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Fr. Jonathan Morris Calls Us to Be the Light of the World In 1945, Father James Keller saw a world at war, the beginnings of the cold war, and divisions at home. He was a man who believed that against all odds one person could make a difference – so he started a grass-roots movement called The Christophers – literally «Christbearers» – in the belief that each individual has a role in bringing hope and change to a troubled world. And the response was staggering. The world was hungry for the message, and embraced Fr. Keller's motto: "IT IS BETTER TO LIGHT ONE CANDLE THAN TO CURSE THE DARKNESS." In 2014, the world is just as dangerous and chaotic, and in many ways far more insidious than in Fr. Keller's day. No one knows the extent of this crisis better than Father Jonathan Morris, popular author and FOX news analyst. Here, in his new book Light in the Darkness , Fr. Johnathan brings you eight of the core teachings of Fr. Keller, along with his own insights, showing us how they relate to us today. A Sense of Purpose The Power of LoveSharing the Faith The Witness of Life Pray Always Becoming Like ChristLiving as a Christian Trusting God Fr. Jonathan believes that now is the time for each of us to realize our own roles, and become «Christophers» in the world we live in today.

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"The Pope is a man who laughs, cries, is at peace with the world, and has friends like everyone else. A normal person!" – Pope Francis Reluctant at first to speak with journalists-"It's true that I do not give interviews…it requires quite an effort to do so"-Pope Francis quickly and enthusiastically took to the form. True to his nature-warm, friendly, frank-he speaks in plain language about the needs of the Church, the poor, the ordinary person, the world at large, and of himself, «a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.» God is Always Near brings together Pope Francis' first interviews, drawing each of us into fascinating conversations that reveal his love for people and his trust in the mercy of a loving God, who is always near.

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What should I do? We ask the question when we pray. We ask it when we run out of answers to our problems. We ask it when we face big decisions. We ask it when we get out of bed in the morning: How should I live this day as well as I can? We can find answers through learning the art of discernment-the wisdom that enables us to see and interpret the leading of the Holy Spirit as it is manifested in the inner lives of our hearts. The great master of this art was St. Ignatius Loyola, author of The Spiritual Exercises , who believed that the ability to discern the spirits is one of the most important skills a Christian could have. Ignatius believed that the answer to the question «What Should I Do?» is found in the shifting sea of feelings, insights, leadings, and intuitions of our affective lives. What Do You Really Want? shows us how to understand these emotions and use what we learn to make the choices that best serve God and bring his love to the people in our lives. It shows the truth of one of Ignatius's greatest insights-that when we find what we really want, we find what God wants too, because the deepest desires of our hearts were placed there by God.

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"God makes promises and keeps them, and these promises are about love for us. During every challenge, every disappointment, I have held on to this." Carolyn Woo grew up in Hong Kong, a city of refugees who had fled from the communist government in China, as her own parents had done. Relatives crashed on their couches and brutal stories of Red Guards filtered through, but the ferment of the time fueled a drive to create opportunities. Wasting no time, Carolyn earned her doctorate in the United States and eventually became the highly successful dean of the Mendoza School of Business at Notre Dame. And then Catholic Relief Services offered her the position of CEO and President of the global humanitarian arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Initially not interested, Carolyn eventually accepted the position for which her faith, education, business experience and personal background uniquely equipped her. Working for a Better World is an engrossing account not only of Dr. Woo's own life, but of the ongoing critical work of CRS in meeting the needs of the poor, the traumatized, and the needy throughout the world. From typhoon-flattened cities in the Philippines to earthquake-devastated Haiti, CRS is there before the TV cameras arrive and there after they leave. And there in over 100 countries-helping subsistence farmers and health-care workers, orphans and refugees-in those neglected places where the cameras never come. We must be «docile and attentive to the cry of the poor and to come to their aid,» Pope Francis has said. And in doing so, Dr. Woo affirms, «we never know when or how we will encounter God.»

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"The Sacraments are not mere appearances, they are not rituals; they are the power of Christ; Jesus Christ is present in the Sacraments." – Pope Francis Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Holy Matrimony, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick – as Catholics we are familiar with the sacraments, and see them as mileposts in our lives. But, as Pope Francis so energetically reminds us, they are not simply observances, they are portals through which the Lord brings us all the power and graces that flow from his death and Resurrection. And wonderfully, each sacrament opens us to a personal encounter with Jesus. Now in 32 easy-to-read chapters Pope Francis reveals the truth and beauty of each Sacrament, teaching us not only what they mean to the Church, but to us as Catholics – ultimately motivating us each to share these incredible gifts with a needy world.

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"No believer in Christ, no institution of the Church can avoid this supreme duty: to proclaim Christ to all peoples." – Blessed John Paul II With the encouragement of Blessed John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, discover a renewed urgency and growing enthusiasm for sharing the Gospel with those in your life, both non-believers and those who are no longer practicing their faith. In The New Evangelization: What It Is and How It Affects the Life of Every Catholic , Ralph Martin explains:It's not just a churchy buzzwordIt's not just for priests and missionaries to carry outYOU and every individual Catholic play a roleIt is literally a matter of life or death for everyone in your lifeAnd… it's not as hard as you think

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What happened to that girl?</p><p>What happened to the girl who was not afraid to climb to the top of the waterfall and jump. Who backpacked across Europe? Who took on any “feat of bravery” without batting an eyelash? You wouldn’t recognize her – she’s become that woman paralyzed by fear, scared to death to trust God, and trying to manage her family’s hectic life, financial crises (yes, plural), and family issues on her own steam.</p><p>Asking always, “Does God truly love me?”</p><p>Relatable, touching, and yet hopeful <strong>On the Other Side of Fear</strong> is the beautiful story of how one young woman learned to live in God’s will, without fear.

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Come explore the miraculous with «Miracle Hunter» Michael O'Neill!</p><p>O'Neill, a graduate of Stanford University, member of the Mariological Society of America, and host of the television series «Miracle Hunters», takes you on an amazing tour of miracles large and small, and answers some of our most burning questions:<ul><li>Are miracles all that important?<li>What do miracles have to do with me?<li>How does the Church determine if a miracle is valid?<li>What do miracle cures have to do with canonization?<li>Do saints perform miracles?<li>What are apparitions and why do they appear?<li>What's a «Eucharistic miracle»?<li>Can statues, icons, or effigies really be miraculous?<li>What about incorruptibles and stigmata?</ul></p><p>Thoroughly researched and documented, <b>Exploring the Miraculous</b> will enlighten and fascinate, but most of all will guide us to Christ, who is the center of our lives and the true object of our faith.

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