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Este livro ensina a rezar com Maria. O autor desvenda em breves textos o significado de cada palavra da Ave Maria e do Magnificat. O livro evita a oração que estaciona na repetição mecânica de palavras. Mostra que é preciso saber o que esta se rezando. Esta é a finalidade do livro que...

Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World Series, which has sold more than 125,000 copies. For over a decade, John Walton's books The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve have shaped readers' understanding of the ancient Near Eastern world and its implications for modern scientific origins debates.

Con su figura extraordinaria y ―en palabras del Papa Francisco― «tan cercana a nuestra condición humana», san José es muy próximo a quienes somos personas corrientes, sin que por ello nuestras vidas carezcan de importancia para Dios y para los demás. El Santo Patriarca nos enseña mucho más de lo que a primera vista pueda parecer. Nos muestra caminos de santidad, fe, oración, amor a la familia, humildad, laboriosidad, desprendimiento…

In A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer, Jim Manney introduces Christians to a 500-year-old form of prayer that dramatically altered his perception of prayer and the way he prayed. The prayer is The Examen, which St. Ignatius Loyola developed for the purpose of nurturing a reflective habit of mind that is constantly attuned to God’s presence.

What's Your Decision? presents a time-tested, trustworthy approach to decision making based on the insights of Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and the author of The Spiritual Exercises, one of history's most influential spiritual texts.

"Do you want to be healed?" Jesus asks that question several times in the Bible—of the woman at the well, Bartimaeus the blind man, the woman caught in adultery, the rich young man—and he asks the same of you as well. Do You Want to Be Healed? is a ten-day personal retreat that uses a healing process similar to the one found in the author Bob Schuchts's bestselling book Be Healed.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina had a deep devotion to the Christ Child. The man more commonly known as Padre Pio also possessed extraordinary and unique mystical gifts: Jesus often came to him in the form of a little child. In Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio, stories about the saint known for his stigmata and ability to bilocate are woven with scripture and prayer to help you experience Advent with greater hope and joy.

Elizabeth Klein, assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute, leads us through a soul-inspiring exploration of Catholic teaching on angels and saints and why they matter to us as individuals and to the Church. Throughout the book, Klein answers common questions about the angels and saints in order to give us a deeper understanding and appreciation of the role they play in our lives, the Mass, and in the life of the Church.

Human rights should protect the dignity and well-being of all people. But in today's deeply divided world, some argue that cultural differences and economic inequality undermine their universality. In Human Rights in a Divided World, David Hollenbach offers a comprehensive and cohesive analysis of the challenges to human rights, suggesting that today's global realities call for important developments rooted in Catholic ethics.

Publicada por primera vez en 1845., El Criterio representa una defensa vigorosa del pensamiento católico frente a las corrientes filosóficas y políticas emergentes en Europa durante el siglo XIX, particularmente el liberalismo y el racionalismo. El Criterio de Balmes aborda cuestiones fundamentales sobre la verdad, la razón y la fe. En ella, Balmes argumenta que la razón y la fe no son incompatibles, sino complementarias, y sostiene que la fe proporciona un fundamento sólido para la razón y la moralidad.

In Women of Hope, Terry Polakovic introduces these amazing women and describes the troubled times in which they lived and persevered. These women remind us that God can work through anyone to bring about his purpose. They prove to us that, as Christians, we can live in confident hope, no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves.

Whether you are just beginning to develop a consistent prayer practice or are looking for a new approach to spiritual growth, Ten Ways to Pray will explore a variety of traditional forms of Catholic prayer that enable you to draw closer to God and the communion of saints. This practical introduction to ten traditional forms of prayer from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame will help you develop a richer spiritual life that draws you closer to the triune God and the communion of saints.

En diálogo con el Señor, textos para la predicación oral. Dirigidas en su momento a miembros del Opus Dei, sus palabras fueron publicadas para un público general en 2017, en el contexto de sus obras completas. Ahora se ofrecen en un formato más divulgativo para que, en palabras de Javier Echevarría, "muchas otras personas -además de los fieles del Opus Dei- descubran una ayuda para tratar a Dios con confianza y afecto filial". Su título "manifiesta bien el contenido y finalidad de esta catequesis: ayudar a hacer oración personal".

“Il sorriso è una carezza, un dono che ha grande valore. Dobbiamo imparare di nuovo a sorridere, a lasciarci invadere da una gioia nuova”. Il manifesto di Papa Francesco per rinascere grazie a un sorriso. Scopri come vivere con la gioia – vera e duratura – che è manifestazione dell'amore di Dio. Accogliere e condividere questa serenità è sempre stato al centro del messaggio del Pontefice per tutti i fedeli. Ancora una volta, papa Francesco ci sprona a non abbandonarci al pessimismo e al cinismo, ma ad abbracciare la vita e il prossimo con un sorriso.

Here is the book that will help you climb St. Paul's "eight steps," to attain happiness, holiness, and Heaven. Bestselling author Kevin Vost breaks open St. Paul's life and spirituality through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as other saintly and noble men and women.

“Lourdes”, substantivo tão comum em nossos dias, mas que até o século XIX era desconhecido da maioria dos mortais. Difícil é contar o número de mulheres que hoje atendem por este nome, por influência dessa devoção. Ali, naquela cidade francesa localizada entre os Pirineus, a Providência Divina iria tornar uma simples gruta, palco de extraordinárias maravilhas.

In Can You Be a Catholic and a Feminist? Rubio argues that Catholic feminist identity is only tenable if we frankly acknowledge tensions between Catholicism and feminism, bring forward shared concerns, and embrace the future with ambiguity and creativity. Rubio explores the potential for synergy and dialogue between Catholics and feminists through various lenses, including sexual violence, gender theory, pregnancy and prenatal loss, work-life balance, relationships and family life, spirituality, conscience, and what it means to be human.

"Officially" the Vatican has no espionage service; but does no one carry out intelligence operations on its behalf? During the Second World War and Cold War, Rome was teeming with spies. A band of undercover monsignors and priests hunted for Vatican "moles," led clandestine diplomacy, investigated assassinations of priests and other scandals threatening the Church, and conducted high-risk missions behind the Iron Curtain.

This short book tells the simple story of a conversion from the Protestant religion to the Catholic Church. A heartfelt letter from a son to his father, it documents the providence and mercy of God in the wayfaring course of one man, and one family, as they make the long journey to their true home.

Discover what it means to become a man of faith through the lives of ten male saints and their experiences pursuing holiness. In Holy Grit, you'll join Catholic life coach Paul George to consider some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created you.