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"In 1994, Rwandan native Ilibagiza was 22 years old and home from college to spend Easter with her devout Catholic family when the death of Rwanda's Hutu president sparked a three-month slaughter of nearly one million ethnic Tutsis. She survived by hiding in a Hutu pastor's tiny bathroom with seven other starving women for 91 cramped, terrifying days. This searing firsthand account of Ilibagiza's experience cuts two ways: her description of the evil that was perpetrated, including the brutal murders of her family members, is soul-numbingly devastating, yet the story of her unquenchable faith and connection to God throughout the ordeal uplifts and inspires. This book is a precious addition to the literature that tries to make sense of humankind's seemingly bottomless depravity and counterbalancing hope in an all-powerful, loving God." - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review, March 2006
by Dennis Ference. The prayers in this pamphlet will help shut-ins, and residents of nursing homes and hospices discover God's love and tender care for them and accept God's plan and purpose for their lives at this stage.
We all want to be happy. Perhaps the greatest obstacle to happiness for most people is resentment. It’s easy to see how widespread this problem is: just notice the critical tone of so many conversations, the anger, the complaints and lamentations, the excuses, negative thoughts, frustrations, the distancing of person from person, family divisions, marriage breakdowns, eagerness for vindication or vengeance, labor disputes, social problems, even conflicts between nations. This short book confronts this problem, studies it, and offers solutions to resolve it.
In The Rhythm of Life Matthew Kelly exposes the lifestyle challenges and problems that face us in this age obsessed with noise, speed, and perpetual activity. In response, he proposes a lifestyle that promotes genuine well-being by attending to our legitimate needs - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.
Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith gives Catholics a meaningful way to help themselves or others through this challenging time.
Father Dave takes you along with him, eager to show that God wants to take care of you whether or not you can see down the road or, if tired and sore, you're tempted to quit. His Camino hike holds real lessons for your own life's journey.
Seizing his audience from the very start with a captivating telling of his first encounter with the Divine, Kelly sets the pace for an inspiring read that, much like his uplifting lectures, encompasses passion, wonder, wisdom, and happiness.
The 12 virtues we must all acquire to be happy in this world and to save our souls. Many of our readers rate this the most beautiful and inspiring book they have ever read. For absolutely all!
Plunged into the icy waters of the Hudson...God spared Frederick Berretta's life in an instant -- and changed his heart forever.
Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto, and Patti Armstrong's collection of 101 stories of faith, inspiration, hope and humor attest to the power and beauty of God’s amazing grace.
Discover the Great Outdoors!
The excitement of the hunt …
The escape from everyday work and commitments …
The reflection of the rising sun on the water's edge …
And a new appreciation of God's awesome power -- all from the glory of nature!
The excitement of the hunt …
The escape from everyday work and commitments …
The reflection of the rising sun on the water's edge …
And a new appreciation of God's awesome power -- all from the glory of nature!
Take the trek of a lifetime. Join companion and confidante Fr. Joe Classen, a young priest inspired by God's creation, as he experiences the great outdoors. Share in empowering reflections about life, spirituality, and "the pursuit," as he recounts tales from boyhood to manhood, articulating the deep satisfaction and awesome responsibility of he who becomes one with nature.
Over 100 inspirational quotes from Catholic writers for women of all ages!
From the rich treasury of Catholic books written by leading Catholic women writers, the editors of St. Anthony Messenger Press have selected words of wisdom to recognize women's unique spirituality and contributions to our world. These 100 brief inspirations explore women's role in the world and in the church, how we think about our bodies, how we maintain our relationships, and how our spirituality is shaped by our hopes, our dreams, our gifts, our joys, and even our grief.
Good Words culls the thoughts and insights of such women writers as Elizabeth Dreyer, Sidney Callahan, Susan Saint Sing, Clare Wagner, Tamara Bundy, Lynn Doucet, Susan Rowland, Carol Luebering, Joan Mueller, Dolores Leckey, Fran Gangloff, Ginny Moyer, Donna Couch, Beth Knobbe, and others.
With the help of the souls best qualified to teach you to cope with life's troubles (over 350 saints!), Fr. Joseph Esper considers over forty of life's common problems, showing you how saints overcame these challenges and difficulties . . . and explains how you can, too!
Nguyen van Thuan 's message to John Paul II and to us is this: the same hope that he found in imprisonment is also the hope for the world at this momentous point in history. Faced with any darkness, we have reason for confidence: Christ, Hope of the World.
What do we really know about the nature of heavenly existence? Scripture gives us thrilling promises, but not an abundance of detail. Let the saints’ writings be your source of insight and hope! This new book combines scriptural passages, saintly writings and prayers from the heart, all organized into a daily meditation format... inspiring subjects such as: What the beatific vision will be like; on being in heaven with loved ones; about angels; and what we will do in our resurrected bodies. An encouraging reminder that each day we spend on earth is a preparation for the ultimate joy of life to come.
Timeless wisdom on finding serenity and joy by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.
by Elaine E. Stillwell. Stepping Stones for the Bereaved helps readers realize that, while you can't bring back a loved one who has passed, you can use your time of grief as a stepping stone toward personal renewal in reacquainting yourself with Jesus Christ.
Amazing Grace for Mothers will lift your heart and send your spirit soaring. You will laugh, you will cry, but most of all you will refresh your mothering through stories of love, inspiration, miracles, and God’s amazing grace.
This unique prayer book offers prayers from those who have suffered through depression’s dark days and nights, and yet continue to search for light and strength in their faith. Together with favorite prayers from the Catholic tradition, they offer comfort and hope that God is close to the brokenhearted.
Miracles Do Happen tells the story of Sister Briege's encounter with the healing power of God. It also shares her insights about faith, the power of the Eucharist and the importance of prayer. Most of all, it points the way to a closer relationship with Jesus, greater knowledge of his love, and deeper faith in his power to do the impossible.
Our life has not lost its meaning; indeed, it has taken on new meaning as we bury part of our past and write a new chapter in our lives.
During World War II, young Vincent Iezzi was at home with his grandmother in his Philadelphia neighborhood. Nonna always knew just what to say. Gifted with a native ability to tell stories, her solution for every one of Vincent's questions or problems was another elaborate story, accompanied by cups of coffee.
In Amazing Grace for Survivors, you will will witness
God’s power as He forms and strengthens ordinary
people who faced extraordinary circumstances. You
will experience the pain in these stories and share
the glory of their triumph. In the end, their grace
becomes yours, for we are one body in Christ.
Countless women today are weighted down by the thought that they are not thin enough, pretty enough, young enough, or good enough. While bookstore shelves are well stocked with advice on how to overcome body image problems, very few take a faith-based, much less Catholic, approach to self-healing. Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body speaks not only to those who may have faced an eating disorder, but also to anyone who wants to live an abundant life, unencumbered by society's obsession with thinness, physical beauty, youth, or food.
Weightless offers:
Personal stories that debunk cultural myths about beauty
Spiritual tools to help address common struggles
Meditations to reshape the way a woman views herself
Discussion questions for personal or group reflection
KATE WICKER is a wife, mom, and journalist. She is a senior writer and health columnist for Faith & Family and has written for a wide variety of regional and national media, including Atlanta Parent, Catholic Exchange, Children's Ministry, Family Fun, Pregnancy, and Women's Day.
Mustard Seeds is a collection of short daily inspirations. Written during Matthew's travel from 1994 - 96, these brief reflections show the nature and focus of Kelly's interior life, and are designed to bring that same focus to our interior lives.
No matter our agenda for the day of the week, Dolan masterfully combines insightful commentary and personal stories with snippets of Church history, lives of the saints, and Catholic teaching to inspire holiness through the daily details of ordinary life.
