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 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.

This Complete Set of God, I Need to Talk to You About . . . series of books for children, written by Dan Carr and Susan K. Leigh, contains all 24 books in the series.  The following behaviors and issues are addressed: Bad Manners, Bad Words, Bedtime, Being a Bad Sport, Bullying, Cheating, Disrespect, Feeling Sad, Greed, Healthy Eating, Homework, Hurting Others, Laziness, Lying, My Bad Temper, My Parents, Paying Attention, School, Sharing, Stealing, Talking Back, Vandalism, Video Games and Whining.  The child-friendly text, along with Scripture examples and illustrations, help children think and pray about these behaviors and issues, and help them understand that sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.  The books encourage children to go to God in prayer when they feel tempted or troubled.  Paperbacks, 16 pages each, 4.5" x 5.5" each, Concordia Publishing House.

This book retells the story of Mary, from her childhood to her role in the early church, in simple language for very young believers.  The colorful illustrations and padded board format are perfect for preschoolers.

First Stories: Jesus' Story by Virginie Noe.  This book retells the story of Jesus, from the Nativity to Pentecost, in simple language for very young believers.  The colorful illustrations and padded board format are perfect for preschoolers.

Few things are more publicly embarrassing than stumbling over a word during the readings at Mass. Avoid this mishap by learning the correct pronunciation of hundreds of biblical names with this helpful book! This bestselling guide has been completely updated and expanded to correspond with the new Lectionary. Although containing nearly double the entries of the original edition, this book is still the same convenient size that will fit neatly into your pocket, purse, or out of sight on the Ambo. Every lector should have his or her own copy is this invaluable little book.

This latest edition contains the approved New American Bible text of the Readings for Mass on Sundays, the Paschal Triduum, and holy days for each year. An introduction by well-known author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. traces the historical tradition of Ministers of the Word, affirms the modern lector within that context, and provides practical tips. The Handbook also contains a commentary to help the lector or proclaimer of the Word to understand the reading being proclaimed, along with pastoral reflections.  Also included are a glossary and pronunciation guide. Bound in a flexible red and yellow cover, this book is an invaluable resource for all lectors or Ministers of the Word.