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CHRISTMAS GIFTS

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FOR HER

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FOR TEACHERS

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FOR PARENTS

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FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

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FOR PRIESTS

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Share the Faith with Those You Love SELF CARE

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CATHOLICISM

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SAINTS

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CLASSICS

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PRAYER

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SPIRITUALITY

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Christmas Gifts Surrender All

An Illuminated Journal Retreat Through the Stations of the Cross JEN NORTON

Contemporary Catholic artist Jen Norton offers a unique opportunity to ponder the extravagant love of Christ through the Stations of the Cross. Combining Norton’s powerful, full-color illustrations with scripture, her original reflections and prayers, and journaling space, Surrender All will help you encounter Christ’s Passion in a new light.

160 pages, $15.95

“A unique artistic and contemplative journey.”

—Michele Faehnle

Coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms and Pray Fully

Secrets of the Sacred Heart

Exalted

Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus’ Promises in Your Life

How the Power of the Magnificat Can Transform Us

160 pages, $14.95

192 pages, $16.95

EMILY JAMINET

SONJA CORBITT

Catholic Puzzles, Word Games, and Brainteasers: Volume 1 and 2 MATT SWAIM

64 pages, $9.95 each

Gather Together

Recipes and Reflection to Inspire Faith and Friendship Around the Table

CATHERINE FOWLER SAMPLE

192 pages, $17.95

Catholic Coloring Books DANIEL MITSUI

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Gifts For Her Awaken My Heart

52 Weeks of Giving Thanks and Loving Abundantly: A Yearly Devotional for Women EMILY WILSON HUSSEM

Bestselling author and popular YouTuber Emily Wilson Hussem invites you on a yearlong transformational journey of practicing gratitude, becoming more closely aware of God’s presence in your everyday, and serving others in his name.

288 pages, $17.95

“Every human being needs this book.”

—Leah Darrow

Catholic speaker, podcaster, and author of The Other Side of Beauty

In Full Bloom

Finding the Grace and Grit to Thrive Wherever You’re Planted CLAIRE SWINARSKI

128 pages, $14.95

Joyful Momentum

Growing and Sustaining Vibrant Women’s Groups ELIZABETH A. TOMLIN

192 pages, $16.95

Girl, Arise!

A Catholic Feminist’s Invitation to Live Boldly, Love Your Faith, and Change the World CLAIRE SWINARSKI

128 pages, $14.95

Pray Fully

Simple Steps for Becoming a Woman of Prayer

MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET

165 pages, $15.95

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Undone

Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame

EDITED BY CARRIE SCHUCHTS DAUNT

160 pages, $15.95

Becoming Women of the World

How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy SARAH CHRISTMYER

160 pages, $15.95

Gifts For Parents

Divine Mercy for Moms Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina

BeDADitudes

8 Ways to Be an Awesome Dad

The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion

A Book of Daily Reflections

MICHELE FAEHNLE AND EMILY JAMINET

GREGORY K. POPCAK

192 pages, $15.95

EDITED BY LISA M. HENDEY AND SARAH A. REINHARD

The Handbook for Catholic Moms

A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms

Giving Thanks and Letting Go

160 pages, $15.95

Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul LISA M. HENDEY

256 pages, $17.95

Bless My Child

52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul

Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood DANILLE BEAN

LISA M. HENDEY

128 pages, $14.95

Side by Side

Small Steps for Catholic Moms

352 pages, $18.95

A Catholic Mother’s Prayer Book

A Catholic Mother-Daughter Journal

160 pages, $12.95

192 pages, $15.95

JULIE CRAGON

544 pages, $17.95

LORI AND AVA UBOWSKI

Your Daily Call to Think, Pray, and Act DANIELLE BEAN AND ELIZABETH FOSS

416 pages, $17.95

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Gifts For Teachers

Called to Teach

31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator

Christ in the Classroom

288 pages, $14.95

192 pages, $10.95

192 pages, $12.95

5 Minutes with the Psalms and the Wisdom Books

Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers

5 Minutes with Christ

5 Minutes with the Saints

Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators JUSTIN MCCLAIN

JARED DEES

EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS 224 pages, $13.95 AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS

Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers 192 pages, $12.95

Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders ROY PETITFILS

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Called to Pray

Daily Prayers for Catholic Schools JUSTIN MCCLAIN

288 pages, $15.95

Lesson Planning for the Heart and Mind JARED DEES

More Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers EDITED BY LOU DELFRA, C.S.C., AND ANN PRIMUS BERENDS

192 pages, $13.95

What Matters Most Empowering Young Catholics for Life’s Big Decisions

LEONARD J. DELORENZO

224 pages, $16.95

Gifts For Young People

Particles of Faith (Student Edition)

A Catholic Guide to Navigating Science STACY A. TRASANCOS

192 pages, $15.95

Go Bravely

Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be EMILY WILSON HUSSEM

160 pages, $13.95

Loved As I Am

An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom through Jesus MIRIAM JAMES HEIDLAND, S.O.L.T.

128 pages, $12.95

Breakthrough

Breakthrough: The Companion Journal

The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens

FR. ROB GALEA

96 pages, $10.95

160 pages, $13.95

Day by Day

Three Rules for Living a Good Life

Holy Goals for Body and Soul

A Journey from Desperation to Hope 224 pages, $15.95

The Notre Dame Prayerbook for Students

EDITED BY THOMAS MCNALLY, C.S.C., AND WILLIAM STOREY

224 pages, $9.95

FR. ROB GALEA

A Game Plan for after Graduation LOU HOLTZ

96 pages, $16.95 (HC)

Win It All

JUSTIN FATICA

Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith

BISHOP THOMAS JOHN PAPROCKI WITH JOE PAPROCKI

160 pages, $14.95

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Gifts For Your Priest, Deacon, and Parish Staff

Let’s Talk About Truth

Redeeming Administration

ChurchMoney

A Guide for Preachers, Teachers, and Other Catholic Leaders in a World of Doubt and Discord

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

192 pages, $16.95

224 pages, $14.95

You Shall Be a Blessing

The Joy of Priesthood

The Priestly Blessing

224 pages, $17.95

192 pages, $16.95

ANN M. GARRIDO

Twelve Letters on the Priesthood

CARDINAL GERHARD MÜLLER

224 pages, $17.95

Patrology

JOHANNES QUASTEN

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

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ANN M. GARRIDO

STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI

Butler’s Lives of the Saints ALBAN BULTER

Paperback: 2,932 pages, $75.00 (4-Volume Set) Hardcover: 2,932 pages, $125.00 (4-Volume Set)

Rebuilding the Way We Fund Our Mission MICHAEL WHITE AND TOM CORCORAN

224 pages, $16.95

Rediscovering the Gift STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI

Summa Theologica THOMAS AQUINAS

Paperback: 3,022 pages, $180.00 (5-Volume Set) Hardcover: 3,022 pages, $250.00 (5-Volume Set)

Self Care NEW

Let Go of Anger and Stress!

​​Be Brave in the Scared

GARY ZIMAK

MARY E. LENABURG

Be Healed

Be Transformed by the Fruits of the Spirit

How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life

A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life

160 pages, $14.95

160 pages, $15.95

224 pages, $16.95

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The Caregiver’s Companion

A Christ-Centered Journal to Nourish Your Soul

DEBRA KELSEY-DAVIS AND KELLY JOHNSON

Written by the founders of Nourish for Caregivers—an organization that seeks to improve the health and spiritual wellbeing of caregivers—this beautifully designed, full-color journal is a practical resource with encouraging readings, prayers, and guided journaling to help you draw strength from your faith in a few sacred moments each day.

160 pages, $16.95

“A supportive, insightful, and practical guide.”

—Joyce Rupp

Author of Praying Our Goodbyes

Live Big, Love Bigger Getting Real with BBQ, Sweet Tea, and a Whole Lotta Jesus KATHRYN WHITAKER

160 pages, $15.95

Riding the Dragon 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times ROBERT J. WICKS

Boundless Compassion Creating a Way of Life JOYCE RUPP

224 pages, $18.95

160 pages, $13.95

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Catholicism Christ in the Storm

An Extraordinary Blessing for a Suffering World POPE FRANCIS

Christ in the Storm gathers color photos, readings, and the pope’s homily and blessing from his March 27, 2020, Urbi et Orbi blessing during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rich with symbolism and history, the book creates a powerful reminder that Jesus is always with us and that God’s love never fails.

104 pages, $19.95 (HC)

Teachings for an Unbelieving World

Rekindled

Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul’s Sermon at the Areopagus

Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence

160 pages, $20.00 (HC)

160 pages, $15.95

256 pages, $16.95

The Church and the Modern Era (1846–2005)

Why I Am Catholic (and You Should Be Too)

JOHN PAUL II

History’s Queen Exploring Mary’s Pivotal Role from Age to Age MIKE AQUILINA

192 pages, $16.95

MALLORY SMYTH

DAVID M. WAGNER

192 pages, $17.95

The Church and the Middle Ages (1000–1378) STEVE WEIDENKOPF

192 pages, $17.95

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What to Say and How to Say It

How Jesus Called Me Back to the Catholic Church and Set My Heart on Fire

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BRANDON VOGT

BRANDON VOGT

192 pages, $15.95

Classics The perfect Christmas read !

The Reed of God

CARYLL HOUSELANDER

In the spiritual classic The Reed of God, British Catholic writer and artist Caryll Houselander lovingly explores Mary’s intimately human side, depicting Our Lady as a musical instrument who makes divine love known to the world.

192 pages, $13.95

“Life-changing.”

—Haley Stewart

Catholic blogger, podcaster, and author of The Grace of Enough

UPDATED

My Other Self

Conversations with Christ on Living Your Faith CLARENCE J. ENZLER

Lord of the World A Novel

Thérèse

DOROTHY DAY

ROBERT HUGH BENSON

224 pages, $15.95

ABCs of the Christian Life

Summa Theologiae

352 pages, $15.95

256 pages, $13.95

The Imitation of Christ

A Timeless Classic for Contemporary Readers THOMAS À KEMPIS TRANSLATED BY WILLIAM C. CREASY

The Ultimate Anthology of the Prince of Paradox G. K. CHESTERTON

192 pages, $16.95

A Concise Translation THOMAS AQUINAS

Paperback: 712 pages, $45.00 Hardcover: 712 pages, $59.95

256 pages, $17.95

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Saints and Spiritual Masters

A Feast for Hungry Souls Spiritual Lessons from the Church’s Greatest Masters and Mystics SUSAN MUTO

384 pages, $24.95

My Badass Book of Saints

Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live

Let There Be Light

HILDERGARD OF BINGEN

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A Book of Hours THOMAS MERTON Edited by Kathleen Deignan

224 pages, $22.00 (HC)

MARIA MORERA JOHNSON

Encountering Wisdom through the Weeks of the Year MACRINA WEIDERKEHR, O.S.B.

256 pages, $16.95

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JOHN BURNS

192 pages, $13.95

Abide in the Heart of Christ

A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Ignatius Loyola JOE LARAMIE, S.J.

160 pages, $14.95

The Flowing Grace of Now

Lift Up Your Heart

A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales

160 pages, $14.95

Ancient Wisdom, Living Fire Lessons I Learned from the Fathers of the Church

JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT AND MIKE AQUILINA

192 pages, $16.95

Can You Drink the Cup?

HENRI J. M. NOUWEN

128 pages, $12.95

Prayer Oremus

A Treasury of Latin Prayers with English Translations Oremus: A Treasury of Latin Prayers allows Catholics to experience the beauty and rich spiritual heritage of the language used for almost two thousand years in the scriptures, liturgy, and prayers of the Church.

Traditional Latin prayers and devotions are presented side-by-side with their literal English translations in this extraordinary collection.

224 pages, $15.95

“This little treasury of Latin prayers is inviting and easy to use.”

—John Cavadini

Director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life University of Notre Dame

Bless Us, O Lord

A Family Treasury of Mealtime Prayers ROBERT M. HAMMA

Bless Us, O Lord belongs on the shelf of every Catholic family that wants to pray together daily. You can introduce children to original and traditional blessings, the lives of the saints, and the practice of daily prayer in a way that is both appealing to them and a means to unite your whole family.

224 pages, $17.95

“This book will help families grow closer to God.” —Jared Dees

Founder of The Religion Teacher website Author of Christ in the Classroom

Bless My Grandchild

A Catholic Prayer Book for Grandparents JULIE CRAGON

192 pages, $14.95

A Book of Uncommon Prayer

100 Celebrations of the Miracle & Muddle of the Ordinary BRIAN DOYLE

192 pages, $14.95

A Year of Daily Offerings

JAMES KUBICKI, S.J.

480 pages, $18.95

The 5 Habits of Prayerful People

A No-Excuses Guide to Strengthening Your Relationship with God MICHAEL ST. PIERRE

128 pages, $14.95

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Spirituality

The Artist’s Rule

Making Room for God

The Grace of Enough

192 pages, $16.95

MARY ELIZABETH SPERRY

HALEY STEWART

The Catholic Hipster Handbook

Catholic Hipster: The Next Level

Nurturing Your Creative Soul with Monastic Wisdom

CHRISTINE VALTERS PAINTNER

Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff

Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture

128 pages, $14.95

192 pages, $16.95

How Some Awesomely Obscure Stuff Helps Us Live Our Faith with Passion TOMMY TIGHE

TOMMY TIGHE

224 pages, $15.95

Bible Basics for Catholics

Seven Sacred Pauses

JOHN BERGSMA

MACRINA WEIDERKEHR, O.S.B.

224 pages, $15.95

A New Picture of Salvation History 224 pages, $15.95

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Decluttering and the Spiritual Life

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Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day 224 pages, $17.95

The Cup of Our Life A Guide to Spiritual Growth JOYCE RUPP

192 pages, $16.95

Pause in Wonder

Learning to Delight in God and His World

DEACON EDDIE ENSLEY AND ROBERT HERRMANN

160 pages, $15.95

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