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What defines a Catholic man’s character? Is it being brave, or being a peacemaker? Is it intelligence, or talent? Is it success, a beautiful house, a beautiful wife? Is it just being a “good guy”? There’s a simple answer: To be a man of Catholic character is to imitate Christ. Before you say, “Who, me?” listen to author Mark C. McCann, who says that it’s not only possible, it’s the meaning of Catholic manhood. To the Ends of the Earth: Character guides you through ten essential Christlike traits and shows you how, with the help of the Word, the Spirit, and prayer, you can become the model of true Catholic character. – To the Ends of the Earth is a series of four ten-week studies for Catholic men. Each week includes a brief but meaty daily devotion, two or three reflection questions that become your action steps, and Scripture to use in prayer. This daily individual exercise (as well as optional journaling and weekly group discussions) provides the keys to unlock true transformation so you can become the man God made you to be. Also in this series: • To the Ends of the Earth: Action • To the Ends of the Earth: Witness • To the Ends of the Earth: Legacy

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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? Virtues. Not goodie-goodie niceness, but real, manly virtues. As in: The four cardinal virtues: the way you look at and act in the world The three theological virtues: your personal connection to the living God These virtues are how we are meant to live. They’re what we admire in other guys and hope to find in ourselves, but most of us are convinced that cultivating these virtues is just too hard. Well, Bob is here to show you that with grace, the sacraments, and some holy habits, a life of virtue is not only possible, it’s a lot easier than mediocrity. P.S. If a woman in your life handed you this book, read it. You won’t have to tell her how much you liked it. She’ll know, when it starts to show. “Bob Lockwood is a guy’s guy, and a Catholic guy’s Catholic guy. Here he’s done the step-by-step for all of us who won’t stop and ask for directions, even though we really, really need them.”—Mike Aquilina ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert P. Lockwood is the former editor, editor-in-chief, publisher, and president of Our Sunday Visitor. Catholic Journal , his award-winning bi-weekly column, has appeared in OSVNewsweekly for over three decades. He is the author of A Faith for Grown-Ups: A Midlife Conversation about What Really Matters (Loyola Press, 2004). He served as Director of Communications for the Diocese of Pittsburgh and General Manager of the Pittsburgh Catholic diocesan newspaper from 2001 to 2014.

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Before you throw down this book, thinking “Here’s yet another guy telling me that my phone is bad and I need to stop using it,” RELAX! This is NOT that book. The issue isn’t technology itself. The issue is the attachment we have to technology. Former tech addict T.J. Burdick shows you how, in just 21 days, you can find a happier and holier life when you learn to control your phone, rather than letting it control you. This is not a 12-step program or a three-week detox in the woods with no WiFi. Detached is an easy-to-follow spiritual retreat, inviting you to read, reflect, and take actions to strengthen your personal and spiritual life, while decreasing the time you feel you “need” to spend on your phone. “Through timeless spiritual practices you’ll learn how to treat your phone prudently, as a tool and not an addictive slot machine.” – Brandon Vogt, Word on Fire Ministries Click here to register for the related webcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR T.J. Burdick is the author of several books and articles on the Catholic Faith. He writes and speaks on how to grow in holiness among the distractions and difficulties of the current age. He resides in Grand Rapids, MI, with his wife and four children.

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Experience the wonder of the mysteries like never before with A Rosary Litany . Simple phrases within each Hail Mary describe Jesus — Jesus, announced by the angel Gabriel Jesus, born for us in Bethlehem Jesus, risen from the dead And his mother — Mother of God, standing at the foot of the Cross Mother of God, who held the child Jesus Mother of God, who kept these things in her heart The suggested invocations can be used privately or in public recitation of the Rosary. Through this little book you will discover a new richness in the Rosary and grow closer to Christ through Mary. “Read this book and use it in your daily prayer and discover the power and love of our Blessed Mother. I highly recommend it!” – Fr. Larry Richards, The Reason for Our Hope Foundation

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Working mom Michelle Schroeder knows how busy we all are, so she packs a lot of info into this brief, easy-to-read booklet. You will not only explore the nuts and bolts of Eucharistic Adoration but also discover great reasons and times to enter into the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, including: When life is moving fast and you need to be refreshed When you just feel the need to be with Jesus When you need answers and direction from a loving God When you need focus in prayer When you’re experiencing spiritual dryness When you need to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation In The Handy Little Guide to Adoration you will learn, as Michelle did, the life-changing benefits of Eucharistic Adoration.

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A contemporary selection of Catholic classics, curated for the modern reader by Our Sunday Visitor in the spirit of our founder, Archbishop John Francis Noll.

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A contemporary selection of Catholic classics, curated for the modern reader by Our Sunday Visitor in the spirit of our founder, Archbishop John Francis Noll.

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A contemporary selection of Catholic classics, curated for the modern reader by Our Sunday Visitor in the spirit of our founder, Archbishop John Francis Noll.

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“A contemporary selection of Catholic classics, curated for the modern reader by Our Sunday Visitor in the spirit of our founder, Archbishop John Francis Noll.”

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A contemporary selection of Catholic classics, curated for the modern reader by Our Sunday Visitor in the spirit of our founder, Archbishop John Francis Noll.

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