Key features:
*Selected excerpts from the works from John of the Cross *Guide to reading the works *Extensive annotated bibliography *Photos and color reproductions of masterpiece artwork
Paperback, 216 pages Pauline Books & Media Fall 2004
For centuries, Celtic spirituality has contributed a special flavor to Catholicism, one that still helps many people refocus their lives in the face of increasing complexity and stress. In his new book, Monsignor Eric R. Barr offers readers an updated approach to this timeless spiritual pathway. With beautiful imagery and an accessible style, Msgr. Barr shows readers how the basic tenets of Celtic spirituality have incredible importance and meaning for today's believers.
Each chapter opens with an engaging story to draw in the reader, then moves into a discussion of the different virtues of Celtic spirituality that readers can use as markers in their spiritual journey. Each chapter ends with ideas for readers to apply to their everyday lives. This informative and engrossing book will serve as a helpful guide for those wishing to follow the path of Celtic spirituality. ACTA Publications Paperback 144 pages
Deals with the pain and the accident that almost took Fr. Groeschel's life as well as evil and the scandal in the Church. Softcover, 128 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Summer 2004. Quantity
With clarity and conviction, Weigel examines the foundations of Catholic faith and explores the topics of grace, prayer, vocation, sin and forgiveness, suffering, and—most importantly—love. Putting a dramatic face on this invitation to Catholicism, Weigel introduces some of the figures who have shaped his faith and thought.
In these letters, George Weigel conveys the power of a faith that is at once personal and universal, timely and eternal. His book will inspire not only the young generation of Catholics but also the faithful, the doubtful, and the searchers of every age.
George Weigel is a Catholic theologian, a leading commentator on religion and public life, and the best-selling author of The Courage to be Catholic and Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II. Ignatius Press 2004. Hardcover, 262 pages. Quantity
"There are two things that one can never say often enough: one, that the game exists only to be enjoyed; and two, that there is no limit to the number of ways that it can be enjoyed. Diamond Presence shines a light upon these two truths." Bill James, author of The Bill James Handbook A touching collection of twelve true, short stories in which the authors relate how they came to feel the presence of God while enjoying the great American pastime of baseball as players, coaches, parents, children, or just plain fans.
ACTA Publications Hardcover 176 pages, September 2004
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
