A New York Times bestseller from the author of Dusk, Night Dawn, Hallelujah Anyway, Bird by Bird, and Almost Everything.Author Anne Lamott writes about the three simple prayers essential to coming through tough times, difficult days and the hardships of daily life.Readers of all ages have followed and cherished Anne Lamott’s funny and perceptive writing about her own faith through decades of trial and error. And in her new book, Help, Thanks, Wow, she has coalesced everything she knows about prayer to these fundamentals.It is these three prayers – asking for assistance from a higher power, appreciating what we have that is good, and feeling awe at the world around us – that can get us through the day and can show us the way forward. In Help, Thanks, Wow, Lamott recounts how she came to these insights, explains what they mean to her and how they have helped, and explores how others have embraced these same ideas.Insightful and honest as only Anne Lamott can be, Help, Thanks, Wow is the everyday faith book that new Lamott readers will love and longtime Lamott fans will treasure. Read more

Since its first publication, The Way of the Heart has helped millions of men and women cast off the anger and greed that trouble the world—and find love, compassion, and peace in the heart of God. Inspired by the ancient teachings of St. Anthony and the Desert Fathers,The Way of the Heart clears before us a spiritual path consisting of three stepping-stones: Solitude (learning not to be alone but to be alone with God); Silence (the discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended and kept alive); and Prayer (standing in the presence of God with the mind in the heart). Distinguished theologian Henri Nouwen brilliantly illuminates each of these disciplines. In reflections that are beautifully clear and practical, as uplifting on the fourth reading as on the first, he helps us separate the wheat from the chaff in our spiritual lives–and reconnects us with what truly matters. Within this one small book lies the most relevant and inspiring challenge that we shall ever face: to surrender the compulsive noise of the world for the way of the heart that leads us to God. Read more

A testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love, this story of a wrongfully incarcerated woman's fight for freedom and her family will inspire all. Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested and convicted of a crime she did not commit.  Sentenced to life in prison, Henderson faced the untenable: leaving her young children as she entered the brutal prison system. Even as she faced violence, mistreatment, Henderson persevered with hope and determination. She never lost sight of her innocence—or her deeply held role as a mother. She also gained new purpose, fighting for her clemency and for the rights of incarcerated women, especially mothers. As the years passed, Henderson experienced hope through serendipitous events and calls, letters, and too infrequent visits with her children and other family. With the support of the prosecutor who once sought her conviction and the Missouri governor, Henderson was granted clemency and received a full pardon after nearly thirty-five years behind bars.When the Light Finds Us is a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human resilience and the transformative power of hope. Henderson's story will inspire readers to persevere through their own struggles, reminding us of the strength of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond of a mother's love. In a world often filled with darkness, Judy Henderson's journey is a beacon of light, illuminating the path to redemption and the triumph of justice.     Read more

Find Peace and Strength in Suffering with Padre Pio as Your GuideDiscover the profound story of one of the most beloved saints, Padre Pio, and his miraculous stigmata. In "Padre Pio and His Stigmata: A 28-Day Prayer Journey," you’ll walk day by day with Padre Pio, learning to see suffering through the lens of faith. This unique prayer book offers a month-long journey to deepen your relationship with God and find strength, peace, and hope amid life’s trials.Transform Your Suffering into Spiritual Strength: Discover how Padre Pio turned his pain into a powerful connection with God and learn how you can do the same.Daily Reflections and Prayers: Each day offers an inspiring reflection and prayer to help you find purpose and peace in times of hardship.The Mystical Stigmata of Padre Pio: Learn the story of Padre Pio’s stigmata and what this divine gift revealed about faith, sacrifice, and divine love.A 28-Day Path to Peace: Structured as a month-long journey, this prayer book will guide you in making prayerful offerings out of life’s challenges, following Padre Pio’s example.Deepen Your Faith and Resilience: Experience a transformative approach to suffering by uniting your struggles with Christ, inspired by one of the most extraordinary spiritual figures of our time.“I’m not sure this book is for me. I don’t know much about Padre Pio.”No worries! This 28-day prayer journey is accessible to anyone, regardless of prior knowledge. You’ll learn about Padre Pio’s life and teachings while reflecting on how his example can guide you in your own spiritual journey.“I’m going through a tough time—how will this book help me?”This prayer book is specifically designed to offer hope and strength during difficult moments. With daily prayers and reflections, you’ll find comfort and support in Padre Pio’s story of faith and resilience, learning to see suffering through a transformative new lens.Embark on a 28-day journey with Padre Pio today, and find the strength and peace you need to face life’s challenges. Add "Padre Pio and His Stigmata" to your cart now! Read more

2018 Catholic Writer's Guild Award Winner! Whether we are carrying out routine life behaviors, trying to pray, or conversing with others, the way our minds work significantly impacts how well we function. But many times we may feel like our mind has a mind of its own. You fall into bed exhausted at the end of the day, craving a good night's sleep, only to have your mind race in a million directions. Prayer is an exercise in futility, full of distractions and wandering thoughts. In the midst of a conversation, you suddenly realize you haven't heard a word the other person has said.You arrive at a destination with no recollection of how you got there. These all-too-common occurrences are examples of how our minds can seem to be completely out of our control. We end up merely going through the motions day after day, feeling anxious and preoccupied. But it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mindfulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have. Following the simple exercises in this book, you'll discover how mindfulness can help you be more present to everything in your life from a trip to the grocery store or relaxing with friends to listening more attentively to a homily or meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary. Read more

Did you know that the latest research shows that one in three people will meet the criteria for anxiety disorder at some point in their lives? Even those of us who do not require professional help have certainly experienced the crippling effects of anxiety. World events, lockdowns, the destruction of traditional values, the rise of omnipresent screens and social media have all certainly contributed to the climbing levels of anxiety in today’s world. Catholics are not immune and may be searching for a solution that is both Catholic and clinically sound. ~~~~~~~~~~ Anxiety. Even the saints struggled with its effects. From excessive worry about the future to ruminating about the past, anxiety can steal your joy, impact your health, and negatively affect your spiritual life. Whether you experience brain fog, scrupulosity, panic attacks, or are constantly overwhelmed, it is possible to regain control of your life and experience freedom from anxiety. Whether you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety, this book will help you understand it and take the steps necessary to remediate it and restore your tranquility. The Bennetts’ book Anxiety is a tremendous resource for those suffering and for those who aid them. It is replete with absorbing, real-life stories about individuals who endured various forms of anxiety and found healing through practical and spiritual means. In these liberating pages, you will discover how your brain works; how biology, temperament, and past experiences contribute to anxiety; how to respond to anxiety calmly and rationally; and how to evaluate professional-help options. You will discover: Tested remedies and exercises to assist you in regaining your calm when you are triggered Practical tips for coping with insomnia, stress, and fear Four ways to reframe difficult situations, whether socially or at work, and thereby grow in virtue What to do when coping mechanisms become harmful  How to train your brain to rest in the present moment, regardless of what is happening Methods to help liberate individuals from trauma and attain serenity and renewed dignity “Anxiety is one of the authorities, powers, and dominions over which the Lord triumphed on the Cross and which he carried off captive and placed in chains,” wrote Hans Urs von Balthasar. Through these stories of liberation, you will be consoled that God has given us the capacity to heal, to have our mental health restored, and to find lasting happiness.   Read more

Me complazco en presentar este hermoso libro que puede ser de gran ayuda para los que desean tomar en serio la vida espiritual, especialmente después de haber tenido la gracia de hacer los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio. Como el mismo autor lo indica, su deseo es ofrecer “material de meditación, o al menos de reflexión, para lo que suele llamarse la 5ª semana, es decir, el tiempo posterior a los Ejercicios”. Creo que el objetivo está logrado con creces. Se trata de un excelente instrumento de formación permanente, a la vez que ayuda a mantener viva la llama de los Ejercicios Espirituales.Hay algo que nos tiene que preocupar a todos: la perseverancia en el bien. De manera particular, nos preocupa, la perseverancia de los matrimonios, de los consagrados, así como la perseverancia en los buenos propósitos hechos en los Ejercicios Espirituales. ¡Cuánta tristeza y desánimo se da cuando constatamos que no fuimos perseverantes! Pero, por sobre todo, nos debe preocupar la “perseverancia final”. Pensemos un momento. De aquí a unos años, todos los que estamos escribiendo o leyendo estas páginas habremos escuchado la sentencia de labios del Justo Juez: venid, benditos de mi Padre… o Apartaos de mi malditos, al fuego eterno (v Mt 25,34.41).No queremos arriesgar la salvación eterna. Este es uno de los grandes deseos de San Ignacio, salvar y santificar las almas. Para eso son sus Ejercicios Espirituales, que son una ayuda enorme para ser perseverantes en la vida la gracia, firmes y constantes en la práctica de los propósitos...(Extraído del Prólogo del libro)Acerca del Autor: Gustavo Lombardo, sacerdote argentino del Instituto del Verbo Encarnado (IVE) nació en 1980, fue ordenado en el 2005 y obtuvo el Máster en Ciencias Sociales y Humanísticas por la Universidad Abat Oliba, CEU (Barcelona).Movido por su amor a nuestra Madre Celestial* y a la espiritualidad de San Ignacio de Loyola -tan propios de la Congregación-, desde su ordenación sacerdotal dedica su vida a predicar los santos ejercicios y, desde el 2007, en colaboración con otros sacerdotes, es responsable de la página Ejercicios Espirituales Online , con muchísimos frutos para la gloria de Dios.En el 2013 comienza a escribir su blog El Verbo era la Luz y hoy, desde Manresa -cuna de los Ejercicios de San Ignacio de Loyola-, y en ocasión de los 40 años de la fundación del Instituto, nos ofrece una selección de textos, pensamientos y anécdotas con sus comentarios llenos de riqueza espiritual como báculo para cada día de nuestro arduo peregrinar.* Según sus palabras: «aunque indigno, me sé hijo de la Santísima Virgen, a quien estoy consagrado por mi cuarto voto y a quien le debo todo…». Read more

Modern-day life is making us crazy. The noise is overwhelming, there's too much information being thrown at us, and we seriously lack family and community support. Most of us are living life without tools to cope with this stress. We constantly feel like we don’t have enough time… life is too hard… or we’ll never measure up.God, in His goodness, designed our brains to deal with a ton of stress but most of us were never taught these tools. I'm going to teach them to you in this book.This book will give you tools to:- Calm your body down so you can think clearly- Stop speaking to yourself in such a negative way- Hear the voice of God and discern His will- Make rock-solid plans to make your life easierIt's possible to do this motherhood thing without losing your mind. These four tools will help you significantly decrease the chaos in your life.The result... living with Catholic Mom Calm. Read more

Not your typical book on anxiety! This guide immediately brings the reader into the first things... you are good! You are loved! You are enough!This is NOT one of those 500-page anxiety books that gives you anxiety just thinking about picking it up.This easy-to-read 134-page book is purposefully designed and spaced to make it easy for the anxious person, a dyslexic person (like the book's author, Catherine!), slow readers, or readers who want to spend additional time with the material in thought, journaling, prayer, small groups, spiritual direction, or therapy sessions.No, you're not crazy!Anxiety is a natural response of the body. AND... God gave it to us as a gift to keep us safe! By the end of the book, you'll be thanking God for your anxiety.The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - 2nd Edition contains revisions, updates, an entire section of prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, quotes from saints, and scriptural references.This is a guide to work through and finally understand anxiety, presented from a Catholic perspective. Please be assured that you don't need to be a Catholic to read this, there’s fantastic information for everyone, however, please be aware there are thoughts, prayers, imagery, strategies, and sentiments that are innately and traditionally Catholic.This book will help you understand and overcome your anxiety, AND it will also help those wanting to learn how to help loved ones who struggle with anxiety. This guide is fantastic for readers of all ages, including kids, teens, and college students. And, we believe that learning this information and implementing these practices may help decrease suicide, suicidal tendencies/ideations, as well as self-harm and self-abuse.THE FACTS: countless people quietly suffer through their anxiety, which lies to us and tells us that we are bad or unloveable. This resource educates readers about anxiety and its causes (from a biological standpoint, consistent with both faith and reason) through the Catholic lens, informing the reader that they are created good and are loved by God. This fact cannot be understated.Here, Catherine has assembled information and a practical plan of action into a guide, offering easy-to-implement tools, strategies, and techniques to help you experience mental wellness. The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety will help you view yourself as an integrated person and open doors to understand what's taking place biologically AND spiritually during the onset of the anxious response, which is the place where most people get stuck in their battle to overcome anxiety.As an added bonus, the Foreword is written by Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller, MFVA, Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word (EWTN) in Alabama. He writes: "Be assured of my prayers for you. You are not alone. When you bring your anxiety out into the Light, it has less power over you."Even The Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph experienced anxiety! (See Luke 2:48 “When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety”.”)ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Catherine DiNuzzo, MA is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and operates Sacred Heart Mental Wellness, a website with mental health information, resources, assessments, and videos for the Catholic who wants to live a mentally fit lifestyle. She earned her MA in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. She has been traveling internationally for over 15 years to speak and train on the topics of mental wellness, anxiety, relationships, boundaries, and more. Read more

Strained or broken relationships are an unfortunate fact of life for most of us. Friends fall away, siblings drift apart, children sever ties with their parents, and despite our best efforts, these painful fissures are difficult to mend. Bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi shares practical wisdom and usable strategies to aid you in navigating your way through such situations. With strong doses of humor and hope, he will help you form healthy habits in the ways you talk, think, act, and react to strengthen your relationships and live a more virtuous life.   Through Dr. Ray’s down-to-earth style, professional experience, and personal stories, you will learn his tried-and-true rules for life and profit from them. You will discover the key to neutralizing insults and offenses and changing any relationship for the better. In these engaging pages, you’ll also learn: Three conversation killers to avoid   The truth about your motives and those of others  The secret to becoming a real listener  Tips on offering (and receiving) different types of criticism  Ways to manage your expectations   When (and how) to speak up   Dr. Ray teaches you techniques for avoiding “psychological claptrap,” for responding better to hurtful comments, and for improving your communication skills. He shows you how to become more easygoing, more forgiving, less driven by reactive emotions—in short, a better practitioner of the Golden Rule—and sets you on the path toward peace of mind, heart, and soul.  Read more

Dr. Gerry Crete takes you on a journey to encounter all the parts of your inner world and allow them to be seen, heard, known, and loved. As you get to know these parts, you'll discover your inmost self, your spiritual center, and learn how to love yourself in a healthy and enriching way. You'll learn that with God's grace, the inmost self can help relieve us of our burdens of shame, fear, and self-hatred. You will join with St. Paul as he says, "I delight in the law of God, in my inmost self." When your inmost self and your parts work together in freedom and love, you experience inner harmony. The first step is to hear the cries of our parts, understand their pain, and hear their stories. The litanies and meditations in this book are designed to help you connect with your parts and experience connection with God in a way that is both safe and intimate. This book is filled with litanies, the voices of our inner parts - sometimes protective, and closed off, and at other times wounded, and fearful -- as they cry out to God for help. Dr. Crete's life's work has been to help people recover from the difficult and painful experiences of the past. He has focused on how we relieve anxiety and live more fulfilling lives and enjoy more meaningful relationships. In this book Dr. Crete offers you his knowledge, insights, and experience in the hopes that you will experience not only relief from anxiety but inner harmony, greater life fulfillment, and a deeper more intimate relationship with God. If you have experienced severe trauma: sexual abuse, military trauma, torture, the loss of a loved one, spiritual abuse, verbal humiliation, neglect, or emotional abandonment, then this book may provide a way to begin the healing process and grow in resilience. Read more

Step into the rhythm of the Church’s liturgical year with the 2025 Roman Catholic Sunday Missal, your trusted guide to the Word of God and the celebration of the Holy Mass. Designed to inspire, educate, and deepen your faith, this missal provides everything you need to participate fully and meaningfully in the sacred mysteries of the Mass each Sunday.This comprehensive missal includes:The Complete Sunday Mass Readings: Experience the richness of Scripture with Old Testament prophecies, psalms of praise, New Testament epistles, and the transformative words of the Gospels.Reflections and Insights: Discover the profound beauty and relevance of the readings in your everyday life through engaging reflections that connect Scripture to Catholic teachings and traditions.Guided Prayers: Find moments of stillness and grace with thoughtfully crafted prayers that draw you closer to Christ and His Church.Inspiring Challenges: Embrace weekly calls to action, encouraging you to live out your faith through acts of love, kindness, and service.Thought-Provoking Prompts: Deepen your personal and communal worship with reflective questions that invite you to ponder God’s Word and its meaning for your journey.Whether you are attending Mass in person, following along from home, or looking for a spiritual resource to enrich your Sundays, this missal is designed to support your faith and strengthen your connection to the sacred.Join the global Catholic community in celebrating the Eucharist, encountering Christ in His Word, and embracing the hope and joy of the Gospel. The 2025 Roman Catholic Sunday Missal is more than a book—it is a companion on your spiritual journey, guiding you closer to God with every page.Perfect for individuals, families, and parish groups, this missal is a must-have resource for every Catholic household. May it inspire your heart, elevate your worship, and deepen your love for Christ and His Church. Read more

The life of Jesus Christ is indelibly engraved upon history; neither the erosion of time nor the devastating and compounding effects of evil have been able to erase his influence. Some people thought he was crazy; others considered him a misfit, a troublemaker, a rebel. He was condemned as a criminal, yet his life and teachings reverberate throughout history. He saw things differently, and he had no respect for the status quo. You can praise him, disagree with him, quote him, disbelieve him, glorify him, or vilify him. About the only thing you cannot do is ignore him, and that is a lesson that every age learns in its own way. You can't ignore Jesus, because he changed things. He is the single greatest agent of change in human history. He made the lame walk, taught the simple, set captives free, gave sight to the blind, fed the hungry, healed the sick, comforted the afflicted, afflicted the comfortable, and in all of these, captured the imagination of every generation.But who is Jesus today? Who is Jesus to you? Get ready to discover Jesus like you have never known him. Read more

On January 1, 2000, Holly Pierlot pounded her fist on the kitchen table and yelled at her husband, "I can't take it anymore!"Motherhood and homeschooling had overwhelmed her. The house was dirty, the laundry undone. Holly felt frustrated, discouraged, and alone. She couldn't find time to snuggle and have fun with her five children or to go out with her husband. Yes, she loved Philip and she did love God, but she had come to resent Philip's freedom and she almost never found time for prayer.Today, everything's better.Holly still homeschools, but the house is cleaner, she gets more done, and the kids are happier. There's less stress, less strife, and less housework. Holly's been healed of past wounds that troubled her soul and her marriage. Best of all, she spends at least an hour each day in prayer and time each evening with Philip.Holly brought about these changes with what she calls her Mother's Rule of Life, a pattern for living that combines the spiritual wisdom of the monastery with the practical wisdom of motherhood.Holly's Rule is not just another set of schedules; it's a way for Christian mothers to answer God's call to holiness.With the help of your own Rule, you can get control of your own household, grow closer to God, come to love your husband more, and raise up good Christian children. In these wise and practical pages, Holly shows you how.Do you want to be a better wife and mother? To have more order in your life? To grow in union with God? Are you desperate yet?With your own Mother's Rule of Life, you'll transform motherhood and its burdens into the joyful vocation it's meant to be. Learn from Holly Pierlot how to craft a Rule that's right for you and your family. Then use that Rule to help God draw you, your husband, and each of your children into Heaven! Read more

Endorsed by EWTN hosts Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, this do-it-yourself retreat combines the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowlaska, and Louis de Montfort. The author, Br. Michael Gaitley, MIC, has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, The Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, editorial director of Faith & Family magazine, puts it, "The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to." Includes practical helps an in appendices. Read more

YOUR MIND BELONGS TO YOU Do your thoughts have control over you or do you have control over your thoughts? Your mind belongs to you, and you have authority over what you think and how you feel. Just because a thought comes into your head doesn't mean it's yours; it doesn't have to stay. You don't have to meditate on it or entertain it.God apprehended me when I was 29 years old. I pray as you read this book that you too will have a personal encounter with Almighty God.Mark 11:22-25 Jesus said to them in reply, "Have faith in God.. whoever says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it shall be done for him."What mountain is threatening you?It's time to talk to your mountains. We talk to ourselves and each other about our problems all day long when we should be talking to our problems. Jesus said, "Say to this mountain." He has given us authority and power over fear, worry and every negative stronghold oppressing us.Get ready to learn some eye-opening truths. Jesus died so we could live, not just survive, but live an abundant, fulfilling and productive life. It's time for us to take back what the enemy has stolen from us. The Bible says that we have been transferred out of the kingdom of darkness and into the Kingdom of His beloved Son and from this day forward let's plan to live like it. Read more

Imagine receiving a makeover that not only promised to make you more beautiful, but softened the rough edges of your personality, helped you gain control of your emotions, better manage your relationships, and grow in wisdom. And what if it could actually make you happy? Sounds too good to be true, right? Yet every woman can experience this makeover with the gift of motherhood. Along with your new bundle of joy, there are real rewards just waiting to be claimed. Motherhood is difficult—there's no getting around it. And yet, the challenges a woman faces when she becomes a mother don't have to be in vain. Instead of a series of frustrating, exhausting, or exasperating experiences, author Carrie Gress (a mother of four young children) sees daily life as an opportunity to grow gracefully as a woman, mother, wife, and friend. Read more

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Are you drowning in stuff? Does the clutter in your home cause you anxiety? Are you so busy that you don't have quality time with your family or quality time with the Lord? All Catholics are called to practice minimalism. Few of us are called to take a vow of poverty so we must learn to navigate our modern society without giving into consumerism and materialism. We know we should store up treasure in the Kingdom of God, not here on Earth but what does that look like day-to-day? How do you practice minimalism with a large family? What does homeschooling minimalism look like? What if you have roommates or a multi-generational household? Do we have to give up our smart phones? Follow Sterling on a journey as she explains how minimalism will bring you more peace and freedom. She will guide you step-by-step through your home with suggestions for how to embrace this lifestyle all at once or in baby steps. With explanations for unique living situations, you're sure to find tips for how to live minimalism in our modern society by choosing the Lord over the shiny things of this world.And yes, you can keep your smart phone! Read more

Most of us are living life without tools to cope with the stress of modern-day society. We constantly feel like we don’t have enough time… life is too hard… or we’ll never measure up. The noise is overwhelming, there's too much information being thrown at us, and we seriously lack family and community support.God, in His goodness, gave us tools in our brain to decrease our stress and to cope with stress when it comes up. But most of us weren't taught these tools. I'm going to teach them to you.This book will give you tools to:- Calm your body down so you can think clearly- Stop speaking to yourself in such a negative way- Hear the voice of God and discern His will- Make rock-solid plans to make your life easierIt's possible to do this motherhood thing without losing your mind. These four tools will help you significantly decrease the chaos in your life.The result... living with Catholic Mom Calm. Read more