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World Library Publications 3708 River Road Suite 400 Franklin Park, IL 60131 P: 800-566-6150
Fifteen-Minute Retreats to Slow Down Your World Author/Editor: Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Publisher Name: World Library Publications Order#: 017110 ISBN 978-1-58459-377-5 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.wlpmusic.com Audience: Adults Medium: Paperback Book Refection Questions Available?: Yes, within each of the 30 retreats
Description: A collection of thirty scripture-based reflections. For those times in life when you need a breather or a challenge, this book offers wisdom and prayer. Take five minutes for the scripture, five minutes for reading the reflection, and five minutes for prayerful contemplation, and —voila—a fifteen-minute retreat! Great for personal or small group use.
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World Library Publications 3708 River Road Suite 400 Franklin Park, IL 60131 P: 800-566-6150
Apprenticed to Christ: Activities for Practicing the Catholic Way of Life Author/Editor: Jerry Galipeau Publisher Name: World Library Publications Order#: 017266 ISBN 978-1-58459-327-0 Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.wlpmusic.com Audience: Adults Medium: Paperback Book
Description: Inspired by the principle that one learns how to be a Christian by doing what Christians do, Apprenticed to Christ provides catechists and group leaders with ideas and resources for the “apprenticeship” of catechumens, candidates, and others participating in parish religious formation. This hands-on method is presented in a systematic, easy-to-use format based on the Liturgy of the Word for Sunday Mass, with activities suggested for each Sunday of the three-year cycle of readings. Recommended catechetical resources including the Catechism of the Catholic Church, conciliar documents, papal encyclicals, liturgical documents, and more are referenced and help to link each suggested activity with the teaching of the Catholic Church. A fresh and fruitful approach for those who work with catechumens, candidates, confirmation preparation, and both youth and adult religious formation.
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New City Press 202 Cardinal Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 Phone: 800-462-5980
Becoming Community: Biblical Meditations and Applications in Modern Life Author/Editor: Karl A. Schultz Publisher: New City Press Order #: 9781565482692 Retail Price: $13.95 Publisher Website: www.newcitypress.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? Yes, 3 per chapter
Description: A thorough exploration of the nature of community and interpersonal relationships as revealed in Sacred Scripture.
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Phone: 800-253-7521 E-mail: sales@eerdmans.com
Beloved: Henri Nouwen in Conversation (w/audio CD) Author/Editor: Nouwen, Henri J, M., with Philip Roderick Retail Price: $20.00 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book w/audio CD Refection Questions Available? If so how many? : 17
Description: In this rare, previously unpublished interview Henri Nouwen, one of the most deeply loved spiritual teachers of recent times, reflects on themes that were central to his life and thought.
Beloved records — in both spoken and written form — a treasured conversation that took place in the summer of 1992 at a retreat center in England. The CD enables one to listen to Nouwen’s distinctive voice as he speaks about such things as transforming our loneliness, escaping the tyranny of busyness, and choosing to live in ways that, moment by moment, remind us of who we are — the beloved of God.
The book shows this conversation to be studded with gems of spiritual wisdom that merit slow, contemplative reading. Including questions for reflection or discussion, Beloved is perfect for individual or group retreats or for personal listening and reading. Here is a depth of wisdom to turn to again and again.
Twenty-Third Publications 1 Montauk Avenue Suite 200 New London, CT 06320 Phone: 800-321-0411 E: ttpubs@aol.com
Clothed In Christ: Toward a Spirituality for Lay Ministers
Author/Editor: William C. Graham Order #: 978-1-58595-632-6 Retail Price: $19.95 Publisher Website: www.23rdpublications.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? If so how many? : Yes, 72
Description: People in lay ministry know its joys and challenges well and Father Graham here offers guidance and inspiration for developing a spirituality based on these joys and challenges. He focuses on Jesus as a model and the church’s liturgy and traditions as guides that sustain and invigorate those who serve as lay ministers today. Recommended for all parish ministers, DREs, and parish leadership teams.
Conversing with God in Scripture: A Contemporary Approach to Lectio Divina
Author/Editor: Stephen J. Binz Order #: BLDVE8 Retail Price: $11.95 Publisher Website: www.wordamongus.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? Yes
Description: Is it really possible to enter into a genuine conversation with God? Christians throughout the ages have done so using the ancient practice of lectio divina, or spiritual reading. In this practical and inspirational book, Stephen Binz shows how we can read and reflect on Scripture in ways that enable us to hear God speaking to us in our thoughts and hearts. He explains how to converse with God in prayer, which will lead to contemplation and life-changing action. With a clarity that all will welcome, Binz explains the elements, characteristics, and benefits of lectio divina. This book is suitable for those in faith-sharing and Bible study groups. - Seven examples from biblical passages show readers how to use lectio divina. - Questions for reflection and discussion follow each chapter. - Valuable for all, from beginners to those experienced at prayer.
Liturgy Training Publications 1800 North Hermitage Ave Chicago, IL60622 P: 800-933-1800 E:orders@ltp.org
The Firstborn of God: The Birth of Mary's Son Jesus, Luke 2:1-21 Author/Editor: Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS, Paul Bernier, SSS Order #: Order code: FGBMS Retail Price: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.LTP.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Rediscover the birth of Christ through the lens of the resurrection as you travel with Fr. Eugene LaVerdiere through the Lukan birth narrative. Accessibly written with sound liturgical analysis of the Gospel, this book is perfect for scholars and novices.
ACTA Publications 5559 W. Howard St. Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: 800-397-2282
Geography of God's Mercy Author/Editor: Patrick Hannon Publisher Name: ACTA Publicatins Order #: Retail Price: $17.95 Publisher Website: www.actapublications.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Award-winning author Patrick Hannon offers his new, stunning second book—The Geography of God’s Mercy—a collection of personal stories that delve into the deeper meaning and importance of forgiveness.
Hannon’s The Geography of God’s Mercy secures his growing reputation as one of the finest storytellers of our time. Whether it is a young bowler who is dying in “That’s the Deal” or an Irish kid who covets and American visitor’s high school baseball cap, the characters in Hannon’s prose come alive in ways that are touching, insightful, and full of grace.
Hannon uses the topography to illuminate and organize his stories—the forest, the sea, the desert, the mountains, the rivers, the plains and the valleys. Each story portrays real people in need of compassion or forgiveness. The subjects of his stories always find what they’re looking for eventually, as the mercy of God reveals itself...often in unexpected ways.
The Heart of a Saint: Ten Ways to Grow Closer to God Author/Editor: Bert Ghezzi Order #: BSPSE7 Retail Price: $17.95 Publisher Website: www.wordamongus.org Audience: Adults Medium: Books Refection Questions Available? Yes
Description: God offers every human being the gift of himself, promising to come and make his home in the hearts of all who love and obey him. Saints respond to this gift by giving their hearts wholeheartedly to God. In The Heart of a Saint, best-selling Catholic author Bert Ghezzi portrays ten heroes of the faith whose lives demonstrate how we can grow closer to God as we give our hearts to him. From Thérèse of Lisieux and Francis of Assisi to Dorothy Day and Pope John Paul II, the author paints a portrait of men and women taking on the heart of God in prayer, service, justice, and love of neighbor. Each chapter ends with suggestions for reflection, prayer, and action for growing in the particular spiritual quality exhibited by each saint. Ghezzi’s engaging style as he tells these stories is both refreshing and inspirational.
The Crossroad Publishing Company 16 Penn Plaza, Suite 1550 New York, NY 10001 Phone: 1-800-707-0670 E: ask@crossroadpublishing.com
Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving
Author/Editor: Gregory K. Popcak, Ph.D. ISBN or Order #: 978-0-8245-2471-5 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.cpcbooks.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Common wisdom portrays sex and church to be at odds, yet studies show that Catholics have better sex, and more often. This witty, frank, and refreshingly orthodox book draws from the beautiful truths of Catholic teaching to show people of all faiths about rich and satisfying sexuality., Hailed by Christians across the spectrum from Christopher West and Janet E. Smith to John L. Allen, Jr., Holy Sex includes dozens of questionnaires, quizzes, and valuable lessons from real-life stories.
Loyola Press 3441 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 Phone: 800-621-1008
How Big Is Your God? The Freedom to Experience the Divine Author/Editor: Paul Coutinho, S.J. Publisher: Loyola Press Order #: 978-08294-2481-2 Retail Price: $18.95 Publisher Website: www.loyolabooks.org Audience: Adult Medium: Book with 15 minute DVD
Description: Challenges readers to grow deeper and stronger in their faith by embracing a God whose love knows no bounds.
The Joy of Praying the Psalms Author/Editor: Nancy deFlon Order No: RP741/04 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: The Psalms will come alive for new and veteran prayers as they are reminded of the richness of this tradition for both individual and communal prayer. As an added bonus, the author provides lay people with one of the best explanations of the Liturgy of the Hours available today. 112 pp., 5 x 7.
World Library Publications 3708 River Road Suite 400 Franklin Park, IL 60131 P: 800-566-6150
Keep in Mind: Reflections to Renew the Spirit Author/Editor: Rev. Lucien Deiss, CSSp Publisher Name: World Library Publications Order#: 002597 ISBN 1-58459-050-5 Retail Price: $17.00 Publisher Website: www.wlpmusic.com Audience: Adults Medium: CD
Description: These daily meditations are designed for busy people. Each of the five morning and five evening reflections contains a song for the day, a prayer of blessing, a Scripture reading, Fr. Deiss' reflection on that Scripture, meditative music, and a closing prayer. A wonderful way to bring the Lenten spirit into your daily routine.
Lessons for Living from the 23rd Psalm Author/Editor: Victor M. Parachin Order No: RP130/04 Retail Price: $6.95 Publisher website: www.catholicbookpublishing.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Verse by verse, this veteran author and preacher breathes new life into a very old and trusted psalm. Supporting Scriptures, affirmations and prayers reinforce the writer's inspirational, true-life reflections. 96 pp., 5 x 7
Lourdes: Font of Faith, Hope, and Charity Author/Editor: Elizabeth Ficocelli Publisher: Paulist Press Order #: 978-0-8091-4486-0 Retail Price: $16.95 Publisher Website: www.paulistpress.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, in Lourdes, this book is an overview of the sanctuary's past, present, and future.
St. Anthony Messenger Press 28 W. Liberty St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 Phone: 800-488-0488
Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality Author/Editor: Richard Rohr Publisher: Anthony Messenger Press Order #: 978-0-86716-659-0 Retail Price: $19.95 Publisher Website: www.SAMPBooks.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: In this exploration of central themes of Scripture, Richard Rohr transforms the written word, discovering in these ancient texts a new and vital meaning, relevant and essential for modern Christians. He uncovers what the Bible says about morality, power, wisdom and the generosity of God in a manner that demands a life-changing response from believers. Rohr offers his readers a Christian vision of abundance, grace and joy to counteract a world filled with scarcity, judgment and fear-a vision that can revolutionize how we relate to ourselves, others and the world.
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William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. 2140 Oak Industrial Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Phone: 800-253-7521 E-mail: sales@eerdmans.com
To The Field of Stars Author/Editor: Codd, Kevin A Retail Price: $18.00 Publisher Website: www.eerdmans.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: “I am about to share here a story about stars that dance. . . . If the very thought of seeing stars dance piques your curiosity at some deep level of your soul, then pay attention to what follows, for the walk to the Field of Stars, to Santiago de Compostela, is a journey that has the power to change lives forever.”
“Pilgrimage” is a strange notion to our modern, practical minds. How many of us have walked to a distant holy place in order to draw nearer to God? Yet the pilgrimage experience is growing these days in various parts of the world.
Seeking to take stock of his life, Kevin Codd set out in July 2003 on a pilgrimage that would profoundly change his life. To the Field of Stars tells the fascinating story of his unusual spiritual and physical journey on foot across Spain to Santiago de Compostela, the traditional burial place of the apostle James the Greater. Each brief chapter chronicling Codd’s thirty-five-day trek is dedicated to one or two days on the road. Codd shares tales of other pilgrims, his own changes of perspective, and his challenges and triumphs along the way — all told with a disarming candor.
Seen through the eyes of a Catholic priest who honors the religious worldview that originally gave rise to these medieval odysseys, “pilgrimage” comes to life and takes on new meaning in these pages.
Loyola Press 3441 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 Phone: 800-621-1008
A Treasury of Wisdom from the Bible Author/Editor: Helen Jaeger Publisher: Loyola Press Order #: 978-0-8294-2160-6 Retail Price: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.loyolabooks.org Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Full-color reproductions of classic art are featured alongside poems, prayers, songs, and sayings from the Bible.
Twenty-Third Publications 1 Montauk Avenue Suite 200 New London, CT 06320 Phone: 800-321-0411 E: ttpubs@aol.com
You Are My Friends: Gospel Reflections for Your Spiritual Journey
Author/Editor: Joseph Stoutzenberger Order #: 978-1-58595-551-0 Retail Price US$: $12.95 Publisher Website: www.23rdpublications.com Audience: Adults Medium: Book Refection Questions Available? If so how many? : Yes, 36
Description: These beautifully written reflections invite readers into an intimate conversation with Jesus by focusing on his message in the gospels in light of present-day concerns. Through this conversation, Jesus becomes more alive and more tangible, thereby helping readers deepen their relationship with him. Here Jesus is not an object of study but a friend who wants to share their lives. “You are my friends,” Jesus said, and in these thirty-six brief reflections readers will get to know him more intimately.
Twenty-Third Publications 1 Montauk Avenue Suite 200 New London, CT 06320 Phone: 800-321-0411 E: ttpubs@aol.com
Dreams and Visions: Pastoral Planning for Lifelong Faith Formation
Author/Editor: Bill Huebsch Order #: 978-1-58595-638-8 Retail Price US$: $14.95 Publisher Website: www.23rdpublications.com
Audience: Adults Medium: Book
Description: Here at last is the definitive guide for bringing the dreams and visions for a GREAT parish to fruition. Bill shows parish leaders and ministers how to move in the direction of lifelong faith formation by offering adults in the parish powerful conversion experiences. He also offers a clear and consistent plan for step-by-step growth, with special emphasis on excellent liturgies, strong and effective catechist and teacher formation, and developing households of faith. This is currently our most popular pastoral title.
