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“Everything that the Church has to offer must become incarnate in a distinctive way in each part of the world, so that the Bride of Christ can take on a variety of faces that better manifest the inexhaustible riches of God’s grace.” – Pope Francis, Querida Amazonia: Post-Synodal Exhortation Concerning the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon In this apostolic exhortation, Querida Amazonia (“The Beloved Amazon”), Pope Francis offers a response to the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon held in Rome in October 2019 and its final document The Amazon: New Paths for the Church and for an Integral Ecology. The pope writes this exhortation to all the faithful calling us to the task of addressing the serious social, environmental, and spiritual issues facing the region, sharing his four dreams for the people of the Amazon: A social dream – in which we fight for the dignity of the poor in the region A cultural dream – in which the riches and beauty of the Amazonian culture is preserved An ecological dream – in which we all strive to preserve the natural beauty of the Amazon An ecclesial dream – in which the faithful boldly create paths of inculturation, so that the goodness of the Amazonian culture is brought to fulfillment in light of the Gospel Pope Francis asks: “How can we not struggle together? How can we not pray and work together, side by side, to defend the poor of the Amazon region, to show the sacred countenance of the Lord, and to care for his work of creation?”

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Does God speak? Perhaps a better question is: Are we listening? In Listening for God in Everyday Life , author, speaker, and psychologist Joseph White shows us how to listen for God in this noisy, chaotic world. God is speaking to us all the time, but we have to learn to hear his voice. Drawing on his personal experience, Joseph reveals the means God uses to speak directly to our hearts. Some of these may even surprise you! They include: Silence - Gifts and Talents - Scripture Creation - Humor - Tradition Art - Liturgy - Saints Struggle - Children Relationship - People in Need When we learn to hear it, God’s voice opens our hearts to his love, deepening our relationship with the one who knows us better than we know ourselves. How is God speaking to you? Click here to register for the related webcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR Joseph D. White, PhD, is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and best-selling author. He is the Director of Catechetical Resources for OSV.

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As Catholic parents, we have one fundamental mission: to raise children who know and love God, and who are so in love with Christ that they can't help but share his message. We are called not only to be disciples ourselves, but to be discipleship parents, evangelizing our children so they become disciples, too. That sounds great, but we know this is not always easy. The culture often stands in the way of our raising whole and holy children. Sometimes our own failures, wounds, and weaknesses make it difficult to pour ourselves fully into the mission. Even if we are working to plant the seeds of faith, how can we ensure that the soil is cultivated so the seeds can grow and flourish? In Discipleship Parenting , Kim Cameron-Smith provides tools and insights to help parents foster seven ideal growing conditions in the home: Love Balance Play Merciful Discipline Empathy Radiant Faith A Strong Marriage Raising children to know and love Christ, and to share that love with others, is the most important work we will ever do. Let's join together in Discipleship Parenting and respond to God's call and mission for all our families. Click here to register for the related webcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kim Cameron-Smith is the founder of the Intentional Catholic Parenting online ministry and the host of the Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast, where she explores the intersection between Catholicism and the science of parenting. She is a licensed attorney and a member of the California state bar. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College, an M.Phil. from Oxford University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley. Kim lives in Northern California with her husband and four children.

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Welcome to the Catholic Church! Now that you're officially a Catholic, you are probably wondering, «Now what?» Shaun McAfee has been where you are. As a convert, he worried that he might not be a «good Catholic.» He wanted to take part in the sacraments, really prepare for Mass, learn how to defend and even share his faith, and understand certain Catholic devotions. Yet he wasn't sure how to do any of this, or where to look for answers once RCIA was finished. If you feel the same way, I'm Catholic. Now What? Is the perfect resource for you! In ten meaty sections, you'll learn about: How to get started as a new Catholic Customs, courtesies, rules, and traditions Prayer, devotion, and spirituality Getting the most from the sacraments Catholic life day-to-day Morality for Catholics Current issues in the Church and the world Knowing and defending the Faith Evangelization and how to do it Mary, the Church, and the saints Dip into the sections as you have questions, or dive deeper as you are moved to learn about a particular topic or theme. Use it as a reference when people ask you questions about your new faith. This resource is also ideal for people considering converting, and even for «cradle Catholics» who are interested in learning more about our Catholic Faith. Click here to register for the related webcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shaun McAfee is the author of Reform Yourself! and several other books. He is the founder and editor of EpicPew.com and contributes to many Catholic resources, including Catholic Answers Magazine and his weekly blog at the National Catholic Register . He holds a master's degree in dogmatic theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, is a lay Dominican, and lives with his wife and four children in Vicenza, Italy.

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Through his prolific writing, Cardinal John Henry Newman guided Catholics to a deeper understanding and love of the Faith, and his writings continue to move and inspire us today. He combined his profound intellect with the loving heart of a pastor, using both to help Christians enter into a relationship with God, opening their hearts to the love and mercy of the Father’s heart. Through this curated collection of essays, sermons, poems, hymns, and letters, you will not only be informed and inspired but will experience Saint John Henry Newman’s pastoral care for the entire Body of Christ. “He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I shall do His work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do but keep His commandments and serve Him in my calling.” – John Henry Newman

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Prepare for and celebrate Christ’s coming with brief daily meditations for the Advent and Christmas seasons. Scripture, personal reflection, a question to think about or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary are sure to touch your heart and lead you to a deeper relationship with Jesus and his mother, Mary.

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"A character is made by the kind of thoughts a man thinks when alone." Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Television made him famous. But his thoughts, while alone, in public, or before the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration, made him a man of God. Now in Think Right, Live Well , you'll be inspired by Archbishop Sheen's words, and a one-sentence prayer to make your own. In just a couple of minutes a day you'll begin to see how Sheen's central teaching – that shaping our minds with the truth can mean a life lived well, pleasing to God – can make a difference in your own life. Starting today.

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A beautiful compilation of favorite prayers. Hundreds of carefully selected prayers including traditional Catholic prayers, prayers for Eucharistic Adoration, daily prayers for the whole family, seasonal prayers, special occasion prayers, consecrations, and many more.

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"The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life" (John 6:63). In less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee, walk around the block, wash the dishes, play a video game, or fix and eat a snack, you can get a daily dose of God's saving grace through the New Testament. Embrace the story of salvation through the life and words of Christ in 10-minute intervals with My Daily Catholic Bible: New Testament. Begin any day of the year and continue at whatever pace suits you best. Enjoy two readings per day with an insightful quote from a saint, as well as room for notes and a place for a checkmark to track your progress.

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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” – John 1:1 The Gospel of John has profound depths of meaning, inviting the reader into the mystery of God become man. Yet plumbing its depths of meaning is not a simple task. It requires prayerful and careful reading. It is also helpful to have a guide. In this line-by-line exposition, you will be able to dig deeper into the Gospel, probing the meaning of each passage. The focus of this exposition is the meaning of John’s Gospel at the time of its writing as well as its meaning for us today. Whether you practice prayerful reading (lectio divina), prepare homilies, lead or participate in Bible study groups, are a Scripture teacher or seminarian, you will find George Martin to be an enlightening and accessible guide to John’s Gospel.

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