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SORIN BOOKS®

The original imPrinT for books on Catholic prayer and spirituality and the home to such authors as henri J.m. nouwen, Joyce rupp, and Thomas green.

launChed in 1999, the Sorin Books imprint publishes books on personal growth, relation-ships, and family life for the general spiritual seeker. its authors include Thomas merton, robert J. Wicks, lou holtz, Patricia livingston, and anne Bryan Smollin.

aCquired in 2003, this imprint showcases the innovative spiritual vision of edward hays, popular author of Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim, Prayers for the Domestic Church, Chasing Joy, Pray All Ways, and many other books.

ThiS eSTeemed imPrinT, founded forty years ago and acquired in 2003, publishes classic works of the Christian heritage, includ-ing Butler’s Lives of the Saints, a five-volume set of Thomas aquinas’s Summa Theologica in translation, The Reed of God, and The Imitation of Christ.

Dear Bookseller,

Love … wisdom … mystery … connectedness. These are just a few of the themes explored in Ave Maria Press’s spring list. I’m delighted to introduce you to a few of the highlights of the season.

We start with Lisa Hendey’s The Handbook for Catholic Moms, a rich compendium of insight and wisdom designed to help mothers nurture themselves so that they may better love and take care of their families. Lisa is a popular speaker, an avid blogger, and the savvy creator of CatholicMom.com, a thriving online com-munity that eagerly awaits her first book, which comes replete with endorsements from Amy Welborn, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle, Therese Borchard, and Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, among many others.

Just in time for Lent, Charles Murphy examines both the theological underpinnings and the prac-tical challenges of an ancient Christian discipline in The Spirituality of Fasting. And Peter Vaghi fol-lows his popular The Faith We Profess with a clear and cogent guide to the seven mysteries of faith in The Sacraments We Celebrate.

Christine Valters Paintner takes quite a differ-ent approach to Christian spiritual practice in Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire, where she explores how our encounters with the elements of nature can enhance our awareness of God in all things. Her book is “an inspiring and rejuvenating adventure,” writes Paula Huston, author of The Holy Way.

Finally, Judy Cannato follows her groundbreak-ing Radical Amazement with Field of Compassion, an equally compelling look at how the new cos-mology is transforming our understanding of God, connectedness, and the spiritual life.

Browse … read … enjoy.

THOMAS GRADyPuBLISHeR

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Lisa M. Hendey is the creator of www.CatholicMom.com and the host of the weekly Catholic Moments podcast and the “Catholic Mom” television show. Hendey writes regularly for Faith & Family, and her articles have appeared in National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor. She also gives workshops on faith, family, and Catholic new media topics. Hendey lives in the Fresno area with her husband of twenty-three years and their two teenage sons.

“Lisa Hendey’s CatholicMom.com website has long been a treasured Internet gathering spot. The Handbook for Catholic Moms is a welcome exten-sion of Lisa’s wisdom and energy, enriched by the experiences of the community of women who have found community, support, and strength through CatholicMom.com.”

amy Welbornauthor of eighteen books including A Catholic Woman’s Book Of Days

and Mary and the Christian Life

* * *“Kudos to fellow blogger Lisa Hendey for such a comprehensive, holistic companion for women who can use their faith as a tool to empower themselves as mothers, as wives, and as individuals on the pil-grimage of life.”

Therese Borchardauthor of Beyond Blue

* * *“Lisa Hendey’s passion for Catholic motherhood is born of many influences and I am proud to know that her experience as a Notre Dame student ranks among the most significant. This book is over-flowing with Lisa’s generous spirit, deep compas-sion, and infectious enthusiasm for her family, her Church, and the vocation of Catholic motherhood. She makes a wonderful and most welcome contri-bution to our faith community.”

Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.s.C.President emeritus

university of notre dame

* * *“This book is wonderful for Catholic moms (and others) to experience the Light burning inside as well as around Lisa Hendey. She is a gift to people of faith and journey.”

deacon Tom FoxColumnist and Podcaster at deacontomonline.com

and catholicvitamins.com

* * *“Does your marriage need a tune-up? Does your friendship garden need cultivating? Could your parenting skills use a little remedial attention? This book offers sound advice to help you meet these and other challenges with confidence and grace.”

Heidi Hess saxtonauthor of My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories

Founder of extraordinarymomsnetwork.wordpress.com

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The handbook for CaTholiC MoMsNuRTuRING yOuR HeART, MIND, BODy, AND SOuL

Lisa M. Hendey

Author Lisa Hendey is the creator of CatholicMom.com—an online community that welcomed over 400,000 unique visitors in the past year and reaches women in over one hundred countries.

Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic moms how

to care for themselves—heart, mind, body, and soul—so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church.

With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an envi-ronment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to bet-ter balance their own needs with the demands of fam-ily life and faith commitment.

* * *“Lisa Hendey is the sister friend of Catholic moth-erhood! We know her so well through her work for families, her website, and her engaging podcasts. Lisa now brings us her book in which she openly dis-cusses the essential elements of a Catholic mom’s life in an exceptionally delightful, engaging, dynamic, and practical manner. you’ll be turning pages and feeling as if Lisa is there by your side lovingly offer-ing her insight and warm encouragement. you’re going to love this book!”

donna-Marie Cooper O’Boylehost of “everyday Blessings For Catholic moms” on eWTn

author of Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers

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full of GraCeMIRACuLOuS STORIeS OF HeALING AND CONVeRSION THROuGH MARy'S INTeRCeSSION

Christine WatkinsForeword by Robert Faricy, S.J.

In this collection of riveting true stories, Catholic spiritual director Christine Watkins inspires readers with stories of conversion and healing linked to Mary’s apparitions at Medjugorje.

In Full of Grace, Watkins tells her own dramatic story of miraculous healing and conversion to Catholicism, along

with the stories of five others, including a homeless drug addict, a stripper, and a modern-day hero. each story is accompanied by scripture, prayer, and discussion exercises designed to remind readers of Mary of Medjogorje’s interces-sion on their behalf and God’s personal love for them.

Watkins gives nationwide talks and workshops and works as a spiritual director in the Bay Area, in addition to maintain-ing an active website and e-mail newsletter.

* * *“Christine Watkins’ beautiful and touching collection of con-version stories prompted or touched by Medjugorje’s appari-tions is further proof of the good fruits of this ongoing phe-nomenon. The stories are direct, honest, heart-rending, and miraculous.”

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CHRisTine WaTkins holds a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley and a Master’s degree in Social Welfare from the university of California at Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare. She is trained in Ignatian spirituality and discernment, with ten years of work experience as a spiritual direc-tor, bereavement counselor, inspirational speaker, and retreat leader. Watkins currently lives in California with her husband and sons.

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The spiriTualiTy of fasTinGReDISCOVeRING A CHRISTIAN PRACTICe

Charles M. Murphy

With sensitivity and depth, Msgr. Charles Murphy explores the spiritual discipline of fasting, both in its his-torical tradition and in its modern significance for Catholic spiritual life.

For his 2009 Lenten message, Pope Benedict XVI chose “the value and meaning of fasting” as the theme, observ-

ing that “this practice needs to be rediscovered and encour-aged again in our day.” In timely response, The Spirituality of Fasting draws on sources ancient and current—from Augustine to Michael Pollan—to consider anew how fasting informs the relationships between creator/creature, body/soul, and rich/poor.

Murphy’s extensive theological background, pastoral expe-rience, and personal devotion to his topic come through, inspiring readers to explore what it means to be fully engaged in worship through fasting.

* * *“The range and depth of this little book are impressive! Msgr. Charles Murphy presents a comprehensive history of fasting and offers a sound rationale for the need to revive this ancient practice. A must-read for any serious Christian.”

susan Lang abbottdirector of religious education

archdiocese of Boston

MsgR. CHaRLes M. MuRpHy is the Director of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Portland, Maine. Previously he served his diocese as Director of education and has pastored four different parishes. He is the author of several scholarly articles and books, including Belonging to God: A Personal Training Guide for the Deeper Catholic Spiritual Life.

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broTher andréFRIeND OF THe SuFFeRING, APOSTLe OF SAINT JOSePH

Jean-Guy DubucForeword by Mario Lachapelle, C.S.C.

Pope John Paul II lauded Brother André Bessette as a “man of prayer and friend of the poor.” Recent progress in the cause for Bessette’s canonization coincides with this new edition of the biography of this “miracle man of Mount Royal.”

More than seventy years after his death, Brother André Bessette, C.S.C., remains beloved for his mercy to the

sick, for his devotion to St. Joseph, and for his role in the con-struction of the majestic Oratory of St. Joseph in Montreal, which continues to be visited by millions of pilgrims each year.

Now with a photo insert, a new introduction by the author, and a new foreword by the vice-postulator for Brother André’s cause for canonization, this new edition of Brother André will inspire many who look to this man as a model of piety, devotion, and charity.

* * *“Jean-Guy Dubuc’s Brother André provides a warm-hearted and inspiring picture of this Canadian Holy Cross brother who was regarded in his lifetime as a miracle worker, a loyal friend of Saint Joseph, and an agent of Christ’s love and compassion to thousands of sick and suffering. Today, he is recognized by the Catholic Church as blessed, the final step on the way to canonization, an honor for which this book clearly makes a persuasive case.”

Rev. edward a. Malloy, C.s.C.President emeritus, university of notre dame

Jean-guy duBuC is an author, a priest of the diocese of Montreal, and a theologian. He is the former editor-in-Chief of La Presse in Montreal, and the former President and editor of La Tribune of Sherbrooke.

J A N U A R Y / ISBN: 9781594711909 256 pages, with 4-page photo insert / pb / 5.5” x 8.5” / $16.95 / Religion / Biography

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prayinG froM The hearT of holy Cross spiriTualiTyA 30-DAy ReTReAT WITH BASIL MOReAu

Joel Giallanza, C.S.C.

The spiritual vision of the recently beatified Blessed Basil Moreau—founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross—comes alive in this fresh and accessible thirty-day prayer companion.

In this first popular presentation of the spirituality of Blessed Basil Moreau, readers encounter a month’s worth

of morning and evening reflections with the key themes of Holy Cross spirituality—trust in God’s providence, faith, per-sistence in prayer, charity, and hope in the cross.

Ideal as a resource for laity committed to Holy Cross par-ishes, ministries, schools, colleges, and universities, Praying from the Heart of Holy Cross Spirituality is the perfect way to deepen appreciation of the unique charism that shapes Holy Cross work and prayer.

* * *“This work…will be great for use as a spiritual tool for prayer and reflection, not only in Holy Cross ministries, but in any Catholic institution.”

Terry Mcgahadirector of mission outreach and Parent/Volunteer Programs

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BROTHeR JOeL giaLL anza , C.s.C. , is a member of the South-West Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the author of The Seven Sorrows of Mary, Source and Summit, and Questions Jesus Asked. He currently serves as administrative assistant to the provin-cial of the South-West Province. He is also a spiritual director and offers retreats on continuing formation and the spiritual life.

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WaTer, Wind, earTh, and fireTHe CHRISTIAN PRACTICe OF PRAyING WITH THe eLeMeNTS

Christine Valters Paintner

Noted spiritual guide and author Christine Valters Paintner offers a rich exploration of the four elements—water, wind, earth, and fire—and sheds light on how meaningful engage-ment with the natural world can enhance the experience of Christian prayer.

Organized around “The Canticle of the Creatures” by St. Francis of Assisi, Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire is the first

book to consider the ways in which praying with the natural elements can enliven Christian spiritual life.

Paintner offers concrete suggestions and guided contempla-tive exercises; for instance, Paintner suggests that readers take time to “watch the sunrise or sunset and breathe in the beau-ty of the fiery sky. Contemplate what those beginnings and endings have to say in your own life.” Readers benefit from Paintner’s extensive training in theology and Benedictine spirituality, as well as her unique work in bringing the expres-sive arts to spiritual direction.

* * *“Paintner’s wide knowledge of scripture, patristic writing, the mystical life of the saints, and contemporary spiritual poetry makes the reading of this book an inspiring and rejuvenating adventure.”

paula Hustonauthor of Forgiveness: Following Jesus into Radical Loving

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C HRisT ine VaLTeRs painTneR serves as the Program Coordinator for the Ignatian Spirituality Center in Seattle and is also adjunct faculty at Seattle university’s School of Theology and Ministry. Paintner is a Benedictine Oblate and serves as Art editor for Presence: An International Journal of Spiritual Direction.

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This classic work of Christian spirituality emboldens modern readers to see God’s care and concern for them in the joys and challenges of everyday life.

abandonMenT To divine providenCeTHe CLASSIC TeXT WITH A SPIRITuAL COMMeNTARy By DeNNIS BILLy, C.Ss.R.

Jean-Pierre de Caussade

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Jean-pieRRe de Caussade was a French Jesuit priest, writer, theologian, and spiritual director born in the late seventeenth cen-tury. dennis BiLLy, C.ss.R. , is a teacher, writer, and poet. He is the author of numerous books and articles, and general editor for the Classics with Commentary series.

Jean-Pierre de Caussade, a French Jesuit spiritual direc-tor and writer born in the late seventeenth century, is best

known for his belief in the sacredness of the present moment, or the “eternal now.” His masterpiece, Abandonment to Divine Providence, has been celebrated by spiritual writers as diverse as Richard Foster and Alan Watts for its ability to invoke the mystery of eternity in the now—a tenet of spirituality that resonates across faith traditions.

Accompanied by the probing, expert commentary of Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R., this exemplary edition of de Caussade’s Abandonment offers newcomers to mysticism and spiritual direction a clear, compelling path to entering into God’s pres-ence.

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JOyCe Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual “midwife,” and retreat and conference speaker. A member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community, she is the author of many books, including bestsellers, The Cup of Our Life, Open the Door, and Praying Our Goodbyes.

Praise for The Star in My Heart“A book of glad tidings! The Star in My Heart will serve as a catalyst leading you to Someone who has long been tugging at your heart.”

Macrina Wiederkehr, O.s.B.author of Seven Sacred Pauses and A Tree Full of Angels

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“Joyce Rupp challenges us to go deep within, to make friends with our fears, and to meet ‘the star’ in our hearts.”

sr. Marie Micheletto, R.s.M.Psychotherapist

Praise for Prayers to Sophia“What a beautiful book! The wisdom within works its wonders on the landscape of the heart, revealing how deeply we are all immersed in the Wisdom we call God.”

sr. Miriam Therese Winter, M.M.s.author of Woman Prayer, Woman Song

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“It is a deep, bold, evocative book of prayers to Divine Wisdom. Conscious, personal, and remi-niscent of Rumi, Joyce Rupp helps open us to the Divine Feminine within us all.”

Rev. patricia e. deJongSenior minister

First Congregational Church of Berkeley

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“Prayers to Sophia is an eloquent response of love to Divine Wisdom. Joyce’s own vulnerability in these prayers add a beauty and a feminine voice which expresses all our longing for Divine presence as the Feminine.”

paula d’arcyauthor of Gift of the Red Bird and Song for Sarah

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The sTar in My hearTDISCOVeRING INNeR WISDOM

Joyce RuppIn this twentieth-anniversary edition, best-selling Catholic author Joyce Rupp connects scriptural images of wisdom to Sophia—Feminine Wisdom in the Hebrew scriptures—to awaken readers to the presence of God in everyday life.

With over 900,000 books sold in her writing career, Joyce Rupp remains a leading voice in women’s spirituality.

Now with an updated preface, The Star in My Heart guides readers toward a warmly personal understanding of Sophia, the feminine personification of wisdom.

Rupp employs visual metaphors—often involving the natu-ral world—for each chapter to reveal how Sophia guides us through the inner processes of spiritual growth. each chapter includes summary points, ideas for meditation and journal writing, and reflection questions ideal for group discussion. ■ F E B R U A R Y / ISBN: 9781893732834 / 128 pages / pb / 5” x 7” / $12.95 / Spirituality

prayers To sophiaDeePeNING OuR ReLATIONSHIP WITH HOLy WISDOM

Joyce RuppIn this reissued Joyce Rupp classic, readers are offered fifty prayers, scripture pieces, and journaling suggestions to connect the reader to Sophia, Feminine Wisdom in the Hebrew scriptures.

With many prayers straight from the personal journals of Joyce Rupp, Prayers to Sophia aids readers in reaching

new spiritual depths through the exploration of feminine imag-es of the Divine.

Vulnerable and instructive in equal amounts, this book of meditative prayers offers fifty entries that include a verse from biblical wisdom literature and conversation starters for wom-en’s book groups.■ F E B R U A R Y / ISBN: 9781893732841 / 128 pages / pb / 5” x 7” / $12.95 / Spirituality

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Marie Schwan, C.S.J.

Marie Schwan, coauthor of the highly successful Take and Receive series, offers a simple yet profound spiritual guidebook centered on the powerful theme of “home.”

The image of “home” is a powerful spiritual theme with deep implications in the gospels, particularly in difficult

times and in an increasingly online society. In Come Home, trusted spiritual director Marie Schwan blends insights from centering prayer with Ignatian and twelve-step spirituality, gently guiding readers to discover and embrace the wonder of God’s presence within them.

Schwan’s lifelong ministry has been devoted to spiri-tual guidance: She has served at retreat centers, as forma-tion director for her religious community, and as an author whose expertise in centering prayer, Ignatian spirituality, and twelve-step programs has touched countless people.

* * *“Marie Schwan, C.S.J., brings to this slim yet potent text years of experience in spiritual direction and retreat work. enriching and challenging, Come Home is a call to live at the center, rather than the circumference of our lives.”

Bishop Robert F. Morneauauxiliary Bishop of green Bay

MaRie sCHWan , C.s.J . , is a Sister of St. Joseph of Medaille, Louisiana. Schwan is perhaps best known for the five-book Take and Receive series that she wrote with Jacqueline Bergan. She is currently a spiritual director and retreat leader at the Sioux Spiritual Center in South Dakota. A teacher by profession, she has served in administra-tion and formation in her congregation, and as associate director of Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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The saCraMenTs We CelebraTeA CATHOLIC GuIDe TO THe SeVeN MySTeRIeS OF FAITH

Peter J. Vaghi

Noted Washington D.C. pastor and teacher Msgr. Peter Vaghi presents a clear and accessible introduction to the seven sacraments for everyday Catholics seeking to learn more about these transforming encounters with Jesus Christ.

Drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults, and the writings of

Benedict XVI and John Paul II, Msgr. Peter Vaghi’s easy-to-use resource considers each of the sacraments from a person-al, communal, and social perspective. The chapters explore the sacraments as a whole and examine the scriptural founda-tion, the history, and the symbolism of each.

At a time when Mass attendance, Confession, and the cele-bration of Catholic weddings are all declining, the clarity and accessibility of Msgr. Peter Vaghi’s writing on the meaning of these celebrations, complemented by questions for reflection and prayer, makes The Sacraments We Celebrate a vital resource for any Catholic seeking to understand these central actions of the faith.

* * *“Msgr. Peter Vaghi’s clear account of the seven sacraments is doctrinally sound, pastorally perceptive, and spiritually insightful.”

Rev. Thomas g. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap.executive director for the Secretariat for doctrine

united States Conference of Catholic Bishops

MsgR. peTeR J . VagHi is pastor of the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Prior to his seminary studies at the Gregorian university in Rome, he practiced law. He is chaplain of the John Carroll Society and the author of The Faith We Profess: A Catholic Guide to the Apostle’s Creed.

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From Field of Compassion

Making consistent choices out of ever-growing awareness creates a spirit, a field of energy that

catches others up and invites them in. We know this intuitively. Creating a field of kindness or care with intentionality produces an environment fecund with healing, allowing us to move out of our egocentric and fear-based behavior and into the kind of reful-gent living that is at the heart of what Jesus means when he says “I came that you might have life, and have it to the full.” Life to the full is possible—but not without our choosing it one small action at a time.

“I am absolutely enthralled with this book. I want to keep sitting inside its heart, to absorb more and more of the profound realities that Judy Cannato sets forth with such clarity and beauty.”

Joyce Ruppauthor of Open the Door

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“Brilliant, erudite, grounded, original, inspiring. Field of Compassion will become for many the book that led them into another era of their spiritual development. Highly recommended.”

Brian swimmeProfessor of Cosmology

California institute of integral Studies,Coauthor (with Thomas Berry) of The Universe Story

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“Field of Compassion is written with prophetic hon-esty, clarity and directness, urging us toward the global as well as personal transformation so desper-ately needed in our day. The book is gentle and yet strong, visionary and yet practical, pointing us ever toward the resources present, available, and simply awaiting our engagement. ‘yes we can’ be agents of healing and compassion! Field of Compassion shows us how.”

sr. Barbara Fiand, s.n.dauthor of Refocusing the Vision: Religious Life into the Future

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■ Also by Judy cannatoRadical AmazementISBN: 9781893732995

Judy CannaTO is well-known as an author and has ministered as a retreat facilitator and spiritual direc-tor for twenty years. She is an asso-ciate member of the Congregation of St. Joseph and maintains an office at River’s edge wellness center in Cleveland. She is married with two grown sons. Cannato travels exten-sively—throughout the u.S. and in Ireland, the u.K., Australia, and New Zealand—giving lectures, work-shops, and retreats. Her work has been awarded by the Catholic Press Association.

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In the tradition of Teilhard de Chardin and Thomas Berry, Judy Cannato invites spiritual seekers to

embrace the way in which an understanding of reli-gion and the spiritual path is informed and illumined by cutting-edge science. Cannato’s newest book is a must-read for those interested in how the new cosmol-ogy and the Christian story can be understood in har-mony with one another. She shows how modern sci-entific discoveries demonstrate that at the most funda-mental of levels all life is connected and that human-kind participates in the unfolding of the universe. This book’s compelling and radical call to transformation will inspire readers to choose collaboration and peace over competition and conflict.

* * *“Judy Cannato writes like a poet, visions like a mys-tic, and weaves a story that is original, provocative and inspiring. Her ability to integrate the wisdom of field theory, Christian compassion, and personal narrative provides the reader with nourishment for intellect and spirit alike. A message of reassurance and hope for troubled times.”

diarmuid O'Murchuauthor of Ancestral Grace and Quantum Theology

field of CoMpassionHOW THe NeW COSMOLOGy IS TRANSFORMING SPIRITuAL LIFe

Judy Cannato

The best-selling author of Radical Amazement articu-lates a transforming vision of spirituality that examines the intricate connectedness of the physical and spiritual worlds, a phenomenon she calls the “field of compassion.”

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Thomas H. Green, S.J.

Internationally renowned author Thomas H. Green, S.J., walks readers through the life of prayer, guiding them from getting to know God, to a stage of growth, and finally to a stage of love, intimacy, and a deep experi-ence of God.

In Experiencing God, Thomas H. Green, S.J., presents a brief and accessible guide to prayer. Green reminds readers

that prayer life is, above all, a relationship with God and a deepening of our experience of God. Recently deceased, Fr. Green spent a lifetime teaching fellow Christians to pray. Experiencing God is a treasury of his best insights.

Drawn from lectures given by Green, Experiencing God is now in print for the first time—an appropriate commemora-tion of the faithful life and work of this beloved teacher and author.

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“Thomas Green, S.J., was one of the most beloved and most accessible of all modern Catholic spiritual writers. Experiencing God is classic Green: clear, concise, based on years of experience as a believer and a spiritual director, and enormously helpful for anyone seeking to move closer to God in prayer and daily life. Highly recommended.”

Rev. James Martin, s.J.author of My Life with the Saints

THOMas H. gReen , s.J . (1932–2009), was an internation-ally recognized teacher, mentor, and author, best known for his classic works on prayer, including Opening to God, When the Well Runs Dry, and Weeds Among the Wheat. Fr. Green served as the Spiritual Director of San Jose Seminary, Manila, Philippines, and Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Ateneo de Manila university.

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May you find CoMforTA BLeSSING FOR TIMeS OF GRIeVING

Joyce Rupp

In this consoling booklet, beloved author Joyce Rupp offers words of comfort and hope to those mourn-ing the loss of a loved one, helping them to place their many emotions in God’s compassionate care.

Joyce Rupp is loved by thousands for her best-selling books on spiritual growth, but she is also the author

of numerous books on grief and consolation, including Praying Our Goodbyes and her recently published Now That You've Gone Home: Courage and Comfort for Times of Grief, from which this blessing is drawn.

Priced no more than a sympathy card, and easy to mail or carry in a purse, May You Find Comfort offers an elegant prayer and meditation in a beautiful layout, expressing the deep care and concern of the faith community.

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From May You Find Comfort

JOyCe Rupp is well known for her work as a writer, spiritual “mid-wife,” and retreat and conference speaker. See page 10 for more information.

May you rest your

heartache in the compassionate

arms of God each day and find

comfort from this Enduring Love.

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The books of the Concise Guide series, edited by Kevin e. McKenna, tackle questions of central importance for contemporary Catholicism. The series offers excellent reference as each book carefully out-lines the issues, references the necessary documents, and sketches answers to pressing pastoral questions.

a ConCise Guide To CaTholiC ChurCh ManaGeMenTThe Vincentian Center for Church and Society

Today’s Catholic pastors must be skilled both in spiritual leadership and in the management of complex organiza-tions. Responding to this need, the Vincentian Center for Church and Society offers its parish-proven expertise in this comprehensive guidebook.

For fifteen years, the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John’s university has been successfully train-

ing priests and pastoral leaders in management concepts and skills. Built upon this wealth of experience, A Concise Guide to Catholic Church Management connects the theory of academic training with the hands-on skills of pastoral practice.

Today’s pastoral leaders are required to understand effec-tive communications, budgeting, staff management, and legal responsibilities—all through the lens of Catholic values and tradition. This veritable ministry bible offers pastors and administrators ten succinct, informative chapters and is sup-plemented by free online materials.

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A Concise Guide to Canon Law ISBN: 9780877939344

A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching ISBN: 9780877939795

A Concise Guide to Supervising a Ministry Student ISBN: 9781594711794

A Concise Guide to Your Rights in the Catholic Church ISBN: 9781594710797

THe VinCenTian CenTeR FOR CHuRCH and sOCieT y is located at St. John’s university in Jamaica, New york. Its core pur-pose is connecting the university to the Church and accomplishes this through the use of its Vincentian sponsorship, metropolitan location, and diversified personnel resources.

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prayerfulnessAwakening to the Fullness of LifeRobert J . WicksForeword by Joyce RuppNew from Robert Wicks, this creative combination of ancient wisdom and con-temporary psychology is designed to help readers develop a loving, clear, and spiritually balanced outlook and is ideal for book groups, retreats, and as a resource for individuals experiencing burnout.

* * *“A triumph of the human spirit!”

kerry kennedyAuthor of Being Catholic Now

■ ISBN: 9781933495200 / 192 pages, hardcover / $20.00 / Sorin Books

seven saCred pausesLiving Mindfully Through the Hours of the DayMacr ina WiederkehrForeword by Pau la D’Arcyusing scripture, poetry, reflections, personal stories, and quotes from a rich array of spiritual teachers, Wiederkehr helps readers become more attuned to living in the present moment and develop a kindred spirit with the rich tradition of the Divine Hours.

■ ISBN: 9781933495101 / 224 pages, hardcover / $20.00 / Sorin Books / 17,000 sold!

The reColleCTed hearTA Guide to Making a Contemplative Weekend RetreatPh i l ip Za lesk iAcclaimed author and editor Philip Zaleski understands the need for retreat, and in this step-by-step guide he offers his monastic prescription for properly and effectively finding spiritual refreshment.

* * *“Reading Philip Zaleski’s The Recollected Heart made me want to drop everything and head for the hills to recover my capacity to truly live.”

huston smithAuthor of The World’s Religions

■ ISBN: 9781594711992 / 192 pages / $15.95 / Ave Maria Press

This floWinG ToWard MeA Story of God Arriving in StrangersMar i lyn Lacey, R .S .M.Foreword by He len Pre jean , C .S . J .With vivid, beautiful prose, Sr. Marilyn Lacey narrates her spiritual journey of twenty-five years of ministry to international refugees. She reminds us through her stories and insights of the biblical mandate to welcome the stranger.

* * *“This book describes a God aligned with the poor, a God whom we may meet when we open our doors to strangers and outcasts.”

from the foreword by helen prejean, C.s.J.Author of Dead Man Walking


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The sanT’eGidio book of prayerAndrea Riccardi and the Community of Sant 'egidioForeword by Card ina l Theodore McCarr i ckThe Community of Sant’egidio is known internationally for its work in justice and peacemaking, and is a growing phenomenon in the united States. The Sant’Egidio Book of Prayer invites readers into Sant’egidio’s spiritual life and into solidarity with its mission of prayer, service, and peacemaking.

* * *“They pray seriously, they take the Bible seriously, and they take the poor seriously.”

Cardinal Carlo Maria MartiniFrom Sant’Egidio, Rome, the World


day by dayThe Notre Dame Prayerbook for StudentsWil l iam G. Storey, D .M.S . , and Thomas McNal ly, C .S .C .With half a million copies sold since its inception, Day by Day is the beloved prayer book that Notre Dame students, alumni, and friends trust to deepen their prayer lives and expand their understanding of God. This collection of prayers is the per-fect gift for college students, high school graduates, and Confirmation candidates. Included are prayers such as “Runner’s Prayer” and St. Thomas Aquinas’s “Before Study Prayer,” plus many selections from a rich Christian tradition including “The Road Ahead.”

■ ISBN: 9781594710186 / 224 pages / $8.95 / Ave Maria Press / 510,000 sold!

a book of WondersDaily Reflections for Awakened LivingEdward HaysPulling from an eclectic array of “sage instructors,” best-selling author edward Hays articulates 366 daily wonderments through such sources as Sherlock Holmes, Taoist teachers and Mickey Mouse. Peculiar and poignant in equal amounts, this book of daily reflections is ed Hays unplugged and spurs us to find delight and wonder in the ordinary.

■ ISBN: 9780939516834 / 384 pages / $16.95 / forest of Peace

WoMen WriTinG for (a) ChanGeA Guide for Creative TransformationMary P ier ce BrosmerIn this empowering and insightful debut book, Mary Pierce Brosmer shares the unique method of writing that she developed as founder and director of Women Writing for (a) Change, a nationwide organization that teaches women and girls to nurture the conscious feminine voice within them.

* * *“Women Writing for (a) Change is a wonderful book full of insight and clarity. This is a book to be read many times over.”

sharon salzbergAuthor of Lovingkindness

■ ISBN: 9781933495187 / 256 pages / $15.95 / Sorin Books

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30 Days with a Great spiritual teacher seriesEdited by John KirvanSeries Foreword by Caroline Myss

each book in the 30 Days with a Great Spiritual Teacher series provides a month of daily readings from one of Christianity’s most beloved spiritual guides. For each

day there is a brief and accessible morning meditation drawn from the mystic’s writ-ings, a simple mantra for use throughout the day, and a night prayer to focus one’s thoughts as the day ends. These easy-to-use books are the perfect prayer companion for busy people who want to root their spiritual practice in the solid ground of these great spiritual teachers.

* * *“This is an invaluable series of tastefully done books, small enough for the purse or for the backpack. They’re ideal as gifts, and ideal reminders not only of our Biblical heri-tage, but of a rich Catholic tradition in the writings of the saints. Simply exquisite!”

anne Rice author of Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana


All Will Be WellJulian of NorwichISBN: 9781594711510128 pages / $9.95

Let Nothing Disturb You Teresa of AvilaISBN: 9781594711527120 pages / $9.95

Peace of HeartFrancis of AssisiISBN: 9781594711558128 pages / $9.95

Set Your Heart FreeFrancis de SalesISBN: 9781594711534120 pages / $9.95

Simply SurrenderThérèse of LisieuxISBN: 9781594711541128 pages / $9.95

True SerenityThomas à KempisISBN: 9781594711572120 pages / $9.95

Where Only Love Can GoThe Cloud of UnknowingISBN: 9781594711589128 pages / $9.95

You Shall Not WantThe PsalmsISBN: 9781594711565120 pages / $9.95

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ThrouGh The ChurCh yearReflections for Feasts and SeasonsFranc i s D . Ke l lyFrancis Kelly articulates insightful meditations on the meaning of the feasts and seasons of the liturgical calendar. This informative, accessible guide will enrich the prayer life of readers, deepening their understanding of and participation in the liturgy.

* * *“I highly recommend this book to all who seek to live their faith more fully and gain greater insight to the beauty of the Church.”

Cardinal séan o’Malley, o.f.M., Cap.■ ISBN: 9781594711749 / 192 pages / $12.95 / Ave Maria Press

born of The euCharisTA Spirituali ty for PriestsEd i ted by Stephen J . Rosset t iMsgr. Stephen Rossetti weaves together reflections on the eucharist from over twenty notable contributors, including Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop Donald Wuerl, and the late Cardinal Avery Dulles. This book makes an ideal gift for priests and seminarians, as well as interested laity seeking inspiration from priestly devotion to the eucharist.


forWard in hopeSaying Amen to Lay ecclesial MinistryBishop Matthew H. C larkForeword by Zen i FoxIdeal for anyone called to leadership in today’s Catholic Church, Forward in Hope brings Bishop Matthew Clark’s vast theological knowledge and experience into dialogue with the ever-growing significance of lay ecclesial ministry and the way it is changing the face of the Catholic Church.

* * *“every parishioner should read this highly intelligent and inspiring book, which chronicles an exciting development within our church—lay ecclesial ministry.”

karen sue smitheditorial Director, America


paThs To prayerA Field Guide to Ten Catholic Tradit ionsPat Fosare l l iThis reader-friendly handbook introduces ten of the most prominent Catholic spiritual traditions—from Franciscan to Mystic spirituality—and recounts a brief history of each tradition’s founder, highlights its characteristics, and provides a prayer or spiritual practice for each one.


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Thomas Merton

a book of hoursThomas MertonEd i ted by Kath leen De ignanForeword by James F in leyThe voluminous writings of Thomas Merton have been mined and arranged into prayers for Dawn, Day, Dusk, and Dark for each of the days of the week. A Book of Hours allows readers a slice of monastic contemplation in the midst of their hectic modern life, with psalms, prayers, readings, and reflections.

* * *“This treasured handbook is not a prayer book to be recited, but a primer for con-templative prayer.”

The Merton Seasonal■ ISBN: 9781933495057 / 224 pages, hc / $20.00 / Sorin Books / 42,000 sold!

CoMpassionaTe fireThe Letters of Thomas Merton and Catherine de Hueck DohertyEd i ted by Robert A . Wi ldThe correspondence between Thomas Merton and Catherine de Hueck Doherty reveals an inspiring portrait of true spiritual friendship. For the first time, the let-ters exchanged between these two prophetic voices are brought together in one volume.

* * *“Highly recommended to all seekers of the truth.”

br. patrick hart, o.C.s.o.Abbey of Gethsemani

■ ISBN: 9781594712166 / 128 pages, with 4-page photo insert / $12.95 / Ave Maria Press

seasons of CelebraTionMeditations on the Cycle of Liturgical FeastsThomas MertonForeword by Wi l l i am H. ShannonForty years after his death, fans of Thomas Merton continue to consult the spiri-tual wisdom found in his writings. Originally published in 1965, Merton's collec-tion of essays on the liturgy is once again available to a vast and growing Merton readership.

* * *“A quiet joy echoes from its pages, the alleluia of a man who has sensed the glory of the coming of the Lord.”

The Catholic World■ ISBN: 9781594711701 / 224 pages / $17.95 / Ave Maria Press

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Henri J.M. Nouwen

ouT of soliTudeThree Meditations on the Christ ian LifeForeword by Thomas MooreDrawing on three moments in the life of Jesus, Henri Nouwen invites us to reflect on the tension between our desire for solitude and the demands of contemporary life. Beautifully written, elegantly simple, as fresh today as it was thirty years ago.


Can you drink The Cup?Foreword by Ron HansenHenri Nouwen reflects upon the metaphor of the cup, using the images of hold-ing, lifting, and drinking to articulate the basics of the spiritual life.

* * *“Can You Drink the Cup? opens up Nouwen’s own life in Christ and enlarges ours.”

Newsweek■ ISBN: 9781594710995 / 128 pages / $11.95 / Ave Maria Press / 148,000 sold!

WiTh open handsForeword by Sue Monk K iddGently encourages readers to an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer.“Twenty-seven years ago, With Open Hands helped to wake me to the immense ‘openness’ in which God is given, and it goes on waking readers today. That is its timeless gift.”

sue Monk kidd


The danCe of lifeWeaving Sorrows and Blessings into One Joyful StepEd i ted by Michae l FordMichael Ford gathers selections of Nouwen’s writings that encourage us to accept our imperfections and find the transforming power of God at work within us.


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Joyce Rupp

May i Walk you hoMe?Courage and Comfort for Caregivers of the Very I l lStor ies by Joyce Hutch isonPrayers by Joyce RuppReissued on its tenth anniversary, May I Walk You Home? remains an invalu-able resource for caregivers and loved ones assisting those on their final jour-ney home. Readers will find the courage necessary to embrace the struggles and rewards of this final companionship.

* * *“A rare glimpse (and thus a very rare friend) into the struggles experienced by caregivers.”

rev. richard GilbertAuthor of Finding Your Way After Your Parent Dies


noW ThaT you’ve Gone hoMeCourage and Comfort for Times of GriefJoyce Hutch ison and Joyce RuppBuilding on the success of May I Walk You Home? (50,000 copies sold since 1999), this collection of twenty-five stories of loss picks up where the first book left off, helping readers to navigate the bewildering landscape of grief once a loved one has died.


open The doorA Journey to the True SelfJoyce RuppSpiritual guide Joyce Rupp explores the rich image of the door as an invitation to spiritual growth and awareness. She leads readers to search more deeply for their authentic selves in fuller union with God.

* * *“This is the most life-giving door you will ever open.”

Thomas GroomeProfessor of Theology and Religious education, Boston College■ ISBN: 9781933495149 / 288 pages / $18.95 / Sorin Books / 22,600 sold!

prayinG our GoodbyesA Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and SorrowsJoyce RuppPraying Our Goodbyes, Rupp says, is about the spirituality of change. It is designed to help readers reflect, ritualize, and re-orient themselves—to help heal the hurts caused by goodbyes and the anxieties encountered when one season of life ends and another begins.

* * *“Joyce Rupp is one of the best Christian spiritual guides writing today.”

rev. James Martin, s.J.Author of My Life with the Saints


See pages 10, 11, and 17 for more titles by Joyce Rupp

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Thomas H. Green, S.J.

openinG To GodA Guide to PrayerIn this concise and practical introduction to prayer, Fr. Green, a Jesuit missionary and spiritual director, reveals prayer to be a passageway to new spiritual terrain, accessible to all who want to cultivate a more meaningful prayer relationship with God.


When The Well runs dryPrayer Beyond the BeginningsIn this proven and popular roadmap for those digging deeper into the mystery of prayer, Fr. Green skillfully coaxes readers to re-examine their perspectives on prayer.

* * *“A marvelous example of theological devotion.”

Catholic Library World■ ISBN: 9781594711374 / 224 pages / $15.95 / Ave Maria Press

drinkinG froM a dry WellA Sequel To When the Well Runs DryFr. Green returns to the "dry well" and finds there a spot where both mature pray-ers and active contemplatives "can be at home" and can learn to live gracefully "drinking from the dry well of prayer."

■ ISBN: 9780877934509 / 128 pages / $9.95 / Ave Maria PressPlease note: This title is only available through Lightning Source.

Weeds aMonG The WheaTDiscernment: Where Prayer and Action MeetWith wisdom and common sense, Fr. Green engages the topic of spiritual discern-ment and shows that it is a function of an individual's personal relationship with God. Discernment, he says, is where prayer meets action.

■ ISBN: 9780877933182 / 208 pages / $15.95 / Ave Maria Press This item is nonreturnable.

See page 16 for more titles from Thomas h. Green, S.J.

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suMMa TheoloGiCaComplete english edit ion in Five VolumesSt . Thomas Aqu inasThis brilliant synthesis of Christian thought has had a decisive and per-manent impact on philosophy and religion since the thirteenth century and is available both in hardcover and paperback five-volume sets.

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suMMa TheoloGiae: a ConCise TranslaTionSt. Thomas AquinasEd i ted by Timothy McDermott“The real meat of St. Thomas has been captured here with remarkable good judgement . . . a fresh stimulation experience to read Aquinas’ doctrine on a given point gathered all together.”

W. norris Clarke, s.J.Fordham university, International Philosophical Quarterly

■ PAPERBAck ISBN: 9780870612107 / 652 pages / $42.50 / christian classics■ hARDcoVER ISBN: 9780870612114 / 652 pages / $59.95 / christian classics

MaryA History of Doctrine and DevotionHi lda GraefWith a new chapter cover ing Vat i can I I and beyond by Thomas A. Thompson, S .M.In this classic text in the field of Marian scholarship, Hilda Graef pro-vides a thorough review of the place of Mary in the Church, and a chronological overview of the history of Marian studies. “Hilda Graef ’s history of Marian doctrines and devotions is a classic. . . . There are few works on Mary that can compare with it in terms of clar-ity, comprehensiveness, and balance. I recommend it highly.”

rev. richard p. Mcbrien, s.T.d.university of Notre Dame

■ ISBN: 9780870612527 / 608 pages / $35.00 / christian classics

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paTroloGyJohannes QuastenQuasten's four-volume work offers an accessible summary of four cen-turies of church fathers and their literature. These valuable reference volumes cover Clement of Rome through the Latin writers during the time of Pope Leo the Great.“Quasten’s work is an outstanding contribution.”

The Princeton Seminary Bulletin

complete four-Volume Set ■ PAPERBAck: ISBN: 9780870611414 / 2162 pages / $149.95 / christian classics

Volume 1: The Beginnings of Patristic Literature - from the Apostles’ creed to IrenaeusISBN: 9780870610844 / 368 pages / $41.95

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buTler’s lives of The sainTsComplete Standard edit ionEd i ted , Rev ised , and Supp lemented by Herbert J . Thurston , S . J . , and Dona ld AttwaterFirst written in the mid-eighteenth century, this four-volume set was revised in 1956 to encompass 2,565 saints compared to the original 1,486. Carefully edited to retain the charms of Butler's original prose style, this work of devotion and scholarship offers truths central to Christianity and underlying themes of Christian love. “A theologian finds on every page living witness to the central truths of the Christian Faith.”

Our Sunday Visitorcomplete four-Volume Set

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Classics with Commentary, a series in the Christian Classics line devot-ed to rediscovering classic Christian literature, mines the depths of the rich tradition of Christian spirituality. Critical translations accompanied by thought-provoking commentary and probing questions revitalize these works for today’s generation of spiritual seekers.

inTerior CasTleTe r e s a o f Av i l aThe C lass i c Text wi th a Sp i r i tua l Commentary by Denn is B i l ly, C .Ss .R .■ ISBN: 9780870612411 / 320 pages / $17.95

The iMiTaTion of ChrisT T h o m a s à K e m p i sA Sp i r i tua l Commentary and Reader’s Gu ide by Denn is B i l ly, C .Ss .R .■ ISBN: 9780870612343 / 272 pages / $15.95

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visiTs To The MosT holy saCraMenT and To MosT holy MaryA l p h o n s u s d e L i g u o r i The C lass i c Text Trans lated and with a Sp i r i tua l Commentary by Denn is B i l ly, C .Ss .R .■ ISBN: 9780870612442 / 160 pages / $17.95

Please note: This item is nonreturnable.

See page 9 for the newest title in the classics with commentary series

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Abandonment to Divine Providence, JeAN-PIeRRe De CAuSSADe–9

AeLReD OF RIeVAuLX, Spiritual Friendship–29

All Will Be Well, JuLIAN OF NORWICH–21

ALPHONSuS De LIGuORI, Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Mary–29

ATTWATeR, DONALD, Butler’s Lives of the Saints–28

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Book of Hours, A, MeRTON–23Book of Wonders, A, HAyS–20Born of the eucharist,

ROSSeTTI–22BROSMeR, MARy, Women

Writing for (a) Change–20Brother André, DuBuC–6 Butler’s Lives of the

Saints, THuRSTON / ATTWATeR–28

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Can you Drink the Cup?, NOuWeN–24

CANNATO, JuDy, Field of Compassion–14, 15

CLARK, MATTHeW, Forward in Hope–22

CLOuD OF uNKNOWING, THe, Where Only Love Can Go–21

Come Home–SCHWAN–12COMMuNITy OF

SANT'eGIDIO, THe, the Sant’egidio Book of Prayer–20

Compassionate Fire, WILD–23Concise Guide to Catholic

Church Management, THe VINCeNTIAN CeNTeR FOR CHuRCH AND SOCIeTy–18

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Dance of Life, The, NOuWeN / FORD–24

Day by Day, STORey / MCNALLy–20

Drinking from a Dry Well, GReeN–26

DuBuC, JeAN-Guy, Brother André–6

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experiencing God, GReeN–16

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Field of Compassion, CANNATO–14, 15

FORD, MICHAeL, The Dance of Life–24

Forward in Hope, CLARK–22FOSAReLLI, PAT, Paths to

Prayer–22FRANCIS De SALeS, Set your

Heart Free–21FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Peace of

Heart–21Full of Grace, WATKINS–4

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GIALLANZA, JOeL, Praying from the Heart of Holy Cross Spirituality–7

GRAeF, HILDA, Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion–27

GReeN, THOMAS, experiencing God–16; Opening to God, When the Well Runs Dry, Drinking From A Dry Well, Weeds Among the Wheat–26

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Handbook for Catholic Moms, The, HeNDey–2, 3

HAyS, eDWARD, A Book of Wonders–20

HeNDey, LISA, The Handbook for Catholic Moms–2, 3

HuTCHISON, JOyCe, May I Walk you Home?, Now That you've Gone Home–24

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Imitation of Christ, The, THOMAS À KeMPIS–29

Interior Castle, TeReSA OF AVILA–29

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JeAN-PIeRRe De CAuSSADe, Abandonment to Divine Providence–9

JuLIAN OF NORWICH, All Will Be Well–21

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KeLLy, FRANCIS D., Through the Church year–22

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LACey, MARILyN, This Flowing Toward Me–19

Let Nothing Disturb you, TeReSA OF AVILA–21

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Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion, GRAeF / THOMPSON–27

May I Walk you Home?, HuTCHISON / RuPP–25

May you Find Solace, RuPP–17

MCDeRMOTT, TIMOTHy, Summa Theologiae–27

MCNALLy, THOMAS, Day by Day–20

MeRTON, THOMAS, A Book of Hours, Seasons of Celebration–23

MuRPHy, CHARLeS, The Spirituality of Fasting–5

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NOuWeN, HeNRI J.M., Can you Drink the Cup?, With Open Hands, Out of Solitude, The Dance of Life–24

Now That you've Gone Home, HuTCHISON / RuPP–25

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Open the Door, RuPP–25Opening to God, GReeN–26Out of Solitude, NOuWeN–24

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PAINTNeR, CHRISTINe VALTeRS, Water, Wind, earth, and Fire–8

Paths to Prayer, FOSAReLLI–22Patrology, QuASTeN–28Peace of Heart, FRANCIS OF

ASSISI–21Prayerfulness, WICKS–19Prayers to Sophia, RuPP–10, 11Praying from the Heart of

Holy Cross Spirituality, GIALLANZA–7

Praying Our Goodbyes, RuPP–25

PSALMS, THe, you Shall Not Want–21

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QuASTeN, JOHANNeS, Patrology–28

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Recollected Heart, The, ZALeSKI–19

RICCARDI, ANDReA, The Sant’egidio Book of Prayer–20

ROSSeTTI, STePHeN J., Born of the eucharist–22

RuPP, JOyCe, The Star in My Heart, Prayers to Sophia–10, 11; May you Find Solace–17; May I Walk you Home?, Now That you've Gone Home, Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door–25

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Sacraments We Celebrate, The, VAGHI–13

Sant’egidio Book of Prayer, The, RICCARDI / THe COMMuNITy OF SANT'eGIDIO–20

SCHWAN, MARIe, Come Home–12

Seasons of Celebration, MeRTON–23

Set your Heart Free, FRANCIS De SALeS–21

Seven Sacred Pauses, WIeDeRKeHR–19

Simply Surrender, THéRèSe OF LISIeuX–21

Spiritual Friendship, AeLReD OF RIeVAuLX–29

Spirituality of Fasting, The, MuRPHy–5

Star in My Heart, The, RuPP–10, 11

STORey, WILLIAM G., Day by Day–20

Summa Theologiae, AQuINAS / MCDeRMOTT–27

Summa Theologica, AQuINAS–27

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TeReSA OF AVILA, Let Nothing Disturb you–21; Interior Castle–29

THéRèSe OF LISIeuX, Simply Surrender–21

This Flowing Toward Me, LACey–19

THOMAS À KeMPIS, True Serenity–21; The Imitation of Christ–29

THOMAS AQuINAS, Summa Theologica, Summa Theologiae–27

THOMPSON, THOMAS A., Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion–27

Through the Church year, KeLLy–22

THuRSTON, HeRBeRT, Butler’s Lives of the Saints–28

True Serenity, THOMAS À KeMPIS–21

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VAGHI, PeTeR, The Sacraments We Celebrate–13

VINCeNTIAN CeNTeR FOR CHuRCH AND SOCIeTy, THe, A Concise Guide to Catholic Church Management–18

Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Mary, ALPHONSuS De LIGuORI–29

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Water, Wind, earth, and Fire, PAINTNeR–8

WATKINS, CHRISTINe, Full of Grace–4

Weeds Among the Wheat, GReeN–26

When the Well Runs Dry, GReeN–26

Where Only Love Can Go, THe CLOuD OF uNKNOWING–21

WICKS, ROBeRT, Prayerfulness–19

WIeDeRKeHR, MACRINA, Seven Sacred Pauses–19

WILD, ROBeRT A., Compassionate Fire–23

With Open Hands, NOuWeN–24

Women Writing for (a) Change, BROSMeR–20

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you Shall Not Want, THe PSALMS–21

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ZALeSKI, PHILIP, The Recollected Heart–19

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