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The Enduring Heart
Spirituality for the Long Haul
Wilkie Au

A warm guidebook to help those in their middle years "live with soul" — that is, actively choose life until the very end. This book shows how to travel through this period with grace, discovering that God is always there to meet us now, wherever we may be on the journey.

Item:
PP-0524-1

Hardcover
192 pp.

$18.95

Growing in Faith
When a Catholic Marriage Fails
For Divorced or Separated Catholics and
Those Who Minister with Them
Antoinette Bosco

Building on the experience of other divorced and remarried Catholics, Ms. Bosco shares her extensive knowledge of Church law and the process of annulment with deep compassion and understanding. A source of hope, encouragement and support for divorced Catholics and a healing resource for those who minister in the Catholic community.

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CB-04-0

Paperback
128 pp.

$8.95

One Day He Beckoned
One Woman's Story of the Difference Jesus Made
Antoinette Bosco

This is the story of the difference that Jesus has made in journalist Antoinette Bosco's life. It's a story of adversity and heartache most of us can only imagine. It takes us through a childhood cut short as she helped care for her younger siblings when her troubled mother could not. Through a disastrous marriage arranged by her traditional Italian father. Through life as a single mother of six children. And through the unspeakable pain of losing two children, one to suicide and one to murder.

Item:
AM-999-3

Paperback
192 pp.

$12.95

Shaken Faith
Hanging in There when God Seems Far Away
Antoinette Bosco

When we are faced with loss, illness, personal tragedy, or our own limitations, our faith-vision can become blurred and we can stumble, unless we reach for God's hand. Toni Bosco shares with us the ups and downs of her own faith journey, and what she learned from them. Anyone who is struggling or has struggled with the shadows of doubt and even despair—and that's most of us—will find in Shaken Faith words of encouragement and hope.

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OOP-131-5

Paperback
144 pp.

$9.95

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The Forgiveness Book
A Catholic Approach
Alice Camille & Paul Boudreau

What is forgiveness? Why is it so hard to forgive? In The Forgiveness Book: A Catholic Approach, award-winning authors Alice Camille and Paul Boudreau address these questions and many more by thoroughly examining what Scripture has to say about those who "trespass against us," and what it takes to accomplish the difficult act of forgiveness—all from a distinctly Catholic point of view.

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AP-356-4

Paperback
112 pp.

$12.95

God First Loved Us
The Challenge of Accepting Unconditional Love
Antony F. Campbell, SJ

This is a perfect choice for anyone wounded by life or in some way alienated from the church. It's a provocative title for adult ed classes, and a prayerful title for seasonal or ongoing small faith groups.

Item:
PP-3977-4

Paperback

$9.95

Enjoy the Lord
A Path to Contemplation
John T. Catoir, JCD

Contemplative prayer as the pathway to true joy. The first volume of Fr. Catoir's trilogy of books on joy, this is an excellent book for those who wish to enhance their prayer life.

Item:
AH-0538-7

Paperback
122 pp.

$8.95

Enjoy Your Precious Life
Spiritual Joy through Faith and Will-Training
John T. Catoir, JCD

The third volume of Fr. Catoir's trilogy of books on joy, Enjoy Your Precious Life was written to help Christians understand that they have a vocation to live joyfully. Spiritual Joy is joy with a capital "J," a pervasive and lasting awareness of God's life in us. As such, it is something the world cannot give. At the same time, it is an experience meant for all those who believe. It is the author's prayer that the reader will experience in this work a real sense of God's abiding presence with his gifts of love, peace, and especially joy.

Item:
AH-0937-4

Paperback
289 pp.

$12.95

God Delights in You
An Introduction to Gospel Spirituality
John T. Catoir, JCD

Many of us find it easy to think of God as quickly offended and eager to punish. Yet that's not the God revealed to us in Jesus. He introduced us to a God of love, compassion, and great joy — to a Father who takes delight in all His children. Our sins, our failures, our crosses do not limit His capacity or desire to see us grow in His love and thus find perfect happiness. The testimonies cited herein, of countless men and women who have experienced this fact first-hand, only serve to corroborate the main thrust of this heart-warming book: God delights in you!

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AH-0594-8

Paperback
155 pp.

$9.95

Looking for Mary
Or, The Blessed Mother and Me
Beverly Donofrio

Entering her fortieth year, Beverly Donofrio, a "lapsed Catholic," inexplicably begins collecting Virgin Mary memorabilia at yard sales. Her search for kitsch, however, soon becomes a spiritual quest, leading her to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Medjugorje. There, she learns that Mary comes into your life only when pride steps out and receives a bonus: hope. In Looking for Mary, Donofrio offers the universal story about a woman who—in a quest for the Blessed Mother—finds herself.

Item:
BT-0140196277

Paperback
272 pp.

$14.00

Living in God's Embrace
The Practice of Spiritual Intimacy
Michael Fonseca

Getting started and staying on the right path in your spiritual journey isn't always easy. The 60 inspiring prayer exercises calm the spirit and ask readers to look deeply into themselves and their relationship with God and others.

Item:
AM-939-X

240 pp.

$12.95

Loving Yourself More
101 Meditations on Self-Esteem for Women
Virginia Ann Froehle, R.S.M.

This redesigned edition of the best-selling Loving Yourself More (over 60,000 copies sold) reminds busy women of God's love and offers them an easy way to take the time to love themselves. With 101 brief, inspiring meditations, Loving Yourself More is full of concise, positive meditations proclaiming God's love. Women commonly neglect themselves, putting others' needs above their own. These meditations, which offer perfect grab-and-go spirituality for busy women, are an invitation to focus on God's call to love themselves as they love others.

Item:
AM-131-3

Paperback
160 pp.

$10.95

The Art of Affirmation
Robert Furey, Ph.D.

Explores the importance of affirmation in human growth and development and also explains why it is an art.

Item:
PP-4432-8

Paperback
109 pp.

$9.95

Joshua
A Parable for Today
Joseph F. Girzone

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Joshua is a profoundly moving, deeply inspiring book that no reader will ever forget. Rooted in a scrupulously accurate reading of scripture, Joshua has true universal appeal and is a true exercise in spirituality.

Item:
BT-0684813467

Paperback
271 pp.

$14.00

Joshua and the Children
Joseph F. Girzone

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Continues the teachings of Joshua— a stronger Joshua arrives in a deceptively ordinary village only to witness the doing of unscrupulous leaders and violent people.

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BT-0684813459

Paperback
224 pp.

$13.00

Joshua in the Holy Land
Joseph F. Girzone

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Joshua has come home. But home is no more peaceful than it was during the "time long ago" remembered by Joshua. Joshua in the Holy Land will carry every reader back to where it all began.

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BT-0684813440

Paperback
205 pp.

$13.00

Joshua and the City
Fr. Joseph F. Girzone

In the fourth book in the series, the beloved protagonist of the inspirational best-seller Joshua confronts the needs and injustices that face the residents of an anonymous city, as they await a visit from God.

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BT-0385485697

Paperback

$12.95

The Parables of Joshua
Joseph F. Girzone

The series continues with Joshua retelling Jesus' parables with a modern twist. Believing that the "zing" that Jesus' parables had in the first century has been lost in the 21st, Girzone has the Christ figure of Joshua presenting New Testament parables in an up-to-date cultural interpretation.

Item:
BT-0385495129

Paperback

$10.95

Landscapes of the Soul
A Spirituality of Place
Robert M. Hamma

Readers will find that they suddenly see with new eyes the places—past and present—that have shaped their spiritual journeys. At the same time, they will recognize these places as doorways into the presence of God.

Item:
OOP-672-2

Paperback
160 pp.

$9.95

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The Shepherd...
A Modern Parable About
Our Search for Happiness
Matthew Kelly

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The Shepherd is a story about a man who has found the happiness that our hungry hearts desire. His simple and peaceful spirit provides a vision of happiness that is deeply rooted in ancient wisdom, but may just be that "new vision of happiness" that can rescue us all.

Item:
BT-1929266073

Hardcover

$15.00

Pathways
Finding God in the Present Moment
Jean Maalouf

Pathways contains 15 reflections that demonstrate the possibility of finding the presence of God in the ordinary tasks and events of daily life. Through stories and examples, this well-known spiritual writer explains how an awareness of one's actions, feelings, habits, and attitudes can make a person more aware of the divine presence in everyday life and bring a person closer to God.

Item:
AP-211

96 pp.

$9.95

The Christ Centered Heart
Peaceful Living in Difficult Times
Rick Mathis, Ph.D.

This book begins and ends with the belief that Christ lives within the human heart and that the main purpose of life is to center on His presence.

Item:
LP-803871

160 pp.

$14.95

The Myth of More
And Other Lifetraps that
Sabotage the Happiness You Deserve
Joseph R. Novello, M.D.

The author helps readers realize that, while we can't be shielded from everyday ups and downs, we all possess the power to be happy. The title is also an excellent resource for counselors, spiritual directors, pastors, religious and clergy, and retreat directors. DRE's might also find this a fascinating book to use for adult ed classes.

Item:
PP-3941-3

Paperback

$16.95

The Cup of Our Life
A Guide for Spiritual Growth
Joyce Rupp

This book will both revitalize and enrich your relationship with the Divine through usage as well as group usage in parish settings, religious communities, and small Christian communities.

Item:
AM-625-0

Paperback
184 pp.

$15.95

Fresh Bread — 20th Anniv. Ed.
And Other Gifts of Spiritual Nourishment
Joyce Rupp

This popular classic introduced a hungry world to Rupp's unique brand of spiritual nourishment: prose, poetry, and prayer to help us reflect upon and rejoice in the sacred everyday world that is both around and within us. This Twentieth Anniversary Edition includes a new foreword, revealing retrospective insights about the budding of Rupp's own spirituality and illustrating the ongoing relevance of Fresh Bread in today's chaotic and fragile world. Over 100,000 copies of Fresh Bread are found throughout the world, along with Rupp's many other popular books and CDs.

Item:
AM-085-6

Paperback
160 pp.

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Inviting God In
Scriptural Reflections and Prayers
Through the Year
Joyce Rupp

God is always there, always waiting for our invitation to come in. Yet sometimes we need help hearing the knock at the door, putting some time aside, or beginning the conversation. Her thoughtful and perceptive reflections on scripture guide us as we open our hearts and ponder the meaning of God's word in our lives.

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AM-958-6

160 pp.

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May I Have This Dance?
An Invitation to Faithful Prayer
Throughout the Year
Joyce Rupp

This revised edition of Joyce Rupp's best-selling book May I Have This Dance? (over 158,000 copies sold) has been updated with new guided meditations for each month of the year. Joyce Rupp invites readers to join God in the dance of life. She explores twelve themes, including "The Road to Life" and "The Playground of God," following each with prayer suggestions such as litanies, guided meditations, and journal keeping. Readers will be delighted to accept the invitation to dance with the Divine Partner — a dance of truth and wholeness — throughout the seasons of the year.

Item:
AM-132-1

Paperback
224 pp.

$14.95

Out of the Ordinary
Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season
Joyce Rupp

This book contains over 125 thoughtful compositions drawn from the author's treasure trove of never before published works. Rupp offers here prayer resources for a wide variety of needs and times.

Item:
AM-920-9

256 pp.

$13.95

The God Instinct
Heeding Your Heart's Unrest
Tom Stella

In this simple, elegant, and literate book, Stella shows what can happen when we move from certitude to doubt, from stability to searching.

Item:
AM-32-0

160 pp

$14.95

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Everyday Epiphanies
Seeing the Sacred in Every Thing
Melannie Svoboda, SND

Have you ever had one of those experiences where you receive a deep insight at the least likely time, for example, when you?re brushing your teeth in the morning, sipping a cup of coffee, standing in a checkout line, or watching children? Many times it is as if we are meeting God for the first time, again. Melannie Svoboda is an artist with words, painting visual portraits of everyday life filled with glimpses of the sacred, if one is only willing to look.

Item:
OOP-730-8

Paperback
192 pp

$12.95

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Circling to the Center
One Woman's Encounter with Silent Prayer
Susan M. Tiberghien

This thought-provoking, prayer-provoking book is surprising in its ability to speak to the individual reader and call forth our own desire for God. It is an inspiring choice for the mature Christian and retreat and spiritual directors.

Item:
PP-3940-5

Paperback

$12.95

Everyday Simplicity
A Practical Guide To Spiritual Growth
Robert J. Wicks

Getting a spiritual life can seem like a luxury to be put off to another, quieter time. Robert J. Wicks believes that the search for a spiritual life begins not in some exotic, unreachable place but right where we are—in the midst of all the craziness. Here?s solid, common-sense advice on how to get a spiritual life — no matter how busy your day. Perfect for beginning spiritual seekers and a welcome companion for continuing pilgrims..

Item:
AM-12-6

Paperback
208 pp.

$12.95

Riding the Dragon
10 Lessons for Inner Strength
in Challenging Times
Robert J. Wicks

Psychologist and best selling author Robert Wicks is a specialist in the field of secondary stress and counsels people who help others--psychologists, doctors, nurses, and ministers. In Riding the Dragon, Wicks offers dragon riding lessons, drawing upon both Eastern and Western traditions. In this warm, compassionate, and highly personal guidebooks, Wicks offers encouragement and 10 lessons to help people engage their problems and grow through them

Item:
AM-94-0

Paperback
160 pp.

$12.95

Snow Falling on Snow
Themes from the Spiritual Landscapes of
Robert J. Wicks
Robert J. Wicks

This "best of Wicks" is ideal for longtime fans and new readers, or for anyone who is suffering loss or experiencing change of any kind. This is also a valuable resource for clergy and religious, and anyone in the helping professions.

Item:
PP-531-4

Hardcover

$11.95

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With All that We Have...
Why Aren't We Satisfied?
Clifford Williams

Prosperity and material comfort may be wonderful, but for many they are not enough. A better life, in fact a larger life, is the promise of this book to those who wonder why with all they have, they're still unsatisfied.

Item:
OOP-231

Paperback
192 pp.

$12.95

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The Light Within
A Woman's Book of Solace
Joni Woelfel

When they speak to one another from the heart, women have a language all their own. Woelfel is a master of the language. Through her wise words combined with a scripture passage and an original heartfelt prayer in each reflection, Woelfel offers courage and comfort, hope and solace to women young and old —whether they be single, divorced, widowed, or married.

Item:
AP-221-3

128 pp.

$9.95