Have you ever wondered How-To... Read the Gospel with Greater Appreciation  ? Make a Pilgrimage ? ? Make a  Novena ? Be a Good Steward ? Choose a Bible That Meets Your Individual Needs Examine Your Conscience ? Spread the Good News ? Confess Your Sins ? Now The How-To... Series is here to answer  all these questions - and more! The consistent "Step-by-Step Guidelines" found in all three books are perfect for those who are brand-new to the faith and also for those who just want to quickly refresh their memory on a specific topic. Full of helpful hints, explanations, and Scripture references, the The How-To... series is great to give as a gift, or to keep for your own library!   The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions   Whether you know a lot about the Catholic Church, or whether you are just learning, maybe there are things that confuse you about any of the dozens devotions that set Catholics apart from other Christians. This the only book that not only provides the who, what, where, when, and why of the most time-honored traditions of the Church but also the how.   In this complete guide you receive: Step-by-step guidelines to the devotional rites and rituals of the Catholic Faith A history of each devotion and a reflection on its importance in the prayer life of Catholics Succinct and salient quotes from saints and prominent members of the Church Cautions, drawn from Scripture and Traditions, for potential temptations and distractions The blessings and graces associated with the devotions       Discover how to: Pray the Sign of the Cross Pray the Morning Offering Say Grace Before Meals Perform Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love Pray the Angelus Make First Fridays and First Saturdays Make a Novena "Offer Up" Something Pray the Rosary Practice Mental Prayer Examine Your Conscience Fast and Abstain Consecrate your life to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Make a Pilgrimage Wear a Scapular Click here to order now!   The How-To Book of the Bible   Perhaps you know very little about the Bible... or enough to realize there's so much more to discover!  Unlike other Bible-related books, this one not only introduces you to the Scriptures but also helps you develop a deep, fulfilling, and lasting bond with the Bible.   In this complete guide you receive: Guidance on breaking the Bible into manageable parts Examples of the Bible's pervasive presence within the Church An explanation of the divine inspiration of the Bible in light of its human authorship A Catholic approach to the Bible, with its dynamic understanding of God's Word Step-by-step guidelines on reading, meditating, praying, contemplating, and applying the Bible, both by yourself and with others Background on eras, events, peoples, sections, books, and passages of the Bible       *Receive a FREE Study Guide when you order  The How-To Book of the Bible   Discover how to: Distinguish between Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, and Jewish Bibles Choose a Bible with a translation and format that meets your individual needs Develop a customized reading plan Make sense of puzzling passages Recognize levels of meaning in the Bible and in your life Read each Gospel with greater appreciation of its uniqueness Interpret the Book of Revelation properly and personally Read the Old Testament prudently and in its context Pray and live the Psalms Click here to order now!   The How-To Book of the Mass   Does it sometimes seem that the Mass just happens while you sit there? Maybe you are a recent convert, or perhaps you've attended Mass your whole life, but there are still things that puzzle you. In a simple, easy-to-read style, this book gives you suggestions to help you learn how to pray at Mass, how to hear a great homily every time, and how to experience the Mass as an encounter with our Risen Lord. If you've ever wished the Mass were more exciting, this is the book that will make it exciting for you!   In this complete guide you receive: Step-by-step guidelines to walk you through the Mass Explanations of the various parts of the Mass Biblical backgrounds of the prayers used at the Mass Insights from the Tradition and teachings of the Church Practical aids to overcoming distractions Concrete ways to grow in your relationship with our Lord at every Mass   Discover how to: Bless Yourself with Holy Water Make the Sign of the Cross Genuflect Pray Before Mass Sing the Opening Hymn Confess Your Sins Listen to the Scripture Get the Meaning Out of Every Homily Intercede For Others Be a Good Steward Give Thanks to God Offer the Sign of Peace Receive the Eucharist Accept a Blessing Spread the Good News   Click here to order now!       The How-To Book Set This discounted set includes The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions, The How-To Book of the Bible, The How-To Book of the Mass. Titles also sold separately. Retail Price: $39.85, Sale Price: $33.87   About the Authors   Michael Dubruiel holds a master's degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He has written for a number of Catholic publications and is the author of How to Get the Most Out of the Eucharist, The Power of the Cross - Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life, Praying the Rosary: With the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries, and Praying in the Presence of Our Lord w/Fulton J. Sheen.   Karl A. Schultz is a nationally known author, speaker, and retreat leader on motivational, gender relations, biblical spirituality, time and stress management, wellness, and organizational development topics.    Mike Aquilina is an award-winning Catholic writer. 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