Wednesday, October 3, 2012

October New Releases

Fresh Air
Provocative & life-changing, Fresh Air combines moving personal anecdotes, rich biblical studies & practical strategies for experiencing the daily presence of the Holy Spirit.



How to Pray the Dominican Way

This book unearths the teachings of St. Dominic on prayer in a most accessible way. Each of the 10 forms of prayer is beautifully & simply illustrated.



Praying with the Saints

In this new series of "little books" you will learn how to grasp the meaning of ancient ways of praying in a short amount of time. The author explains the origin of saints, how to recognize one & the most time-tested ways of praying in order to enrich your spiritual life.



Praying with Mary

In Praying with Mary you will discover: The mother of Jesus—in all of her simplicity & complexity; How to prayerfully follow Mary's footsteps toward God.


A Grief Unveiled:15 Years Later

Gregory Floyd's autobiographical journey through grief after the tragic death of his youngest son recounts the full impact of such a loss on a Christian family.



Walking the Little Way of Therese of Lisieux

With sensitivity & insight, author Joseph Schmidt shows us how Thérèse discovered certain qualities of the heart that told her that she was indeed walking the path of authentic love.



Abandoned

Every day, thousands of children—fragile, innocent, alone—are abandoned. They are brutally snuffed from the world & literally left in the trash . . . & it's all legal. Abandoned is the story of those children & their courageous defenders.


See How She Loves Us

Joan Carroll Cruz has meticulously researched 50 apparitions of Our Lady approved by local bishops or the Vatican, like Our Lady of La Vang in Vietnam & Our Lady of Las Lajas in Columbia. Learn more about the visions of Mary at Fatima, Lourdes & Guadalupe.


No One Cries the Wrong Way

Consoling in a way that is both simple & profound, Fr. Kempf helps us trust the Lord in the midst of the pain.

Two Statues

Catholic fiction author Brian Kennelly has penned a tale of family, life & adventure that will absorb you as you rush through its pages, & stay with you long after the last one is turned.



A Year with the Bible

Beautifully bound & embossed, this daily devotional offers rich passages from the Bible accompanied by thoughtful meditations by Patrick Madrid, world-renowned writer & scholar.


Wrapped Up

God gives every woman 10 gifts to help her embrace her unique vocation. Drawing on both the deep wisdom of Scripture & a savvy grasp of modern culture, Teresa Tomeo will help you recognize these gifts.

Ten: How the Commandments Can Change Your Life

The Ten Commandments, the author explains, teach us habits we need to live in right relationship with God, self, others, & things.

The Voice of Vatican II

Peter A. Huff uses the cathedral as metaphor to help readers hear & relate the 16 documents of the Second Vatican Council to their experience today.


Be Beautiful, Be You

Lizzie uses anecdotes & exercises to teach readers to recognize their own unique gifts & blessings, talk to God in their own words, deal with disappointment, make & maintain healthy friendships, & set realistic goals.

Peaceful Meditations for Every Day in Ordinary Time

The collection of daily reflections, prayers & questions to ponder encourages the custom of daily prayer & suggests concrete practices to be a messenger of God's peace, love & compassion in this fragile world.

Exploring Advent with Luke

Designed to be used on a weekly basis through Advent & during the Twelve Days of Christmas, this reflective guide is ideal for individual & small-group use.
A Catholic Family Advent

An entry for each day of Advent offers a Scripture for reflection, a short meditation, a fresh idea for an easy family activity, & a short prayer.


Preparing for Christmas

Daily meditations for Advent