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His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew proclaimed 2008 as a year dedicated “in remembrance…of the words and loving works of St. Paul, and in celebration of two millenia since his birth.” In order to celebrate this milestone anniversary, the Ecumenical Patriarch convened a symposium that traveled from October 11-16, 2008, through cities of Turkey and Greece [...]
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Do you ever find yourself feeling bored in church? Don’t despair—you’re not alone, and there is hope! Fr. David Smith offers four compelling reasons for going to church regardless of how we feel. He then explores: + six reasons people + sometimes feel bored in church, + five ways to think about your priest, + [...]
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A practical guide, offering the reader words of encouragement on preparing for confession.
The Life of Repentance and Purity provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the practice of repentance and purity, essential aspects of Christian life. Pope Shenouda III draws on Scripture, the Church Fathers, his own experience of desert monasticism, and his experience as a shepherd to millions of Christians to provide a practical understanding of [...]
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Idleness. Apathy. Restlessness. Procrastination. These are symptoms of what early Christian theologians called despondency (acedia), a spiritual sickness rooted in a lack of care or effort. A condition as old as the ancients, despondency thrives in today’s culture of leisure, anxiety, and digital distraction. Time and Despondency is a penetrating synthesis of ancient theology, spiritual [...]
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The various crises we experience in society and culture today, at their root, reveal a spiritual problem: a profound lack of meaning. The mystical truths revealed in scripture can surely help. Part One, “Entering the Desert,” introduces the reader to principles of awareness, deep listening, and contemplation as essential for “hearing” what Scripture has to [...]
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Langley offers comfort and encouragement to those struggling with recent loss or grief, helping them find language for complex emotions, and open their hearts through poetry. Send My Roots Rain is a companion full of stories—sometimes wry and funny, always observant and accepting—for letting grief unfold and teach us. Langley invites a keen awareness that [...]
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Common do-good-ism is all around, but Fr. Fabio Rosini says, we no longer know what mercy is – and mercy is more essential than ever before. We confuse mercy with generic compassion, forgiveness, or acceptance. But mercy is something completely different. It is an act, a work, a knowledge, a care, the fruit of a [...]
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Good spiritual directors can be difficult to come by; this book offers Pope Francis to be yours. Ever wonder what advice the Pope would give you to help you grow in holiness, deepen your prayer life, know God’s will? In Practical Holiness you’ll find the keys to discovering the answers to those questions. With anecdotes [...]
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A beautiful, personal, priestly reflection on the importance of Eucharistic adoration in Catholic life. Father Dajczer wants you to discover the joy and profound gift that comes when we truly encounter Jesus in the Eucharist. “This book is an exceptional commentary on Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est. It is in the Eucharist that [...]
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Hand-lettered words of wisdom are paired with joyful paintings and interactive exercises. Featuring 60 inspiring quotes from saints like Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas A Kempis, and more, along with uplifting, colorful art and writing prompts, this small personal journal encourages reflection, revelation, and creativity. A perfect gift to give yourself or someone [...]
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College is a time of discovery. Are you ready for what lies ahead? How will your faith fare when you enter the new wide world of college – leaving behind the safety of home, community, and church? Drawing on their own experiences and years of ministry to young men and women during this transition, Nic [...]