Wednesday, February 1, 2012

New Releases for February

Lent & Easter Wisdom from St. Alphonsus Liguori

Devoted to prayer & the passion of Christ the Redeemer, Alphonsus demonstrates how we can live our lives more fully for Jesus.







Bring Lent to Life:Activities & Reflections for Your Family
Don’t just give something up for Lent! Gather your family, & with Kate Basi’s fresh ideas, you will Bring Lent to Life!



Welcome Risen Jesus:Lenten & Easter Reflections for Families
These exercises are designed to engage your household during the Lenten season by tying scripture & reflection to your daily life.




Will I See My Pet in Heaven?
 This charming book is the children’s edition of the bestseller, I Will See You in Heaven (more than 25,000 copies sold). It comforts & explains to children that God loves & cares for all creatures, including & especially those we are close to. 





After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman’s Companion to Healing & Hope
Offering solace & wisdom, Karen Edmisten shares her own thoughts & those of other women who have miscarried. Passages from Scripture & soothing words from other sources enrich these pages. 






Dating God:Live & Love in the Way of St. Francis

Drawing from the Franciscan tradition, Dating God encourages us to see St. Francis's spirituality, challenging us to reexamine our own spirituality, prayer, & relationships. It invites us into a more intimate relationship with our Creator.
From Death to Life
 Bishop Schönborn, editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church, presents profound reflections on the meaning of death, judgment & eternal life, & the Church's teachings on this eschatological dimension of our faith.
 
Spiritual Vitamins:365 Positive Bible Verses
 Take one a day. Take them to improve your health & well-being. You won’t usually see results immediately, & their positive effect may be subtle, but they will work inside of you to make you healthy. A good Bible verse stays in your system, providing nutrients & help when you need it most. 






God Will Provide:
 How God’s Bounty Opened to Saints – and 9 Ways It Can Open for You, Too


                        A specialist in human goodness & saints, Treece offers the fruits of years of research on how God meets the materials needs, in varying ways, for his people. In this lively book she offers copious examples of 9 universal principles to live by so you can join those who know, in good times or bad, God will provide.

Pete and Repeat:Can You Spot the Differences?
Pete & Repeat is a 2-cartoon panel that has appeared in St. Anthony Messenger since the 1960s. The 1st cartoon in a panel presents a drawing; the 2nd cartoon has 8 subtle differences from the 1st drawing.



Discover Christ:Developing a Personal Relationship with Jesus
 Many people have lost their sense of purpose in life, or perhaps never took the time to develop one in the first place. Through personal stories, Scripture & testimonies, the authors invite readers to find their purpose in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Broken Path:How Catholic Bishops Got Lost in the Weeds of American Politics

                        Renowned pro-life leader Judie Brown was appointed twice by Pope John Paul II & again by Pope Benedict XVI to the Pontifical Academy for Life. In her bold new book, she addresses both the political intrigue in the hierarchy of America's Catholic Church & the challenges faced by modern Catholics in this great nation.