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JANUARY Return

A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation FR. JOHN BURNS Illustrated by Josiah Henley

Reorient your mind and heart this Lent so you can more fully experience the joy of Easter—Christ’s victory over sin and death.

In this beautiful guided journal for prayer and meditation, Fr. John Burns—author of the bestselling and award-winning book Adore— invites you to strip away your confusion, attachments, and sin so you can return to the Lord and undergo real and lasting conversion.

In the liturgy’s first reading on Ash Wednesday, the prophet Joel call us to wholehearted conversion: “Even now, says the Lord, return to me, with your whole heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning, rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God” (Jl 2:12–13).

Each week throughout Lent, Burns breaks down these two verses: • Week 1: return to me—recognize the need to reorient our lives through Lent; • Week 2: return to me with your whole heart—reorient not only the mind but also the heart to the Lord;

“In Return, Fr. John Burns reminds us that Lent is meant to be hard—that we are supposed to forget ourselves and give everything we’ve got to loving God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This journal challenges you to take a hard look at your relationship with God and to set goals for moving closer to him through the sacraments, prayer, and liturgy.”

—Kristin Reilly and Jill Greenwood Founders of Many Hail Marys at a Time

“Simple and direct, Return evokes the deepest calling of Lent: to repent and believe.

This journal will challenge you every day of Lent and in doing so, transform your relationship with God. Rooted in the prayers of the Mass, this resource can easily be used in conjunction with the daily Mass readings and parish life.”

—Fr. Josh Johnson

Host of the Ask Fr. Josh podcast

• Week 3: return to me with fasting—acknowledge hardness of heart and the value of discipline; • Week 4: return to me with weeping and mourning—bring forward personal agonies and unbind hidden bitterness that divides us from God; and • Week 5: Rend your hearts, not your garments, return to the Lord, your God. Then, during Holy Week and the Resurrection on Easter, you are invited to weave our own stories into that of the Paschal Mystery.

Burns uses the opening prayer of each day’s Mass—called the Collect—as a starting point for your meditations through the forty days leading up to Easter Sunday. He also focuses on the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, which come together as our sacred penance during this solemn season, and ultimately lead us to heaven.

Each day of Return includes the prayer from the Collect, an inspiring meditation, thought-provoking reflection questions, and a prayer.

There’s plenty of space for journaling as well.

Return features stunning original art by Josiah Henley of Heart of IESVS. Free weekly companion videos, a downloadable discussion guide, and other resources make this book perfect for parish-wide, individual, and book club use leading up to Easter.

978-1-64680-216-6 · 224 pages · $13.95 On-Sale Date: January 2, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5.5" x 8.5" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Lent Imprint: Ave Maria Press

FR. JOHN BURNS is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and author of the bestselling books Adore: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation and Lift Up Your Heart: A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Francis de Sales.

JOSIAH HENLEY is a Catholic illustrator and designer from Portland, Oregon.

His work is featured in Behold: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.

MORE IN THIS SERIES Restore 978-1-64680-148-0, $13.95 Adore 978-1-64680-119-0, $10.95 Behold 978-1-64680-194-7, $11.95

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APRIL Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart

Ten Ways to Build Stronger, More Loving Relationships EMILY JAMINET

Jesus invites you to experience his love through devotion to his Sacred Heart, a powerful source of spiritual and personal healing that can also transform your relationships with family, friends, and others around you.

In Holy Habits from the Sacred Heart, Emily Jaminet—executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network—identifies ten habits and virtues that come from the Sacred Heart. She also shows how you can intentionally practice these virtues in order to get closer to Jesus and strengthen the relationships that are most important to you.

Having Jesus at the center of family life isn’t reserved for the pious; it’s a form of practical spirituality that is open to everyone. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been a cornerstone of Jaminet’s life, bolstering the faith of four generations of her family members.

In this book, she shares her own story as well as the real-life experiences of regular Catholics whose families have been changed for the better by the love and virtue that came from devotion to the Sacred Heart.

The habits and virtues include: • Encounter the King: welcome Jesus into your home with the virtue of docility; • Welcome the Light: have courage to rid your heart of shame; • Let Go of the Need to Control: rediscover the liberating virtue of humility; 978-1-64680-218-0 · 160 pages · $15.95 On-Sale Date: April 21, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5" x 7" · Paperback Category: Catholicism Imprint: Ave Maria Press

EMILY JAMINET is the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She is the author of the award-winning book Secrets of the Sacred Heart and the coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms, The Friendship Project, Pray Fully, and Our Friend Faustina.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLES Secrets of the Sacred Heart 978-1-64680-019-3, $14.95 Pray Fully 978-1-59471-973-8, $15.95 The Friendship Project 978-1-59471-761-1, $15.95 Divine Mercy for Moms 978-1-59471-665-2, $15.95

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•P ut Jesus at the Center of Relationships: experience the release of forgiveness; and • Live in the Kingdom of Peace: experience the transforming power of prudence.

Each chapter includes a prayer, reflection questions, and wisdom from St. Margaret Mary Alacoque—who began the Sacred Heart devotion—and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • The 2021 annual conference of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network drew more than 2,000 people in-person and online.

“This book offers concrete and practical ways of healing broken relationships within the family and experiencing not only the mercy of the Heart of Jesus but also the joys and delights of his Heart.”

—Bishop Earl K. Fernandes Diocese of Columbus

JANUARY Jesus, Companion in My Suffering Reflections for the Lenten Journey JOYCE RUPP

Lent can be a time of bearing heavy burdens, of carrying the worries, pains, and sorrows that weigh on our hearts.

Joyce Rupp reminds us that even though we may feel alone during these times of personal distress, we have the loving, empathetic, and ever-present companionship of Jesus by our side.

In Jesus, Companion in My Suffering, Rupp—bestselling author of several books on grief, loss, and suffering, including Praying Our Goodbyes and Jesus, Friend of My Soul—will guide you to see Jesus not only as someone who understands deeply what you have experienced but also as a teacher whose wisdom you can apply to your own life. By allowing Jesus to accompany you in times of trial, Rupp says, you’ll be encouraged to move toward more compassion for yourself and others.

For each of the forty days of Lent, Rupp offers a brief reflection on a story from the life of Jesus, applying his actions and teachings to our own experiences. She also includes a prayer and daily intention that invites us to spiritual growth and to reach fuller depths in our faith. Questions for personal reflection or group discussion are included.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS •J oyce Rupp is a bestselling and award-winning author whose books with Ave Maria Press have sold more than a million copies.

• Rupp’s other Lent book, Jesus, Friend of My Soul, has sold about 8,000 copies since 2020.

“Joyce Rupp is a soul midwife, guiding us with a gentle but strong hand as we struggle to birth something new from the depths of ourselves. Our griefs, large and small, are safe here; we can trust they will be tended with care. Jesus, Companion in My Suffering is the Lent book we have long needed.”

—Shannon K. Evans

Author of Rewilding Motherhood

978-1-64680-192-3 · 128 pages · $13.95 On-Sale Date: January 2, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5" x 7" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Lent Imprint: Ave Maria Press JOYCE RUPP is well known for her work as a writer and spiritual midwife. She serves as a consultant for the Boundless Compassion program. Rupp is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, Return to the Root, and Jesus, Friend of My Soul. Her 2018 book, Boundless Compassion, won awards from the Association of Catholic Publishers and the Catholic Media Association. Her books Fly While You Still Have Wings and Anchors for the Soul also have earned CMA awards. She is a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLES Jesus, Friend of My Soul 978-1-59471-965-3, $13.95 Boundless Compassion 978-1-932057-14-0, $18.95 Prayer Seeds 978-1-933495-98-9, $15.95

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DECEMBER Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible AVE MARIA PRESS SARAH CHRISTMYER, GENERAL EDITOR Foreword by Mary Healy Do you long to connect with other women who live the Word of God in the world every day?

That connection is what makes the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible different from other Bibles for women: it includes almost four-hundred pages of special features created for women by women—more than forty scholars, teachers, religious, authors, ministers, and speakers—such as Leah Darrow, Sarah Christmyer, Johnnette Benkovic Williams, and Sr. Maria Kim-Ngân Bùi, FSP— who come from a variety of backgrounds and reflect the diversity of the Catholic faith. They will help you to better understand scripture and to live it in your own life. And you will feel as if you are reading the Bible right alongside them.

The stunning beauty of the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible also makes it stand out amongst its peers. The extraordinary and elegant design enhances your reading experience by connecting various features throughout the text. The gorgeous colors and rich design elements help you feel at home in the Bible so you can truly experience Living the Word.

“A unique and beautiful gift to the Church.

I am grateful the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible exists for women to dive into the beautiful truths of scripture with reflections to help lead us along on our walk with the Lord.”

—Jenna Guizar

Founder of Blessed Is She

“A valuable addition for the women in your life. This Bible not only encourages us to spend time in the Word through its beauty and accessibility, but to also live out the Word through our thoughts and actions.”

—Karianna Frey

Editor of We are Beloved: 30 Days with Thea Bowman

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Trusted and easy-to-read Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition translation • Exclusive comprehensive cross-references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church that help you to better understand how the Bible connects with what Catholics believe • Large, single-column text with plenty of room in the lightly lined, generous margins for journaling, drawing, and notetaking • High-quality paper • Two ribbon markers • An introduction to each book of the Bible that includes an overview, outline, historical context, and key themes • Inspiring and beautifully designed quotations from saints and other holy women, including Josephine Bakhita, Dorothy Day, Catherine of Siena, Hildegard of Bingen, Joan of Arc, Thea Bowman, and Thérèse of Lisieux • Questions for reflection • Prompts to help expand your reading on a theme in scripture • Reading plans • A feature index noting all the topical essays and introductions in the Bible, organized by category • A Women of the Word index highlighting every woman mentioned in the Bible, the Women of the Word profiles, and the quotes from saints and other holy women.

978-1-64680-125-1 · 1,984 pages · $64.95 On-Sale Date: December 30, 2022 Foreign Rights: World · 6.188" x 9.188" · Hardcover Category: Catholicism / Bible Imprint: Ave Maria Press

SARAH CHRISTMYER is a Catholic author, speaker, and adjunct faculty member at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the codeveloper and founding editor of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program.

MORE BIBLES The Ave Notetaking Bible (Hardcover) 978-1-64680-078-, $49.95 The Ave Notetaking Bible (Imitation Leather) 978-1-64680-079-7, $59.95

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MAY Living the Word Companion Journal AVE MARIA PRESS SARAH CHRISTMYER, GENERAL EDITOR Find reasons for gratitude and hope as you encounter scripture and discover its meaning in your life with the beautifully designed Living the Word Companion Journal.

This journal is the perfect complement to the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible. It will help you to be drawn in again and again to a community of women who share your desire to live God’s Word in their everyday lives. Journaling in conjunction with the Living the Word Bible will help you take the readings to heart and grow in intimacy with the Lord.

“An elegant addition to any woman’s faith life and experience of Scripture.”

—Katie Weiss

Founder and president of Behold

“I can’t overstate how helpful this will be for every group that helps form women in discipleship!”

Shannon Wimp Schmidt

Pastoral minister and coauthor of Fat Luther, Slim Pickin’s

The journal’s stunning design is patterned after the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible and includes flowing pastel swaths, a full-color interior, and elegant type. This hardcover cloth book with gold stamping is both beautiful and durable— the perfect accompaniment for weeks of prayer, journaling, and reflection.

The journal uses the same trusted translation as the Living the Word Bible the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition—unique features of the Living the Word Companion Journal include •d irect references to special features in the Living the Word Bible such as Women of the Word profiles; •a 100-day reading plan not found in the Living the Word Bible; • prompts that allow you to apply what you learn to everyday life; •a bundant space throughout to journal your thoughts, questions, and prayer intentions; •p laces to highlight and illustrate meaningful Bible verses; • s ections titled “Taking Stock,” which encourage you to reflect on what you’ve learned in the past ten days; and •a n index of the omen of the Word, both the scripture passages that reference them and their profiles, in the Bible.

The Living the Word Companion Journal—created by Sarah Christmyer, general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible—will become a keepsake that you can refer to at different stages of your life and share with those you love.

It is perfect for individual or group use.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • The Living the Word Companion Journal is the only journal created specifically for the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible.

• The Bible and journal are part of an interactive Living the Word community that includes an Instagram page and podcast.

978-1-64680-126-8 · 256 pages · $22.95 On-Sale Date: May 5, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 6" x 9" · Hardcover Category: Catholicism / Bible Imprint: Ave Maria Press

SARAH CHRISTMYER is a Catholic writer, speaker, and adjunct faculty member at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the codeveloper and founding editor of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program, where she served as director from 2010 to 2013. Christmyer is the general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible from Ave Maria Press.

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APRIL The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary AVE MARIA PRESS The Ave Guide to the Scriptural Rosary is an attractively designed resource that will help you pray the devotion more deeply by including short scripture passages to read in each decade.

This hardcover keepsake includes all of the directions, prayers, and Bible verses you need to understand and pray a Scriptural Rosary for each of the four mysteries—Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious.

The book includes elegant, vintage lithographs and engravings taken from traditional prayer books, psalters, and Bibles and presented in a contemporary design.

“In the prayer of the Rosary we turn to the Virgin Mary so that she may bring us ever closer to her Son Jesus, so as to know him and to love him more and more. This simple prayer, in fact, helps us to contemplate all that God in his love has done for us and for our salvation, and allows us to understand that our life is united to that of Christ.” —Pope Francis

978-1-64680-190-9 · 144 pages · $16.95 On-Sale Date: April 7, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5" x 7" · Hardcover Category: Catholicism Imprint: Ave Maria Press

The Rosary is one of the most valued and practiced prayers in the Catholic Church and the greatest and most popular devotion to Mary, the Mother of God. A Scriptural Rosary takes the devotion a step further, allowing you to contemplate the lives of Jesus and Mary through God’s Word. With the announcement of each mystery, a short excerpt from the corresponding Gospel story— taken from the New American Bible Revised Edition, the scripture translation used in the Mass—is read to describe the event from Jesus’s life. Then, before each Hail Mary, a psalm or short line or two from scripture is read, echoing the feelings and spiritual attitude related to the mystery.

The book also includes background on the Rosary and its spiritual graces, how to pray with the sacramental, and how to use a scriptural version of the prayer. An appendix includes Marian prayers, a litany, a novena, and information about Marian consecration.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • The Ave Guide to Praying the Scriptural Rosary is a durable hardcover and a perfect gift.

“What an excellent book, filled with beautiful religious art! This is a must-have book for all who pray the Rosary: beginners, intermediates, and advanced. It is chock-full of scriptural quotations that will take you deeper into the wonder of the Greatest Story Ever Told: the life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph on earth.”

—Fr. Francis Joseph “Fr. Rocky” Hoffman Chairman and CEO of Relevant Radio and host of The Family Rosary Across America

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APRIL The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration AVE MARIA PRESS Spending time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—a devotion that has been present in some form since the first century—is an important Catholic practice that honors the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration offers a rich array of prayers, devotions, meditations, and Church teachings to read during your quiet time with the Lord, whether you have fifteen minutes or an entire holy hour.

In Matthew’s Gospel, when Jesus goes to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his death, he asks his disciples to “remain here and keep watch with me . . . watch and pray” (26: 38, 41). This is what our Lord invites us to do during Eucharistic Adoration.

The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration is perfect someone new to the practice, as well as season veterans looking for a unique way to pray during their time with the Lord. Because Eucharistic Adoration is considered an extension of the Mass, the book is organized around the four parts of the liturgy: • Penance • Scripture • Sacrifice • Service In addition to traditional prayers and devotions, the reflection material includes profiles and writings of saints, encyclicals, writings of the Church fathers, short passages from the New American Bible (the translation used in the Mass), and explanations of Church teachings. Each reading is accompanied by questions for reflection and is designed for fifteen minutes of personal time before the Blessed Sacrament. Four readings make up an hour of adoration.

The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration also includes helpful information on the history of the devotion, reflections on what the Church teaches about it, and general steps and options for making a Holy Hour based on the book’s contents.

978-1-64680-220-3 · 192 pages · $17.95 On-Sale Date: April 7, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5" x 7" · Hardcover Category: Catholicism Imprint: Ave Maria Press

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • The Ave Guide to Eucharistic Adoration received an imprimatur from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

“This is an indispensable guide for making the most of your time in Adoration.”

—Rachel Bulman

Contributor to Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

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FEBRUARY From Prodigal to Priest

A Journey Home to Family, Faith, and the Father’s Embrace FR. GOYO HIDALGO

Fr. Goyo Hidalgo’s struggle with excess, pain, and fear plagued him for ten years. The gritty story of his unexpected redemption started after a hard night of partying in Los Angeles and a life-changing message coming from his television.

He woke up that April morning to the broadcast of Pope John Paul II’s funeral Mass. A reflection on the now-saint’s message of “Be not afraid” awakened a deep longing in Hidalgo’s soul— a yearning that led him back to the Catholic faith of his youth and ultimately into the priesthood.

From Prodigal to Priest takes you on Hidalgo’s journey of reconciliation with his faith and his family. He offers compassionate encouragement to those who believe themselves unforgivable and reminds them that Jesus is always there to welcome them home to the Church. Hidalgo’s conversion story affirms the power of God’s mercy and the deep transformation his grace can bring.

Hidalgo grew up in a devout Catholic family in a small town in Spain. He went to a minor seminary as a youth to begin studies to become a priest, but left after about five years. Once he went to college, he fell away from the faith—and repeatedly lied to his mother about it. Hidalgo’s dream was to travel the world and teach, leaving poverty behind.

978-1-64680-212-8 · 128 pages · $14.95 On-Sale Date: February 24, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5.5" x 8.5" · Paperback Category: Christian Living / Personal Growth Imprint: Ave Maria Press

With Jesus’s parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) as a companion, you will walk with Hidalgo through both the joy and the difficulties he experienced as he came home to the Catholic faith of his childhood—confessing to his mother, relearning how to pray, going to Confession, telling his friends about his reversion, and his call to the priesthood. And you will learn that it’s important to pray, discern, trust, and be thankful to God, regardless of the outcome.

Each chapter includes prayers for both prodigal sons and daughters and those who accompany them.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Fr. Goyo Hidalgo has about 67,000 followers on Twitter and more than 25,000 followers on Instagram.

FR. GOYO HIDALGO is a priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a singer-songwriter, and a social media evangelist.

• A video about his conversion story has been viewed more than 200,000 times.

“This book, simply yet powerfully written, will prove helpful to anyone who feels lost, anyone who knows that there is more to life than wealth and pleasure, anyone who is sincerely seeking God. You will be drawn in by Fr. Hidalgo’s personal story, and through it you will learn some of the most important principles of the spiritual life.”

—Bishop Robert Barron Diocese of Winona-Rochester

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MARCH Holy Grit

A Saintly Guide to Becoming a Man of Virtue PAUL GEORGE

Discover what it means to become a man of faith through the lives of ten male saints and their experiences pursuing holiness. In Holy Grit, you’ll join Catholic life coach Paul George to consider some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created you.

You might have grown up with an image of masculinity defined by tough guys on TV—boxers, gangsters, cowboys, fighter pilots, the fastest gun in the West. These guys had courage, backbone, and guts. They had grit.

“As a man, I know the struggles of living a manly existence. It is one I deal with daily,” George writes. “I’m no expert, but I’m a gritty guy, like you, grinding it out on my journey.”

But George admits that grit isn’t enough to satisfy the longing in a man’s soul: you have to start trusting God and taking seriously the call to be holy.

Holy Grit is rich in personal stories, thought-provoking questions, spiritual insights, and mental health tips that help Catholic men like you build the spiritual foundation you need to serve your family, parish, and community. George invites you to examine how saints such as Maximilian Kolbe, Louis Martin, and John Paul II understood themselves as men. Learning from the lessons of the saints, George will help you explore how to: • overcome vice with St. Augustine; • pursue God through your habits with St. Thomas More; • experience God’s healing power with St. Padre Pio; • surrender to the will of God with St. Peter; and • develop daily discipline with St. Paul.

Each chapter introduces a saint, offers practical takeaways for modern men, and includes reflection questions, an action plan, and a prayer.

978-1-64680-198-5 · 160 pages · $16.95 On-Sale Date: March 10, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5.5" x 8.5" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Men’s Spirituality Imprint: Ave Maria Press

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Paul George has a weekly radio show and podcast that reaches more than 10,000 people.

“Holy Grit does an incredible job of using the power of storytelling to inspire a generation of men to become who God is calling them to be.

I found myself laughing along and relating to his stories while also being challenged to grow in virtue. I particularly enjoyed the action plans at the end of each chapter as they allow the book to be implemented over a period of time to have a lasting effect on the reader. I will be sharing this with the men in my community.”

PAUL GEORGE is a Catholic speaker, teacher, and author of several books, including Rethink Happiness. He has more than twenty-five years of ministry experience on the parish, diocesan, and national levels.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLE

Rethink Happiness 978-1-59471-791-8, $15.95

—Jonathan “Bearded” Blevins Founder of Little Flower Media

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MAY When Your Days Are Dark, God Is Still Good Biblical Advice to Help You Trust in Difficult Times GARY ZIMAK

“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) It’s easy to see the work of God’s hands when things are going right—a promotion, a new baby, or a financial windfall. But what about when things go wrong? How could God possibly make good out of illness, death, or betrayal?

In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul boldly asserts that God uses all the circumstances of our lives—good and bad—to express his love for us. In When Your Days Are Dark, God Is Still Good, Gary Zimak— author of the bestselling and award-winning Give Up Worry for Lent!—shares personal stories and scripture narratives to show you that God is not only present in your pain but also uses your pain to transform you into a holier, more compassionate person.

St. Paul’s confidence was born of conviction as one who had endured great suffering for the Gospel—and had found God faithful. Zimak looks at the story of Paul and other biblical figures in both the Old and New Testaments to show how God used their painful circumstances to bring about good, including: • Adam and Eve eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—God didn’t abandon them, but sent his Son to undo their disobedience; • The death of Lazarus—Jesus’s miracle of raising Lazarus brought many to believe in him; 978-1-64680-188-6 · 160 pages · $15.95 On-Sale Date: May 5, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5" x 7" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Personal Growth Imprint: Ave Maria Press

• The disciples on the road to Emmaus were lamenting the death of Jesus—they met the risen Lord, whom they did not know until he broke bread and gave it to them; and • Hagar, the maid of Abraham’s wife Sarah, is used to give Abraham a son—though she was cast out by Sarah, God made her son the founder of a great nation.

Each chapter includes questions for reflection and a prayer.

GARY ZIMAK is a Catholic speaker and the bestselling author of a number of books, including Give Up Worry for Lent!, Let Go of Anger and Stress!, Give Up Worry for Good!, and Let Go of Your Fear.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLES

Give Up Worry for Lent!

978-1-59471-881-6, $13.95 Let Go of Anger and Stress!

978-1-59471-983-7, $14.95 Give Up Worry for Good!

978-1-64680-051-3, $15.95 Let Go of Your Fear 978-1-64680-129-9, $15.95

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Gary Zimak’s other books with Ave Maria Press have sales of more than 34,000 copies.

“In a fallen world, we all have our dark moments.

Faith can be challenged at such times, which is why we need practical wisdom and encouragement. Gary Zimak always delivers and never disappoints. This book is a timely resource for us all. If times are good, it can help prepare us. If times are dark, it can help us persevere. I strongly recommend this book!”

—Fr. Jeffrey Kirby

Author of Be Not Troubled

APRIL Love in Recovery

One Woman’s Story of Breaking Free from Shame and Healing from Pornography Addiction RACHAEL KILLACKEY

Love in Recovery is shame-free essential reading for Catholic women who want real answers about how to handle sexual desire and addiction to pornography and masturbation.

Rachael Killackey, founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries—an organization that helps women heal from sexual addiction—shares her personal story as she helps you to overcome your dependency, be free from shame, and live in hope.

In this much-needed and practical resource, Killackey offers compassionate, down-to-earth advice and identifies the gateways to pornography addiction, its complexities, and the path to healing. You will learn that you can: • understand that your first exposure to porn was not your fault; • forgive yourself; • be honest with the Lord through the Sacrament of Confession; • seek accountability and help in a group setting and professional, counseling or spiritual direction, if needed; • replace old habits of lust with new ways to love; and • share your story for the sake of freeing others.

Love in Recovery is also the perfect resource for those working to minister to sexually broken women.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Racheal Killackey’s appearance on Matt Fradd’s Pints with Aquinas has more than 100,000 views on YouTube.

“In this brave book, Rachael shares her journey out of sexual addiction and in doing so, gives voice and hope to those who now suffer.

I will recommend this book to my clients and colleagues often!”

978-1-64680-210-4 · 192 pages · $17.95 On-Sale Date: April 21, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5.5" x 8.5" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Sexuality Imprint: Ave Maria Press

—Regina Boyd

Licensed therapist and founder of Boyd Counseling Services

RACHAEL KILLACKEY is the founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries, which helps women find hope and healing from sexual addiction.

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“In this popular biblical survey of salvation history, John Bergsma shows how marital love is at the heart of God’s plan in both the Old and New Testaments. This small book is deceptively simple.

It is clear yet deep, practical yet profound.

And the line drawings make the lessons more memorable and teachable—for all ages! Highly recommended.”

—Scott Hahn

Catholic theologian

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MARCH Love Basics for Catholics

Illustrating God’s Love for Us throughout the Bible JOHN BERGSMA

When you begin to see the Bible as a book of love, it will change the way you view love, sex, marriage, family, and your personal relationship with God. Walk with popular scripture scholar John Bergsma from the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the wedding between the Lamb and the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation to learn how marriage in the Bible represents the love between God and his people.

Bergsma focuses on what nine biblical marriages tell us about God’s relationship with us. These stories include: • Adam and Eve—who show us that marriage is the culmination of all creation and that marriage can be an image of the Trinity; • Ruth and Boaz—who display the tenderness and virtue of a marriage;

“Through his trademark teaching style, simplicity, and humor, you will see love, marriage, and family in thrilling clarity as both human and divine, historical and eternal, personal and universal. We’ll call this required reading for all our couples!”

—Damon and Melanie Owens Cofounders of Joyful Ever After

“Love Basics for Catholics is John Bergsma at his very best! Witty, engaging, inspiring, every chapter takes the reader deeper and deeper into the mind and heart of God through his sacred Word. This little gem is a must read for all Catholics!”

—Mark Hart

Coauthor of Our Not-Quite-Holy Family

• Solomon and his bride in the Song of Songs—who illustrate a positive, healthy view of the body and physical beauty; and • Jesus as Bridegroom of his people, the Church.

Using his popular, whimsical stick-figure illustrations and engaging style, Bergsma helps us understand scripture and salvation history in a unique, memorable way. He also provides insight into Church teachings on marriage and relationships—such as monogamy, the single life, the Sacrament of Matrimony, and Jesus’s words about divorce—to show how these teachings come from the love God shares with his people through the covenants in scripture.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • John Bergsma’s books with Ave Maria Press have sold more than 100,000 copies.

978-1-64680-196-1 · 160 pages · $16.95 On-Sale Date: March 10, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 5.5" x 8.5" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Bible Imprint: Ave Maria Press

JOHN BERGSMA is professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the author of a number of books and academic works, including Bible Basics for Catholics, New Testament Basics for Catholics, and Psalm Basics for Catholics.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLES Bible Basics for Catholics 978-1-59471-291-3, $15.95 New Testament Basics for Catholics 978-1-59471-582-2, $17.95 Psalm Basics for Catholics 978-1-59471-793-2, $15.95

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The Seeker’s Catechism The Basics of Catholicism MICHAEL PENNOCK

Do you want to learn more about Catholicism? Are you returning to the faith after a long absence? Do you want to know what role the Catholic faith plays in your life? The Seeker’s Catechism answers your questions in an easy-to-read Q&A format to help you feel more at home with what the Church believes and practices.

This updated edition by veteran teacher Michael Pennock offers concise answers to questions about the riches of Catholic faith based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. You will learn about what the Church teaches about the sacraments, annulment, the purpose of prayer, the Virgin Mary, salvation, the Paschal Mystery, and much more.

New features include: • questions for personal reflection at the end of each chapter; • thought-provoking quotations by saints such as St. John Damascene, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Ambrose, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Birgitta of Sweden, and St. Bernadette; • numbered and indexed questions for easy reference; and • an appendix offers information about how to become a Catholic.

978-1-59471-285-2 · 192 pages · $9.95 On-Sale Date: January 2, 2023 Foreign Rights: World English · 5" x 7" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Catechism Imprint: Ave Maria Press MICHAEL FRANCIS PENNOCK (1945–2009) was the author of several bestselling religion textbooks published by Ave Maria Press for Catholic high schools, including Encountering Jesus in the New Testament, Your Life in Christ, and Our Catholic Faith. He also is the author of This Is Our Faith, The Seeker’s Catechism, Questions from Seventh Period, and Ready for College.

Pennock taught theology for more than thirty-five years, mostly at his alma mater, St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLES This Is Our Faith 978-1-59471-841-0, $17.95 Ready for College 978-1-89373-292-6, $15.95

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This book is perfect for adults or teens interested in becoming Catholic through RCIA, those preparing for Confirmation, former Catholics returning to the Church, or anyone wanting to begin a closer examination of the faith. It makes an ideal gift for seekers as they begin to explore or enhance their understanding of Catholicism and deepen their relationships with God. FEATURES AND BENEFITS • More than 150,000 copies of the original edition have been sold.

• A perfect gift for those preparing for RCIA or Confirmation, seekers, former Catholics returning to the faith, and those who want to begin a closer examination of the Catholic faith.

“This updated edition of the Seeker’s Catechism offers a well-written and clear guide to the Catholic faith as it is believed, celebrated, lived, and prayed. On every page a seeker will find relevant and accessible themes in a question-answer format that invites you to journey with the riches of Catholicism.

This concise, user-friendly book is a must-have addition to every Catholic bookshelf!”

—Jem Sullivan

Associate Professor of Catechetics The Catholic University of America

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The Notre Dame Book of Prayer OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY Edited by Heidi Schlumpf Foreword by Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC Introduction by Fr. Peter M. McCormick, CSC Afterword by Fr. John I. Jenkins, CSC Photographs by Matt Cashore The Notre Dame Book of Prayer is the collection of prayers and reflections for alumni, parents, and friends of the university.

First published in 2010 and now updated with dozens of new prayers, this book shares the vibrant Catholic spiritual life of the University of Notre Dame.

This bestselling book is arranged around twelve stunning, full-color photos of sacred and beloved sites on campus— including the Grotto, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, St. Joseph and St. Mary’s lakes, Touchdown Jesus, and Notre Dame Stadium. These beautiful photos were taken by Matt Cashore, the university’s award-winning senior photographer.

This book contains hundreds of traditional and contemporary prayers written by faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the founding Congregation of Holy Cross. There are prayers for every occasion and season of life, including: • morning and evening; • mealtimes; • an engagement; • the birth of a child; • anxiety and depression; • birthdays; • graduations; and • liturgical seasons.

You’ll also find guidance on how to pray and inspiring testimonies on the power of prayer. Contributors include President Emeritus Fr. Edward “Monk” Malloy, CSC; former head football coach Lou Holtz; writer Brian Doyle; Fr. Ted Hesburgh, CSC; and Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com.

This beautiful treasury exemplifies the lively yet reverent spirit that makes the university a unique place of prayer. It is an essential gift for the worldwide Notre Dame family.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • The hardcover edition has sold almost 20,000 copies.

978-1-59471-803-8 · 320 pages · $20.95 On-Sale Date: April 7, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 6" x 9" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Prayer Imprint: Ave Maria Press

Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the charism and spirituality of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME cultivates the faith and personal spiritual growth of all students through undergraduate, graduate, liturgical, and music ministries and seeks to develop and enhance lifelong faith formation.

HEIDI SCHLUMPF is vice president and executive editor at the National Catholic Reporter.

“The very best of the spirit of Notre Dame shines through the rich prayers and delightful reflections that fill these pages.”

—Fr. John Burns Author of Adore

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JANUARY Arise to Blessedness

A Journal Retreat with Eight Modern Saints Who Lived the Beatitudes WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JEN NORTON

Eight modern saints invite you to follow their example to live the Beatitudes—the heart of Jesus’s teaching—in your own life.

Through her beautiful full-color art, scripture passages, journaling prompts, and original prayers inspired by the Our Father, popular Catholic artist Jen Norton will guide you to put the Beatitudes into practice as she challenges you to examine the state of your own heart and your willingness to grow in holiness.

Norton compares living what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3–13) with climbing a mountain—a difficult, irregular, sometimes fear-filled path that eventually leads to a great reward. But she says that like the saints, if you trust God beyond your own understanding, the end of the climb is heaven.

You will learn about each of the Beatitudes from modern saints, including • St. André Bessette, a brother of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who served as a porter and powerful intercessor for the afflicted—Blessed are the poor in spirit; • St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, a Chinese doctor who became an opium addict but maintained a strong faith. He died a martyr during the Boxer Rebellion—Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness;

“Jen Norton’s Arise to Blessedness blends the artist’s clear and powerful drawing with rich textures and nuanced colors— a wonderful way to explore depths of meaning in the Beatitudes through art.”

—Elizabeth Lev

Vatican art historian and author of How Catholic Art Saved the Faith

“Arise to Blessedness is a creative masterpiece.

Each saint is an accomplished guide; each image, a well-spring of contemplation; and each chapter, an opportunity to delve ever deeper into what it means to be truly blessed.”

—Allison Gingras

Author of Encountering Signs of Faith

“With beautiful artwork, insightful reflections, and stories told in a way to remind us that saints are more like us than not, this journal offers a means of honest reflection that will certainly allow you to go deeper in your journey to the heart of Jesus.”

—Marcia Lane-McGee

Cohost of Plaid Skirts and Basic Black podcast

• St. Maria Goretti, who sought the conversion of those who had harmed her—Blessed are the merciful; and • St. Oscar Romero, the archbishop who embodied radical love as a peacemaker—Blessed are the peacemakers.

This book is perfect for personal or group use.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Jennifer Norton’s first illuminated journal retreat with Ave Maria Press, Surrender All, has sold more than 3,500 copies.

978-1-64680-186-2 · 160 pages · $18.95 On-Sale Date: January 27, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 6" x 9" · Paperback Category: Catholicism Imprint: Ave Maria Press

JEN NORTON is an award-winning painter and the author and illustrator of Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross. Her artwork also has appeared on the covers of books, including Word

by Word and The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLE

Surrender All 978-1-64680-007-0, $15.95

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APRIL CONCISE GUIDE SERIES UPDATED EDITION

A Concise Guide to Canon Law

A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers

KEVIN E. MCKENNA WITH ALDEAN B. HENDRICKSON For more than twenty years, A Concise Guide to Canon Law has provided priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers with essential information about Church laws that regularly impact the lives of everyday Catholics.

This compact reference guide addresses topics such as who can receive the sacraments and when, the responsibilities of pastors and bishops; administration of parishes; and the role of finance and pastoral councils. The book also now includes the teachings of Popes Benedict XVI and Francis on issues such as marriage and annulment, as well as a new chapter on Catholic funerals.

Canon lawyer Aldean Hendrickson, director of the tribunal for the Diocese of New Ulm, also has updated this practical guide with additional material that includes: • a chapter on the Liturgy of the Hours; • an index of the canons addressed in the book; • an updated section of frequently asked questions and answers at the end of each chapter; • a revised and enhanced glossary of key terms; and • a suggested reading list for deeper study.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

978-0-87793-934-4 · 160 pages · $17.95 On-Sale Date: April 7, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 6" x 9" · Paperback Category: Pastoral Ministry Resource Imprint: Ave Maria Press KEVIN E. MCKENNA is the pastor at St. Theodore’s Church in Rochester, New York. He is past president of the Canon Law Society of America and former vice chancellor, chancellor, and canonical consultant for the Diocese of Rochester.

He is the author of numerous articles and books, including A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching. McKenna also serves as general editor for the Concise Guide Series.

ALDEAN B. HENDRICKSON is a canon lawyer and director and judge of the tribunal for the Diocese of New Ulm.

OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching 978-1-59471-811-3, $18.95 A Concise Guide to Your Rights in the Catholic Church 978-1-59471-079-7, $12.95

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•W ith lifetime sales topping 20,000, A Concise Guide to Canon Law has sold consistently to its specialized audience of those working in pastoral ministry.

“Those curious about the basics of canon law will find here the canons handily organized by topic and accompanied by FAQs as well as a helpful glossary. Aldean Hendrickson’s careful revision of Fr. McKenna’s popular text seamlessly incorporates the many changes made to canon law by Pope Francis.”

—Fr. Peter Mottola Judicial Vicar Diocese of Rochester

“True pastoral care includes canonical care.

That, very simply, is why this book matters and why this revised edition is so welcome.

I am grateful for this very readable guide.

It helps me serve my people.

It is an essential text for today’s ministers.”

—Fr. Joshua J. Whitfield

Author of The Crisis of Bad Preaching

MAY Priesthood in a Time of Crisis

A New Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests MSGR. STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI

A new study by Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti—a licensed psychologist and research professor who has studied the American priesthood for thirty years—found that an overwhelming majority of American Catholic priests say that they are happy, like their work, and have vibrant spiritual lives.

As Rossetti’s capstone to thirty years of studying the Catholic priesthood in the United States, Priesthood in a Time of Crisis is an indispensable tool for bishops and priests, as well as all those charged with the formation and ongoing education of clergy.

Rossetti conducted similar studies on the psychological and spiritual well-being of American Catholic priests in 2004 and 2009, the latter of which led to his groundbreaking book Why Priests are Happy. This book includes the most recent findings about the health of priests, what most influences their wellness, and how the Church can ensure their continued well-being.

Rossetti’s research shows • Priestly happiness in the United States has been steadily rising for the last few decades and continues to be very high, with 90 percent or more of priests indicating that they strongly agree/ agree with the statement, “Overall, I am happy as a priest.”

• Support for celibacy among priests remains high and is rising, with more priests professing to have a positive experience of celibacy, from 75 percent in 2009 to 82 percent in 2021.

• Mental wellness of priests remains high despite some signs of distress and depression, particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Priests report they are disappointed in Church leaders for their failures in handling abuse cases.

Rossetti explains that the most crucial indicators of a priest’s psychological and spiritual wellbeing are loneliness, self-esteem, relationship to his bishop, compassion satisfaction, childhood trauma, traditional spirituality, priestly fraternity, sexual conflicts, and his intimacy with God. FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti’s books for priests published with Ave have sold more than 130,000 copies combined.

“Rossetti’s important new study brings to light the truth that the overwhelming majority of priests find joy and fulfillment in their call from God. It will help the laity to understand the tremendous gift and sometimes challenging life of the priest today and ought to guide formation programs for clergy throughout the country.”

—Msgr. Robert Panke

Pastor of St. John Neumann Catholic Church Gaithersburg, Maryland

978-1-64680-208-1 · 192 pages · $18.95 On-Sale Date: May 5, 2023 Foreign Rights: World · 6" x 9" · Paperback Category: Catholicism / Pastoral Ministry Imprint: Ave Maria Press

MSGR. STEPHEN J. ROSSETTI, a priest of the Diocese of Syracuse, is an expert on priestly spirituality and wellness issues. He is a Catholic author, speaker, educator, psychologist, and retreat leader.

AUTHOR’S OTHER TITLES Letters to My Brothers 978-1-59471-461-0, $16.95 The Joy of Priesthood 978-1-59471-066-7, $17.95 The Priestly Blessing 978-1-59471-847-2, $16.95

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RECENT RELEASES Be A Heart Planner Liturgical Year 2023

ERICA TIGHE CAMPBELL What are your dreams for the coming year?

Set your goals for 2023 with the Be A Heart Planner by artist and creator Erica Tighe Campbell. This is the inspirational and organizational tool you need to bring the beauty of your faith into your everyday life.

978-1-64680-230-2, 286 pages (with 14 tabs), $50.00 (Spiral Bound)

“It’s small enough to fit in my bag and big enough to keep track of a family of eight!”

—Kathryn Whitaker

Catholic speaker and author of Live Big, Love Bigger

One Sunday at a Time

Preparing Your Heart for Weekly Mass

MARK HART What if ten minutes a week could help you experience Sunday Mass more fully and deepen your love of the Word of God? “Bible Geek” Mark Hart makes that possible with One Sunday at a Time, the essential companion to the Sunday readings and the ideal resource for busy Catholics who want to get more out of Mass.

978-1-64680-170-1, 224 pages, $24.95 (Hardcover)

“I can’t think of a better resource than this little book.”

—Fr. Mike Schmitz

Host of the Bible in a Year podcast

How Our Family Prays Each Day A Read-Aloud Story for Catholic Families

GREGORY K. POPCAK Illustrated by Jacob Flores-Popcak How Our Family Prays Each Day is a 32-page hardcover, read-aloud book for children ages 4 to 8 that emphasizes the importance of praying and spending time with God each day.

978-1-64680-169-5, 32 pages, $16.95 (Hardcover)

“On our list of great Catholic books we love.”

—Katie Prejean McGrady

Host of the Ave Explores podcast and The Katie McGrady Show on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM

Love Him Ever More

A 9-Day Personal Retreat with the Sacred Heart of Jesus

FR. JOE LARAMIE, SJ Fr. Joe Laramie, North American director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, offers a nine-day retreat that draws on the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality and the Sacred Heart to help you encounter Christ in the world today and deepen your personal relationship with him.

978-1-64680-154-1, 192 pages, $16.95

“Engaging and heartwarming.”

—Emily Jaminet

Author of Secrets of the Sacred Heart

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RECENT RELEASES Do You Want to Be Healed?

A 10-Day Scriptural Retreat with Jesus BOB SCHUCHTS “Do you want to be healed?”

Jesus asks that question several times in the Bible and he asks the same of you as well. Do You Want to Be Healed? is a 10-day personal retreat that uses a healing process similar to the one found in the author Bob Schuchts’s bestselling book Be Healed.

978-1-64680-158-9, 160 pages, $15.95

“A special gift.”

—Jake Khym

Executive director of Life Restoration Ministries Cohost of Restore the Glory podcast

Be Healed

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

BOB SCHUCHTS Do you suffer from spiritual or emotional wounds that are keeping you from reaching that goal?

The bestselling book Be Healed is based on retired Catholic therapist Bob Schuchts’s popular program for spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. Incorporating elements of charismatic spirituality and steeped in scripture and the wisdom of the Church, this book offers hope in the healing power of God through the Holy Spirit and the sacraments.

978-1-64680-166-4, 224 pages, $24.95 (Hardcover)

“Transforming.”

—Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT Author of Restore

The Catholic in Recovery Workbook A Guide to the Twelve Steps

CATHOLIC IN RECOVERY EDITED BY SCOTT WEEMAN The Catholic in Recovery Workbook is the first step-by-step guide for working through the Twelve Steps of recovery from a Catholic perspective. If you struggle with addiction, dependency, or unhealthy attachments— or love someone who does—this book will help you discover the life-changing mercy of Jesus Christ through Church tradition and the grace of the sacraments.

978-1-64680-178-7, 192 pages, $19.95

“This workbook will make a difference in the lives of many faithful Catholics.”

—Rachael Killackey

Founder and executive director Magdala Ministries

Riding the Dragon (Twentieth Anniversary Edition) 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times

ROBERT J. WICKS Twenty years and 70,000 copies after it was first released, Riding the Dragon—by popular author, speaker, and psychologist Robert J. Wicks—continues to help thousands each year to confront the “dragons” of stress, discouragement, burnout, and unexpected change that everyone struggles with in their daily lives.

978-1-89373-294-0, 160 pages, $15.95

“Both compassionate and wise.”

—Jack Kornfield

Author of A Path with Heart

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RECENT RELEASES Encountering Signs of Faith

My Unexpected Journey with Sacramentals, the Saints, and the Abundant Grace of God

ALLISON GINGRAS After a friend gave Allison Gingras a Miraculous Medal, she began to incorporate it and other sacramentals into her personal prayer time and family devotions. She soon discovered that these tangible signs—which Catholics believe prepare us to receive the grace of the sacraments—helped both her and her profoundly deaf daughter connect with God and the spiritual motherhood of Mary, who is intimately connected to so many of these practices.

978-1-64680-141-1, 160 pages, $16.95

“A blessing.”

—Melanie Rigney

Author of Sisterhood of Saints

Our Lady of Hot Messes

Getting Real with God in Dive Bars and Confessionals

LETICIA OCHOA ADAMS In Our Lady of Hot Messes, Leticia Ochoa Adams tells the ongoing story of her redemption. At times funny and heartbreaking, but always gritty and unflinchingly honest, her story shows that no matter what you’re dealing with, God wants you to trust in his love.

978-1-64680-150-3, 160 pages, $16.95

“Stories of suffering and survival.”

—From the foreword by Nora McInerny

What to Say and How to Say It (Volume III)

Even More Ways to Discuss Your Faith with Clarity and Confidence

BRANDON VOGT In What to Say and How to Say It (Volume 3) Brandon Vogt tackles critical issues including salvation, the Bible, miracles, the Mass, and end-of-life concerns, to give you the tools you need to be clear and convincing as you share your convictions with those around you.

978-1-64680-160-2, 224 pages, $17.95

“Everyone should read this book.”

—Rachel Bulman

Contributor to Word on Fire Catholic Ministries

One Church

How to Rekindle Trust, Negotiate Difference, and Reclaim Catholic Unity

CHARLES C. CAMOSY Theologian Charles C. Camosy says that in spite of our differences, unity and healing can be found in the Church through the fullness of the Gospel and an authentic understanding of the Catholic faith.

In One Church, Camosy offers a hopeful and practical field guide for the here and now by sharing what it takes to listen and love those whose views are different than ours and to understand how we are united in the Body of Christ, the Church.

978-1-64680-152-7, 192 pages, $17.95

“Timely.”

—Bishop Kevin Vann Diocese of Orange

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RECENT RELEASES The Church and the Age of Enlightenment (1648-1848) Faith, Science, and the Challenge of Secularism

DOMINIC A. AQUILA Scholar Dominic A. Aquila says that it is not uncommon for historical accounts of the enlightenment era to conclude that the Church stood in the way of the scientific revolution and that faith and reason could not coexist. In The Church and the Age of Enlightenment (1648–1848), Aquila outlines Catholic contributions in mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, the arts, and politics.

978-1-64680-031-5, 224 pages, $18.95

“Should be required reading.”

—Steve Weidenkopf

Author of The Church and the Middle Ages (1000–1378)

Our Faithful Departed

Where They Are and Why It Matters

LEONARD J. DELORENZO MCGRATH INSTITUTE FOR CHURCH LIFE When someone we love dies, it’s difficult to look beyond our grief to understand that they are still with us. And yet we hear in the funeral liturgy that “life is changed not ended.” In Our Faithful Departed, University of Notre Dame theologian Leonard J. DeLorenzo shows us what this means and how we are called to remain faithful in our relationships with the dead.

978-1-64680-167-1, 160 pages, $14.95

“Thought provoking and Christ-centered.”

—M. Donna MacLeod

Author of the Seasons of Hope bereavement ministry series

Come, Holy Spirit

Spiritual Wisdom from Fr. Ted Hesburgh

FR. THEODORE M. HESBURGH, CSC Edited by Todd C. Ream, Hannah M. Pick, and Fr. Gerard J. Olinger, CSC Come, Holy Spirit reveals a spirituality intimately connected to the daily life of Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, affectionately known as “Fr. Ted”—prominent priest, civil rights activist, public servant, and former president of the University of Notre Dame. In this first collection of his spiritual writings, Hesburgh is revealed to be a person of action with an even more dynamic spiritual life.

978-1-64680-115-2, 256 pages, $18.95

“Guidance for how to respond to God’s call.”

—From the foreword by Fr. John I. Jenkins, CSC President of the University of Notre Dame

Remembering Why We Preach

A Retreat to Renew Your Spirit and Skill

KARLA J. BELLINGER AND MICHAEL E. CONNORS, CSC If your heart is on fire with God’s love, your preaching will help listeners encounter Christ and deepen their spiritual lives. Remembering Why We Preach is a retreat that will help you revive your creative energy and spiritual focus by leading you through an eight-part process of spiritual renewal and skill development to nourish and enrich you and your preaching for years to come.

978-1-64680-181-7, 144 pages, $21.95

“Stimulating, informative, encouraging.”

—Bishop Paul J. Bradley Diocese of Kalamazoo

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In the tradition of Holy Cross, we are committed, as educators in the faith, to helping people know, love, and serve God and to spreading the gospel of Jesus through books and other resources.