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The Second Book of Catholic Jokes

Tom Sheridan
The Second Book of Catholic Jokes
And Other Godly Humor

The follow-up collection of clean and well-intentioned jokes designed to spark smiles, laughter, and maybe even a little introspection on the human condition.

 
Beyond the Walls

Paul Wilkes
Beyond the Walls
Monastic Wisdom for Everyday Life

In this Tenth Anniversary Edition of the classic work, author Paul Wilkes has added his own original, full-color photography and a new Introduction. Each chapter opens with a description of Wilkes' physical visit to the monastery, which he uses to lead into difficult explorations of issues such as faith, prayer, community, and discernment.

 
A Gathering of Angels

Victoria Leland
A Gathering of Angels
Seeking Healing after an Infant's Death

A Gathering of Angels collects the wisdom of five mothers who have lost an infant child and their NICU nurse on twenty-two different aspects of grief. They became "angels" to each other—souls who appears in our lives at times of crisis and walk alongside us as we journey through hardship.

 
Good News in Bad Times

John P. Lozano
Good News in Bad Times
Discovering Spiritual Meaning in the Midst of Crisis and Uncertainty

In Good News in Bad Times, Lozano draws from his wealth of personal life experience, and from the lives of those he has met on his faith journey, to prove that with crisis comes opportunity—opportunity to open our eyes and arms to God’s strength.

 
The Song We Chose to Sing

Sheldon Cohen
The Song We Chose to Sing
Poetic Reflections on the Christian Life

A truly unique album of musical reflections on the Christian life. Featuring spoken poetry by Joan Bransfield Graham, as ready by Mary Hilyard, and classical music arranged and conducted by Sheldon Cohen.

 
The Complete Psalms

Pamela Greenberg
The Complete Psalms
The Book of Prayers Songs in a New Translation

Pamela Greenberg offers a new translation of the Book of Psalms that reinvigorates these beautiful prayers with the original passion and emotion with which they were written.

 
Father Damien

Anwei Skinsnes Law et al.
Father Damien

By looking at the 16 years of his life spent at Kalaupapa through the eyes of those who knew him best, this book focuses on Father Damien's relationship with the people of Kalaupapa and also discusses his legacy in the context of current discussions related to leprosy and human rights.

 
The Best Hymns Album in the World...Ever


The Best Hymns Album in the World...Ever

The Best Hymns Album in the World...Ever delivers 50 of the most stirring hymns ever written.

 
The Divine Mercy Chaplet CD

Sheldon Cohen
The Divine Mercy Chaplet CD

Scriptural Meditations for the Divine Mercy Chaplet offers one of the most popular Catholic devotions accompanied by a short passage from Scripture to inspire meditation on each mystery.

 
The Catholic Companion to Jesus

Mary Kathleen Glavich
The Catholic Companion to Jesus

The Catholic Companion to Jesus is an in-depth exploration of the life, times, and legacy of Jesus of Nazareth.

 
Perspectives on Marriage—FACET edition


Perspectives on Marriage—FACET edition

A new version of Perspectives on Marriage that includes the F.A.C.E.T. marriage preparation resource is now available. This powerful tool will encourage couples to engage in active conversation.

 
The World as It Should Be

Gregory F. A. Pierce
The World as It Should Be
Living Authentically in the Here-and-Now Kingdom of God

Through 30 short essays in The World as It Should Be, businessman, social-justice worker, and citizen organizer Greg Pierce sets out to help people reimagine the kingdom of God as Jesus originally intended.

 
Challenging the Culture of Corruption

Patrick M. Collins
Challenging the Culture of Corruption
Game-Changing Reform for Illinois

In this important book, Patrick Collins gives a first-hand account of the federal investigation and trial that landed former Governor George Ryan in prison and demonstrated the cost and tragic consequences of Illinois' "culture of corruption."

 
God on-the-Go (NRSV Catholic)


God on-the-Go (NRSV Catholic)
New Revised Standard Version -- Catholic Edition

The NRSV Catholic Edition
(with the Deuterocanonical Books)!

Available Now!

 
Harmony

The Priests
Harmony

The Priests, the singing global superstars who broke the Guinness world record for the fastest selling classical debut album of all time, have released their second album: Harmony.

 
The Long Yearning's End

Patrick Hannon
The Long Yearning's End
Stories of Sacrament and Incarnation

Award-winning author Patrick Hannon returns in his third collection of stories and memoirs: The Long Yearning's End.

Available Now!

 
A Planet of Grace

Bernadette McCarver Snyder et al.
A Planet of Grace
Images and Words from Biosphere One

A Planet of Grace pairs the meditative writing of Bernadette McCarver Snyder with beautiful photographs by James Stephen Behrens and reminds us to always revere our blessed Planet Earth.

Available now!

 
God's Greatest Hits

Sheldon Cohen
God's Greatest Hits

What's on God's playlist? The hymns and spirituals on God's Greatest Hiits are among the most cherished songs in the Christian canon.

 
Prayers for Sleepless Nights

Helen Reichert Lambin
Prayers for Sleepless Nights

A collection of prayers to help all of us through those long nights when sleep won't come.

 
Intercessions of Mercy

Sisters of Mercy et al.
Intercessions of Mercy

The prayers in Intercessions of Mercy are simple invocations that link prayer to God with service to others.

 
While We Wait

Heidi Schlumpf
While We Wait
Spiritual and Practical Advice for Those Trying to Adopt

To help adoptive parents-to-be through the stress of the adoption process, author Heidi Schlumpf presents this collection of reflections with words of commiseration, compassion, and hope.

 
Stoking the Fire of Democracy

Stephen Noble Smith
Stoking the Fire of Democracy
Our Generation's Introduction to Grassroots Organizing

Stephen Smith is a voice from and for the next generation of fighters for social justice, giving his young adult colleagues an introduction to grassroots organizing.

 
Witnesses to Racism

Lois Prebil
Witnesses to Racism
Personal Experiences of Racial Injustice

Heartfelt testimonies by members of the Archdiocese of Chicago about their own experiences with racial injustice.

 


 





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