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12 Life Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas - Timeless Spiritual Wisdom for our Turbulent Times

12 Life Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas - Timeless Spiritual Wisdom for our Turbulent Times

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Here, Dr. Kevin Vost provides you with 12 essential life lessons, culled from the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Together these lessons will elevate your mind, enrich your spirit, and teach you how to participate fully in the universal vocation to holiness and happiness.

Distilling Thomas's timeless and unparalleled spiritual wisdom, Vost shows you:

  • The things you must believe, know, and desire in order to be saved (and how to thoroughly attend to these in your daily life)
  • Why you must be religious and not merely spiritual
  • How sloth in particular can blind you to the highest meaning of life (and which virtues supply the antidote)
  • The surprising and dreadful effects of wrath in your life
  • How to recognize injustices you may be committing dailyand how to train yourself to fight those impulses
  • How to free yourself from the crushing yoke of envy
  • How and why you should be your own best friend
  • Which virtues you need so you can hate the sin while loving the sinner
  • Why you should care about angels
  • What you need to know about the saints in order to become one
  • These 12 Life Lessons from St. Thomas Aquinas will help you cultivate a rich, robust faith life that will bring you into closer communion with God and beckon others to follow. With the help of Vost and Thomas, you'll soon find yourself confidently and happily living in imitation of Our Lord, the Way, the Truth, and the Life for all men.

    150 People, Places, and Things You Never Knew Were Catholic

    150 People, Places, and Things You Never Knew Were Catholic

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    Good luck getting through an entire day without experiencing the impact of Catholicism. Woken up by an alarm or checked the time? The mechanical clock was invented in the tenth century by a monk who became pope. A bowl of cereal for breakfast? Your milk is safe thanks to Louis Pasteur, a devout Catholic whose research was driven by a love of God and humanity. Knock on wood? It's actually an ancient Catholic practice invoking the power of the Cross when facing trouble or danger.

    Each entry in 150 People, Places, and Things You Never Knew Were Catholic is rich with detail and nuance. Here are Catholic stories full of drama, decisions, and inspiration.

    The fruits of our Catholic Faith are all around us, and the ways in which the Church has shaped history and the secular world can be found in science, art, pop culture, sports, and more. Our most enduring (and endearing) customs, pastimes, practices, and institutions often can be traced back to an inventive, resourceful Catholic. You'll discover things you never knew -- and come away with inspiration for how you, too, can impact the world.

    1st and 2nd Apology of Justin Martyr

    1st and 2nd Apology of Justin Martyr

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    The First Apology was an early work of Christian apologetics addressed by Justin Martyr to the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius. In addition to arguing against the persecution of individuals solely for being Christian, Justin also provides the Emperor with a defense of the philosophy of Christianity and a detailed explanation of contemporary Christian practices and rituals. This work, along with the Second Apology, has been cited as one of the earliest examples of Christian apology, and many scholars attribute this work to creating a new genre of apology out of what was a typical Roman administrative procedure.

    Always Inspired

    Always Inspired

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    In arguments both lucid and thorough, Benedictine Abbott Basil Christopher Butler shows why the Bible can never be the sole criterion of faith nor serve as a sufficient foundation for the full Christian life to which Jesus calls us.

    Butler reminds us that Jesus did not reveal himself to us by means of any written documents whatsoever (the first inspired written texts -- all the books of the New Testament -- were penned decades after Jesus died).

    For in His divine person, Jesus Himself was the final word of God's revelation: the living Jesus who walked among men and spoke to them -- the Jesus who, before He returned to the Father, established His Church, endowed it with authority, and implemented the Sacraments as the continuation of His living presence among men . . . a living presence that He has sustained down through the ages even unto today.

    Butler affirms that the books of the Old and New Testament are inspired -- inspired but incomplete. A

    Answer Me This!

    Answer Me This!

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    Noted apologist, Patrick Madrid presents the answers to questions such as: Why do Catholics... Say Mary remained a virgin? Worship saints? Claim the wafer is really Jesus? And, where in the Bible does it all come from?
    Ask the Bishop questions and answers over the years

    Ask the Bishop questions and answers over the years

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    "Let the little children come to Me. . . . "ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"Matthew 19:14

    Questions about the Catholic faith deserve serious answersƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"especially when they are posed by children. In Ask the Bishop, Bishop Jeffrey Monforton thoughtfully responds to important questions asked by kindergarteners through high schoolers.

    Bishop Monforton gives compelling answers that all curious Catholics will learn from. Ask the Bishop answers questions on

    Catholic teaching

    Friendship with Jesus

    Prayer

    Scripture

    Sacraments

    And so much more

    Written in the welcoming style of a skilled teacher, Ask the Bishop proves that no one is too young to encounter the life-giving message of Jesus Christ.

    Begining Apologetics 4 How to Answer Atheists and New Agers

    Begining Apologetics 4 How to Answer Atheists and New Agers

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    Beginning Apologetics 7 How to Read the Bible

    Beginning Apologetics 7 How to Read the Bible

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    Beginning Apologetics 8 The End Times: What Catholics Believ about the Second Coming, Rapture, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Indulgences

    Beginning Apologetics 8 The End Times: What Catholics Believ about the Second Coming, Rapture, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Indulgences

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    Beginning Apologetics 9 How to Answer Muslims

    Beginning Apologetics 9 How to Answer Muslims

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    Bridges and Treasure - Walking my Protestant Friends Through the Joys of the Catholic Faith

    Bridges and Treasure - Walking my Protestant Friends Through the Joys of the Catholic Faith

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    Follow author Melanie Frei as she talks about her conversion story and helps answer some of the misconceptions many protestants have about the Catholic church.

    By What Authority? An Evangenlical Discovers Catholic Tradition

    By What Authority? An Evangenlical Discovers Catholic Tradition

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    In this newly updated, expanded version of his popular work of apologetics, Shea presents a lively and entertaining look at his conversion to Catholicism from Evangelicalism and his discovery of Christian tradition. As an Evangelical, Shea accepted the principle of "sola scriptura" (Scripture alone) as the basis of faith. Now as a Catholic convert, he skillfully explains how and why Sacred Tradition occupies a central role in Divine Revelation.

    Tracing his own journey of intellectual and spiritual awakening, Shea begins by looking for a rejoinder to those modern-day false prophets who would claim that Scripture itself is not to be trusted, and ends with his conviction that tradition, as explained by the Catholic Church, is the only sure guarantee of the truth of the revelation of Jesus Christ.

    Catholic Dictionary

    Catholic Dictionary

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    Easy-to-use pronunciation guide and complete history of Catholic terminology in a handy pocket size.
    Catholic Essentials guide to understanding Key Church Teachings

    Catholic Essentials guide to understanding Key Church Teachings

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    Finally, here is a book that provides brief teachings on the basics of the Faith for everyone. Quickly find answers you need to questions on faith, reason, Church governance, Christology, ecclesiology, Apostolic Succession, the Communion of Saints, the precepts of the Church, and much more.

    You will learn--and be able to share--the meaning of the sacraments and the Sacred Liturgy, including the importance of Latin in the Mass, and aspects of the awesome mystery that is occurring. You will grow in reverence for the Holy Eucharist through the writings of saints such as Thomas Aquinas and the early Church Fathers.

    Fr. Wade describes God's mercy in a relational way, noting that He manifests His mercy as a gift throughout our lifetime before the inevitability of His justice at our judgment. In addition, Fr. Wade addresses a wide variety of contemporary issues, including:

    • Which Church teachings apply to the many unhealthy beliefs promoted in our culture today

    • Points of confusion surrounding vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life

    • The definition of marriage and the vocation of parents

    • What the Church teaches about private revelation, the afterlife, and the Antichrist

    • Cultivating personal spirituality and virtues--regardless of your vocation

    • Modern dilemmas in moral theology, and much more!

    Catholic for a Reason Book II Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God

    Catholic for a Reason Book II Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God

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    Catholic for a Reason II, Second Edition will introduce you more deeply to Mary, the Mother of God, as your mother. Nine well-known Catholics, including Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Tim Gray, and Leon Suprenant-open the pages of God's family album (the Bible) to provide compelling explanations of Mary's role in salvation history and in our daily lives as Christians. The result is a moving tribute and convincing testimony that demolishes common misconceptions about Catholic teaching on Mary. You'll learn why the Catholic Church teaches that Mary was immaculately conceived, remained always a virgin, and was assumed body and soul into heaven. You'll understand how Mary is the fulfillment of the Old Testament images. Most of all, you'll discover what it means to be a child of Mary in the Church. This second edition has been expanded with over 40 pages of new material from Scott Hahn on the Luminous Mysteries and the biblical basis of the Marian dogmas. Authors: Scott Hahn, Curtis A. Martin, Curtis J. Mitch, Tim Gray, Edward P. Sri, Leon J. Suprenant, Kimberly Hahn, Sean Innerst, and Jeff Cavins. Foreword by Bishop James S. Sullivan. About the Catholic for a Reason Series: This benchmark series brings together the expert knowledge and personal insight of today's top Catholic apologists on topics at the heart of the Catholic faith. Whether you're a non-Catholic who wants to learn about the Church's teaching, or a Catholic who wants to become a more articulate defender of the faith, the Catholic for a Reason series is for you.
    Catholic for a Reason IV

    Catholic for a Reason IV

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    Marriage and family life lived according to God's plan can change lives and change the world! Catholic for a Reason IV explores the Scriptural basis for the Catholic understanding of marriage. Join Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Mike Aquilina, and ten other well-known Catholic authors, who along with their spouses, present solid Biblical testimony to the joys, struggles, and sanctity found in the sacrament of Marriage. Essays include ?The World as Wedding, ? ?Lessons Learned at Nazareth, ? and ?Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's First Encyclical.?
    Catholic Scientist Champions the Shroud of Turin

    Catholic Scientist Champions the Shroud of Turin

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    The Shroud of Turin is celebrated as one of the holiest and most important relics of Christianity, with millions of pilgrims traveling to see the precious cloth in Italy on the rare occasions it has been displayed. Yet despite its enormous global popularity, the Shroud's authenticity is not without question.

    To address lingering uncertainties head-on, celebrated Catholic scientist Dr. Gerard Verschuuren explores and synthesizes the various scientific studies conducted on the Shroud --including those analyzing DNA, blood, carbon, pollen, textile, and anatomical issues -- as well as its storied history.

    He then scrutinizes the motives of the individual scientists performing these studies, the assumptions they employed to arrive at their conclusions, and the instances in which they veered into areas outside the competence of the sciences.

    After this exhaustive and highly satisfying analysis, Dr. Verschuuren reveals the reasons why he believes the Shroud of T

    Catholic Scientist Harmonizes Science and Faith

    Catholic Scientist Harmonizes Science and Faith

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    Modernity, academia, and the media perceive and relentlessly advance a dichotomous, contradictory relationship between faith and science. However, from the time of Aristotle, it has been demonstrated that man is a rational being who reasons intellectually in a way that animals and technology cannot. Man is also a religious being, correlating himself to what is above and seeking answers to the ultimate questions of transcendence.

    In his definitive book A Catholic Scientist Harmonizes Science and Faith, Dr. Gerard Verschuuren draws from the reflections of St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Augustine, St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, Dr. Peter Kreeft, and numerous scientists, such as Albert Einstein and Gregor Mendel, who reveal the essential connection between reason and religion.

    Dr. Verschuuren confirms the necessity of reasoning in scientific theory. Relying on true stories from scie

    Catholic Scientist Proves God Exists

    Catholic Scientist Proves God Exists

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    Challenging today's accepted "wisdom," Catholic scientist Gerard Verschuuren, Ph.D., here demonstrates that the question of whether God exists is not one science can answer. Indeed, that would be like expecting a microscope to reveal the square root of sixteen!

    Verschuuren begins by explaining the five famous medieval proofs for the existence of God -- based on reason alone -- that have survived despite nearly a thousand years of efforts to refute them. With his wise help, you'll come to see that just as reason gives us access to the existence of numbers, so it is reason that gives us access to the existence of God. In fact, when we use our reason to investigate the existence of God, we encounter proofs that are more powerful, by far, than any that science could ever provide.

    Yes, Verschuuren is a Catholic; but he's also a long-standing scientist, schooled in using reason alone to draw forth from evidence the proofs to which it nec

    Catholic Source Book 4th Edtion

    Catholic Source Book 4th Edtion

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    The Catholic Source Book is a comprehensive collection of information gathered to help people of faith learn, renew, teach, and live the risen life of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church.

    The ten chapters include:

  • Prayers
  • An Overview of the Tradition
  • Scripture
  • Church
  • Liturgy
  • The Liturgical Year
  • Devotions in Catholic Tradition
  • Veneration of Saints and Heroes
  • Catholic Symbols
  • Word and Phrase Origins
  • Catholicism: A Journey To The Heart of The Faith

    Catholicism: A Journey To The Heart of The Faith

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    "Catholicism takes a path less traveled in leading us to explore the faith through stories, biographies, and images."--Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York

    What is Catholicism? A 2,000-year-old living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism Father Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart and mind of the Catholic faith.

    Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ's incarnation, life, and teaching, Father Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism--from sacraments, worship, and prayer, to Mary, the Apostles, and Saints, to grace, salvation, heaven, and hell. Whether discussing Scripture or the rose window at Notre Dame, he uses his distinct and dynamic grasp of art, literature, architecture, personal stories, theology, philosophy, and history to present the Church to the world.

    Paired with his documentary film series of the same title, Catholicism is an intimate journey, capturing "The Catholic Thing" in all its depth and beauty. Eclectic, unique, and inspiring, Father Barron brings the faith to life for a new generation, in a style that is both faithful to timeless truths, while simultaneously speaking in the language of contemporary life.

    Catholics & Fundamentalists

    Catholics & Fundamentalists

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    For over fifteen years, Fr. Martin Pable's book "Catholics & Fundamentalists" has helped Catholics understand and respond to the Protestant fundamentalist phenomenon. This newly revised edition continues that important work by also addressing the rise of Islamic and Catholic fundamentalism and the challenges of modern fundamentalism for the Catholic faith.
    Catholics & Fundamentalists clearly and concisely explains:
    The origins of modern fundamentalism Fundamentalist interpretations of sacred texts Catholic and fundamentalist understandings of salvation Advice for how to respond to fundamentalism What to do when a loved one becomes a fundamentalist
    Classic Catholic Converts

    Classic Catholic Converts

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    Classic Catholic Converts presents the compelling stories of over 25 well-known converts to Catholicism from the 19th and 20th centuries. It tells of powerful testimonials to God's grace, men and women from all walks of life in Europe and America whose search for the fullness of truth led them to the Catholic Church. It is the witness of brilliant intellectuals, social workers, scientists, authors, film producers, clergy, businessmen, artists and others who, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, studied and prayed their way into the Church.

    Fr. Charles Connor writes insightful and wonderfully readable stories of a rich variety of converts who struggled greatly with many challenges as they embraced Catholicism, including rejection by loved ones, persecution from strangers, and misunderstanding by peers. But, once they responded to God's call, they experienced great inner peace, contentment and joy. Among the famous converts whose stories are told here include John Henry Newman, Edith Stein, Jacques Maritain, Dorothy Day, G.K. Chesterton, Elizabeth Seton, Karl Stern, Ronald Knox and many more.

    Common Sense Catholicism: How To Resolve Our Cultural Crisis

    Common Sense Catholicism: How To Resolve Our Cultural Crisis

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    This work analyzes how the three key elements of a democratic society--freedom, equality, and fraternity--have been misconstrued by intellectuals and policy makers who do not respect the limitations of the human condition. Their lack of common sense has resulted in social and cultural problems rather than solutions to them. By contrast, the social teachings of the Catholic Church mesh nicely with the demands of human nature, and as such they offer the right remedy to our cultural crisis.

    Freedom defined as radical individualism has eclipsed the understanding that real rights are tethered to responsibilities. Equality defined as radical egalitarianism yields little in the way of equality and much in the way of state-sponsored social discord. And fraternity without the foundation of familial bonds and religious communities leaves people isolated and disoriented.

    Catholic teaching offers much wisdom to remedy our insufficient understanding of the elements needed for a free and flourishing society. Its common sense is greatly needed to help modern Americans rediscover the true meaning of their highest ideals.

    Confessions of a Cafeteria Catholic

    Confessions of a Cafeteria Catholic

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    One day, philosopher Peter Kreeft reads an open letter published by a friend, Nat Whilk. He's Catholic, but he sees the Church as unsteady, outdated, obsessive. As a challenge to the "True Believers", Nat pens a twenty-point manifesto for "cafeteria Catholics", who pass up certain Church teachings and scoop up others like a diner in a buffet line."I find in [Catholicism] both much to accept and even love and also much to refuse and even despise", he asserts. "If you insist on tying God to the Church, you will make me an atheist."

    Kreeft has an answer for Nat--one that spans over a hundred pages. The result is this book: a sharp, friendly, and funny debate between two honest thinkers trying to understand the Christian life. Nat "is the'cafeteria Catholic', "writes Kreeft,"and I am the 'eat all the food Mommy puts on your plate' Catholic." Taking on Nat's manifesto point by point, the Boston College philosopher builds his case for a full-package Catholicism, addressing the themes of authority, love, freedom, conscience, sex, abortion, social justice, science, and more. "Our hopes differ", he points out to his friend."Your hope is in man; mine is in God."

    If, like Nat Whilk, you find yourself wondering why the Church asks for so much commitment, Confessions of a Cafeteria Catholic could be the book for you. This debate serves as a fun and accessible introduction to some of the knottiest aspects of Catholic doctrine. Readers of Peter Kreeft's apologetic works and his Socrates Meets dialogues will enjoy the latest venture by one of the most celebrated contemporary Catholic writers.

    Contagious Catholic art of practical evangelization

    Contagious Catholic art of practical evangelization

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    Creed in Slow Motion

    Creed in Slow Motion

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    During the WWII bombing of London, Ronald Knox--a priest, radio personality, detective novelist, scholar, and Catholic convert--found himself the chaplain of a girls' school where students were being sheltered. When his existing homilies were exhausted, Knox began to write new ones for his students based on the Apostles' Creed. The homilies were so well-received that they were later published as The Creed in Slow Motion. With resurgent interest in the life and writings of Knox, as well as forthcoming changes to the English translation of the Creed, the new edition of this classic could not be more timely.
    Cross-Examined Catholic responses to the world's questions

    Cross-Examined Catholic responses to the world's questions

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    hile social norms and political movements are rapidly changing, the truth of the Catholic faith stands firm. In Cross-Examined: Catholic Responses to the World's Questions, readers are equipped to address even the most sensitive topics, from the existence of God to the existence of hell, from women's ordination to Marian devotion, from assisted suicide to transgenderism.

    In Cross-Examined, Fr. Carter Griffin begins each discussion not with Catholic teaching but rather with its most common objections. Articulating these objections serves several purposes. First, it helps Catholics to respect those who do not share their beliefs by identifying intelligent grounds for disagreement. Pointing out objections also helps believers respond more persuasively in discussions with non-Catholic friends. Perhaps most importantly, knowing the common objects instills confidence that the Church is committed to the truth and unafraid to engage with those who dispute her teaching.

    After identifying principal objections, each discussion continues with a brief summary of relevant Catholic teaching and then responds to each objection in turn.

    In our shrill age that seems ever less capable of rational discourse, the method used in Cross-Examined can offer a way to remain faithful to our beliefs while acknowledging, respecting, and responding to alternative points of view.

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    Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical Church

    Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historical Church

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    Stephen K. Ray was raised in a devout, loving Baptist family. His father was a deacon and led Bible studies. Steve himself was very involved in the Baptist Church as a teacher of Biblical studies, and he lectured on a wide range of topics. When a best friend, an Evangelical pastor, converted to the Catholic Church, Steve and his wife Janet decided to investigate the claims of the Catholic Church, taking a thrilling journey back in time that would eventually change their lives forever. After hundreds of hours studying the Bible and the writings of the early Church, they were convinced that the Roman Catholic Church was the Church founded by Christ, and they were received into the Church on Pentecost Sunday in 1994. In this book, with no rancor toward his Evangelical roots, Ray shares with the reader their exhilarating discoveries. He traces their initial hostility toward the Catholic Church, their passionate research and the discovery of the historical Church, quietly waiting to be rediscovered. He convincingly lays out the issues that carried them over the "uncrossable chasm" into the Catholic Church. Thoroughly documented with over 400 footnotes, Crossing the Tiber contains an extensive compilation of biblical and patristic quotations and commentary on the issues of Baptism and the Eucharist, as well as a thorough analysis of Sola Scriptura and Tradition. Ray takes you back to the first four centuries of the Church to discover the early Church - was it like today's Protestantism in theology and practice, or was it Catholic? Discover the unbiblical and unhistorical nature of the "Bible-only" argument. Discover the uniform consistency of the Catholic teaching on Baptism and the Eucharistfrom Scriptures and the Church Fathers.
    Decalogue Decoded: What You Never Learned About the Ten Commandments

    Decalogue Decoded: What You Never Learned About the Ten Commandments

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    Because the Ten Commandments seem harsh and unyielding to modern ears, few today realize that they embody the most perfect expression of human freedom. Only by abiding by the Commandments can you have a fully human life and achieve union with God.

    But you need more than a tenth-grade understanding of them to unleash their remarkable spiritual power in your daily life...which is why Fr. Brian Mullady has written this remarkable book that reveals the many often-overlooked, soul-nourishing elements and implications of each of the Commandments.

    Here you'll come to understand how the Commandments are not just ten individual rules; they are an entire plan of life that draws you ever more into God and brings you enduring peace with others--and with yourself.

    With the help of the wise Fr. Mullady, you'll soon come to see how the Commandments not only distill the teachings of Christ in the Beatitudes but are themselves fulfilled when you live in accordance with those B

    Essential Catholic Handbook A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers

    Essential Catholic Handbook A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers

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    This invaluable book for those who want a topical summary of "what it means to be Catholic," is now even more useful. This expanded edition includes a new Introduction, the current list of holy days of obligation observed in the United States, the Prayer for Vocations preferred by Pope John Paul II, a new section on how to prepare for a sick call, an index, and much more.

    An important reference work for any interested Catholic, especially those involved in church ministry. Includes a glossary of key terms and cross-referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

    304 pages; Paperback - 5-1/8 x 7-3/8

    Essential Guide to Catholic Terms

    Essential Guide to Catholic Terms

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    Catholicism has a deep, rich history that dates back centuries upon centuries. But sometimes it's hard to keep all that information straight. The Essential Guide to Catholic Terms is a handy, thorough, complete reference for all things Catholic.

    Written in simple, direct language appropriate for children of various stages of faith formation, The Essential Guide of Catholic Terms offers the detail-rich stories and phrases that we use to teach and understand our faith. A handy resource for parents and teachers, every Catholic home and classroom would not be complete without this fundamental resource.

    Everyday Witness: 7 Simple Habits for Sharing the Faith

    Everyday Witness: 7 Simple Habits for Sharing the Faith

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    Do you want to share your faith with others but think you might not know enough? Are you worried that conflicts will arise as you openly talk about and share the love of Christ?

    In Everyday Witness, Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P., president of RENEW International, offers seven simple habits to help fellow Catholics more comfortably talk about and model Christian faith in our everyday lives.

    Most often people come to Christ because they've admired the words and actions of believers they respect. But talking about God and witnessing by our actions can be very difficult. In this primer for evangelizing witness, Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P., presents inspirational stories and biblical reflections along with spiritual coaching and practical advice for Catholics who want to get better at sharing what they believe and how they came to believe it.

    Rickard encourages us to adopt seven habits that will help us confidently share our faith in word and deed:

  • choose joy
  • be humble
  • preach from the pulpit of life
  • pray unceasingly
  • listen closely
  • practice the art of accompaniment
  • engage in God-talk
  • Each chapter includes Rickard's reflection on witnessing the faith in her own life, a brief survey of what the Bible says on the topic, and the story of an ordinary person who gives witness to their faith in an extraordinary way. Each chapter also offers self-reflection questions, simple ideas about how to grow the habit, and a closing prayer that gives us not only food for thought but also practical help for becoming better witnesses to our Catholic faith.

    Filling Our Father's House what converts can teach us about evangelization

    Filling Our Father's House what converts can teach us about evangelization

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    Converts often bring to the Catholic Church an evangelical zeal that can renew and energize even the most tired and battle weary among us.

    The Church is hurting for enthusiastic voices to proclaim her teachings on truth and morals. In these pages, Shaun McAfee, a convert from Evangelical Protestantism shows how we can take the best tools of evangelization and use them to reach countless souls with the fullness of the Christian Faith.

    With Shaun's help, you'll learn simple ways you can make the visitor in your parish more at home, how to speak compellingly about the Faith, simple ways to integrate daily Scripture reading into your life, why small groups are important for spiritual enrichment, and how to communicate with souls who have never considered joining the Catholic Church.

    The simple steps Shaun outlines in these pages will also show priests and lay leaders how to more effectively engage modern society with our Catholic Faith.

    Our society is awash in se

    Forty Anti-Catholic Lies: A Muth-Busting Apologist Sets the Record Straight

    Forty Anti-Catholic Lies: A Muth-Busting Apologist Sets the Record Straight

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    Tired of being stumped when false claims are made about the Catholic Church? Want to be armed with knowledge that puts these mistruths to rest?

    In these pages, veteran apologist Gerard Verschuuren provides thorough yet concise answers to forty of the most common -- and absurd -- lies about the Catholic Church.

    With precision and charity, you'll soon be able to defend the Church when you're told that Catholics . . .

  • Still live in the Dark Ages
  • Reject modern ideas of justice
  • Oppress women
  • Oppose free speech
  • Killed thousands during the Inquisition
  • Take orders from the pope
  • Reject science
  • Worship statues and the Virgin Mary
  • Added books to the Bible
  • Invented purgatory
  • Wrongly call priests "father"
  • Celebrate pagan holidays
  • Helped Hitler seize power
  • Forty Reasons I Am a Catholic

    Forty Reasons I Am a Catholic

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    My title explains itself.

    But it's misleading.

    There are more than 40 reasons.

    In fact, there are at least ten to the 82nd power, which, I am told, is the number of atoms in the universe. And that's just in ordinary matter, which makes up only 4.9% of the universe, the rest being dark matter and dark energy.

    Each of my reasons is an independent point, so I have not organized this book by a succession of chapters or headings. After all, most readers only remember a few big ideas or separate points after reading a book. (I've never heard anyone say "Oh, that was a good continuous-process-of-logically-ordered-argumentation" but I've often heard people say, "Oh, that was a good point."

    Which takes me back to my main point: "Why are you a Catholic?" is a good question.

    A good question deserves a good answer.

    Here are forty of mine.

    From Atheism to Catholicism

    From Atheism to Catholicism

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    NINE CONVERTS EXPLAIN THEIR JOURNEY HOME. This collection of testimonies by former atheists who've found new life in the Catholic Church is one of the most potent weapons for the Faith ever crafted! These authors don't just tell their stories--they also give you an insider's look into the fatal weaknesses of atheist thinking that lead people to deny the existence of God. Dramatic and thought-provoking, these personal stories explain virtually every objection that atheists have to God, as well as arguments that eventually led them into the Catholic Church. Paperback. 134 pages.

    Fullfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism

    Fullfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism

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    Have you ever been unable to explain the why of Catholic beliefs? Have you ever wondered why the Old Testament sounds so different from the New Testament? In the Old Testament, God began building a plan and laying a foundation for the beautiful traditions of the Catholic Faith. That plan was fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament.

    Fulfilled explores the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith. It uncovers God's consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Learn how the Old Testament Tabernacle can be used as a blueprint for the Catholic Faith and how Jesus fulfilled it in the New Testament.

    This book is needed for two studies: Fulfilled: Part One and Fulfilled: Part Two. It may also be purchased separately.

    This book will help you:

  • Explain how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament
  • Share the Catholic Faith concisely
  • Acquire a thorough knowledge of the Tabernacle's design and its function as a blueprint for the Faith
  • Learn how to answer incomplete and non-Catholic interpretations of the Bible
  • Examine your own faith and grow deeper in your relationship with Christ
  • God's Canvas - An Exploration of Faith, Astronomy, and Creation

    God's Canvas - An Exploration of Faith, Astronomy, and Creation

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    "One of the most common misconceptions is that faith and science are at odds with one another. Drawing upon painful events of the Church's past (such as Galileo), the narrative people usually embrace is that faith and science are irreconcilable enemies that promise to be eternal adversaries. However, this narrative is false. Whether it be the long tradition of "priest scientists" who are responsible for some of the greatest discoveries of our time (such as Fr. George Lemaitre, "father" of the big bang), or the ongoing work of the Vatican Observatory, the truth about faith and science is that they are complementary explorations of truth, pointing us to our ultimate beginning and end." - from God's Canvas In "God's Canvas: Exploring Faith Through Science and Creation," Fr. James Kurzynski explores how faith and science can and should be dialogue partners in the exploration of truth. Drawing upon his work as an author for The Catholic Astronomer, the official blog of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, Fr. Kurzynski explores the relationship between faith and science through the lens of his life as a Catholic Priest, the Pastor of a Parish and Newman Center, and as a hobby astronomer, artist, and musician. Through this lens, Fr. Kurzynski will explore core questions that he is often asked as a Priest.
    Good News, Bad News

    Good News, Bad News

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    The inspiring personal testimonies of such well-known people, are compelling stories of challenging spiritual journeys that will be a source of deep inspiration for readers in their own spritual walk.
    Handbook of Catholic Apologetics

    Handbook of Catholic Apologetics

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    Unbelievers, doubters and skeptics continue to attack the truths of Christianity. Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is the only book that categorizes and summarizes all the major arguments in support of the main Christian beliefs, including key distinctively Catholic doctrines. Also included is a Protestant-friendly treatment of Catholic-Protestant issues. The Catholic answers to Protestant questions show how Catholicism is the fullness of the Christian faith.

    An expanded, Catholic edition of the popular book Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Handbook of Catholic Apologetics is full of the wisdom and wit, clarity and insight of philosophers Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli. This is an informative and valuable guidebook for anyone looking for answers to questions of faith and reason. Whether you are asking the questions yourself or want to respond to others who are, here is the resource you have been waiting for.

    Heart of Catholicism

    Heart of Catholicism

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    Incorporates stories from the author's own life to show how Catholicism is contagious; spreading from person to person because of the things Catholics do that are distinctively Catholic--
    Help My Unbelief

    Help My Unbelief

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    William O'Malley provides persuasive answers to questions raised by the "new atheists," authors like Christopher Hitchens (God Is Not Great) and Richard Dawkins (The God Delusion) whose certitude that there is no God has sparked a national conversation between religious and scientific worldviews. Fr. O'Malley addresses the core issues with philosophical conviction and goes beyond the debate with heartfelt understanding for individuals, like himself, who sometimes doubt but always seek grace, understanding and truth. Help My Unbelief helps believers (and belief includes occasional doubt) to understand the issues, tolerate ambiguity in their lives, and continue their quest to see the invisible and know the unknowable. Knowing trumps believing. And O'Malley shows that there is a way of knowing that transcends argument and offers the possibility of moral certitude and certain assurance.
    Hope to Die The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body

    Hope to Die The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body

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    As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We're taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the Rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ took on flesh for the salvation of our souls he also bestowed great dignity on our bodies.

    In Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, Scott Hahn explores the significance of death and burial from a Catholic perspective. The promise of the bodily resurrection brings into focus the need for the dignified care of our bodies at the hour of death. Unpacking both Scripture and Catholic teaching, Hope to Die reminds us that we are destined for glorification on the last day.

    Our bodies have been made by a God who loves us. Even in death, those bodies point to the mystery of our salvation.

    How Can You Still Be Catholic? 50 Answers to a Good Question

    How Can You Still Be Catholic? 50 Answers to a Good Question

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    "How can you still be Catholic?" Cradle Catholic Christopher Sparks takes the question head on, addressing an array of controversial issues and offering the same answer given by St. Peter 2,000 years ago.
    How Christ Saves Souls-with Us

    How Christ Saves Souls-with Us

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    "There is an important truth too many Christians don't know: we are called to actively participate in the redemption Christ won for us on the Cross. This is at once simple and complex-- how can we be co-redeemers? 'The Mystery of Co-Redemption' calls the everyday Catholic to embrace their role as a partaker in Christ's redeeming grace."
    How Science Points to God

    How Science Points to God

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    We are told that science and religion are wholly incompatible and that those of us who profess faith in God are unwilling to bend our wills to the truth.

    In this highly gratifying book, scientist Dr. Gerard Verschuuren flips this assertion around, showing time and time again how it is not the Christians, but rather the scientists, who are unwilling to incline their wills to the truth when it presents itself.

    Dr. Verschuuren helps us to recognize science's limited scope, how it is restricted to what can be dissected, measured, and counted. It is not the only pathway to knowledge.

    Science operates within the realm of nature. It cannot, therefore, make aesthetic judgments or moral judgments or draw conclusions about the supernatural, which is, by definition, beyond the realm of nature. Science is likewise ill-equipped to explore ethereal concepts such as beauty an

    How to Think Like Aquinas: The Sure Way to Perfect Your Mental Powers

    How to Think Like Aquinas: The Sure Way to Perfect Your Mental Powers

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    About St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope John XXII said: "A man can derive more profit in a year from his books than from pondering all his life the teaching of others."

    And Pope Pius XI added: "We now say to all who are desirous of the truth: 'Go to St. Thomas.' "

    But when we do go to Thomas - when we open his massive Summa Theologica or another of his works - we're quickly overwhelmed, even lost.

    If we find him hard to read, how can we even begin to "think like Aquinas?"

    Now comes Kevin Vost -- the best-selling author of The One-Minute Aquinas -- armed with a recently rediscovered letter St. Thomas himself wrote - a brief letter to young novice monk giving practical, sage advice about how to study, how to think, and even how to live.

    In this letter written almost 800 years ago, St. Thomas reveals his unique powers of intellect and will, and explains how anyone can fathom and explain even the loftiest truths.

    Vost and St. Thomas will teach you how to dissect logical fallacies, heresies, and half-truths that continue to pollute our world with muddy thinking. Best of all, you'll find a fully-illustrated set of exercises to improve your intellectual powers of memory, understanding, logical reasoning, shrewdness, foresight, circumspection, and practical wisdom.

    You'll also learn:

  • The four steps to training your memory.
  • How to know your mental powers - and their limits.
  • Why critical thinking alone is insufficient for reaching the truth.
  • Twenty common fallacies - and how to spot them.
  • The key to effectively reading any book.
  • How to set your intellect free by avoiding worldly entanglements.
  • How to commit key truths to memory.
  • Pius XI called St. Thomas Aquinas the "model" for those who want to "pursue their studies to the best advantage and with the greatest profit to themselves." Leo XIII urged us all to "follow the example of St. Thomas." Over the centuries, dozens of other popes have praised him.

    Surely it is time to listen to these good men, time to "go to Thomas," to learn to think like him, and, yes, even to live like him.

    How to Win Friends for Christ

    How to Win Friends for Christ

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    How do you strike up conversations with people so that you can share the gospel message? As a seminarian, Fr. Thomas Cavanaugh felt called to learn how to evangelize, so he and his professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Dr. John Love, organized a "New Evangelization Club." Its purpose was to learn how to engage students on college campuses. The mission trips were so successful that other seminaries have organized similar endeavors.This book tells their story and offers practical "how-to" guidelines on how to win friends for Christ. Lively and engaging!

    InQUIZistion

    InQUIZistion

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    Are you a curious Catholic? Are you fascinated by trivia and fun facts? Then we’ve got the book for you, courtesy of author, Catholic apologist, speaker, and host of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick Madrid.

    This factual and fascinating (and sometimes very funny!) book offers Catholics everywhere a new way to test their knowledge on a myriad of topics including Catholic doctrine, pop culture, saints, and even sports!

    Who was the first American citizen to be canonized a saint?

    Who was the first pope to fly in an airplane?

    What animals (and nuts!) are named in the Bible?

    InQUIZition is filled with fun, factual, and faith-focused information because the more you know, the more you grow! It’s Q&A for the curious Catholic and the Catholic curious!

    Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches
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    108 pages