Friday, March 2, 2012

March New Releases



Husband, Father, Worker: Questions & Answers about St. Joseph

Grow closer to Jesus as you learn about St. Joseph & his care for the Son of God. This engaging question-&-answer format presents a fascinating collection of facts, insights, observations, & reflections.



Blessings & Prayers for New Parents 
Enjoy the new life of your child as author Matthew Beck shares prayers & blessings as you "anxiously await the wonder" on up through "God & toddlers" & beyond--all through the eyes of a new parent.




Why Do You Weep? Finding Consolation & Peace in Times of Grief
 This book offers prayers for specific situations of grief (loss of a baby, death of a child, death of a parent, death of a spouse, prayer after a suicide, & prayers after a violent death, etc.).



Praying Our Lives: A Woman’s Treasury of Catholic Prayer
Not just a compilation, the book is a treasury of Catholic wisdom that teaches women how to pray as women—both alone and in community.




Writing to God: Kids’ Edition
This bookoffers guidance to kids that parents can also appreciate: It invites them to speak to God creatively through their pens (or pencils, or crayons).



Daily Prayer for Times of Grief
Drawing on her own experience of losing her young husband to cancer, in this poignant offering, Lisa B. Hamilton accommodates the practice of fixed-hour prayer for those who mourn.



Indivisible: Restoring Faith, Family & Freedom Before It’s Too Late
This book tackles tough moral & political issues facing Christians today, including abortion, stem cell research, marriage, education, economics, health care, the environment, judicial activism, terrorism, free trade & more.

The True Icon 
Journey through Europe & the Holy Land tracing the rich history of the Shroud of Turin. The author uncovers many of the mysteries surrounding the Shroud & also researches another relic honored as a burial cloth of Christ-the Veil of Manoppello

 
St. Helena & the True Cross

In this 29th book in the acclaimed Vision Books series for youth, Louis de Wohl, known for his masterful storytelling, describes the amazing events that led to the conversion of Helena & the rise to power of her son.



My Brother the Pope
Georg writes about the close friendship that has united these 2 brothers for more than 80 years. This book is a unique window on an extraordinary family that lived through the difficult period of National Socialism in Germany. Those interested in knowing more about the early life of Benedict XVI will not be disappointed.



Saints Are Not Sad: Short Biographies of Joyful Saints
 What is a saint? One way to answer is to analyze sanctity, theologically & psychologically. Another way, which is the path Frank Sheed chose in creating this volume, is to show you a saint-or rather, since no 2 saints are alike-to show you a number of saints.



We Have Found Mercy: The Mystery of God’s Merciful Love
The Archbishop of Vienna explores the presence of God's great mercy in the Scriptures, Tradition, the life of Christ, & the sacraments & works of the Church, while raising important questions along the way, such as, "What is the relationship between mercy & justice?"



Prayers Before the Bell
Each week's theme is reinforced with a discussion question, Scripture passage, & 5 daily prayers that support students as they grow in their relationship with God.



Deciding to be Christian
In today's world of multiple distractions, you'll find that Deciding to Be Christian will help you develop a personal experience of God's presence & invitation, and ultimately a deep sense of joy.



Prayers & Reflections for Newlyweds
 Inside are reflective meditations, Scripture, prayer, discussion questions, & activities for the two of you, all designed to help you create new memories together as husband & wife.