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“Authentic and deeply moving.”

New!

Edwina Gateley Poet, Author, Speaker

My Soul Feels Lean

Poems of Loss and Restoration Joyce Rupp

My Soul Feels Lean is a journey into compassion. Drawing on insights from her Christian faith and a lifelong connection to the Iowa farmland of her birth, Joyce Rupp explores themes of loss and restoration in this luminous collection of poems.

Returning to an undercurrent in her work since the publication of Praying Our Goodbyes, Rupp offers her sensitive insights on the pain of loss and the hope she finds when she is willing to let go and trust. Rupp’s leanness of soul has taught her to observe and celebrate the harsh beauty of life. “Loss has encouraged me to find joy and meaning here instead of pining for it elsewhere,” she writes, “to live more simply and be content with less, to appreciate more fully what I now have.”

ISBN: 978-1-933495-56-9, 176 pages, $15.95

Also by Joyce Rupp

The Cup of Our Life

A Guide to Spiritual Growth

Joyce Rupp’s bestselling contemporary classic has sold over 180,000 copies, and this new edition continues a fifteen-year tradition of helping individuals and groups pray about everyday life using the rich symbol of a cup.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-31-6, 192 pages, $16.95

Fragments of Your Ancient Name

365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation

Bestselling author Joyce Rupp once again proves herself a wise and gentle spiritual midwife, drawing forth 365 names of God from the world’s spiritual treasury. Fragments of Your Ancient Name—the title of which comes from a poem by the German mystic Rainer Maria Rilke—assembles a remarkable collection of reflections for each day of the year.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-28-6, 384 pages, $22.95

“One of the most important books for parish ministry in our generation.”

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York From the foreword to Rebuilt

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Over 30,000 copies sold!

Rebuilt

Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter Michael White and Tom Corcoran

Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving megachurches and innovative business leaders, while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story of how they brought their parish back to life.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-386-6, 320 pages, $16.95

“If you love your parish, read this book.”

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York

New! Tools for Rebuilding

75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better Michael White and Tom Corcoran

In their barn-burning first book, Rebuilt, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran shared their story and vision of building better Catholic parishes. Now, in their eagerly anticipated second book, White and Corcoran lay out seventy-five proven tactics for getting the job done.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-444-3, 320 pages, $16.95 Available November 2013

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New! Strange Gods

Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life Elizabeth Scalia

Renowned in the blogosphere as the Anchoress and as Catholic Portal editor of the popular Patheos.com, Elizabeth Scalia offers a powerful critique of the “gods” we worship today, reminding readers that life’s deepest desires can only be satisfied in Christ.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-342-2, 192 pages, $14.95

“A must-read for all who seek the Lord in spirit and in truth.”

Rev. Robert Barron Founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

New! Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood Pat Gohn Foreword by Terry Polakovic

Gohn draws upon decades of women’s ministry experience, her popular Catholic women’s podcast Among Women, and her own story as a wife and mother, proclaiming the Church’s compelling vision of every woman: you have dignity, you are gifted, and you have a mission. Perfect for parish women’s groups and retreats.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-370-5, 192 pages, $14.95

“Gohn demonstrates that the Catholic Church’s true vision of woman is, indeed, bold and audacious—bodacious!”

Christopher West Author of At the Heart of the Gospel

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New! Atchison Blue

A Search for Silence, a Spiritual Home, and a Living Faith Judith Valente

Journalist and poet Judith Valente invites readers on her transformative pilgrimages to Mount St. Scholastica monastery. The Benedictine sisters living there revealed to Valente monastic wisdom that brought spiritual healing to her fast-paced life—and Valente promises to do the same for her readers.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-58-3, 224 pages, $15.95 Available September 2013

“Compelling in its honesty, overflowing with grace.”

Paula Huston Author of A Season of Mystery

New! Eyes of the Heart

Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice Christine Valters Paintner

In this first book to explore photography as a spiritual practice from a Christian perspective, Christine Valters Paintner builds on the process of contemplative creativity she introduced online at Abbey of the Arts and in her book The Artist’s Rule. She considers how a camera can help readers open “the eyes of the heart.”

ISBN: 978-1-933495-54-5, 152 pages, $15.95

“A spirituality of photography.”

Br. John J. O’ Hara, S.A. Graymoor Spiritual Life Center

Also by Christine Valters Paintner The Artist’s Rule

Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom ISBN: 978-1-933495-29-3 192 pages, $14.95

Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements ISBN: 978-1-933495-22-4 160 pages, $14.95

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New! Just Married

The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Five Years of Marriage Gregory K. Popcak and Lisa Popcak

Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak combine decades of counseling, the latest findings in marriage research, twenty-three years of marriage, and the wisdom of Catholic teaching to offer newlyweds a master plan for creating a strong bond in the first five years of marriage.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-280-7, 256 pages, $15.95 Available September 2013

“The Popcaks help newly married couples unpack the great mystery of marriage and discover the divine love story that is behind their own. Every married couple—newly married or otherwise—will benefit from this book.”

Christopher West Author of Fill These Hearts

New! 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage

Simple Ways for Couples to Grow Closer to God and to Each Other Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes

101 Tips for a Happier Marriage offers Catholic couples concise, practical, and at times humorous suggestions for creating and sustaining a more joyful, peace-filled marriage that is steeped in the beauty and mystery of the Catholic faith.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-446-7, 144 pages, $12.95 Available November 2013

“This is the best assimilation of received and gathered wisdom on marriage I’ve seen. This gem is a gift and a guide for everyone in all stages of life. I love it!”

Sheila Liaugminas Host of A Closer Look

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New! Six Sacred Rules for Families A Spirituality for the Home Tim Muldoon and Sue Muldoon

Tim and Sue Muldoon bring a wealth of experience as parents, spiritual guides, and religious educators to this practical book for parents that presents six sacred rules to cultivate faith in everyday family life.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-372-9, 160 pages, $14.95 Available October 2013

“I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. I just wish these rules for family spirituality had been in my hands twenty years ago!”

Elizabeth Scalia Author of Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life and the blogger known as “The Anchoress”

New! Yes, God!

What Ordinary Families Can Learn About Parenting from Today’s Vocation Stories Susie Lloyd Foreword by Art and Laraine Bennett

In a culture that is often dark and discouraging, where can parents look for help in raising their children? By profiling ten men and women on their journeys to the priesthood and the convent, award-winning author Susie Lloyd discovered lessons that can be used by any parent who wants to raise faithful children.

Here are the heartwarming stories of five priests, five nuns, and the parents who raised them to be open to God’s call.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-406-1, 128 pages, $12.95 Available December 2013

“No matter where you are on your Catholic journey, you can’t help but to come away from this book humbled and inspired about what it means to be a parent.”

Elizabeth Kuhns Douglas Author of The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns

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The Handbook for Catholic 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 themselves—heart, mind, body, and soul—so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighborhoods, and their Church.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-228-9, 256 pages, $15.95

A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms

52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul Lisa M. Hendey

Lisa Hendey 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.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-273-9, 352 pages, $16.95

A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism Sarah A. Reinhard Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey Afterword by Danielle Bean

Popular Catholic blogger and speaker Sarah A. 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.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-298-2, 256 pages, $14.95

“Never hesitating to explore both the challenges and the joys of this season of life, Sarah has created the guide to pregnancy that Catholic women have been waiting for.”

Hallie Lord

Author of Style, Sex, and Substance

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New! Small Steps for Catholic Moms

Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act Danielle Bean and Elizabeth Foss Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey

ISBN: 978-1-59471-426-9 416 pages, $16.95 Available September 2013

Small Steps for Catholic Moms offers daily prompts and suggestions—small steps—for every day of the year to encourage Catholic moms to attain that elusive balance between action and contemplation in everyday life. Each day’s entry includes a short prayer from a saint, a personal prayer composed from the hearts of two mothers, and a small call to action, making this the perfect prayer companion for the busy mom looking for bite-sized spiritual nourishment.

“These two beloved authors will help Catholic moms make great strides in supporting their families along life’s path to sainthood.”

Lisa M. Hendey

Author of A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms

Great for choosing confirmation names!

The Catholic Baby Name Book

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Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey

With more than ten thousand names of saints and biblical figures, this firstever guide to Catholic baby names helps expectant parents find a beautiful and creative name for their child. Each entry includes the meaning of the name, language of origin, variations in form, a capsule biography, and relevant feast days and patron saint information.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-303-3, 544 pages, $15.95

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Imitating Mary

Eight Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom Marge Fenelon Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey

In an age of much mothering advice but few admirable role models, award-winning Catholic journalist Marge Fenelon delves into ten instances of Mary’s life—and corresponding virtues—that reveal her as the ultimate example and companion for the modern mom.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-364-4, 192 pages, $14.95

“Imitating Mary is food for the mother’s soul! Simply beautiful!”

Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Author of Rooted in Love

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New! Rooted in Love

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

Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, bestselling author and popular EWTN television and radio personality, accompanies Catholic women through the ups and downs of their lives, encouraging them to be reflections of Christ in all things.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-306-4, 224 pages, $14.95

“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

New! Cravings

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

In this first book on the topic written from a Catholic perspective, Mary DeTurris Poust offers personal, hard-won wisdom on the complex relationship between food and spirituality, guiding readers to spot ways they use food as a way of avoiding their real desires, including the desire for God.

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

“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 self-acceptance, Cravings will leave you satisfied.”

Kate Wicker

Author of Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body

Catholic Press Association Award-Winner!

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 and emotional dimensions of infertility, but also the spiritual needs of Catholic couples who desire to understand and follow the Church’s teaching on the use of assisted reproductive technology.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-289-0, 256 pages, $16.95

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New! Real Men Pray the Rosary

A Practical Guide to a Powerful Prayer David N. Calvillo Introduction by Bishop Daniel E. Flores Foreword by Greg Tobin

In this powerful story of a vital prayer movement that is igniting men’s hearts, David N. Calvillo narrates his own life-changing experience of the Rosary, presents a comprehensive guide to the Rosary, and offers a 33-Day Rosary Challenge.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-376-7, 160 pages, $12.95

“I encourage all to read and take to heart this great book.”

Doug Barry

Founder of RADIX and Co-Host of EWTN’s Life on the Rock

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.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-291-3, 192 pages, $14.95

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

Scott Hahn

Author of The Lamb’s Supper

My Peace I Give You

Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints Dawn Eden Foreword by Mother Agnes Mary Donovan

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

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Sacred Space

The Prayer Book 2014 The Irish Jesuits

This has become the yearly prayer companion for busy Christians.

Sacred Space books have sold over 350,000 copies from their inception in 2005, providing insightful daily meditations in the rich traditions of lectio divina (sacred reading) and Ignatian spirituality.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-434-4, 384 pages, $15.95

“I don’t know any other guides to prayer that are so direct, profound, and effective. It’s no wonder that around the world they have proved extraordinarily helpful in leading busy people to stay in touch with the presence of God.” Gerald O’Collins, S.J. Author of Jesus: A Portrait

New! Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2013-2014 The Irish Jesuits

Drawn from the wildly popular Jesuit website sacredspace.ie and the series of Sacred Space books, this useful spiritual guide provides short prayers grounded in Ignatian spirituality and crafted specially for the Advent and Christmas season.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-436-8, 96 pages, $1.25 (Short Discount)

New! Sacred Space for Lent 2014 The Irish Jesuits

Using a simple, six-step prayer method, this prayer companion offers forty Lenten reflections that include daily readings, prayer starters, and weekly Lenten themes.

ISBN: 978-159471-437-5, 128 pages, $1.75 (Short Discount)

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A Heart on Fire

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

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

The Spirituality of Fasting

Rediscovering a Christian Practice Charles M. Murphy

Pope Benedict XVI recently stated that fasting “needs to be rediscovered and encouraged again in our day.” In timely response to this, Msgr.

Charles Murphy considers anew how fasting informs the relationships between creator/creature, body/soul, and rich/poor.

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

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

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New! Encountering Jesus in Word, Sacraments, and Works of Charity Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Foreword by Cardinal Donald Wuerl

From Msgr. Peter Vaghi—author of the acclaimed fourbook Pillars of Faith series on The Catechism of the Catholic Church—comes this fresh and challenging look at how to encounter and grow close to Jesus through scripture, the sacraments, and works of charity.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-432-0, 128 pages, $12.95 Available September 2013

“Through his Pillars of Faith series, Msgr. Peter Vaghi has emerged as a master teacher of the faith. His latest book is full of fine insights and practical reflections on making the faith come alive in our lives. This is inspiring reading.”

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Author of Letters to My Brothers

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. Rev. Louis J. Cameli exposes the devil’s subtle tactics of deception, division, diversion, and discouragement, which harm relationships with God, both in individuals and also in institutions.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-272-2, 192 pages, $15.95

Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality New Paths to Understanding Louis J. Cameli

Rev. Louis Cameli, nationally renowned pastoral leader and priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, presents the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality with insight, new possibilities for spiritual care, and a vision for greater hospitality within the Church.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-293-7, 192 pages, $16.95

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Ignatian Spirituality New! The First Spiritual Exercises Four Guided Retreats

As originally conceived by St. Ignatius Loyola Adapted by Michael Hansen, S.J. For almost five hundred years, the Spiritual Exercises have been available only to priests and religious who could spend thirty days in silence under the guidance of a spiritual director. Now they are available as four retreats on inner peace to people in every stage of spiritual growth. Years of research and testing come together in Michael Hansen, S.J.’s, recreation of the way that St. Ignatius first gave the Exercises as he travelled with four companions, begging in bare feet and dressed in sackcloth.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-378-1, 448 pages, $19.95

New! The First Spiritual Exercises

A Manual for Those Who Give the Exercises Michael Hansen, S.J.

Designed for those who direct The First Spiritual Exercises or train others to direct them, this manual provides a wealth of practical information on the origins and dynamics of these retreats, providing leaders with the tools they need to become effective guides and trainers.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-380-4, 192 pages, $19.95

Finding God in All Things

A Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. IgnatiusÂ

Opening to God A Guide to Prayer

Thomas Green, S.J. William A. Barry, S.J. For over thirty years, Opening to Dispelling the myth that spiritual God has demystified prayer for retreats are only for those who countless thousands. This direct can get away for an extended and appealing guide shakes away time, seasoned spiritual director William A. Barry, the cobwebs and banishes stodgy assumptions, S.J., gives new life to the spirituality of St. Ignatius explaining what prayer is all about and offering and encourages readers to seek the transforming techniques that ready the soul to encounter God. power of the Spiritual Exercises.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-460-8, 144 pages, $13.95

ISBN: 978-1-59471-071-1, 128 pages, $13.95

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New! Daily Devotions for Advent 2013

Advent

Brendan McGuire Written by Fr. Brendan McGuire, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in San Jose, California, these daily Advent devotions offer a simple outline for prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. A pastor, popular homilist, workshop presenter, and podcaster, McGuire weaves the spiritual longings of ordinary Catholics into the larger story of Advent and our call to welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-383-5, 64 pages, $1.50 (Short Discount) Available August 2013

“These pages will enhance and enrich your Advent journey.�

Most Rev. Patrick J. McGrath Bishop of San Jose

Exploring Advent with Luke

Four Questions for Spiritual Growth

Timothy Clayton Foreword by Paula Huston This creative exploration of Advent guides readers to rediscover the power of the events leading up to the birth of Christ. The four questions of Luke 1, as posed by Zechariah, Mary, Elizabeth, and the people in the Temple, spur readers to personal reflection on disappointment, inadequacy, openness, and trust.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-304-0, 160 pages, $13.95

O Radiant Dawn

5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath

Lisa M. Hendey Lisa Hendey, Catholic social media expert and creator of CatholicMom.com, presents five-minute daily devotions to help Catholic households embrace the spiritual riches of Advent. Marked with a noble simplicity worthy of the season, these devotions feature distinctive daily texts within a weekly pattern of repeating elements.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-299-9 32 pages, $1.25 (Short Discount)

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New! Daily Devotions for Lent 2014

Lent

Theresa Rickard, O.P. Perfectly suited for parish-wide distribution and study during Lent, this resource offers daily gospel verses, prayers, crisp reflections, and a specific challenge for ongoing spiritual growth.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-431-3, 96 pages, $1.95 (Short Discount) Available November 2013

New! Bringing Lent Home with Thérèse of Lisieux Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families

Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle This daily guide for families draws from the wisdom of St. Thérèse, providing everything a parent needs to gather the family together for a time of prayer and conversation, including a daily quotation from St. Thérèse and a story about her life.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-421-4, 96 pages, $2.95 (Short Discount) Available November 2013

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 (Short Discount)

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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

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Revised!

Catechism Resources

The Seeker’s Catechism

Michael Pennock Now updated and referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this excellent primer remains a perennial favorite with over 125,000 copies sold. Renowned catechetical author Michael Pennock conveys foundational Catholic beliefs in a familiar question-and-answer format.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-285-2, 160 pages, $6.95

Revised!

Choosing to Be Catholic

For the First Time or Once Again

William O’Malley, S.J. First published in 2001, Choosing to Be Catholic has sold nearly 25,000 copies. This new edition includes a fresh preface identifying important changes that author William J. O’Malley, S.J., perceives within the Church and in American culture during the past decade.

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

This Is Our Faith

A Catholic Catechism for Adults

Michael Pennock This book is 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 question-and-answer format. Specifically designed for Catholic adults, for those new to the church, and for those journeying through the RCIA.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-653-4, 368 pages, $16.95

Pillars of Faith (4-Volume Set)

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.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-288-3, 4 books, 608 pages, $45.95

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Catechist Resources

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31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator Jared Dees Foreword by Joe Paprocki

Jared Dees, creator of the popular website The Religion Teacher, shares practical, easy-to-use teaching strategies and exercises for spiritual growth. These components are designed to improve the effectiveness of any busy religious educator, whether volunteer or professional, grade school or high school.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-384-2, 192 pages, $9.95

“Dees understands the ins and outs of the religious education classroom and offers tried-and-true strategies.”

Joe Paprocki Author of The Catechist’s Toolbox

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

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

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Parish Resources

A Catechetical Series by Msgr. 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 Wuerl 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

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, $13.95

The Commandments We Keep

A Catholic Guide to Living a Moral Life

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

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 See page 16.

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Parish Resources Redeeming Administration

12 Spiritual Habits for Catholic Leaders in Parishes, Schools, Religious Communities, and Other Institutions

Ann M. Garrido Foreword by Gerard J. Olinger, C.S.C. Ann Garrido, theologian, parish minister, and administrator in higher education, presents twelve spiritual habits—each illuminated through the story of a Catholic saint—that show administrators how to experience their work as a crucial ministry of the Church.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-428-3, 224 pages, $14.95 Available September 2013

“Challenging and comforting, this book made me think, forced me to be honest, and enticed me into dialogue with others.”

Leland Nagel Executive Director, National Conference for Catechetical Leadership

Revised!

A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching

Kevin E. McKenna In this thoroughly revised volume, Kevin E. McKenna provides a clear, primer-level reference tool to help readers navigate the vast body of Catholic teaching that informs such current issues as religious freedom, immigrant rights, racism, capital punishment, and employment standards.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-438-2, 192 pages, $15.95 Available November 2013

“As people of good will, we are called to work towards justice for all. This guide is a vital reference for those interested in applying Catholic social teaching to the ongoing debates in the public square.”

Rev. Larry Snyder President of Catholic Charities USA

A Concise Guide to Canon Law

A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers

Kevin E. McKenna This clear, concise, easy-to-use reference guide provides a compact overview of the most important canonical issues facing pastoral ministers today.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-934-4, 128 pages, $13.95

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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 and now includes 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, $4.50

Also available in Spanish Juntos Para Toda La Vida ISBN: 978-0-7648-2207-0, 128 pages, $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, $4.50

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, $4.50

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

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Sacraments 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, $67.95 RITE OF MARRIAGE RITUAL CARDS • Boxed set of 88 rite cards • Each card contains a single scripture reading, prayer, or blessing Item: 193, $48.95

Ceremonial Binder • Vinyl, embossed cover with gold foil stamp Item: 194, Three-ring binder, $19.00

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, $79.95 RITUAL CARDS Item: 195, 196 cards, $63.95 CEREMONIAL BINDER Item: 196, Three-ring binder, $16.00

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BOOKS FOR PRIESTS STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI

New!

Letters to My Brothers

Words of Hope and Challenge for Priests

Stephen J. Rossetti Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti is the leading expert on the state of the American Catholic priesthood. In this collection of letters to his brother priests, he both affirms their work and challenges them to renew their commitment to holiness and fidelity to their vocations, reminding them of the profound joy at the heart of their lives.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-461-0, 192 pages, $15.95 Available October 2013

“What a refreshing read!”

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York

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

henri J.M. Nouwen Out of Solitude

Can You Drink the Cup?

Three Meditations on the Christian Life Drawing on three moments in the life of Jesus, Henri Nouwen invites us to reflect on the tension between our desire for solitude and the demands of contemporary life.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-495-0, 64 pages, $8.95

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

thomas merton A Book of Hours

The Essential Collection

Edited by Kathleen Deignan The lyrical and prayerful writings of Thomas Merton have been arranged into A Book of Hours, a rich resource for daily prayer and contemplation.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-05-7, 224 pages, $20.00

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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

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, $16.95

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

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

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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Christian Classics Stages on the Road

Sigrid Undset Foreword by Elizabeth Scalia This forgotten treasure from the Nobel Prize–winning author of Kristin Lavransdatter is a fascinating collection of saints’ lives, a prophetic critique of modernity, and a surprisingly contemporary take on being Catholic—in particular a Catholic woman—in a sometimes-hostile secular world.

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

Jesus Christus

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

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

The Mass of the Roman Rite (Two Volumes) Its Origins and Development Joseph A. Jungmann, S.J.

First published in English in 1951, 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 and now includes a revised chapter unavailable in the previous two-volume edition.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-274-9, Paperback, 1,056 pages, $49.95 (2-volume set) ISBN: 978-0-87061-271-8, Hardcover, 1,056 pages, $90.00 (2-volume set)

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Christian Classics New! Introduction to the Spiritual Life Louis Bouyer Introduction by Michael Heintz

Louis Bouyer’s classic work, first published in English in 1961 and now brought back into print, gives readers an inspiring and comprehensive vision of Christian spirituality that is unmatched in its warmth, lucidity, and accessibility.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-281-7, 416 pages, $16.95 Available October 2013 “Introduction to the Spiritual Life is a Also available as an eBook.

gift to the whole Church.”

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

New! On First Principles

Origen Foreword by John C. Cavadini Origen’s On First Principles is a foundational work: the first attempt in history at a systematic Christian theology. Now back in print at an affordable price and in a more accessible format, this work’s influence on the development of Christian thought and doctrine is beyond measure.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-279-4, 576 pages, $25.00 Available October 2013

“A figure crucial to the whole development of Christian thought.”

Pope Benedict XVI

New! In the Redeeming Christ F. X. Durrwell Introduction by Scott Hahn

F. X. Durrwell’s In the Redeeming Christ is a gentle, forgotten masterpiece that reveals the relationship between personal holiness, sacramental life in the Church, and the salvation of the world. Now re-published with an introduction by Scott Hahn, it is a beautiful meditation on the Christian life.

ISBN: 978-0-87061-277-0, 320 pages, $17.95

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Christian Classics 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 Paperback Set ISBN: 978-0-87061-137-7, 2,932 pages, $109.95 Hardcover Set ISBN: 978-0-87061-045-5, 2,932 pages, $159.95

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 Paperback Set ISBN: 978-0-87061-069-1, 3,022 pages, $165.00 Hardcover Set ISBN: 978-0-87061-063-9, 3,022 pages, $245.00

Summa Theologiae A Concise Translation

St. Thomas Aquinas Edited by Timothy McDermott

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

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DaysGreat with a

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.”

Carolyn Y. Woo CEO and President of Catholic Relief Services

All Will Be Well Julian of Norwich ISBN: 978-1-59471-151-0 128 pages, $9.95

Let Nothing Disturb You Teresa of Avila ISBN: 978-1-59471-152-7 120 pages, $9.95

Peace of Heart Francis of Assisi

Set Your Heart Free Francis de Sales

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

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

Simply Surrender Thérèse of Lisieux

True Serenity Thomas à Kempis

ISBN: 978-1-59471-154-1 128 pages, $9.95

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

Where Only Love Can Go The Cloud of Unknowing

You Shall Not Want The Psalms ISBN: 978-1-59471-156-5 120 pages, $9.95

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

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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

“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

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

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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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

The Reed of God

A New Edition of a Spiritual Classic Caryll Houselander

ISBN: 978-0-87061-240-4, 192 pages, $12.95 “This wonderful book gives us a privileged peek into the soul of a holy woman as she engages beautiful biblical texts in prayer.”

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

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