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How can we transmit a living, personal Catholic faith to future generations? By coming to know Jesus Christ, and following him as his disciples. These are times of immense challenge and immense opportunity for the Catholic Church. Consider these statistics for the United States. Only 30 percent of Americans who were raised Catholic are still practicing.Fully 10 percent of all adults in America are ex-Catholics.The number of marriages celebrated in the Church decreased dramatically, by nearly...
| Автор | Sherry A. Weddell |
Archbishop John Francis Noll, D.D. и др.
“I want God to become especially interested in you, just as you, prompted by his grace, are beginning to become interested in him.” This iconic masterpiece in apologetics, written by Our Sunday Visitor’s founder Archbishop John Francis Noll and first published in 1913, presents the foundations of Catholicism through an engaging dialogue between a Catholic priest and a young man seeking truth. In Father Smith Instructs Jackson , Mr. Jackson poses questions about Church doctrine and practices,...
| Автор | Archbishop John Francis Noll, D.D. и др. |
“This is the secret of the Saints: abiding in Christ, joined to him like branches to the vine, in order to bear much fruit.” Pope Francis</p><p>We have an obligation as Christians to share the Gospel of Christ. But many are at a loss as to how to fulfill this commission.</p><p>Good news – we have a clear path we can follow, trod by holy men and women who have successfully brought millions of souls to Christ, the saints!</p><p>In his newest book,...
| Автор | Chris Stewart |
“Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.” — Jesus to St. Faustina Throughout her Diary , St. Faustina speaks of Jesus' call for the conversion of souls. Through prayer and sacrifice, the Lord calls us all to strive for our own conversion, and for the conversion of the whole world. Perhaps you've tried everything to draw your friend or family member back to faith in God. In St....
| Автор | Susan Tassone |
“We are frequently tempted to think that holiness is only for those who can withdraw from ordinary affairs to spend much time in prayer. That is not the case. We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do, wherever we find ourselves.” – Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate In his third apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis presents the universal call to live holy lives with a new, fresh approach. We are encouraged to strive for – and achieve...
| Автор | Pope Francis |
"The shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger." –FATHER STANLEY FRANCIS ROTHER Father Stanley Rother was true to his word. He did not run. And he was martyred at the age of 46. Father Stanley arrived in Guatemala in 1968, and he immediately identified with his parishioners' simple, farming lifestyle. He learned their languages, prepared them for the sacraments, and cared for their needs. Father Stanley – or «Padre Francisco», as he was called by his beloved Tz'utujil...
| Автор | Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda |
“Did you say something?” We’ve all been there: that moment when we realize we weren’t listening. Fortunately, listening is a skill we can all acquire with practice, one that has the power to transform our personal and professional relationships. Does the siren call of your Facebook feed tend to drown out the people around you? Do you struggle to make time for face-to-face conversation or prayer because of the constant distractions of technology? Do you really hear what the people around you...
| Автор | Art Bennett |
Countless Catholics settle for a life of faith that begins and ends with the obligatory Sunday Mass. While essential, giving just one hour of our lives to God can never satisfy our deep longing for a purposeful, joy-filled life. In Beyond Sunday: Becoming a 24/7 Catholic , radio host Teresa Tomeo gets real about what it takes to live as a Catholic every day of the week. With personal stories and research, this book offers practical tips for seekers in any stage of faith. “Teresa Tomeo’s Beyond...
| Автор | Teresa Tomeo |
Does God kill people?</li>Does God want people to kill people?Why do the innocent suffer?Is Hell a just punishment?Why would God allow Jesus to be crucified?The Old Testament God vs. New Testament God – are they the same person? If you've read the Bible, you may have had these questions cross your mind. Or, you've heard your non-believing friends ask these questions to justify their disbelief. How do we reconcile these questions with our Faith in a loving, just God? The good...
| Автор | Mark Giszczak |
"Jesus wants evangelizers who proclaim the good news not only with words, but above all by a life transfigured by God's presence." – Pope Francis In their travels around the country teaching individuals, parishes, and diocese to evangelize, authors Chris Stewart and Tony Brandt have discovered something amazing: when Catholics live their Faith it fills their lives so much joy so that they can't help but share their Faith – which increases their joy! In Casting Nets you'll...
| Автор | Chris Stewart |
“The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open.” – Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel As the Church in the United States becomes increasingly Hispanic, it is important to ask: how are Catholic educational structures, particularly our schools, serving the next generation of U.S. Catholics who are largely Hispanic? In this groundbreaking study, Boston College embarked on an effort to name the realities, challenges and...
| Автор | Hosffman Ospino, PhD |
Have you had “the tech talk” with your children? Does the mere mention of it cause you to shudder? We think it’s important, but for many parents it’s almost as uncomfortable as the other “talk” we dread. So we avoid it. Author Michael Horne, a Catholic parent and clinical psychologist, knows all too well the struggles families face understanding and dealing with how technology impacts our lives. In his new book, The Tech Talk , he not only zeroes in on the dangers of children’s unsupervised...
| Автор | Michael Horne, PsyD |
From the very first «Who are you?» to the final «What other prayers does the Church recommend?» A Pocket Catechism for Kids, Updated is the ideal introduction to the treasures of the Catholic Faith for children in kindergarten through grade 8. Using a popular question-and-answer format, authors Father Kris Stubna and Mike Aquilina explain the saving truths that Jesus taught in short, easy-to-understand-and-memorize sections that draw from both Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic...
| Автор | Mike Aquilina |
“Can you hear me, God?” Sometimes we feel close to God in prayer. Sometimes we feel like he’s very distant. But one promise we have from the Lord is that he always listens. In God Listens , you’ll find real-life stories of answered prayer. Author Lorene Hanley Duquin shares stories she has collected from real people – people praying for physical healing, people praying for wisdom in making an important life decision, people in need of spiritual healing, and many more. Each chapter focuses on...
| Автор | Lorene Hanley Duquin |
Para los jóvenes cristianos del mundo, el Papa Francisco tiene un mensaje para ustedes: ¡Cristo vive y desea que tú tengas vida!. En su cuarta exhortación apostólica, Christus Vivit, el Papa Francisco engloba el trabajo del sínodo de obispos del 2018 sobre «Los jóvenes, la fe y el discernimiento vocacional». El Papa Francisco siempre ha tenido una relación especial con los jóvenes y en ese amor paternal que...
| Автор | Pope Francis |
Most of us at one time have said, or thought, something like:</p><ul><li>“So I procrastinate, it’s not like it’s hurting anyone!”<li>“Enough about you, back to me.”<li>“I deserve this, so I’m treating myself!”<li>“If I can’t have it, she shouldn’t either.”<li>“I’ll get around to it… or not.”<li>“It’s not really gossip if it’s all true, right?”<li>(And the granddaddy of them all) “But that doesn’t make me a bad...
| Автор | Elizabeth Scalia |
Robert P. Lockwood (you can call him Bob) has asked the same question you’ve asked dozens of times: “What the hell am I doing with my life?” Like you, he has wondered why he does what he does, and why it can be so hard to be the person he wants to be. In the end, it’s about wanting happiness. Not three-beer happiness, I-got-a-raise happiness, or the-Steelers-made-the-playoffs happiness, but that quiet contentment that comes from living a good life. What does it take to find true happiness?...
| Автор | Robert P. Lockwood |
“For he commands his angels with regard to you, to guard you wherever you go.” – Psalm 91:11 Scripture is full of references to angels. In fact, Saint Gregory the Great, a sixth-century pope and biblical scholar, reminded the Church, “Nearly every page of Scripture testifies to the fact that there are angels and archangels. “ As Christians, we believe that angels have been given the sacred mission to assist, protect, and guide human beings and all of God’s creation. With Angels of the Lord...
| Автор | Catherine Odell |
What makes a man? This is a question many men in our society today do not feel equipped to answer, because they were never initiated into manhood themselves. They do not know how to pass on authentic manliness to their sons, so boys get stuck in unending adolescence. Everyone suffers from the resulting crisis of male immaturity, and we see its effects everywhere in our society. Leaving Boyhood Behind shows how we can actually do something to address this crisis. Author Jason Craig,...
| Автор | Jason M. Craig |
Without a doubt, one of the most familiar and beloved prayers within the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church is the Rosary. But do Catholics today have a clear comprehension of the benefits of this centuries-old devotion?</p><p>Using the eloquent and inspiring writings of holy men and women who share a love of, and commitment to, the Marian prayer, Editor Gretchen R. Crowe makes a compelling case for why praying the Rosary is more critical in today’s 21st-century world than ever...
| Автор | Gretchen Crowe, Editor |
Are you BORED? Not likely, given the endless opportunities today to see, share, post, watch, and like. So are you bored? No way! (Except maybe at Mass.) We want the Mass to entertain, make us laugh, give us foot tapping music and sound-bite theology, and get it done in under an hour. Yet every Sunday many of us tune out. Author Tim O’Malley, in a series of reflections on every part of the Mass, challenges us to turn the idea of boredom on its head, calling boredom—the “good” boredom that...
| Автор | Timothy P. O'Malley |
From one of the most respected names in Catholic Apologetics, Patrick Madrid, comes the new book <strong>How to Do Apologetics: Making the Case for Our Faith</strong>. And it couldn’t be more timely. Seismic cultural shifts and increased attacks on religious liberty often place Christians in the uncomfortable position of having to defend their beliefs – even their belief in God – when their Faith is called into question by atheists, agnostics, Protestants, or people from other...
| Автор | Patrick Madrid |
“Wherever there are Christians, everyone should find an oasis of mercy.” —Pope Francis Whether dealing with adoption, sobriety, bullying, the Boston Marathon bombing, or friendship with a Jehovah’s Witness, Mathew Schmalz’s own life serves as the backdrop for his reflections on the complex nature of mercy—how we give it, and how we receive it. From a home for lepers in India to a halfway house in the Bronx, the author probes his experiences to reveal mercy as a virtue that doesn’t necessarily...
| Автор | Mathew N. Schmalz |
What was daily life like in the time of Jesus? What did people eat? What did they wear? What was the significance of the location of Gethsemane? How did the geography of Palestine and the customs of the Jewish people influence Jesus? Why was Golgotha called “the place of the skull”? In Scripture Footnotes , Bible expert George Martin answers these and hundreds of other questions about the world of Jesus Christ with fascinating facts and information, a comprehensive index of key words, and...
| Автор | Джордж Мартин |