Monday, April 4, 2011

April New Releases


New Books


Education of Catholic Girls

Practical as it is pious, witty as it is wise, this collection of counsels not only helps educators in school or at home meet Catholic girls special intellectual needs, it offers sage strategies for whole-person formation: showing us how to help our girls grow into virtuous Catholic women.



Mysteries of Mary
The Mysteries of Mary shows how the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary is perfectly & intimately identified with that of her Son. It is both a reflection on the most profound moments in Mary’s earthly life, from the Immaculate Conception to Cana to Pentecost, & a systematic approach to the doctrine of Mary’s spiritual maternity.

The Catholic Church & Science
This book proves the doctrines of the Faith & the facts of science are not contradictory, but in fact harmonize together. The Faith, in union with true science, illustrates a universe whose uncanny order & precision point to the purpose-built design of an intelligent creator.


St. Albert the Great
St Albert was a scientist, theologian, & philosopher; a teacher, preacher, & negotiator; a shrewd shepherd & an unflinching defender of the Faith. The time has come to re-discover St. Albert’s greatness, & to profit from his prodigious wisdom & virtue as did his famous student, St. Thomas Aquinas.



Fragments of Your Ancient Name
With over one million books sold in her career, Joyce Rupp presents her newest undertaking: a unique collection of daily meditations that draw from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, & other sources, offering wisdom & insight about the God who is beyond all names.


Pathway To Our Hearts
Archbishop of Toronto & respected Bible teacher Thomas Collins presents an accessible approach to praying the Sermon on the Mount in the tradition of lectio divina, or sacred reading, creating a fresh & accessible perspective on an ancient practice.


The Mass:Glory, Mystery, Tradition
Employing eloquent prose & elegant black-and-white photography, bestselling authors Wuerl and Aquilina team up to lead Catholics through the different parts of one of the most sacred of traditions.



Heaven is for Real
This is the true story of Colton Burpo, the four-year old son of a small-town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness & enters heaven.





Jesus & the Women of Faith, Hope & Love
Come to a deeper understanding of the transforming love of God through these guided reflections on the encounters between Jesus & 3 women in the Gospels.






Mining the Meaning of the Bible

Mining the Meaning of the Bible is perfect for pre-teens through confirmation classes. This great resource uses graphical representations to aid in learning in ways that appeal to this age group.







Prayer in the Digital Age

In his 2nd book, Matt Swaim brings to light the obstacles to prayer inherent in our digitally-connected culture & explores both the challenges & benefits of living a Christian life in the 21st century.







The 5 W’s of Our Catholic Faith

Each session in this easy-to-use 10-part study brings participants to a deeper level of knowledge & understanding about the Catholic faith. The approach used in this series touches on critical themes & topics in a simple yet engaging manner & offers questions for further reflection &/or discussion.

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