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The young squire Rodrigo must choose which lord to serve as a knight. He seeks out the great war hero Inigo of Loyola, who teaches him how to discover the goodness of God and the desire of his own heart.

Carlo Acutis was like other boys his age. In his hometown of Milan, Italy, he loved video games, playing soccer, and hanging out with his friends. But unlike most other boys, he also loved going to Mass, and his deep concern for others was felt by everyone around him--including the poor, the brokenhearted, and even stray dogs. A self-taught computer whiz, Carlo used his tech skills to serve the Church and to share his faith in Christ. He built websites for parishes, and he created an online exhibition to document Eucharistic miracles around the world. At the age of fifteen, Carlo was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia and died a week later on October 12, 2006. In 2018, a miracle was attributed to his intercession, and Pope Francis beatified him in 2020. He has become a shining example of faith, hope, and love, especially to young people.

With its charming illustrations and simple, concrete terms, this little book will help children understand who the Holy Spirit is. They will discover the gifts he plants in our hearts so that we can live close to God--by letting him guide us and illuminate the world around us.

In this third volume of the Seek and Find series, children will learn about the still-popular pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, as it was experienced during the Middle Ages. Along the way, they will look for Sara and Simon, a girl and a boy like them; Felix and Estella, a teacher and his daughter; Lavan and Hoom, the two cats; and Gil the goat.

Nearly 200 illustrations to color of animals, knights, and castles from The Adventures of Loupio series. In the exciting days of chivalrous knights and wandering troubadours, a young orphaned poet and musician named Loupio travels throughout Italy experiencing many daring adventures. Befriended by Francis of Assisi and accompanied by the wolf tamed by this saintly guide, Loupio's often dangerous encounters help him and young readers learn lessons of faith, hope, and charity.

Far from his home in Britain, Faelan is a runaway slave in Alexandria, Egypt. Gravely injured by his Roman master, he is afraid of being caught and returned to him. Quite by accident, he is discovered by Heron, the great mathematician, scientist, and inventor. Can Faelan find a new identity and a brighter future as Heron's apprentice?

"No matter how 'normal' divorce becomes, it always inflicts a profound wound on families--not only the parents, but the chilren, whether young or grown. The children of divorce are fractured on the level of their very being: heart, mind, and soul. If left unteneded this break could pain them for the rest of their lives, tingeing their relationships, their faith, and their cpapcity for joy. Life-Giving Wounds offers a path to recovery for adult children of divorce and separation, and a thorough reference for those who love and care for them"--from cover.

Today, there is more science-based evidence for God, the soul, and life after death than ever before. Then why are scores of people turning to unbelief because of "science"? The answer is simple: they do not know the science. Science at the Doorstep to God presents in depth the latest evidence to turn the rising tide of unbelief. Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., synthesizes eight recent studies confirming an intelligent creator of physical reality as well as a transphysical soul capable of surviving bodily death. This is the most comprehensive scientific treatment of God and the afterlife to date. It combines natural scientific method, metaphysical method, medical studies, anthropological and genetics studies, and phenomenological descriptions, showing how each distinct method and data set reinforces the others. It is critical for the Church to learn and share the fruits of this research and again to demonstrate the profound complementarity between the Catholic faith and science. Through reason, we can come to see not only the great intelligence of the Creator, but also signs of his love, goodness, and glory.

"This lively volume brings together the best of Tomie dePaola's Art Mail--the charming illustrations of feast days and holidays he sent to family and friends. Each piece is accompanied by short passages about the saint or the occasion it represents. Various Catholic customs practiced throughout the world are also described."--

Brother Rafael heard a voice speak to his heart. It was not like the cackling of the red devils--causing confusion, sadness, and regret. This voice was gentle, curious, eager for a conversation. "What are you doing?" asked the voice. "What do you mean, what am I doing?" asked Brother Rafael--inwardly, of course, so as not to disturb his brothers. "Lord, what a question! I'm peeling turnips." "But why are you peeling turnips?" It's cold and rainy outside, and inside the monastery kitchen. Brother Rafael is having a bad day. Pestered by gloomy thoughts, he is becoming discouraged. What does he do to let in the light and the warmth he needs? He turns to Jesus. This uplifting and lavishly illustrated story will inspire children to call on God for strength in the daily struggle against temptation.

The simple texts of this engaging Bible convey the beauty and richness of Scripture in a way that will appeal to young readers of all levels. Vivid illustrations, rich in color and detail, bring to life the great people, places, and events present in God's word, while historical and cultural insights, literary details, and amusing anecdotes add meaning and context. From the Creation to the early days of the Church, these stories of God's power, love, and mercy will inspire children of any age.

In the exciting days of chivalrous knights and wandering troubadours, a young orphaned poet and musician named Loupio travels throughout Italy experiencing many daring adventures. Befriended by Francis of Assisi and accompanied by the wolf tamed by this saintly guide, Loupio's often dangerous encounters help him and young readers learn lessons of faith, hope, and charity. In The Fire and Other Stories, we meet Clare of Assisi, the beautiful young woman who made Loupio's red cape. In a separate tale, when Loupio is falsely accused of setting a destructive fire, his friends rally to prove his innocence.

The Hound of the Lord is the story of Saint Dominic as told by the legendary dog Torch. This faithful, ever-watchful canine companion vividly describes the founder of the Dominican Order and the many challenges he faced while preaching the Gospel throughout medieval Europe. Beginning in the village of Caleruga, Spain, Torch tells the story of his beloved master Dominic from his youth to his remarkable life as the founder of the Dominicans and becoming a great saint.

With both realism and humor, this compelling and heartwarming novel describes, in first-person narrative, the joys and the challenges of a modern English family. They are unique in many ways--for one thing, all of the six children are competitive figure skaters, and for another, they have a pet alpaca. Yet, they weather the storms of life with the same sometimes clumsy attempts at patience and understanding found in most families.

The Mysterious Goblet is the third volume of the gripping new series for 10 yr. olds and up titled In the Shadows of Rome (6 books total).Being a Christian in ancient Rome was very dangerous. To spread the faith and stay alive, you had to live in the shadows. . .Maximus, his slave Aghiles, and their friend Titus are again caught up in exciting and dangerous events--this time when Titus discovers a rather ordinary goblet in his sack. Where did it come from? Who put it there and why? The plot thickens when a man is killed outside Titus'' house. The boys must decide, and quickly, what to do about the goblet before somebody else gets hurt.Follow their adventures as they forge priceless friendships--and discover the many secrets lurking in the shadows of the Rome.

Rica is sick and needs an operation. Through her relationship with her grandmother and a mysterious encounter with Saint Hildegard of Bingen, she sees the beauty of the world and the gift of life in a new light. Based on the writings of Saint Hildegard, this book for young people is a meditation on the wonders of creation and the Creator, who makes and loves all things.

To the unstudied eye, St. Matthew's gospel can seem a terse narrative, almost a historical document and not the tremendously spiritual (and doctrinal) storehouse that it is. In his third volume of meditations on Matthew (chapters 19-25), Erasmo Leiva continues to show Matthew's prose to be not terse so much as economical--astoundingly so given its depth. The lay reader can derive great profit from reading this. Each short meditation comments on a verse or two, pointing to some facet of the text not immediately apparent, but rich with meaning. Leiva's work is scholarly but eminently approachable by the lay reader. The tone is very much of "taste and see how good the Lord is" and an invitation of "friend, come up higher!." The goal of the book is to help the reader experience the heat of the divine heart and the light of the divine Word. Leiva comments on the Greek text, demonstrating nuances in the text that defy translation. He uses numerous quotes from the Fathers and the Liturgy of the Church to demonstrate the way the Tradition has lived and read the Word of God. His theological reflection vivifies doctrine by seeking its roots in the words and actions of Jesus.

"A long time ago, in the land of Canaan, there lived a giant known as Reprobus. Because he was so big and strong, Reprobus wished to serve the greatest and most powerful king in all the world. So he set off to find him..." For hundreds of years Catholics honored Christopher as the patron saint of travelers. But when he came to be seen as more mythical than historical, the Church discouraged devotion to him. Wanting to preserve the legend of the giant who carried the Christ Child, Tomie dePaola retold and illustrated the story in this captivating book.

God filled Mary with his Holy Spirit, the source of life and grace. He chose her to be his Mother and our Mother too. With tender words and illustrations, Confide in Mary helps children to entrust their prayers to their heavenly Mother. Three chapters respectively about the life of Mary, the little Marian Way, and devotion to Mary.

Being a Christian in ancient Rome was very dangerous. To spread the faith and stay alive, you had to live in the shadows...Titus' cousin Octavia, a maiden who guards the sacred fire in the Temple of Vesta, is missing! Has she been kidnapped? Has she run away? Titus and his friends Maximus and Aghiles set out to solve the mystery. They encounter puzzling evidence and lurking danger along the way while learning important lessons about freedom, duty, and devotion.

In honor of its fortieth anniversary (1978-2018), Ignatius Press presents a special Commemorative Edition of one of the most important works written by Joseph Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy.This edition includes the earlier classic work with the same title by Servant of God Romano Guardini, a book that helped Ratzinger to "rediscover the liturgy in all its beauty, hidden wealth and time-transcending grandeur, to see it as the animating center of the Church, the very center of Christian life".Considered by Ratzinger devotees as one of his greatest works, this profound and beautifully written treatment of the liturgy will help readers to deepen their understanding of the"great prayer of the Church". The cardinal discusses fundamental misunderstandings of the Second Vatican Council's intentions for liturgical renewal, especially about the priest's orientation of prayer to the Father, the placement of the tabernacle in churches, and the posture of kneeling.Other important topics are the essence of worship, the Jewish roots of Christian prayer, the relationship of the liturgy to time and space, sacred art and music, and the active participation of the faithful in the Mass.

How has the Liturgy of the Roman rite developed and changed in history before and after the Council of Trent? What principles have determined the boundaries of legitimate liturgical reform over the centuries? What was the Liturgical Movement? Did GuTranger, Beauduin, Guardini, Parsch, Casel, Bugnini, Jungmann, Bouyer and the Movement's other leaders know and respect these principles? And what is to be said of the not insignificant liturgical reforms carried out by Saint Pius X, Popes Pius IX and Pius XII and Blessed John XXIII in the course of the twentieth century? In The Organic Development of the Liturgy, Dom Alcuin Reid examines these questions systematically, incisively and in depth, identifying both the content and context of the principle of "organic development"ùa fundamental principle of liturgical reform of the Second Vatican Council's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Sacrosanctum Conciliumùmaking a significant contribution to the understanding of the nature of the Liturgical Movement and to the ongoing re-assessment of the reforms enacted following the Council.

The spiritual classic by à Kempis, the second most widely read spiritual book after the Bible, has had an astonishing impact on the spiritual lives of countless saints, peasants, and popes for centuries. Even today, the soul-searching words of the fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis continue to resonate, unbounded by time or geography. Drawing on the Bible, the Fathers of the early Church and medieval mysticism, his four-part treatise shrugs off the allure of the material world, blending beauty and bluntness in a supremely spiritual call-to-arms.This beautiful translation by Ronald Knox and Michael Oakley is considered by many teachers, writers, and readers to be the best English translation ever, and one that greatly enhances the life-changing insights of Thomas à Kempis. Illustrated.

In this new series on "How to Handle My Emotions," join Charlotte and Elliot as they discover the virtues that make life better. In this third book in the series, three engaging stories on the subject of joy with valuable tools to help children share their joy with tact and generosity.Through guided steps, children will learn to recognize their emotions and to manage them with the aid of good habits. Written in language children can understand, with explanatory pages for adults to help the children they love.

"Original edition c2022 by The Incorporated Catholic Truth Society, London... Published by permission in 2022 by Ignatius Press."-- t.p. verso