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The story of the Church is an epic drama, filled with adventure, danger, politics, sacrifice, and courage. Sr. Mary Lea Hill tells this exciting story in The Church Rocks, a book sure to thrill children ages 10 and up, taking young readers on a whirlwind tour of Church history that will enlighten everyone. The chapters include fun fictional eyewitness accounts, additional factoids, explanations of word meanings, and timelines, as well as adding a prayer to each chapter.
This text presents strategies and approaches to allow the reader to gain more control over his or her academic writing in a higher education environment. This edition includes more detailed consideration of plagiarism and careful use of source material.
"Presents examples from the lives of Catholic saints to show how we can use the obstacles we encounter in life to actually become closer to God and grow in holiness"--
Blessed are the stressed, grouchy, and grumpy--for they too can learn the secrets of a happy heart! Best-selling author Sr. Mary Lea Hill helps you delve deeper into the beatitudes, our special passageways to joy, and unlocks their secrets for a happy life. You will find yourself smiling, if not laughing out loud, at her unique insights into the would-be blessings often hidden in the ups and downs of our everyday lives.
How do I know if Im living an authentic Christian life? Jesus calls each person to holiness, yet he calls each of us in a unique way. Where can we find the guidance we need as we walk along our paths to God? Catherine is a sure guide along the way of loving service to our neighbors for the sake of Christ.
A biography of the Jewish philosopher and convert to Catholicism who was put to death at Auschwitz during World War II and canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1998.
The "Crabby Mystic," Sr. Mary Lea, directly approaches the pray-er with practical advice, but cautions that "it is not an instructional course on prayer, but rather a taster on prayer, a place to get your feet wet." Even as you chuckle at her wit, she gives recommendations that will help any pray-er start communicating with God more readily. Whether you have never prayed before or want to become a better pray-er, Sr. Mary Lea will guide you towards a fulfilling prayer life.
Questions about the Catholic faith? Basic Catechism has answers! Structured around the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church¿Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer¿this guide presents the fundamentals of the Catholic faith in a handy Q&A format. Whether you are looking to learn the faith, grow in your faith, or pass on the faith, you will find that this resource captures Catholic Church teaching in a concise and approachable way. Content covers all of your questions relating to the faith: Does God exist? How should a Catholic prepare for confirmation? Are the Beatitudes truly practical? Why do we not always obtain what we pray for? First published in 1980, this 8th edition of a perennial best-seller is revised to reflect recent changes in the liturgy due to the new translation of the Mass and expanded to incorporate Church teaching on challenges facing the faithful Catholic in today¿s society.
How do I find Christ in the people around me? This compilation contains famous writings of twentieth century English mystic and laywoman Caryll Houselander, who found the face of Christ not only in the Church, but also in all people. Caryll shows how each of us is part of the great mystery of Christs Mystical Body and how, through eyes of faith, we too can see Christ in ourselves and everyone we encounter in our midst.