Sophia Institute 2017 Winter Catalog by Sophia Institute Press

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W I N T E R 2017 C ATA L O G

A perfect Christmas gift for any Catholic!

Featuring the favorite recipes of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II!

PONTIFICAL SWISS GUARD PRESENTS

500 Years of Classic Recipes, Papal Tributes & Exclusive Images of Life and Art at the Vatican Pontifical Swiss Guard presents … a book like no other: from the elite protectors of the Popes and Defenders of the Faith for more than 500 years, a unique collection of exceptional recipes from simple to sublime, everyday staples to holiday feasts. Here are the classics served at Vatican tables for centuries and the finest of modern cuisine. Best of all, we pay tribute to Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI and Holy Pope St. John Paul II with the personal favorite dishes from their homelands of Argentina, Bavaria, and Poland. A marvelous cookbook and so much more, The Vatican Cookbook features superb photographs that take you behind the scenes to secret and special places of Vatican City. Walk the hallowed halls of St. Peter’s, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the stories and legends of the Swiss Guard handed down since the days of Michelangelo. For all who love to cook and share meals with family and friends, and for all who are fascinated by the wonders and the grandeur of the Vatican, the Swiss Guard is pleased to offer you … The Vatican Cookbook. $34.99, 9”x12” Hardcover, 204 pages 978-1-62282332-1, Item # 3321

F E AT U R E S yyOver 70 exceptional recipes yyBeautiful full-color photographs of secret and special places of Vatican City yyStories and legends of the Swiss Guard yyTributes to Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II

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REV. HENRY THEILER

HOLY WATER and Its Significance for Catholics Countless graces flow from the use of Holy Water — but only if you use it properly. Do you know how it can protect you from danger? Or how it can deepen your prayers during Mass? In clear, convincing language, Father Theiler lays out for Christians countless surprising, but long-forgotten truths about holy water, and explains the interior acts and dispositions that are necessary for this blessed gift of God to have the sanctifying effect our Lord intends for you. $11.95 Paperback, 112 pages 978-1-622823-390 Item # 3390

Read these pages attentively; consider them thoughtfully; incorporate their truths and suggestions into your daily spiritual life. In these pages, you’ll also learn: yy What you should — and should not — expect from the graces conferred by holy water yy Why, although it’s not necessary for salvation, holy water may be just what you need to be saved

“I have myself often felt an extraordinary consolation when I use Holy Water . . . a great joy and inner peace which I cannot describe, a joy with which my soul was quite refreshed. It comforts me to see the great power which the Church’s blessing imparts to water, so great is the difference between blessed and unblessed water.” ST. TERESA OF ÁVILA (1515–1582)

yy Holy water actually does protect you against ills, physical and spiritual — but only if you use it properly. Do you know how? yy Making the Sign of the Cross with holy water: what it ought to bring to your mind yy Ways holy water can protect your children from the dangers that they face yyThe Rite of Sprinkling with Holy Water: what should you do if no drops of water reach you? yy Eight practical ways you can use holy water for the well-being of yourself and your loved ones

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FR. GABRIELE AMORTH

AN EXORCIST EXPLAINS THE DEMONIC The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels From Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the renowned exorcist in Rome, comes this powerful, eye-opening book on the deadly antics of Satan and his fallen angels, as well as spiritual remedies for each. These pages provide a basic orientation in the dark phenomenology, succinctly explaining Catholic doctrine on the fallen angels and their innumerable manifestations. Among the many questions Fr. Amorth answers in this book are:

$14.95 Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-622823-451 Item # 3451

yy Where does the Evil One dwell in the human body? yy How does the Devil appear and what does he look like? yy What are the powers that come from Satan? yy Do the sins of our ancestors influence our life? yy How are spiritual evils contracted? yy What is the state of souls in purgatory?

yy What is the role of sacramentals in fighting off temptation? yy When should exorcisms and prayers of healing be performed? yy What happens during an exorcism? yy What should you do when a family is being attacked by a demon?

ENDORSEMENTS “One of the world’s most experienced exorcist priests expertly demystifies the Church’s ministry of deliverance and exorcism. Exceptional and timely!” KATHLEEN BECKMAN, L.H.S., President and Co-founder, Foundation of Prayer for Priests

“This book is a must-read. Fr. Amorth combines Church teaching with practical application and his own rich background in the ministry of exorcism.” ABBOT EUGENE HAYES, O.Praem., J.C.D., S.T.L.

“Fr. Amorth with his signature clarity, certainty, and discernment provides the reader with a keen insight into the machinations of the devil.” VERY REVEREND JEFFREY S. GROB, J.C.D., Chancellor, Archdiocese of Chicago

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FR. ANDREW APOSTOLI

ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS OF JESUS In these pages, EWTN host and Franciscan friar Fr. Andrew Apostoli reflects on each of the questions asked by Jesus and gently guides you into a deeper understanding of the wisdom of who He is and what He is asking of you. Among the many questions you’ll explore are: yy What do you seek? Discover why Holy Mass is the key to knowing this answer. yy Why are you afraid? Have you no faith? Learn how prayer is the key to fully knowing this answer. $11.95 Paperback, 144 pages 978-1-68278-016-9 Item #Q80169

ENDORSEMENTS “Be prepared to gain insights, illuminations, and soul-changing inspirations as you journey with Fr. Apostoli through poignant moments in the life of Christ.” JOHNNETTE BENKOVIC

“This book challenges us to respond to Jesus’ questions so as to be counted among the saints.” FR. MITCH PACWA

yy Who do you say the Son of Man is? Discover how this question was crucial in granting authority to Peter and the Apostles. yy Who do you say that I am? Why recognizing Jesus as your Lord is in itself insufficient. yy Will you also want to leave? Learn how this question is key to knowing how to persevere in the spiritual life. yy Do you know what I have done for you? Discover why it is imperative that you live by the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. yy What would a man offer in exchange for his soul? The three things you must offer to Jesus to attain eternal life. yy Could you not watch one hour with me? The inevitable dangers we will face if we don’t pray. yy Do you love me? How the reconciliation of Peter and Jesus should give us courage and fortitude.

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FR. FREDERICK FABER

THE LITTLE BOOK OF HOLY GRATITUDE Sharp penance for remembered sins helps stouthearted Christians seize heaven, but gentler souls, like scores of saints, have trod a different path. Their souls are possessed by gratitude, inspired by the remembrance of past benefits, and filled with wonder at the abundant lovingkindness of God. As Father Faber shows, gratitude is the fertile soil from which springs an ardent, exuberant love of Christ — a love that can be yours as well. These wise pages reveal the critical role that gratitude plays in your sanctification, and they’ll remind you of the many things the Lord has given you for which you should be grateful each moment of every day. Here you’ll also learn:

$14.95 Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-622823-437, Item # 3437

yy How gratitude dissolves pride even faster than penance

yy Why it’s scandalous that we neglect gratitude more than prayer

yy How gratitude can make you like the angels themselves

yy Why you should even be grateful for your troubles

yyThat ingratitude is the hidden sin of too many good people

yyThat gratitude brings far more blessings than most of us ever suspect

yy Why you should even be grateful for blessings received by your enemies yy How gratitude often wins souls more quickly than preaching

ENDORSEMENTS “Fr. Faber shows us how holy gratitude is the most civilizing virtue for life temporal and eternal.” FR. GEORGE WILLIAM RUTLER

“This little book is balm for the soul. It unlocks the key to a life of deep joy and contentment.” BARBARA MCGUIGAN,

Host of The Good Fight

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MOTHER ANGELICA’S ANSWERS, NOT PROMISES From the founder of EWTN Global Catholic Network comes this profoundly practical, humorous, and commonsense approach to answering life’s most vexing questions. Mother Angelica gently confronts your real-life struggles, lifting your heart to God and leading your soul to heaven as she provides answers from a life dedicated to God — not the promises of a world entrenched in vice. Mother Angelica will become your trusted companion in the battle for virtue as you read through her advice and answer her call to grow closer to Christ. She’ll help you conquer your most deeply rooted sins, and she’ll lead you to overcome the fear of death, the pain of guilt, and the seemingly benign attachments you have to the things of this world. $14.95, 5.5” x 8.5” Paperback, 288 pages 978-1-68278-004-6, Item # Q80046

With Mother Angelica as your guide, you’ll also learn: yyHow to pray even when God seems distant or silent yyThe eight kinds of suffering — and how each can shape and purify your life yyWays to avoid the most common mistakes in praying to God yyWhat to ask for — and what not to ask for — in prayer yyWays to overcome lust — and what God is trying to teach you with this affliction yyHow to throw your guilt into the ocean of God’s mercy yyHow to forgive, even when your pain is justified yyHow Jesus gives meaning to your loneliness yyWhy there is a heaven — and what you’ll do there.

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FROM MOTHER ANGELICA MOTHER ANGELICA ON CHRIST AND OUR LADY As Mother Angelica spent time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, she’d write down insights she was given on the life of Jesus and His Immaculate Mother. Those insights have now been collected in this first-of-its-kind volume, bringing you to a deeper appreciation for the life story of Our Lady, the person of Jesus, the depths of His love, the Beatitudes, and His Sacred Heart. With Mother Angelica as your guide, you will not only come to know Our Lord and His Mother in an intimate way, but you will also understand the essential messages they deliver to you and to the rest of the world.

PRAYING WITH MOTHER ANGELICA

$14.95, 5.25” x 6.25” Hardcover, 256 pages 978-1-68278-012-1, Item # Q80121

Mother Angelica’s meditations combine the spiritual insights of a master with the warmth of a loving mother. Her short but powerful reflections will lift your soul to heaven and lead you into a thoughtful and penetrating reflection on the love of God and the life of Our Lady. Beloved by countless Catholics when they were first released in the 1970s, these devotional meditations — including the Mysteries of the Rosary, the Way of the Cross, and other original prayers — are a treasury that will allow you to pray as Mother faithfully taught. $14.95, 5.25” x 6.25” Hardcover, 192 pages 978-1-68278000-8, Item # Q80008

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DANNY ABRAMOWICZ

CROSSING THE GOAL A Saint Goes Marching On He seemed to have it all: a beautiful family, a big house, and the celebrity that comes with being a star player in the National Football League. In the late ’60s and early ’70s, Danny Abramowicz was the toast of New Orleans, but as his Catholic Faith faded into the background he felt alone and helpless against the temptations and expectations of fame. And so one day he called out that simple prayer: Lord, please help me!

$14.95 Paperback, 136 pages 978-1-68278-018-3 Item #Q80183

ENDORSEMENTS “Danny lays out a road map for men to discover the greatness our Lord desires for every one of us.” MOST REV. CHARLES J. CHAPUT, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia

“Danny applies lessons learned from a lifetime of struggles and successes — athletically and spiritually — to help men flourish in their roles as husbands and fathers.”

This book is about the answer to that prayer. Danny Abramowicz gives an inside view of his life in the NFL alongside the reinvigoration of his Catholic Faith and the development of a prayerful relationship with Jesus Christ. Join him on his journey from “cultural Catholic” to EWTN television host and evangelizer of Catholic men across the country. Our world needs courageous men of Christ to step into the breach, armed with the virtues of faith, hope, and love. Learn about becoming a leader not just from Danny’s coaching experiences, but also from his work forming and sustaining men’s groups in nearly every city in which he has lived. Finally, in this book Danny presents his spiritual fitness workout, a time-tested way to build up the muscles of faith to go to spiritual battle in a hostile world.

GEORGE WEIGEL, Papal biographer

“Danny introduces men to a spiritual fitness workout program that can transform their lives, as it did for him.” ARCHIE MANNING, Former NFL quarterback

“God has a plan for all of us; Crossing the Goal will help men find His plan for each of them.” MIKE DITKA, Former NFL Coach

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JUDY KEANE

SINGLE AND CATHOLIC Finding Meaning in Your State in Life Living the single life — and choosing to live it in accord with our Catholic Faith — is no easy task. In these pages, author Judy Keane gives you guidance and encouragement as you find purpose and meaning in the life God has given you. More than learning to find a spouse, you will learn how to use your time in the single life to make something beautiful for God. Within these pages, you will: yyRead the stories of numerous single Catholics who journeyed from loneliness to fulfillment. yyLearn how you can fully live your Faith and accept the your unique calling from Christ.

$14.95 Paperback, 144 pages 978-1-622822-409 Item # 2409

yyLearn the five myths most single Catholics encounter along with proven ways to respond to each. yyExplore the powerful role singles can — and must! — play in restoring our Church and culture. yyMeet single saints who used the lives they were given to grow in holiness and love of God.

More than anything, you’ll see that your time as a single Catholic isn’t just a waiting period but a time for you to realize your vocation and to start living a life in Christ right now.

yyExplore the temptations and struggles that are unique to single Catholics, as well as time-tested ways to respond to each.

Read this book, and you’ll gain the confidence and inspiration you need to find peace, joy, and meaning in your life as a single Catholic.

“This book will be very helpful to many people, helping those who are single connect with the Church and helping parish ministry teams to better understand how to reach out to singles so that all parishioners know they are welcome and that their gifts are needed.” MOST REV. ROBERT D. GRUSS, Bishop of Rapid City

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FR. ED BROOM. O.M.V.

FROM HUMDRUM TO HOLY A Step-by-Step Guide to Living Like a Saint Do you attend Mass out of love rather than obligation? Are you closer to God now than you were a year ago? Are you able to keep a consistent prayer life?

$14.95 Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-622821-98-3 Item # 1983

ENDORSEMENTS “Vatican II taught that all are called to holiness. In Fr. Broom’s book, readers will find an accessible and practical guide toward that goal.” FR. TIMOTHY M. GALLAGHER, O.M.V.

“I’m a direct beneficiary of Fr. Ed Broom’s extraordinary zeal for souls. I pray that the potent practical wisdom of these pages will inspire many others to strive for greater sanctity.” FR. MICHAEL GAITLEY, MIC, Author, 33 Days to Morning Glory

“Those who long for a serious, yet simple and doable, path to spiritual growth will find a treasure in this wonderfully readable spiritual gem.”

If you answered “no” to any of these questions, your spiritual life needs a jumpstart. In From Humdrum to Holy, popular priest and radio host Fr. Ed Broom will stir in you a holy reverence and spiritual joy that will point your soul to heaven. By following the wise counsel of this experienced spiritual adviser and confessor, you’ll first learn how to identify your “kryptonite” — those hidden sins in your life that keep God from working in your soul. Fr. Ed will walk you through the simple steps to creating a plan of life — your roadmap to the heights of holiness. In a clear, methodical, and practical way, you’ll learn how to cultivate virtues such as patience and purity — virtues that are difficult to attain but essential for happiness in this life and getting into heaven in the next! Scripture tells us that where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more. Our world needs saints, and God is offering you the graces needed to become one. Leave behind the humdrum spiritual life and open the door to the road to sainthood. Fr. Broom is ready to show you the way.

MOTHER MIRIAM OF THE LAMB OF GOD, O.S.B., Daughters of

Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope

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FR. H. G. HUGHES

WHAT CATHOLICS ARE FREE TO BELIEVE OR NOT Fatima, relics, miracles, and more: about these and scores of other claims of the Catholic Faith, most people are simply wrong . . . including many Catholics! They’re mistaken about what the Church requires believers to accept and are unclear about what she has left to the discretion of the faithful. To overcome these errors that can breed doubts and confusion in Catholics and non-Catholics alike, the late Father Hughes here provides clear, succinct, detailed answers to what Catholics are bound to believe and practice, and what they’re free to dismiss. You’ll learn: yyThe very minimum every Catholic must believe and do: do you know where the line is drawn? yyThe worship and services that all Catholics must render to God (can you name them?) and the ones they are free to practice or not yy How inquirers (and believers, as well) can assent to the Catholic Faith without knowing each and every one of her teachings yy Which miracles all Catholics are required to accept and the ones they can legitimately doubt (plus, an easy way to tell the difference)

$12.95 Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-622823-512 Item # 3512 yyThat, contrary to popular belief, the Church since apostolic times has never taught a new doctrine yy Where the Church has authority over the conclusions of science (and where she has none) These refreshing pages sweep away errors and confusions about the Catholic Faith, showing Catholics and non-Catholics that it is far more reasonable and inviting than its critics claim. Indeed, it is the only faith that fully respects the conscience and intelligence of creatures while conveying to them the full truth about God.

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SR. GIOVANNA DELLA CROCE, O.C.D.

ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY

Meet the mystic who profoundly influenced St. John Paul II’s spiritual life. There was nothing extraordinary in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s life. There were no ecstasies. She didn’t work miracles. She didn’t communicate heavenly messages through visions or words she heard.

$14.95 Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-622823-772 Item # 3772

ENDORSEMENTS “The powerful witness of Saint Elizabeth’s wisdom and holiness will light the way for any pilgrim seeking to know the deeper waters of prayer.” DAN BURKE, Executive Director, National Catholic Register

“This book is a spiritual goldmine that promises to be a blessing for anyone seeking authentic contemplative prayer.”

Instead, she presented a message to modern man through her own life of fidelity, showing us that the true road to contemplative prayer is not an ascent to grasp God, but a descent into the depths of one’s heart. She teaches us that only by drawing our souls inwardly can we move toward bold abandonment and achieve immersion in God, thereby connecting our spiritual lives to the eternal praise of the saints in heaven. In our noisy culture, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity reminds us of God’s power to establish in us a profound and peaceful stillness. She reminds us that that the Trinity is our home, and that God has created us in order to be united to Christ. In these pages, Sister Giovanna della Croce presents a brief and readable introduction to the teachings of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, showing us the true path to contemplative prayer.

DR. ANTHONY LILLES, Dean, Avila Institute for Spiritual Direction

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BETHAN JAMES

MY LITTLE HANDS BIBLE A Little Bible for Little Hands This beautifully illustrated children’s Bible features nearly 60 child-friendly images and simple text that make this a perfect book for children five and under. This Bible is perfectly sized for younger children to hold.

$14.98 7.5” x 7.5” Hardcover, 120 pages 978-1-622823-550 Item # 3550

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JOHNNETTE BENKOVIC

GRACEFUL LIVING Meditations to Help You Grow Closer to God Day by Day The wisdom of the Church is timeless, and the grace she bestows on the faithful is everlasting. In Graceful Living, you will experience the truth and grace of the Catholic Faith through daily pearls of wisdom from two thousand years of spiritual masters, from the first years of Christianity through the present day. $14.95 5.25” x 6.25” Hardcover, 520 pages 978-1-68278-020-6 Item # Q80206

Each day brings you a delicate sample of the truth of the Catholic Faith, as well as practical and incisive questions, written by Johnnette Benkovic, host of EWTN’s Women of Grace, to stimulate prayer and reflection.

Johnnette has collected these spiritual gems over the course of many years and has brought them together for the first time in this book for daily meditation. These reflections will challenge you to go deeper in your prayer and self-examination, bringing to light aspects of each quotation that might be missed at first glance. Moreover, they will help you start your day by lifting your heart, soul, and mind to God. Throughout the year you’ll be introduced to scores of saints. You’ll read Venerable Fulton Sheen on the nature of love, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross on women’s spirituality, St. Thérèse of Lisieux on prayer and her “Little Way,” St. John Paul II on evangelization, Sts. Kateri Tekakwitha and Josephine Bakhita on finding grace in the hardest of times, as well as rare Christian poetry that hasn’t been published in decades. In these pages, you will also find grace-filled stories from Johnnette’s own experiences along with short biographies of key saints whose lives exude the grace we are all called to share. Begin each day by reading Graceful Living and you’ll be exposed to a rich treasury of Catholic wisdom that will remain fresh year after year.

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JOHN D. LABARBARA

KNOWING GOD’S LOVE 8 Essential Truths Every Catholic Should Know If you are confused by the array of conflicting teachings that claim to be Catholic, or have found the Catechism too difficult to read, then this book will give you concise and readable explanations of the foundational truths for living the Catholic Faith. John LaBarbara has pulled from a plethora of Church documents to present a compelling synthesis, organized by topic, of what the Church teaches and how those teachings fit together in a unity of faith and truth. $14.95 Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-622823-499, Item # 3499

You’ll also learn so much more about who God is and who you are, and how fully embracing the Church’s teachings will lead you to truly live the glorious freedom of the children of God.

ENDORSEMENTS “John LaBarbara has written an excellent book on apologetics that can be a great instrument to bring people to conversion and others to go deeper in their practice of the Catholic Faith.” FR. C. JOHN MCCLOSKEY III

“John LaBarbara shows us how to explain the truths of the Catholic Faith in simple terms, yet without being simplistic. More books like this are needed by the Church today.” SAMUEL GREGG, Acton Institute

“A wonderfully useful ‘little catechism’ for the New Evangelization.”

“Drawing on his rich and varied experience as husband and father, as businessman, as student of Scripture and Tradition, and as apologist for the Faith, John LaBarbara unpacks Catholic social teaching from foundational truths about creation and personal dignity with uncommon brevity and clarity.” BISHOP LIAM CARY

“A clear, simple (in the best sense) and compelling book, vivid in style and rich in content, that explains what Catholics believe .” ARCHBISHOP CHARLES CHAPUT Archdiocese of Philadelphia

BISHOP MICHAEL JOHN SHERIDAN Diocese of Colorado Springs

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DR. ANTHONY LILLES

FIRE FROM ABOVE Christian Contemplation and Mystical Wisdom A humble prayer calls down fire from above, and as we learn to live a life rooted in prayer, this heavenly fire grows into a profound awareness of the presence of God. This is the deepest purpose of prayer, and making this journey is essential for reaching the heights of holiness for which we were made.

$18.95 Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-622823-352 Item # 3352

ENDORSEMENTS “Fire from Above is an exceptional book. If you are looking to deepen your understanding of prayer beyond the basics, I know of no better book than this extraordinary work.” DAN BURKE, President, Avila Institute, SpiritualDirection.com

“My prayer is that all those who read this book will come to a new awareness of the beautiful privilege we have to pray — and a new experience of prayer as a dialogue of love that leads us into the merciful heart of the Father.” MOST REV. JOSÉ H. GOMEZ, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Dr. Anthony Lilles, Academic Dean at St. John’s Seminary in California, shows you how to put your whole life in conversation with the Risen Lord. The wisdom of great saints and mystics will help you discover how to surrender your pride and appeal to God with humble trust, and how prayer addresses your deepest human needs. Dr. Lilles then shows you how the mystery of prayer unfolds, and how God provides heroic levels of courage and deep internal resolve through humble and persevering devotion. You’ll examine how spiritual battles and dryness in prayer are essential to reaching communion with God, including the dark night of the soul. In these remarkable pages, you’ll also explore: yy Why finding time to pray is always possible and necessary even when life is busy yy How the proper use of sacramentals can render the heart more vulnerable to God’s saving power while protecting it from evil. yy Practical ways to confront selfdeception and other challenges to contemplative prayer. yy How forgiveness and bearing hardships are means for spiritual maturity O R D E R BY P H O N E AT (800) 888-9344

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BILL DONOHUE

UNMASKING MOTHER TERESA’S CRITICS Mother Teresa’s canonization has brought fresh attention to her critics, who malign her for the politicians she knew, for how she handled the enourmous sums of money she raised, and for the quality of care she offered those she served. Christopher Hitchens claimed she was “less interested in helping the poor than in using them . . . to fuel the expansion of her fundamentalist Roman Catholic beliefs.” A group of Canadian academics criticized her in their study for “her rather dubious way of caring for the sick, her questionable political contacts . . . and her overly dogmatic views regarding abortion, contraception, and divorce.” Now comes Bill Donohue, the indefatigable President of the Catholic League, who is fighting back. In this carefully researched book, Donohue pulls the curtain back on Mother Teresa’s critics, showing that virtually all of them shared an abiding disdain for Catholicism. Her critics were militant atheists, Donohue explains, and strongly embraced socialism, viewing Mother Teresa’s work as a deterrent to government-controlled programs.

$14.95 Paperback, 128 pages 978-1-622823-758 Item # 3758 In these pages, Donohue responds point-by-point to all of her critics claims, and proves that their attacks on her are motivated almost entirely by her conviction that life begins in the womb. Don’t let Mother Teresa’s critics win. Read this book, and be armed with all the evidence you need to put to rest those cruel myths that are being promoted by those who wish to destroy the legacy of one of the Church’s most admired saints.

ENDORSEMENTS “In this devastating response to persistent critiques, Bill Donohue corrects the record and turns the tables on Mother’s attackers. The truth within is a powerful antidote to the lies that have dogged Mother for too long.” RAYMOND ARROYO, New York Times bestselling author and host of The World Over Live

“What Donohue has done is expose and analyze the fever swamps of ideological bias from which scattered attacks on this holy woman now and then arise. Unmasking Mother Teresa’s Critics is a valuable and enlightening book.” RUSSELL SHAW, author, Catholics in America and other books

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JAMES DAY

FATHER BENEDICT The Spiritual and Intellectual Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI is widely considered to be the greatest theologian and Catholic thinker of our time. In these pages, author James Day unpacks the voluminous teachings of Pope Benedict and presents his remedies for the many ills afflicting the Church and our culture, including individualism, materialism, secularism, and godlessness.

$14.95 Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-622823-376 Item # 3376

At a time when the many “isms” of our day are pulling people away from the Faith, Father Benedict presents a hope-filled future, but only if we are to follow the guidance of Pope Benedict and the path he presents to us in every aspect of life: the formation of the Christian faith, in loving others, in personal vocation, in education, and in how we see the natural world. Pope Benedict XVI offers our generation one of the clearest understandings of our world today, tirelessly championing the New Evangelization and a sacramental return to Christ and His Church. Father Benedict offers a compelling case for the Christian way, guiding us through the thoughts and writings of the Bavarian priest who became the Holy Father, and who now simply wishes to be called “Father Benedict.”

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KEVIN VOST, PSY.D.

THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Every Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to God’s Invincible Gifts In these pages, Dr. Kevin Vost — bestselling author of The One-Minute Aquinas — provides us with a substantive yet readable introduction to the seven gifts and how we can humbly submit our wills to the stirrings of the Holy Spirit. As Dr. Vost explains, these God-given gifts help us to conform our lives to His image, intellect, and will. They prevent us from being drawn into frustration — and possibly self-destruction — by following our own sensual appetites. Indeed, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are the only path to being fully happy on earth and in the life to come. With St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure as his guides, Dr. Vost introduces you to the special charism of the Holy Spirit before explaining each gift one by one. You’ll discover the special meaning behind each of the natural and theological virtues, and you’ll learn the indispensible link between the seven gifts and the Beatitudes. You’ll also learn: yy How the seven gifts differ from the fruits of the Holy Spirit yyThe three ways to perfect fear of the Lord yy How the gift of knowledge differs from the gift of understanding

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AWAKENING YOUR SOUL TO THE PRESENCE OF GOD Most committed Christians don’t like to admit it, but all too many of us serve God solely out of a sense of duty, without ever approaching the burning love that the saints have for Him. Clearly and warmly, Fr. Healy offers simple, practical ways to think of God continuously, to converse with Him intimately, and to please Him at all times. $12.95, Paperback, 144 pages, Item # 425

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HUMILITY Wellspring of Virtue Of all sins, pride is the most dangerous . . . and the most sorrowful: it cuts you off from God, estranges you from others, and leaves you lost and unhappy. These pages show you how to drive pride from your soul. You’ll learn to recognize its many forms (including some that masquerade as virtue), and you’ll come to see just why they’re such barriers to happiness and to holiness. $5.95, Paperback, 120 pages, Item # 59-X

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FULTON SHEEN’S WARTIME PRAYER BOOK This pocket-size prayer book for soldiers and civilians was first proven in combat in World War II and hallowed by the suffering and prayers of countless Catholic fighting men and women on ships and aircraft, in fortresses and foxholes, and in prisoner-ofwar camps across Europe and the Pacific. $9.95, Leatherette, 196 pages, Item # 652

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MORNINGS WITH SAINT THÉRÈSE Listen with your heart as St. Thérèse of Lisieux speaks with simple charm about her life. These 120 readings will help you get to know firsthand the pure, simple girl whom Pope Pius X called “the greatest saint of modern times.” $12.95, Hardcover, 224 pages, Item # 2485

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I BELIEVE IN LOVE A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux This spiritual classic has long been beloved by Catholics for its wondrous distillation of the teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux into a reader-friendly set of meditations. It’s perfect as a personal retreat when you have only a few moments to spare each day — and for spiritual reading anytime and anywhere. $18.95, Paperback, 304 pages, Item # 288

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DIARIES OF THE CHINESE MARTYRS Stories of Heroic Catholics Living in Mao’s China In these pages you’ll hear the miraculous stories of Chinese Catholics who faced hunger, torture, interrogation, indoctrination, and the humiliation of the “people’s trials.” There emerged from these souls the crystalline faith of those brave enough to accept their own Calvary for fidelity to Christ without ever becoming slaves of hatred. $17.95, Paperback, 388 pages, Item # 3215

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THE CHURCH UNDER ATTACK Here’s an unabashedly Catholic history that documents scores of sustained and unprecedented assaults on our Catholic Faith these past five centuries and delineates our Church’s brave response to each one. These pages will renew your confidence that the Church is indeed Christ acting in the world and that no matter how strong or ruthless or vicious her opponents, she will not be vanquished but will endure to the end of time. $18.95, Paperback, 256 pages, Item # 4937 JOAN LEWIS

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT MISSION FROM GOD Here you’ll uncover the lives of numerous saints to learn how they searched for — and ultimately discovered — God’s will for their lives. By reflecting on the decisions, circumstances, and ever-guiding love of God in the saints’ lives, you’ll come to a greater knowledge of how to see and live the plan He has for your life. $17.95, Paperback, 176 pages, Item # 2614

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THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS A Thomistic Guide to Vanquishing Vice and Sin With St. Thomas Aquinas as his guide, Dr. Vost tackles the deadly sins showing how they attack us, take root in our soul, and become ingrained habits that prevent virtue from raising us to heaven. You’ll learn the methods employed by saints to vanquish vicious habits and replace them with virtuous ones. $18.95, Paperback, 224 pages, Item # 2348 FR. THOMAS DAILEY, O.S.F.S.

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THE TEMPERAMENT GOD GAVE YOUR SPOUSE In no other kind of human relationship is knowledge of the temperaments — the fundamental personality traits, hard-wired into us at birth — so critical as in a Christian marriage. Only through mutual understanding of our own patterns of reaction, and those of our spouse, can we motivate, nurture, respect, and love each other with the selfless patience to which Christ calls us. $18.95, Paperback, 288 pages, Item # 027

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