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Every society has a vested interest in forming a healthy sense of masculinity in its young men. Yet ours has done the opposite. Reacting to the sins of past men, we haven't reformed masculinity; we've attempted to destroy it. We've declared it toxic and called for its destruction. In response, men's participation and interest in religious worship, marriage, and public life have drastically declined over the last half century.

Where do men go from here? Is there a way out of this crisis? What is the image on which we should model our masculinity?

The way forward is not rejection, but rather, renewal. If men are to flourish, they must have a clear, renewed vision for authentic masculinity. Taking human nature in one hand and Christian revelation in the other, New Adam contemplates the God-given charisms of men and asks how those talents, dispositions, and strengths might be harnessed for the kingdom of God.

Authentic masculinity is not a toxic force to be feared or erased. It is a divine reality worthy of our respect.

What if heaven were more real than earth--and hell only a shadow by comparison?

In The Great Divorce, C. S. Lewis paints a bold, imaginative picture of the afterlife--a bus ride from the bleak, joyless "grey town" of hell or purgatory to the outskirts of heaven. There, the passengers--ghostly souls--must choose whether to leave behind their sins and illusions or return to the familiar misery they've known. Through a series of vivid encounters, Lewis reveals the eternal consequences of our choices, the attachments that hold us back, and the dazzling possibility of heaven.

In Next Stop: The Afterlife, Catholic theology professor Andrew Swafford--author of Lunatic, Liar, or Lord--brings C. S. Lewis's classic to life, revealing how it speaks powerfully to our spiritual journey today. Whether or not you've read The Great Divorce--an allegorical story about souls who choose their path to eternity--this compelling guide will renew your hope and stir your longing for heaven. With clarity, reverence, and rich theological insight, Swafford invites you to walk alongside the "ghosts" from the grey town--ordinary people wrestling with the decision to cling to sin or step into the transforming light of God's love. Along the way, you'll meet unforgettable characters, confront your own spiritual battles, and discover the fierce, patient love of a God who wants to make you free, whole, and more fully alive.

Drawing from years of teaching and a deeply Catholic imagination, Swafford explores

Accessible for longtime C. S. Lewis fans and first-time readers alike, Next Stop: The Afterlife is more than a companion to The Great Divorce--it's a stirring call to live with eternity in view and heaven as our true home.

Step aboard the bus. Let go of what weighs you down. Journey toward the Mountain.

This activity book is packed with fun and interesting things to read, learn, and do -- all related to the seasons of Lent and Easter. With games, crafts, read-aloud stories, and appealing art, OSV Kids Lent Activity Book helps introduce young children to the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding this significant season of the liturgical year. Lent is a time for Catholics of every age to reflect on and remember the great sacrifice Jesus made in dying on the cross for our salvation and his triumphant Resurrection on Easter.

Sometimes the saints can seem distant to us, although the Faith teaches that they are waiting to be our dearest friends and guides to Heaven. One of the most powerful modern-day saints and spiritual fathers is St. Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) -- and he is waiting to meet you, wherever you are, just as he introduced himself to his spiritual daughter Mary O'Regan, who wrote these wonderful pages.

Padre Pio, an Italian Franciscan, continues from his place in Heaven to seek out souls from every walk of life to nurture and protect. In Pio you will find a father who prays for you to receive extraordinary graces, guides you through hard times, and helps you discern your vocation. Pio told a beloved spiritual daughter that he saw all his children in spirit when he offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Is yours one of the souls he is seeing now?

Through the lens of Pio's letters to his directees, his counsels on various spiritual themes, and little-known historical events -- from World War II "flights," to hidden trials, to dramatic conversion stories, to humorous anecdotes -- you will come to know the stigmatic friar as never before. You will absorb fascinating details about his life, beginning with his infancy in the care of saintly parents, and learn:

Padre Pio led people in unique ways and offered profound insights on suffering; as a renowned Confessor, he provided healing for souls. This "humble friar who prays" had astonishing mystical gifts--as recounted in these pages--which were, in turn, shared by some of his spiritual children.

In the words of Padre Pio, "I have made a pact with the Lord, I will take my place at the gate of Paradise but I shall not enter until I have seen the last of my spiritual children enter.... When I have raised a soul, I never let it fall." St. Pio waits for you.

Susan Pitchford examines the ways in which followers of Christ have understood "poverty of spirit," and the traditions that have formed around their attempts to follow Jesus on this radical path.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit," Jesus said, "for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." And we smile, nod, and think: "Lovely thought." But if we're paying attention, it's a shocking, almost offensive thought. The grieving, the brokenhearted, the marginalized, the stigmatized--all blessed, all happy? In The Paradox of Poverty, Susan Pitchford examines the ways in which followers of Christ have understood "poverty of spirit," and the traditions that have formed around their attempts to follow Jesus on this radical path.

Over the centuries, those who have heard Jesus have learned the truth of his promise that we will find the greatest happiness, our deepest fulfillment--the kingdom of heaven, in fact, our blessedness and our belovedness--in the things that seem to impoverish our souls. The Paradox of Poverty looks at some of the wisdom traditions that have formed this understanding: the Scriptures, the desert mothers and fathers, the Franciscans, liberation theologians, the 12-Step movement, and more. At both individual and collective levels, these traditions help us understand that varied kinds of poverty can become a "blessing" by bringing us to know our belovedness in God.

This isn't just another book about prayer; it's an invitation to enter into a truly personal relationship with our Lord.

In these penetrating reflections, Fr. Thomas Dubay shows you how to grow in intimacy with the Father and how to respond to the Holy Spirit's grace with humility, trust, and joy. Each page guides and propels you to turn ordinary moments into acts of devotion, draw meaning from suffering, and transform uncertainty into loving surrender to Divine Providence.

Pilgrims Pray reveals various types of prayer and their unique value to your spiritual life. It will also teach you:

Fr. Dubay includes examples of how the early Christians prayed and the tremendous fruit that resulted. His guidance will renew your love for the sacraments, fix your gaze upon Christ, and sharpen your awareness that He is your constant Companion. Whether you are weary from the burdens of the world or yearning to draw closer to God, Fr. Dubay assures you that every step you take with faith leads you home to the Father.

Pilgrims Pray is a treasury of peace for all who seek to journey with Jesus, Mary, and the saints along the narrow way that leads to eternal joy.

Pope Leo XIV has expressed concern about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the labor economy and the development of young people seeking productive expression of their God-given gifts. How do these concerns relate to those of the pontiff from whom the pope took his name, Leo XIII, in his groundbreaking 1891 encyclical written during the second phase of the Industrial Revolution?

Relevant, accessible, crucial--for such a time as this.

Many of the same challenges that society faced in the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries are confronting our communities today, from the disparity between the rich and poor, to the rise of giant corporations, to the advent of technologies that threaten to further dehumanize workers. This special edition of the monumental encyclical is enhanced with incisive notes and discussion questions to help you explore its prophetic teachings individually or in small groups.

In a clear, straightforward style, Pope Leo XIII expounds on key issues such as:

Ultimately, all work is meant to prepare us for Heaven, and nothing should deter us from this path. Pope Leo XIII's watershed document provides the standard for how Christians and all people of goodwill are called to work for the dignity of others and for justice in the distribution of resources. A must-read in our age of materialistic individualism, on the one hand, and temptation to collectivism, on the other, Pope Leo XIII's encyclical points the way for Christian societies today to safeguard basic human rights, preserve private property, and, above all, save souls.

In these unforgettable pages, the drama and poignancy of the Church's greatest transition -- the papal interregnum -- comes alive: the death of Pope Francis, the mourning of a people, the conclave in solemn secrecy, and the stunning election of a new successor of Peter, Pope Leo XIV.

This extraordinary commemorative volume is rich with powerful photographs and profound reflections on each step of this historic moment. You will behold the grandeur of ritual and the intimacy of prayer as the Church entrusts herself once more to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

From the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, through the hidden duties of the camerlengo and the college of cardinals, to the white smoke that signals a new dawn for Christ's Church--every page draws you deeper into the mystery of continuity and the miracle of renewal.

Here you will witness:

This is more than a book of images. It is a pilgrimage of faith -- showing how sorrow is pierced with Easter hope, how a human election is suffused with divine providence, and how the Church moves forward sempre avanti -- always onward.

The Barque of Peter has a new helmsman.

Let these pages stir in you a renewed love for the beauty of Catholic tradition, a deeper faith in Christ's promise, and a hopeful prayer for Pope Leo XIV and the future of the Church he now leads.

Pray Like a Champion Today takes you inside the heart of Notre Dame football--where faith, tradition, and teamwork collide. Before every game, as the Fighting Irish take a knee shoulder to shoulder praying the Our Father, their chaplain, Fr. Nate Wills, CSC, leads them in a rallying cry: "Our Lady, Queen of Victory!" The thunderous response--"Pray for us!"--echoes through Notre Dame Stadium, setting the tone for more than just the game.

Now, Fr. Nate invites you beyond the sidelines for an exclusive look at the faith-filled moments that make Notre Dame football truly special. With vivid storytelling, full-color photos, and links to highlight videos, he shares behind-the-scenes experiences that have deepened his faith--and offers inspiration for you to grow as a Christian too.

As both a football chaplain and a professor, Fr. Nate does far more than pray before kickoff--he supports the players, coaches, and staff in their personal and spiritual journeys. Whether he's continuing the century-old tradition of handing out holy medals, praying with injured athletes, or officiating weddings for former players, he embodies what it means to be a champion of faith.

Through these pages, you'll:

For die-hard Irish fans and casual football followers alike, this book is more than a sports story--it's an invitation to see how God moves in unexpected places. Whether on the field or in our personal lives, we're all called to pray, persevere, and play like champions today.

What does devotion to the Holy Face look like? How does one live out this devotion every single day? Drawing on the classical distinction in the spiritual life of the three ages from Pseudo-Dionysius, Thomas Aquinas, John of the Cross, and others, Fr. Lawrence Carney III, author of The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society, guides the serious soul on a journey of spiritual progress through the Purgative, Illuminative, and Unitive Ways. He directs the soul on how to live devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, as revealed to Sr. Marie de Saint-Pierre. In our current, chaotic, and stressful world, the interior life needs both peace and unity with God. In addition to the traditional spiritual path, Fr. Carney draws on the great spiritual masters who have had explicit devotion to the Holy Face. He includes several schedules to follow that conclude the consecration on specific feast days. Continue your spiritual growth from other consecrations to this highest consecration, namely, to God Himself. Bring about the Triumph of the Catholic Church, the cause for which Jesus gave the Chaplet of the Holy Face to Sr. Saint-Pierre. Devotion to the Holy Face will bring you into greater intimacy with Our Lord, who humbled Himself so that we may be with Him in eternal Beatitude.

Amid the pervasive cultural upheaval and moral uncertainty of the mid-twentieth century, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen emerged as a prophet of hope, always giving people a reason to believe that life is worth living. For decades, "America's bishop" wrote, taught, and preached about the major questions and issues that were shaping American culture.

Prophet of Hope places Sheen in dialogue with eight of the leading thinkers of his day -- John Dewey, H. L. Mencken, Henry Luce, Margaret Mead, B. F. Skinner, Jack Kerouac, Betty Friedan, and Michael Harrington -- showing how he confronted the key philosophical, psychological, economic, and societal issues facing the world in his time. Drawing on his radio broadcasts, television show, and writings, this book presents Sheen grappling with the influences that shaped modern culture, including atheism, isolation, cynicism, anxiety, and despair. His prophetic voice of hope still resonates today.

Nearly a century after he entered the public sphere, Sheen continues to offer sound guidance for living our Catholic Faith, showing us how to respond with charity, truth, and hope to the modern world.

Para los católicos, el matrimonio es una vocación: un llamado que es el don de Dios para la prosperidad humana en medio de un mar de ansiedades cotidianas. Un buen matrimonio también es el indicador más poderoso de felicidad para la pareja, el fundamento de buenos frutos en la vida de sus hijos y la célula básica de la sociedad que sustenta la dignidad humana e impulsa la cohesión social y el compromiso por el bien común.

El Papa León XIV ha dicho: "Muchos jóvenes... necesitan en realidad a alguien que les muestre de manera concreta y comprensible, sobre todo con el ejemplo de vida, qué es el don de la gracia sacramental y qué fuerza proviene de él". A todo matrimonio le vendría bien un repaso, y como pueblo llamado a ser discípulos misioneros de Jesús, los católicos no somos la excepción.

Con la ayuda de a una generosa subvención del Catholic Marriage Initiatives Fund, los obispos de California se unieron en el 2024-25 para animar a las parejas católicas a dejar brillar su amor en su alrededor, comenzando por la casa. Perfecto para parejas casadas de todas edades, preparación prematrimonial o incluso novios, las reflexiones, oraciones y actividades de este libro aportarán profundidad espiritual y un brillo radiante a la forma en que viven su amor. En colaboración con Communio y Our Sunday Visitor, la Conferencia Católica de California ofrece estas herramientas a las parejas católicas en todas partes -- para su propio beneficio, para el bien de sus hijos y como una luz para el mundo.