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What do you really know about Vatican City?

The Vatican, comprising the Apostolic Palace, St. Peter's Basilica, and various other buildings, serves as the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It has done so for nearly two millennium ever since the first Pope, St. Peter, made it his home.

Thousands of Catholics flock to the Vatican and its iconic basilica each year. But what do you really know about this great basilica and the city that houses it?

Here, Father Jeffrey Kirby takes you on a whirlwind tour of this little country (yes, Vatican City is its own country, Fact # 2) and uncovers the secrets and surprising facts about the city, and its famous church.

Discover what language degree you need to work a Vatican ATM, what archi tectural feature of St. Peter's is a map of the universe, and even what the pope's license plate number is. Along the way, you'll find the deep theological meaning woven into the design and architectural features of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican.

Whether you've already been to Rome or are still planning your first trip, 101 Surprising Facts About the Vatican will transport you to Basilica and City at the heart of the Catholic Church and enable you to appreciate them like never before.

Are you confused about how to find your true love? Do you want to work on a current dating relationship, preparing it for engagement and marriage?

Packed into 101 bite-sized suggestions, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person is the help you need to approach dating with confidence and joy, while at the same time helping you become the best, most marriage-ready version of yourself. Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes offer inspiration and advice for all stages of your relationship.

With research conducted by the Ruth Institute and almost fifty years of marriage experience between them, authors Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes have compiled their best tips to inspire and support Catholic singles during all stages of dating and engagement. The life-changing ideas in 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person offer short, practical suggestions that will help you find a mate and build a strong relationship.

You'll find advice for meeting other Catholic singles, questions to ask yourself before getting too serious, and topics to talk about before engagement. Tips include:

When you're on the first date, or once you're in a relationship, see the other person for who they are. Avoid thinking you can change him or her; only God can do that.

Don't expect your significant other to be perfect when you know that you are not.

If you're interested in someone who isn't Catholic, have an open discussion about how you each expect faith to impact your relationship and potential marriage.

Morse and Kerekes clearly articulate the challenges that face single Catholics today. The hook-up and cohabitation culture is prevalent in our society and in the media, making the temptation to succumb strong. The authors want you to know that you aren't weak for being interested in these options, but you are strong enough to resist them. You can combat these challenges by recognizing single life and dating as ideal times to discern your own call to the vocation of marriage as well as your dating relationship's readiness for the sacrament.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. --Psalm 119:105

Scripture is your guide to what matters most in life. If you're not familiar with it, Patrick Madrid's choice of 150 key verses can ease you in. If you regularly read and pray with Scripture, these verses will provide you rich food for thought. No matter what your situation, the Bible will help you evaluate the choices and make the decisions that confront you every day. Either explicitly or implicitly, Scripture addresses all of life's problems, worries, dangers, questions and uncertainties.

150 Bible Verses Every Catholic Should Know offers you a window into Scripture revealing how God's eternal wisdom relates to your life.

The ever-popular 2018 Saints Calendar and Daily Planner is a 16 month calendar ready to use in September. Our spiral-bound design allows plenty of space for daily appointments in a lay-flat format.
This Calendar has become a favorite for home or office with professionals, students, and busy homeschool families.

TAN calendars contain special feasts and fascinating Catholic traditions. They are marked with days of Fasting, special Saints Days, and the Sundays of the Liturgical Year for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Calendar.

For home or church. Whether used at home or in church, Abide in My Word is a useful aid for following the daily and Sunday Mass Scripture readings. The complete text for each days readings--including the responsorial psalm--is included.

Easy to use and in date order. Abide in My Word covers the entire calendar year of 2019, and because the readings are arranged chronologically by date, they are easy to locate.

A simple way to hear Gods voice each day. The Lord speaks to his people through his word, so the habit of praying with the daily Mass readings each day can provide both strength and refreshment. Abide in My Word also keeps Catholics in sync with the beautiful liturgical seasons of the Church. Over the years, Abide in My Word has become a familiar and treasured tool to thousands of Catholics, and many find it a handy companion to the meditations on the daily Mass readings featured in The Word Among Us magazine.

Join the thousands of Catholics who already rely on Abide in My Word to nourish their hearts each day.

Our best-loved calendar. The stunning 2019 Mary and the Saints Wall Calendar is designed to suit every taste and inspire greater devotion to the Blessed Mother for every day of the year.

TAN calendars contain special feasts and fascinating Catholic traditions. They are marked with days of Fasting, special Saints Days, and the Sundays of the Liturgical Year for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Calendar.

The 12x12 Wall Calendars allow ample space for personal notes, appointments, and special occasions. Filled with gorgeous Old Master artwork, meditations and prayers - each image is hand chosen and designed with love and attention to detail.

Artist Deborah DeWit makes it easy to slow down and appreciate the beauty all around. Whether of a humble flower, barn in a misty meadow, or a view into the forest, her expressive photographs celebrate the beauty of the everyday. DeWits charming photos are paired with quotes on living simply; offering the viewer a chance to pause and reflect any time during a busy day.

Handy guide that facilitates use of Christian Prayer, the one-volume Liturgy of the Hours, by providing clear, accurate references for each day of the year.

Handy guide that facilitates use of the large-type edition of the 4-volume Liturgy of the Hours by providing clear, accurate references for each day of the year.