Death creates a void, but no loss can compare with the death of a spouse. When his wife dies, a grieving husband faces the challenge of rebuilding his life - alone. Friends, neighbors, relatives - even his own children - can offer support and encouragement, but can never replace the bond that existed between husband and wife. This collection of thirty-one brief reflections, remembrances and meditations each considers a different facet of the grieving process. 112 pages, paperback. Quantity
Any woman who has lost a beloved husband knows that the feeling of loss never fully passes away. Here is a collection of poignant reflections for a wife mourning the loss of her husband. Concerns for widows like *Why,* *Identity Crisis,* *The Children,* *Superwidow,* *If Only,* and *Getting Through* are addressed in over forty reflections on different facets of the grieving process. Each offers insights that will touch a woman's heart, heal her soul and point out new and hopeful directions. 128 pages, paperback. Quantity
Adult children often need to do much more than make the funeral arrangements when a parent dies. The death of a parent can be a major life-changing event for the adult child.
The Death of a Parent is filled with stories of people who have lost a parent and how they dealt with the reality of that event. Eighteen stories divided into eight sections touch on a wide range of emotions and situations related to grief, loss and moving on with one's life in a healthy manner. A spiritual reflection concludes each of the sections. 128 pages, paperback.
“Shakespeare said, ‘Striving to do better, oft we mar what’s well,’ so I have decided to leave this book essentially as it was written. I hope that you find it speaks as well to you as it has to tens of thousands of other busy moms.” — FROM THE INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW EDITION
This classic meditation book for moms is now re-released in a 10th anniversary edition. With new NRSV Bible verses to help readers see the beauty in the everyday occurrences of motherhood, this book offers inspiration and support to moms of all ages. 260 pages, paperback, ACTA Publications Revised Fall 2003. Quantity
In this fun little book, Paul McFate offers fifty-two “scientifically corroborated” benefits of going to church—and it appears that the more often you go, the more positive the effects. Inspired to write this book to fulfill his spiritual duties as a godfather, Mcfate notes that “perhaps we all need a little support in the faith at some point or another.”
52 (Good) Reasons to Go to Church offers that support, with each reason based on a documented study. McFate argues that going to church regularly can:
Paul McFate is a communications specialist for the LDS Foundation in Provo, Utah. He is a husband and father of two children. Gregory F. Augustine Pierce is President and Co-Publisher of ACTA Publications. ACTA Publications Paperback 64 pages, May 2004 Quantity
Here are four of the most popular Catholic devotions, accompanied by a short passage from Scripture to inspire meditation on each mystery. A short history of each devotion, plus instructions for how to pray it using traditional rosary beads, is given. Included are:
* The Chaplet of Divine Mercy * The Franciscan Crown of Mary’s Joys * The Seven Sorrows of Mary (The Servite Chaplet) * The Rosary (including the Mysteries of Light)
“Don’t you share my problems with meditating on the mysteries of the life of Jesus and Mary? I lose my concentration easily. Sure, I start off fairly well at the beginning of each mystery; but before I realize it I’ve drifted off into thinking about some upcoming chore, such as my shopping list or some needed repairs at home. This book shows you how to read a quotation from Scripture before reciting each prayer of these four devotions. This method has enabled me to continually meditate on the specific mystery and still devoutly pray the intervening prayers. For me now, each prayer becomes the melody and the Bible verses the words to my spiritual song.” —Lucas J. Amato, S.F.O. ACTA Publications 2009 Paperback 80 pages.
