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A popular Anglican apologist, scholar, poet, novelist, and dramatist, C. S. Lewis never became Catholic. And yet a great number of Catholics have a profound love for Lewis and have been formed by his great works.Chronicles of Faith: A Catholic Perspective on C. S. Lewis is a wonderful introduction, or re-introduction, to this outstanding literary and spiritual figure. Bishop Fintan Monahan guides the reader through the life and work of Lewis, from his childhood in Northern Ireland and his experiences of loss and war at a young age to his years as an academic in Oxford and his career as a world-renowned author.In a unique and accessible way, Chronicles of Faith explores the twists and turns of Lewis's spiritual journey, through which he was transformed from a young man of lost faith to a man of deep faith. This book also explains why Lewis's writings, both fiction and spiritual, continue to resonate and inspire Catholics, and other Christians, today.

For most women -- whether single, consecrated, or married -- our menstrual cycles are present throughout a large part of our existence here on earth. We intuit that there is something strange, strong, and beautiful at work within our bodies. Yet that positive inclination is often at odds with what we have experienced personally or seen among our family and friends.What good can we find in our cycles, especially when we ponder the fact that both men and women are equally made in the image and likeness of God? The Language of Your Body delves deep into this and other groundbreaking questions, using the wisdom of saints like Hildegard von Bingen, Pope John Paul II and Thomas Aquinas to explore this unique, fundamental aspect of God's design for female bodies.Despite menstruation being labeled sometimes as a "woman's curse," the Catholic Church invites us to claim our cycles for good. This book is a beacon to all women searching for positive ways to integrate our menstrual cycles into our sense of self, our relationships, and our prayer.

It's hard -- and getting harder -- to discern the proper relationship between our Catholic Faith and American political life. Democrat, Republican, third party, or independent -- how do we make sense of it all?Citizens Yet Strangers resets the framework of how we engage with politics as Catholics. As author Kenneth Craycraft argues in this book, American Catholics have been more influenced by classical liberal political theory (of both the "conservative" and "liberal" variety) than by historic Catholic moral theology. While some incidental policy positions of the Democratic and Republican parties converge with Catholic moral teaching, for most Catholics, their respective positions are directed by their party affiliation, not by Catholic moral doctrine.Craycraft explains how Catholic theology transcends partisan politics, and he challenges Catholics to move away from the individualist liberal impulses of American political identity, whether on the left or the right. Avoiding the common clichés that prevent us from examining the role our faith should play in our public actions, this book dives deeper into the very way we orient our moral and political lives.

En su exhortación apostólica C'Est La Confiance ("Es la confianza"), el Papa Francisco reflexiona sobre Santa Teresa de Lisieux en el 150 aniversario de su nacimiento. El título del documento está tomado de unas palabras utilizadas por Teresa en una carta a una hermana carmelita en la que expresaba su plena confianza en el amor misericordioso de Dios. Como ella decía: "La confianza y nada más que la confianza puede conducirnos al Amor".Teresa (1873-1897), conocida popularmente como la "Pequeña Flor", es una de las santas más conocidas y queridas. El Papa Francisco escribe: "Nos haría bien profundizar en su mensaje" que fue compartido en su Relato de un alma, así como en el ejemplo que dio con su "pequeño camino" de vida: el camino de la confianza y el amor."Teresita, sin embargo, prefiere destacar el primado de la acción divina e invitar a la confianza plena mirando el amor de Cristo que se nos ha dado hasta el fin", escribe el Papa Francisco. " Con la confianza, el manantial de la gracia desborda en nuestras vidas, el Evangelio se hace carne en nosotros y nos convierte en canales de misericordia para los hermanos."

In his apostolic exhortation C'Est La Confiance ("It Is Confidence"), Pope Francis reflects on Saint Thérèse of Lisieux on the 150th anniversary of her birth. The title of the document is taken from words used by Saint Thérèse in a letter to a Carmelite sister expressing her full confidence in the merciful love of God. As she stated, "It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love."Thérèse (1873-1897), popularly known as the "Little Flower," is one of the best known and most beloved saints. Pope Francis writes that "[w]e would do well to delve more deeply into her message" shared in her Story of a Soul as well as the example she set forth with her "little way" of life -- the path of trust and love."Therese, for her part, wished to highlight the primacy of God's action; she encourages us to have complete confidence as we contemplate the love of Christ poured out to the end," Pope Francis writes. "With confidence, the wellspring of grace overflows into our lives, the Gospel takes flesh within us and makes us channels of mercy for our brothers and sisters."

How do we cut through the noise of the world to help our children hear the still, small voice of God? The answer is found in the pages of the Bible, God's living and breathing Word. Introducing our children to Sacred Scripture will help prepare them to encounter God in their lives and to recognize the sound of his voice.In God the Father's Love, you will encounter the heart of God the Father for yourself -- perhaps for the first time -- and find the words and confidence to guide your children along the first steps of their journey with God. This beautifully illustrated book dives into twenty different Scripture passages that reveal God the Father's love for us. You'll be guided through the process of reading and relating to Scripture as a family, and conversation starters at the end of each chapter will help spark meaningful discussion and reflection.

This book is one in a series of eight, promulgated by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, which are the official catechetical resources for the Jubilee Year of Mercy (December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016).

Material dealing specifically with the sacraments has been drawn from The Teaching of Christ into a convenient, "short catechism."

The official Catechism clearly spells out the Church's beliefs. Includes topics such as love and marriage; children; God; creation; humanity; life, death, and the afterlife; Mary; and much more.

A beautiful way to introduce children to beloved saints with amazing illustration, rich with color and detail, reminiscent of magnificent stained-glass windows. Each page includes a Latin word associated with that particular saint, along with a brief discussion of the word's meaning.

What happened to that girl?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.Asking always, "Does God truly love me?"Relatable, touching, and yet hopeful On the Other Side of Fear is the beautiful story of how one young woman learned to live in God's will, without fear.

"Catholic social teaching has explosive power for changing not just individuals, but whole societies. And it's the saints who light the fuse." - Brandon Vogt The value of human life. The call to family and community. Serving the poor. The rights of workers. Care for creation.The church has always taught certain undeniable truths that can and should affect our society. But over the years, these teachings have been distorted, misunderstood, and forgotten.With the help of fourteen saints, it's time we reclaim Catholic social teaching and rediscover it through the lives of those who best lived it out. Follow in the saints' footsteps, learn from their example, and become the spark of authentic social justice that sets the world on fire.Learn from heroes like: Bl. Teresa of CalcuttaSt. Peter ClaverSt. Frances of RomeSt. Roque GonzalezBl. Pier Giorgio FrassatiSt. Damien of MolokaiSt. John Paul II

Make a life-changing pilgrimage, beginning this Advent. Your Oriens journey begins on the First Sunday of Advent and continues until the feast of the Presentation on February 2. Each day, you'll read a Scripture passage, receive Fr. Joel Sember's guidance on how to pray with that passage, and find questions for reflection and journaling.

Based on historical documents, testimonies, personal interviews, and expert analysis, America's Mary chronicles for the first time the United States' only Church-approved Marian apparition in Champion, Wisconsin.

Grow closer to Christ in the Eucharist with My Daily Visitor: Eucharist. This handy devotional with 40 reflection themes is perfect for Eucharistic adoration, prayer groups, and personal quiet time. This booklet will help enliven your relationship with Jesus in the holy Eucharist.