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NEW
NEW
RAYMOND ARROYO
ANTHONY DESTEFANO
THE WISE MEN WHO
FOUND CHRISTMAS
HOW THE ANGELS
GOT THEIR WINGS
$17.95
Hardcover, 48 pages
978-1-64413-620-1
Item #6201
ENDORSEMENTS
“Raymond Arroyo reveals the true
and inspiring adventure of the Magi,
who bravely followed the light given
them and found a treasure beyond
imagining.”
JIM CAVIEZEL
“In this beautiful book, Raymond
Arroyo is sharing the true Magi story
with everyone. It will surely inspire
all readers to adopt the lessons and
traditions of Three Kings Day—and
keep the Christmas spirit alive for all
12 days of Christmas.”
Finally, the True, Untold
Story of the Wise Men…
They were not three kings. Nor were they
from the Far East, or even Persia…
In this thrilling visual adventure capturing
the wonder of the Christmas season,
New York Times bestselling author
Raymond Arroyo shares the true, hidden
story of the mysterious Magi, who risked
everything to discover the truth. Based
on new historical evidence, The Wise Men
Who Found Christmas is the miraculous,
untold tale of three seekers who followed
a star and found themselves in the
middle of the greatest story ever told.
Stunningly illustrated by Diane Le Feyer,
this enchanting family keepsake is sure to
become part of your Christmas tradition –
and a reminder that chasing truth is often
the greatest adventure of all.
Who IS that angel that we see
perched atop the Christmas tree?
And how can angels fly so high,
soaring through the snowy sky?
And why do angels dress in white?
And do the angels ever fight? Who
made the angels? Any clue? He who
made them made YOU too!
With these charming rhyming verses,
Anthony DeStefano begins this
enchanting children’s book on perhaps
the most fascinating of all God’s
creatures — the angels.
How the Angels Got Their Wings is a
winsome introduction to the story of
the angels — pure spiritual beings of
extraordinary power made by God
to assist Him in carrying out His will.
Beginning with the creation of the angels
and the “war in Heaven” between the good
angels and the bad, this book introduces
children to the famous archangels
Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael — as well
as to Satan, the ringleader of the fallen
angels, who chose to rebel against God.
This book also acquaints children with
those special angels who are here with us
right now, helping to protect and guide us
$16.95
Hardcover, 32 pages
978-1-64413-517-4
Item #5174
— our guardian angels. It shows children
how angels can assist them with all the
problems they encounter in life, from
communicating with others to choosing
between right and wrong, and can protect
them from physical harm.
How the Angels Got Their Wings is a
beautifully illustrated, highly entertaining,
biblically correct, and theologically
orthodox introduction to angels. Once
children read it, they will be forever
comforted in knowing that God’s love for
them is so strong that He gave them not
only His Son, but the angels above so
they will never, ever be alone in life.
RACHEL CAMPOS DUFFY
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NEW
NEW
$34.95
Hardcover, 240 pages
978-1-64413-698-0
Item #6980
KEVIN AND MARY O'NEILL
THE HOLY MASS
On Earth as It Is in Heaven
Charming Catholic friends Fulton and
Cynthia return in this vivid comic-book
format to take children on a simple
yet profound journey through the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass.
Children will learn about God’s plan of
salvation and how the Real Presence of
Jesus in the Eucharist is at the very heart of
our Faith. This engaging book explores how
the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New
and unveils the beautiful typology found
in Scripture, such as how Mary—the new
Eve—bore Jesus, the fruit of her womb, for
our redemption. You’ll be inspired as you
explore new insights into how Moses and
the Passover relate to the Last Supper and
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Best of all, this book will equip you to share with family and friends:
• The mystery of transubstantiation
and the graces received by
frequently attending Mass
• Belief in the Holy Trinity, the Incarnation,
and the purpose of our creation
• God’s covenant relationships
in Scripture and His
Covenant with us today
• The story of our redemption
and God’s invitation to the
eternal wedding banquet
• How God’s instructions regarding
Old Testament worship continue
into today’s Liturgy
• The significance of the Sacraments
and deep meaning behind the
various elements of the Mass
KNOW THYSELF!
The Game of Temperaments
Discover the secret building blocks of your personality
with this fun and enlightening game that reveals
players' temperaments – the personal qualities that
make them who they are!
We are all born with distinct personality traits. Some
love going to parties, while others seek solitude. Some
are naturally brash and assertive, while others are
content to just get along. We don't pick and choose
these character features; they're just part of the way
we're made.
Ancient philosophers identified four basic
temperaments that wise thinkers through the ages
have used to understand human nature. Now comes
Know Thyself! The Game of Temperaments – the first
game to help you identify, understand, and appreciate
your own temperament, and those of your friends and
family.
Take charge or follow the lead? Jump in feet first
or analyze and contemplate? Introvert or extrovert?
Focused or distractible? All of these traits point to the
temperament you were born with. Which one is yours,
and how much of the others do you have?
$29.99 | Card game | 860002552743 | Item #u2743
GAME DETAILS:
• Age Range: 12+
• Players: 4+
• Time: 20 minutes
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NEW
NEW
JOURNEYS OF SAINT PAUL
GAME PIECES:
FR. TIMOTHY GALLAGHER, O.M.V.
St. Paul didn't spread the gospel alone. In fact, the
book of Acts refers to numerous individuals who
played key roles in his ministry. Each person had a
different critical part to play, including those who
delivered St.Paul's letters to the newly established
churches. This was a dangerous and arduous task.
Messengers braved harsh wilderness, barren deserts
— even the deadly Roman Legion! — to help St. Paul
get his Epistles to Christian brothers and sisters in
need of guidance and encouragement.
• 1 Gameboard
• 6 Messenger Pawns
• 200 Challenge Cards
• 18 Roman Legion
Tokens
• 30 Keys (six of
each color)
• 1 Manual
GAME DETAILS:
STRUGGLES IN THE
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Their Nature and Their Remedies
Here is a powerful, life-changing book that
will help you understand and conquer the
struggles you face in your spiritual life. It’s a
book for those who love the Lord and desire
holiness yet often feel adrift or stagnant in
their search for spiritual growth.
In Journeys of Saint Paul, you will be one of several
messengers dispatched to deliver one of St. Paul's
momentous letters. Your mission: Be the first to
cross the city gate and deliver St. Paul's letter to
its secret destination. But beware! The Romans
are intent on seeking and destroying all Christians,
so the chase may be on! This adventure requires
cleverness, courage, and tenacity — with billions of
souls at stake.
$39.99 | Board game | 860002552712 | Item #u2712
• Age Range: 8+
• Players: 2-6
• Time to Play: 30-
60 minutes
All of us encounter valleys on our journey
with the Lord — those periods of spiritual
desolation that are a painful yet unavoidable
feature of our prayer life. Spiritual desolation
is as complex as we are, so understanding
what is happening and responding to it
properly are critical to reaching the heights
of holiness.
With warmth and understanding, Fr.
Gallagher carefully identifies in this book the
various forms of spiritual and nonspiritual
$18.95
Paperback, 192 pages
978-1-64413-630-0
Item #6300
desolation and supplies the remedy for
each. You’ll learn how to discern whether
your struggles derive from medical or
psychological conditions or whether those
struggles are spiritual and permitted by the
Lord for reasons of growth. In each case,
you’ll be given the remedy for the struggle.
You’ll also learn the forms of spiritual
dryness and of the Dark Night — and how to
respond to them.
In chapter after chapter, Fr. Gallagher
presents a particular struggle as
experienced by fictional characters and then
provides the advice he gives to those who
come to him for spiritual direction about
that struggle. You’ll gain confidence as you
journey through desolation, and you’ll learn
to reject the enemy’s ploys to infect you with
a sense of hopelessness.
YOU’LL ALSO LEARN
• What to do when you are tired,
burned out, or overwhelmed by life
• How to respond when you feel
burdened or confused in prayer
• What it means when the enemy
causes a disturbance in your soul
• Spiritual tactics to employ when
you are experiencing struggles
• What to do when you
experience disquiet from worldly
agitations and temptations
• How to push back when the
enemy threatens your confidence
in God and His work in your life
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NEW
NEW
ADAM BLAI
ROBERT CARDINAL SARAH
THE EXORCISM FILES
True Stories of Demonic Possession
CATECHISM OF THE
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Drawing from his extensive experience
in assisting with cases of demonic
oppression and possession, in The
Exorcism Files, Adam Blai presents readers
with enlightening true stories and traces
their causation. Whether people provided a
gateway through Ouija boards, tarot cards,
Reiki, Yoga, or martial arts, Blai reports from
firsthand observation how they were lured
In this dynamic and authoritative book
on the spiritual life, Cardinal Robert Sarah
shows us how to enter into and progress
through the spiritual life. He notes that the
goal of this book is “to accompany all those
who have set their hearts on responding to
God’s love with a full, happy, fruitful life that
will culminate in the eternal happiness of
contemplating Him.”
into the occult.
Written as a catechism of the spiritual
$18.95
Paperback, 224 pages
978-1-64413-508-2
Item #5082
Blai also recounts shocking cases of
participation in covens and cults under the
guise of knowledge, empowerment, and
liberation. This is sometimes accompanied
by crimes and hauntings, which Blai also
documents. An essential guide for our
time, The Exorcism Files reveals numerous
striking truths about the supernatural,
including:
• The key signs of diabolic
possession — and how they differ
from those of oppression
• How dabbling in the occult
opens the door to evil
• Why the devil most intently attacks
priestly and religious vocations
• How evil can manifest itself in
physical objects or symptoms
• Why only priests, with their bishops’
permission, should perform the
solemn rite of exorcism
• How engaging in ghost
hunting is flirting with evil
Blai demonstrates that there is a
supernatural enemy in this world who is
trying to destroy us. Our defenses are the
Precious Blood of Jesus, the sacraments
of the Catholic Church, Holy Scripture, and
Church Tradition.
life, this book is organized around the
sacraments, prayer, asceticism, and the
liturgy and infused with a single goal: to
make us all aware that our Baptism is the
beginning of a great conversion — the great
return to the Father.
Cardinal Sarah invites you to journey
with him through the Gospels and
discover the origin and meaning of each
of the sacraments and how they are
essential to helping you grow in your
personal relationship with Jesus, foster
your contemplative life, and flourish in
communion with the Holy Trinity.
You will learn about the mysteries of our
Faith — from the importance of being
baptized shortly after birth, and thereby
“plunged into the paschal mystery,” to
receiving Confirmation as a child so as to
be open to the liberating action of the Holy
Spirit.
You will also learn about how the baptized
are to prepare for spiritual priesthood —
through docility and offering to God all the
love, works, joys, prayers, and sufferings
of their lives. In like manner, Cardinal
Sarah explains how to renew the ordained
priesthood, married life, and much more.
$24.95
Hardcover, 336 pages
978-1-68278-293-4
Item #Q82934
In chapter after chapter,
the Cardinal provides wise
counsel regarding:
• How loss of faith in the Real
Presence causes a decline
in Christian communities
• Our need to restore the
sacredness of the liturgy and
silent Eucharistic adoration
• The power of the Holy
Spirit at work through the
sacraments of the Church
• The dangers of revisionist
doctrines on morality based
on sociology and science
• Why laws prohibiting our
freedom of worship are more
deadly than any virus
• Why the sacrament of
Penance is essential for the
daily spiritual combat
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NEW
NEW
BISHOP ATHANASIUS SCHNEIDER
FR. DWIGHT LONGENECKER
THE SPRINGTIME
THAT NEVER CAME
THE SECRET OF THE
BETHLEHEM SHEPHERDS
The faithful deprived of the Mass.
Like most well-loved tales, the simple
Persecution and removal of clergy.
account of the adoration by the shepherds
Promulgation of communism and rampant
has grown and developed over the ages.
heresies. Dehumanization, dictatorship,
Extra traditions have attached themselves
and the destruction of life.
to it. Charming characters and details have
Bishop Athanasius Schneider experienced
these sufferings growing up in the 1960s in
the former Soviet Union, and they are now
a reality in the West. A witness to the truth
passed down from the apostles, Bishop
Schneider explains that, especially since
become part of the story. Beautiful preaching
points have illuminated the tale and unlocked
the story’s deeper meanings. Many of these
“extras,” however, were conditioned by
later cultural assumptions and colored by
devotions removed from historical reality.
the time of the French Revolution, natural
What are the true circumstances of the birth
law, order, and a sense of the supernatural
of Jesus Christ? What was Bethlehem like
$21.95
Hardcover, 320 pages
978-1-64413-513-6
Item #5136
have been eroded and replaced, through
Freemasonry and other false ideologies,
with widespread apostasy, to the point
where society is now almost entirely devoid
of God.
at the time of Jesus’ birth, and why was the
little village so important? How did Joseph
and Mary meet, and why did they travel to
Bethlehem? Were they really homeless the
night Jesus was born? Was there an inn, a
$14.95
Paperback, 144 pages
978-1-64413-804-5
Item #8045
ENDORSEMENTS
"This book is an enlightening pageturner,
and every Catholic should read it."
JESSE ROMERO, Author, The
Devil in the City of Angels
"Bishop Athanasius Schneider provides
a dazzling display of knowledge of
theology, the liturgy, Church history, and
the problems of the modern world and
the Church, all in service of explaining
complicated issues with a rare and
wonderful clarity."
JANET SMITH, American
Classicist and Philosopher
This riveting and climactic interview
with Bishop Schneider tackles each and
every controversial issue of our time.
With charity, wisdom, and occasional
humor, Bishop Schneider provides a rich
historical and theological perspective with
straightforward answers to a profusion
of startling questions on topics such
as ecumenism, ecology, Mass reforms,
the German Church, Hell, Purgatory, sin,
heresy, the roles of women in the Church,
the traditional liturgy, and much more!
Amid the encircling darkness, this
compendium of straight, authoritative
answers elucidates the truths of our Faith
“No vacancy” sign, and a grumpy innkeeper?
Who were the shepherds, why were the
manger and the swaddling clothes a “sign” to
them, and why were they so important to St.
Luke?
After completing The Mystery of the Magi —
his groundbreaking study of the wise men
— Fr. Dwight Longenecker took a sabbatical
in Jerusalem to study the ancient texts and
the geography, history, politics, and culture
of the time. He added his own firsthand
visit to present-day Bethlehem shepherds in
order to unlock “the secret of the Bethlehem
shepherds.”
This little book sheds new light on an old,
ENDORSEMENTS
“You've read the episode of the
shepherds, and you've sung it in carols.
But in this book you’ll see it, suddenly
vivid, perhaps for the first time.”
SCOTT HAHN
“Fr. Dwight Longenecker reveals the
secrets surrounding these shepherds
in his customary inimitable and
entertaining way.”
JOSEPH PEARCE
“Do you want to find Jesus? Start at
Bethlehem. Read the birth story with
fresh eyes with this revealing book.”
"The Springtime That Never Came
provides an authoritative and muchneeded
spiritual corrective to our deeply
with a piercing light. It will make you cheer
as it reorients you on your journey with
Christ.
old story, deepening its beauty and enriching
your Advent and Christmas celebrations for
years to come.
DAVID W. FAGERBERG,
University of Notre Dame
troubled era."
EDWARD PENTIN, Author, The Next Pope
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NEW
NEW
$17.95
Paperback, 160 pages
978-1-64413-724-6
Item #7246
ERIC & SUZAN SAMMONS
THE JESSE TREE
This Advent, lead your family closer to Christ
as you prepare for the Lord’s coming at
Christmas. Engage with the Old Testament
patriarchs and prophets who are the
branches in Jesus’ family tree and come to
understand fully how, in Christ, this family
history becomes the history of our salvation.
As you explore Jesus’ fascinating ancestry,
you’ll see how God’s plan of salvation
unfolds from Adam and Eve, through the
Old Testament prophets, to the birth of
Christ, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and
the sacraments of the Church. Marvel at
the parallels between Adam and Christ, the
New Adam; Eve and Mary, the New Eve; the
patriarch Joseph and St. Joseph, guardian of
the Redeemer; and others.
You will also learn about the rich, faithbuilding
customs surrounding the Jesse
Tree throughout the centuries — and how to
create your own. The image of a beautiful
ornament signifying an important person or
event in the Bible is provided for each day.
The daily meditation explains the mystery
of the ornament that is featured. And extra
information is included for families with
older children who want to “dig deeper” into
the significance of what is foretold.
The devotion in practice takes five to fifteen
minutes per day, depending on family needs
and style. Each day features the following:
• Full-color ornament with a
distinguishing symbol
• Biblical passage or story
illustrating the theme
• Brief, engaging meditation with
questions for discussion
• Traditional prayer to enrich the devotion
• “Dig Deeper” section for
real-life application
LITURGY OF THE HOME
TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC
PLANNER
Here is the daily planner you’ve long wanted. The
creators of the Illustrated Liturgical Calendars
designed a Traditional Planner with beautiful
illustrations for every feast, large paintings for
each month’s dedication, a prayer of the month,
scripture verses, and quotes from the saints.
Your basic weekly planner just met the beauty
and richness of the Liturgical Year. Covering
14 months, this planner not only includes both
the full Liturgical Year and the full calendar
year but gives you plenty of time to plan for
Advent and the Holidays when you get it before
November. Full-color images for every feast
reveals each week to you at a glance, so you’ll
never schedule a doctor’s appointment on a holy
day of obligation again! Minimalistic in feel, yet
neglecting no detail, you’ll have everything you
need at your fingertips.
This planner provides indications for:
• The primary feast for
each day according to the
traditional 1962 calendar.
• Days of fasting/abstinence according
to the 1962 laws, while also indicating
wherever fasting or abstinence are
still necessary under current law.
• Class of feast and vestment color
• First Fridays and Saturdays
• Holy Days of Obligation
• Ember Days
Featuring beautiful fullcolor
Sacred Art images
• Primary secular holidays
While this planner is rich in things of the faith, it has lost nothing in practicality. With a
monthly goal setting page, a spread for daily planning each week, weekly to-do lists, habit
trackers, and more. With ample space for notes, it’s sure to satisfy all your basic planning
needs. An additional bullet-journal style flex page each week allows for customized charts,
such as meal planning or budgeting. Liturgy of the Home’s mission with this planner is to
bring the faith into your daily planning to help you stay grounded amidst the chaos of life.
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NEW
NEW
STEPHEN F. AUTH WITH EVEYLN AUTH AND
LARAINE BENNETT
FR. SHAWN AARON, L.C.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE MUSEUM
Man's Search for God
Through Art and Time
THE LITTLE WAY OF
LIVING WITH LESS
Learning to Let Go with
the Little Flower
Have you ever visited a museum and
found the narrations in the self-guided-tour
headsets a bit tedious? Slightly too clinical,
perhaps? And have you ever noticed that
God is rarely mentioned in art museums
these days, unless in a cold, archaeological,
Do your possessions “spark joy”? In our
materialistic society, we are often plagued
with the slow torture of accumulated stuff,
which creates disharmony, prevents us from
living in the present moment, and keeps us
from setting our eyes upon Heaven.
“scientific” way? All of that is about to
change.
The Little Way of Living with Less is a spiritual
journey guided by St. Thérèse of Lisieux
$19.95
Paperback, 240 pages
978-1-64413-716-1
Item #7161
ENDORSEMENTS
“Stephen Auth detects the divine
everywhere and in everybody. Even at
the ‘Met’ he observes hints of God in
the art that abounds. He’s convinced
me!”
TIMOTHY MICHAEL CARDINAL
DOLAN, Archbishop of New York
“The Auths are right: Art attracts
people to faith. Their beautiful new
book is the proof.”
TIM BUSCH, Founder of Napa Institute
“Pilgrimage to the Museum is a game
changer for docents, pilgrims, and art
lovers everywhere.”
ELIZABETH LEV, Art Historian
In Pilgrimage to the Museum, author-curator
Stephen Auth takes you on a provocative
and colorful journey through the history of
Western art, interpreted through a lens of
profound Christian faith — appropriately so
since, in Auth's view, much of Western art
expresses humanity's search for God, the
Divine Artist-Creator.
In this beautifully illustrated voyage, drawn
largely from works on display at New York's
popular Metropolitan Museum of Art,
you will experience the ups and downs of
humanity's determined quest. Leaving all the
art-history jargon at the front door, Auth will
transport you in his spiritual time machine
from Egypt's Old Kingdom, through Greece
and Rome, to medieval Europe; from the
age of the Renaissance, through the Ages
of Exploration and Enlightenment; and from
the rise of atheism in the late 1800s to the
seeds of a spiritual rebirth in the modern
era. Along the way, you will experience anew
the masterpieces of many artists, from
Polykleitos to Raphael, Duccio to Rembrandt,
Monet to Picasso.
toward a “less is more” manner of living.
It shares one couple’s effort to downsize,
declutter, and detach — and the challenge
of growing in virtues that is associated with
this process. Indeed, this book serves as a
practical antidote to the consumerism and
commodification of daily home life today.
Through the words and example of the Little
Flower, you will find peace, joy, and security
as you learn how to overcome disorder
— whether physical, mental, or spiritual.
St. Thérèse will help form you in singlemindedness
to complete the ordinary with
extraordinary, selfless love, and you’ll soon
find yourself becoming intentional about
making God the center of your life and your
home.
Best of all, you will discover that “everything
is grace” (St. Thérèse) and will begin
thanking God for your many blessings and
experiencing His miraculous favors with
greater attention to the present moment.
Inspired by the Little Way, you will attend with
greater confidence to the things above and
“choose all” in holiness.
$18.95
Paperback, 176 pages
978-1-64413-538-9
Item #5389
ENDORSEMENTS
"This little book is a gem. Consider
it a handbook for living lightly in
this world. Let go of what weighs
you down and be truly present to
goodness and joy."
ELIZABETH FOSS, Founder,
TakeUpandRead.org
“A Christian in the world must live
within the paradox of provident
prudence while resembling as much
as possible the lilies of the field who
spin not, neither do they toil. Laraine
Bennett's wisdom is welcome help
for the journey.”
LEILA LAWLER, Author,
The Summa Domestica
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NEW
NEW
FR. ROBERT J. ALTIER
KEVIN VOST, PSY.D.
GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR
MARRIAGE
An Exploration of Holy
Matrimony from Genesis to the
Wedding Feast of the Lamb
YOU ARE THAT TEMPLE!
A Catholic Guide to
Health and Holiness
Our culture is facing a pandemic of obesity
and a marked rise in diabetes, heart disease,
This life is preparation for eternity, and from
cancer, and Alzheimer’s dementia. The
the beginning, God created marriage to help
problem is physiological, of course — but it is
married couples become saints. Indeed, God
also spiritual. Here is the book that will teach
has given to married couples the profound
you how to attain optimal health and true
gift of being able to fulfill the purpose of their
harmony of mind, body, and spirit within the
creation through, with, and in each other.
context of a well-rounded devotional life.
Marriage is a foreshadowing of Heaven, and
each married couple must work with God if
their marriage is to be a foretaste of eternity.
In his straightforward and engaging style,
Dr. Kevin Vost reflects upon teachings from
Scripture and St. Thomas Aquinas on the
In this thought-provoking and uplifting book,
sacredness of the human body. You will
$17.95
Paperback, 208 pages
978-1-64413-692-8
Item #6928
ENDORSEMENTS
“A remarkable expression of the
priestly mission which is, first and
foremost, at the service of the
Sacrament of Holy Matrimony and its
incomparable fruit, the family.”
RAYMOND LEO CARDINAL BURKE
“As I read through it, I was deeply
challenged and convicted of my own
self-centeredness throughout the
years of my marriage. This book is
desperately needed in our time.”
DR. BOB SCHUCHTS, Founder,
John Paul II Healing Center
“Essential reading for anyone
contemplating marriage as well as
those who’ve already entered the
Sacrament.”
DREW AND CATHY
MARIANI, Relevant Radio
Fr. Robert Altier unpacks the theological
significance of the Sacrament of Marriage
and brilliantly explains how it has been a part
of God’s plan from the beginning — and will
eventually be fulfilled at the Marriage Banquet
of the Lamb in Heaven. Teeming with practical
wisdom and clear examples, these pages
delve into the surpassing dignity of marriage
as a covenant and a sacrament — and a call to
holiness.
You will learn how the graces and virtues that
are conferred in the Sacrament of Marriage
transform the unity of the couple — not just
in the flesh but in the heart and soul. You’ll
learn how to predispose yourself to receive
this divine power and, best of all, how to
love your spouse more deeply. You will also
explore the significance of marriage vows and
how men are called to be the spiritual leaders
and women are called to be the heart of their
families.
Fr. Altier tackles contemporary questions and
concerns, such as the real meaning of “being
subject to one another in marriage” and those
sensitive and controversial issues regarding
sexual morality.
learn the degree to which sins such as
gluttony and sloth contribute to physical
and spiritual health problems. You will also
discover how factors such as genetics and
hormones impact body weight.
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1. Church bells — Initium: Dómine, lábia
mea apéries [Gregorian Chant]
2. Invitatory: Christus natus est
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3. Hymn: Iesu, Redémptor ómnium
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4. Responsory I: Hódie nobis
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5. Lesson (Isa. 40. 1–8): Consolámini
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6. Responsory II: Hódie nobis de
cælo [Gregorian Chant]
7. Lesson (Isa. 52. 1–6): Consúrge
[Gregorian Chant]
8. Responsory III: Quem vidístis,
pastores? [Gregorian Chant]
9. Lesson (Sermon of St. Leo the Great):
Salvátor noster [Gregorian Chant]
’Tis the season to expand your playlist—enjoy
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10. Responsory IV: O magnum mystérium
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11. Responsory V: Beata Dei Génetrix
María [Gregorian Chant]
12. Responsory VI: Sancta et immaculáta
virgínitas [Raffaele Casimiri, 1800–1943
13. Responsory VII: Beáta víscera
Maríæ Vírginis [Gregorian Chant]
14. Responsory VIII: Verbum caro factum
est [Hans Leo Haßler, 1564–1612]
15. Lesson (Homily of St. Augustine
on John 1): In princípio erat
Verbum [Gregorian Chant]
16. Te Deum laudámus (solemn
tone) [Gregorian Chant]
17. Stille Nacht (Douce nuit; Silent
Night; Sancta Nox) [Franz
Xaver Gruber, 1787–1863]
Track List
1. Advent Chant: Rorate cœli
Mass of Our Lady in Advent
2. Introit: Rorate cœli
3. Kyrie 8 ad libitum
4. Gloria 10
5. Gradual: Tollite
6. Alleluia: Ave Maria
7. Offertory: Ave Maria
8. Sanctus 10
9. Agnus Dei 10
10. Communion: Ecce virgo
Advent and Marian Offices
11. Antiphons: Ave Maria, Ecce nomen
Domini, In illa die, Jucundare
12. Hymn: Conditor alme siderum
13. Responsory: Ave Maria
14. Prose: Regnantem sempiterna
& Qui regis sceptra
15. Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-4
16. Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris
Mater (Simple tone)
17. Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris
Mater (Solemn tone)
18. Motet: Alma Redemptoris Mater
19. Antiphons: O Sapientia & O Emmanuel
Mass of the Vigil of Christmas
20. Introit: Hodie scietis
21. Gradual: Hodie scietis
22. Alleluia: Crastina die
23. Offertory: Tollite
24. Communion: Revelabitur
25. Responsory: Judæa et Jerusalem
26. Organum: Rorate cœli
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THE AFTERLIFE: PURGATORY AND HEAVEN
EXPLAINED
BY FR. DOLINDO RUOTOLO
In our age of incomparable uncertainty, this miracle-worker and
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ALTER CHRISTUS: PRIESTLY HOLINESS ON EARTH
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THE ANTICHRIST: THE FINAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST
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CATHOLIC ESSENTIALS: A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING
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A CATHOLIC SCIENTIST HARMONIZES SCIENCE AND
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A DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE: TRUSTING GOD
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THE DIARY OF SAINT GEMMA
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FINDING HAPPINESS IN A COMPLEX WORLD: RULES
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HANDBOOK OF MORAL THEOLOGY
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HOLINESS FOR EVERYONE: THE PRACTICAL
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HOW THEY LOVE MARY: 28 LIFE-CHANGING STORIES
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THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE LOVE
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THE SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
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ST. THOMAS AQUINAS RESCUES MODERN
PSYCHOLOGY
BY FR. BRIAN THOMAS BECKET MULLADY, O.P., S.T.D.
In this powerful and reassuring book, Fr. Brian Mullady examines the
nature of a healthy Christian emotional life, and ultimately provides
the Catholic answer to the problematic theories of Sigmund Freud.
You will learn nothing less than how to advance from spiritual infancy
to maturity.
$17.95, 176 pages, Item #Q82835
UNLEASHING HOPE: THE BIOGRAPHY OF VENERABLE
MARIA LUISA JOSEFA OF THE MOST BLESSED
SACRAMENT
BY SISTER TIMOTHY MARIE KENNEDY, O.C.D.
Unleashing Hope draws you into the powerful life of Luisa de Ia
Peña Navarro, "Mother Luisita," a petite woman from a small town
in Jalisco, Mexico, who devoted her entire life to serving the poor,
the sick, and especially the children. She established schools,
hospitals, and orphanages at a time when it was against the law to
even be a Catholic.
$18.95, 360 pages, Item #4924
A SURFER’S GUIDE TO THE SOUL
BY BEAR WOZNICK
In this compelling spiritual memoir, Bear takes you on a journey from
the “mountain waves” of Hawaii to “the Wedge” of Newport Beach,
California, showing how his experience surfing led him to a profound
encounter with God. “Wave after timeless wave breaking on the shore
drew me into a contemplation of God’s eternity.”
$18.95, 176 pages, Item #5488
WAR AND PEACE: A SHEEN ANTHOLOGY
BY ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN
Here, in a single compilation, are Bishop Sheen’s most clearly
delineated investigations into the underlying causes of communism
— every bit as relevant today as when he spoke them — along with an
entirely sound and hopeful program for defeating it.
$19.95, 416 pages, Item #6881
TAUGHT BY TEN: A PSYCHOLOGIST FATHER LEARNS
FROM HIS TEN CHILDREN
BY DR. RAY GUARENDI
Raising ten kids revealed to Dr. Ray Guarendi and his wife, Randi, a
lifetime of insightful lessons. He shares his wisdom with clarity and
abundant humor, because as any mother or father knows, parenting
is too important to be taken too seriously. With his tenfold experience
as a father, Dr. Ray gives guidance that will help you gain confidence
toward molding and instructing your own children.
$14.95, 144 pages, Item #Q82613
YOU SHALL STAND FIRM: PRESERVING THE FAITH IN
AN AGE OF APOSTASY
BY FR. WILLIAM CASEY, CPM
This riveting book is a clarion call to Catholics to “wake up” in the face
of pandemic irrationality and worsening medical fascism. Now is the
time for you to begin truly to understand and live the Faith, to speak
the truth, and to share it.
$18.95, 272 pages, Item #Q82422
THEY ARE LIVING IN CHAINS: MY QUEST TO LIBERATE
AFRICA’S “UNTOUCHABLES”
BY GRÉGOIRE AHONGBONON
In this gripping memoir, Grégoire Ahongbonon recounts his journey
from a simple garage owner to a beacon of hope to the homeless
and mentally ill of West Africa. You’ll learn how a succession of life
trials and hardship brought him to the brink of suicide — and how God
intervened and set his life on a new and valiant course.
$18.95, 192 pages, Item #7024
YOU ARE CALLED TO GREATNESS
BY FR. LEO J. TRESE
Here’s the one book you need to break through to higher ground
and attain holiness in your ordinary life. In these short, compelling
chapters, Fr. Leo Trese brilliantly explains how we can manifest our
faith, hope, and love for God in our everyday lives, and he shares
concrete ways you can grow in zeal through simple actions.
$17.95, 144 pages, Item #7222
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