Circle of Catholic Women-Journal One


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"...a choice pick for women of faith." -- Midwest Book Review Bookwatch Circle of Catholic Women is a journal series tailored to women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. Each journal in the series includes: -- sections on prayer, traditions, relationships, role models, values, discernment, and life balance -- Bible verses and references to Catholic documents and teachings -- journaling prompts to encourage deeper personal reflection and application to daily life -- group discussion questions and suggestions for group leaders --separate facilitator guide for added guidance and ideas for program leaders The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. Journal One topics include : -- personal prayer practices -- family traditions for Catholic holidays -- seeing Jesus in relationships -- spiritual role models Mary and Mother Teresa -- money and wealth -- God's call over life's milestones; and -- mind-body-spirit connections Living Now Book Awards Silver for Best Spirituality Book




Circle of Catholic Women-Journal One Facilitator Guide


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Circle of Catholic Women is a journal series tailored to Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. The Circle of Catholic Women program: -- encourages and inspires women to explore their spirituality and live their faith in all aspects of daily life -- fosters spiritual friendships and builds trusted circles within the parish community -- is a flexible program that complements existing adult faith formation This companion facilitator guide is specific to Journal One in the series. It includes: -- tips for setting up a circle program -- chapter-by-chapter discussion guides for Journal One -- retreat ideas based on Journal One topics







Circle of Catholic Women-Journal Two


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"...a choice pick for women of faith." -- Midwest Book Review Bookwatch The second in this award-winning journal series tailored to Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. A thought-provoking, personal journal that inspires women to explore their spirituality and live their faith in daily life. Can be used individually or in a group or retreat setting. A companion facilitator guide makes it easy for program leaders to foster trusted circles within their parish communities. Each journal in the series includes: -- sections on prayer, traditions, relationships, role models, values, discernment, and life balance -- Bible verses and references to Catholic documents and teachings -- journaling prompts to encourage deeper personal reflection and application to daily life -- group discussion questions and suggestions for group leaders --separate facilitator guide for added guidance and ideas for program leaders The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. Journal Two topics include: -- spiritual intimacy and inspiration -- personal rituals and routines -- parents -- spiritual role models Martha and Gianna Beretta Molla -- modern science and technology -- social justice--life and dignity; and -- energy




Circle of Catholic Women-Journal Two Facilitator Guide


Book Description

Circle of Catholic Women is a journal series tailored to Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. The Circle of Catholic Women program: -- encourages and inspires women to explore their spirituality and live their faith in all aspects of daily life -- fosters spiritual friendships and builds trusted circles within the parish community -- is a flexible program that complements existing adult faith formation This companion facilitator guide is specific to Journal Two in the series. It includes: -- tips for setting up a circle program -- chapter-by-chapter discussion guides for Journal Two -- retreat ideas based on Journal Two topics




N.C.W.C. Bulletin


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Be Yourself


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Be Yourself: A Journal for Catholic Boys was designed for boys to understand their identity and individuality, with the help of their Catholic faith. Packed full of great art, quizzes, journaling questions, quotes from the saints, Scripture verses, and passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Be Yourself journal helps boys become the men God created them to be.




Walking with Purpose


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Does your life feel out of control? Do you feel that you are doing so many things that you are doing none of them well? Lisa Brenninkmeyer understands how it feels when life is stuck on the spin cycle. As a mother of seven, she knows we don't just need to be told what kind of women we should be. We need some help getting there. Drawing from her own experience of balancing marriage, motherhood, and work inside and outside the home, Lisa helps you uncover the key to living a busy life with inner calm. What's the secret? Identifying key priorities, and doing first what matters most. Once in awhile, things may seem as if they're under control, but we want to walk with purpose regardless of our circumstances. God wants us to daily experience the joy and contentment that comes from knowing we have given our all to what he considers most important. The abundant and purposeful life we were created to live is just around the corner.




The Guineveres


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"In the vein of The Virgin Suicides, a dazzling debut novel about four girls inexplicably named Guinevere, all left by their parents to be raised by nuns"--




Draw the Circle


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Your 40-day guide to experiencing more passionate, persistent, intimate communication with God. Do you pray as often and as bravely as you want to? Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with God and experience a deeper, more intentional prayer life? Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, is here to teach you all about a new, life-changing way to pray. After the release of The Circle Maker, thousands of readers quickly became many tens of thousands, and soon enough, true stories of miraculous and inspiring answers to prayer began to pour in. Draw the Circle shares these inspiring testimonies and combines them with timely scriptures and daily prayer prompts designed to stir you to pray like never before. Through these moving stories and encouraging devotionals, you'll learn all about: The life-changing power of intentional prayer Why prayer is such a crucial aspect of your relationship with God How to start applying the principles of The Circle Maker in your everyday life How to stay humble, patient, and focused as you start your 40-day journey Building prayer habits that will support your faith for a lifetime There's a way for all of us to experience a deeper, more passionate, persistent, and intimate prayer life. Batterson invites you to begin a lifetime of watching God work, believe in the God who can do all things, and experience the power of bold prayer and even bolder faith. Let Draw the Circle be the first forty days on your way to a lifetime of watching God work and believing in the God who can do all things.