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Even though she is a Doctor of the Church, St. Thérèse of Lisieux is more well-known for being the “little flower” of Jesus. Through her “little way,” she has inspired many Catholics to love God simply, devoutly, and with great love.  St. Thérèse believed that no act of faith is too...

This bold retelling of Luke 1–2, based on Eugene Peterson’s Message translation, reads like a novel and invites readers to experience the Nativity with fresh wonder. To Eugene Peterson’s The Message Bible translation, John Blase adds his own storytelling voice, exploring the familiar...

It’s always exciting when someone says, “I have a question,” because you never know what will come next. Questions shake things up. A good question cuts through the fog of a long discussion and forces us to confront the big issues. A good question causes the rest of us to stop and say, “Hey,...

This is Book 2 in the History Events Series, and is a companion to History of Christmases Past. This book gives a brief description of Easter and traditions from countries across the world, including Great Britain and Russia. With beautiful photos of postcards, jewelry and Faberge eggs, this book is a treasure for history collectors everywhere.

A selection from How The Irish Saved Civilization, everything you need to know about the historical St. Patrick, the extraordinary Iron Age man who became Ireland’s patron saint.  The real St. Patrick neither dressed in green nor chased the snakes from Ireland; instead, he was a kind and...

The nine letters Grandpa hands to his family each contain a personal story of how they brought joy to him. This volume-which has sold more than 60,000 copies since its initial publication-has been repackaged as a gift hardcover.

This year, don't let Christmas sneak up on you again. The wonder and awe of the Christmas season can easily get overshadowed by lights, tinsel, bows, and paper—not to mention last-minute trips to the mall and visits to the in-laws. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of what’s...

La donna cristiana, come Maria, accoglie il dono divino della fecondita’ spirituale, per ricondurre i figli al cuore del Padre, o per generare nella carne chi onorerà la terra o popolerà il cielo. Tutta la Chiesa vanta un grande numero di donne eccellenti e sante, disseminate nella bibbia e nel...

Anhand von sieben Kurzporträts illustriert Metaxas, was wahres Menschsein bedeutet. Mit dabei: Martin Luther, seit 500 Jahren ein Held. Sklavenbefreier William Wilberforce. Sportler Eric Liddell, dem Gott wichtiger war als seine Goldmedaille. Märtyrer Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Der erste schwarze Baseballspieler,...

During the Christmas season, the busyness of the world can be distracting. It is filled with fuss over decorations, finding the perfect gift, and Elf on a Shelf. There are Christmas concerts, Black Friday, and family gatherings. These distractions prevent us from realizing what is truly important...

Part of what makes the Christmas season memorable is the music, especially the Christmas carols and their message. Often, even non-Christians know the words; but almost as often, even Christians don’t fully understand their meaning. These Christmas lyrics are often jam-packed full of Biblical allusions,...

God thinks the world is worth saving. When we are close to God, we too will want to save the world. For anyone who dismisses Lent as a seemingly endless time of self-sacrifice and introspection, this 6-week study for Lent offers a breath of fresh air. It connects prayer and other inner spiritual...

CHRISTMAS FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE Take a look at Christmas from alternative angles. Using an approach similar to his other “BackSide” books, Kalas crafts new insights into the scriptures of the Christmas story by looking at them from the “back side” –        ...taking...

Spurgeon had intended to publish a selection of his Communion Addresses; so this volume may be regarded as another of the precious literary legacies bequeathed by him to his brethren and sisters in Christ who have yet to tarry a while here below. It is hoped that these sermonettes will be the...