Books

Get the Catholic edition, because it has seven extra books 🙂

It presents a summary of the teachings of the Catholic Church throughout the world.

The World Is Noisy – God Whispers: Volume I, My Wanderings is a collection of over 190 thought-provoking journal reflections written between the years 2013-2015 by author, speaker, spiritual companion, and Petersburg Parishes parishioner, Julia Monnin. From personal struggles to triumphs, from periods of deep peace to periods of utter confusion, and from spiritual highs to spiritual lows, readers can expect a raw, honest look into the life of a girl who, for the first time in her late twenties, began finding answers to some of life’s biggest questions. Though the book tells the exciting, true story of the author’s life unfolding in ways unimagined, the reader-friendly format makes for a one-of-a-kind prayer companion for those looking to deepen their relationship with Christ. This Second Edition release also includes the backstory of Julia’s conversion as well as never before seen images of some of her original handwritten reflections.

The World Is Noisy – God Whispers: The Daily Devotional is a collection of 366 thoughts, ideas, and inspirations jotted down by author and Petersburg Parishes parishioner, Julia Monnin, between the years 2012-2018. As with her first book The World Is Noisy – God Whispers: Volume I, Julia—following a prompting of the whispering voice of God at work in her own life—chose to turn these thoughts into a daily devotional only after writing them down for her own private use first. In addition to the simple ideas, observations, and words of encouragement aiding the reader in their own life of prayer, this book can also be used as a journal of its own giving space to the writer to collect their own thoughts in the margins or on the notes pages. It proves to be a powerful resource to help the reader (no matter their age) to prayerfully “tune in” to the inspirations calling out to the depths of their own souls in “the still small voice” of God. (See 1 Kings 19:11-13.) This Second Edition release features a new cover design and a more travel-friendly size.

Matt Fradd on his podcast Pints With Aquinas addresses a question St. Thomas answers in the Summa Theologiae and other writings, in an easy to understand way so you don’t have to be a theologian or philosopher to enjoy listening. This show really feels like you are sitting down to discuss Truth over a cold drink, and enables listeners to come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the richness of the Catholic faith.

Mother Teresa's life sounds like a legend. The Albanian girl who entered an Irish order to go to India as a missionary and became an ``Angel of the Poor`` for countless people. She was greatly revered by Christians as well as Muslims, Hindus and unbelievers, as she brought the message of Christian love for one's neighbor from the slums of Calcutta to the whole world. Fr. Leo Maasburg was there as her close companion for many years, traveling with her throughout the world and was witness to countless miracles and incredible little-known occurrences.

No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ's amazing love for us. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Mount of Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ's suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's immeasurable and unconditional love as you draw closer to Jesus than you ever have before.

Prayer Primer is written for adults who want God and a serious prayer life, but it does not presuppose that they need or have a theological background. Dubay answers many questions on prayer. Why pray? Why vocal prayer is important and yet should be limited? What contemplation is and is not. How to pray with Scripture. Prayer in a busy life. Pitfalls and problems. How do you even get started? Where and how to begin? Assessing progress. Growing in depth. All of these subjects, and more, are clearly and concisely explained for citizens of this 21st century.

Written in a simple and modern style, author Jacques Philippe draws on years of experience as a spiritual guide to illuminate the fundamental principles of true prayer and describes some common mistakes and misconceptions that can lead it astray. This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to make better use of their time with God.

As Catholics, the Mass should be a mountaintop experience for us. Often, though, we go through the motions at Mass without an appreciation for what has really happened. Popular speaker and author Mark Hart helps Catholics move beyond the repetition and ritual to see the Mass for what it really is: a heavenly banquet, a wedding feast, in which heaven and earth meet. In his engaging style, Hart guides readers toward a deeper understanding of the Mass its roots in the Jewish Sabbath, its sacrificial character, and its signs and symbols. As we are told to go in peace, he inspires us to see the Mass as a place to be nourished so that we can further Christ s mission in the world.

St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body appears as a bright light in the darkness of divorce, broken families, abuse, addictions, and gender issues. His writings go straight to the heart of what it means to be fully human--but they are often difficult for most of us to grasp easily. Christopher West covers the main points of his teaching and offers practical insights.

Jesus told his first clergy, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” In Lord, Have Mercy, Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of intense anxiety and uncertainty.