A thorough examination of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit through history, art, Scripture, and Catholic documents. Bishop Serratelli helps readers appreciate and understand how being open to these gifts can help them to live a truly authentic Christian life. Ideal reading for those about to be confirmed.

A thorough examination of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit through history, art, Scripture, and Catholic documents. Bishop Serratelli helps readers appreciate and understand how being open to these gifts can help them to live a truly authentic Christian life. Ideal reading for those about to be confirmed.

The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults is an adaptation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and it is presented to Catholics of the United States in the hope that it will be an aid and a guide for deepening faith. Intended as a resource for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and for the ongoing catechesis of adults, it will also be of interest for those who wish to become acquainted with Catholicism. For the faithful, it can also serve as an invitation to continue growing in the understanding of Jesus Christ and his saving love for all people.

This collection of perceptive personal essays brings the meaning of the sacraments to life with unflinching realism and compassion. Drawing on his experiences as a priest as well as memories of childhood and adolescence, Patrick Hannon weaves his stories with quirky characters and startling insights into the central actions of Catholic faith in Sacrament: Personal Encounters with Memories, Wounds, Dreams, and Unruly Hearts.

In the tradition of such writers as Anne Lamott, Richard Rodriguez, and Barry Lopez, Patrick Hannon takes his readers on a captivating spiritual journey with unexpected turns and delightful characters. In Sacrament, Hannon guides readers through his own everyday sacramental encounters as living, breathing moments with God. Each essay is a carefully crafted metaphor of one of the sacraments, and Hannon shows moments of deeply human interaction to indeed be encounters with divine grace. The connections between these narratives and the sacraments only come into focus at the very end of each account in a moment of well-earned epiphany. In presenting these beautiful, subtle meditations, Hannon prompts readers to explore their own imaginations and memories for revitalized appreciation for the seven sacraments.

Features & Benefits:

• A popular professor at the University of Portland, Hannon offers numerous retreats, parish missions, reflection days, and workshops, especially in the Northwest.

• Hannon's previous three books have established his reputation as an engaging storyteller with a depth of insight on the spiritual life.

• Hannon's essays have appeared in the Utne Reader and Gold Man magazines as well as in Notre Dame Magazine and US Catholic.

This best-selling book has been a practical and spiritually enriching formational resource for years, and is now newly updated! In addition to the content users valued in the last three editions, this fourth edition now gives particular emphasis to the differences between sponsoring a candidate and sponsoring a catechumen.

 Bestselling author, speaker, editor, and media personality Bert Ghezzi has been a leading figure in American Catholic life for more than forty years. In The Power of Daily Mass, he reveals how the Eucharist is the center of his daily life and calls him to witness the Real Presence of Christ to others in his work and relationships. Ghezzi shows how frequent participation in the Mass offers participants courage and hope to face everyday challenges, provides direction and encouragement through the scriptures, allows time to reflect and talk to the Lord, and is an opportunity to intercede for family and friends. Using quotations from saints and testimonies from fellow daily Mass attendees, Ghezzi encourages Catholics to grow closer to Jesus and receive Christ's power for daily Christian living through the Eucharist. Ghezzi highlights how more frequent participation in weekday Mass is a wonderful way to grow in love for the Lord and receive the guidance for living that can only come from scripture and the Eucharist. Paperback, 128 pages, 5 1/2"x 8 1/2"

This vibrant prayer book is designed for those preparing for or having recently received the sacrament of confirmation. Prayers, poetry, prose, and other inspirational texts are grouped around themes related to the Confirmation rite: the community’s invocation of the Holy Spirit, the bishop’s presence, renewal of baptismal vows, laying on of hands, anointing with chrism, intercession for the community and the world, and sending forth to mission. It is a wonderful tool for the newly confirmed in their own personal reflection and growth, as well as an inspiration for their new role in the faith of the community.

This simple companion for prayer, reflection, and personal growth deeply enriches spiritual preparation for confirmation and joyful celebration of the sacrament. Ideal for both adult and adolescent confirmation candidates, this handbook can be used for personal prayer and reflection, retreats, small-group discussions, and spiritual direction. This book also contains all approved lectionary readings and other texts from the Rite of Confirmation. With a view toward making practical connections between the sacrament of confirmation and everyday life, Bishop Morneau and Deacon Mike Grzeca include profiles of saints, FAQs, prayers, poems, and personal stories from other candidates and from newly confirmed members of the Church.

More than a just a guide to help you prepare for confession, Father O’Connell helps unmask the deep attitudes that lie at the root of our sins. With this book, you will learn to ask the right questions to begin the process of self-discovery and reconciliation—the process of making better, more satisfying confessions and engaging in daily Ignatian spiritual exercises. Father O’Connell challenges the reader to answer the big question, “Why?” as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit in uncovering the causes of our sinful self-centeredness and prepare ourselves to make reconciliation.