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“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 – holiness in our everyday lives. As we actively live out holiness day by day, we not only draw closer to the Lord ourselves, but become participants in bringing others to Christ. Gaudete et Exsultate shows us: How to understand and embrace the call to holiness How to spot the contemporary enemies of holiness How to understand Christ’s call to holiness in the Beatitudes How to be signs of holiness in our everyday lives How to draw strength for the battle for holiness

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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 Sunday is an inspiring call to action for Catholics from all walks of life to fully embrace all the beauty and intelligence the Church has to offer.” – Bishop Robert Barron, author of To Light a Fire on the Earth “The ultimate source of a full and abundant life – not a life of simply existing but a life in which the holes in our hearts are filled – is to let ourselves be loved by God. And this means seeking that life we were made to live. There is a supreme adventure awaiting us in this life. Teresa Tomeo’s new book Beyond Sunday invites us to ignite this fire within and shows us like a beacon a practical way how. Everyone should read this book. Everyone.” – Chris Stefanick, author, speaker, and founder of Real Life Catholic ABOUT THE AUTHOR TERESA TOMEO has more than thirty years of experience in print and broadcast media and founded her own communications company, Teresa Tomeo Communications. She hosts a weekday radio program, Catholic Connection , which is heard daily on over 500 stations worldwide, as well as the popular television series, The Catholic View for Women . She is a bestselling author of Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ , Not Conformed to the Culture ; and Noise: How Our Media Saturated Culture Dominates Lives and Dismantles Families . Teresa and her husband, Deacon Dominick Pastore, live in Michigan and speak around the world about marriage. Tomeo is a columnist and special correspondent for OSV Newsweekly and hosts the Catholic Leaders Webinar Series: Media Matters .

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These days more than ever, finding good friends is just plain hard. Even for those who are lucky enough to have found their people, making time to keep friendships strong and healthy can be a daunting task. Can We Be Friends? tackles the issue head on, taking a fun and honest look at friendship: why we need friends, where we find friends, and even when to let friends go. Author Rebecca Frech details the different types of friends, ways to grow intentionally in friendship, and how to decide which friends really deserve a place in our inner circle. Ultimately, Can We Be Friends? reminds us that authentic, life-giving friendship not only gives us a stable “tribe” in which to belong, it helps us to become our true self. With relatable and personal anecdotes, this book will take you beyond the shallow façade of friendship and help you find your people on the other side. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rebecca Frech is a Catholic author, speaker, CrossFit coach, and the Managing Editor of The Catholic Conspiracy website. She is the author of the best-selling Teaching in Your Tiara: A Homeschooling Book for the Rest of Us , a co-host of the popular podcast The Visitation Project, and a columnist for The National Catholic Register . She and her husband live just outside Dallas with their eight children and an ever-multiplying family of dust-bunnies.

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“We cannot keep to ourselves the words of eternal life given to us in our encounter with Jesus Christ: they are meant for everyone, for every man and woman.” – Pope Benedict XVI Should Catholics evangelize? How would I start? What would I say? Evangelization isn’t just for evangelical preachers, popes, and foreign missionaries. It’s something all of us as baptized Christians can do. Through personal stories and examples, authors Dave Nodar, Dianne Davis, and Fr. Erik Arnold show that every one of us has the unique opportunity and ability to be a part of God’s work. [b]Share Christ,/strong> shows that sharing the Gospel doesn’t have to be foreign or frightening. Readers from all walks of life will be empowered to evangelize in their everyday surroundings, inviting those they encounter into friendship with Jesus Christ. Offering practical steps and encouragement, this book will equip you to share the Good News with love, joy, and authenticity anytime, anywhere. Based on the ChristLife “Sharing Christ” DVD series. Find out more at christlife.org/share. "The Lord Jesus commands us to go and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. What does that look like in our everyday lives? Dave Nodar, Fr. Erik Arnold, and Dianne Davis give a simple and uncomplicated explanation of how to share Christ through their own conversion testimonies and experience evangelizing." – Most Reverend William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore “ Share Christ is one of the most down-to-earth, practical and encouraging Catholic resources on evangelization I’ve seen. If you love the Lord Jesus and want to share Him with others but are not sure how to begin, this book is for you.” – Dr. Mary Healy, Member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission “There’s much talk about evangelization in the Church today but ChristLife is actually doing something about it. Their three-part video series, now in book form, has helped thousands come to a deeper relationship with Christ, grow into a lifestyle of discipleship, and actually begin to share him with others. This book can do the same for you.” – Dr. Ralph Martin, Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dave Nodar, Dianne Davis, and Fr. Erik Arnold are leaders in ChristLife, a growing movement of missionary disciples united by a commitment to bear witness to the gospel of God’s love and empowering presence in Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Too often Catholics feel like they don’t know (or remember) enough about their faith to share it with others. Finding answers to basic questions about what Catholics believe—and why—can seem like a daunting task. Catholic Faith Foundations: Back to the Basics offers a concise, easy-to-follow review of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church. Author David Werning guides readers through the fundamentals of the Catholic Faith, inviting readers to enrich their understanding of the Church’s doctrinal and spiritual riches. Whether you’re new to the Church or a lifelong Catholic, Catholic Faith Foundations not only equips you with knowledge of the Church’s teachings, it invites you to fall in love with the Faith all over again. ABOUT THE AUTHOR David Werning has an S.T.B. in sacred theology from the Catholic University of America. He has been writing about the Church and the Catholic Faith since 1992.

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For centuries adoration has been a devotion saints, popes, and countless men, women, and children not only loved but came to rely on. In St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration , best-selling and award-winning author Susan Tassone shows you how to deeply encounter God during your own times of adoration. Here you’ll find prayers for adoring the Lord before the Blessed Sacrament and for spiritual adoration at home. With St. Faustina as your guide, you’ll learn more about the graces God offers you, ways to pray with and without words, and the unique and amazing relationship God shares with you alone. [b]ABOUT THE AUTHOR [/b] Susan Tassone has long been a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and is recognized as leading a worldwide “purgatory movement.” The award-winning author of ten best-sellers, including St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory , Susan makes speaking appearances throughout the country. She’s a frequent and popular guest on national radio and television programs as well as social media. In 2013, she was featured in the groundbreaking documentary Purgatory: The Forgotten Church and was on the cover of Catholic Digest magazine in 2017. She also continues to work tirelessly to raise donations for Masses for the holy souls. Susan holds a master’s degree in religious education from Loyola University Chicago and had the honor and privilege of being granted two private audiences with St. John Paul II, who bestowed a special blessing on her and her ministry for the holy souls. Learn more at: susantassone.com.

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The Pope, devotion to Mary, confession … just where are these topics in the Bible? Why does the Catholic Church seem to focus on so many things that aren’t Scriptural ? Or so thought former Protestant pastor John Bergsma. Stunned by Scripture: How the Bible Made Me Catholic is an engaging examination of the things Dr. Bergsma once considered obstacles to ever becoming Catholic himself. Over an eighteen-month spiritual journey, Bergsma was stunned again and again by the biblical support he found for even the stickiest teachings of the Catholic Church. Weaving his personal story into clear explanations of Catholic teachings as found in Scripture, Dr. Bergsma explores seven key Catholic doctrines, including: The Pope Devotion to Mary Confession The Eucharist The priesthood Belief in the Bible alone Salvation by faith alone theologies Stunned by Scripture will help Catholics understand, defend, and explain the biblical basis for the Faith and show them how the Bible solidly supports even the most frequently misunderstood Catholic teachings.

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives Catholics everything they need to have a greater understanding of the faith. But reading the Catechism cover to cover can be difficult and intimidating. A Year with the Catechism: 365 Day Reading Plan brings the treasures of the Catechism to aspiring readers in manageable, bite-sized pieces. Each day, a brief reflection breaks open the selected text, explains unfamiliar terms, and unlocks the spiritual and pastoral meaning. This collaborative commentary, written by internationally respected experts, makes the Catechism accessible to those seeking to deepen their own faith as well as to those teaching the faith to others. Whether used alone or in a group setting, A Year with the Catechism provides a manageable and enjoyable experience. This practical handbook can be read alongside any version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Readers will discover the treasures of the Catholic faith and learn to appreciate the wealth of information and inspiration the Catechism has to offer.

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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 Church . Examining the basics, A Pocket Catechism for Kids, Updated serves as both a primer on the Faith and a readily accessible resource and reference guide. A Pocket Catechism for Kids, Updated also contains sections on traditional Catholic prayers, a guide to making a good Confession, an explanation of the Mass, and more – virtually everything children need to know to understand and live the Faith! ABOUT THE AUTHORS Father Kris D. Stubna received his doctorate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He is the pastor of Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh, PA, as well as an author and speaker. Mike Aquilina is a prolific author in the Catholic press. He is the author, editor, or co-editor of several Our Sunday Visitor books including The How-To Book of Catholic Devotions , The Mass of the Early Christians , and The Fathers of the Church .

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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 forays into the digital world, but he shows you what’s “out there” and how it can influence your children both negatively and positively. The Tech Talk gives parents practical strategies for living in a digital world, keeping it all in balance, and “unplugging” from technology to improve the health and happiness of the whole family. Have The Tech Talk . You’ll be glad you did. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Michael Horne has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for Psychological Sciences in Virginia and currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, where he has worked since 2012. In his clinical practice, Dr. Horne has had the privilege to work with many children, teenagers, and families who struggle with how to appropriately address and balance the influence of technology in their lives.

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