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"It's not too late."

If you've ever reached the final stretch of Lent feeling weary, distracted, or spiritually flat, this book is for you.

In 9 Days to Easter Joy, Fr. Rich Conlin invites you on a deeply personal journey through Holy Week and the Easter Octave -- leading you from discouragement and darkness to the radiant joy and transformative love of the Resurrection. This book is for anyone longing to be fought for, rescued, forgiven, and filled with joy -- to know personally that the Risen Lord is still moving powerfully in your life.

In the nine days leading up to Easter, you'll encounter Jesus in a new way each day: as the Warrior who fights for you, the King who reigns in love, the Servant who washes your feet -- and so much more.

But the journey doesn't end there.

Most devotionals end on Easter Sunday -- but this one continues. It walks with you for eight more days, through the full Easter Octave, so you won't just arrive at Easter: You will learn to truly live it -- with resurrection power and radiant joy.

Each day includes a short, heartfelt meditation rooted in Scripture and the Church's liturgy, a simple invitation to act, and a concluding prayer for Easter joy.

This isn't just a devotional.

It's an encounter with the living Christ, who fights for you personally, declares that you are worth rescuing, invites you into a joy you cannot manufacture, and sends you to carry that joy into a world that thinks He's still dead.

Why read 9 Days to Easter Joy? Because Easter is more than just a special day highlighted on your calendar -- it's the unstoppable life of Christ now blazing through your own.

The mission, plantation, pioneer homestead, immigrant colony, mission farm, and remote job-homeschooling homestead--this is the story of the American Catholic Land Movement. This collection of twelve essays explores the intricacies of this history, how it influences current responses to social and economic ills, and the way it can open up opportunities for families to better integrate their work and faith life by reconnecting with the land. The American Catholic Land Movement: Past, Present, Future seeks to reclaim a distinctively American agrarian heritage for Catholics in order to move forward with a clear plan and purpose.

For the first time, the authors of this volume have laid out the contours of the American Catholic Land Movement in one coherent account, portraying the contributions of its key figures while exploring its essential themes. These major figures and movements include the Southern Agrarians, the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, and Catholic Worker Movement. The volume then explores its present dynamics under the influence of figures such as Wendell Berry and the move to form local, family-based economic initiatives. From addressing current challenges, the authors lay out aspirational solutions for sanctifying the home and, through it, the soil of America itself, uniting Catholics in the pursuit of an integrated life of prayer, work, and community.

This book explores the spiritual promise of Catholic life in the land of North America. It asks whether the land still contains a promise for Catholics today. What does God want us to do to continue the sanctification of the land, to pursue freedom in virtue, to promote reconciliation in faith, and to live in a way that truly gives Him glory?

Uncover the life and remarkable legacy of one of history's most well-known and loved saints. Benedict & the Rule is a gorgeously illustrated look at Saint Benedict's miracles and impact, and at his famous "little rule for beginners" (known today as the Rule of Saint Benedict), adhered to by monasteries and convents throughout the world and surprisingly impactful for children and families today.

What if you could have your own little Rule of Life, inspired by Saint Benedict?

This book will guide young readers in that beautiful spiritual exercise, inspiring children and adults alike to adopt St. Benedict as a spiritual father unlike any other.

Benedict & the Rule will especially be enjoyed by children ages 3 and Up.

This graphic biography vividly chronicles Shahbaz Bhatti's extraordinary life (1968-2011). His convictions were shaped by his Catholic faith and illuminated by courage, service, and sacrifice. Through powerful artwork woven with Gospel episodes that mirrored his mission, Blood and Water offers an unforgettable portrait of a servant-leader who refused to be silent in the face of injustice.

Alexandra Greeley returns with more delectable delights from around the world, leavened by the rich histories of the feast days that inspired these iconic dishes. In her short reflections, Greeley serves up the backgrounds, symbols, saints' prayers, customs, and devotions for each season, with web sources for further exploration.

A cornucopia of mouth-watering Advent cookies (make your own Jesse Tree!), scrumptious pasta dishes (including the perfect one for the feast of the Immaculate Conception), and festive salads is rolled out for the Christmas season, along with new spins on holiday favorites, including traditional desserts such as mince pie and eggnog.

Meals for fasting times are also showcased, such as Spinach Quiche and Shrimp Tempura (learn about its Catholic roots!), and traditional Holy Week offerings, such as matzoh. Greeley also reveals how to create crepes for Candlemas Day and Shrove Tuesday, and offers a recipe for Angel Delight.

Learn fascinating details about the lives of popular saints while you enjoy Beef and Guinness Pie or St. John's Wine! Prepare savory soups, delicious fish and seafood dishes, vegetarian sides, and special breads such as Resurrection Rolls, St. Barbara's Bread, and St. Lucia Buns.

You'll relish discovering special traditions as you learn about:

This book is your gateway to celebrating the Church calendar with saints and culinary delights all year round.

The Companion to the Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process is a resource for bishops, pastors, diocesan leaders, catechists, and all those devoted to forming missionary disciples, proclaiming Christ with their lives. The Companion offers a framework for implementing a shared vision of evangelizing catechesis, defined as:

At the heart of the Church's mission to all people, an evangelizing catechesis seeks to deepen a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit: it proclaims the core message of the Gospel, the kerygma; It accompanies people to a response of faith and ongoing conversion to Christ; it provides a systematic exposition of God's revelation within the communion of the Catholic Church; and it sends out missionary disciples as witnesses to the good news of salvation who promote a new vision of life, of humanity, of justice, and of human fraternity.

The Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament is wounded -- wounded by indifference, neglect, and sacrilege. In our time of severe distraction and loss of reverence, He is once again crying out for souls willing to make reparation -- souls willing to rest with Him, and love Him, while life outside speeds past the lonely, glowing tabernacles in our churches.

Bishop Athanasius Schneider, one of the Church's most courageous defenders of the Faith, issues a heartfelt summons to every Catholic in the world: join the holy Crusade of Eucharistic Reparation.

Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and the burning zeal of the great Eucharistic apostle St. Peter Julian Eymard, Bishop Schneider shows that every believer is called to console the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus and to restore honor to our Eucharistic King.

In these urgent and hope-filled pages, you will discover:

Bishop Schneider also proposes a Worldwide Day of Eucharistic Reparation -- a united act of love and atonement to heal the wounds caused by abuses and indifference toward the Most Holy Eucharist.

This powerful spiritual manual includes traditional prayers, meditations, and devotions for reparation to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.

The time for silence is over. Christ in the Eucharist is being disregarded and dishonored. Now is the time to turn to Him, love Him, console Him, and make reparation. Join the Crusade that will heal our souls, calm our world, and bring glory to the Eucharistic King.

Thought to be Rev. Henri-Marie Boudon's (1624-1702) most popular work, this book seeks to cultivate a widespread devotion to the Holy Angels in general and to their nine choirs in particular. Until this edition was translated from the French in 1869, it was thought that literature devoted to these angelic beings was severely lacking in the English-speaking world. The translator himself agrees that this title, widely praised in France, is unsurpassed in its "simplicity, unction and power." Beyond its attractive literary and devotional style, the reader can be assured of its theological soundness. The author believes that sacrilegious violations of the altar are in part the result of a widespread disregard for the supernatural realities of which the Holy Angels are a part and calls upon their counsel and assistance to remedy these wrongs. As a master spiritual director, Boudon knows the devilish strategies employed by the spiritual enemies of God who seek the destruction of souls. He shows how believers can call upon these powerful angelic forces to rally a superior defense. Our devotion to these "Powers of Heaven" will protect us from the machinations and "plottings" of Hell. Children are encouraged to pray to their guardian angels for protection; to ignore these powerful advocates as adults would be unwise because such indifference and neglect makes us defenseless against the temptations of the Enemy.

Ignorance does not protect against evil. Maintaining a basic understanding of the spiritual life can, and it will help you attain greater overall well-being. In this practical battle plan for spiritual awareness and strength, experts Dan Burke and Mary Ruth Hackett guide you in recognizing, understanding, and responding to the spiritual forces working for and against you.

You are engaged in a spiritual struggle whether you recognize it or not. The enemy seeks to distract, disorient, and isolate you. But have no fear: St. Ignatius of Loyola--the great soldier saint--is there at your side. Through his 14 Rules of Discernment, you will discover how to be ever on guard against spiritual attacks. He will assist you in understanding the role that your emotions play in the spiritual life so that you may put on the armor of God and not be undermined by them. He will also enlighten you on the concepts of spiritual consolation and desolation and sharpen your skills of discernment to better navigate life's choppy waters.

These empowering pages will help you revive your soul, flex your spiritual muscles, and stay on course to Heaven. As you become increasingly alert to the spiritual world, you will find:

Burke and Hackett present scenarios to help you see how evil spirits try to confuse, tempt, and discourage souls to give up. They also offer short, simple prayers of renunciation to help you to reject the enemy's lies.

Spiritual discernment is not just for the saints--it is foundational for all of us to see clearly, embrace the truth, and, by God's grace, be victorious.

For centuries, the saints were formed by the prayers, silence, and sacred beauty of the ancient Roman Rite. Today, many Catholics are rediscovering this timeless liturgy and finding in it a deeper sense of reverence and awe.

Yet attending the Latin Mass for the first time can feel overwhelming. The silence is longer. The gestures are unfamiliar. The priest faces east. Much of the prayer is whispered.

What is happening? Why does it matter? How do I enter into it?

In Discovering the Traditional Latin Mass, Eduard Habsburg gently guides you through the structure, symbolism, and spiritual meaning of the "Old Mass." With clarity and personal insight, he explains not only what you see and hear but what God is doing at the altar.

This brief, accessible guide will help you move from confusion to confidence, from observation to participation, and from curiosity to deeper prayer.

The Traditional Latin Mass

Essential Guide to Seasons and Saints explores basic elements of the liturgical calendar and the seasons that make up the liturgical year, and it identifi-es the characteristics of each season that should inform liturgical planning and celebration. This resource takes a brief look at the saints celebrated in the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America, highlighting some special observances associated with particular months and days.

In an age of confusion about womanhood, Venerable József Cardinal Mindszenty offers a radiant, hope-filled exploration of the beauty, strength, and sacred calling of mothers. Written in the cauldron of persecution and with the heart of a true shepherd, The Face of the Heavenly Mother is a stirring tribute to the women whose love shapes families, regenerates the Church, and reflects the tender mercies of God Himself.

At the center of this masterpiece stands Mary, Mother of the Lord -- the perfect image of all maternity. Mindszenty shows how every noble quality found in earthly mothers shines first in her, and how in Mary a new era dawned for women. From Scripture to the early Church, from heroic saints such as St. Monica to the maternal mystery of the Church herself, these pages produce a breathtaking portrait of motherhood's eternal dignity.

With warmth and uncommon spiritual insight, Mindszenty guides readers to:

This book was written not only for mothers, but for all who desire to honor womanhood and see it restored to its rightful eminence. Mindszenty brilliantly shows that only Christianity lifts woman to her full value and that the renewal of the world begins with the renewal of the maternal heart.

A man--especially a father--is called to defend, protect, and foster what is noble and good. Indeed, it is for this he was created, not only spiritually, but physically. Bravery is written into his very being. Men can only be truly happy when they have laid down their lives for the Kingdom of God.

But despite society's promotion of health and fitness, modern life has all but quenched man's heroic spirit, smothering it with lame distractions, from fantasy sports to petty internet debates, or killing it with evils like pornography. Even the "manliest" of men often put comfort first, scrolling their phone while their family, neighborhood, or parish goes to seed.

This work aims to spark a revolution, reawakening men to their deepest identity--not as "alpha" or "sigma" males, but as soldiers of Christ. To come fully alive, we must rediscover the courage of the apostles, who risked pain, humiliation, and death in the pursuit and defense of the truth.

First Line of Defense is for men in every walk of life, reminding them that they are called to be great. With directness and clarity, Doug Barry and Daniel O'Connor show what it could mean to live a heroic life of duty, courage, strength, sacrifice, and dedication--that is, to be a saint.

How do we form children who don't just know the Faith -- but love it, live it, and never want to leave it?

In Forming Children in the Faith, Dr. Joseph D. White brings together the best of Catholic tradition, developmental psychology, and practical ministry experience to show how real discipleship takes root in the hearts of young learners. With clarity and compassion, he offers a roadmap for catechetical leaders, catechists, Catholic school religion teachers, parents, and godparents who want to pass on the Faith in ways that inspire wonder, deepen relationships, and lead children to a lifelong friendship with Jesus.

Discover how to seize natural "windows of opportunity," partner with families, share the kerygma effectively, and create learning experiences that are both meaningful and memorable. Whether you serve children in a parish, school, or at home, this book will equip you to accompany them as they discover the beauty, truth, and goodness of life in Christ.