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The Handy Little Guide to Fasting

Author : Deacon Greg Kandra

Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor

Page : 39 pages

File Size : 32,68 MB

Release : 2024-05-17

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1639661743

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Many Catholics view fasting as hard, burdensome, weird, or only for Lent. This little book demonstrates that fasting can be so much more than that! It's an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and solidarity with the suffering of the world. The Handy Little Guide to Fasting is your easy-to-read, down-to-earth introduction to this ancient practice. Author, speaker, and award-winning journalist Deacon Greg Kandra presents a way to blend faith and fortitude to make fasting more spiritually fulfilling. You'll learn: Some practical pointers when fasting The difference between fasting and abstinence What the Church teaches about fasting The various options for fasting (hint: It's not just about food!) Each brief chapter concludes with reflection questions and a prayer for your fasting journey.



The Handy Little Guide to Prayer

Author : Barb Szyszkiewicz

Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor (IN)

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 21,75 MB

Release : 2021-04

Category :

ISBN : 9781681926940

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God knows what's on our minds and in our hearts, but we still need to verbalize our innermost thoughts, feelings, and intentions. That's prayer. In this easy-to-read, down-to-earth introduction to conversation with God, you'll discover, or rediscover, what you need to be able to "pray without ceasing." In this brief booklet, author, mom, wife, and Secular Franciscan Barb Szyszkiewicz helps you strengthen your connection to God through prayer. You'll learn: How to pray alone and establish an intimate connection with God How to pray with the whole Church What the saints teach us about prayer When to pray, including formal and informal times for prayer Different styles and methods of prayer, including the prayers of the Church, adoration, meditation, music, art, and journaling Your connection to God in prayer can happen anywhere, at any time. No special equipment is needed, and no dress code, no reservation, no admission fee. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to engage with our Creator.



The Handy Little Guide to Adoration

Author : Michelle Jones Schroeder

Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor

Page : 29 pages

File Size : 11,58 MB

Release : 2018-08-13

Category : Religion

ISBN : 168192322X

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Working mom Michelle Schroeder knows how busy we all are, so she packs a lot of info into this brief, easy-to-read booklet. You will not only explore the nuts and bolts of Eucharistic Adoration but also discover great reasons and times to enter into the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, including: When life is moving fast and you need to be refreshed When you just feel the need to be with Jesus When you need answers and direction from a loving God When you need focus in prayer When you’re experiencing spiritual dryness When you need to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation In The Handy Little Guide to Adoration you will learn, as Michelle did, the life-changing benefits of Eucharistic Adoration.



The Handy Little Guide to Spiritual Communion

Author : Michael Heinlein

Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor

Page : 39 pages

File Size : 16,86 MB

Release : 2020-03-30

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1681927144

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Book Description

There is a lot of information online about the practice of spiritual communion, not all of which you might find helpful. So you might be wondering: Is spiritual communion just something between me and Jesus? Is spiritual communion of no value if I can't receive the Eucharist? Is spiritual communion "just" a private prayer or devotion? (It's none of those things.) The suspension of Masses worldwide as an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 has many Catholics longing for holy Communion, but even in normal times there are other reasons Catholics may be unable to attend Mass or receive the Eucharist. That's why it's more important than ever for Catholics to understand and practice spiritual communion. In The Handy Little Guide to Spiritual Communion you'll learn: What spiritual communion really means, and what it can mean to you What makes spiritual communion possible The criteria for making an act of spiritual communion What saints can teach us about spiritual communion A variety of prayers and devotions you can use for spiritual communion Gain clarity, comfort, and encouragement in The Handy Little Guide to Spiritual Communion.



Called by Name

Author : Kelly M. Wahlquist

Publisher : Ave Maria Press

Page : 384 pages

File Size : 21,51 MB

Release : 2021-04-23

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1646800710

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Called by Name is a 365-day devotional from WINE: Women In the New Evangelization designed to empower and equip you to draw near to Jesus and use your God-given gifts for the Church. With meditations on scripture and encouraging insights from popular Catholic authors and speakers in the WINE community, this is the perfect daily companion for women who want to connect with the heart of Jesus and live every day in the light of his truth and love. The Lord is calling you each day to be like him. Called by Name will help you respond to his call by encouraging, equipping, and inspiring you to enter into a more intimate relationship with him, all year long. This daily devotional follows the liturgical seasons and includes major holidays and some feast days. You can begin your reading journey at any point in the year. As with all WINE offerings, you are invited to read, reflect, and respond using lectio divina. Each day includes a Bible verse or passage for meditation; daily reflections; a closing prayer to focus your heart on an important truth or goal; and a tangible action you can carry out each day, such as volunteering, going to Confession, or donating clothes to charity. The more than eighty contributors to Called by Name include Kelly Wahlquist, Sarah Christmyer, Katie Warner, Caralyn Collar, Lisa Hendey, Sarah Damm, Sonja Corbitt, Teresa Tomeo, Stephanie Landsem, ValLimar Jansen, Kathleen Beckman, Maria Morera Johnson, and Lisa Mladinich.



7 Secrets of the Eucharist

Author : Vinny Flynn

Publisher : Ignatius Press

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 14,1 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781884479311

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No matter how much or how little you already know about the Eucharist, the "secrets" revealed here will bring you to a new, personal "Emmaus" experience, again and again. Perfect for personal devotion, catechesis, study groups, book clubs, and theological studies, The Seven Secrets of the Eucharist will rekindle the "Eucharistic amazement" called for by Pope John Paul II.



Choosing Forgiveness

Author : Fr. Thomas Berg

Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 30,33 MB

Release : 2022-01-24

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1681926547

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To say that offering forgiveness is a challenge is an understatement. Forgiveness is tough! Forgiveness is often messy. Forgiveness doesn’t feel good to most of us. And when it comes to the biggest, deepest hurts in life, forgiveness can seem impossible. Some hurts are the everyday, garden-variety irritations we endure for having to live in the company of other human beings who lose their tempers, get up on the wrong side of the bed, say nasty things, are ungrateful, selfish, and irritable. Some hurts are of a magnitude that far transcend these — degradation, exploitation, abandonment, rejection, humiliation, racism, bullying, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. But with God’s grace, even in those most difficult cases, forgiveness is possible. In Choosing Forgiveness, Fr. Thomas Berg and Dr. Timothy G. Lock are your guides on the way toward forgiveness through the grace of God. This book will help you discover the pathway to healing, peace, and interior freedom, releasing you and those who have wronged you from the bondage of unforgiveness.



Since My Last Confession

Author : Scott Pomfret

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 323 pages

File Size : 26,18 MB

Release : 2012-01-12

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1611459664

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Scott Pomfret serves as a lector at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston. He also writes gay porn. His boyfriend is a flaming atheist, and his boyfriend’s Protestant grandmother considers Catholicism a sin worse than sodomy. From Pentecost to Pride, from the books of the Bible to the articles of the Advocate, Pomfret’s wry, hysterically funny memoir maps with matchless humor the full spectrum of the gay Catholic experience.



Grace-Based Recovery

Author : Jonathan Daugherty

Publisher : New Growth Press

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 20,63 MB

Release : 2018-08-06

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1948130122

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Book Description

A resource for addiction support and recovery groups, Grace-Based Recovery leads participants to embrace grace and humility. This nine-session study provides an easy-to-use resource to help people suffering from addiction and those close to them understand God's grace and why it is the only path to true freedom.



A Simple Prayer Book

Author : Catholic Truth Society

Publisher :

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 10,7 MB

Release : 2004-01-01

Category : Prayer books

ISBN : 9781860822599

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Book Description

The best prayerbook available, fully revised expanded and updated