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Discover the echoes of Mary throughout the timeline of Scripture Throughout the history of the Bible, incredible women have played a part in the story of salvation. Steeped in Scripture, the Blessed Mother would have known and pondered the stories of these women. She might even have recognized pieces of her own story in theirs. Following the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, the same one used in The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)(TM) podcast, Whispers of Mary: What Twelve Old Testament Women Teach Us About Mary invites Catholics to explore Marian typology through the lives of women like Eve, Esther, and Judith. Written by Bible scholar Gayle Somers, Whispers of Mary serves as a resource for Catholics to grow in relationship with the Blessed Mother through: - Stories of biblical women from each Old Testament time period of The Bible Timeline - Reflection questions that provoke deep thought about how each Bible story applies to our lives - Space for journaling at the end of every chapter - And more! With thought-provoking commentary and hundreds of Scripture verses, Whispers of Mary deepens readers' appreciation for the story of salvation by revealing how even in the Old Testament, the lives of heroic women pointed toward Mary, and through Mary, to God. Discover the echoes of Mary throughout the timeline of Scripture Throughout the history of the Bible, incredible women have played a part in the story of salvation. Steeped in Scripture, the Blessed Mother would have known and pondered the stories of these women. She might even have recognized pieces of her own story in theirs. Following the Great Adventure Bible Timeline, the same one used in The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)(TM) podcast, Whispers of Mary: What Twelve Old Testament Women Teach Us About Mary invites Catholics to explore Marian typology through the lives of women like Eve, Esther, and Judith. Written by Bible scholar Gayle Somers, Whispers of Mary serves as a resource for Catholics to grow in relationship with the Blessed Mother through: - Stories of biblical women from each Old Testament time period of The Bible Timeline - Reflection questions that provoke deep thought about how each Bible story applies to our lives - Space for journaling at the end of every chapter - And more! With thought-provoking commentary and hundreds of Scripture verses, Whispers of Mary deepens readers' appreciation for the story of salvation by revealing how even in the Old Testament, the lives of heroic women pointed toward Mary, and through Mary, to God.

Get even more out of The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)!The Catechism in a Year Companion takes Catholics through the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year(TM) (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) (CIY) with daily summaries, transcripts of Fr. Mike's daily prayers, and extra content for each episode. It's the perfect way to remember what you're hearing and to learn even more about each section of the Catechism! The Companion presents daily content for each episode of the podcast, including: The proprietary Catechism in a Year Reading Plan "Reflect on the Faith," where readers will find a summary of the key points and highlights of Fr. Mike's commentary on the daily passages "Take It to Prayer," where Catholics will be able to pray the daily prayer alongside Fr. Mike and the rest of the CIY community "Dive Deeper," which features unique content related to each day's readings, from images and Q&As to prayer prompts and ways to live out the teachings of the Church every day.In addition to the daily content, each volume of the Companion will provide an introduction and review for the sections of the Catechism it covers. Written by Dr. Petroc Willey, professor of theology and Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Matthew Doeing, these sections will offer Catholics a preview of the days ahead and a recap of the days completed.Volume II of The Catechism in a Year Companion covers days 121-244 of The Catechism in a Year podcast. This sought-after guide to the chart-topping podcast The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) is coming to you thanks to many collaborators, including: Fr. Mike Schmitz Dr. Petroc Willey Matthew Doeing Ann Koshute and more!

The powerful witness of St. Augustine's spiritual journey empowers all the faithful to strive for heaven. Now in paperback form, the second book of the Catholic Classics series, The Confessions of St. Augustine, is an updated translation of the key work of Catholic tradition that is accessible for modern readers. Often considered one of the most influential and inspiring works of the saints, this classic yet relevant text was written by the Doctor of the Church as a prayer to God, confessing his faith despite past mistakes and recognizing the ways that God has transformed his heart. Through the years, it has remained a key reflection on the spiritual life for believers who seek to persevere through weakness toward the glory of heaven. Exploring topics such as understanding Sacred Scripture, the weakness of the human heart, and the transformative power of an encounter with the living God, this text draws readers ever closer to God through St. Augustine's conversations with the heavenly Father who called him out of a life of sin and onto the path toward sainthood. With a new translation by Dr. Matthew Minerd, this special version renews Catholics' understanding and appreciation of this spiritual classic. It also includes: Expert commentary from Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P. introducing each of its 13 books A message from the authors about the relevance of this ancient text to the modern-day Catholic This beautiful book draws all Catholics into a deeper relationship with God in their pursuit of holiness through the honesty, authenticity, and wisdom of one of the Church's greatest saints. A message from the Catholic Classics podcast hosts: "Some books simply need to be read. The book that you hold in your hands is one of them. The Confessions of St. Augustine is a classic of Christian spirituality. For centuries it has rewarded its readers with a wealth of insight into God, self, evil, and the whole range of human experience. With each generation, it continues to draw men and women into a profound encounter with the living God. By the intercession of St. Augustine and through his modest and humble confession, may we set out with renewed fervor in our own conversion." --Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.

Embark On a Transformative 30-Dday Retreat Deep Into the Heart Of God the Father. In The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You into the Heart of God, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, leads readers through a 30-day journey that unveils the boundless love of God the Father, who has "a plan of sheer goodness" (CCC 1) for each of us. The Father presents thirty inspiring stories of exemplary fathers who reflect God's paternal love, along with relevant quotes from Scripture, reflections, and prayers. Space is also provided for you to write down your responses to what you have read. Begin this adventure and claim your dignity as a cherished child of God and as "heir of his blessed life" (CCC 1).

The Holy Spirit changes everything. With engaging illustrations and beautiful writing, The Day God's Helper Came introduces little Catholics to the story of Pentecost. This story teaches children the power of having a relationship with the Holy Spirit. After Jesus' death and Resurrection, his followers went into hiding for fear of persecution. Hannah, a young believer in Christ struggles to overcome the fear of what others have to say about her beliefs.Despite adversity, Hannah and her family remember the promise Jesus made to them: that he would send a Helper who would encourage and strengthen them.To the amazement of Hannah and all gathered in the Upper Room, the Holy Spirit descends upon them and replaces their fear with boldness that helps them joyfully proclaim the story of Jesus. The Day God's Helper Came helps children learn about the Holy Spirit, and teaches them how he is at work in their lives through: An explanation of where Pentecost is in the Bible Easy-to-understand definitions for each of the Fruits of the Spirit Inspiring reflection questions that help children ponder their relationship with the Holy Spirit