray offers today’s Christians—whether novices or veterans—sensible insight on the practice of prayer and meditation. Readable, personal, and practical, Teresa’s commentary is a wonderful way to discover the passion and the wisdom of this beloved woman mystic.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-246-6, 178 pages, $12.95

Ignatian Spirituality Finding God in All Things

A Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius William A. Barry, S.J.

Finding God in All Things gives new life to the spirituality of St. Ignatius and illuminates the transforming power of the Exercises. Written by a renowned expert on spirituality and prayer, this book is an ideal resource for parish retreats, spiritual formation courses, and as RCIA supplementary reading.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-460-8, 144 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

Opening to God A Guide to Prayer Thomas Green, S.J.

In this concise and practical introduction to prayer, Fr. Green, a Jesuit missionary and spiritual director, reveals prayer to be a passageway to new spiritual terrain, accessible to all who want to cultivate a more meaningful prayer relationship with God.

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ISBN: 978-1-59471-071-1, 128 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

Marian Reading and Devotion Full of Grace

Miraculous Stories of Healing and Conversion through Mary’s Intercession Christine Watkins Foreword by Robert Faricy, S.J.

In this collection of riveting true stories, Catholic spiritual director Christine Watkins inspires readers with stories of conversion and healing linked to Mary’s apparitions at Medjugorje.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-226-5, 128 pages, $14.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Reed of God

A New Edition of a Spiritual Classic Caryll Houselander

“This wonderful book gives us a privileged peek into the soul of a holy woman as she engages beautiful biblical texts in prayer. In ways witty and winsome, Houselander teaches us to unite our will with God’s will, as the Blessed Virgin Mary did.”

Scott Hahn

Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation, St. Vincent Seminary

ISBN: 978-0-87061-240-4, 192 pages, $12.95 Also available as an eBook.

Medjugorje Day by Day

A Daily Meditation Book Based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje Richard J. Beyer

This book offers a program of daily meditations on the messages of Our Lady and the words of sacred scripture, and also suggests a meaningful way to put Our Lady’s words into practice.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-494-3, 544 pages, $17.95 Also available as an eBook.

The Seven Sorrows of Mary A Meditative Guide Joel Giallanza, C.S.C.

This resource offers a contemporary spirituality of this traditional devotion, highlighting seven moments of suffering in Mary’s life, from Jesus’ infancy to his death on Golgotha.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-176-3, 128 pages, $10.95

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“I recommend this book to all who know Holy Cross so that they can share in our spiritual heritage and be companions with us in our journey to holiness.”

Br. Thomas A. Dziekan, C.S.C.

Vicar General, Congregation of Holy Cross

Directory of Devotional Prayer Congregation of Holy Cross

For the first time in over sixty years, the Congregation of Holy Cross has produced a new prayer book for the priests and brothers of the Congregation and the thousands of Catholics who are the recipients of the education and ministry of Holy Cross parishes and schools.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-300-2, 256 pages, $14.95

The First Holy Cross Saint!

Brother André Friend of the Suffering, Apostle of Saint Joseph Jean-Guy Dubuc Foreword by Mario Lachapelle, C.S.C.

More than seventy years after his death, the newly canonized Saint André Bessette, C.S.C., remains beloved for his mercy to the sick, for his devotion to St. Joseph, and for his role in the construction of the majestic Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal, which continues to be visited by millions of pilgrims each year.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-190-9, 260 pages, $16.95

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Basil Moreau Founder of Holy Cross

Gary MacEoin Foreword by Hugh Cleary, C.S.C.

The story of Father Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross—a story of war, persecution, controversy, and sacrifice—comes to life in a biography written by Catholic journalist Gary MacEoin.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-133-6, 256 pages, with 8-page photo insert, $15.95

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