"It's your obligation to speak the truth, and everyone can either take it or leave it. But truth must be in us. We live in such poverty of the truth today."
- Mother Angelica
Quote taken from Mother Angelica’s Perpetual Calendar – Item #MAPC
HAIL MARY - PONDERING THE MYSTERIES OF LOVE
Deepen your devotion to the Blessed Mother with Hail Mary: Pondering the Mysteries of Love, a prayerful retreat by Fathers Hofer and Nolan that explores the beloved prayer at the heart of the Rosary. Through Scripture, reflections inspired by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, invitations to contemplative prayer, and more than 20 masterpieces of Marian art, each chapter draws readers into a richer understanding of Our Lady's loving intercession. Hardcover, 144 pages.
Rediscover the urgency and hope of the Gospel with The Coming Judgment: Are We Ready? by Ralph Martin, a compelling exploration of Catholic teaching on heaven, hell, death, judgment, and Christ's Second Coming. Drawing from Scripture and the rich tradition of the Church, Martin challenges readers to view their daily choices in light of eternity and embrace God's call to conversion and mercy. Paperback, 205 pages.
Discover the surprising beauty and power of everyday Catholic life in The Shock of Holiness, where philosopher Michael Pakaluk reveals how ordinary experiences can become extraordinary encounters with God's grace. With wisdom, wit, and profound insight, he explores the life-changing realities of the sacraments, the saints, Christian family life, and the call to holiness that is closer than we often realize. Paperback, 227 pages.
Explore the wonder of God's creation in A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars, where renowned Vatican astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno reveals the harmony between faith and science through a captivating journey across the cosmos. Featuring more than 70 breathtaking images, this inspiring book connects Scripture, tradition, and astronomy, inviting readers to discover God's presence in the vast beauty of the universe. Paperback, 150 pages.
In Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ, John Edwards shares a powerful personal testimony of overcoming addiction, shame, and the pursuit of control through the transforming grace of God. With honesty and faith-filled insight, he shows how true strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender to Christ, whose power is made perfect in our weakness. Paperback, 175 pages.
