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"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." – Matthew 7:7 Asking, seeking, and knocking are three imperatives Jesus gave his disciples, and us, in order to grow fully in our Faith and be true disciples of Jesus. Scripture reading and study is an important part of that path to discipleship, and offers us opportunities… to ask – for clarityto seek – the truths of the Bibleto knock – asking Christ to come into our hearts. George Martin, prolific writer on Scripture and author of Bringing the Gospel of Luke to Life, and Bringing the Gospel of Mark to Life now brings Matthew's Gospel into sharp focus in a verse-by-verse commentary. Martin gives readers the context of the first-century meaning, and what it means to us today. Reflection questions help us to apply the biblical texts to our own lives. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the Gospel of Matthew – as well as priests, deacons, catechetical leaders, Bible study leaders, Scripture teachers or seminarians. Let George Martin bring the Gospel of Matthew to Life for you today.

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"Are we still a Church capable of warming hearts? A Church capable of leading people back to Jerusalem? Of bringing them home?" – Pope Francis, Meeting with the Bishops of Brazil, 28 July 2013.</p><p>Pope Francis, like his predecessors Benedict XVI and John Paul II, is calling for Catholics to embrace the new evangelization. But there has been ongoing confusion about who is responsible, what it really means and what it looks like in practical application. How can we respond to the Holy Father's call, creating evangelization opportunities that help bring people back to the Church?</p><p>By transforming Catholics into digital missionaries – ready and able to take the joy and warmth of the Gospel online via social media to infrequent, inactive, or ex-Catholics around the corner or across the globe.</p><p>Consider this:</p><p>1. Nearly every «lost» Catholic in the U.S. is most likely connected with at least one engaged Catholic – or is one «retweet» or «like» away from them</p><p>2. On the whole, Catholics have not been taught to see social media as a way to live out their faith</p><p>3. Motivating parishes to put a priority on evangelization has been a challenge</p><p>4. Catholics are more likely to be comfortable as digital missionaries than to participate in other forms of evangelization</p><p>5. Parishes can offer «digital missionary training» to parishioners – who would welcome it!</p><p>In Transforming Parish Communications: Growing the Church Through New Media, you'll discover:<ul><li>How to embrace the Church's vision of evangelization in new media<li>How entire parishes can become hubs of digital evangelization – and how to overcome obstacles<li>Specific strategies for implementation<li>How to create a consistent digital identity online<li>Best practices for parish websites<li>The nuts and bolts of Facebook, Twitter, email, blogging and more</ul></p><p>Consider this book your entry into an important – and urgent – call to each of us as Catholics. To bring the warmth of the Gospel to the «lost» and bring them back to the Church.</p><p>Visit the companion site for more <b>ParishGuideToNewMedia.com</b></p>

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"Pray for us oh Holy mother of God" Fr. Pacwa brings his devotion to the Blessed Mother alive for every Catholic in the next in his series of wildly popular Bible studies. Mary – Virgin, Mother, and Queen: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics looks at Old and New Testament texts that are relevant to the Marian doctrine, including:God's promise in Genesis that a woman's offspring would strike the head of the serpentThe Old Testament Ark of the Covenant as a symbol of MaryMary's fiatThe wedding at CanaMary at the crossThe woman and the dragon in RevelationAnd more Mary – Virgin, Mother, and Queen is perfect for use as a parish Bible study, or for individual learning. Each chapter includes background and study exercises, and questions for reflection and discussion. Fr. Mitch enlightens, clarifies, and challenges Catholics to a renewed devotion to the Blessed Mother, through whom we are drawn nearer to Christ.

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"Every day, every trip, and every task can become a pilgrimage if we decide to live that way." – Archbishop Sartain Archbishop J. Peter Sartain shares reflections on the pilgrimage of Christian discipleship. Through these often humorous, but always deeply personal, pieces you will discover:How to keep your perspective along the road to discipleshipHow to remove the stumbling blocks to spiritual maturityHow to encounter God in prayerHow to share the fruit of the cross How to experience happiness through works of mercy A Journey to the Heart of Jesus is an insightful collection of meditations that offer timely counsel to any Christian disciple making the journey to the heart of Jesus.

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Catholic social teaching has explosive power for changing not just individuals, but whole societies. And it's the saints who light the fuse. – Brandon Vogt The value of human life. The call to family and community. Serving the poor. The rights of workers. Care for creation. The church has always taught certain undeniable truths that can and should affect our society. But over the years, these teachings have been distorted, misunderstood, and forgotten. With the help of fourteen saints, it's time we reclaim Catholic social teaching and rediscover it through the lives of those who best lived it out. Follow in the saints' footsteps, learn from their example, and become the spark of authentic social justice that sets the world on fire. Learn from heroes like:Bl. Teresa of CalcuttaSt. Peter ClaverSt. Frances of RomeSt. Roque GonzalezBl. Pier Giorgio FrassatiSt. Damien of MolokaiSt. John Paul II #goodreads-widget { font-family: georgia, serif; padding: 18px 0; width:350px; } #goodreads-widget h1 { font-weight:normal; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #BBB596; margin-bottom: 0; } #goodreads-widget a { text-decoration: none; color:#660; } iframe{ background-color: #ffffff; } #goodreads-widget a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } #goodreads-widget a:active { color:#660; } #gr_footer { width: 100%; border-top: 1px solid #BBB596; text-align: right; } #goodreads-widget .gr_branding{ color: #382110; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; font-family: «Helvetica Neue», Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; } Goodreads Review for Saints and Social Justice Reviews from Goodreads.com

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Finally, a practical, step-by-step guide to the new evangelization! Father Robert J. Hater takes the New Evangelization from concept and theory to practical application, and shows pastoral leaders and ministers exactly how to implement it parish-wide. In <b>A Parish Guide to the New Evangelization</b> you will learn:<ul><li>How to overcome challenges to the new evangelization<li>How to motivate parishioners to evangelize<li>How to coordinate efforts at the parish level<li>How to effectively reach inactive Catholics<li>How to use the web and other media to promote your evangelization efforts<li>What sets Catholic evangelization apart from Protestant evangelization<li>How to jump start parish evangelization<li>And much more!</ul></p><p>Father Robert J. Hater encourages all pastoral leaders to renew their commitment to the new evangelization, and subsequently take pride in developing an evangelizing parish. </p>

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A Bible for everyone! The easy-to-read font, convenient six-by-nine-inch size, softcover design, and affordable cost make this complete Catholic Bible perfect for home, school, or parish. Informative footnotes, cross-references, and helpful background introductions for each book of the Bible are included.

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"They devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and to the prayers" – Acts 2:42 It is called the «source and summit» of our Catholic faith – The Holy Eucharist. But do we really understand its true meaning? In Fr. Mitch Pacwa's The Eucharist: A Bible Study Guide for Catholics you will see the essential connection between the Eucharist and the Scriptures, and through reflection and discussion you'll learn to apply the principles in your own life.</PIn this study you will find answers to these questions and more: Where do we see symbols of the Eucharist in the Old Testament?How do the Old Testament sacrifices prefigure Christ's sacrifice?What did Jesus mean when he said «Do this in remembrance of me»?Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God?How do we meet Jesus in the breaking of the bread? Perfect for group or individual study, The Eucharist will change the way you look at the Mass and allow you to meet Jesus as transformed by his gift of life.

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Losing a loved one is perhaps the most painful and overwhelming of life's experiences. It challenges you physically and emotionally and raises tough questions about the future – about where God is in the midst of your pain. Your key to understanding all these issues – and healing – is your Catholic Faith.</p><p><b>Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith</b> gives Catholics a meaningful way to help themselves or others through this challenging time. With personal stories, reassuring prayers, and spiritual wisdom, it provides:<ul><li>An understanding of how grief affects – and can be lightened by – the heart, soul, and mind<li>The perspective to sort through difficult physical, emotional, and spiritual feelings<li>Positive ways to deal with sorrow<li>Empowering wisdom for building a stronger faith<li>Tips for providing comfort to adults, teens, and children who are grieving</ul></p><p>A perfect resource for individuals, grief support groups, clergy, and lay ministers alike, <b>Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith</b> offers comfort, empathy, and inspiration that will be relied upon time and time again.

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What is joy? Ask ten different people and you'll get ten different answers. Yet if you asked: a man who grew up fatherless and destitute in the slums of Atlantaa young widow who decided to bring a neglected garden back to life in spite of agonizing physical pain and a deeply wounded spiritor author Dan Lord himself, ex-frontman for a popular indie rock band each would point to the one source of their joy: Jesus. They made the choice for joy, against all odds, and so can you, though the obstacles might seem insurmountable. Worry and anxiety, pain and suffering, the daily grind – all these and more can block your path. When faced with such challenges, is it possible to get past the barriers, let go, and experience God's joy? When you look around, you might wonder – although joy is a fruit of the Spirit, it doesn't seem to be hanging visibly from many Christian boughs. Choosing Joy aims to change that – and change your life in the process – as it helps you discover the key to this most attractive but seemingly elusive gift. Choosing Joy will help you overcome the obstacles and focus your heart, mind and strength on God so that you can receive the happiness and peace that the world cannot give.

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