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Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena

Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena is a unique guided meditation from veteran Catholic journalist Marge Fenelon, who has created a new devotional practice from this classic novena that is a favorite of Pope Francis.

Since the seventeenth century, Catholics facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles have turned to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots through a special novena nine days of prayer for divine intervention. Catholic columnist Marge Fenelon resurrects this ancient tradition, also known as the Unfailing Novena, by reflecting on nine sacred sites associated with Pope Francis"s 2014 pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Reflecting on such holy places as Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives, and the Temple Mount, Fenelon helps readers explore the knots or impossible situations in their own lives in order to find peace.

Author: Marge Steinhage Fenelon

160 pages

5" x 7" Paperback

September 18, 2015

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for us.

Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man many even called him a living saint. This humble Italian priest who bore the wounds of Christ received thousands of letters and visitors each year, seeking his spiritual counsel, healing, and prayer. Padre Pios intense spirituality and holiness remain legendary and life-changing.

This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights. Read in detail about the many miracles of Padre Pio, and discover how knowing this powerful saint can change your life, too.

By far the best biography of Padre Pio ever written newly updated with more details and 16 pages of photos!

In his apostolic letter Patris Corde (With a Fathers Heart �), Pope Francis reflects on Saint Joseph and his multifaceted role as a father. The purpose of this letter, Pope Francis writes, is to increase our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal. Saint Joseph is a beloved father; a tender, loving father; an obedient father; an accepting father; a creatively courageous father; a working father; and a father in the shadows. As protector, advocate, and guardian of the Holy Family, Saint Joseph has always been venerated as a father to all Christians.

ISBN: 9781681929460

Saint Anthony of Padua from Catholic Book Publishing provides guidelines, devotions, and prayers for growth in the spirit of St. Anthony, who is called The Saint of the World for his devotion to teaching and preaching to all people. This book also offers a short biography of this extraordinary Saint, who was often forced to preach outdoors since no church could accommodate the vast crowds who came to hear him. With large type and a tenderly illustrated cover, Saint Anthony of Padua also offers prayers to St. Anthony and illustrations in two colors on its 128 pages.

Authored by world-renowned scholar Rev. Agostino Trape, O.S.A.,Saint Augustine from Catholic Book Publishing is a comprehensive biography of one of the Church's greatest and most quoted Saints. From the Saint's youthful wanderings away from the Church to his mother's prayers for his conversion and his eventual embrace of Catholicism,Saint Augustine provides a wealth of information. With an illustrated, flexible cover for easy use, this book paints an informative portrait of this extraordinary African Saint who defended and extended the reach of the fourth- and fifth-century Church.

Maximilian Kolbe's decision to take the place of a condemned man in the Auschwitz concentration camp is one of the greatest stories of heroism to emerge from the Holocaust. This book brings to life for a younger audience the incredible story of a Polish weaver's son who grew up to be a priest, a missionary, and a martyr.

Kolbe lived amid the political unrest, the social change, and the spiritual battles that shaped the modern world. In the thick of it all, he had one goal�to share the love of God with as many people as possible. And he was a great innovator, spreading the Gospel through multimedia�a work that took him all the way to Nagasaki, Japan.

With his deep love for Our Lady, Kolbe also founded a Marian movement that has spread throughout the world, the Militia Immaculatae, also known as the Knights of the Immaculata. His imitation of Mary's tremendous trust in God enabled him to bring hope everywhere he went, including a prison camp.

Throughout salvation history, Saint Michael the Archangel has appeared when God's people needed spiritual protection, healing, and victory. Today, many faithful still turn to him for assistance, and parishes across the world pray to him to defend our Church.

But what do we really know about Saint Michael?

In Saint Michael the Archangel you'll discover the fascinating "biography" of the angel whose mission from God is to do battle against Satan and all the evil spirits. Weaving together Scripture, history, papal documents, and popular devotion, author James Day fills in the gaps of our knowledge about Saint Michael, revealing the impact the mighty defender has on individuals, the Church, and the world.

Saint Michael the Archangel also highlights the main shrines dedicated to Saint Michael, and includes the text of prayers, hymns, and poems written to honor him.

Saint Rita: Saint of the Impossible from Catholic Book Publishing provides prayers to St. Rita, known for prayers, fasting, penances, and her intense devotion to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This book offers Novenas and devotions to St. Rita, including the fifteen Thursdays. This reverent booklet with a flexible, illustrated cover has large, easy-to-read type for frequent use.

Jesus told us to be perfect, and the Second Vatican Council highlighted this command by speaking of the universal call to holiness for all Christians. How do we answer this call? One great way is to learn from and pray with the saints, the ordinary men and women who fought the good fight to be holy until the end of their lives – and won.

The saints have inspired Christians for more than two thousand years because they show us what it looks like to follow Jesus Christ despite countless challenges and obstacles. This unique book contains short biographies of several saints, along with prayers to each one, for every day of the year. It also provides definitions of Church terms and other helpful back - ground information.

The saints in this collection come from every period of Church history and all walks of life. They represent numerous countries, cultures, age groups, and vocations. They show us that holiness truly is a path open to anyone, and by their example and prayers they help us to follow it.

Author: Dawn Marie Beutner

Paperback 548 pages

Size: 10 x 7

Publication Date: April 27, 2020

ISBN: 9781621643418

Written with deep devotion and respect for Jesus earthly father, these nine biblical reflections with accompanying prayers will help you to grow in your knowledge and love of St. Joseph. You, your family, and the Church across the world will be blessed by praying to the holy, humble, just, and trustworthy St. Joseph. He has the power to assist and protect us as he did most perfectly for Mary and their Son.

ISBN:9781953152305

Author: Most Rev. Arthur J. Serratelli

Only four women in the two thousand year history of the Churc se of Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, and Hildegard of Bingen have the distinction of being named Doctors of the Church because of their impact on the faith.

In Set the World on Fire, bestselling author, retreat leader, and spiritual director Vinita Hampton Wright offers a four-week personal retreat that immerses you in the dramatic lives, historical eras, and groundbreaking ideas of these formidable saints and invites you to develop the grit, humility, pragmatism, hope, joy, and vision these women possessed.

Each week of your retreat begins with weekend reading and prayer to introduce the saint and the primary topic of the chapter, followed by five days of morning and evening prayer. Much of the text comes from the saint's own writings. Scripture, reflection questions, and suggestions for action are designed to help you engage personally with the saint and her wisdom for living your faith.

Each week offers a unique and in-depth experience of the saint and her unique gifts to the Church:

• Week one: St. Therese of Lisieux the young Carmelite nun whose autobiography sent ripples across Christendom will teach you to love God through her Little Way.
• Week two: St. Teresa of Avila a Carmelite who spent years reforming her order and gave to the world a spiritual masterpiece called The Interior Castle will instruct you in trusting your personal experience of God.
• Week three: St. Catherine of Siena a Third-Order Dominican who poured out her life for people in need but also gave astute, sharp direction to Church leaders will guide you to live every moment with courage through the love of truth.
• Week four: St. Hildegard of Bingen a Benedictine abbess whose spiritual visions led to books, poetry, music, art, and early scientific discovery will show you how to engage life with passion and creativity.

Each woman"s experience of God, understanding of spirituality, and timeless wisdom gained her the title Doctor of the Church, which indicates that through her life, research, study, and writing, she has deepened and advanced the faith.

St. Teresa of Avila, one of the most interesting and important figures in the history of the Catholic Church, was also one of the most candid, entertaining, and brilliant correspondents of her century. This selection of letters offers a unique “behind the scenes” look at this extraordinary Doctor of the Church with details of her life not originally meant for the public.

St. Teresa of Avila's formal works—The Interior Castle and The Way of Perfection—were written with an eye toward censors. Her personal correspondence, however, tell the story of her life in vivid detail, including her struggles to reform the Carmelite order; Spanish mysticism in its formation; and the extraordinary range of relationships she maintained with priests, theologians, royalty, fellow religious, advisors, and friends.

The letters begin when St. Teresa was forty-six—two years before she founded her first convent for Carmelite reform in Avila, Spain—and continue until her death twenty-one years later. She exhibits worries, troubles, sadness, joy, triumphs, and questions throughout. Recipients of these letters, and the people discussed in them, include some of the famous and fascinating figures of late sixteenth-century Catholic Europe: St. John of the Cross; Philip II of Spain; St. Peter Alcantara; St. John of Avila; Ana de Mendoza, the Princess of Eboli; and Jerónimo Gracián de la Madre de Dios.

The story these letters tell is one of enduring importance to the history of the Church. From nascent beginnings to more detailed plans, it is possible throughout St. Teresa of Avila: Her Life in Letters to witness the birth of Spanish mysticism, the reform of the Carmelite Order, and the experiences of contemplative prayer and meditation that resulted in The Interior Castle.

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Format: Paperback

Pages: 352

Trim size: 6 x 9 inches

ISBN: 978-0-87061-313-5

On-sale date: January 5, 2018

The Glories of Maryfrom Catholic Book Publishing is an edition of St. Alphonsus Liguori's masterpiece about Mary, Blessed Mother of Jesus and Our Blessed Mother. This book, adapted by Rev. John Duffy, C.SS.R., is a very accessible version of St. Alphonsus's classic work about the privileges and intercessory power of Mary which has been translated into many languages. This illustrated edition ofThe Glories of Mary, in easy-to-read large type.

Dura-lux Cover

192 Pages

Size: 4 x 6-1/4

ISBN: 978947070707

The Imitation of Mary from Catholic Book Publishing is a new, updated version of the original companion volume to the beloved and highly esteemed Imitation of Christ. In this book, Rev. Alexander de Rouville, S.J., allows us to follow the Blessed Virgin through the key mysteries and events of her life. He reflects on Mary's conduct and sentiments throughout her life, from her Immaculate Conception to the birth, death and resurrection of her Son, Jesus, and finally to her glorious Assumption into heaven. With magnificent full-color illustrations, an attractive blue cloth cover, and stained edges, this edition of the Imitation of Mary teaches us how to conduct our lives if we truly want to live in imitation of Mary.