This easy-to-use companion study guide helps the readers who approach Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI’s Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration without the benefit of extensive theological or biblical training. The goal is not to replace Benedict’s book but to make it more accessible, more fruitful for the average reader—whether lay, religious, priest or d... [More]
This study guide contains a foreword by Tim Gray, Ph.D., chapter summaries and outlines by Mark Brumley and Curtis Mitch, and study questions by Mark Brumley and Laura Dittus! A user-friendly aid for readers of Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection, this Study Guide is excellent for individual or group study, for formal class instru... [More]
In this bold, momentous work, Joseph Ratzinger—in his first book written after he became Pope—seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and in... [More]
Jennifer Fulwiler had it all: a life of travel, a husband with a stack of Ivy League degrees, a swanky condo in the heart of Austin, and a beautiful first-born son. Then, one night, the questions she had been holding at bay by a life of fun and excitement came flooding over her. Raised in an atheist home in Bible Belt Texas, Jennifer mocked Christianity from her childhood. One fateful experience a... [More]
Tarjetas de oración de un Santo, coinciden con los santos a celebrar a lo largo del programa. Signos de la Gracia: Dios te ama prepara a los niños para recibir el Sacramento de la Sagrada Comunión por primera vez y les revela el amor íntimo que Dios tiene por nosotros. Las sesiones para los padres de familia utilizan la serie de estudio en video Presencia: El misterio de la Eucaristía, del g... [More]
Tarjetas de oraciones y respuestas de la Misa, que recorren toda la misa con sus respuestas, incluidos los gestos y movimientos sin palabras. Signos de la Gracia: Dios te ama prepara a los niños para recibir el Sacramento de la Sagrada Comunión por primera vez y les revela el amor íntimo que Dios tiene por nosotros. Las sesiones para los padres de familia utilizan la serie de estudio en video ... [More]
Certificados que se pueden personalizar para cada estudiante. Signos de la Gracia: Dios te ama prepara a los niños para recibir el Sacramento de la Sagrada Comunión por primera vez y les revela el amor íntimo que Dios tiene por nosotros. Las sesiones para los padres de familia utilizan la serie de estudio en video Presencia: El misterio de la Eucaristía, del galardonado Augustine Institute, q... [More]
Tarjetas de oración de un Santo, que coinciden con los santos a celebrar a lo largo del programa. Signos de la Gracia: Dios te perdona prepara a los niños para recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación por primera vez y les revela que Dios es profunda y realmente “rico en misericordia”. Las sesiones para los padres de familia utilizan la serie de estudio en video Perdonado: El poder trans... [More]
Tarjetas de confesión, que incluyen el examen de conciencia basado en los Diez Mandamientos, los 7 pasos para hacer una buena confesión de acuerdo con el catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, y la oración del Acto de Contrición. Signos de la Gracia: Dios te perdona prepara a los niños para recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación por primera vez y les revela que Dios es profunda y realmente ... [More]
For Christians, Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, who died for the sins of the world, and who rose from the dead in triumph over sin and death. For non-Christians, he is almost anything else--a myth, a political revolutionary, a prophet whose teaching was misunderstood or distorted by his followers. Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God, and no myth, revolutionary, or misunderstood prophet, insi... [More]
"Sean perfectos, como el Padre celestial es perfecto" (Mt 5, 48), es un eco de la petición que el Levítico hacía al pueblo judío en la antigüedad: "Sean santos, porque yo Yavéh, su Dios, soy un Dios santo" (Lev 11, 44-45).Cuando Jesús o la Sagrada Escritura nos invita a esta perfección en el actuar o a la santidad a semejanza de nuestro Dios que nos ha creado a su imagen y semejanza (Gen 1... [More]
When you hear the word “addiction”, what typically comes to mind? Needles? Alcohol? Pills? As Jim Owens, MA, LPC explains, addiction is much simpler, including everything from substances to technology, screen time, work, shopping, and even sugar. Addictions and distractions are used to manage pain—but in the process, end up damaging our brains, our relationships, and our ability to find last... [More]
St. Teresa of Calcutta was a woman known and loved for her tender work among the poorest of the poor. Behind her drive and desire to serve Christ’s poor was a profound understanding of the thirst of God for man, and man’s thirst for God. This guided meditation on Scripture and the teaching of Mother Teresa will lead those who read it into the heart of the mystery of God’s thirst for souls, a... [More]
Santa Teresa de Calcuta era conocida por su amor y trabajo compasivo entre los más pobres de los pobres. Detrás de su impulso y su deseo de servir a los pobres de Cristo, estaba su profunda comprensión de la sed de Dios por los hombres y de la sed de los hombres por Dios. Esta meditación guiada sobre las escrituras y las enseñanzas de la Madre Teresa, llevará al lector a entrar en el misteri... [More]
Advent is an odd season. Unlike most other seasons, it’s a season that isn’t about itself, but is instead about preparing for Christmas. But that reality often gets lost in the shuffle and stress of trying to find all the right gifts, decorations, and dinner ingredients. In this talk, Dr. Tim Gray uses storytelling and the readings of the Old Testament to explain that we need to live the ‘pr... [More]
“This is the thrilling romance of Orthodoxy. People have fallen into a foolish habit of speaking of orthodoxy as something heavy, humdrum, and safe. There never was anything so perilous or so exciting as orthodoxy.” –G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy In a time when relativism prevails in our culture, the choice to be an “orthodox” Christian can seem “heavy, humdrum, and safe.” G.K. Chester... [More]
Who was Gilbert Keith Chesterton? A rotund man in a cape brandishing a walking stick? Certainly. A twentieth-century writer? Prolifically. A great champion and defender of the Christian Faith? Gallantly. He is known too as the “prince of paradox” and an “apostle of common sense.” Chesterton has lately been enjoying a resurgence in popularity. His name appears on blog posts and news ar... [More]
More than Candles and Calendars? Introducing Book #3 in The Adventures of Nick & Sam! The Perry family's first Advent in Hope Springs is a mix of drama and comedy as Sam competes with her best friend to be in the Christmas pageant, Nick hopes to play an angel that actually flies, the search for a Christmas tree leads to danger, and family traditions take on a whole new meaning of joy. It's a ti... [More]
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youth and young adults. Yet despite the many TV shows, movies, and articles on this topic, suicide, depression, self-harm, and loneliness remain difficult subjects for adults of any age to discuss. Speaking with honesty, humor, and personal experience, Noelle Garcia tackles these issues head-on, encouraging those who are struggling (or know some... [More]
VIEW A SAMPLEBlessed John Henry Newman was one of the most beloved and well-known preachers of his time. Originally an Anglican priest, Newman converted to Catholicism and became a Catholic priest and cardinal. Known for his beautiful prose and exultant preaching, Newman has long been a source of inspiration for those in the Church. In this new and compact compilation of his sermons, you’re invi... [More]