The Imitation of ChristThe Imitation of ChristView book sampleThe spiritual classic The Imitation of Christ, the second most widely-read spiritual book after the Bible, has had an astonishing impact on the spiritual lives of countless saints, peasants, and popes for centuries. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis continue to resonate, unbounded by time or geography. Drawing on the Bible, the Fathers of the early Church, and medieval mysticism, his four-part treatise shrugs off the allure of the material world, blending beauty and bluntness in a supremely spiritual call-to-arms. This beautiful translation by Ronald Knox and Michael Oakley is considered by many teachers, writers, and readers to be the best English translation ever, and one that greatly enhances the life-changing insights of Thomas à Kempis. About the AuthorThomas à Kempis (1379–1471) was born in the diocese of Cologne and educated by the Order of Brothers and Sisters of the Common Life at Deventer, in the Netherlands. He lived for seventy years among the Canons Regular of Windesheim at Mount St. Agnes, a monastery near Zwolle, where he was twice elected superior and once made procurator. He spent his life reading, writing, and copying manuscripts. About the TranslatorRonald Knox, a convert from Anglicanism and a well-known Catholic priest and author in England from 1920 to 1960, was educated at Eton and Oxford. He translated the Latin Vulgate Bible into English and wrote numerous spiritual books including The Hidden Stream, The Belief of Catholics, Captive Flames, and Pastoral and Occasional Sermons. Product Details224 Pages Praise for The Imitation of Christ“The Imitation has come to be seen as the major work of the devotio moderna, which was characterized by psychological insight and an orderly study of the path to contemplation and the love of God. If we could construct a composite picture of all great Christians—Catholic or non-Catholic—of the last five hundred years who found The Imitation substantially beneficial, enlightening, and inspiring, we would need no further proof that familiarity with this great classic is an integral part of a mature spiritual life and even a path to holiness.” –Father Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R., Author of Arise from Darkness |
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Bible in a Year - Leather-boundBible in a Year - Leather-boundOne Year. 20 Minutes a Day. Encounter the Power and Wonder of God’s Word. It’s a mountaintop experience if you can open up the Word of God. It’s majestic, it’s beautiful, it’s breathtaking. It gets us out of our day-to-day and into God.The simple format of this premium, flexible, leather-bound version of Bible in a Year will keep you engaged as you make your way through all 73 books of the Bible. Commentaries are written by renowned Catholic biblical scholars and theologians, including Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Mark Giszczak, Dr. John Sehorn, Dr. Scott Powell, Dr. Michael Morris, Dr. Elizabeth Klein, and Deborah Holiday. • Each day features three readings, one each from the Old Testament, Wisdom Literature, and the New Testament
• Insightful daily reflections are written by leading theologians to facilitate deeper meditation and encounter with God through his Word • Revised Standard Version of the Bible – Second Catholic Edition •Bible in a Year is the entire Bible (including the deuterocanonical books), divided into 365 days, with a reflection of approximately 200 words for each day. This beautiful, flexible, leather-bound book is a perfect gift for any occasion! Preview a sample nowProduct Details– Dimensions: 6.25” x 9.25” and is 1.125” thick |
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Bible in a Year - Paperback (Spanish)Bible in a Year - Paperback (Spanish)Tu encuentro diario con Dios
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Reborn (Home Edition) - DVD SetReborn (Home Edition) - DVD SetIs Baptism a traditional rite, an important symbol, an excuse to celebrate the arrival of a baby with a family photo op? What if there is a lot more to Baptism than you may realize? What if your child’s spiritual life, happiness, and future hinges on what happens in Baptism?Watch the trailer for Reborn now Reborn: You, Your Child, and the Heart of Baptism (Home Edition) is a new three-DVD video series that guides you through the relevance of the Sacrament of Baptism, going deep into the spiritual reality for everyone playing a part in this significant event in your child’s life. With Reborn you’ll see Baptism’s profound place in Scripture and Tradition, along with a step-by-step exploration of the rite itself. Every moment, every word, every action reveals God’s love. Go even deeper with the participant guide for spiritual insights and discussion questions. Click here to buy it! |
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Your Questions, God's AnswersYour Questions, God's Answers
About the Author:Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., a Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, is the well-known author of over thirty-five books on a wide range of spiritual themes, including Prayer for Beginners, Back to Virtue, and Angels and Demons.Questions Addressed Include:• How can I find out who I really am?• How will the Bible help me to know myself? • Can a Catholic be a “born-again Christian”? • Isn’t religion only for “religious people”? • How can I be sure God is real? • If God loves me so much, why do bad things happen to me? • What do you have to do to get to Heaven? • What do I say if people challenge my beliefs? • How can I become a better person? • What does God want most? Book Details:144 PagesBook Size: 5.25 x 8 Softcover |
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Five Pillars of the Spiritual LifeFive Pillars of the Spiritual LifeClick here to read a sample. Saint Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, espoused the ideal of becoming “contemplatives in action.” He was convinced that contemplation (the deep awareness and appropriation of the unconditional love of God) should affect our actions, and that our actions need to be brought back to contemplation. These are five dimensions of the spiritual life: 1. the Holy Eucharist2. spontaneous prayer 3. the Beatitudes 4. partnership with the Holy Spirit 5. the contemplative life itself This book is a “jump start” to a deeper spiritual life for today’s active people, and it will enflame the desire to read the masters and to enter even more deeply into the heart of God. Topics include: • God as Abba• The Heart of Jesus • The importance of agape love • A checklist for spiritual growth • The role of the Holy Spirit in the spiritual life • Incorporating the active life with the contemplative life About the AuthorFr. Robert Spitzer, S.J. is a philosopher, educator, author, and President of the Magis Center, dedicated to public education on the relationship among the disciplines of physics, philosophy, reason, and faith. He is the head of the Ethics and Performance Institute, which delivers web-based ethics education to corporations, and he is also President of the Spitzer Center for Visionary Leadership, which delivers similar curricula to non-profit organizations. His other books include Finding True Happiness, The Soul’s Upward Yearning, and Healing the Culture. DetailsCover: Paperback Praise for Five Pillars of the Spiritual Life“The publication of Father Spitzer’s book is a happy coincidence, coming after Pope Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth. Both are strong statements of New Testament spirituality and provide an escape from the ‘bleaching of Christ’s image,’ caused by the exclusive use of the historical-critical method. Informed Catholic readers are summoned by this book to take the Christ of the Gospels intelligently and seriously.” – Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., author, A Still Small Voice |
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Abandonment to Divine ProvidenceAbandonment to Divine ProvidenceClick here to read a sample. God is to be found in the simplest of our daily activities and especially through total surrender to whatever is his will for each of us. That is the message of this 18th-century inspirational classic by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Its encouragement to “live in the present moment,” accepting everyday obstacles with faith, humility, and love, has guided generations of believers to holiness and spiritual peace. De Caussade shows that this practice of self-abandonment to God’s will is the key to attaining true peace and virtue, and that it is readily available to all people—from beginners to those well advanced in the spiritual life. He also shows how to determine what God’s will is for us. He reveals that it is not extraordinary feats that God expects for our growth in holiness, but rather heroic attention to every detail in our lives and humble acceptance of our daily lot in life as coming from his hand. The rich spiritual lessons in this book have stood the test of time, offering real and practical assistance to all people because its message is simple and clear, one that the reader will find to be a rare treasure of inspiration and direction to be referred to again and again. About the AuthorFr. Jean Pierre de Caussade, S.J. (1675–1751) was a French Jesuit priest and author, most well-known for this famous treatise, Abandonment to Divine Providence, and also his letters to the Visitation nuns, where he served as confessor and spiritual director. He also served as the rector of two colleges, and as spiritual director for a Jesuit house. He was deeply influenced by the writings of both Saint Francis de Sales and Saint John of the Cross. DetailsCover: Paperback Praise for Abandonment to Divine Providence“In his famous classic, Father de Caussade makes one point, and he illustrates it in many different ways. That point is: do the will of God to the best of your ability and you will attain peace of soul here and life everlasting hereafter.” – Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J., Author, Inside the Bible “Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s Abandonment to Divine Providence illuminates the great truth that sanctity is accessible to anyone who seeks concord between his own will and God’s. By following this spiritual way, one learns that the Providence of God need not be experienced as a threat to human nourishing, but rather as a lure by which we are drawn into deeper communion with the Divine Life.” – Bishop Robert Barron, S.T.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles, Founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries |
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7 Big Myths About The Catholic Church7 Big Myths About The Catholic ChurchThe Roman Catholic Church has long been the target of suspicion and hostility. But how much of this is based on ignorance and prejudice and how much is the fruit of thoughtful consideration of the facts?
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Who Am I to Judge? - BookWho Am I to Judge? - Book
How do we talk about morality in a world that no longer believes in truth? When we’re bombarded with messages of “Be tolerant!” “Don’t judge!” and “Coexist!” many good people feel afraid to say anything is right or wrong anymore. This book gives us an important key to responding to relativism effectively—a Catholic moral worldview. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, how making a judgment is not judging a person’s soul, and how, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people” and is “the spiritual poverty of our times.” Ideal for men’s and women’s groups, adult faith formation, and young adult ministry, this book gives Catholics greater confidence in God’s moral law, greater clarity in how to explain it effectively to our secular friends, and greater compassion for those with whom we disagree. Cover: Softcover Have more questions about Who Am I to Judge? Check out the FAQ, call us at 866-767-3155, or email customer service. |
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7 Secrets of Divine Mercy7 Secrets of Divine MercySaint John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have made it clear that Divine Mercy is at the very center of the Christian faith. In this talk, best-selling author Vinny Flynn shares his 7 Secrets of Divine Mercy, and Christ’s message of love for each of us, and for the whole world. I love everything i can possibly learn about divine mercy. Sometimes it just helps to put the message into simple terms so I can feel more confident in sharing with others. Trayce - Excelsior Springs, MO |
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So Help Me GodSo Help Me GodIn this dynamic talk Dr. Scott Hahn explains the importance of oaths, which invoke God’s name and implore His assistance. He shows that oaths are also the means of transforming our personal relationship with Christ into a covenant relationship. Dr. Hahn then explains what led him to move from believing in only two Sacraments to all seven. In sharing these insights, he connects oaths to the seven Sacraments and unveils their mystery and importance. He reveals that the Sacraments are the ordinary means by which God empowers us to do His will. You'll discover that the Sacraments don’t make holiness easy, but they do make it possible.
I am participating in RCIA program in our church and I am preparing to be baptized this Eater. This CD was a great description about my duties after receiving the first Sacrament and responsibility I have to accept by second and third sacrament. It was also great explain that why God is punishing me so badly in my current life. I listen to it very carefully for two times and I will suggest it to other people in our RCIA group. Thank you, Atousa Atousa - Maple Ridge, BC |
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Calming the Emotional Storms: 4 Keys to Finding Emotional PeaceCalming the Emotional Storms: 4 Keys to Finding Emotional PeaceIn this practical but spiritual presentation, Dr. Gregory Popcak discusses four keys to develop self-awareness and self mastery. He reveals that emotions are a gift from God and that they can help you grow in virtue. Learn how to master your feelings and calm your emotional storms so that you can experience the peace of Christ. matthew - Brentwood, NH |
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Beloved Parish Edition - DVD Set (Spanish & English)Beloved Parish Edition - DVD Set (Spanish & English)Beloved is now available with Spanish audio!This special Spanish/English Parish Edition DVD set contains all the sessions of the standard Parish Edition set but also offers Spanish as a language option in the DVD menu. Now you can watch Beloved in English or with Spanish dubbed audio. What if the Sacrament of Marriage is more than a simple contract between two people, based on romance, mutual fulfillment, and basic attraction? What if woven into the very design of your humanity is a purposeful desire for you to be united with
your beloved, creating something new, mysterious, and holy? What if your marriage is designed to be a vital part of God’s work in the world?
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Beloved Parish Edition - DVD SetBeloved Parish Edition - DVD SetThis is the English only Beloved DVD set. Click here to purchase Beloved with Spanish dubbed audio.What if the Sacrament of Marriage is more than a simple contract between two people, based on romance, mutual fulfillment, and basic attraction? What if woven into the very design of your humanity is a purposeful desire for you to be united with your beloved, creating something new, mysterious, and holy? What if your marriage is designed to be a vital part of God’s work in the world? Watch the trailer for Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage In twelve sessions, Beloved explores the essential realities of Marriage, dealing with the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of what the sacrament means for those preparing to get married as well as those who yearn for a richer married life. Through Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God’s plan for Marriage will come alive. You’ll see firsthand how to experience the mystery, happiness, and joy of this sacrament—from that first “I do” through the rest of your lives. Informative and inspirational, Beloved will help you live out the Sacrament of Marriage more profoundly, so that your love story is drawn ever more into the greatest love story of all. . . God’s own love for us. We also offer a special Home Edition of this incredible series! Click here to view! Episode Listing: The Mystery and Meaning of Marriage 1. Does Marriage Matter? (34 minutes) 2. Entering the Story of Marriage (33 minutes) 3. Love Revealed (37 minutes) 4. Total Gift of Self (49 minutes) 5. A Sacramental Bond (35 minutes) 6. Real Challenges, Real Love (48 minutes) Living Marriage 1. Christ at the Center (18 minutes) 2. A Deeper Unity (18 minutes) 3. Conflict and Communication (19 minutes) 4. Building a Thriving Marriage (19 minutes) 5. Protecting the Bond (21 minutes) 6. Sexuality and Authentic Love (20 minutes) Have more questions about Beloved? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service. "I am a volunteer at a parish in the Detroit Diocese and have been married now for 12 years. I NEVER understood marriage in the way it's been presented on the Beloved DVD's. I want to share this from the rooftops! We have 200 people at our parish who will be going through this program and we're so very excited to grow in our Catholic Faith and strengthen our marriages.” Marie - Sterline Heights, MI |
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Beyond Belief: Following Christ TodayBeyond Belief: Following Christ TodayFr. Mike Schmitz tackles some of the most difficult topics in the Church today with humor, clarity, and theological truth. In this talk, he challenges us to not settle for mediocrity and to allow Christ to change our lives. Fr. Mike goes on to explain that once we are changed by the love of Jesus, then together we can change the world. The down to earth approach that father Mike uses Marcela - Houston, TX |
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Prayer Book for Spouses - BookletPrayer Book for Spouses - BookletThese prayers and meditations offer couples a ready, thorough and reliable support to the daily challenges and joys of married life. Drawing on Scripture, Catholic teaching and spirituality and the Marriage Rite itself, this prayer book encourages the loving and spiritual dimension essential to the life of Christian spouses. |
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Abba or AllahAbba or AllahIn this informative talk, Dr. Scott Hahn explores some of the most
important beliefs that distinguish Christianity from Islam. He explains
that while both religions trace themselves back to Abraham, the
differences, including our understanding of God as Father, are not
insignificant. With charity, balance, and candor, Dr. Hahn shows us how
Islam presents the most formidable challenge to Christianity in the
Third millennium. Dr. Scott Hahn delivers an incisive, insightful, and very strong argument about one of the key distinctions between Islamic and Catholic Christian Theology. With Dr. Hahn's usual wit and style he takes a scholarly stroll through scripture to build his argument. Charles - New Cumberland, PA |
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