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With the exclusive Foundations of Faith approach, everyone can learn and understand the teachings of the Catholic Church that can transform their lives. Get this never-before-seen edition of the Catechism today!

Pocket Guide to the Rosary, a catholic book by Matt Fradd, teaches Catholics how to pray the rosary by truly meditating on its mysteries.

The Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a beautiful, prayerful book by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson helps Catholics enter into the Sacrament of Reconciliation deeper. It's small size and durable Alpha Cowhide cover make it perfect to bring with you when you go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation!

You have a Father in heaven who loves you. No matter your experience with earthly fathers, God’s divine fatherhood continues to reach for his children. In The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You into the Heart of God, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, leads readers through a 30-day journey that unveils the boundless love of God the Father, who has “a plan of sheer goodness” for each of us (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1). By highlighting stories of heroic earthly fathers, The Father reminds Catholics of the deep love God has for us because of our very identity. The Father presents 30 inspiring stories of exemplary fathers who reflect God’s paternal love, along with: Relevant quotes from Scripture Reflections and prayers And space provided for readers to write down responses to what they have read. Dive deeply into the heart of God and grow in relationship with your heavenly Father with The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You into the Heart of God. Pages: 160 "The Father by Fr. Mark-Mary has been a helpful resource for me during my time of prayer. Through the stories, biblical passages and meditations provided in this work, I have perceived the Father’s delight in me as His beloved son. I highly recommend this book!" —Fr. Josh Johnson Director of Vocations, Pastor, Author & Podcast Host of Ask Fr. Josh "Christians often talk about having 'a personal relationship with Jesus' or being 'guided by the Holy Spirit.' But what about God the Father? Do we find our identity in the Father's love and live from that love day-by-day? Thankfully, Fr. Mark Mary's The Father helps us do just that... Through Scripture, the saints and compelling stories of true fatherhood, this book beautifully brings us deeper into the heart of the Father's love. –Edward Sri Author of When You Pray: Trust, Surrender and the Transformation of Your Soul and host of the acclaimed podcast All Things Catholic "Powerful, engaging, and vitally important. Fr. Mark-Mary speaks straight into our hearts with words that help to trust in the goodness and love of God the Father. In a world where so many of us have wounded relationships with earthly fathers and complicated ideas of what it might mean to have a Father in heaven, this book draws us toward the life-giving truth about our dignity and worth in the eyes of a loving God." –Danielle Bean Host of the Girlfriends podcast "Through moving accounts of fatherhood and insightful meditations on Sacred Scripture, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, draws us to a deeper understanding of the merciful and loving heart of our Heavenly Father. This guided retreat will be a source of inspiration and an opportunity for the reader to renew their identity as a beloved son or daughter of God.” –Fr. Michael Bruno, STDDean of Seminarians, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Professor of Church History St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie "Whether we tend to take God’s fatherhood for granted or ache to believe in the Father’s love, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames’ The Father will gently shake us awake to the most beautiful reality of our lives: we have always been, and always will be, loved." –Claire Dwyer Author This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, and co-founder, Write These Words

Excellence in Publishing Awards - Prayer [Finalist] Improve the Way You Pray in Adoration The Pocket Guide to Adoration equips Catholics with the tools they need to improve the way they pray and cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. Drawing from the wisdom of the Church and the writings from spiritual masters like St. Teresa of Avila and Fulton Sheen, Fr. Josh Johnson has produced an evergreen resource that Catholics will want to take with them every time they go to Adoration. This pocket guide includes: Stories of Eucharistic miracles Lectio divina prompts and reflections Inspiration from the saints Litanies and devotionals, including the Litany of Trust by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia of the Sisters of Life. Its small size makes it easy to carry, fit into a purse or handbag, or hand out at your parish. It has a beautiful Alpha Cowhide cover that will last for years. This essential pocket guide by Fr. Josh Johnson teaches Catholics: How to remain fixed on the face of Jesus during adoration. What to do with the distractions that will inevitably come in prayer. How to discern with the Holy Spirit the invitation from Jesus to rest during their time in Eucharistic Adoration. How to overcome spiritual dryness. How to pray with the Sacred Scriptures. How to pray with the mysteries of the Rosary during Adoration. How to pray with the lives of the saints. How to discern practical, concrete actions to take after Adoration. Catholics who struggle to stay focused in prayer, who struggle to be consistent in their relationship with Jesus, who don’t know what to do in Adoration, or who simply need encouragement and inspiration to get there, will deeply appreciate this tiny but mighty book. Pages: 144 If you would like to use the Pocket Guide to Adoration immediately, click here to see the e-book.