Ave Maria Press 2015-2016 Consumer Catalog

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Sacred Reading The 2016 Guide to Daily Prayer APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER DOUGLAS LEONARD

Rebuilding Your Message Practical Tools to Strengthen Your Preaching and Teaching MICHAEL WHITE This powerful new prayer book AND TOM CORCORAN

introduces readers to the traditional spiritual devotion known as the lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way.

416 pages, $15.95

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Dozens of carefully honed strategies help Catholic parishes establish and sustain excellent communications from the parking lot to the pulpit.

224 pages, $15.95

Word by Word Slowing Down with the Hail Mary EDITED BY SARAH A. REINHARD

Forty of today’s most popular Catholic voices were invited by author Sarah Reinhard to offer an accessible, profound, and unique meditation on one word of the Hail Mary.

160 pages, $14.95

New Testament Basics for Catholics JOHN BERGSMA

An in-depth look at the New Testament that uses simple illustrations and the same clear, conversational style that characterized Bergsma’s earlier book, Bible Basics for Catholics.

320 pages, $16.95

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Brand NEW Books Intimate Graces How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out the Best in Marriage TERESA TOMEO AND DOMINICK PASTORE Teresa Tomeo and her husband, Dominick Pastore, invite couples to enrich their marriages by practicing the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.

160 pages, $13.95

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Our Lady, Undoer of Knots A Living Novena MARGE FENELON

A unique guided meditation from Marge Fenelon, who has created a new devotional practice from this classic novena that is a favorite of Pope Francis.

160 pages, $14.95

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Availability The Challenge and the Gift of Being Present ROBERT J. WICKS

Robert Wicks describes availability as a challenging but spiritually rewarding way to live a more balanced life.

160 pages, $14.95

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My Badass Book of Saints Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live MARIA MORERA JOHNSON Explore the qualities of twenty-four remarkable and holy women who lived lives of virtue in unexpected and often difficult circumstances.

160 pages, $14.95

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AVA I L A B L E I N P R I N T A N D E B O O K F O R M A T S

Lord of the World A Novel ROBERT HUGH BENSON In one of the first dystopian novels of the twentieth century, Robert Hugh Benson imagines a world where belief in God has been replaced by secular humanism.

The narrative has been hailed as the finest work of this unsung, but influential author.

352 pages, $14.95

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Room 24 Adventures of a New Evangelist KATIE PREJEAN In the early years of her career, Prejean’s hormonal, sometimes grumpy, and often confused students taught her what it means to evangelize. Her frequently witty and always candid stories—and the ten lessons she offers—will inspire anyone who works with youth in the Church today.

160 pages, $13.95

Remembering God’s Mercy Redeem the Past and Free Yourself from Painful Memories DAWN EDEN

Redeeming Conflict 12 Habits for Christian Leaders ANN M. GARRIDO

In the first book to explore how painful personal memories impact faith, bestselling author Dawn Eden offers a guide to the process she used to heal her painful memories.

Catholic theologian and conflict mediator Ann M. Garrido identifies conflict as a fruitful exchange that arises from living and working together in the diverse world God created. She offers twelve practical habits for responding to conflict.

160 pages, $14.95

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Keep Your Kids Catholic Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick MARC CARDARONELLA Professional catechist, popular blogger, and father of two, Marc Cardaronella has a passionate plea for parents: be your child’s primary educator in the faith by what you do and say. This practical guide gives parents what they need to be a bigger partner in handing on the faith to their children by creating a faith-nurturing environment at home.

160 pages, $14.95

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The Four Keys to Illuminating the Way Everlasting Love Embracing the How Your Catholic Wisdom of Monks Marriage Can Bring and Mystics CHRISTINE VALTERS You Joy for a Lifetime PAINTNER MAUNEL P. AND Employing the same practices she KAREE SANTOS Marriage columnist Karee Santos and her husband, Manuel, a psychiatrist who has been counseling couples for more than 15 years, explore how applying the Catholic faith to marriage can free us to experience deep, lasting, and soul-satisfying love.

uses in her other books, Christine Valters Paintner explores how the lives and spirituality of twelve monks and mystics offer distinct patterns of thought that will lead you to a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas of growth, and will guide you on the path to your true self.

256 pages, $15.95

224 pages, $17.95

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One Ordinary Sunday A Meditation on the Mystery of the Mass PAULA HUSTON

Award-winning writer Paula Huston uses her experience at Mass on the fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time to offer a theologically and historically rich exploration of the origin and meaning of the liturgy.

256 pages, $16.95

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Word by Word Slowing Down with the Hail Mary EDITED BY SARAH A. REINHARD Forty of today’s most popular Catholic voices were invited by author Sarah Reinhard to offer an accessible, profound, and unique meditation on one word of the Hail Mary. The result is a new way of looking at one of the most important prayer traditions in Catholic life.

160 pages, $14.95

Reflections by Lisa Hendey, Brandon Vogt, Jeff Young, Paula Huston, and more!

“A simple concept written so beautifully well.”

Danielle Bean

Publisher of Catholic Digest and coauthor of Small Steps for Catholic Moms

Arriving at Amen Seven Catholic Prayers That Even I Can Offer LEAH LIBRESCO In Arriving at Amen, blogger and columnist Leah Libresco uses the rigorous rationality that defined her atheism to tell the story behind her conversion to Catholicism and to describe the seven forms of Catholic prayer that guided her to embrace a joyful life of faith.

192 pages, $15.95

A Book of Uncommon Prayer 100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary BRIAN DOYLE One hundred new prayers that evoke a deep Catholic belief in the mystery and miracle of the ordinary.

192 pages, $14.95

Real Men Pray the Rosary A Practical Guide to a Powerful Prayer DAVID N. CALVILLO A powerful story of a vital prayer movement that is igniting men’s hearts.

160 pages, $13.95

The Notre Dame Book of Prayer OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY EDITED BY HEIDI SCHLUMPF 2

320 pages, $27.95

Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim A Personal Manual for Prayer and Ritual EDWARD M. HAYS 384 pages, $21.95

Prayers for the Domestic Church A Handbook for Worship in the Home EDWARD M. HAYS 288 pages, $18.95

I G N AT I A N S P I R I T UA L I T Y

introducing a POWERFUL NEW daily prayer book

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Sacred Reading The 2016 Guide to Daily Prayer APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER DOUGLAS LEONARD This powerful new prayer book from the Apostleship of Prayer, the “pope’s prayer group,” engages and inspires readers with the daily scripture readings and introduces Catholics and other Christians to the traditional spiritual devotion known as the lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way.

416 pages, $15.95

“An innovative way to be invited, with gentle wisdom, into meeting Jesus in your prayer.”

Rev. James Martin, S.J. Author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Three Moments of the Day Praying with the Heart of Jesus CHRISTOPHER S. COLLINS, S.J. Foreword by James Kubicki, S.J. Retreat master Christopher Collins, S.J., introduces a powerful approach to both the Sacred Heart devotion and classic Ignatian spirituality. Readers are guided through three simple-yet-profound prayer habits that can fit into any schedule: morning offering, evening reflection, and pondering the gift of the Eucharist throughout the day.

160 pages, $13.95

Recent Release!

Like the First Morning The Morning Offering as a Daily Renewal MICHAEL J. ORTIZ 192 pages, $15.95

“Important new book.”

Most Rev. William E. Lori Archbishop of Baltimore From the foreword

Moment by Moment A Retreat in Everyday Life CAROL ANN SMITH, S.H.C.J., AND EUGENE MERZ, S.J. 96 pages, $15.95

The First Spiritual Exercises Four Guided Retreats AS ORIGINALLY CONCEIVED

BY ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA ADAPTED BY MICHAEL HANSEN, S.J.

The First Spiritual Exercises A Manual for Those Who Give the Exercises 192 pages, $19.95

384 pages, $19.95

Opening to God A Guide to Prayer THOMAS GREEN, S.J. 128 pages, $13.95

Finding God in All Things A Companion to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius WILLIAM A. BARRY, S.J. 144 pages, $13.95

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SAINTS “When faith meets real life.”

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Pat Gohn

Author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious

My Badass Book of Saints Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live MARIA MORERA JOHNSON CatholicMom.com blogger and popular podcaster Maria Morera Johnson explores the qualities of twenty-four remarkable and holy women who lived lives of virtue in unexpected and often difficult circumstances. These spiritual mentors inspired Johnson, and will help readers have the courage to reach for a closer connection to God. 160 pages, $14.95

Saints Include: • Gun-toting Servant of God Sr. Blandina Segal, who tried to turn the heart of Billy the Kid • Nazi resister Irena Sendler, who helped smuggle children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II • Canonized saints like Teresa of Avila and Christina the Astonishing

Now available in When Saint Francis Saved the Church paperback!

How a Converted Medieval Troubadour Created a Spiritual Vision for the Ages JON M. SWEENEY Jon M. Sweeney, bestselling author of The Pope Who Quit, offers a surprising look at the world’s most popular saint, showing how this beloved, but often-mythologized character created a spiritual vision for the ages and may very well have rescued the Christian faith. Now in paperback, this new edition—called “a contemporary classic-in-the-making” by the National Catholic Reporter—includes study questions.

192 pages, $15.95

Reclaiming Francis How the Saint and the Pope Are Renewing the Church CHARLES M. MURPHY As Pope Francis continues to call for rebuilding the Church, Msgr. Charles M. Murphy, author of The Spirituality of Fasting and Eucharistic Adoration, offers a timely look at what today’s Church can learn from St. Francis of Assisi about evangelization and renewal.

160 pages, $13.95

Thérèse, Faustina, and Bernadette Three Saints Who Challenged My Faith, Gave Me Hope, and Taught Me How to Love ELIZABETH FICOCELLI Bestselling author Elizabeth Ficocelli introduces her readers to Thérèse, Faustina, and Bernadette—three remarkable women saints who taught her about faith, hope, and love, and showed her what true Catholic womanhood looks like. Ficocelli imparts these lessons to her readers.

192 pages, $14.95

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Spiritual Teacher 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.

“Opportunities for grace.”

Carolyn Y. Woo

President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services

Simply Surrender THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX

All Will Be Well JULIAN OF NORWICH

128 pages, $9.95

128 pages, $9.95

Let Nothing Disturb You True Serenity TERESA OF AVILA THOMAS À KEMPIS 120 pages, $9.95

120 pages, $9.95

“These are glorious little books.”

Rev. James Martin, S.J.

Author of My Life with the Saints

Peace of Heart FRANCIS OF ASSISI 120 pages, $9.95

Renewed Ten Ways to Rediscover the Saints, Embrace Your Gifts, and Revive Your Catholic Faith ROBERT P. REED

Set Your Heart Free FRANCIS DE SALES 120 pages, $9.95

St. Peter’s B-list Contemporary Poems Inspired by the Saints EDITED BY MARY ANN B. MILLER 288 pages, $15.95

128 pages, $13.95

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UNFAILING NOVENA Our Lady, Undoer of Knots A Living Novena MARGE FENELON Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena is a unique guided meditation from veteran Catholic journalist Marge Fenelon, who has created a new devotional practice from this classic novena that is a favorite of Pope Francis.

160 pages, $14.95

“Exceptional and inspiring.”

Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

EWTN host and author of Rooted in Love

SACRED HEART OF JESUS 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.

192 pages with 4-page color insert, $13.95

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 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—such as Edith Stein and St. John Paul II—who are inspiring models of eucharistic devotion.

128 pages, $12.95

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FASTING

Recent Release!

The Power of Daily Mass How Frequent Participation in the Eucharist Can Transform Your Life BERT GHEZZI

The Spirituality of Fasting Rediscovering a Christian Practice CHARLES M. MURPHY

128 pages, $14.95

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128 pages, $12.95

ROSARY DEVOTION

Living the Rosary Finding Your Life in the Mysteries JOHN PHALEN, C.S.C. 128 pages, $12.95

John B ergsma

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Foundations of the New Testament New Testament Basics for Catholics Award-winning author and theology professor “This is the work of a John Bergsma follows up his popular Bible Basics master teacher.” for Catholics—which has sold more than 60,000 Mark Hart copies—with an in-depth look at the New TestaAuthor of Behold the Mystery ment that uses simple illustrations and the same clear, conversational style that characterized his earlier book.

320 pages, $16.95

Bible Basics for Catholics Overview A New Picture of Salvation History of the Bible Foreword by Scott Hahn From biblical scholar John Bergsma—two-time teacher of the year at Franciscan University of Steubenville—comes this fresh, fun, and authentically Catholic introduction to the “big picture” of salvation history.

REVISED

224 pages, $15.95

Scripture Study Recently Released Unleashed How to Receive Everything the Holy Spirit Wants to Give You SONJA CORBITT Sonja Corbitt was an evangelical Baptist before converting to Catholicism. In Unleashed, she shares her passion for the scriptures by weaving the Word of God with her own experiences to show readers how the Holy Spirit flows through their lives in relationships, prayer, and times of suffering.

192 pages, $15.95

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Encounter of the Holy Spirit

Breath of God Living a Life Led by the Holy Spirit DAVE PIVONKA, T.O.R. Drawing on personal stories and more than thirty years of ministry experience, Dave Pivonka, T.O.R., walks readers through a new way of relating to the Holy Spirit. What he learned along the way will lead readers to have their own unique encounter and discover the joy of living a life moved by the Spirit.

“Read this book.”

Chris Stefanick

Founder and president of Real Life Catholic

160 pages, $14.95

Primer of Catholic Doctrine

This Is Our Faith A Catholic Catechism for Adults MICHAEL PENNOCK 368 pages, $16.95

Basics of Catholicism

The Seeker’s Catechism The Basics of Catholicism MICHAEL PENNOCK 160 pages, $6.95

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PA R I S H R E S O U R C E S “An extremely readable and entirely useful guide to the inevitable conflict we all face every day. We can’t wait to share Garrido’s wise counsel with our entire parish team. You should share it with your team too.”

NEW

Michael White and Tom Corcoran Authors of Rebuilt

Redeeming Conflict 12 Habits for Christian Leaders ANN M. GARRIDO Catholic theologian and conflict mediator Ann Garrido identifies conflict as a fruitful exchange that arises from living and working together in the diverse world God created. She offers twelve practical habits for responding to conflict, pairs each with a role model from history, and offers questions and prayers for growth.

288 pages, $15.95

Available February 2016 Redeeming Administration 12 Spiritual Habits for Catholic Leaders in Parishes, Schools, Religious Communities, and Other Institutions ANN M. GARRIDO 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.

224 pages, $14.95

Collaboration Uniting Our Gifts in Ministry LOUGHLAN SOFIELD, S.T., AND CARROLL JULIANO, S.H.C.J. Reminding us that “a non-collaborative church is a church of maintenance rather than a church of mission,” the authors provide an invaluable resource to enliven the Church’s mission and to make the vision of collaborative ministry proclaimed by the Second Vatican Council a reality.

192 pages, $19.95

A Concise Guide to Canon Law A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers KEVIN E. MCKENNA This handy reference provides a compact overview of the most important canonical issues facing pastoral ministers today.

128 pages, $14.95

A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching KEVIN E. MCKENNA 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.

192 pages, $16.95

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THE MESSAGE MATTERS

key communication insights from the authors of rebuil “Every parish leader and engaged Catholic should read this book.”

NEW

Most Rev. Thomas Wenski Archbishop of Miami

Rebuilding Your Message Practical Tools to Strengthen Your Preaching and Teaching MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN Michael White and Tom Corcoran—bestselling authors of Rebuilt and Tools for Rebuilding—share dozens of carefully honed strategies to help Catholic parishes establish and sustain excellent communications from the parking lot to the pulpit so they can better proclaim the irresistible and life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.

224 pages, $15.95

more rebuil parish books Rebuilt Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, and Making Church Matter MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches 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.

320 pages, $17.95 Also available in Spanish.

“Required reading.”

U.S. Catholic

Tools for Rebuilding 75 Really, Really Practical Ways to Make Your Parish Better MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN In Tools for Rebuilding, White and Corcoran share seventy-five foundational tactics that helped to rejuvenate their parish.

320 pages, $16.95

“A must-read for anyone involved in the great work of parish ministry.”

Cardinal Seán O’Malley Archbishop of Boston

Rebuilding Youth Ministry Ten Practical Strategies for Catholic Parishes CHRISTOPHER WESLEY In Rebuilding Youth Ministry, Christopher Wesley coaches fellow Catholic leaders on how to overcome common hurdles of ministering to youth with ten indispensable strategies for creating successful youth programs where teens feel connected, stay involved, and grow in faith.

128 pages, $9.95

“Refreshing clarity in the midst of youth ministry craziness.”

Chris Stefanick Founder and president of Real Life Catholic

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Advent

Sacred Reading for Advent and Christmas 2015-2016 APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER DOUGLAS LEONARD This powerful new prayer book for Advent and Christmas from the Apostleship of Prayer engages and inspires readers with the daily seasonal scripture readings and introduces Catholics and other Christians to the traditional spiritual devotion known as the lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way.

96 pages, $1.25

NEW The Living Gospel Daily Devotions for Advent 2015 THERESA RICKARD, O.P. Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P., executive director of RENEW International, brings her diverse ministry background together with the Dominican charism of preaching in this Advent devotional prayer book. Perfectly suited for parishwide distribution and study during Advent, this resource offers daily gospel verses, prayers, crisp reflections, and a specific challenge for ongoing spiritual growth.

64 pages, $1.50

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 fiveminute 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.

32 pages, $1.25

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.

160 pages, $13.95

Advent and Christmas THE MERTON INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING 64 pages, $5.95

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The Unsheltered Heart An At-Home Advent Retreat (Cycle C) RONALD PATRICK RAAB, C.S.C. 96 pages, $5.95

The Gift of Hope Advent and Christmas Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition EDITED BY ANDREW GAWRYCH C.S.C. 96 pages, 3.50

“A powerful understanding of the Eucharist.”

Msgr. Charles Murphy Author of Reclaiming Francis

Stations of the Cross with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus NEW APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER WILLIAM PROSPERO, S.J. EDITED BY JAMES KUBICKI, S.J. The spirituality of the Apostleship of Prayer comes to life in mediations on the classic Catholic Lenten devotion, the Stations of the Cross. Recalling the dramatic events of Jesus’ passion and death helps readers enter more fully into the celebration of the Mass that makes these events present in a real way.

Lent 64 pages, $5.95

NEW Sacred Reading for Lent 2016 APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER DOUGLAS LEONARD This powerful new prayer book for the season of Lent from the Apostleship of Prayer, the “pope’s prayer group,” engages and inspires readers with the daily seasonal scripture readings and introduces Catholics and other Christians to the traditional spiritual devotion known as the lectio divina, or “sacred reading,” in a new way.

128 pages, $1.75

NEW The Living Gospel Daily Devotions for Lent 2016 CHARLES PAOLINO Deacon Charles Paolino, popular columnist, preacher, and editor at RENEW International, brings his enthusiasm for Gospel living to this popular seasonal devotional series. This small booklet for Lent offers practical insight and spiritual wisdom from leading Catholic homilists and teachers.

96 pages, $1.95

NEW Bringing Lent Home with Pope Francis DONNA-MARIE COOPER O’BOYLE EWTN host and popular author, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, invites families with children to let the wisdom and spiritual insight of Pope Francis be their guide through Lent. The story of the popular Holy Father’s life, brief words of inspiration from him, and a variety of prayers and activities are included for each of the forty days of Lent.

96 pages, $3.50

Open Our Hearts (Cycle C) 96 pages, $5.95

Lent and Holy Week 64 pages, $5.95

Everyone’s Way of the Cross 32 pages, $1.50

The Gift of the Cross 96 pages, $3.50

John Paul II’s Biblical Way of the Cross 32 pages, $2.50

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Marriage Preparation Program

NEW

Joined by Grace: Preparing for the Sacramental Journey of Marriage

Learn more at joinedbygrace.com.

Developed in partnership with Spirit Juice Studios and family ministry experts John and Teri Bosio, this unique marriage preparation program is rooted in the Church’s seven sacraments and what they teach us about how to love our spouses as Christ loves us. It seamlessly weaves together the best healthy-marriage coaching with Catholic teaching about God’s plan for marriage.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

“We saw in both our engaged and mentor couples a definite uptick in their sacramental knowledge and faith after using Joined by Grace. They came away better equipped to live sacramentally, and that is beautiful.”

• The Engaged Couple’s Book • Mentor Guide • Program Manual • DVD Available Summer 2016

Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C.

Congregation of Holy Cross, Associate Pastor

BESTSELLER—More than 9 million sold!

Together for Life Celebrating and Living the Sacrament JOSEPH M. CHAMPLIN AND PETER A. JARRET, C.S.C. With more than nine million copies sold, Together for Life is the topselling Catholic marriage planning resource and now includes rich catechetical material and the new liturgical texts for weddings required by the Roman Missal, Third Edition.

128 pages, $4.50

Juntos Para Toda La Vida 128 pages, $4.99

• Fill out the Together for Life Selection Form • Get Catholic Wedding Resources • Download a Wedding Planning Checklist

Get monthly e-mails with inspirational marriage advice and enrichment.

The Rite of Marriage Complete Set 88 Marriage Rite cards and 15 tabs Ceremonial Binder, $67.95

Ritual Cards

Boxed set of 99 rite cards and 15 tabs, $48.95

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

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Before “I Do” Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage ANTHONY GARASCIA 128 pages, $9.95

M A R R I AG E

“Teresa Tomeo and Dominick Pastore have written an ingenious, engaging, wonderfully readable set of reflections on married life.”

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

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Year of Mercy

Intimate Graces How Practicing the Works of Mercy Brings Out NEW the Best in Marriage TERESA TOMEO AND DOMINICK PASTORE Foreword by Greg and Julie Alexander In Intimate Graces, bestselling author and Catholic media personality Teresa Tomeo and her husband, Dominick Pastore, invite couples to enrich their marriages by practicing the fourteen Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. Through their own story and those of other married couples, Tomeo and Pastore demonstrate how reciprocating the works of mercy brings out the best in a marriage.

160 pages, $13.95

NEW The Four Keys to Everlasting Love How Your Catholic Marriage Can Bring You Joy for a Lifetime MAUNEL P. AND KAREE SANTOS Foreword by Christopher West No marriage—even a sacramental one—is free from conflict about issues such as sex, money, child-rearing, in-laws, and work/life balance. Marriage columnist Karee Santos and her husband, Manuel, a psychiatrist who has been counseling couples for more than fifteen years, explore how applying the Catholic faith to marriage can free us to experience deep, lasting, and soul-satisfying love.

256 pages, $15.95

Available April 2016

“Practical, yet spiritually rich.”

From the foreword by Christopher West Author of Good News about Sex and Marriage

Just Married The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Five Years of Marriage GREG AND LISA POPCAK Greg and Lisa Popcak combine decades of experience as counselors, 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.

256 pages, $15.95

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 Catholic faith.

144 pages, $12.95

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Year of Mercy

Divine Mercy for Moms Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET Foreword by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC Originating in the early 20th century, the Divine Mercy devotion of St. Faustina Kowalska is one of the most celebrated of all Catholic devotions. In their first book, Catholic bloggers and speakers Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet break open the history, practices, and prayers associated with the devotion, guiding busy moms to receive God’s message of Divine Mercy and pass it on to others through their words, deeds, and prayers.

160 pages, $14.95

Available February 2016

“I hope you will read this book and help save the world.”

From the foreword by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC Author of 33 Days to Morning Glory

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The Handbook for Catholic Moms Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul LISA M. HENDEY 256 pages, $16.95 Also available as an audiobook.

A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul LISA M. HENDEY 352 pages, $17.95

to have her chat with your small-group or moms’ group via Skype.

E-mail her at lisahendey@gmail.com.

Small Steps for Catholic Moms Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act DANIELLE BEAN AND ELIZABETH FOSS

Imitating Mary Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom MARGE FENELON

A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism SARAH A. REINHARD

The Catholic Baby Name Book PATRICE FAGNANTMACARTHUR

192 pages, $14.95

416 pages, $17.95

256 pages, $15.95

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FA M I LY

A vigorous, inviting work by one of the best catechists around. Do not miss this exceptional resource!”

Lisa Mladinich

Catholic author and creator of Amazing Catechists

Keep Your Kids Catholic NEW Sharing Your Faith and Making It Stick MARC CARDARONELLA Foreword by Scott Hahn Many Catholic parents are tempted to leave the religious education and spiritual formation of their children to their parish or Catholic school. Professional catechist, popular blogger, and father of two, Marc Cardaronella has a passionate plea for those parents: be your child’s primary educator in the faith by what you do and say.

This practical guide gives parents what they need to be a bigger partner in handing on the faith to their children by creating a faith-nurturing environment at home.

160 pages, $14.95

Available April 2016

NEW Pray with Me Seven Simple Ways to Pray with Your Children GRACE MAZZA URBANSKI Grace Mazza Urbanski, children’s ministry director for the Apostleship of Prayer, gives practical advice on how to help children find opportunities to pray throughout the day. Using warmth, humor, and passion, Urbanski draws on personal experience to show how families are brought closer together through deeper contact with God. 160 pages, $14.95

“A practical, down-to-earth guide.”

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of New York

Six Sacred Rules for Families A Spirituality for the Home TIM 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.

160 pages, $14.95

Then Comes Baby The Catholic Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the First Three Years of Parenthood GREG AND LISA POPCAK Greg and Lisa Popcak—popular Catholic authors, radio hosts, and marriage and family experts—present this unique guide to caring for one’s baby, self, marriage, and spiritual life in the first three years of parenthood.

288 pages, $16.95

Yes, God! What Ordinary Families Can Learn About Parenting from Today’s Vocation Stories SUSIE LLOYD 128 pages, $12.95

Prayers for Life Forty Daily Devotions MARY ANN KUHARSKI 128 pages, $9.95

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Author of The Great Reformer: Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope

Remembering God’s Mercy Redeem the Past and Free Yourself from Painful Memories DAWN EDEN In the first book to explore how painful personal memories impact faith, bestselling author Dawn Eden offers a guide to the process she used to heal her painful memories. Through her own story, as well as the examples of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Peter Faber, and Pope Francis, she shows how the mercy of God, who holds all the events of our lives in his own memory, can bring you healing and inner peace.

160 pages, $14.95

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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.

256 pages, $16.95

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SELLER Be Healed A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life BOB SCHUCHTS Foreword by Mark Toups In the tradition of beloved spiritual teachers, including Francis MacNutt and Michael Scanlan, Be Healed offers in book form Bob Schuchts’s popular program for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing through the power of the Holy Spirit and the sacraments.

224 pages, $16.95

“Experience the truth of Christ’s healing power!”

Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila Archbishop of Denver

More than 400,000 copies sold.

Healing FRANCIS MACNUTT This revised and expanded edition of MacNutt’s bestselling book Healing, which has sold more than 400,000 copies in its lifetime, provides a context within which to understand healing. MacNutt covers topics that include the basis of the healing ministry, kinds of healing, and the connections between sacraments and healing.

272 pages, $19.95

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The Power to Heal FRANCIS MACNUTT First published more than thirty years ago, Francis MacNutt’s The Power to Heal has now sold more than 250,000 copies and remains one of the classic works on healing and healing prayer. MacNutt clarifies many of the common misconceptions surrounding healing prayer, providing an in-depth view of the healing ministry.

256 pages, $16.95

RELATIONSHIPS Loved as I Am An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T. Foreword by Christopher West When Sr. Miriam James Heidland’s life as a successful college athlete proved unfulfilling, she went searching for something deeper and ended up falling in love with Jesus. By charting her own journey toward wholeness, Heidland invites young Catho“Powerful testimony.” lics to pursue their own relationship with Jesus.

Jason Evert 128 pages, $12.95

Coauthor of Theology of the Body for Teens

The Thrill of the Chaste (Catholic Edition) Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On DAWN EDEN Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author, presents a completely revised Catholic edition of her bestselling work, The Thrill of the Chaste.

“Practical wisdom and Eden shares her story of conversion to Catholicism and intheological insight.” vites readers into a Catholic understanding of chastity and Rev. Mark Mary Cohost of EWTN’s Life on the Rock its spiritual benefits.

224 pages, $15.95

Chastity Is for Lovers Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin ARLEEN SPENCELEY In her debut book, seasoned journalist and self-professed “happy virgin” Arleen Spenceley offers a mature, funny, and relatable vision of Catholic teaching on chastity for young adults. Chastity Is for Lovers provides perspective on a variety of topics and gives single adults the best possible chance to find true love. She carefully avoids using language “Shatters modern-day myths that shames readers and instead presents a view of with timeless wisdom.” chastity that is joyful and positive.

Mark Hart 160 pages, $13.95

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The Catholic Guide to Dating After Divorce Cultivating the Five Qualities That Free You to Love LISA DUFFY Lisa Duffy combines personal experience, Church teaching, and more than twenty years of ministering to those wounded by divorce to offer a guide "Highly recommended." that shows how faith can be a catalyst for healthy dat- Sandra Makowski, S.S.M.N. ing and lasting relationships.

Chancellor, Diocese of Charleston, 192 pages, $15.95

Gay and Catholic Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith EVE TUSHNET In this first book from an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic, widely published writer and blogger Eve Tushnet recounts her spiritual and intellectual journey from liberal atheism to faithful Catholicism and shows how gay Catholics can love and be loved while adhering to Church teaching.

224 pages, $15.95

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Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality New Paths to Understanding LOUIS J. CAMELI 192 pages, $16.95

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Seasons of Hope Creating and Sustaining Catholic Bereavement Groups M. DONNA MACLEOD This parish-proven, adaptable, Christ-centered bereavement program offers twenty-four scripture-based sessions organized into four six-week seasons. Each season features a blend of commentary, scripture, prayer, simple group exercises, faith-sharing, and Catholic tradition. The program includes a comprehensive guidebook and four participant journals, one for each season.

Facilitator’s Pack: 1 guidebook, 4 journals, $40.00

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SELLER 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.

128 pages, $4.50

The Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal This easy-to-use set brings together all of the prayers, scripture readings, and blessings a priest needs for celebrating the funeral Mass.

Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Complete Set 196 cards and binder, $79.95 Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Ritual Cards 196 cards, $63.95 Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal Ceremonial Binder Three-ring binder, $16.00

The Bereavement Ministry Program A Comprehensive Guide for Churches JAN NELSON AND DAVID AAKER The Bereavement Ministry Program provides everything needed to begin and nurture a parish-based program of bereavement care for individuals and families.

288 pages, plus CD-ROM, $49.95

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“Gentle reflections with graceful tools.”

—Rev. Robert Reed

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President of CatholicTV and author of Renewed

River of Grace Creative Passages Through Difficult Times SUSAN BAILEY Catholic recording artist and blogger Susan Bailey reveals how several major losses helped her rediscover creativity and faith. Filled with powerful insights on the presence and action of grace—in the Mass and sacraments, nature, and grief—River of Grace guides readers to strengthen their faith during tough times and discover their own hidden gifts.

192 pages, $14.95

Praying Our Goodbyes A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows JOYCE RUPP

My Soul Feels Lean Poems of Loss and Restoration JOYCE RUPP

Mortal Blessings A Sacramental Farewell ANGELA ALAIMO O’DONNELL

May You Find Comfort A Blessing for Times of Grieving JOYCE RUPP

May I Walk You Home?

Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very Ill JOYCE HUTCHISON AND JOYCE RUPP

A Sorrow Shared A Combined Edition of the Nouwen Classics In Memoriam and A Letter of Consolation HENRI J.M. NOUWEN

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Finding Your Way After Your Parent Dies Hope for Grieving Adults RICHARD GILBERT 128 pages, $13.95

Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies MARTA FELBER 160 pages, $14.95

ABCs of Healthy Grieving A Companion for Everyday Coping HAROLD IVAN SMITH 176 pages, $12.95

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Joyce Rupp

Joyce Rupp is well-known for her work as a writer, spiritual midwife, international retreat leader, and conference speaker.

She is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community and the author of numerous bestselling books.

Recent Release Fly While You Still Have Wings And Other Lessons My Resilient Mother Taught Me For thirty years, beginning with Fresh Bread in 1985, Joyce Rupp has comforted millions with such books as Praying Our Goodbyes and May I Walk You Home?. For the first time, she shares the story of her own grief in the wake of her mother’s death, offering readers both a profile of her mother’s resilient spirit and a voice of compassion for their own experiences of loss.

224 pages, $16.95

Fresh Bread And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment As her first book published with Ave Maria Press, Fresh Bread has become a popular classic introducing Rupp’s unique brand of spiritual nourishment: prose, poetry, and prayer to help us reflect upon and rejoice in the sacred everyday world that is at once around and within us.

160 pages, $13.95

The Cup of Our Life A Guide to Spiritual Growth Joyce Rupp’s bestselling contemporary classic has sold more than 180,000 copies and continues to help individuals and groups pray about everyday life using the rich symbol of a cup.

192 pages, $16.95

Open the Door A Journey to the True Self Spiritual guide Joyce Rupp explores the rich image of the door as an invitation to spiritual growth and awareness. She leads readers to search more deeply for their authentic selves in fuller union with God. 224 pages, $19.95

May I Have This Dance?

An Invitation to Faithful Prayer Throughout the Year 224 pages, $16.95

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May You Rejoice A Blessing for Your Birthday 32 pages, $4.50

Out of the Ordinary Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season 256 pages, $17.95

Fragments of Your Ancient Name 365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation 384 pages, $22.95

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Availability The Challenge and the Gift of Being Present For almost thirty years, Availability has been a trusted guide for cultivating openness and being present to God, self, and others. In this new edition, Robert Wicks describes availability as a challenging but spiritually rewarding way to live a more balanced life.

160 pages, $14.95

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Wicks Robert J. Wicks, who received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College, has taught in universities and professional schools of psychology, medicine, social work, nursing, and theology. He has authored more than fifty books.

No Problem Turning the Next Corner in Your Spiritual Life For Robert Wicks, forward motion in the spiritual life is “no problem.” Wicks invites his readers to acknowledge, accept, and start where they are, employing simple practices and assuring that God’s grace will carry them around the next spiritual corner.

128 pages, $14.95

Riding the Dragon 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times With more than 50,000 copies sold, Riding the Dragon has for a decade made itself an indispensable spiritual and psychological guide to readers experiencing seasons of adversity. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction from the author with personal reflections and fresh perspective on today’s challenges.

160 pages, $13.95

Prayerfulness Awakening to the Fullness of Life 192 pages, $14.95

Streams of Contentment Lessons I Learned on My Uncle’s Farm In fifteen poignant, sometimes-humorous, and always-instructive lessons, Wicks builds on the insights first developed in Riding the Dragon to demonstrate how contentment is found through simplicity, gratitude, and compassion.

Paperback, 224 pages, $15.95 Hardcover, 224 pages, $22.95

Crossing the Desert Learning to Let Go, See Clearly, and Live Simply 192 pages, $15.95

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Can You Drink the Cup? Foreword by Ron Hansen Written with profound insight and clarity, Henri Nouwen reflects upon the metaphor of the cup, using the images of holding, lifting, and drinking to articulate the basics of the spiritual life.

128 pages, $12.95

With Open Hands Foreword by Sue Monk Kidd With Open Hands gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer: silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and prophetic criticism.

128 pages, $10.95

Out of Solitude Three Meditations on the Christian Life (Revised) Foreword by Thomas Moore 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.

64 pages, $8.95

Henri J.M. Nouwen

Henri J. M. Nouwen, a beloved and bestselling Catholic author, taught at Yale University, Harvard University, and the University of Notre Dame. From 1986 until his death in 1996, he taught and ministered to physically and mentally challenged men and women as a member of the L’Arche Daybreak community in Toronto, Canada. Learn more about Nouwen’s life and works at henrinouwen.org.

Heart Speaks to Heart Three Gospel Meditations on Jesus Foreword by Christopher de Vinck Heart Speaks to Heart follows Henri Nouwen during a Holy Week retreat during which he desired to write about the Sacred Heart. As his words took shape, he instead spoke directly to the heart of Jesus. The resulting book shares Nouwen’s view of his own faithful, but often painful, journey to the Lord.

64 pages, $7.95

Behold the Beauty of the Lord Praying with Icons Foreword by Robert Lentz, O.F.M. This is a book of meditations by Henri Nouwen, growing out of his contemplation of icons during sojourns at L’Arche, a community for people with mental handicaps in Trosly, France.

128 pages, $15.95

A Spirituality of Waiting Being Alert to God’s Presence in Our Lives In this moving talk, Henri Nouwen explores the spirituality of waiting. With profound insight, he explains that while God’s people are waiting for God, God is also waiting for his people.

124 minutes, $15.95

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Recent Release The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton A New Look at the Spiritual Inspiration of His Life, Thought, and Writing DANIEL P. HORAN, O.F.M. Daniel Horan, O.F.M., popular author of Dating God and other books on Franciscan themes—and expert on the spirituality of Thomas Merton— masterfully presents the untold story of how the most popular saint in Christian history inspired the most popular spiritual writer of the twentieth century, and how together they can inspire a new generation of Christians.

288 pages, $16.95

Audiobook is available from Franciscan Media.

“What a treasure we have in young and insightful Daniel Horan!”

—Richard Rohr, O.F.M.

Center for Action and Contemplation Albuquerque, New Mexico

T H O M AS M e rto n Thomas Merton (1915–1968) was one of the most influential spiritual writers of modern times. His autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain, is the defining spiritual memoir of its time, having sold more than one million copies and having been translated into more than fifteen languages.

Recent Release When the Trees Say Nothing Writings on Nature EDITED BY KATHLEEN DEIGNAN This primer on eco-spirituality, groups more than three hundred of Merton’s nature writings into thematic sections on the seasons, elements, creatures, and other topics. The compilation reveals Merton’s approach to ecology as a spiritual issue that exposes the degree of human alienation from the sacredness of the planet.

192 pages, $14.95

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A Book of Hours 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. Based upon the ancient monastic practice of praying the hours, it offers prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for each day of the week.

224 pages, $22.00

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Befriending Silence Discovering the Gifts of Cistercian Spirituality CARL MCCOLMAN Respected speaker, author, and Patheos blogger Carl McColman introduces Cistercian spirituality as “the hidden jewel of the Church.” He presents an accessible and comprehensive guide that highlights a unique focus on simplicity, living close to the earth, and contemplative prayer, all of which make Cistercian spirituality relevant today.

192 pages, $15.95

Recent Release

Seeking Surrender How My Friendship With a Trappist Monk Taught Me to Trust and Embrace Life COLETTE LAFIA Foreword by Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M. An unlikely friendship between Colette Lafia and a silent monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani, where Thomas Merton lived, comes to life through seven years of shared letters. Lafia’s palpable openness and warm storytelling lead readers through the same compassionate process that led the author to accept herself, find peace with life, and strive for an ever-deepening relationship with God. 160 pages, $14.95

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 promises to do the same for her readers.

224 pages, $15.95

Seven Sacred Pauses Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day MACRINA WIEDERKEHR, O.S.B. Featuring scripture, poetry, reflections, personal stories, and quotes from a rich array of spiritual teachers for many religions, Seven Sacred Pauses is a wonderful gift to those who seek to find balance in their busy days and to bring the practice of the Divine Hours home to their own hearts.

224 pages, $17.95

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Bridges to Contemplative Living The popular Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton series provides the basis for small-group dialogue, leading participants progressively deeper into spiritual reflection and contemplative living. Each of the eight weekly sessions include an opening Psalm reading, an introduction to the session theme, readings from Merton and one other spiritual writer, and questions for contemplative dialogue.

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One: Entering the School of Your Experience Two: Becoming Who You Already Are Three: Living Your Deepest Desires Four: Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love Five: Traveling Your Road to Joy Six: Writing Yourself Into the Book of Life Seven: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision Eight: Seeing That Paradise Begins Now

S P I R I T UA L I T Y “Paula Huston has made something beautiful for God and for us. This book will do much good.”

Mike Aquilina

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Author of The Mass of the Early Christians

One Ordinary Sunday A Meditation on the Mystery of the Mass PAULA HUSTON Award-winning writer Paula Huston uses her experience at Mass on the fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time to offer a theologically and historically rich exploration of the origin and meaning of the liturgy. Huston’s personal and spiritual reflections offer fresh and often unexpected insights into the profound mystery at the heart of the Catholic faith.

256 pages, $16.95

Available March 2016

Recent Release

The Power of Daily Mass How Frequent Participation in the Eucharist Can Transform Your Life BERT GHEZZI Popular author Bert Ghezzi shares the center of his own spiritual life—daily Mass—and encourages Catholics to grow closer to Jesus and receive Christ’s power for daily Christian living through the Eucharist, the greatest of all devotions.

128 pages, $14.95

The Grace of Yes Eight Virtues for Generous Living LISA M. HENDEY Lisa Hendey guides readers through pivotal moments of her journey and the eight virtues that have helped her—and will help readers—learn how to say yes to God. 160 pages, $15.95 Also available as an audiobook

Walking the Disciple’s Path Eight Steps That Will Change Your Life and the World LINDA PERRONE ROONEY Linda Perrone Rooney, experienced spiritual director and author of the popular Habits of the Soul, brings more than forty years of experience in pastoral leadership to bear as she offers readers an eight-step plan to live as disciples, translating headknowledge of Christ into everyday action.

160 pages, $13.95

This Flowing Toward Me A Story of God Arriving in Strangers MARILYN LACEY, R.S.M. Foreword by Helen Prejean, C.S.J. With vivid, beautiful prose, Sr. Marilyn Lacey narrates her spiritual journey of twenty-five years of ministry to international refugees. She reminds us through her stories and insights of the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger.

224 pages, $16.95

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The Enthusiast How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started JON M. SWEENEY Popular historian and award-winning author Jon M. Sweeney relates the untold story of St. Francis through his friendship with Elias of Cortona, the man who helped him build the Franciscan movement. Sweeney uses the complexities of their relationship in this gripping narrative of how their efforts changed the world and how Elias’s enthusiasm betrayed the ideals of his friend.

288 pages, $18.95

Available March 2016

“In The Enthusiast, Jon Sweeney uses his sharp historical insight to shed light on the widely known, but little understood friendship of St. Francis and Elias of Cortona.

This book is an immense and important contribution to our understanding of the great saint.”

Richard Rohr, O.F.M.

Center for Action and Contemplation Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Lord of the World A Novel ROBERT HUGH BENSON Introduction by Mark Bosco, S.J. In one of the first dystopian novels of the twentieth century, Robert Hugh Benson imagines a world where belief in God has been replaced by secular humanism. The narrative has been hailed as the finest work of this unsung, but influential author whose conversion to Catholicism rocked the Church of England in 1904. Back in print for the first time in decades, it includes a new introduction, biography, and theological reflection.

352 pages, $14.95

Available February 2016

“By including both a fresh, contextclarifying introduction to Robert Hugh Benson and his dystopian tale—as well as an invaluable meditation on the theology that drives it—Ave Maria Press gives us a relevant and readable edition of a harrowing 1907 novel that, in places, seems all too familiar and timely.”

Elizabeth Scalia

Author of Strange Gods

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S P I R I T UA L I T Y Letters to My Lord Intimate Conversations with Christ NEW DANIEL A. LORD, S.J. Foreword by Michael Rossmann, S.J. In this rediscovered spiritual classic, Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., offers a collection of sixteen deeply personal letters written to Christ as Lord was dying of cancer. Known as “the Hollywood priest” because of his involvement in the film industry, Lord was the author of ninety books and almost three hundred pamphlets. First published in 1963 and now back in print, these letters are still a “What a spiritual gift to see his shining example of an intimate re- epic work republished! It’s as lationship with Christ and a model timely today as it was when I of how to talk with God in an honest first read it fifty years ago!” and intimate way.

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan 160 pages, $14.95

Archbishop of New York

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Transformed by God’s Word Discovering the Power of Lectio and Visio Divina STEPHEN J. BINZ Icons by Kaspars and Ruta Poikans Bestselling author and biblical scholar Stephen J. Binz offers the first book to combine the ancient Western practice of lectio divina (sacred reading) with the lesserknown Eastern Orthodox tradition of visio divina (sacred seeing). Binz suggests a life-changing way to pray through twenty gospel readings paired with beautiful, never-before-published contemporary icons.

224 pages, 16.95

Available February 2016

Hidden in God Discovering the Desert Vision of Charles de Foucauld CHARLES DE FOUCAULD BONNIE THURSTON Blessed Charles de Foucauld (1858–1916) was a complex man: Born into French aristocracy, he failed as a military officer but rediscovered his childhood Catholic faith and eventually lived voluntarily as an impoverished priest/hermit in the Sahara desert. Foucauld wanted to emulate the hidden life of Jesus in Nazareth and in doing so, left a spiritual legacy that attracted the likes of Dorothy Day and author, poet, and spiritual director Bonnie Thurston.

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Available March 2016 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, 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.

192 pages, $15.95

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 in institutions.

192 pages, $15.95

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Gifts of the Visitation Nine Spiritual Encounters with Mary and Elizabeth DENISE BOSSERT The biblical encounter between the Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth before the births of Jesus and John the Baptist is at the heart of Gifts of the Visitation by popular speaker and syndicated columnist Denise Bossert. She uses their story to highlight nine gifts experienced by both women as they awaited the arrival of their sons and to encourage readers to develop these gifts themselves.

160 pages, $14.95

Recent Release

A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac Cultivating Your Faith Throughout the Year MARGARET ROSE REALY A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac by Margaret Rose Realy offers spiritual resources and creative projects that connect a love of gardening with Catholicism. This spiritual companion follows the natural and liturgical seasons and offers gardening tips and easy projects for each month of the year.

288 pages, $17.95

Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood PAT GOHN 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.

192 pages, $15.95

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.

224 pages, $14.95

Radical Amazement Contemplative Lessons from Black Holes, Supernovas, and Other Wonders of the Universe JUDY CANNATO 160 pages, $13.95

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Field of Compassion How the New Cosmology Is Transforming Spiritual Life JUDY CANNATO 224 pages, $16.95

Illuminating the Way Embracing the Wisdom of Monks and Mystics Employing the same practices she uses in her other books, popular author and innovative online retreat leader Christine Valters Paintner explores how the lives and spirituality of twelve monks and mystics offer distinct patterns of thought that will lead you to a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas of growth and will guide you on the path to your true self.

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224 pages, $17.95

Available May 2016

“This is a wonderful resource, and I joyfully recommend it.”

Macrina Wiederkehr, O.S.B. Author of Seven Sacred Pauses

Christine Valters Paintner

Christine Valters Paintner is the web-based Abbess of Abbey of the Arts, a virtual monastery offering online courses on contemplative practice and creative expression.

She holds a doctorate in Christian spirituality and is a Catholic Benedictine oblate. She is an author and columnist for the Progressive Christian portal at Patheos.

Recent Release

The Soul of a Pilgrim Eight Practices for the Journey Within Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim’s way—from hearing the call to coming home—are accompanied by stories of great biblical journeys and the author’s creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography.

160 pages, $15.95

The Artist’s Rule Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom Christine Valters Paintner 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.

192 pages, $15.95

Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire The Christian Practice of Praying with the Elements Organized around “The Canticle of the Creatures” by St. Francis of Assisi, Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire is the first book to consider the ways in which praying with the natural elements can enliven Christian spiritual life.

160 pages, $14.95

Eyes of the Heart Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice 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.”

152 pages, $15.95

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F O R CAT E C H I S T S , R E L I G I O U S “Katie’s passion for Christ and the work of his Church is contagious, and this book is brimming with her inspirational vision and practical advice.”

Chris Stefanick

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Founder and President of Real Life Catholic

Room 24 Adventures of a New Evangelist KATIE PREJEAN Foreword by Mike Patin Five years after she graduated from high school, teacher, catechist, and soughtafter speaker Katie Prejean returned to her alma mater in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to teach freshman theology in room 24. In the early years of her career, Prejean’s hormonal, sometimes grumpy, and often confused students taught her what it means to evangelize. Her frequently witty and always candid stories—and the ten lessons she offers—will inspire anyone who works with youth in the Church today.

160 pages, $13.95

Available February 2016 Recent Release Rebuilding Youth Ministry Ten Practical Strategies for Catholic Parishes CHRISTOPHER WESLEY Foreword by Michael White and Tom Corcoran In Rebuilding Youth Ministry, Christopher Wesley coaches fellow Catholic leaders on how to overcome common hurdles of ministering to young people with ten indispensable strategies for creating successful youth programs where teens feel connected, stay involved, and grow in faith.

128 pages, $9.95

"This book is a gift!"

Doug Fields

Author of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry

Confirmation Ideal for adult and adolescent Confirmation candidates

Send Out Your Spirit A Confirmation Candidate’s Handbook for Faith MICHAEL AMODEI Send Out Your Spirit leads teens through the major tenets of their faith—the Trinity, Jesus, scripture, Church, sacraments, morality, and more—specifically structured for the context of preparing for confirmation.

Candidate Book 288 pages, $11.95

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Together in the Spirit Celebrating and Living the Sacrament of Confirmation ROBERT F. MORNEAU AND MIKE GRZECA This simple companion for prayer, reflection, and personal growth enhances spiritual preparation for and joyful celebration of the sacrament.

128 pages, $4.95

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To Heal, Proclaim, and Teach A Guide to Reclaiming the Ministry of Jesus JARED DEES Jesus had a threefold ministry on Earth: to heal the wounded, proclaim the Good News, and teach those who became his disciples. Using examples from his own teaching, stories from the Bible, and the lives of the saints, author and catechist Jared Dees offers an engaging approach and practical ideas for following the ministry of Jesus in your own work.

288 pages, $15.95

Available March 2016

“An extremely readable, entirely practical guide for anyone interested in this critically important topic. Great book, we love it!”

Rev. Michael White and Tom Corcoran Authors of Rebuilt

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.

192 pages, $9.95

5 Minutes with the Saints More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS This unique book of meditations draws on insights and anecdotes from great Catholic saints on the subject of education to encourage and inspire teachers and others on the front lines of Catholic education.

192 pages, $12.95

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 on what it means to be a Christian teacher with the challenges that each day brings.

224 pages, $12.95

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“An excellent resource.”

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Day by Day The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students WILLIAM G. STOREY, D.M.S., AND THOMAS MCNALLY, 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.

224 pages, $9.95

Loved as I Am An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T. Foreword by Christopher West Holy Goals for Body and Soul Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith BISHOP THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI AND JOE PAPROCKI Hockey-playing Catholic bishop Thomas J. Paprocki (Springfield, Illinois) has a message for teens and young adults: athletics and fitness provide daily ways to connect with God. Bishop Paprocki weaves his unique personal story with eight athletic topics and connects them with a path to wholeness.

128 pages, $12.95

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“Powerful testimony.”

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Chastity Is for Lovers Single, Happy, and (Still) a Virgin ARLEEN SPENCELEY 160 pages, $13.95

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8 Steps to Connect

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“Shatters modern-day myths with timeless wisdom.”

Mark Hart

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with God and Faith 1. Fear 2. Frustration 3. Failure 4. Fortitude 5. Faith 6. Friendship 7. Family 8. Fun

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A Teen’s Game Plan for Life LOU HOLTZ 128 pages, $11.95

Win It All The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens JUSTIN FATICA 160 pages, $12.95

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NEW The Mystery of Suffering HUBERT VAN ZELLER Foreword by Al Kresta In this timeless classic first written in 1963, celebrated Benedictine monk, author, and sculptor Hubert van Zeller (1905–1984) offers an eloquent response to the question of human suffering: those who endure suffering with hope and trust in Divine Providence will embark on an ever-deeper path to holiness that leads to eternal glory.

128 pages, $12.95

“Frank, practical, even workmanlike Benedictine spirituality.”

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The Mystical Body of Christ FULTON J. SHEEN Introduction by Brandon Vogt Foreword by Most Rev. Robert Barron First published in 1935, The Mystical Body of Christ reveals Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s accessibility and theologically astute teaching styles as he writes about the Church as an extension of the Incarnation. Recent advances in his cause for canonization make this classic text especially timely.

352 pages, $19.95

My Other Self Conversations with Christ on Living Your Faith CLARENCE J. ENZLER 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.

256 pages, $13.95

The Reed of God A New Edition of a Spiritual Classic CARYLL HOUSELANDER Through beautiful prose and meditations, Caryll Houselander depicts the intimately human side of Mary, Mother of God, as an empty reed waiting for God’s music to be played through her. With profound theological teachings and appealing imagery, The Reed of God is a spiritual classic.

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Patrology JOHANNES QUASTEN

Butler’s Lives of the Saints ALBAN BUTLER

2,162 pages, $149.95 (4-Volume Set)

Paperback, 2,932 pages, $109.95 (4-Volume Set) Hardcover, 2,932 pages, $159.95 (4-Volume Set)

Summa Theologiae A Concise Translation THOMAS AQUINAS

Summa Theologica THOMAS AQUINAS

Interior Castle The Classic Text with a Spiritual Commentary TERESA OF AVILA AND DENNIS BILLY, C.Ss.R.

The Imitation of Christ A Spiritual Commentary and Reader’s Guide THOMAS À KEMPIS AND DENNIS BILLY, C.Ss.R.

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The Cross, Our Only Hope Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition EDITED BY ANDREW GARWYCH, C.S.C., AND KEVIN GROVE, C.S.C. The publication of the first edition of The Cross, Our Only Hope in 2008 established it as a foundational work of contemporary Holy Cross spirituality. This thoroughly revised edition, which features more and many new contributions, is a must-have for members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, its friends, lay collaborators, benefactors, and anyone interested in its spiritual tradition.

512 pages, $17.95 Available May 2016

“I am especially taken by the personal experiences that ground each reflection, clear evidence of the multi-cultural reality of Holy Cross, and the universal faith community of the Church.”

Br. John Paige, C.S.C.

President of Holy Cross College

Paperback: 544 pages, $25.00 Hardcover: 544 pages, $50.00

Basil Moreau Founder of Holy Cross GARY MACEOIN

256 pages with 8-page photo insert, $15.95

Blessed Basil Moreau founded the Congregation on March 1, 1837, in Sainte-Croix, which at that time was a small village outside of Le Mans, France.

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Basil Moreau Essential Writings BLESSED BASIL MOREAU Edited by Kevin Grove, C.S.C., and Andrew Garwych, C.S.C. Foreword by John C. Cavadini

The First Holy Cross Saint!

Brother André Friend of the Suffering, Apostle of Saint Joseph JEAN-GUY DUBUC 260 pages, $16.95

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Today, the Congregation of Holy Cross consists of more than 1,200 perpetually professed religious brothers and religious priests.

Praying from the Heart of Holy Cross Spirituality A 30-Day Retreat with Basil Moreau JOEL GIALLANZA, C.S.C.

Directory of Devotional Prayer CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS 256 pages, $14.95

The Seven Sorrows of Mary A Meditative Guide JOEL GIALLANZA, C.S.C..

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MSGR. STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI Letters to My Brothers Words of Hope and Challenge for Priests 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 fi- “What a refreshing read!” delity to their vocations, reminding them of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan the profound joy at the heart of their lives.

Archbishop of New York 192 pages, $16.95

Why Priests Are Happy A Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests 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.

256 pages, $18.95

The Joy of Priesthood Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti invites priests to recognize the dignity of their calling through honest and psychologically based selfassessment because happiness in the priesthood flows from both wholeness and holiness.

224 pages, $16.95

M S G R . P E T E R J . VA G H I Encountering Jesus in Word, Sacraments, and Works of Charity From Msgr. Peter Vaghi—author of the acclaimed four-book 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.

128 pages, $12.95

Pillars of Faith (4-Volume Set) The Pillars of Faith series, written by Msgr. Peter 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.

608 pages (in 4 volumes), $45.95

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