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John Paul II and The New Evangelization—Edited by Ralph Martin and Peter Williamson
Is Jesus Coming Soon? A Catholic Perspective on the Second Coming
A Crisis of Truth: The Attack on Faith, Morality, and Mission in the Catholic Church
Crossing the Goal—Virtues—Workbook
By Peter and Debra Herbeck
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Description: The Holy Spirit is alive and active in many people’s lives, bringing about conversion, healing, freedom, transformation, and deeper devotion to Christ and His Church. Peter and Debbie Herbeck’s collection of powerful testimonies from people young and old will inspire you to seek more of the Holy Spirit’s presence and action in your own life. Author: Peter and Debra Herbeck Product Code: WSS Price: $12 (includes shipping and handling)
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When the Spirit Comes in Power
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Description: In his new book, Peter Herbeck uses compelling testimonies and sound teaching to describe the work of the Holy Spirit in the personal lives of Christians and in the Church throughout the world. Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: WSCP Price: $11 (includes shipping and handling) Testimonials: Here’s what other respected Catholics are saying about this book -
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By Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.L.
Deeper Conversion: Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times
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Description: Sr. Ann’s new book is based on her deep conviction that God desires to personally and powerfully meet each of us in every moment and every circumstance of our daily lives. Intended to be read meditatively throughout the week, each of the thirty four chapters focuses on the Sunday Gospel readings for Ordinary Time. As readers examine their lives in the light of the scriptures they will find strength for their own journey and healing wisdom to share with a weary world. Author: Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.L. Product Code: DC Price: $12 (includes shipping and handling)
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Intercession: A Guide to Effective Prayer
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Description: Sister Ann Shields leads us through nine lessons, teaching us how to pray, how to intercede for the church and the world, and the elements of spiritual warfare. Active faith united with practical Scriptural teaching will equip us to pray with power. Author: Sr. Ann Shields Product Code: INT Price: $8 (includes shipping and handling)
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Fire in My Heart
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Description: This book first written in the 1980's has been newly released and is back by popular demand. Sr. Ann presents a practical and personal guide to loving God and other people. In her words, "These bedrock priorities in my personal life and prayer have brought me close to the Lord and increased my hunger and thirst to follow after Him ever more closely. I pray that these same blessings will be yours." Author: Sr. Ann Shields, S.G.L. Product Code: FMH Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling)
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Pray and Never Lose Heart
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Description: Sr. Ann Shields challenges each disciple to conform his or her life more fully to Christ by examining various aspects of spiritual growth. The fruit of a life of holiness will be effective intercessory prayer. Author: Sr. Ann Shields Product Code: PNH Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
Discernment of Spirits
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Description: Fr. Gallagher helps us understand St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Rules for Discernment and how their insights are invaluable for our spiritual growth today. This book is for all who desire greater awareness of God’s action in their daily spiritual lives, and is valuable reading for retreat directors, spiritual directors, priests, and counselors. Author: Fr. Tim Gallagher, OMV Product Code: DOS Price: $17 (includes shipping and handling) |
Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignation Guide to Praying with Scripture
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Description: This simple guide to the Ignatian method of prayer clearly explains the spiritual practices of meditation and contemplation. Topics include methods of praying, struggles and growth, and the importance and role of grace. Individuals who desire to pray with scripture, spiritual directors, and all who teach prayer with scripture will benefit from this resource. Author: Fr. Tim Gallagher, OMV Product Code: MAC Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
No Spirit...No Church
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Description:Fr. John Randall, a priest from the diocese of Providence, chronicles his ministry of more than forty years, working for the renewal of priestly and parish life. He describes his journey as a disciple of Jesus and his first-hand experiences of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit at work in the Church to bring renewal, healing, conversion, and miracles. Discover a new perspective that will change the way you look at trouble—and lead to spiritual growth you never thought possible. Author: Fr. John Randall, S.T.D. Product Code: NSNC Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
The Truth about Trouble
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Description: The Truth About Trouble shows how the trials of life can lead to greater maturity and intimacy with God in key areas such as: Discerning God’s will for your life Discover a new perspective that will change the way you look at trouble—and lead to spiritual growth you never thought possible. Author: Fr. Michael Scanlan, T.O.R. with Jim Manney Product Code: TAT Price: $12 (includes shipping and handling) |
God Loves You and There's Nothing You Can Do About It
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Description: If you’re wondering how to receive more of God’s life and love through the action of the Holy Spirit, this book is for you. The power Jesus promised his followers when he ascended to the Father is yours for the asking. Blending lively anecdotes, personal testimony and humor, the author shows you how to turn to God in expectant faith and open yourself to the “dynamite” of the Holy Spirit. Author: Dave Mangan Product Code: GLY Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
Made for More
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Description: In every young Catholic's heart there is a search for meaning, yet many of our youth never get beyond the material distractions of the world. In this book, renowned Catholic leader Curtis Martin presents the evidence that we have been made for more than just the intoxications of this world. Made for More makes a compelling case that we have been made for eternal happiness with God in heaven and the secret of happiness lies in following God s plan for our life. Author: Curtis Martin Product Code: MFM Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
Your Life in the Holy Spirit: What Every Catholic Needs to Know and Experience
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Description: Best-selling author Alan Schreck presents the Spirit as the “friend closest to our heart,” who leads us in prayer, directs our mind with truth, and makes us holy. Readers will learn how to renew their life in the Holy Spirit, understand and receive spiritual gifts, and grow in love, joy, peace, and other fruits that are the sign that the Spirit dwells in us. Product Code: LHS Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
The Right to Privacy
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Description: Janet Smith, well-known philosophy professor and writer, presents a critical look at the meaning of the “right to privacy” that has been so often employed by the Supreme Court in recent times to justify the creation of rights not found in the Constitution. Smith shows how these inventions have advanced the culture of death, led to the legal protection of abortion, assisted suicide, and homosexual acts, and invalidated any sense that there is an objective truth that must govern human behavior. Product Code: RTP Price: $15 (includes shipping and handling) |
Life Issues, Medical Choices
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Description:Medical and technological advances over the last decades have left millions of Catholics grappling with tough issues. When is it permissible to remove a feeding tube from a patient? Is the use of contraceptives for medical purposes acceptable? What is the difference between ordinary and extraordinary means of preserving life? Life Issues, Medical Choices not only provides answers to many questions troubling Catholics, it also supplies fundamental principles of Catholic thought to help you make decisions about complex medical and life issues. Product Code: LIMC Price: $15 (includes shipping and handling) |
Holy Spirit Make Your Home in Me
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Description: In this moving book, Fr. George Montague invites us to welcome the Holy Spirit into our hearts in fresh, new ways. As an eminent bible scholar and a humble pastor, Fr. Montague combines biblical interpretation with warmly described personal experience and the inspiring testimony of others to show us how God's gift of the Spirit can powerfully transform our lives. Product Code: HSMH Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
The Eucharist, Our Sanctification
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Description: This set of meditations by Father Cantalamessa —presented by him in the presence of Pope John Paul II—is written in a simple style with references to the Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers. It is a helpful way to contemplate the Eucharistic mystery in all its fullness. Product Code: EUCH Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus: The Mystery of Christ's Baptism
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Description: These reflections by the preacher to the papal household combine biblical and doctrinal thought on the gifts conferred by anointing in the Spirit—kingly, prophetic, and priestly—onto Christ and through Christ to the Church. Father Cantalamessa gives the reader an understanding of the Holy Spirit that is both practical and profound. Product Code: HSLJ Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
Contemplating the Trinity
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Description: In this book, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, the preacher to the papal household, invites readers to turn to the Trinity so that they can enter into and experience the relationship of love that the divine Persons share with one another. Readers will find themselves on a journey that promises a deeper understanding of how this relationship of love can be our standard for holiness. Product Code:CT Price: $12 (includes shipping and handling) |
Sober Intoxication of the Spirit
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Description: Fr. Cantalamessa, papal preacher to Pope John Paul II offers pastoral advice and leads the reader through passages of Scripture and writings of the Fathers of the Church to remind us of the infinite power of the Spirit available to us through the Sacraments and the action of God in our lives. Product Code:SIS Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
Spiritual Freedom; God's Life-Changing Gift
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Description:This book not only defines the true nature of freedom, it also gives you the practical tools you need to achieve the conversion, healing and restoration that God has for you. Through Scripture, teaching, stories, humor and questions for reflection, Father Pivonka will inspire you to embrace the truth of who you really are, a son or daughter of a God who made you in freedom, for freedom. Product Code: SF Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
Bathe Seven Times; A Contemplative Look at the Seven Capitol Sins
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Description:This book written by Mother Nadine Brown, foundress of Intercessors of the Lamb, is a wonderful resource for Lent. Each chapter contains an in-depth look at a capital sin—how it manifests itself in our daily lives, and the remedies available to help fight this sin and live more fully in the power of the Spirit. Each section ends with an examination of conscience to help us become more aware of sin in our lives. Product Code: BST Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
Crossing the Desert
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Description: A contemporary, easy-to-read guide to morality for the faithful, ordinary, searching adult of the 21st century, this book of insightful commentary and questions for meditation shows readers how to live Lent to the fullest each and every day. Author: Deacon James Keating Product Code: CTD Price: $8 (includes shipping and handling)
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Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance From Evil Spirits
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Description: Do you find yourself struggling with the same sin time after time or feel hopeless in finding freedom, despite your best efforts? Unbound is a balanced, practical book that can help guide you to freedom, by tapping into the potent power of the Gospel. It also includes practical instruction on praying for others to be set free. Author: Neal Lozano Product Code: UNB Price: $13 (includes shipping and handling) |
Unbound Companion Guide---Workbook
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Description: This companion guide is designed to serve as a supplement to your experience of an Unbound Conference or group interaction with the Unbound CD or DVDs. It includes testimonies, talk outlines, daily reflections, detailed conference notes, and space for personal reflection, Author: Neal and Janet Lozano Product Code: UNB-G Price: $10 (includes shipping and handling) |
What Can I Give God?
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Description:The third book in the Will You Bless Me? Series, What Can I Give God? helps children learn about gifts and giving and prepares them to discover God’s wonderful purposes for their lives. Author: Neal Lozano Product Code: WCGG Price: $15 (includes shipping and handling) |
Can God See Me in the Dark?
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Description: Through the tender stories of Anna and Jesus, Can God See Me in the Dark? helps children learn to see Jesus "with the eyes of their hearts" - and know that He sees and loves them too. Author: Neal Lozano Product Code: CGSM Price: $15 (includes shipping and handling) |
Will You Bless Me?
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Description: This beautifully illustrated children’s book for the whole family is designed to lead readers to moments of loving intimacy with a child as they learn to speak words of blessing into their children’s hearts. Author: Neal Lozano Product Code: WYB Price: $15 (includes shipping and handling) |
What is the Nature of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal?—Booklet
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Description:This short booklet gives a helpful and concise description of the Charismatic Renewal, its goals, its contribution to the broader Church and the challenges that lie ahead. Author: Charles Whitehead Product Code: CCR Price: $3 (includes shipping and handling) |
Bible Study
"Come and See" Wisdom
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Description:This in-depth Catholic bible study, suitable for both small and large group bible studies, covers the wisdom literature found in the Old Testament books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, The Song of Solomon, Wisdom and Sirach. Authors: Laurie Watson Manhardt, PhD and Fr. Jan Liesen, SSD Product Code: BSW Price: $20 (includes shipping and handling)
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"Come and See" Acts and Letters
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Description: This in depth study covers the Acts of the Apostles, and ten Pauline letters—1 and 2 Thessalonians, Philippians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Romans, Galatians, Colossians and Philemon. It is intimate enough for a small home group and suitable for a large parish bible study. Authors: Laurie Watson Manhardt, PhD and Father Joseph Ponessa, SSD Product Code: BSAL Price: $20 (includes shipping and handling)
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"Come and See" Catholic Bible Study—Synoptics (Matthew, Mark, Luke)
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Description: The “Come and See” Catholic bible study series The Synoptics enables you to journey through the Holy Land and the Gospel texts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, while inviting you to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The study includes references to the Catechism, teachings from the early Church Fathers and insights from biblical archeology. It is intimate enough for a small home group, yet structured enough for a large parish study. Authors: Monsignor Jan Majernik, S.T.D., Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D., and Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D Product Code: BSS Price: $20 (includes shipping and handling)
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"Come and See" Catholic Bible Study—Genesis
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Description: Revised with quotes from Pope Benedict XVI, this material on the book of Genesis offers an integrated approach to the Scripture with references to the Catechism, the saints, and the early Church Fathers. Authors: Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D., and Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D Product Code:BSGEN Price: $20 (includes shipping and handling)
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"Come and See" Catholic Bible Study—Moses and the Torah
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Description: This in-depth Catholic bible study covers the Old Testament books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Study the ways in which God reveals Himself to Moses, delivers His chosen people from slavery i Egypt, and gives the Law. This study is intimate enough for a small home group and suitable for a large parish bible study. Authors: Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D., and Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D Product Code:BSMT Price: $20 (includes shipping and handling)
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"Come and See" Catholic Bible Study—David and the Psalms
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Description: Designed for individual or group use, this in depth Catholic bible study begins with the Book of Ruth, and continues through 1 and 2 Samuel, and the Book of Psalms. The informative commentary and thoughtful questions help the reader understand the psalms and their association with the life of Jesus Christ and of His Church. Author: Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D. and Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D David and the Psalms |
"Come and See" Catholic Bible Study—Prophets and Apostles
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Description: Through the pages of this book, you will encounter the writing of sixteen friends of God, eleven prophets and five apostles. The study shows how the prophecies of the Old Testament prophets were fulfilled in the New Testament and addressed by the New Testament apostles. This study, designed for individual or group use, offers an integrated approach to the Scripture, with references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the saints, and the early Church Fathers. The informative commentary and thoughtful questions are intended to deepen the faith and expand the knowledge of participants. Author: Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D. and Laurie Watson Manhardt, PhD Product Code: BSPA Price: $20 (includes shipping and handling)
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“Come and See” Catholic Bible Study—John
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Description: Designed for individual or group use, this material on the book of John offers an integrated approach to studying the Scripture with references to the Catechism, the saints, and the early Church Fathers. The informative commentary and thoughtful questions are intended to deepen the faith and expand the knowledge of participants. Author: Fr. Joseph Ponessa, S.S.D. and Laurie Watson Manhardt, Ph.D Gospel of John |
Bible Commentaries
The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture
The Gospel of Mark 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus
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Description: The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) combines outstanding biblical scholarship with lively faith to help Catholics, especially those in pastoral ministry, interpret Scripture and apply it to Christian life today. These two volumes of the series, the first of seventeen, offer readable, informative commentary. The Gospel of Mark First and Second Timothy, Titus |
Booklets
The following booklets are available only for purchase:
Overcoming Sin
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Description: Many of us live with the frustration and discouragement of not being able to overcome aspects of sin in our lives. This booklet clearly articulates the practical and enduring wisdom of the saints that has helped many conquer sin and grow in holiness. Author: Ralph Martin Product Code: OS Price:
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Thinking Straight
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Description: Life is a spiritual battle and the front line of that combat is the mind. Peter Herbeck uses the teaching of St. Paul to provide insight into the fundamental battle that is unfolding within each one of us. This powerful and practical booklet can help us undergo a deep and lasting transformation of our minds, and be led victoriously into an entirely new way of living. Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: TS Price:
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Living the Lord’s Prayer
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Description: We all desire to be successful, to have our lives count for something. The apostles were eager to know true wisdom and the secret of success, so they implored the Lord, “Teach us to pray!” As you learn about and meditate on the Lord’s Prayer, may Jesus’ priorities and goals, and the habits of his heart, become the ultimate guide for your own life. Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: LLP Price:
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To Walk By the Spirit
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Description: “Being a Christian, what difference does it make? I mean right here, right now, in my life, not someday when I die.” This short booklet provides a simple yet powerful explanation of what it means to live a changed life in the power and joy of the Holy Spirit. Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: WBS Price:
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My Five Most Important Decisions
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Description: Ralph describes the five foundational decisions that have shaped and anchored his life for the past 40 years. His personal reflections will help you make meaningful decisions in your own life. Author: Ralph Martin Product Code: FID Price:
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Do I Really Want God?
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Description: The distractions of today’s world can cause us to push God to the margins of our lives and to settle for mediocre faith. Peter’s new booklet explores how you can refocus and strengthen your personal relationship with God. It can help rekindle your passion to put Jesus at the center of your life. Do you really want God? Let there be no question about it, because He really wants you! Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: RWG Price:
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Hope in the Midst of Suffering
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Description: In her newest booklet, Sr. Ann Shields explores a topic many people fear and desperately try to avoid. Suffering, however, can be a tremendous gift and produce much fruit in a believer's life. Through the scriptures, the writings of John Paul II, the testimonies of saints, and personal stories, Sr. Ann shows us how suffering can bring us into greater intimacy with God. Author: Sr. Ann Shields Product Code: HMS Price:
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Yielding to the Power of God
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Description:This short book is an enduring favorite of many. Sr. Ann weaves together personal stories and godly wisdom as she challenges readers to abandon their lives more fully to God's will. The reward for doing so will be a life of greater holiness, joy and power. Author: Sr. Ann Shields Product Code: YTG Price: $3 per booklet (includes shipping and handling)
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Why Forgive?
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Description: In this booklet, Sr. Ann Shield turns to the scriptures and the living examples of modern day men and women who have applied the living Word of God to their circumstances and found power to endure, to change and to bring life in situations they feared would consume them. Through the Scripture, Sr. Ann Shields focuses on the life giving power that comes when we obey God's word and the victory we can experience in our selves and our families. Author: Sr. Ann Shields Product Code: WF Price:
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What Are We Facing?
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Description: In this new and timely booklet, Peter Herbeck and Ralph Martin address some of the central issues facing the world and the Church at this time. What’s the message that God is trying to give us in the recent Church scandals and in this climate of worldwide terrorism? Peter and Ralph give insight into these significant events and how we as Christians can meaningfully respond to them. Author: Peter Herbeck and Ralph Martin Product Code: WWF Price:
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The following booklets can either be purchased or downloaded from our website:
Why Jesus?
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Description: This booklet provides compelling answers to fundamental questions about Jesus. It will help you understand how the plan of God has been accomplished in Jesus and uncover the extraordinary treasure contained in the Gospel. This booklet is a must for those who need to hear the Gospel, and for those who want an effective tool in helping others understand who Jesus is and why He is the only Savior of the world. Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: WHJ Price:
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Don't Give Up!
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Description: This booklet presents to us what the Scriptures and the Church teach about the absolute need for perseverance to the end. For each of us, it can be the difference between heaven and hell! These clear and concise keys to perseverance will help us continue on our journey with renewed determination and fervor. Easy to read, this booklet can be given to anyone who needs encouragement to persevere. Author: Ralph Martin Product Code: DGU Price:
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Give to God What is God's
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Description: Peter Herbeck applies Jesus' response to the Pharisees to the Church today as she faces the demands of the prophetic call of the Great Jubilee Year 2000. Author: Peter Herbeck Product Code: GGG Price:
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The Good News of the Eucharist
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Description: The Gospel proclaims the Eucharist. The Eucharist proclaims the Gospel. But what is the Gospel? And what is the Eucharist? In this booklet Ralph Martin describes in insightful detail the meaning of the different prayers and actions of the Eucharist, helping us better fulfill Jesus' invitation to worship the Father "in Spirit and in Truth." Author: Ralph Martin Product Code: GNE Price:
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Will Many Be Saved?
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Description: What are the chances that I will be saved? Ralph Martin explores Scripture and the views of great Christians down through the ages to answer this thought-provoking question. Here is clear Christian teaching that will encourage believers to remain on the straight and narrow way and challenge those who haven't yet heard or responded to the gospel. Author: Ralph Martin Product Code: WMS Price:
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The following booklets are out of print and can only be downloaded from our website:
Why Be A Christian?
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Does God Really Love Me?
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What Am I Living For?
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How Can I Truly Be Free?
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Is There Any Hope For Me?
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What Is The Spirit Saying?
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God’s Severe Mercy
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How Can I Pray?
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