Children come to know the saints as real people while learning the Christian values that make them examples for us all. Cards also offer suggested learning activities. Ages 9 and up.
189 cards, box size: 7 1/4" x 9 7/8" x 3 5/8", card size: 6 1/2" x 9". Quantity
By Christine O'Keeffe Lafser
The death of a child leaves parents, siblings, family, and friends devastated at a life lost too soon. Author Christine O’Keeffe Lafser addresses the intense emotions faced by those who have lost a child and invites the reader to take a journey of faith and build a new life.
In a series of touching profiles written by parents and siblings, the lives of infants, children, teenagers, and adult children are remembered and celebrated. From miscarriage and murder, to illness and accidents, families share feelings and memories of children they’ve loved and lost.
Accompanying meditations address the stages of grief and recount the real experiences of those living through them. Scripture verses provide spiritual comfort, and an appendix lists grief-support resources. Most importantly, Lafser offers families hope that life can and will go on. Paperback, 418 pages; Spring 2002 Quantity
By Angela Ann Zukowski and Pierre Babin
Only seven percent of that which is communicated is done through words. A message is largely expressed through the less tangible elements of sound and images. Global culture has gone from the Age of Print, where intellect, doctrine, and the written word ruled, to the Era of the Media, where communication, connection, and experiential immersion are key. The Gospel in Cyberspace maps these changes and offers guidance in navigating the new frontier as it relates to the Church.
Authors Pierre Babin and Angela Ann Zukowski draw upon their experience in evangelization, catechesis, and media to lead readers through the new technologies. They insist that, while the message will remain the same, the delivery must change if the Church is to reach and retain an audience. To foster this change, they walk the reader through the shifting paradigm of current catechetical practices to the possibilities of evangelizing in the enriched environment of the Internet Age. Through historical perspective, questions for reflection, and suggestions for implementation, this insightful book blazes into the new millennium, guiding readers to avoid the dangers while taking risks to nurture faith in the Internet Age. Paperback 205 pages, Spring 2002
By applying in-depth investigation to deep spiritual questions, Hauser reminds us that when faith is challenged, God remains with us and is our source of strength. Using learned analyses, scientific theories, and examples from Scripture, Hauser offers practical help for Christians in using faith to more effectively deal with suffering. Paperback 216 pages. Loyola Press Fall 2002.
Spending Christmas alone in a nursing home, two elderly women, Florence and Myrna, share their longing for the love of a traditional family Christmas. In order to prove to a doubting Florence that the joy of Christmas still exists, Myrna bets that someone will make room in their hearts and home for a stranger. Hardcover, 72 pages, Loyola Press Fall 2003.
In Still Called by Name, Father Dominic Grassi, an urban priest, natural storyteller, and author of the popular Bumping into God books, reflects on his vocation and recalls the reasons he became a priest. Through poignant and often humorous recollections from his thirty years as a priest, Grassi celebrates the special moments of grace he has witnessed and the special people who have touched his life.
Grassi pulls aside the veil of mystery shrouding the priesthood and breaks down barriers between priests and lay people. Grassi shares simple stories that reveal the incredible joy, profound awe, and overwhelming peace he finds in his life as a priest. Still Called by Name, restores faith and trust in priests at a critical time for the Catholic Church. Hardcover, 200 pages, Loyola Press Fall 2003
Christians worldwide have been blessing themselves with the sign of the cross for centuries. But few who use this simple, familiar gesture know its impact as a powerful prayer. Author Bert Ghezzi shows how this potent prayer engages the Holy Spirit and affirms Christian identity. With insights derived from Scripture, church teachings, and personal experience, Ghezzi encourages people to utilize this powerful sign in their daily life.
Drawing on the fascinating history of the sign of the cross, Ghezzi reveals six dynamic truths of the spiritual life that God gives. The Sign of the Cross brings forth an opening to God, renewal of baptism, mark of discipleship, acceptance of suffering, defense against the devil, and victory over self-indulgence. This inspirational book brings to life the blessings of this ancient prayer and guides Christians to a renewed experience of God. 120 pages Harcover, Loyola Press February 2004
Approximately thirty percent of baby boomers were baptized and raised Catholic. After years of practicing a religion that seemed dry and rigid, many “boomers” drifted away from the faith. A Faith for Grown-Ups reintroduces Catholicism to those seeking to reconnect with their faith. With wit and keen understanding, Lockwood explores the common experience of growing up Catholic from the 1950s through the 1970s and invites disconnected Catholics to encounter a faith for grown-ups.
Writing from an adult perspective for an adult audience, Lockwood covers all the major aspects of Catholicism and offers practical suggestions for cultivating an adult faith. In personal stories, both humorous and heartrending, Lockwood traces his personal pilgrimage from the Catholicism of his childhood to the rich, meaningful spirituality of his adulthood. Hardcover, 300 pages, Loyola Press, May 2004
We live in a body-conscious society with people filling gyms in an attempt to get, and stay, physically fit. The Ignatian Workout promotes the importance of achieving spiritual fitness and presents a dynamic program of “workouts” based on Saint Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises.
Designed for reading, reflection, and prayer, The Ignatian Workout includes a brief history of St. Ignatius and an overview of the Spiritual Exercises. Based on a four-week program, originally designed as a 30-day retreat, each week focuses on different elements of the mystery of the Christian faith. Full of practical suggestions for becoming spiritually fit, the book concludes with a complete resource guide of books and Web sites for continued study. 300 pages, paperback, Loyola Press June 2004.
In thirty short chapters, author Lonni Collins Pratt and Father Daniel Homan, O.S.B. provide stories, reflections, prayers, and actions through which the reader can understand Benedict's principles and allow them to shape ordinary life. This small but powerful book can be used for personal retreat, spiritual reading, and general reflection.
5 x 6 Paperback, 270 Pages Quantity
