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Paperback. Condizione: Good. For  ages 5-8 We all owe God a debt of gratitude for his goodness.  Join the Little Douglings as they learn how little offerings lead to big graces, and discover how Jesus helps them get along with their brothers and sisters. In an uplifting verse that teaches the valuable lesson of self-giving, children can take the lead of this adorable family who choose to grow in love of God and others through the challenges of their everyday lives.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Mothers and fathers are the original human resource managers! Whatever the era or circumstances, their challenges remain constant: to pass on a legacy of positive work attitudes and habits to their children. In Good, Better, Best author Esther Esteban focuses on five work-related habits: diligence, order, responsibility, cooperation, and cheerfulness. These are the building blocks of good work that take time and considerable training to develop. When they are practiced naturally, quickly, constantly, and with ease, they evolve into stable qualities of the human personality (virtues). Motivating children to do their work (school work, play, household chores, hobbies, sports), and to sustain and complete tasks well, are the challenges of parents, caregivers, and teachers. This sequel to The Work of Children is an inspirational guide to help them in that process.  &nbsp.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Over the years, St. John Paul the Great said much about the meaning of vocation and how Catholics should respond to God's call, but it has been scattered through dozens of addresses he gave all over the world. Now at last this compact compendium, The Meaning of Vocation by St. John Paul II, collects his choicest remarks on God's call and how you should strive to hear and obey Him. He helps you clarify what God is calling you to do, explains how and when God calls, and even helps parents face up to their children's vocations.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This book will grab the imagination of many young people, as well as adults who are young at heart. They will become good friends of Christ and embrace his mission and make it their own. They will be surprised and hurt by those who oppose Christ, horrified by his passion and death. But they will begin to understand the redemptive meaning of Christ's love and sacrifice, to appreciate the meaning and value of suffering, and then to read the Gospel.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. First published in Spanish in 1932, this 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit has attracted many readers to a deeper appreciation and veneration of the Great Unknown. The author was a poor dressmaker who, in spite of her very limited education, testified to an extraordinary understanding of the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit through her habitual and silent practice of heroic virtue. One admirer wrote that About The Holy Spirit by Francisca Javiera del Valle leads even the most learned theologian to acknowledge the healthy and profound doctrine expounded. Yet it becomes clear from reading that the book is not written by a theologian but by a soul who has first-hand experience in the school of the Divine Spirit.  &nbsp.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Foreword by Mike Aquilina  Helping young people to form their character is an exciting endeavor that God has entrusted first of all to parents. It requires delicacy and strength, patience and joy, and is not lacking in challenges. It means helping children develop a concern for others, teaching them to form relationships that are truly human, and overcoming the fear of commitment. Educating children involves preparing them for the future-- a future that will always involve difficulties, but also joys. In the end, it means preparing each child to respond fully to God' s plan for his or her life. The twenty-one essays contained in the Family Virtues guide will help parents in this great task. Whether dealing with adolescent development issues, discipline, modesty, passing on the faith, or other parenting matters, this effective parenting book covers it all with supernatural outlook and common sense. Written in an open-ended style that empowers parents to find their own solutions, it can be read straight through from beginning to end, or by skipping to specific chapters, according to one' s interests and needs. Both young parents and those with more experience will benefit from the insights found here.&nbsp.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership, James B. Stenson has created the definitive plan for raising children right. Stenson has spent three decades interviewing hundreds of families in order to determine how parents can raise their children into " competent, responsible, considerate, and generous men and women who are committed to live by principles of integrity." Compass is a true roadmap for the great adventure that is family life. This work is intended for a husband and wife to read together, learning key skills such as: Forming children' s characters to help them make sound judgments in the short- and long-terms Instilling virtue in children while preserving " the great loves" of childhood Cultivating a " sporting adventure family," rather than a consumerist family that enshrines materialism and the media Encouraging a culture of discipline in the home, and why " discipline" does not mean " damage control" or " punishment" Adopting the qualities of effective parent leaders by sharing " one heart and will" as parents As a founding member of two successful independent secondary schools, educator, and the leader of numerous conferences on parent leadership, Stenson has made it his life' s mission to share the formula for raising children into adults of integrity and virtue.  Compass is a necessity for engaged couples, newlyweds, expecting parents, and parents with young children. Through this passion-filled read, parents will have an exhaustive guide for joyfully raising children into faithful, principled adults. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership, James B. Stenson has created the definitive plan for raising children right. Stenson has spent three decades interviewing hundreds of families in order to determine how parents can raise their children into " competent, responsible, considerate, and generous men and women who are committed to live by principles of integrity." Compass is a true roadmap for the great adventure that is family life. This work is intended for a husband and wife to read together, learning key skills such as: Forming children' s characters to help them make sound judgments in the short- and long-terms Instilling virtue in children while preserving " the great loves" of childhood Cultivating a " sporting adventure family," rather than a consumerist family that enshrines materialism and the media Encouraging a culture of discipline in the home, and why " discipline" does not mean " damage control" or " punishment" Adopting the qualities of effective parent leaders by sharing " one heart and will" as parents As a founding member of two successful independent secondary schools, educator, and the leader of numerous conferences on parent leadership, Stenson has made it his life' s mission to share the formula for raising children into adults of integrity and virtue.  Compass is a necessity for engaged couples, newlyweds, expecting parents, and parents with young children. Through this passion-filled read, parents will have an exhaustive guide for joyfully raising children into faithful, principled adults. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In Compass: A Handbook on Parent Leadership, James B. Stenson has created the definitive plan for raising children right. Stenson has spent three decades interviewing hundreds of families in order to determine how parents can raise their children into " competent, responsible, considerate, and generous men and women who are committed to live by principles of integrity." Compass is a true roadmap for the great adventure that is family life. This work is intended for a husband and wife to read together, learning key skills such as: Forming children' s characters to help them make sound judgments in the short- and long-terms Instilling virtue in children while preserving " the great loves" of childhood Cultivating a " sporting adventure family," rather than a consumerist family that enshrines materialism and the media Encouraging a culture of discipline in the home, and why " discipline" does not mean " damage control" or " punishment" Adopting the qualities of effective parent leaders by sharing " one heart and will" as parents As a founding member of two successful independent secondary schools, educator, and the leader of numerous conferences on parent leadership, Stenson has made it his life' s mission to share the formula for raising children into adults of integrity and virtue.  Compass is a necessity for engaged couples, newlyweds, expecting parents, and parents with young children. Through this passion-filled read, parents will have an exhaustive guide for joyfully raising children into faithful, principled adults. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. We all want to be happy. Perhaps the greatest obstacle to happiness for most people is resentment. It' s easy to see how widespread this problem is: just notice the critical tone of so many conversations, the anger, the complaints and lamentations, the excuses, negative thoughts, frustrations, the distancing of person from person, family divisions, marriage breakdowns, eagerness for vindication or vengeance, labor disputes, social problems, even conflicts between nations. This short book confronts this problem, studies it, and offers solutions to resolve it. The study of forgiveness is a difficult matter, but it is even more difficult to live this virtue in practice. At the same time, it is one of the most important resources for the attainment of happiness, because it can resolve, in a fundamental way, the principal obstacle to happiness: resentment.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In  Lifeline,  James B. Stenson summarizes the proven methods and techniques of effective Christian parents today. This resourceful book is straight to the point and full of ideas that can be put into practice immediately. It is an excellent tool for parents of small children, parents who have no time to spare. Lifeline  shows you how to raise children who will honor you and God for all of their lives. The book tells you how: To develop a clear mission as a parent and confident parental leadership.To set rules and standards to structure and guide the family - rules that lead to the practice of faith and basic Christian virtues. Other thought-provoking topics covered in  Lifeline  include: Pay now or pay later.Raising adults, not children.Forming vs. preserving character.Affectionate assertiveness.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In  Lifeline,  James B. Stenson summarizes the proven methods and techniques of effective Christian parents today. This resourceful book is straight to the point and full of ideas that can be put into practice immediately. It is an excellent tool for parents of small children, parents who have no time to spare. Lifeline  shows you how to raise children who will honor you and God for all of their lives. The book tells you how: To develop a clear mission as a parent and confident parental leadership.To set rules and standards to structure and guide the family - rules that lead to the practice of faith and basic Christian virtues. Other thought-provoking topics covered in  Lifeline  include: Pay now or pay later.Raising adults, not children.Forming vs. preserving character.Affectionate assertiveness.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. One of history' s most admired figures and one of the great lawyers and statesmen of all time, Thomas More was voted " Lawyer of the Millennium" by the Law Society of Great Britain and named " Patron of Statesmen" by John Paul II. More combined immense humanistic learning with an unequaled command of the legal and political traditions of Christendom, forging a profound philosophy of statesmanship and freedom. To this philosophic and cultural achievement, More added the virtues of an exemplary husband, father, and friend and the detachment and interior peace of a saint. He thus emerged from the first great crisis of modern tyranny-- a crisis that would claim his life-- as the model of a truly free man, whose conscience and character no despot can subvert. More was canonized in 1935, as Hitler was rising to power and the world needed an example of courage and skill in the face of the greatest of dangers. Thomas More: A Portrait of Courage by Dr. Gerard Wegemer reveals how More prepared himself for the challenges of his life, and how he rose to the demands placed upon him in what became one of history' s most revolutionary periods. Thomas More is more important at this moment than at any moment since his death, even perhaps the great moment of his dying; but he is not quite so important as he will be in about a hundred years' time.  ~ G. K. Chesterton, 1929.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This short guidebook offers a simple and engaging introduction to prayer for young people (high school and college). It highlights the many benefits of regular prayer as well as some of the obstacles along the way. Beginning with a simple explanation of prayer as a turning of our hearts and minds to God, it goes on to offer some important practical tips on how to pray well. In this short guide, you will learn: The benefits of spiritual reading in prayerWhere and when to prayWhat to do at the time of prayerHow to connect prayer to everyday lifeHow to overcome obstacles to prayer Fr. Michael Giesler is the author of the Junia trilogy and has many years of experience as a spiritual director of people of all ages.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. From 2000 to 2013 Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires and Msgr. Mariano Fazio, regional vicar of Opus Dei, were good friends and frequent collaborators in their native Argentina. Now the Cardinal is known to the whole world as Pope Francis. In Pope Francis: Keys to His Thought, Monsignor Fazio paints a close-up portrait of his old friend that sheds revealing light on his deep spirituality and the intense pastoral commitment that motivates this remarkable man in his leadership of the Catholic Church. The book examines major themes in the thought of Pope Francis--the centrality of evangelization, the need to reach out to people where they are, the intimate connection between faith and culture, the importance of popular piety--and makes clear how all are grounded in his deep love for Christ. Personal anecdotes dramatize his warm humanity and lively sense of humor. Here in short is an intimate and revealing perspective on one of the most exciting and appealing religious figures of our time. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. From 2000 to 2013 Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires and Msgr. Mariano Fazio, regional vicar of Opus Dei, were good friends and frequent collaborators in their native Argentina. Now the Cardinal is known to the whole world as Pope Francis. In Pope Francis: Keys to His Thought, Monsignor Fazio paints a close-up portrait of his old friend that sheds revealing light on his deep spirituality and the intense pastoral commitment that motivates this remarkable man in his leadership of the Catholic Church. The book examines major themes in the thought of Pope Francis--the centrality of evangelization, the need to reach out to people where they are, the intimate connection between faith and culture, the importance of popular piety--and makes clear how all are grounded in his deep love for Christ. Personal anecdotes dramatize his warm humanity and lively sense of humor. Here in short is an intimate and revealing perspective on one of the most exciting and appealing religious figures of our time.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. He is a man of many titles. Head of the Holy Family. Spouse of the Blessed Virgin. Guardian of Our Lord. Terror of Demons.  Though he is only briefly mentioned in the Bible, and never once has a quote attributed to him. St. Joseph is likely the best-known " silent" character in all of history, but theologians have spent centuries contemplating him. In St. Joseph and His World, author Mike Aquilina skillfully paints a portrait of St. Joseph by contrasting him with someone who affected his life in many ways-- King Herod the Great. Aquilina invites readers into the life of St. Joseph-- an heir of David with quiet beginnings, anticipating the promised Messiah. Conversely, he reveals Herod for who he was- a sociopathic warlord, prone to wicked jealousy and paranoia. Drawing on modern and archaeological texts, Aquilina sheds light on a remarkable number of mysteries in the life of this revered saint. Was Joseph the decrepit old man he is often depicted as in art? Did the residents of Nazareth expect the Messiah to be one of their own? What did Joseph' s education and job training entail? Why would he contemplate divorcing Mary after the angel Gabriel' s visit? Was the flight to Egypt meticulously executed, or hastily carried out? What did the Holy Family do during the memorable trip to Jerusalem when Jesus was found in the Temple? Josephologists across the centuries have contemplated the life and character of the Angelic Man. In this definitive work, Mike Aquilina takes the brilliantly uncomplicated approach that, by familiarizing ourselves with St. Joseph' s world: his hometown, his trade, and his faith, we can draw closer to him and ultimately, draw closer to Christ. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Russell Shaw explains in this book why only through sacramental Confession can you regain harmony of soul and the grace lost by sin. He provides concise rational explanations for what many have realized through their own experience: there is no substitute for divine forgiveness. Here is an excellent book to equip you to explain and defend the Church' s teaching about Confession -- and a great gift to give to non-Catholics and skeptical Catholics to help them see that Confession is a necessity of any healthy spiritual life.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This second volume of the three-volume biography of St. Josemarí a covers one of the most remarkable periods of his life: from the outbreak of the civil war in 1936 to his departure for Rome in 1946. In Republican Spain fierce anti-Catholic persecution led St. Josemarí a to do his priestly work in secret, fully aware that if caught, he would be executed - as were 6000 other priests. This book recounts the saint's dangerous journey across the Pyrenees to the Nationalist zone, where he could exercise his priestly ministry more freely, his tireless labors to counter (with both heroic charity and determination) the slanders that threatened to overwhelm Opus Dei, and more. Here is an unforgettable picture of the saint's activity during the years of crisis that threatened to obliterate his great gift to the church: Opus Dei. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This second volume of the three-volume biography of St. Josemarí a covers one of the most remarkable periods of his life: from the outbreak of the civil war in 1936 to his departure for Rome in 1946. In Republican Spain fierce anti-Catholic persecution led St. Josemarí a to do his priestly work in secret, fully aware that if caught, he would be executed - as were 6000 other priests. This book recounts the saint's dangerous journey across the Pyrenees to the Nationalist zone, where he could exercise his priestly ministry more freely, his tireless labors to counter (with both heroic charity and determination) the slanders that threatened to overwhelm Opus Dei, and more. Here is an unforgettable picture of the saint's activity during the years of crisis that threatened to obliterate his great gift to the church: Opus Dei.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Ask any child what they want to be in life, and they'll tell you they want to be great. The problem for parents is how to build on these natural, God-given aspirations to raise happy, healthy kids. Kids who'll go on to become happy healthy adults. "Our children are destined for greatness, each and every one of them. But let us not confuse fame with greatness," says Mary Cooney, the author of "Evangelizing Our Children with Joy." "All of our children, whether they lead ordinary or extraordinary lives, are called to exemplary virtue, generous sacrifice, courageous heroism, and above all, deep, enduring love. They are called to be saints." With an energizing zeal and drive, Mary shares with us the wisdom that has come from the highs and lows of parenthood, intermingled with the inspiration she has received through prayer and the Bible. From the virtues of mercy, kindness, and patience-virtues abundantly needed in the family setting-to the riches of the sacramental life, Mary shows us how to teach our children that the path to living an extraordinary life is found through ordinary actions and habits of everyday living.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Edited by Robert P. George & Jean Bethke Elshtain The movement for same-sex marriage has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the social norms and laws governing marriage. All great civilizations have sought to unite, in the institution of marriage, the goods of sexual intimacy, childbearing and childrearing, and life-long love between adults. But the last five decades have witnessed the erosion of marriage as a public institution in the developed world. The separation of the goods previously united in marriage has led thoughtful people to question why marriage should be denied to homosexuals. This volume brings together the best of contemporary scholarship on marriage from a variety of disciplines - history, ethics, economics, law and public policy, philosophy, sociology, psychiatry, political science - to inform, and reform, public debate. Rigorous yet accessible, these studies aim to rethink and re-present the case for marriage as a positive institution and ideal that is in the public interest and serves the common good. The essays in this volume were presented to an audience of scholars, journalists, public policy experts, and other professionals at a conference at Princeton University sponsored by the Witherspoon Institute. The authors are among the most eminent authorities on marriage and public policy in the English-speaking world.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Saint Paul' s command to " Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess 5:17) can seem impossible for the average Christian living in the middle of this hectic contemporary world. Yet his words are intended as much for those of his time as those of today, and as much for those who labor at home or in the office as for those in monasteries. Indeed, the Catechism of the Catholic Church professes the contemplative life, or in other words, a life of constant prayer, as both necessary and attainable. With a strong foundation in Church teaching and woven throughout with the classic wisdom of the saints, Remain in Me is an accessible guide to a timeless call. Beginning with a careful outline of what is required to build the contemplative life, both in specified prayer times and in everyday tasks, Father Andreas Schmidt confronts the most common difficulties in personal prayer and explores the fruits of contemplation: growth in holiness, a more powerful experience of the Sacraments, increased success in work, and ultimately, a closer and more intimate relationship with God.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Moral and spiritual guidance from one of the most distinguished and versatile champions of English spirituality. That' s what Pope John Paul II called the great nineteenth-century convert John Henry Cardinal Newman -- and this new collection of his writings on virtually every aspect of life in Christ shows why. Editor John Hulsman here presents brief, readable excerpts from Newman' s sermons on faith, the true Christian life, temptations, the world, doubts, and the mysteries of the Catholic Faith. These selections give you a comprehensive overview of Newman' s profound and influential teachings on daily life as a Christian, including his wisdom on the Church, God' s Providence, the Mass, the intercession of Mary, prayer, temptation and sin, the Christian character, happiness, and much more. Full of Newman' s elegant prose and piercing Christian insight, this volume is not only a winning introduction to Newman: it' s also a remarkable resource for daily spiritual reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Armed with a mirror, a pencil, and a liberating new book on personal style, any woman can look her best every day of the week. Mary Sheehan Warren's It' s So You!  takes women and their aspirations seriously, offering a radical new approach to fashion based on discovering and developing your personal style. You can put fashion in its place, making it a tool for your personal and professional growth, and save heaps of money at the same time. The woman with personal style can wink at the fashion world. Her clothes flatter her and boost her self-confidence because she knows the difference between style and fashion.  It' s So You!  helps you think through your own fashion needs, to become a woman whose dignity and elegance command respect. Mary Warren demystifies the world of haute couture while teaching you to distinguish general fashion from individual style. With a light-hearted and easy tone, she encourages you to value your body as it is, rather than chasing after a glossy magazine image that has nothing to do with who you really are. Through a step-by-step process of self-analysis, you will articulate your personal style. Warren guides you through the key Fashion Moments of Truth and explains the elements of style body type, palette, wardrobe planning, accessories with well-organized explanations, instructive charts and illustrations, friendly anecdotes, and answers to frequently-asked questions. The result is a fool-proof Style Profile to take you through every season and situation. And you' ll have the cleanest closet of your life. True success in personal style is not self-serving. The legacy of style that you leave to your daughters and friends will inspire them to look and feel their best.  &nbsp.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Armed with a mirror, a pencil, and a liberating new book on personal style, any woman can look her best every day of the week. Mary Sheehan Warren's It' s So You!  takes women and their aspirations seriously, offering a radical new approach to fashion based on discovering and developing your personal style. You can put fashion in its place, making it a tool for your personal and professional growth, and save heaps of money at the same time. The woman with personal style can wink at the fashion world. Her clothes flatter her and boost her self-confidence because she knows the difference between style and fashion.  It' s So You!  helps you think through your own fashion needs, to become a woman whose dignity and elegance command respect. Mary Warren demystifies the world of haute couture while teaching you to distinguish general fashion from individual style. With a light-hearted and easy tone, she encourages you to value your body as it is, rather than chasing after a glossy magazine image that has nothing to do with who you really are. Through a step-by-step process of self-analysis, you will articulate your personal style. Warren guides you through the key Fashion Moments of Truth and explains the elements of style body type, palette, wardrobe planning, accessories with well-organized explanations, instructive charts and illustrations, friendly anecdotes, and answers to frequently-asked questions. The result is a fool-proof Style Profile to take you through every season and situation. And you' ll have the cleanest closet of your life. True success in personal style is not self-serving. The legacy of style that you leave to your daughters and friends will inspire them to look and feel their best.  &nbsp.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Why don' t you trust me? Why do you tell me what I can' t wear? Why do you always correct my manners? If you' re hearing those kinds of questions from your children -- or if you know that you' re going to -- you need this informative guide. Educator James Stenson explains here how you can keep your children' s adolescence from being dominated by rebellion and conflict, and how to give your children clear moral direction. He even includes a question-and-answer section to help you plan for troubles before they arise.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Why don' t you trust me? Why do you tell me what I can' t wear? Why do you always correct my manners? If you' re hearing those kinds of questions from your children -- or if you know that you' re going to -- you need this informative guide. Educator James Stenson explains here how you can keep your children' s adolescence from being dominated by rebellion and conflict, and how to give your children clear moral direction. He even includes a question-and-answer section to help you plan for troubles before they arise.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Why don' t you trust me? Why do you tell me what I can' t wear? Why do you always correct my manners? If you' re hearing those kinds of questions from your children -- or if you know that you' re going to -- you need this informative guide. Educator James Stenson explains here how you can keep your children' s adolescence from being dominated by rebellion and conflict, and how to give your children clear moral direction. He even includes a question-and-answer section to help you plan for troubles before they arise.…