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And God Said, "It's Good!" takes the sport of football and compares this favorite Sunday pastime to the Bible -- and it works. Once again, Gary Graf combines his love of sports with the Bible, resulting in an amusing and fun-loving book that delights any sports fan.

Comparisons include Hail Mary passes and answered prayers; immaculate receptions and Immaculate Conceptions; football stadiums and cathedrals; biblical verses and double reverses, plus good books and playbooks. These and many more parallels fill this lively and entertaining book every Catholic sports fan will love!

On any Sunday, you can bet some are brought closer to the spirit of the sport while others are more connected to the bible. The twenty chapters in this book compare football and the bible--with remarkable results!

*"Forgiveness and good works were just pre-game drills for the Lord's true purpose here on earth."

*"God rested on Sunday. Football is mostly played on Sunday. Coincidence? I think not."

Any author who can find similarities between the dazzling colors of a football team and the colorful vestments of a priest--needs to have his book read cover to cover. A delightful read for everyone--even if you're not remotely interested in football. Ligouri Publications Fall 2007, Hardcover 192 pages.
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This is Chicken Soup for the Soul’s first book written just for Catholics, and it is sure to please all Catholics, from the once-a-year attendee at Christmas Mass, to the devout church volunteer and daily worshipper. With 101 poignant and spirit-filled stories written by Catholics of all ages, this book covers the gamut, including fun stories about growing up Catholic to serious stories about sacraments and miracles. Whether the reader is a cradle Catholic, a convert, simply curious or struggling, these stories describe what it means to be a Catholic. They bring happiness, hope, and healing to everyone in all stages of life and faith.

Paperback; 1.1" H x 8.3" L x 5.5" W (0.95 lbs); 383 pages
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Oliva helps men develop and refine the skill of reflective living. He shows how the four basic male archetypes can be used as tools to help men grow toward maturity and wholeness. The positive and negative dimensions of each archetype are illustrated by the personal stories of thirteen men whom the author interviewed.

Author : Max Oliva

Format: Quality Paperback
Pages: 160
Dimensions: 5 1/2 X 8
Published: Sept. 1997
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Men need role models, too. Here are more than 70 of the best: great men of modern times who lived their faith even when it meant giving up everything they had.

From horse trader to prime minister, these are men from every walk of life. Doctors, lawyers, construction workers, and civil servants all found holiness where they lived and worked. Some of them were martyrs to oppressive governments. Others were martyrs to physical ailments, or other problems that are all too familiar to us.

A detailed topical index makes it easy to find heroes by their professions or by the problems they faced. Numerous photos bring the heroes to life as real people.

This is the perfect gift for any Catholic man or boy, and an inspiring pick-me-up when you need a spiritual lift. Paper, 304 pages. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003
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